Miles frantically tried to summon his new abilities, focusing on the raw power he felt surging after the System upgrade. He desperately needed the Heightened IQ to analyze their location, but the specific System boosts were not working. His mind felt sharp, but the analytical speed he expected wasn't there.
"Cecilia! Cecilia!" Miles yelled, shoving aside thick branches.
"We need a sign!" Ethan shouted, stumbling over exposed roots.
They scattered themselves, circling the area where they'd landed, calling her name until their throats were raw. They found no trace of her.
Miles stopped, taking a desperate, deep breath. He scanned the tree line, forcing his sight to pierce the density of the woods. He focused, pushing his natural vision to its limit, and suddenly, his sight seemed to go impossibly far. Through a break in the canopy, he caught a distinct glimpse of man-made structures roofs and chimneys in the distance.
He immediately called out to Ethan. "Ethan! Over here!"
