Kade placed his hand on Astrid's shoulder lending his strength to the spell. Hoping this time it would work.

Astrid would find the rune start to slip, but she would be able to hold it. She could feel four major lay lines, the one to her left seemed tangled.

Alexander as his gaze went out into the foggy nothingness to Astrid's right would see something strange. For a moment he would be certain there was a person. 

Sumi was pacing now, watching Astrid attempt the spell again, but glancing up at Astrid hopefully. There was worry written on her face and some sadness. Christopher stood calmly off away from the group, this wasn't his expertise. And if anyone was honest they hoped that Christopher's expertise wouldn't be needed at all.