Devika, now trapped, started to beat at the ice surrounding her with her fists, but she was nowhere near strong enough to break through. Already her breath was coming out in white puffs. "Hey, get me outta here!" She didn't know if anyone could even hear her.

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Kijani smiled at Connor. "Pfft. What's a plant gonna do to me?" She was breathing heavily. Somehow, she just couldn't catch her breath.