Zoe Beringer said
The coursing electricity limited Zoe's focus as she struggled to pool her magic toward her to deflect Jericho's energy. The bruised water drained of its color and slipped back to its usual physical properties with a harmless splash and the wounded walls slowed their seeping and began to seam together again.
As this happens, Michael's unconscious self falls to the floor. Meanwhile, an alternate entity is stirring inside him, waiting for a chance to strike out.