The tentacle squeezes around Heine's neck, but it's not with the crushing force of a monster looking to defend its territory. Rather, it's something carefully measured, designed to subdue rather than kill. All the while, the tentacle continues to drag him down.

Jade is faring no better. He doesn't dare draw his wand, not when it might be lost to the depths forever. Wandless magic works for him poorly, as it always has; the creature doesn't even seem to feel his attacks. All the while, the tentacle coils higher and higher, even as he feels his lungs burn for air. Where's Professor Rammsteiner? What is happening?