[ Macaque watches him process, try the light. ]

It's not a shadow. I'd be able to feel it if so. It's dark, but not that sort of dark. If I had to guess, it's the dark energy that makes up part of this world. It might negate our otherworldly powers at some point.

[ In case that helps with getting a move on or anything. ]

[ Macaque's vision goes slack for a second, and he shakes his head hard. ]

What else should we try?