[Hey, he didn't really hit you that hard! Honest!]

[And giant hand disappears into his shadowy cloak.]

The only way you'll know if you can still work with Soul is to try once you meet up again. Oh, you may have problems at first. After all, I can't imagine you spending all this time in another place without changing even a little. However, with a little hard work and dedication--things I know you're capable of in spades--you and Soul will find a way to reform that connection.