*Sasha*
“So, what you're telling me is that that thing might have the power to transport multiple people to some kind of different continent or universe that they're calling the Realm of the Goddess?" Lucas said, giving me an incredulous look.
“Well… yeah," I replied.
Lucas shook his head vigorously. “Nope, nope, nope. You're not touching it ever again. It's far too powerful, whatever its true purpose."
I raised my chin. “You said we'd consult your mother first. I never said I'd never touch it ever again!"
“I'm saying it." Lucas wriggled me off of his lap and snatched up the orb in its protective covering of silk. “I'm putting this back in my bag. I don't want you messing with it, agreed?"
“But–"
“Let's just agree until my mother looks at it. Then we can fight all we want," Lucas s
