Theora's jaw dropped. She had not expected this at all. She had thought maybe Quil wanted to keep that sword as a memento or reminder of her previous life... Never in a million years would she have even dared to associate her upright godmother with theft. All of a sudden, she didn't feel like asking about that sword anymore. She looked away, pretending to be interested in petting Ponie's ear.
"I-I understand," she just muttered, "but there is something else I wanted to ask you. It's not related to the sword! ...I know it might be a last resort situation but if we can't make the right amount, do you think... I still have Mom's necklace–"
"No, Theo."
"It's just as a last resort–"
"Not even as a last resort," Quil shook her head. "First, I can tell for certain your mom kept that necklac
