The redhead jerked his hand back with eyes wide like saucers. It worked! Even though not as he wanted it. "It worked!" He announced happily. "It really worked! I can't believe this."
"You better do." Lye smiled and stepped forward to inspect the shattered cup. "Hmm. At least it worked." Jadis smiled and moved to stand beside her.
"That was impressive."
The three of them turned again to the voice of the oracle who stood in front of the door she had previously entered. She had an indecipherable expression when she said, "That was my my favorite cup, you know."
Michael swallowed nervously. Now she stood directly under a fluorescent bulb, he could make out her delicate features. She looked petite with her shoulder length, raven-black shiny hair. The sea blue eyes, arc nose and pursed lips
