“And Adam’s not suitable?”
“His father wasn’t, but he’s still being considered. He enjoys some of the work, but the one you call Uber-Granny hasn’t yet decided.”
“I can’t see him with scales.”
“Nor can I.” This man had such a soft voice.
“This sea …” Her arms reached out along the beach. She realised they’d been walking along it all the while and she hadn’t felt any pain. Melissa shelved this thought for later. “Is it real?”
“It’s all real. Pocket worlds. Some of them lead to other Earths, some to other parts of Earth.”
“The house is so special. And how can you even be telling me this? Surely it’s secret?”
“Anyone who can see the green light at dawn over the sunless sea has earned the right to question. Which of the fellowship recipients are you? Bettina? Zelda? I was shown pictures
