Seth snapped his fingers, and a dazzling crystal gem materialized in his palm, catching the light and refracting it into a spectrum of red. "This."
"Whoa…" Venera breathed, her gaze fixed on the striking red gem, its surface gleaming like a polished ruby. She felt her heart race with wonder. "So pretty!"
"Here," Seth offered, extending the gem towards her with a careful hand.
Venera eagerly leaned forward, her fingers curled around the cool, smooth surface of the gem. She turned it over and over, inspecting it from every angle, her curiosity piqued. "How do I use it?"
"You can't use it," Seth stated.
"Huh?" Venera's eyes widened, confusion etching her delicate features. "Why not?"
