Mariela called for some tea and waited until it was served with a plate of what appeared to be a variety of doughnuts before speaking. "I do believe these are from your world, correct?"
"Yes," Abby said cautiously. "I can't believe Katie told you about that."
The queen laughed lightly. "And I cannot believe you are actually here. Katie told me that the land of Arizona was too far away to visit. Is this your real body or did you end up inside someone else too? You look like you could be from Annalaias. How did you end up in my homeland?"
"…this is my real body. The author sent me here."
Mariela tilted her head in confusion. "Author? What author? Come to think of it, how did you know to find me? She said contacting you was impossible."
