Ty, placing a finger on his chin, mused, "I suppose it makes sense. Back on Earth, you couldn't let someone walk around with a butter knife without causing a stir."
Nana, staring up at Ty, stated blankly, "That's kind of pathetic… a planet full of people so powerless. I guess in that context, it's normal to be afraid of just about anything."
"Well, we weren't exactly helpless," Ty replied. "In the absence of some crazy magic talent or ability, we humans relied on our intellect. We were able to create powerful weapons ourselves. Maybe I'll show you some of them one day if you ever visit Earth."
"What do you mean 'maybe'?" Nana interjected. "You already promised you would, so th—" She was cut off as Lady Amaris placed a hand on her shoulder, her finger pressed gently against her red-glossed lips, signaling silence. "Shhh, the next stage is starting," Lady Amaris whispered.
