Asher set the space bag down.
She noticed his fascination and slid into a nearby chair. "You're thinking about the bag, aren't you?"
He gave a small nod, leaning forward slightly, eyes never leaving the magic item.
"I mean, this thing is related to space, and I want to know more about it. It could give me some clue on how to escape the void."
Her gaze softened slightly as she considered it—he wasn't just asking for help; he was offering a chance for both of them to grow, to break free from this place.
Besides, she reasoned, his starting point wouldn't be as hard. She had spent countless years, conducting experiments, testing theories, and failing over and over again.
At least he had the advantage of her knowledge, her mistakes, and her breakthroughs. The pieces were all there. They just had to put them together.
"Alright, I'll tell you the general idea," she began, tapping her fingers on the desk, considering how to explain.
