"If it's anything like most witch magic, mortals can't see it."

"Do you know any friendly mortals who can test that?"

Shrug.

"We could call Lan?" She turns to sparky. "Can you get inside this box?" Pause. "Get inside this box?" She points at a open jewelry box in a nearby pile.

Sparky bounces into the box with a thud.

"Fine, call him for a quick check. Do we have a plan for if he can see it?"

"We tell him that's a trick of the light or something. Or tell him about magic."

"To Lan?"

"I honestly think that he will appreciate more than anyone else in the neighborhood."

"Should I hide? I don't know what attic guests are supposed to do when you have real guests."

"You are not supposed to hide. If we need a cover story we can say that you and Rex are our new roommates after something personal happened between you and your previous ones."

"Yeah, please try to feel comfortable."

"Korbrant and I stay here. I don't want to give him any more questions to ask."

"Good idea."

"Okay, lets make the phonecall."

Sparky has nothing to say about that.

"Fernanda, great to hear your voice. Did you find any good skeletons in the family closet?"

"You know what? I wouldn't be surprised at this point. But anyway, how is your schedule for the next hour or so?"

"Schedule's clear. Is this a social call?"

"What do you mean with social?"

“I was trying to slyly reference the part where your sister and I hang out in her bedroom. Sounds like a no. Do I get to sneak you into a crime scene?”

"Not today. But thank you for offering."

"You found something so cool you just had to show me? I'm running out of guesses. I should probably just come over, huh."

"Curb your enthusiasm, but yes."

"You're no fun. Fine, I'm on my way."