She met his gaze and sighed lightly.  "It doesn't do anything.  It's just a carving.  It just means a lot to me.  You don't owe me this, and all that you stand to gain from it is picking up some ancient loot along the way.  It's probably in your best interest not to even."  She picked up a butter knife and ran her thumb over the serrated edge thoughtlessly.  "It's just something that was given to me and I had to leave it behind.  I just want it back."