He shrugged. "Aurelia, life is what happens while you make other plans. That includes the other lifeforms you meet along the way. I fail to see how this object isn't one of those meetings. So, I will simply keep moving forward, as my other option is to stop moving and never start again."<br/><br/>He grinned at Flute, and plucked her from his shoulder, putting her on the ground, and pulling out the orb. "I think I might have found an old friend of yours. Or maybe a new friend, not sure yet."<br/><br/>He offered her the orb. "But I need it for the job, so you can amuse it until I have to head out again. When is the next Court meeting?"