I hope... I hope so, too. We can't let go of that.

[ of hope, of wanting to find some answer that isn't just despair. but he looks at her, before reaching for his satchel and opening it up. from within, he produces the wooden box and the bandage-wrapped shape. ]

Was talkin' to Lavi about these, 'cause their group last week got somethin' similar. Like maybe they're spell ingredients that we're gonna have to collect, or keep from the cult, or use against 'em... info-wise, I'm not sure if I've got anythin' you haven't maybe heard.

[ kate's a smart girl. ]