“Why,” I whined, “it makes me feel weird on the inside. It hurts.” I pulled on the strands of hair in front of my face. I heard Naomi sigh as I pouted.

“I know Bella, I know, but you have to do it. It’s for everyone's safety.”

“But I can’t hurt anyone!” I exclaimed.

“Too much of a good thing is bad.” She pointed out and I looked down at the ground sadly. I nodded mutely. She sighed again, explaining about skipping something before she started to read again.

“Nineteenth was Ma’atia the Eternal, who reigned for about 2500 years. She had the eternity necklace, which was made by a foraxion advisor the year the first queen, Febe, came to power. It was made as a pair, necklace and ring, the ring staying with its maker. When it was time for Ma'atia to pass, she returned the necklace to its maker and both the ring and necklace haven't been seen since. Ma'atia made advances in battle tactics, technology, architecture, medicine, and magical practices. Her discoveries for the kingdom will forever resonate within its culture.”

“She lived for like… ever!” I giggled, immediately pulled out of my sadness.

“That’s right. Though she didn’t live forever, she just lived for a very long time. When she was ready to pass away, she just took the necklace off and immediately turned to dust.” She paused. “It was very saddening.”

“How do you know? It sounds like you were there, but that was forever ago.” I asked, genuinely curious. She sputtered, unable to speak.