"I'm not here to steal it from you, if that's what you're thinking," Athena said.
"Then why do you want to see it?" Jon asked.
Athena explained. "Well, a powerful artifact such as the stone can attract ... turbulence."
"Turbulence? What kind of turbulence?"
"For someone like you who doesn't understand, it's very hard to explain. Now will you show it to me or should I just take it myself?"
Jon was surprised by that last bit. Physically, Jon was sure he could take her on. He didn't see how he couldn't stop her. But then again, as she had said, she was into the occult. Perhaps she was willing to cast a spell on him? A few weeks ago, he would have thought that to be ludicrous. But since receiving a magic wishing stone, he was now open to the possibility of that happening.
So, after a moment of consideration, Jon told her ...
