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was matter-a-fact.

“I could eat.” I nodded.

JerRic made a face. “Let's get the Sapphire Stone first.” JerRic's hand reached for the coin hanging around his neck.

“Sapphire...” I stopped talking as water started dripping from my body. I turned around. We were in a small cave, but the mouth of the cave led to the waterfall... we're behind the waterfall.

JerRic nudged me and pointed. I turned around to see something glowing blue.

“What's that?” I took a step back.

JerRic walked over and picked up the blue object. It dulled slightly. He tossed it to me and I caught it with both hands. I turned it over in my hand.

“That is the Sapphire Stone. It's part of the Quest. Now, we can go home.”

JerRic sauntered back over and extended his hand to me. I took it and we were standing back in front of the cottage.

I put the Sapphire Stone down slightly. “Our shoes are back at the...”

JerRic reached for his coin. Our clothes were folded neatly by the door with our shoes.

“Oh, I could get used to this.” I laughed.

“You are going to love being a Storyteller.” JerRic nodded his head and opened the front door.