[A teleportation pad, specifically to put together on Earth -- probably in Skulduggery's back yard. Interesting. It would let him take Valkyrie, Tanith, or Ghastly into Derris-Kharlan so they can see it for themselves, which means he has no real reason to object to the plan. But something strikes him as dangerous, having a direct connection to the asteroid so readily available. Kratos still hasn't seen how selfish, greedy, power-hungry, and downright stupid some sorcerers can be.
For now, though, they're going back the way they came. Skulduggery can't tell if he's looking forward to it or not. The sight of the planet from space had been breathtaking, but also paralysing, and probably very bad for whatever magic's keeping his consciousness glued to his bones. Maybe he can keep his metaphorical eyes shut for the journey back.
First it's back through the teleportation pad to the moon, where there's localised gravity but no atmosphere. Then it's back into the sky -- into space -- and the closer they get to Earth, the easier it gets to tell that the small island west of the slightly bigger island is definitely experiencing morning. It's bathed in the light of the sun.
Metaphorical eyes shut. Where did Skulduggery leave the charger for his phone? He can't remember. Must still be in the house somewhere.]
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For now, though, they're going back the way they came. Skulduggery can't tell if he's looking forward to it or not. The sight of the planet from space had been breathtaking, but also paralysing, and probably very bad for whatever magic's keeping his consciousness glued to his bones. Maybe he can keep his metaphorical eyes shut for the journey back.
First it's back through the teleportation pad to the moon, where there's localised gravity but no atmosphere. Then it's back into the sky -- into space -- and the closer they get to Earth, the easier it gets to tell that the small island west of the slightly bigger island is definitely experiencing morning. It's bathed in the light of the sun.
Metaphorical eyes shut. Where did Skulduggery leave the charger for his phone? He can't remember. Must still be in the house somewhere.]