All three of you lot'd laugh if I got stuck with a platypus or something. [She grins, though, amusement in her eyes.

The warmth in her chest grows as they near their destination and finally, the stone comes into view. It's about the size of a smaller boulder, with a gleaming gem surrounded by runes in the center. Oswin watches it for just a moment before turning to Nina.]

Wait here, okay? I've got to go on from here alone. [She pecks the other girl on the cheek, carefully unwinding her hand from Nina's.]