Dr. Ellis suggested Eliza keep a closer eye on Orion, to see if she could trace where he was finding these relics. “If there’s a sealed shelter under your house,” she said, “this could be an incredible historical discovery.”
Intrigued, Eliza agreed to keep an eye on Orion’s outings. She thanked Dr. Ellis, promising to report back if she uncovered anything unusual. On her bus ride home, she stared at the key’s jagged edges through the plastic museum pouch, wondering what secrets it might unlock.