Herman pointed to Reese, Bryce, and Ellie. "I had already made medallions for Reese and Bryce, but Ellie needed one, too," Herman said. "They told me all about it when they arrived. "How is Briana?"

"We don't know anything yet."

"So, this is what the modern world looks like?" Bryce said in a low voice as he looked out the window. Outside were tall buildings, cars, and, suddenly, an airplane flew by overhead high in the darkening blue sky. Streaks of red, purple and ...