The transformation was instantaneous.
All three sisters tensed simultaneously, their earlier playfulness evaporating like morning mist.
The atmosphere grew heavy, almost suffocating, as if they were about to reveal a secret so dangerous that even speaking it aloud might trigger catastrophe.
They exchanged nervous glances, each one silently urging the others to speak first.
Finally, Charlotte and Anya's gazes settled on Astrid.
She had been the one to discover this problem, the one who had initiated the entire investigation.
It was only fitting that she should be the one to explain.
Astrid took a deep breath, squaring her shoulders as she turned to face Mika.
He was casually sipping his juice, utterly oblivious to the bomb she was about to drop.
"Mika. The truth is..."
She said, her voice grave and somber.
"I think we may have found a third super collider world."
"PFFTT—!"
