Julianna immediately stepped closer to Gerald, holding her cupped palms out to the other Watcher so he could place the object in her hands. The surface of it was so smooth that it looked hand-polished. Her mouth opened into a small 'O' of surprise.

"My God. It's real."

Her voice was a reverent murmur. The thing was so ugly it was beautiful. She didn't even know what the people at headquarters wanted it for. But, as the other Watcher had said, this was undeniable proof.