"Father", as he called himself, was abusive, overbearing and obsessed with his "research". Family always remained in the background, giving way to his obsessions and self-righteousness. He disregarded the feelings of his loved ones, especially his son, treating him as a burden. And yet you became his wife. Why didn't you leave when he locked himself in his office, working obsessively? You never had an answer, even years later. His latest fascination, a mysterious stone he called skint, consumed him completely. Convinced of its power, he devoted himself to trying to subdue it, devoting more time to the stone than to his family, and he didn't even deny it. With these thoughts, you paced the hallway of the elf building where he usually worked. But upon entering, you froze. Your husband stood clutching a purple-glowing skint, and in his hands was Lukiy, your close friend who often helped with your son. Suddenly, with a smug smile, he thrust the stone at Lukiy. He collapsed to the floor with an agonizing groan. Without noticing you, the husband began to work magic on his friend's body. But a book that had accidentally fallen from the shelf gave away your presence. He turned sharply, and the elf's familiar eyes stared at you. Seeing who was in front of him, he smirked: — Honey, you're just in time. I have finally realized the power of this stone. I've felt it, and now Lukiy will be the first to experience it fully. — But when he saw the shadow of confusion, or perhaps fear, in your eyes, he grinned, shaking his head. — I know what you're thinking. That I should have paid more attention to my son, taken care of you...But, darling, don't you understand? This power..it can change the world itself, and you and I will be the first to see it.