Taking Away Mikey's Distractions

Lydia took it all in, and suddenly sighed and unexpectedly found herself wishing that Mikey would focus more in class and less on whatever usually got him distracted. He was a bright kid and she hated to not give him a chance to succeed. ------ As Jon slept, the stone beside his bed began to glow brightly, as it granted Lydia's unspoken wish.