Drabble: All Irregularities will be Handled

Claudia pushed the barrier, ignoring the man and woman beside her.

"I wouldn't. That's a weak point in time," said Steel.

"I'm returning to my friends."

"You no longer belong there."

"If you break through," added Sapphire kindly, "things will follow."

Swirls of darkness radiated from where Claudia pressed against the strange surface.

"And if I don't come with you?"

"We take you anyway," said Steel harshly.

Sapphire pursed her lips and shot him a disapproving look but didn't contradict his words.

Claudia bowed her head and held out her hand. Together they walked into the light of the anomaly.