Malcolm grabbed the pain in his left arm and rumbled in the backpack in search of the alethiometer in the black velvet fabric. As he brought him out, the velvet piece fell open and the gold mechanism shine in the weak light. "What's that?" Asriel asked. "A nice thing for Lyra." And Malcolm quickly put it between her blankets.
Malcolm experienced pain in his left arm while rummaging through his backpack, looking for the alethiometer wrapped in black velvet. When he finally retrieved it, the fabric opened, revealing the shimmering gold mechanism despite the dim lighting. This moment reflected Malcolm's determination to find something valuable for Lyra.
Asriel's curiosity about the item prompted Malcolm to respond quickly, indicating that it was meant for Lyra. With a sense of purpose, he carefully tucked the alethiometer between her blankets, symbolizing his care and intention to provide her with something meaningful.
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