They attempt to swap back

You needed no extra prompting. Immediately you picked up the remains of the orb with the broken glass shards now in the 'bowl' of the broken base. Carmen placed his own large hands over yours. He was still in contact with the glass. You looked at Jackie to signify you were ready, this time bracing yourself for an expected dizzy spell.

Jackie held the note in front of her and read the magical words "Evella Kordora Nesti". You held on waiting for something to happen.

You told Carmen "Keep holding the glass. The swap didn't happen immediately before. Let's give it a couple of minutes"

You looked into Carmen's face, your face, as you waited. You realised you were rather handsome. You had a haircut yesterday and the barber had did a good job. You and Jackie would make an attractive couple in the wedding photos.

"I don't think anything is happening" Jackie said after a several minutes. "Perhaps we try again with one of you reading the words"

This time you read the word as Jackie held the piece of paper in front of you. Carmen continued to hold the bowl. His large hands over yours. "Evella Kordora Nesti" you said in Carmen's voice.

Several minutes later you tried again. This time Carmen read the words "Evella Kordora Nesti" as you looked him in the eye. Inside you were starting to panic. Was the orb broken? Were you stuck as Carmen?