Lollita Witch

40: Mrs Saluvor Comes To Visit

Neva had went to look for the person on the card. " You're Mr Weird ? "

Weird ; yes yes. I am.

Neva : I'm neva.

Weird ; yes yes. She already told me. She told me what you may need. I've been preparing for a while now.

Neva : you know what I need ?

". Yes yes. " He brought him to the back to a tank " a homonculus. One that's similar to you. I can make it look similar."

Neva looks at it " it... Does look similar. But you've never seen me."

Weird : The fortune teller lady, Serena did. She had your photo.

Neva : starting to think she's not even a fortune teller.

Weird : oh no. She is. If not, how would she know what your mind is thinking?

Neva : perhaps.

Weird ; now now. I will need your personality to make it more you when it comes alive.

Neva : you can do that ?

Weird : yes yes.

Neva : say... Can you embed instructions in it ?

Weird : well... Yes. They have to be very specific. Vague instructions often bring off and bad results.

Neva : I see...

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Edness and Nana were outside eating in the cafe.

" Mrs Yaerren. Lavendar tea or sunflower tea ? " The waiting asks.

Edness : both pots then.

" Yes. Mrs."

Nana : how's the married life ?

Edness : are you sure you want to know ? Ilise told me about Joy. She didn't understand as a kid then. But I did. I'm sure she understands now.

Nana : .... I'm just concerned for you.

Edness : I know you do. You've been nice to me and Ilise. I'm surprised you didn't kill him when you found out he's the culprit.

Nana : ..... I .... Can't. For Joy.

Edness : for joy. Or just a lie ? Because maybe... Just maybe you've developed feelings ?

Nana : no. For Joy. At first...

Edness : Neva is kind of charming like that.

Nana : you're ok with that ?

Edness shrugged " it's fine. Because I love him more than you. And he loves me more than you. "

Nana : I don't know what feelings I have for him... I'm not sure. But I don't think of killing or hating him anymore.

Edness : he cares. That's his good points.

Nana : .... I guess....

Then her phone rings " yes Garlis ? Oh. Yes. He is my guest. " She stands up " enjoy. Gotta go. Make sure , you buy back my favourite fruit tarts."

Edness : yes yes.

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Nana enters her room seeing Mrs Saluvor sitting by the sofa. She goes over and sits and the couch " sorry. Took a bit long."

Mrs Saluvor: hmph.

Nana : I didn't think it would be you who would come.

Mrs Saluvor: hmph. Mistress is really just a mistress. Even the room you have is small.

Garlis pours tea " Miss is a guest here. A valued guest. Not a mistress. "

Mrs Saluvor: that's what he says to the outside. What kind of face do you have ? Divorcing your husband and still staying in the same roof. Even better, you can watch him with his new wife ? You are a special kind of embarrassment aren't you ?

Garlis places the tea on the table.

Nana : yet you're visiting me. Not the wife of this house.

Mrs Saluvor: you !!!

Nana : how can I help you ? I'm a bit costly you know.

Mrs Saluvor: I knew you were cheap. I didn't think you were in that kind of business, cheap.

Nana: I am a soldier before I did what I do now. Not sure if you're ok with putting your life on the line while talking to me.

Mrs Saluvor: you wouldn't dare. My husband is the General. He would kill you.

Nana : that's after if I kill you here.

Mrs Saluvor: you !!!

Nana : relax. Drink some tea. Garlis has really good skills. Ease the headaches and all.

Garlis ; you praise me, Miss.

Nana ; so. What have you come for ?

Mrs Saluvor: my husband is afraid to ask. But he wants to know. So I'm here.

Nana : ah. A question. I'm costly like I said. What will you pay for my answer ?

Mrs Saluvor: how much will you want ? We have money.

Nana : I trade and deal in many things... How about... One Glass Maple for every question?

Mrs Saluvor: those are difficult to plant and I treat it as my baby !!

Nana ; it's your choice. I hear...A small tree has only 10 - 15 leaves.

Mrs Saluvor: how will I know if you're not lying

Nana : I never break my deals. You can check on that before coming here again.

Mrs Saluvor: fine. Why did you go to find the two of the Houses but not us ?

Nana : I had a common goal for both of them. I needed both of their help. I don't need yours.

Mrs Saluvor: what kind of help ?

Nana : the kinds that require them to give up something important to them. If they agree, my plan will go very smoothly

Mrs Saluvor: what plan ?

Nana : reject to answer.
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Mrs Saluvor: that's not fair !! You agreed !!

Nana : I didn't say I've to agree to all. I only said I'll answer honestly. One question. One answer. One Glass Maple.

Mrs Saluvor: fine !! Is leaving us out a good thing or bad thing ?

Nana : hmm... Could be good. Could be bad. Depends the party you're referring to.

Mrs Saluvor: is it good to us ?!!

Nana : Bad for you.

Mrs Saluvor: why ? What are you going to do to us ?

Nana: this is your 6th question. Are you sure ? You might only have 4 leaves on your small tree.

Mrs Saluvor: answer it!

Nana ; I want to take your House down. Not say eliminate. I'm not that mean. Just maybe... Make you guys poor again.

Mrs Saluvor: we weren't ever poor !!

Nana ; really? Maybe you should ask your husband. He would know what I mean.

Mrs Saluvor got angry "hmph. " And left.

Nana : remember to pay up !! Or I'll...

Mrs Saluvor: you'll what ?!!

Nana shrugged " I'm good friends with the lady of this house. I'll ask her to discredit you in this rich people's club she always goes to. So thick faced. Such an embarrassment. Such ... What's the word she used to describe me ?"

Garlis ; cheap. Such a cheap person. Miss.

Nana : that.

" Hmph!!! " And she really leaves this time.

Nana's phone rings this time, so she picks it up " hello ? Mr Ania. What? Erm... Ok. "