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echinacea - . 03

ECHINACEA is not only one of the most prevalent herbs of current times, but it is also perhaps one of the most versatile. There are approximately nine species, with three having medicinal properties as well as magic. Echinacea is strongly associated with increasing the potency, or strength, of other potions, brews, spells, etc. It is also known to promote healing and defensive magics, such as protection and purification. Though most commonly added to herb mixes, sachets, and charms, the flowers may also be burned as incense or placed on an altar as an offering. In rare cases, it may be ground into a fine powder and added to a form of elixir. 

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 RED IS A LOVELY COLOR; it often symbolizes a strong sense of justice and courage, and is known to be associated with the velvet confines of love as well. Yes, red is a lovely color indeed, and it is the only color Evreux Abbatiello can see thanks to the sheer audacity that is Nikola Kabel. The ravenette simply would not leave. He followed you as Evreux led you to the security office, and even, miraculously, convinced you to allow him into your shared dorm. Despite being of the opposite sex, given his status as a ghost and your familiar, the school decided it best that you and the whitette remain together - perhaps even for safety. In other words, Nikola Kabel was not welcome by Evreux's standards. 

 The bespectacled male wasn't even helpful, at the least. The entire time Evreux had assisted you in unpacking your belongings, the shorter man would pick up random objects and examine them as if they were some unknown species. It didn't matter what it was, either - he had manhandled your books, candles, and stationery - even your socks. You laughed at it, too! Evreux Abbatiello could simply not understand how you were okay with this. Nikola was most definitely not deserving of your grace, let alone touching your belongings.

 The poltergeist found it difficult to suppress a groan as Nikola picked up yet another one of your belongings, this time a glass jar of dried echinacea root. His hands became unbearably stiff, brows creasing as they clenched.

 "What is this one, [y/n]? What is its purpose?" 

 "I implore you to put that down, Nikola. Please refrain from touching more of [y/n]'s things - it's awfully rude."

 "Oh, it's alright Ev-"

 "I do not recall talking to you, ghost!" Nikola huffed, childishly turning his head toward the side.

 "This isn't your room, Kabel. It is [y/n] and I's; if you intend to stay, the very least you could do is be respectful and quiet."

 "I-It's alright, really, Evre! Niko has been very careful with my things, so I don't mind at all," you smiled awkwardly, unused to how passive-aggressive Evreux's words were.

 Nikola blinked, "your room? Do not tell me this foolish university really made you her familiar! How preposterous!"

 For perhaps the first time since you had known Evreux, his features contorted into a sneer, "yes - I am her familiar. Is there an issue with that?"

 "Why, of course-"

 "N-Niko!" you hurriedly took the jar from his gloved hands, "uhm, how about you take me to go see your dorm? I'm sure it's lovely!"

 "[y-y/n] ... you ... can't be serious, can-" you sent Evreux an apologetic smile as Nikola interrupted him.

 "Y-You want to see my dorm ...? H-Ha, of course you do! It is magnificent! Very well, let us charge forth into my domain!" 

 The ravenette quickly turned your hand around so that he could properly hold it, beginning to drag you through the doorway without a second thought, "I-I'll be back, Evre! Try to have some fun, please!" you stuttered, mouthing an apology as you were forced out without even being able to place the echinacea jar down.