The Spells that Bind Us

The Hooded Lady

Jax and I were ecstatic for the next few  weeks while waiting for the tenth. We were working much faster than before trying to get more orders out before we closed shop for the meeting.  Ingredients and options were everywhere as we were working. When things slowed down we just sat out in the shop waiting for anyone to enter. Jax went back to the kitchen to get a glass of water.  I waited and the cloaked woman from forever ago entered, I greeted her and she did the same. She started to walk around and browse at the items while making her way to the counter. On her way she saw a bottle labeled ‘Fertilization Compact’ she seemed curious.  “How were you able to make this, these require ingredients of massive power?” I realized why she seemed curious and I quickly blurted out, “We found another way.”

I immediately realized the repercussions of my brash response.  Her face melted from shock to fear as she processed by comment. I tried to think of a way to calm her and panicked out a reasonable reply.  “Its a solution that consists of nutrients most plants use to create energy.”
With that statement she noticeably calmed.  The laws regarding experiments with alchemy and magic were very strict, especially those concerning time or manipulation of cell division.

After a few beats of silence she asked if we had any pure belladonna.  Now it was my turn to be stupefied, only those with a rare license could purchase pure belladonna.  I quickly got myself out of my stupor and asked for a license number. She complied and I came to the account of Matilda Wormwood, the mage famous for talent in telekinetic spells.  Once again I was shocked, she pulled her hood off and sure enough, it was her.

With his infamous perfect timing Jax walked in with his glass of water and froze as he saw Matilda.  While he was paralyzed with shock the glass started to slip from his grasp, the condensation speeding the descent.

The glass shattered.  At least the clattering of glass snapped Jax out of his stupor.  I quickly grabbed the broom to sweep it up and gestured for Jax to finish Matilda's order.

Once the glass was cleaned up Matilda was about just through the door when she waved and said she would see us soon.

So, it's been, like, what, 5 years?  Sorry 'bout that.  I'll try to be more regular with these things.  But dont get your hopes up...

See ya later.