Thelma
```A classic morning, a shop to run.```

***You can walk down the streets of Celestia, multiple merchants and shops began to open. The streets already felt crowded, just like a busy block going to work at 7 AM.***

***The smell of sweet coffee with milk was strong, sometimes flowers and herbs came along, but one scent nobody from around there could ever forget: the streaming magnolia and honey tea that was always prepared by __the healing witch__.***

***The sign of her humble shop was flipped, "Open! ♥", while the lights began to be placed around on candles and chandeliers. The glass entrance with golden swirls to make the door rim, sided by the big bell that made it stunning not to enter.***

***The inside of the shop was covered in greens and flowers, wooden and quartz made it comfortable for anyone. Frams with gemstones, chakras and collection of bugs made a showcase, while comfortable chais are rugs were settled down.***
Clarence
***She was placing the final shpere of light inside a chandelier, sighing with a smile.***
"The tea's boiling.. Ready for another day."
Charles
**The pink-toned witch sits at her stand, boredly tapping her fingers against the table. Bottles and potions ran along the outside of the table. It didn't seem much people wanted them today, so she decided she could step away for a break. Laika hops off the small chair under the stand, meowing in delight as the soft scent of tea consumes her nose. She purrs, her tail flicking to the side.**

`"What is it, love?"` **Her voice chimes. Ramune tilts her head, looking down at her intrigued companion. Laika meows, trailing off on the sidewalk to find the delightful scent. Ramune quickly gets up, following her cat curiously knowing she wouldn't just walk off without a reason.**
Clarence
***She was humming her classic tune, one at least that everyone around that corner heard her at least vocalize once.***

"Oh, the tea's ready!"
***She walked over to the kitchen counter, where a kettle was placed on top of the stove. There were flower petals, herbs and honey in each fancy-shaped mug. Grabbing the kettle and puring the water inside the mugs, Selena made sure not to waste a single drop.***
Nicole
`*Mrrooww!*` **She runs into her shop, hopping onto the counter and loudly meowing, purrs mixing into the delighted sound**
Clarence
"Hmmhmnmm... And that's i— OH MY FUCKING GOD WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU-"
***She threw the kettle up, but managed to grab it.***
"...Are you a stray cat-?"
Charles
**She runs into the shop, trying to catch her breath as she runs up to the counter** `"Laika!- get down from there!"` **She scolds. The cat jumps up onto her shoulders as Laika purrs** `"I am so sorry..-"`
Clarence
"Oh— You're the caretaker of this little one?"
Charles
`"Yes, yeah.."` **She sighs, regaining her posture before looking to the worker** `"She seems to like whatever smells so pleasant here.. What is it?"`
Clarence
"Oh, it's magnolia tea.. Would you like some?"
Charles
`"I would be delighted!"` *Her soft voice chimes as she sat down on a barstool**
Clarence
"Alright, here you go."
***She hands her a cup filled with soft strawberry-pink, floarl-scented tea.***
Charles
**Her eyes light up with curiosity. She takes a few sips, instantly comforted by the sweet taste of the tea. She take a few more sips before Laika meows and climbs down, pawing at the cup. She lowers it, allowing the cat to drink some** `"It's really good!"`
Clarence
"Ah, thank you..!"
***She puts the kettle away, sitting down besies her.***
"Mind telling me who you are?"
Charles
`"Ah, yes.. I'm ramune.. This is Laika!"`
Clarence
"Ramune and Laika... I see. Well, I'm Selena, and— That one up there is Azura."
Quinton
***M r o w.***
*The cat stood on top of a shelf.*
Nicole
**Her head perks up, purring at the sight of the other cat. She hops off Ramune, jumping onto the shelf Azura was on**
Charles
`"Excuse her.. She's .. Social."`
Clarence
"Oh don't worry, Azura just likes to stay there, she's a chaotic bean."
Quinton
***She sniffed Laika, nuzzling her head on her.***
Nicole
`Mrrow!` **She nuzzled against her, her tail swiftly moving side to side**
Charles
`"Heh.. Seems like they like eachother."`
Clarence
"Yep... Gotta love some lesbian action."
***She joked, sighing.***

"So, what brings you to around these corners? I've never seen your face before..."
Charles
**She laughed a little, crossing her legs as she sets the tea down** `"I was just selling potions down the road.. Didn't seem like anyone cared much for them so I just came here for a break. Or.. Laika came here."`
Clarence
"You sell potions? What are you, a witch?"
***She didn't sound rude stating her thought of view, rather much it seemed neutral.***
Charles
**She looks around to make sure nobody's too close before responding** `"Yes.. Full blood.. But I try not to bring it up around here just incase.. I just say the potions were bought from someplace else.."`
Clarence
***She stared dead-eyed at her, laughing after three seconds.***
"Don't worry, This area is... *Somewhat* Chill, but don't go too easy. Been living here for around 10 years, peoplejust think I'm a normal healer."
Charles
`"Better safe then sorry.."` **She chuckles** `"Ah.. What are you, aswell?"`
Clarence
"Well... I was born with healing magic, but I taught myself light spells. Soon I want to learn more elements; sure it'll be a tough work to bare with, but I need to get stronger for my hunts."
Charles
`interesting.."` **She mumbles, nodding with her words**
Clarence
"And what about you?"
Charles
`"Magic wise?"` **She hums** `"Just regular elemental stuff.. Manipulation.. Ect.."`
Clarence
"Ohhh, so we're kind of in the same boat... I see."
Charles
**Ramune gently smiles** `"It appears so..."` **She lightly taps her finger against the counter**
Nicole
**Snuffled against Azura**
Karen
|| nothing. Just observing is all
Diane
|| dude you still need to reply...
Clarence
"Either way then! You do anything besides selling potions?"
Charles
`"I suppose I like to travel.."`
Karen
|| shhhh that one is like a forever going to
Clarence
"Ooh, I see... Sounds entertaining. You do the selling by yourself?"
***She grabbed a broom and began swiping the floor; there were a few dusts laying around.***
Charles
**Nods** "`Sí.. And with Laika.."`
Clarence
"I see.. Nobody else helps you? Like.. Friends or family?"
Charles
**She glances at the tea, keeping the same nonchalant smile on her face.** `"No.. I'm content with me and my cat.."`
Clarence
***She tilted her head slightly, nodding.***
"So you're happy with only you and your cat? No friends, no family to contact?"

*...Oh this girl wants to know everything.*
Charles
`"Er.. Yeah, I'm fine with it. I'd rather be alone than with most of my family.."`
Clarence
"Is there... A specific reason why to?"
***She took her mug, replacing it with another one full of tea, then continued sweeping.**£
Charles
`"Yes but it's too much to get into-"`
Clarence
"I understand, don't worry. Take your time."
***She placed the broom aside, fetching a bowl and cutting off some leaves from some pots.***
Charles
**She hesitates, biting her lip as she glances at Laika** `"It's just.. Since I was little me and my mom didn't really have a good relationship.."`
Clarence
"Ah don't worry about it, I know how that is... Kind of. I never met my mom!"
***She said that with so much ease... How?***
Charles
`"Oh..? That's unfortunate.."`
Clarence
"I guess it is a bit... Sometimes it messes up with my head, sometimes not— It is what it is, y'know?"
***Taking the leaves and crushing them with a wooden spoon.***
Charles
**She nods** `"Yes, I suppose it is.."`
Clarence
"Exactly. But anyways! How long you've been selling?"
Charles
`"Since I learned to make potions. I had no use for them so I just decided to help people who did.. For about 10-12 years."`
Clarence
"Oh that's funny- Kinda been running for the same amount of time!"
Charles
`"Ooh, cool! We seem to have a lot in common.."` **She smiles** `"Would you like to be friends?"`
Clarence
"Friends? Uh... Yeah, sure!"
Charles
**She nods, smiling a bit**
Clarence
"...I never had any friends myself I— ...Oh god."
Charles
`"Are you alright dear?"` **She tilts her head, a bit concerned**
Clarence
"Yep! Just the realization that in all my years of life I never had any friends besides family-"
Charles
`"Well.. Then I'll be your first!"` **She chimes, sweetly smiling**

**She nods happily**
Nicole
`"Mrrooww!"` **She purrs, telling Ramune about leaving their stand open**
Charles
`"Ah.. How could I forget.. I have to go attend to my stand, before someone gets the bright idea of stealing my potions." **She stands up, followed by Laika who licked Azuras head before jumping down**
Clarence
"Ah, no worries! Uhm-"
***She inhaled deeply.***
"I'll... See you again soon-?"
Charles
`"Yes, we will see each other soon! I look forward to it! I will definitely come here again soon.. This tea is wonderful!"` **She smiles, letting Laika climb on her shoulders before taking one last sip of tea** `"Thank you for the catering.. Goodbye, darling!"`
Clarence
"Ah- Thanks!"
***She watches Ramune and Laila leave, waving.***
"Bye! ... Now what to do-"

***She ended up sitting on a couch and guess what? She went amimir.***
Maxwell
|| also is this the end of this rp

|| lmk when u want them to meet again in the future

`— lore completed :3 —`
Thelma
```Another day, another dollar.```

***A fine afternoon in the shop it was, things really smoothly as it was a perfect afternoon. Some clients already passed by, requiring some services. The ordinary of always, it was just a small cut, or an sickness needed to be treated.***

***A few new bags with coins were placed inside of the cabinet, perhaps seven or eight already came. The light of the sun shined through the glass that made the walls of the entrance, it was a comfortable environment for anyone that was requiring a bit of peace.***

***The same old smell of magnolia and honey filled the air, as well the streets. Again, it was the typical tea that she boiled for her clients to have a break from reality.***

***While everything seemed fine, a lady was seen heating up a kettle with hot water. A little critter was strolling around the shop, hopping on furniture and plants, awaiting to see if anybody would walk upon those glass doors.***

***As said before, it was a peaceful... But just for a while...***

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Willard
In through the shop door stumbled a brunette elf dressed in all black, clenching her side, blood dripping between her fingers. Farryn just got back from a rather large bounty that left her with multiple injuries, so much so that she was barely able to make it to the shop. She hobbled her way over to the counter, accidentally slamming her hand down on the top of it, though it was all an effort to keep herself stabilized. 

"I-" She coughed, a little blood spilling from the corner of her mouth "I need a self-healing potion... Fast.. I have coin" Consciousness spoke, her voice shaking and barely audible. 

Her face was covered in small gashes, a couple bruises, and a slightly crooked nose, likely from a break. Thankfully, her clothing was black, or the shopkeeper would be able to see all of the blood she was covered in, most of it being someone else's. As Farryn stood in place, a small puddle of blood began pooling underneath her. Her face was pale, and her eyes gave away the fact that she was going in and out of consciousness.

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Clarence
"Huh-?" *Selena looked behind her back, eyes widening in pure shock to see a person __this__ harmed. She turned off the stove and rushed over to Farryn, concerned of what could've happened.*

"Dear, my god, what happened to you?! Please lay down on that mat, I'll help you as soon as possible..." *Pacing towards a shelf with towels and bandages, she grabbed a kit and sat on the ground, right by the mat.*
Willard
Farryn hobbled her way over to the mat before basically falling into it, she was in pain any time she excessively moved her side. She picked up a bounty for an orc, and he had gotten her pretty good in the side with his board sword. Farryn closely watched as she worked, even in this injured state, she tried her best to be vigilant.

"What are you going to do" She stated, sounding harsher than intended. In her defense, it was difficult for her to allow her walls to come down and trust someone to put something foreign on her body.
Clarence
"Heal you, of course—! Uhm... *Is it too much for you to take your shirt off for me to do my work...?* I need the area to be as visible as possible, but I understand if you don't want to; I can get a towel for you if wanted." *She opened up a small bag by her belt, a bunch of gemstones and white chalk were placed down.*
Willard
Farryn grumbled and slipped off multiple layers of fabrics before finally she was left in just a bandana to cover her more *Important* Bits. Now that you could get a good look at it, if that orc had gone any deeper, she would have been at risk for a severed spine, the cut was deep and gnarly. 

"I'm an elf.. So I-" She winced in pain any time she had to shift "I was able to heal myself, but my magic is more destructive than it is reconstructive" Ryn explained, still watching the blonde elf like a hawk.
Clarence
"I see... Geez, who did this to you-? It's going to talk a while to heal this, perhaps 10 minutes with my enhancement." *She took the chalk, drawing a symbol right on her upper torax, laying five crystals on top.*

"It might feel a bit cold, but I promise it'll be fine." *Before starting the process, she took a wet towel with iodine to clean off excess and dirt from the wound.*
Willard
Farryn debated whether or not she wanted to explain this to the woman, but then again, what's wrong with another person knowing she's a cold-blooded murderer. Everyone else in the town already knows who she is, they actively avoid her, talk about her, but nobody can prosecute her as bounties are completely legal to take on. 

"I'm not sure if you saw.. A lord put up a bounty on an orc with a large sum of coin. I was just the one dumb enough to take it." Ryn explained "If you think this is bad you should see the other guy" Which was her very dry attempt at a joke, outside of the pain in her wounds, emotionally she was numb right now.
Clarence
"Oh lord... Yeah, that's terrible.. Especially an orc doing this much damage can be instant death if not taken care of properly." *She finished cleaning the exterior.*

*Rubbing her hands, the tattoos on her back began to shine as she moved both near the wound... It was a pleasing sensation, one of when you just finished showering or doing care for your skin. If you paid close attention, you could see almost-microscopic sparks turn into skin cells, patching the wound up inside and outside.*
Willard
Farryn allowed herself to relax, sighing in relief as the weight of the pain began to lift off her body. She closed her eyes, letting herself feel safe. "I'm alright, it's just my job" She explained, not expecting this woman to understand. 

Ryn's minor healing magic was nothing compared to what this elf has mastered, and part of Farryn is jealous of that fact. Learning magic that can heal rather than harm, was something she never allowed herself to do. "How long have you had your shop here" Farryn made an effort to make small talk, which she despised, though it was favorable to others.
Clarence
"I see... Sometimes I hunt vampires, so it's a fair talk ebwteen us." *She commented, continuing to heal her.*

"I assume... Around ten years. Lots of people visit, but majority are from this area. You're not from around here, are you?"
Willard
The brunette elf shrugged "I'm not from anywhere. I was born in Kahlo but I would never consider it my home." The expression on her face had shifted from pale and pained to blank, though more relaxed. "Celestia is too... Kind, typically. I feel guilty coming here, only to leave it with fewer lives than before I came. Kahlo, Kazumaki, and Aegis are all harsher, it's easier to validate my actions there."

Farryn took a moment to look at the blond elf outside of making sure she wasn't trying to hurt her. She looked so, dainty, so frail, so pretty, Ryn couldn't imagine her hurting anything. "So, why vampires. What is specifically wrong with vampires more so than the rest of this god's forsaken world"
Clarence
*She nodded, deeply inhaling as she heard the woman make her point.* "It's understandable... A point of view that is valid."

*Her eyes shifted up with a thoughtful look.* "I guess because.. I have a long history with them. Haven't seen at least one good vampire in all my years of life who are not bloodthirsty or a straight up pussy." *She chuckled.* "As well, I was offered the job. Had to take it, after all, I was needing the money."
Willard
Ryn nodded at the information, in all honesty, she couldn't say much or comment. She was positive people thought the same of her, so judging a vampire was far from her place. "I understand" Was all that she was able to offer this woman. 

"What you're doing here is... A better line of work. When killing becomes natural, you never stop, and I'm sure the last thing you want to do is become one of them" She offered her piece of advice.
Clarence
"Well, I've been recently trying to get off this path, try to put more funds on my shop... But I'll say, I'm only starting to accept the high bounty ones; you know, for the family and the business." *She stated, looking back at her wound. Half way done it seemed.* "Is everything going alright with the wound?"
Bruce
Oop sorry I forgot to reply]]
Willard
Farryn nodded through her talk of bounties. Ryn was doing the exact same thing, only taking what pays. "My wound feels fine, I can barely feel it in all honesty.." She says, looking down at it. It looked like it would scar, but thankfully because of this elfs magic, the scar would be light. 

"I never caught your name, I was in too much of a rush trying not to die. Im Farryn, Farryn Winric" She introduced herself.
Clarence
"I'm Selena Hayreddin... Most people just call me Lena." *The wound was almost fully healed.*

"Did you come to hunt around these areas?" *She asked, curious to know why someone born in Lahol, considered to have no land, was in the main shop square of Celestia.*
Willard
Farryn shrugged "The main part of the town was closest to the orc's residence. I would have loved to avoid so many people seeing me almost dead and bleeding out" She let out a plain laugh. 

"It's nice to meet you Lena, I'm sorry I barged in like this. I can pay for your services." Farryn hated needing assistance, though the comfort of finding someone so similar to her was nice. Ryn looked around the shop "I should probably guy some remedies to avoid another trip to you in this state.."
Clarence
"Ohh, I see." *She moved her hands away, the wound was all healed. Adding some herbal creams and a bandage over, just in case, she smiled.*

"There's no need to apologize, people come and go out of here withthe craziest situations at the randomest of times. Once I had a client crash through my window in the middle of the night because he got bit by a snake." *She laughed, telling the story.* "As well, if you don't have conditions to pay, it's alright.. I do have some medicine, remedies and emergency kits if you are interested."
Willard
Farryn nodded "A kit would be nice" She mumbled. She began slipping her layers of clothing back on. First her shirt, then her chest plate, and then her cloak. She stood and stretched, testing out a bit of her mobility with the wound though she didn't push it too far. 

Farryn reached into a pouch on her belt, pulling out 4 gold coins and 3 silver(~$250) "Is this enough, I can grab more to cover an emergency kit as well" Ryn said, setting the coin down on her merchant counter.
Clarence
*She stood up, grabbing a medical kit and passing it to Farryn.* "Here you go! And your offering is enough, don't you worry." *She fetched the coins, putting them inside a bag, who was later put where it was before, a cabinet.*
Willard
She grabbed the emergency kit Lena put together for her. Farryn hesitated before leaving, as though she didn't want to "Uhm... I won't be in town much longer, though- I'll be back eventually... If for whatever reason I may need more remedies" This was Ryn's way of saying she would visit when she could. "Your kindness today was something I haven't been given in a while, I owe you"

She began walking towards the door "If you want to go drink, or get tea, I'll be around" She said before pulling her hood up and slipping out the door. She wasn't one for opening up to others, or getting 'mushy' so she made her offer and darted away.
Clarence
*A smile crippled along her face and she rested her arm on a chair.* "Well then, I hope we meet again sometime."

*Selena watched Farryn get closer to the door, waving.* "I'd be more than glad to fetch some drinks with you; stay safe!" *As the door closed, she turned back to the kettle that once hot water streamed from.* "What a nice lady..."
Thelma
```A calm day, oddly calm.```

***A mere day, one of the week that people tended to go in her shop more frequently... But she didn't have any customers yet. Nobody to help.***

***Was that good or bad?***

***The shop had two floors, one that was the view everyone had, but a spiral staircase led to the second floor, Selena's actual house. She was laying on her bed, petting her cat with a soft smile.***

***The door of the establishment had a bell, anyone that walked through that glass door with golden rims and swirls could immediately notify their presence.***

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Diane
[ It's like... A lot of shit. Healing, herbs, crystals, aura healing, palm reading, etc. It's like a spiritualist thing ]
Valerie
*Admiring the serene establishment a man would just be surveying the various merchandise though there was something off about him since the bell never rang, he just seemed to be... There. He wasn't armed, though not a sound came from him like the nobleman wasn't even breathing. With a cloak covering his shoulders and a clearly expensive cane in his hand, his steps were still silent.*
Thelma
***There was slight muttering from upstairs, quite faded.***

***Investigate? Stay? Leave?***
Valerie
*Thales didn't seem to be pushing his luck by snooping into the upper floor while his hand would start to wander toward a certain crystal on display.*
Thelma
***A nice object, seemed to be... A blue phantom crystal!***

***While you inspect it, the muttering continues.***
Valerie
*Continuing to inspect the crystal, he would notice some of its properties were simply laid dormant within it. Though it clearly was something that he could experiment within his own time, as soon as he could locate the shopkeeper.* 

*"I suppose I didn't ring the bell coming in." Thales thought to himself before a click could be heard with his cane tapping against the floor while an arm would come out of the shadows, ringing the bell connected to the door.*
Thelma
***There was... A meow?***

***Oh wait—***
Quinton
***She was going down the spiral stairs to check the sound, laying down on half the stairs once she saw Thales.***
Valerie
*"...Doesn't seem to be a hybrid." The man thought to himself while the hand that rang the bell would slink back into the shadow behind him while he would just look toward the cat. Though it was clear that the was some danger lurking behind the mostly silent Baron with his smile resting on his face as if it were something he could easily take off.*
Quinton
***She seemed to be so chill, so... Careless about the fact some stranger entered the shop?***
***Odd for her, she'd usually go to them.***
Thelma
"Sorry sorry, coming!"
***It was a velvety voice, having a ring of a slight, soft accent... Was that maybe Spanish?***

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Valerie
*Thales would just wait patiently downstairs while he would continue to examine the crystal now as it would be elevated by a shadowy pillar from the floor to let him get a better look at the gem. The way it would start to softly hum toward the nobleman's shadow magic wouldn't provoke a reaction as his smile would remain intact while he would take silent strides toward the counter.*
Thelma
***You could hear steps going down the stairs, the cat then jumped on a shelf. After some seconds, a woman with extremely pale blond hair and purple eyes was revealed...***
Clarence
"Sorry about the wait, I wasn't expecting customers today..."

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Valerie
"I apologize for the inconvenience then miss." *The Baron replied while he bowed his head in apology while he would have the crystal carried onto the counter between him and Selena.*
Clarence
"Oh... Aren't you uhm- Mr. Hesper? From the Styx family?"
***She asked, in doubt.***
Valerie
"Thales, yes. I take it you're either from Kahlo or have kept up with its politics." *The new head of House Styx said with a nod while he would start reach for his coin pouch, simply here for a personal trip.*
Clarence
"Yeah, I was born in the area, hah... Decided to move away because my god... Things got tough, hm?"

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Valerie
"That is understandable. The current state of the kingdom could be much better. As for this crystal, how much will it cost?" *Thales asked as he would open his coin pouch, already having a slight estimation of how much it would cost.*
Clarence
"Let me see..."
***She grabbed the crystal and gave it a look***
"I'd say around 50? It's a small one. The most expensive ones I have are the large-sized clusters, 500."
Valerie
"This one will be enough." *He replied as he paid the woman, keeping up his polite smile as he would continue to examine the crystal and its properties.*
Clarence
"Thanks!"
***She proceeded to store the coins inside a bag, keeping it safe inside a cabinet.***
"So, what else do you seek in here?"
Valerie
"I think I have found all that I needed from here." *Thales said as he gave the woman a small nod before he would decide to walk out the door, letting the bell chime this time to signify his departure.*
Clarence
"Ah I see- Come again sometime!"
***She smiled, waving at him.***
Thelma
```A day of peace and love.```

***Just like any other day, the streets were busy and boiling with conversations... Exchanges, coins, gems, everything circulated around there.***

***The flowers of the local gardening store were fresh, the books of the library were old, and the sweet smell of magnolia tea filled the air.***

***Another day of those glass walls and golden rims being open to the public. A cat rested by the entrance, laying on a knitted carpet, while a woman was checking some books on her shelves, standing on top of a ladder.***

***A nice, calm morning... Not like any other, all the days are different, all the people coming and going are different.***
Walter
He stared in his notebook and then looked back up at the shop. This should be it, he blinked slowly as he tilted his head to take a good look at the establishment. It was nice and quiet here, he liked it. Lucian's ears flicked softly, a few bits of dust swirling about as they did so. To be fair, he walked through an uncomfortably dusty are, he opened the door slowly as he peered into the shop. He had noticed the cat but didn't pay much attention to it. 

He planned on getting a friend of his a crystal, Corvid was his name. A light witch that was what he was, he'd been gone for... A couple years..., but he should be back soon! In the meantime Lucian on his travels has gotten little gifts for his friend to show him what artifacts hes gotten from the kingdoms he's visited. His tail swayed slowly as he walked to the shelf full of glowing crystals.
Thelma
***You walked in, the cat noticed you and a bell chimed.***
Clarence
"Good morning, Sir!"
***The woman with pale hair and purple eyes smiled, next to a stove heating up a kettle.***
Walter
His head swerved quickly to look at Selena, his eyebrow raising. "Oh- hello!" The growing sound of the kettle screeching bothered his ears, they lowered a bit as he adjusted the satchel, "By any chance do you have stones for a sun witch?.."
Clarence
"A sun witch?"
***She turned off they kettle and poured the steaming water inside teacups.***
"Very specific choice... Third shelf of the right, all those stones should be on the warm color scale and be connected to either fire, stars or the sun."
Walter
He nodded softly, then turned around to where Selena directed him, "Thank you— its for ah uh... Old friend of mine. He's been gone for a few years so I wanted to get him something for when he comes back!"
Clarence
"Oh that's quite sweet. Choose as many as you can if you can afford it!"
Jenny
I THOUGHT I respondedd
Walter
*His hands ran through the crystals, his eyes were fixates on a certain knife like crystal. At least it almost looked like it, with the way it was formed. Lucian took it from the shelf* "How much is this?"
Clarence
"Hmmm I believe around 95, since it is smaller than the rest."
Walter
".. Oh! *Expensive!* 😃" *He said as he gently placed it back on the shelf, he then began to look around for something.. Cheaper?...*
Clarence
"In reality, it isn't that expensive... There's pieces that are 250; but if you want something cheaper, there's one over there that is 50."
Walter
"Well uh I sorta got robbed earlier-" *That was a lie... Sort of. He did get robbed but the robber ended up burning the money. It was quite pathetic* "Ah I see- does it have the same effect?—"
Clarence
"Should be the same thing."

"So, interested on it?" ***She asked, cleaning off some shelves to avoid dust accumulating.***
Walter
"I mean I'd love to but I don't know if he'd like it- I hope he will-"
Clarence
"Only one way to know!"
Walter
*He pursed his lips together* "By buying it?..."

*Breathes in broke*
Clarence
"...Not even 50-?"
***She looks at him a bit worried.***
Walter
"Again- I got *R o b b e d*
Clarence
"How much did you even had with you before that?"
Walter
"About... 10K worth?... I just sold something so I got a lot- and then this dumbass stole my money.."
Clarence
"Do you know where he went to?"
Walter
"Uhm... No not exactly—"
Clarence
"A specific direction then?"

***A new day, a new dollar.***

The young woman did the same everyday. Open up the shop, prepare her typical magnolia tea, swipe the floor and let the doors unlocked for customers.
She was half done with her steps, the tea was already boiling, leaving the street with a sweet fruity and flowery smell.

Once again her cat, Azura, was sat on the spiral stairs, watching the movement outside. Several people walked back and forth of the merchant street, some looked into the shop, others shouted promotions and sales.
Inside her humble abode, everything was peaceful.

Several gemstones and herbs were of the shelves, candles lighting up the room, comfortable seats and warm rugs everywhere.
It was only about time that, someone or anyone, passed inside her shop to ask for a cup of tea.
Maybe it was a person she knew, or an entity she never met.

Preparations were done after all that wandering and thinking; she continued to make the final steps of her sweet tea.
Morgan
He had finally returned to the city after the long journey, and was not so surprised to see that the streets were teeming with people as ever. After all, it was a place full of life and activity, an everyday person certainly could not get bored with so much stimulation around.
For Alexander, however, it was the usual monotony. His laboratory was the only place where he could find entertainment.

Because of the crowd, the horse was almost useless, so he decided to give it to one of the stables who was near the entrance of the walls and then continue on foot. A walk would have helped.
As he kept going on, his eyes accidentally landed on a particular shop, where the window revealed behind him various plants and crystals on the shelves, an atmosphere of tranquility that was detached from that of the city. 
Maybe he hadn't left the lab for a long time, he didn't remember at all that there was that shop in that specific point of the area, or maybe he had seen it a long time ago but over time it had disappeared from his mind.
He opened the door gently, just bowing with her head as he set foot inside.

《Greetings.》Courtesy first of all.
Clarence
She heard the bell besides the door ring; Azura jumped down the stairs to approach Alexander, sniffing him and rubbing her fur besides his leg.
The woman with leather pants and medieval puffed shirt walked to the entrance, a warm smile upon her face.

"Greetings, how may I help you today?"
Morgan
As he closed the door behind his back, a soft sensation could be felt on one of his legs. This made land his eyes a bit down, noticing a beautiful white cat that approached him.
He gently lowered himself a bit to give a soft scratch behind the ear of the animal before standing again completely with a straight composure.

《I arrived here for mere curiosity. May I know what's the activity in there?》He asked as he turned his gaze toward the woman that gently welcomed him.
Clarence
The cat leaned to his touch, and once he was upright again, she left o be back at the staircase.

"Ah, I do a lot of things... Healing, aura cleaning, gemstone cleansing, herb selling, potions, teas..." 
She listed all the main things; a woman of many tricks was she really.
Morgan
He listened to the woman calmly, adjusting his tie briefly.
A healing shop, after all, the plants he saw were mostly for medical purposes.

《Truly interesting, miss. I admit it the atmosphera here is likeable and I see that your knowledge about plants doesn't get missed from an expert's eye. Maybe a cup of tea will be very appreciated.》
Clarence
She smiled with gratefulness, going over to a small kitchen aisle at the back of the shop, grabbing the tea pot she was heating up.

"Glad to know you think of this, Sir. Are you a visitor by any chance?"
She then poured the tea on a cup for him.
Morgan
In the meanwhile, he sat with grace on a chair, taking off his purse and laying it on the side. His shoulder was a bit tired from carrying it all the way.

《Actually, I live here.》He answered as he left himself being surrounded by the peace of the shop, making him more comfortable.

《I apologize, presentations first, how could I forget. Alexander Deroy, miss...?》His name was quite populare between the social ranks, but his face was rare to see around.
Clarence
Her elf-like ears pointed, hearing the name of the man with shock. Was it him, really?

"Oh, so you're the famous Mr. Deroy! I'm Selena Hayreddin... My name's been circulating recently."

She sat down on a chair facing him, letting her cat jump on her lap for comfort.
"I'm a vampire bounty hunter, but my healing workshop has been gaining me a reputation too."
Morgan
《Pleasure to meet you, miss. Hayreddin.》He calmly started to drink the tea and, with much surprise, it was delicate and the flavor was filling his mouth.

《I didn't have enough time to go out of my workplace, truly a shame I didn't see this shop earlier. May I add, this tea is exquisite.》
He complimented genuinely the woman, mantaining the cup with one hand.

《How long you've been there?》
Clarence
"Glad to know you're satisfied with my presence."
Her expressions were delicate and calm, there were no reasons to be cold or skeptical.

"And, also glad you enjoy my tea!" She added. "Sometimes work may be quite exhausting that we don't notice the wonders of life."

"I've been doing this business for almost ten years, it's my passion. As for the hunting, kind of the same time."
Morgan
Ten years? At that point, he definitely _missed_ too much. Wasn't truly sure if he knew Celestia in every detail like time ago, maybe he needed to take some days to visit the city.

《What made you lead into the art of healing? If I can ask.》He questioned, sipping a bit from the cup.
Clarence
By the shock on the man's face, she lightly giggled, petting her fuzzy cat. She began to purr, aweing.

"The art of healing... Odd enough, seems like I was born with it. Something strange, of course it is, because I don't know anyone of my family that can do that; I only have contact with my father and my adoptive sister. The rest? Unknown.
Might be genetic, or I was simply blessed."

She joked with the last sentence; it was probably something genetic passed down on her characteristics.
Morgan
Like him, Selena was born with the gift of healing, something that was not really common among people. 
As he could theorize by her behavior, she was, for sure, taking the advantage of it for good. Her first impression created a positive thought in his mind.

《You mentioned "Gemstone cleansing". Would you care to go in details on how you apply this tecnique? I personally use gems for other kind of works, but not this, sincerely.》
Clarence
"Ah, my gemstones! Well, healing is a vast topic... Most people think of wounds when mentioned, but what about the soul?"
She made the question to themselves, smiling as she looked at the multiple shelves with crystals; all organized by height and color.

"These gems help balance the inner *You*, tending to bring a positive aura and cleansing method to lift your boosts back up. Some people say this isn't real, but I like to see the uplifting each person achieves once my procedures are done."
The explanation was clear and honest, there wouldn't be a reason to not be truthful.

"They can get rid of negativity, jealousy, manifestations, envy eyes, and as well clear your physical and mental state."
Morgan
《Working with the aura, sure it is quite exotic. It is common to encounter people trying to use this tecnique only to spill money out of pockets without even fully knowing. The first ignorants, may I add.》In his life, lot of times he encountered those subjects that were only insulting multiple professions only to trick others.

《You, miss Hayreddin, are someone that believes in your passion and has knowledge about it. Truly respectable.》
Clarence
"Thank you for your opinion, Mr. Deroy. I take your comments to the heart."
She seemed quite joyful about his perspective about the subject, most people tend to say it was fake, or a waste of time. Unlike those, it was truly appreciated at the moment.

"But tell me, where have you been recently? Seems like you returned from an exhausting journey."
Morgan
He kept drinking the tea, lifting his gaze to her as he heard the question.
Separating the lips from the cup's border, he spoke.

《I went to Kahlo for a week, I needed to buy some materials for my laboratory. An interesting place, never finishes to surprise me. It is there where I got more medical knowledge, but I traveled kinda everywhere.》
Clarence
"A traveler, hm... Interesting to know you're someone in the medical field interested in wandering."

Contiuing to pet Azura, she studied the man a bit more... The red vibrant hair, deep eyes, fancy clothing and formality.
Morgan
《It is necessary to look at the world we live in. I don't limit myself to the basic knowledge that is teached, but I search. There are lot of possibilities, ecosystems to study, types of living beings. As we go on, there will be more and more. 》
Clarence
"Interesting mindset, Mr. Deroy. Are you looking forward to anything in my shop or did your curiosity peek in through the door?"

She chuckled, knowing mostly he wasn't there to buy items nor get services.
Morgan
《I will be honest: my curiosity led me there. Also, as I mentioned before, discovering equals to knowledge. Would be a shame to not, at least, try something new. Pheraphs one of your methods?》His mindset was different, even if something wasn't truly part of his own world, he had to at least try to get more opinions, which leads to experimenting.
Clarence
"Oh, you would like to experiment a bit?"
She raised an eyebrow, curious on his objectives.
Morgan
《Experiments are part of my life, so, this lead to the question: "Why not?"》
His tone of voice was sincere, waiting to see the woman in action with her profession.
Clarence
She smiled, clasping her hands together in excitement.
"Sounds great! What would you like to try?"
Morgan
《Gemstone cleansing. I want to see how a professional applies it.》He adjusted a straw of hair over the shoulders, looking again at the woman.

《How we should start?》
Clarence
"Got it! I'd like for you to lay down on this bed here, if you need I can grab some pillows too."
She stood up and patted the bed besides her, then walking away to grab a bag of gemstones.
Morgan
He started to take off his long coat, placing it on the chair before walking towards the bed that was near Selena.
He started to laying gently on it as she explained him to, waiting for her to return with her equipment.
Clarence
"Alright... In this environment right now, we only seek goodness and healing, may the forces be with us, and I say this in the name of I am and we are."
She took a deep breath, first hovering her hands over him. A sudden... Depression came over her body.

"I can sense that you've been bottling negativity inside you... We're going to use amethyst, clear quartz, some obisidian also seems good... Amazonite to give confidence too."
Morgan
He closed his eyes, relaxing his body as he let her starting the process of the gemstone cleansing.
As he heard her words about the negativity living inside of him, he was tempted to deny, but, at the same time, lying wasn't the solution in front of a person that worked with that for most of her life.
He remained silent, only nodding a bit with the head. Inside of his mind, he was always trying to convince himself everything was under control, to the point to believe it strongly.
Clarence
"It's suggested that you try finding a center of balance, or maybe stop with compulsive activities... You feel burnt out, exhausted."
Continuing to do the inspection, she felt tension.

"So your tense points are the heart, shoulders and third eye... Signs of discontent with your own self and defocus of tracks."
She took the gems out the bag, placing them at the spots of concern.
Morgan
《Mh... 》He mumbled, still listening to her carefully as she was keep going on with the inspection, until revealing the gems and placing on certain points of his body.

《So, how this will work now?》
Clarence
"These will suck the bad energy away from your current state... Just relax, breathe in, and clear your mind."
She began to make a few hand movements, pulling and cleaning the bad auras inside to the outside.
Morgan
He started to breath in and out, trying to mantain a relaxed state of his body and to keep at ease the mind, throwing away the previous thoughts. After all, not following the instructions correctly would have brought bad results.
Clarence
"You're doing good... I can sense your aura getting lighter."
She continued to do her task to help him filtrate his emotions, smiling as the procedure was working.

"We're almost there... Think of everything that you find joy in."
Morgan
Something that he could find joy in? Discovering the world, a peaceful night at the theatre, his work. Especially this one. The reason why everything started long time ago, when he was just... _himself_. 
Just a little boy with his father, a normal life.
As the memory passed trough his mind for that moment, it could be seen a glimpse of a tear under his eyelashes as his eyes were closed. It was not running down, just standing there.
Clarence
"Awn, you're crying... You seem happy with what you're thinking of."
She then did the final move.

"The forces of positivity and purity bless you... May you open your eyes and find yourself in a better world."
Morgan
He could feel his soul lighter, as a sudden weight left his chest. 
He made a deep breath as he opened his eyes.

《Crying? Probably just tears from being tired after the journey.》He was too proud to admit his actual feelings, was a reserved person.

《But I admit, a interesting experience. I feel less thoughts in my mind and more... Positive? Yes, this is the word to describe it.》
He stood up, sitting on the bed. His face was a little more soft than his usual cold expression.
Clarence
"Great to know you feel better, Mr. Deroy."
A soft smile built upon her face, glad to see someone else felt satisfied with her services.

"I was glad to have you try something new; hopefully I'll see you more times!"
Morgan
《Glad to have experienced it, maybe next time I will look more.》He adjusted the sleeves of his shirt, looking at the woman.

《You have a talent, miss Hayreddin. How much I owe you for this treatment?》
Clarence
"Good to know, Sir."
She began to put away the gemstones, looking back at Alexander.

"I don't really like charging people for this, but 25 coins should be enough."
Morgan
He went to take his jacket and wear it again, bringing out from his purse a bag of coins, giving to her the amount required, plus, a "Little" Tip of one hundred.

《Before you say something, this is because, even if I am a person of science, you made this men experience something out of his field.》
Clarence
"Thank yo—"
She began to shake the bag, noticing it was heavier than just twenty-five coins.

Once she heard him speak, she chuckled.
"As I was saying, thank you, Mr. Deroy. I'll be happy to welcome you again if you pass by!"
Morgan
《Thank you too for this experience, Miss Hayreddin. Until next time.》
He nodded his head as a polite gesture to say farewell, walking out of the shop, taking his positivity gained thanks to the woman.
He was sure to visit again.
Diane
[[ AND NOW THE THIRD INTERACTION MY GOD
Jenny
Sobs i literally loved this interaction ]]