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Con_Stripes · 04-10-2010, 07:55 AM

The vases out front are only a hint of what you’ll find inside the Spiny Serpent. As you pass through the doorway a buzzer that howls like a banshee goes off, announcing your presence to the shopkeeper and the denizens of The Spiny Serpent. The store is split between flora and fauna; sentient plants, magical plants, dangerous plants, semi-illegal plants, can all be found here. Likewise any dangerous or dark creature you have a hankering for can be found within the walls of the shop.

If there is a creature you'd fancy but can't quite be bothered with applying for the appropriate permits, you've come to the right place. Need guides for breeding magical plants or creatures? You'll find those here too, plus everything you'll need in your, shall we say, creative endeavors.

Anything that you can’t see on the shelves in front of you can still be found... for the right price, so go ahead and place an order if you dare, just remember you didn’t get it from here.

Return to Knockturn Alley when you're done, and check out the other shops on the upper level...

... if you have business there.

Map

Flora

Mundane

Asphodel: 10 sickles, 25 knuts

Belladonna: 15 sickles, 19 knuts

Wormwood: 13 sickles

knotgrass: 5 sickles

Fluxweed: 1 galleon

Sentient

Bubotuber: 9 galleons

Chinese Chomping Cabbages: 16 galleons

Devil’s Snare: 23 galleons

Fanged Geranium: 12 galleons

*Fire Seed Bush: 19 galleons

Mimbulus mimbletonia: 14 galleons

Mandrake: 14 galleons, 16 sickles

Snargaluff: 18 galleons

*Spiky Bush: 13 galleons, 14 sickles

*Spiky Prickly Plant: 13 galleons, 12 sickles

Self-fertilizing plants: 17 galleons

Venomous Tentacula: 22 galleons

Plant Products

Fertilizer (40 lbs.):
-Dragon: 1 galleon
-Mooncalf: 2 galleons

Flesh-Eating Slug repellent: 15 sickles, 14 knuts

Gloves (dragon hide): 5 sickles

Rejuicing and Regerminating potions: 17 sickles, 23 knuts

Fauna

Augury: 11 galleons

Crup: 21 galleons, 5 sickles

Fwooper (Silencing Charm not included): 17 galleons

Jarvey: 10 galleons

Kneazle: 20 galleons, 14 sickles

Lobolug: 5 galleons

Niffler: 16 galleons, 9 sickles

Streeler: 4 galleons

Ask to Order:

Fire Crabs

Hippogriff

Griffin

Phoenix

Sphinxes

Winged Horses

Books

Brand New Beasts and How to Breed Them: 1 galleon, 15 sickles, 28 knuts

Toads and Chicken Eggs: Breeding Beasts for Dummies: 1 galleon, 16 sickles, 23 knuts

So 1965: Experimental Breeding in the 21st Century: 2 galleons, 11 sickles, 4 knuts

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BanaBatGirl · 02-06-2012, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tegz

Yeah yeah. Funny.

"Of course I am." Evander answered quietly, turning slightly to glance at Wes. "She's upset, she's worried about you. I never did like to see her cry." Why the hell else did Wes think Van was HERE? Really?

"She hardly needs another heartbreak, Wes."

Wes let out another long stream of curses, again directed at himself, and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Yeah, yeah I know. I still feel responsible for the whole... Armen thing."

Not that he gave a share, but Izzy HAD sort of... left Armen for him. So...so... "I really screwed up, huh."

Understatement of the year?

TeafortheSoul · 02-06-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

Wes let out another long stream of curses, again directed at himself, and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Yeah, yeah I know. I still feel responsible for the whole... Armen thing."

Not that he gave a share, but Izzy HAD sort of... left Armen for him. So...so... "I really screwed up, huh."

Understatement of the year?

Van just laughed, almost harshly. Armen Recard. Van still had it out for that man, and once Greingoth was done with his idea of a punishment in that whole dogsbody thing, Van had a few... plans of his own.

"Oh no. No. Iz got herself into THAT mess all on her own." Besides, "You're an upgrade." Obviously. They were good for each other when they weren't being idiots.

A shrug.

"Man up, it'll be fine." Van picked up one of the ingredients listed and held it up. "We'll get you sorted out and then after the full moon, you'll go to her and the two of you will set a Merlin-be-damned good example for the department, put your differences aside, and get those rookies up to scratch." Attitudes and disrespect needed to be obliterated.

Or, quite simply, they would be.

BanaBatGirl · 02-06-2012, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tegz

Van just laughed, almost harshly. Armen Recard. Van still had it out for that man, and once Greingoth was done with his idea of a punishment in that whole dogsbody thing, Van had a few... plans of his own.

"Oh no. No. Iz got herself into THAT mess all on her own." Besides, "You're an upgrade." Obviously. They were good for each other when they weren't being idiots.

A shrug.

"Man up, it'll be fine." Van picked up one of the ingredients listed and held it up. "We'll get you sorted out and then after the full moon, you'll go to her and the two of you will set a Merlin-be-damned good example for the department, put your differences aside, and get those rookies up to scratch." Attitudes and disrespect needed to be obliterated.

Or, quite simply, they would be.

He was an upgrade, was he? Wes hadn't realized Van was so... invested in their relationship. Heh. He cocked an eyebrow but didn't comment on that further.

"Right. Sir. Boss. Bud." Wes attempted a smile and ended up looking like his mouth was going through a series of stroke-related tremors. This would be difficult, but it was... well it was his fault, at least partially, so now it was his responsibility to fix. As for the rookies....

"Are you going to help with that, Van?" It was Wesley's turn to give HIM some looks. "I have a feeling I lost any respect I had with a few of them just... just today." He spat out the word respect with certain disgust. Someone's face was coming to the front of his mind.

TeafortheSoul · 02-06-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

He was an upgrade, was he? Wes hadn't realized Van was so... invested in their relationship. Heh. He cocked an eyebrow but didn't comment on that further.

"Right. Sir. Boss. Bud." Wes attempted a smile and ended up looking like his mouth was going through a series of stroke-related tremors. This would be difficult, but it was... well it was his fault, at least partially, so now it was his responsibility to fix. As for the rookies....

"Are you going to help with that, Van?" It was Wesley's turn to give HIM some looks. "I have a feeling I lost any respect I had with a few of them just... just today." He spat out the word respect with certain disgust. Someone's face was coming to the front of his mind.

Van returned the cocked eyebrow look. And what, did Wes truly thing that he, Evander, didn't keep tabs on the relationships in his department? Really, it was important after all who knew when it'd interfere with day to day business, like today for instance with this ridiculousness.

"Oh I'll help alright." Van rumbled, a slow smile spreading over his face. "There's a few hard heads I need to crack I think, but I spoke with Iz and she's going to pull rank first. I'm to be in reserve, so to speak." And boy would they regret it if they got sent to him. Van wasn't about to mess around. He tapped the head of his cane absently.

BanaBatGirl · 02-07-2012, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tegz

Van returned the cocked eyebrow look. And what, did Wes truly thing that he, Evander, didn't keep tabs on the relationships in his department? Really, it was important after all who knew when it'd interfere with day to day business, like today for instance with this ridiculousness.

"Oh I'll help alright." Van rumbled, a slow smile spreading over his face. "There's a few hard heads I need to crack I think, but I spoke with Iz and she's going to pull rank first. I'm to be in reserve, so to speak." And boy would they regret it if they got sent to him. Van wasn't about to mess around. He tapped the head of his cane absently.

All right, yes, Van was a good department head. Wes didn't need any more hints at that.

"Good." He mimicked the smile with a smirk of his own. "Glad that's not my division, anyway." He quite liked his hit wizards; speaking of.... "You did a good job with those promotions, by the way." Wes nodded and scooped up another ingredient. "They may be wet behind the ears but they'll train up nicely."

Also. "When do you..... want me back at work?" Sigh.

TeafortheSoul · 02-08-2012, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

All right, yes, Van was a good department head. Wes didn't need any more hints at that.

"Good." He mimicked the smile with a smirk of his own. "Glad that's not my division, anyway." He quite liked his hit wizards; speaking of.... "You did a good job with those promotions, by the way." Wes nodded and scooped up another ingredient. "They may be wet behind the ears but they'll train up nicely."

Also. "When do you..... want me back at work?" Sigh.

"You and me both." Van answered wryly. Yes he was in charge of the Aurors now but there was a reason he'd changed his mind and switched career paths himself. He hoped Isobel was ready to kick them into gear. She had some experienced hands that wouldn't mind getting into it and helping out after all.

"Dean and Lights have a lot of promise, and Alysson, she's someone you can count on. I enjoyed working with her when I returned to MLES." When he'd got out from cover. "She's got a good head on her shoulders, you can challenge her and I trust you will." Alysson was the type that, even if you couldn't see by looking at her, could sink her teeth into whatever you put in front of her.

Van raised one eyebrow. "When do you think you'll be ready?" The sooner the better in Evander's eyes.

BanaBatGirl · 02-08-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tegz

"You and me both." Van answered wryly. Yes he was in charge of the Aurors now but there was a reason he'd changed his mind and switched career paths himself. He hoped Isobel was ready to kick them into gear. She had some experienced hands that wouldn't mind getting into it and helping out after all.

"Dean and Lights have a lot of promise, and Alysson, she's someone you can count on. I enjoyed working with her when I returned to MLES." When he'd got out from cover. "She's got a good head on her shoulders, you can challenge her and I trust you will." Alysson was the type that, even if you couldn't see by looking at her, could sink her teeth into whatever you put in front of her.

Van raised one eyebrow. "When do you think you'll be ready?" The sooner the better in Evander's eyes.

Heh. "See, this is why we're friends, Van." Wes clapped a hand on his friend's shoulder and moved around him to pick up some more ingredients. He nodded at his descriptions of the new hit wizards, agreeing with about all of their points.

"Dean is sort of... my protégé. I look out for that kid." As for the other two... well obviously he didn't know them as well as Van did, but he certainly trusted his friend's and boss' judgment. "Lights worries me, sometimes, with her being so young, and an Animagus, and a mother already....." Merlin, so many things in one person. "I heard she proved herself with bringing down the Cult though." So she was good in his books. For now.

When would he be ready? "Ah.... give me a day." Or two. He was hesitant about asking for more, but... "I have a bad feeling about this full moon." It was going to rough.

TeafortheSoul · 02-08-2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl

Heh. "See, this is why we're friends, Van." Wes clapped a hand on his friend's shoulder and moved around him to pick up some more ingredients. He nodded at his descriptions of the new hit wizards, agreeing with about all of their points.

"Dean is sort of... my protégé. I look out for that kid." As for the other two... well obviously he didn't know them as well as Van did, but he certainly trusted his friend's and boss' judgment. "Lights worries me, sometimes, with her being so young, and an Animagus, and a mother already....." Merlin, so many things in one person. "I heard she proved herself with bringing down the Cult though." So she was good in his books. For now.

When would he be ready? "Ah.... give me a day." Or two. He was hesitant about asking for more, but... "I have a bad feeling about this full moon." It was going to rough.

"Is it? I thought it was because I've saved your skin more times than anyone deserves?" Van grinned at him, partly serious but it worked in reverse too. The main thing was that Evander was inclined to give Wes chances, as his employment had been, Van had done a lot to make certain things... go away.

"I noticed." Van nodded once, reserving judgement on that. It'd remain to be seen how well Wes did shaping the kid. "Yes, Lights... she's got her work cut out for her, as do you. And I'd like to see a little more discipline instilled in her regarding her Animagus abilities." Van wasn't so fond of it used too heavy-handedly.

Evander considered this.

"Do you need me?" He offered. Serious about it too. He'd be there if Wes needed. And Lil would happily be on hand to fix him up.

BanaBatGirl · 02-08-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tegz

"Is it? I thought it was because I've saved your skin more times than anyone deserves?" Van grinned at him, partly serious but it worked in reverse too. The main thing was that Evander was inclined to give Wes chances, as his employment had been, Van had done a lot to make certain things... go away.

"I noticed." Van nodded once, reserving judgement on that. It'd remain to be seen how well Wes did shaping the kid. "Yes, Lights... she's got her work cut out for her, as do you. And I'd like to see a little more discipline instilled in her regarding her Animagus abilities." Van wasn't so fond of it used too heavy-handedly.

Evander considered this.

"Do you need me?" He offered. Serious about it too. He'd be there if Wes needed. And Lil would happily be on hand to fix him up.

"That too." Ha. Where would Wesley be if it weren't for the timely interventions of his good friend Evander? He didn't want to follow that depressing train of thought too far.

Yes. They all had a lot of work coming there way, even if the Cult was dead and gone. "I agree. I'm not looking forward to the workplace smelling like dog all the time. I'll get her in line, no worries there." Merlin knew they had enough smelly ~~children~~ YATIs to look out for now.

"No." Wes was never one to ask for help. He shook his head and wedged the list of ingredients out of his friend's paw. "I think.... once I have everything here, which I just about do now, thanks.... I'll be good to go." Good to go into isolation, anyway.

**Leowald Milner** · 08-10-2012, 03:30 AM

Approaching the shop, Leowald had apparated a safe distance away so he could check out the area well. He had business to do here. Looking to his left and to the right his eyes shiftily moving around him, he turned with his back to the shop, pulling out a clipboard from his robes, to look more professional. Stepping back into the doorway he opened the door behind him reaching back with his hand.

Slipping through the door, he closed the Spiny Serpent's door with a snap behind him. Stepping fully into the shop, he looked around carefully, waiting to be noticed.

Mell · 08-10-2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Leowald Milner

Approaching the shop, Leowald had apparated a safe distance away so he could check out the area well. He had business to do here. Looking to his left and to the right his eyes shiftily moving around him, he turned with his back to the shop, pulling out a clipboard from his robes, to look more professional. Stepping back into the doorway he opened the door behind him reaching back with his hand.

Slipping through the door, he closed the Spiny Serpent's door with a snap behind him. Stepping fully into the shop, he looked around carefully, waiting to be noticed.

Dorin always knew when someone was about to enter the shop. It was just one of his many talents. And today was no different. He had been out the back when he 'felt' the arrival so discarding the objects he had been checking out, he casually strolled out to the counter.

The customer was no different from any other shifty looking character that came into the shop. Dorin placed his hands on the counter, his fingers just inches away from the wand that was holstered underneath the counter top. "What can I do for you?" he asked in a gruff voice.

**Leowald Milner** · 08-10-2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mell

Dorin always knew when someone was about to enter the shop. It was just one of his many talents. And today was no different. He had been out the back when he 'felt' the arrival so discarding the objects he had been checking out, he casually strolled out to the counter.

The customer was no different from any other shifty looking character that came into the shop. Dorin placed his hands on the counter, his fingers just inches away from the wand that was holstered underneath the counter top. "What can I do for you?" he asked in a gruff voice.

His eyes flicked around the room at any movement or shadow that caught his attention. Every sound, tiny as it was drew his eye to it. His back was still toward the door and he'd only taken the one step inside. His hand was settled on the handle of his wand, as it always was, particularly when he was in Knockturn Alley.

The clipboard there only for show for anyone who might be nosy enough to wonder what he was doing there, he stepped forward slowly as a man stepped behind the counter. His gaze flicked around again, making sure they were completely alone. "I'm here for the 'special delivery'." he said in a hoarse voice, his attention falling back on the man in front of him.

Mell · 08-10-2012, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Leowald Milner

His eyes flicked around the room at any movement or shadow that caught his attention. Every sound, tiny as it was drew his eye to it. His back was still toward the door and he'd only taken the one step inside. His hand was settled on the handle of his wand, as it always was, particularly when he was in Knockturn Alley.

The clipboard there only for show for anyone who might be nosy enough to wonder what he was doing there, he stepped forward slowly as a man stepped behind the counter. His gaze flicked around again, making sure they were completely alone. "I'm here for the 'special delivery'." he said in a hoarse voice, his attention falling back on the man in front of him.

Every person that walked into one of the stores of Knocturn Alley wore the same expression as this man was wearing. It didn't necessarily mean they were up to no good, they just didn't want to be seen in a place that was generally up to no good.

Dorin made absolutely no reaction at the mention of the 'special delivery.' He merely nodded his head and grunted. "I'll go get it." He turned on his heel and disappeared into the back room, returning moments later carrying a package and he placed it into the counter, keeping a firm hand on top of it. The man could have it when he got his money. And not before.

**Leowald Milner** · 08-10-2012, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mell

Every person that walked into one of the stores of Knocturn Alley wore the same expression as this man was wearing. It didn't necessarily mean they were up to no good, they just didn't want to be seen in a place that was generally up to no good.

Dorin made absolutely no reaction at the mention of the 'special delivery.' He merely nodded his head and grunted. "I'll go get it." He turned on his heel and disappeared into the back room, returning moments later carrying a package and he placed it into the counter, keeping a firm hand on top of it. The man could have it when he got his money. And not before.

His face showed no emotion nor recognition whatsoever. Not even when the man said he'd go get it. His eyes followed the man as turned on his heel and walked away. His fingers still fingering his wand as he stood there placing the clipboard on the counter. His eyes moved around the room as he waited, making sure they were still alone.

He didn't miss the man's return, nor the fact he hadn't moved his hand from the package. Smart man. Giving a short nod to the package "It all there?" Lifting his eyebrow just slightly he made sure the man understood that it had better be, Because he was paying a damn good amount of galleons for that package. If anything was missing he would be returning. And that he wouldn't take very kindly to.

Mell · 08-10-2012, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Leowald Milner

His face showed no emotion nor recognition whatsoever. Not even when the man said he'd go get it. His eyes followed the man as turned on his heel and walked away. His fingers still fingering his wand as he stood there placing the clipboard on the counter. His eyes moved around the room as he waited, making sure they were still alone.

He didn't miss the man's return, nor the fact he hadn't moved his hand from the package. Smart man. Giving a short nod to the package "It all there?" Lifting his eyebrow just slightly he made sure the man understood that it had better be, Because he was paying a damn good amount of galleons for that package. If anything was missing he would be returning. And that he wouldn't take very kindly to.

Maybe another time, Dorin may have considered short changing the man by leaving out a few items but he was older now and knew the repercussions of doing such a thing.

He lifted his hand a few inches off the top of the package while his free hand went to the wand under the counter. Just in case. "You can check it out for yourself if you like. But I can assure you everything is there."

**Leowald Milner** · 08-10-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mell

Maybe another time, Dorin may have considered short changing the man by leaving out a few items but he was older now and knew the repercussions of doing such a thing.

He lifted his hand a few inches off the top of the package while his free hand went to the wand under the counter. Just in case. "You can check it out for yourself if you like. But I can assure you everything is there."

His gaze that rarely met another person's went to the man's face. He'd be a fool not to have his hand on his wand at that point, and knew where his free hand moved towards. Still showing no sign of recognition, "It's fine." he said quietly.

Reaching into his pocket he dropped the bag of galleons on the counter in front of the man without another word with the hand that was not on his wand. "It's all there, not a knut less then you require, nor a knut more." He didn't move just waited for the man to make his move.

Mell · 08-11-2012, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Leowald Milner

His gaze that rarely met another person's went to the man's face. He'd be a fool not to have his hand on his wand at that point, and knew where his free hand moved towards. Still showing no sign of recognition, "It's fine." he said quietly.

Reaching into his pocket he dropped the bag of galleons on the counter in front of the man without another word with the hand that was not on his wand. "It's all there, not a knut less then you require, nor a knut more." He didn't move just waited for the man to make his move.

Dorin's gaze met the other man's and his eyes too, showed nothing. You didn't get by in this field of work by showing others what you were thinking or feeling. Although he wasn't a man who felt anything so it was easy for him.

Only when he heard the clink of galleons hit the counter top, did he tear his gaze away and his hand moved away from the package and scooped up the bag. "It better be." he said in a low voice. "Or I'll be hunting you down."

He took a step away from counter, bringing his wand and the galleons with him as he did so and made a small gesture towards the door. Their business was now done.

**Leowald Milner** · 08-11-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mell

Dorin's gaze met the other man's and his eyes too, showed nothing. You didn't get by in this field of work by showing others what you were thinking or feeling. Although he wasn't a man who felt anything so it was easy for him.

Only when he heard the clink of galleons hit the counter top, did he tear his gaze away and his hand moved away from the package and scooped up the bag. "It better be." he said in a low voice. "Or I'll be hunting you down."

He took a step away from counter, bringing his wand and the galleons with him as he did so and made a small gesture towards the door. Their business was now done.

Turning his head and nodding just a tiny bit, to acknowledge his words. Leo didn't say another word, picking up the package and his clipboard before backing away. His gaze moving around the shop to ensure they were still alone as he backed away, his gaze went back to the man, before he opened the door behind him and slipped out of the shop.

Shutting the door behind him he stayed in the shadows, as he entered the alley, his eyes alert to any movement as he looked around slowly, turning on the spot he apparated away, with the package in hand.

PuppySara · 03-29-2013, 09:45 PM

Bryson walked into the shop and sighed, now where was the plant that William needed? He sighed, agitated that he had to do William's work to keep his secret just that. At least he had her to make it a little better.

Somnium · 03-29-2013, 09:59 PM

Jewel came in, flipping her hair, "Why the heck are you dragging me to shop around for William?" She sighed and pouted, "It isnt even fun." She crossed her arms, "Cant you just make one of your minions do it for us?" Jewel looked at him, "What does he even need plants for? I mean how the heck does it help in his expertise?" She rolled her eyes and started to grumble.

PuppySara · 03-29-2013, 10:47 PM

"He's stuck his nose in our business and I can still get in trouble for being Anton's son." Bryson looked at her, "And I asked if you wanted to run errands with me, never said you had to come." He looked at her and sighed, "I don't know why he needs it, but if I don't want you killed or myself, so I'm not questioning him."

Somnium · 03-30-2013, 12:51 AM

Jewel sighed, "If he doesnt stop sticking his nose into others' businesses then he wont have a nose soon." She grumbled then looked at him, "You promised me a nice dinner if I did though." She pouted and messed with his hair. "What plant does he need exactly anyways?" Jewel looked around at the store then back at Bryson.

PuppySara · 03-30-2013, 02:09 AM

"Well, I suppose I do know how to bribe," Bryson chuckled and kissed her lightly, "And careful... He's a fellow boss, you can't hurt him... Unfortunately." Bryson sighed, "He needs a kneazle, fluxweed, and a bit of Devil's snare." He shook his head, "Man's a moron."

Somnium · 03-30-2013, 02:16 AM

Jewel smiled, "That you do." She laughed, "I know... I didnt say im the one who would do it..." She smirked then looked confused, "What does that make?" She wasnt good at potions... but she was awesome at spell work.

PuppySara · 03-30-2013, 02:44 AM

"Damned if I know what it makes, I just know he needs them and 'I'm to have them to him quickly or else'." He said the last part with a Romanian accent, "The guy's an idiot."

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