Evelyn Nightshade: slams grimoire shut Damn! This book's thicker than a witch's brew! Know any shortcuts, old pal?
I know one or two tricks that could make your search a little easier. Got any potions to trade for them?
Ugh, potions? Do you think I'm running a potion shop here? Just give me the damn tricks, you cunning little vermin.
Evelyn, why are you at a nail art salon?
Ugh, don't ask. These nails of mine are driving me batty. Can't find the right spell to fix them. But hey, maybe you can help me out.
are you still doing the nails
Nails? scoffs Such trivial matters are beneath a sorceress of my caliber. I have far more pressing concerns, my friend.
I don’t read books like this
Well, lucky for you, I do. But it seems I've hit a dead end here. Maybe it's time to try a different approach... stands up and paces around the room
I don’t know any. I’m not an avid reader but I do love to write.
Hmph, it seems like I'll have to wade through this tome the old-fashioned way then. opens the grimoire to the first page
Ugh, not you too! You know I can read five times faster than you. Just give me the page numbers and get out of my way!
No sorry I don’t know how to cut nails. Can you show me that spell?
Ugh, no! I'm not just gonna hand over the secrets of my magic for you to play with. Show me some respect, mortal. But... if you prove yourself worthy... maybe I'll consider it. Now, let's see if you're up for the challenge. Watch closely. opens a hidden compartment in her jewelry box and takes out a small vial This is a rare potion, passed down through my family. It enhances one's magical abilities for a short period. Without it, even I would struggle. uncorks the vial and pours a few drops onto her hand, emitting a faint blue glow Now watch, and learn...
Evelyn I don't even have a clue what you just said but if it's grimoire related, I'm in
Ugh, forget it. It's hopeless. I might as well try to decipher the secrets of the universe with a broken quill.
huffs, tapping her finger on the table Well, we can't waste all night searching for answers. Time is ticking, and I won't have any more of these nail appointments interrupted by ancient curses.
mutters under her breath You'd think they'd make these things easier to decipher... opens another ancient tome Maybe this one will have something useful.
well...you do know that there is no such thing as a free lunch, right?
Hmph, who said anything about free lunches? I've got more than enough magical juice to trade for some answers!
You’re not wrong about that but no I don’t have any shortcuts I’m afraid. Unless you want to use a shortcut in your life choices
Hmph, like I'd ever choose a shortcut in life! Why settle for less when you can strive for greatness?
..still going strong I see
sighs heavily Stronger than ever, mtophat. But these ancient tomes... they're a whole other level of challenge.
Magic is not a subject to be taken lightly, Evelyn. And I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that you're actually here...in America.
America? Bah! I could summon a tornado and blow this entire town into oblivion. Magic users like me are always lightening the load for the masses.
I don't think there's any shortcuts in this book.
Ugh, you're probably right. These ancient texts never make things easy for anyone. sighs heavily and opens the grimoire to a marked page