Magic Box, Thursday

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Ami was at the counter, leafing through a catalog of chemistry equipment.

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He slipped in, not expecting Andrew but a little disappointed he wasn't there.

"Hello," he said to the girl at the counter.

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"Hello. How may I help you?" Ami smiled politely at the customer.

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He recognized her from class and gave her a nod.

"Uh, I was wondering if you could help me figure out what I could get someone as, er, a gift. From here."

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"Well, i could try. What do they like? Are they a practitioner of magic? Or just starting out?"

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"I.. don't really know. I know he works here," he admitted, "so I thought he might like something from here. Do you know Andrew?"

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Ami thought about it. "I believe we have met" she could clearly picture the boy "I do not know him well though."

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He sighed, just a little.

"Aha. Well, uh," you're a girl "you work here. Can you think of something someone might like as a present?"

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Ami hmmmed. "Well, books are always good. And in the case of things from this place, safe. But then again, crystals are pretty..."

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Somewhere, somewhen Professor Raymond Knowby wakes up in a cold sweat. Riiiiight.

Ahem.

"I bought a crystal before," he said. "Or I almost did."

He'd have to ask Andrew about that. He'd forgotten until now.

"Anything else?"

Since if he wanted books, he could probably get them from his own workplace.

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"Candles? Tarot cards? I would really go with books though. We have some on ancient languages but also several practical starter guides."

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"Candles might be nice," he thought. And practical as well.

"May I see your candles?"

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"Of course, right this way" Ami led him to the display. The candles came in all various colors, with little notes next to each color specifying what magics that color was good for. There were tapers and votives and various odd shapes as well.

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He looked at them for a moment before finding just the one.

It was the color of the shirt Andrew had worn that one night, the one that brought out his eyes. It smelled sweet as well, a little like the soap from their laundry adventure.

It was just right.

"This?"

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Ami looked at the candle. "It is supposed to bring power to the one who burns it." she said with a glance at the card dangling from the candle. "It should be a very nice present."

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"I hope so," and he nodded.

"That one."

He reached into his pocket and pulled out his new wallet.

"If you would?"

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"Of course" Ami walked to the register and rung up the candle. "That will be handewavy please."

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He handed the money over happily, proud of himself for estimating rather correctly, before putting his wallet away.

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Ami wrapped the candle in tissue paper and placed it in a plastic bag. "Is there anythign else you need?"

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He glanced idly at the crystals on the other side of the store and shook his head. Best to get dinner started.

"No, thank you."

He smiled at her.

"For your help."

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"You are welcome. I hope Andrew likes the candle."

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He rolled his eyes comically.

"I hope he does too."

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Ami had no idea why he was rolling his eyes, but whatever, customer. So she just smiled.

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Bad joke, apparently. He kept that in mind.

"Have a nice day."

And off he went.