Post by Aria Onyx Grave on Sept 16, 2010 16:09:30 GMT -5
Aria had run out of snakes eyes and tears of a mouse, they weren’t much of a worry to her as she could pick them up from almost anywhere, but the real worry was platypus fur. It was classed as endangered so it was not allowed to be hunted; she would have to order it illegally and make a secret exchange at the Docks.
However, that was easier said than done, with those stupid good witches around. They would surely notice a Negative Measure spell being cast, it was unmistakable due to the static energy it caused. Humans always blamed it on coming storms, but anyone who understands magic knows that it was someone trying to hide something magical and illegal. Aria would have to place the order and perform the spell seconds before the shipment was due to arrive, so she could cover her tracks discreetly. It was a good thing her ‘Dribble Wheezy’ potion made a fortune on the black market because it made all of the trouble worthwhile.
Aria contacted the people who could bring her the platypus fur and arranged for the goods to arrive the next day at 11PM; this gave her time to prepare for her risky move.
10:58 PM struck, Aria had been waiting at the Docks for at least fifteen minutes just to be safe, but now the time had come for her to perform the tricky magic required for the Negative Measure spell. Aria took a deep breath and began the incantation.
“Elosheque,
Tishru clepherd,
Modree opeclyzu crazye; fodremien.
Phihi ofanozius,
Phihi ofanozius phihi ofanozius.
Phihi ofanozius,
Ecisycar shokri themias, floyn, niwizojiel.
Asessa ihari itagatias.”
Aria felt the air change slightly just as she saw the boat arriving; she smiled to herself, confidant that no one would be able to see what exchange was about to happen.
“Hello Arthur. I have missed you; I trust that my shipment is okay?” Aria greeted the weather beaten man.
“Yea’. An’ it’s the las’ time I’m doin’ it, ya’ understan’?” Arthur said gruffly as he hauled a crate down from the boat.
“I understand, and I thank you. Here is your money.” Aria smiled and watched the man sail away.
Now all she had to do was lay low for a few days until the witches forgot about the Negative Measure spell and she would be fine, but first was the trip home with her illegal goods.
However, that was easier said than done, with those stupid good witches around. They would surely notice a Negative Measure spell being cast, it was unmistakable due to the static energy it caused. Humans always blamed it on coming storms, but anyone who understands magic knows that it was someone trying to hide something magical and illegal. Aria would have to place the order and perform the spell seconds before the shipment was due to arrive, so she could cover her tracks discreetly. It was a good thing her ‘Dribble Wheezy’ potion made a fortune on the black market because it made all of the trouble worthwhile.
Aria contacted the people who could bring her the platypus fur and arranged for the goods to arrive the next day at 11PM; this gave her time to prepare for her risky move.
10:58 PM struck, Aria had been waiting at the Docks for at least fifteen minutes just to be safe, but now the time had come for her to perform the tricky magic required for the Negative Measure spell. Aria took a deep breath and began the incantation.
“Elosheque,
Tishru clepherd,
Modree opeclyzu crazye; fodremien.
Phihi ofanozius,
Phihi ofanozius phihi ofanozius.
Phihi ofanozius,
Ecisycar shokri themias, floyn, niwizojiel.
Asessa ihari itagatias.”
Aria felt the air change slightly just as she saw the boat arriving; she smiled to herself, confidant that no one would be able to see what exchange was about to happen.
“Hello Arthur. I have missed you; I trust that my shipment is okay?” Aria greeted the weather beaten man.
“Yea’. An’ it’s the las’ time I’m doin’ it, ya’ understan’?” Arthur said gruffly as he hauled a crate down from the boat.
“I understand, and I thank you. Here is your money.” Aria smiled and watched the man sail away.
Now all she had to do was lay low for a few days until the witches forgot about the Negative Measure spell and she would be fine, but first was the trip home with her illegal goods.
