~ Four years later: Enzo, age: 14 ~
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"Now, tell me what you see," Elder Jadis instructed me.
I tried to repress the heavy sigh that was begging to escape my chest. I peered over the side of the cauldron as green ooze started to bubble in it. Some of it splashed me in the face and I nearly gagged at the smell.
"Go on, tell me," Edler Jadis urged me.
This time I did sigh as I tried to peer more into the cauldron.
"I see green goo that's looking a bit over-done," I told her.
When I turned my head, Elder Jadis was giving me an unamused look. The corners of my lips twitched upwards, but I fought the smile. If I smile now, she's going to start laughing, and we'll get nothing done.
Elder Jadis is 863-years-old. She still looks quit
