Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view
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Once Vesper completed giving instructions, I wrote down the information she requested, and she started fetching various things from the drawers and shelves and arranging them around the crystal ball.
My eyes grew wider with every next item that Vesper placed on the table. Some colorful stones, dried leaves, a golden nugget that glowed faintly, a black rock which released smoke... Now we are talking! This looks like a witch's business!
Vesper cackled. "Do you want to be my apprentice?"
I shook my head vigorously, slightly embarrassed that she noticed me staring like a kid in the candy store.
Vesper walked to the incense burner and sprinkled something inside, making the scent change slightly to a metallic one.
