Its always the gardener!
- The Journey to the Afterlife
***Kingdom Newerth, Capital City***
***Seria***
This is becoming overly complicated and I am not into complicated stuff. At least not when it involves the lives of those who are close to .
Complicated point number one. I created a complete ss in that interrogation cell and they simply let go. As if what I did was completely normal under the circumstances. The only one who seed at least a little fazed was Clarity.
Complicated point number two. Are they suspecting sothing? Was it so kind of sick test to make sure how far I would go? But how did they even connect with the spirits? Pure deductions and suspicions? I am fairly sure that there is no solid evidence. Maybe Charles's gift is more capable than Marcus allowed to see?
I turn around the last corner and head directly towards my shop. It's late evening, so the shop is still open and Adea is usually hanging out there. After a long ti of fighting my conflicting feelings I decided that I can't trust Adea with the knowledge about the pathways. My guts are telling that I can trust her, but my brain says no. Despite her regained mories, Adea is still a different person. As Jazira, she always looked out for apart from that one incident when she abducted , and my parents went out of control to get back.
Our roles as protector and disciple are now reversed. I haven't known her long enough to be completely sure about her reactions towards my plans.
She and her mother lived an entire lifespan in this realm. They have ties to this place and won't give it up that easily. Or am I making it too complicated? It's not like they made the best of mories in this city. But with the third prince Adea found soone who she likes. And things are looking good for her. Young love can be the cause for so seriously stupid decisions.
I'll have to protect her in a different way than giving her sensitive information about the pathways.
Reaching for the bracer on my left forearm, I imagine three pieces of jewellery. The mana crystal obeys without trouble and forms the items I wished for. Once they are in my hand, I concentrate to embed the necessary enchantnts into the items.
Enchanting mana crystals isn't an issue of power, just one of knowledge. The crystals themselves are already pure energy, so the process of enchanting them is just a matter of forming the spell matrix. Which ans that the crystals are only as good as the knowledge of the enchanter.
Once I am done, I enter the shop and notice with satisfaction that all three of my pets are at ho. Patricia is in front of the shop, serving the custors. Jimmy is at the bar and Adea is at her usual place, doing howork. First, I head over to Jimmy and smile at him. He is standing behind the bar and doing so calculations regarding the monthly inco.
After a few monts he notices and looks up. His brows arch and he looks at as if I am about to do sothing really horrible to him.
As if... though I have to admit that four out of five tis I am up to no good.
Do you like Patricia? She is investing a lot of ti in you, I assert.
His eyes narrow as he tries to find the correct answer. Its cute that he still thinks he can avoid trouble with the right choice of words. She is beautiful.
I poke his chest. You've indeed learned a lot since I started to take care of you. But this ti I want to know what you really think. Leaning in closer, I whisper, How is your private ti with Patricia? Would you stay with her, even if she didn't know your true na? Should I give you the chance for a little payback? I could lock her up in the basent and find out her true na...
His face reddens in anger and he forces the words from between his teeth. Don't... hurt... her!
Stretch out your hand. I command, putting power into my voice.
Jimmy's expression slackens and he reaches out. I take his hand and place two of the trinkets in his hand, then I whisper a set of instructions into his ear and let go. He closes his hand around the items and forms a tight fist, an expression of disbelief and shock on his face.
I am honestly not sure if he is about to laugh, cry, hug, or hit . What's interesting to watch though, is the fact that the redness of anger is replaced by pale dread as he walks out of the store and across the street.
Maybe a bit too much compulsion?
Nah! I turn around and head for Adea who is doing her howork at her usual place. She eyes with suspicion as I approach her. When I am close enough, she whispers, You did sothing to Jimmy! Didn't you?
I raise both eyebrows and take the seat next to her. I thought you don't like him?
Adea snorts and shrugs her shoulders. Mom likes him. I am not so low as to be mad at her for finding soone who she is happy with. My initial reaction was just so bad because she really surprised . She could have told sooner. What made her think that I'd disapprove of her finding one guy to go steady with? In fact, having one man is far better than dozens.
Smiling, I place the third trinket in front of her. It's an earring. Then you will like her reaction when Jimmy returns. I just returned from my visit to the palace and brought sothing that's important for his future.
Adea's eyes start sparkling as she reaches for the earring. That's so beautiful! It's made out of the sa crystal as the ones you are wearing!
I smile and nod. Yes, I am a very generous person.
Adea purses her lips as she inspects the item. This feels strange. It's almost like... his items. There is so much power. Are you sure that you dont know where your parents are?
It's a mana crystal. I enchanted it with a little protective charm. Please wear it at all tis. Sothing dangerous is going on with the spirits. If you have this, I will be able to sleep much better. I take the earring from her and close the clip around her right ear. The item lds firmly to the skin, making it almost impossible to remove.
My little pupil reaches up towards the earring. How do I take it off?
You can't, I answer, smiling.
She drops her hand. What if I want to take it off?
You can't. I answer, still smiling.
Are you joking!? she calls out.
Nope. I pat her head. Keep it for now. It will keep you safe when I am not here to protect you. When you beco a god for real, you will have it off in no ti.
Now it's Adea's turn to beco worried. Is it really that bad with the spirits? There are rumours at the university, but everyone is saying that the people are exaggerating.
I shrug. Who knows. I think its better to take precautions than to be sorry later.
Through the window, I see Jimmy returning from across the street. In his hand is a hand-picked bouquet of flowers. They are apparently fresh from the palace garden inside the park. The flowers there are unique to the city. A gardener is tending to them twenty-four-seven. I point at the scene and pat Adea's shoulder. Oh! Oh! This is going to beco good! Just watch!
Adea's mouth opens in surprise. Sadly, her jaw is unable to fall further. Otherwise it would have surely hit the table. You...
I allow myself a girly squeal as Jimmy heads directly for Patricia who is serving a pair of custors. He drops to his knees, offering her the flowers and the two rings I gave him. Everyone is looking at them and Patricia's forehead is furrowed in honest surprise. Jimmy is saying sothing.
For a mont, I fear that she slls my involvent in this, but then she screams in delight and snatches the rings away from him.
Sealing the deal, she puts one ring on Jimmy and the other on herself. People all around start clapping and whistling. The rosy atmosphere is a little dulled as soone who looks like a gardener cos across the street, shouting.
I put a hand around Adea and sigh. That's exactly how it should be.
Jimmy starts bowing to the gardener, apologizing. His face shows no remorse at all.
Adea shakes her head. You are evil. Was it your idea to steal the flowers from the palace garden? You knew that would happen.
I lean my head on Adea's shoulder. Oh, child. You've forgotten so much about your previous self. Such things aren't morable at all if everything is perfect. Now they have sothing to look back to and laugh.
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