Circe's Shop of Magical Wonders

[Ookalf]

Sure thing. And come back any time!

[AmbushCat]

*Thaddea re-enters the shop a few minutes later; she's carrying a yeti mask that's wearing a kimono and a pair of boots, armed with twin energy pistols. She holds it over a wastebasket for a few moments, then all the 'borrowed' items collapse into a pile of dust within.*

Caught the bounty I was hunting, but she went to pieces completely. I have no complaints.

[Ookalf]

*Circe shakes her head.* You know, I do try to make these things to last...

[AmbushCat]

Is that resignation I hear? You should be used to that by now.

[Rebel Rebel]

*A woman walks in.*

So... shrinking potions?

[Ookalf]

Is that resignation I hear? You should be used to that by now.

Yeah, yeah. I just can't help but feel a bit of frustration from time to time.

*A woman walks in.*

So... shrinking potions?

*Circe looks to the woman.* Yes, I have those... Why do you ask?

[AmbushCat]

Yeah, yeah. I just can't help but feel a bit of frustration from time to time.

*rolls her eyes* Fine. If memory serves, you were "born"---so to speak---during autumn, correct?

[Ookalf]

Eh, I forget the date... That sounds about right, though. What about it?

[AmbushCat]

Tell you what. Next time I'm in the area, I'll borrow something and return it in good condition.

Cynth: *cheerfully* Sure. And if you look out the window, you can see Ryoga Hibiki soaring through the sky.

I sense disbelief.

[Ookalf]

...OK, sure. Not sure what my birthday has to do with anything, but let's go ahead and see if you actually can manage that.

[AmbushCat]

It's a deal, then. *glances at a window warily* Now if you'll excuse me, I have to take my leave. There's a walking bottle of alcohol approaching the shop.

*Thaddea disappears in a flash of lightning.*

[Ookalf]

Uh-huh... *Circe looks to Cynth.* So. You think she meant that literally, or...?

[AmbushCat]

Cynth: *sniffs the air; freezes momentarily* I think you're about to find out...

*The mouse burrows into her bedding in an attempt to protect her sensitive nose from the distinctive scent of booze. Stumbling footsteps can be heard outside if one listens closely enough.*

[Ookalf]

...This is going to be unpleasant, isn't it? *Circe sets up an air freshener behind the counter and prepares for whatever's coming.*

[AmbushCat]

*After a few moments, the door rattles a bit before opening. Seems Thaddea wasn't saying it literally, although the truth isn't much better; the person in question is someone who hasn't appeared in the Villes for quite some time.*

Calico: Mm. Errrr... *staggers into the shop, pulling the door closed behind her* ...Okay. Okay. Kays. ... *squints at Circe for a second before it clicks in her mind* I thinks I recognize yas now. The magic-toting not-Champ, right?