"Right. Introductions. Kari Delaney, Simba's mate, boxy. Avery Therian, awesome Doctor Who fan, fluffy. Kari, Avery, these two are Nigel and Neil Morninglory, witches in two of the units here in the city. My charming shadow is my squire, Ryuu Sei." Meryn frowned and picked up another crystal, this one clouded. "Did it take?"
Kari walked over to Meryn and looked at the crystal. "What is it?
Meryn looked up at her beaming. "My Baby Keelans have been wo
rking on a way to affix a spell to crystals."
"Baby Keelans?" Kari asked.
Meryn's excitement dimmed. "They remind me of someone back home, younger versions."
Avery laid a head on Meryn's shoulder. "Is that person okay?"
Meryn nodded, still looking sad. "Yes, but he's not in his body right now."
Avery's brows snapped together. "Huh?"
Neil shook his head. "Don't bother, we can't get an answer outta of her about it."
"It's complicated," Meryn argued.
"Obviously," Kari drawled.
Avery lifted his head. "Is that a spell?" he asked, pointing to the crystal.
Meryn's head bobbed. "Yup. When we heard what that dickhead did to Declan, we decided to move the drone project up on our 'To Do' list. We're going to fly this baby to the detention cell and hit him with the spell."
Avery's eyes widened. "Is that legal?"
Meryn shrugged. "To-may-toe, to-mah-to. It's not like it'd kill him, well, not this spell." Meryn waved the brown crystal around.
Kari pulled Avery back. "What does that one do?"
"Diarrhea," Meryn said, grinning wickedly.
"And some nightmares thrown in for fun. The whole point is to try to get him to shit himself," Nigel explained.
Avery looked between the three proud looking mad scientist. "Can I play?"
They all nodded. "Of course," Neil said, patting the seat next to him.
"Avery dear, what about your new position?" Kari asked, not really comfortable leaving him with this nutty trio.
Avery turned his face crestfallen. "I can start tomorrow. We weren't really planning on working anyway; this was our vacation. Besides, I know it will take you a couple days to get Magnus sorted. All I need are industrial strength anti-bacterial wipes and maybe a bonfire to clean out that horrid woman's desk."
"Bonfire?" Meryn asked, looking interested.
"Horrid woman?" Neil asked at the same time.
Kari smiled. "I may have choked the life out of Magnus' secretary before throwing her across the room and getting her fired. Avery is her replacement. I will be working with Magnus to get the funnel of information he has been receiving organized, especially since it looks like we will be moving here since I am mated to Declan."
"Kick ass!" Meryn giggled. "You'll get along great with Eva."
"Is she the one with the perfect roundhouse kick?" Kari asked.
"Yup. She's awesome."
"Did you get an update about Declan?" Neil asked.