She made sure she had everything. She put her arms band away in a cluttered drawer and took a mechanical looking stick, a smartstick.

"Oh c'mon, this better work. How did it go again… 'Travel'..." she muttered to herself as she stared at the artificial wand.

While murmuring several possible incantations, she went "Aha!" the moment she figured out.

She thought long and hard, to the point where her nose began to sweat and chanted, "...Far, far… away!"

The wand glowed along with the floor as it rose above her. Mysterious characters flashed as she disappeared.

The scenery was dark until she stepped out of the alley in her dark cloak and comfy coat. The lights filled the streets as people were still bustling about, preparing for the Winter Star Feast. She held onto the cloak and patted her pocket, snickering at her own plans.

She sneakily scuttled over to a small cottage and knocked at the door. A merfolk boy came out and greeted the girl as he rubbed his eyes, "Ah… Mistress Tani, good evening!"

"Mylas! Nice to see you. Let's get in so we can get started right away!"

The boy nodded as he let Tani inside. The door closed as she put down her hood. He led her to a table and offered the girl a seat.

"Now, did you bring the requirements, miss?" Mylas questioned as he sat down.

Tani dug into one of her pockets and pulled out a small pouch. "Here are the frochivitos," she answered as she put it down on the table, "and you don't have to call me 'miss' or 'mistress' all the time! Calling me Tani would be just fine."

"I'm so sorry, Tani. Did you bring the silk ribbon? Please remember it can't just be any plain old ribbon."

"I remember," she responded as she dug her hand into another pocket, "ehm, here's a few I got back at the tailor shop.". Bits of different ribbons were laid on the table, ribbons and scraps of cloth were clumped up as well.

Trying not to be rude, Mylas sighed and took a ribbon from the pile. "This nice, long one would do just fine." he stated as he began to wrap it around the clippings he had been given.

The ribbon was a bright, noticeable red with the silk shimmering in the light. It was tied in a pretty bow, the branches held elegantly together. Tani sat in her seat, in amusement and thrill on what would happen next. Mylas placed the plant in front of him and began to murmur incantations. The plant's berries started to glow as their hues shifted into a bright pink.

Tani was on the edge, holding the sides of her seat while staring at the plant's transformation. An aura formed around it and- pop! It went as the light disappeared. "Woah…" the girl sputtered. Mylas stopped talking and took the plant. Delicately, he examined it and grinned at his success.

"So? Did it work?" she questioned out of impatience and curiosity.

The boy held it in front of her and answered, "It did! I am so glad." He passed it to Tani with her eyes full of glee and mischief. "Now, Tani. Please remember my reminders about the plant, and be careful in all. I myself have not have much experience with such a rare plant, but I would be cautious of what the writings have said about it."

"Of course I'll be careful about it! I've experienced many dangers myself and I'm sure I can handle this one."

"But this affects other people! I'm not so sure about your own motives."

"It will be fine, Mylas. I have enough people telling me to be sane about my actions. And thank you so much for doing this for me!"

The boy stuttered in his words with doubt, but took her thanks. "Of course! I would be glad to help anytime."

She put the plant back in the pouch and hopped up from her seat. While trotting over to the door, she put her hood back on and made her way out. Mylas mused, 'Maybe this wasn't such a good idea… But she has her own advisors! She'll do this for the good of things. I hope…'