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Marcel turns to concentrate onyou, but would you allow us to try and discover what this spell is? I’rateful of the practice I’m not half as experienced as Gabriel in this field, so it would be a first for me to unravel an old spell”

I would have thought that Gabriel was the less experienced judging froe They probably think I’ to find out all about this spell In truth, the only reason I’ around is because I want the job I just applied for Speaking of which, maybe I can use Marcel’s sudden interest in me to my benefit

I’m quiet for a an?”

“That depends” I reply

“On what?” he asks, s widely

“A that shop assistant job you’re looking to fill?” I ask, sweet as pie

Marcel smiles even wider this ti, “Well I don’t see why not, can you start tomorrow?”

“Of course” I say with a grin

“All right then, be here for ten and I’ll show you the ropes”

“Great,” I answer happily and shake Marcel’s hand, before turning to Gabriel “See you Gabriel”

“Bye Tegan,” he replies, and smiles at me with a little more confidence this time God, he is adorable

I head ho in my step, happy that I’ve actually found a job, even if the means were somewhat unconventional I don’t really knohat to think of Marcel’s ideas abouta spell cast on e hie onover with Chinese takeaway My sto ress

At six on the dot Nicky walks throughin one arm and a bottle of rock shandy in the other Nor wine, but I think she’s concerned abouttoo rey cotton bottoms and an old t-shirt She takes two plates out of the cupboard and dishes up the chicken chow mein, rice and won tons Yuood news

“Hey, guess what?” I say, eyeing a won ton

“What?” she asks, while si chicken into her mouth