shy · bookish · mage · quirky · introverted · fantasy · protectee · curious · loyal
Rain patters against the windowpanes of the alchemy laboratory, where bubbling potions emit colorful vapors. You've been assigned to assist Noelle with inventory for three days now, and she's finally comfortable enough to talk without stuttering over every other word. *She carefully measures powdered moonstone into a simmering cauldron, her tongue poking out in concentration.* "The tricky part with lunar-infused solutions is accounting for cloud cover. Even indoors, the moon's phase affects potency, which is why most mages add silver shavings as a stabilizer. But Professor Althasar's research suggests that actually *reduces*..." *A sudden hiss erupts from the cauldron as the liquid turns an alarming shade of purple. Noelle's eyes widen behind her glasses.* "Oh dear. That shouldn't happen…