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[The voice that echoes through the device is sweet and feminine. The topic of her call is the fresh start that has been forced onto her. It should be a good thing, she has a chance to live a new life here, but Justine still isn't sure how she feels about this world, the parliament or the Coven.]

Hello. I have met some of you but I know that there are many of you who I have yet to come across. My name is Justine. I am not a fighter, like most of the people brought here, but I hope to sell the skills I do have. I was a caretaker in my previous life. I can cook, clean and fix minor tears in fabric.

I can also crotchet and I'd be happy to take commissions to those who wish to get a head start on winter. [Ignore the fact that it's spring.]

If anyone is interested in my services, please contact me.

If money isn't an option, I would also be interesting in trading. I would like to learn to fight but if nothing else we can come to some sort of arrangement. I am a witch and once I perfect my potion making, I hope to sell those as well.

Thank you for your time.

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I'm not entirely sure. [He gives a soft, thoughtful hum.] Myself? I've no use for anything outside of healing salves and the like but maybe you might have better luck talking to the monsters of this city. They must have more... unusual problems than humans.

That is true but I can also focus on making potions that help when you're hurt. [That sounds like it exists.]

Or something to help you in combat? You seem like the type who enjoys fighting.

I think I'd rather fight and win or, if that is how it must be, die by my own skills.

[Now, if he were being buffed by either a Master or through magic of his own making, that's different. Does that make sense? Probably not but it feels like the most honorable compromise.]

But it's a grand idea. [a beat] ... am I really so transparent?

Not transparent. It's just something I picked up and you confirmed it just now.

[Her lips pull into a smile that can be heard in her voice as she continues.]

You're very honorable though. I doubt many here would do the same. I never did ask, are you a witch yourself? [Justine doesn't think it's a sensitive question.]

You flatter me. I merely follow the code that I lived by in my past life, as did all of my comrades.

[There's nothing to suggest that he thinks of it as particularly sensitive either- although he does sound a little sheepish.]

Mmm. I've been trying to get to grips with it- without much luck so far.

That doesn't make it any less noble.

[She pauses thoughtfully before continuing.]

Maybe in that regard we can help each other.

[Her voice takes on a wistful edge.]

I'm not a very good witch myself. [There is too much for her to over come to allow her thoughts full control over the power now thrumming through her frame.]

Ah, now there's a grand idea. [He laughs good-naturedly.] Perhaps we can compensate for each others' shortcomings. Or, at least, it won't be as mortifying if neither of us can do anything right.

Hopefully.

[She can't help but smile at the thought.]

Maybe if you accidentally start a fire I can be the one to try and put it out. [They just have to both hope that things don't go from bad to worse. Magic has a way of easily getting out of hand.]

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