“How…er, how is the spell coming?” he asked uncomfortably.
“I know the incantation for the Turn Wood spell. The spell is intricate and requires many sprigs of Mistletoe,” Erinnia said. “It’s less than two weeks until shortest night. I’ll have to harvest then in order for the mistletoe to have greatest effectiveness.”
“We’ll help you,” Eyerthrein said eagerly.
Erinnia said, “Thanks! You can accompany me, but I have to do it myself.”
Eyerthrein looked into the trees and said, “Isn’t that mistletoe?”
“Yes. I’ve gathered some. The most powerful spells require the mistletoe be gathered on midsummer’s eve. We’ll be in the Lachinor then. There’s lots of mistletoe there,” Erinnia said happily.
“If I catch you standing under the mistletoe will you have to kiss me?” Eyerthrein asked.
She gave him a suspicious look and replied, “You’ll have to catch me first. Now I must get back to studying.”
“I have my spell book. Do you mind if I study with you?” Eyerthrein asked.
“Be my guest. Just behave,” she answered.
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