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NiallNIP · 01-01-2025, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Felixir

Had he said that out loud? For a moment, Zeke could not be sure. Then he recalled the specifications of the wand that had matched with this boy, and understood all too well. But he did not falter. Being positioned as he was, providing wands to all manner of witches and wizards, there was likely very little he had not come up against, and less that, he felt, would surprise or shock him.

"Well, in this context," he said, placing the lid back on the third wand box and setting it aside, "both actions risk the same outcome, depending on the wandmaker. There's always a risk that testing someone will backfire." Because that, Zeke figured, was probably what he'd been aiming for. That, or just hoping for a different wand, and somehow that just didn't seem to fit.

All the same, Zeke was smiling as he picked up the second wand box again. "Thank you," he said. "Years of practice."

More years than Zeke cared to think about, actually, but that was not for here.

"So, then, the second wand," he said, and held up the wand box, then gestured towards the counter and cash register, where he now headed. "This is eleven inches and one third of silver lime, with a dragon heartstring core. Hebridean Black, to be precise. A very unusual and handsome wood. Silver lime has a reputation for performing best for Seers and Legilimens," he went on, though his tone never changed, and he offered no knowing looks. Bit dramatic, all that. "It inspires intelligence and intuition and is excellent for Divination. Silver lime is also a very forgiving wand to those who are yet to gain magical experience, which makes it a very good learning wand, yet it is still suited to lofty pursuits and difficult magic." Pretty much win-win there, really. "Dragon heartstring cores have a lot of oomph and raw power, and these wands lend themselves to quick master of spells. It's very versatile, though powerful magic will come much easier than subtle, delicate spellwork. These wands also bond closely to their owners."

He smiled again. "The wand by itself will be 12 galleons. And we have other products and services too, if you're interested."

Maddox had a little mischievous smile. He'd been caught, but he hadn't been trying to hide it that much to be fair. He gave a little shrug—he knew the man was right, but it hadn't backfired on him yet.

He listened intently to the qualities of his wand wood and core. It all made sense to him—things he knew he was already skilled at and interested in. Everything about it was specifically for him. Lofty pursuits? Difficult magic? Raw power? "Perfect." His smile turned into a grin. A bit scary, really.

Maddox looked through the list of products he could get for his wand as Jane came over to the register. "Hip holster, Hebridean Black," to go with his wand core, of course, "wand polish and conditioning oil. Please." He was getting better about saying please and thank you, but it was still just tacked on at the end. Jane pulled out her coin purse to pay for everything. Maddox had taken his wand out of the box and was examining it. He was more pleased than you could imagine.

01-01-2025, 09:08 PM	#260 (permalink)
NiallNIP Jarvey Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Los Angeles!!!! Posts: 605 Hogwarts RPG Name: Maddox Robicheaux Slytherin Third Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Felicity Morose Hufflepuff Sixth Year	The Gay Agenda™< >Homiesexual uwu Quote: Originally Posted by Felixir Had he said that out loud? For a moment, Zeke could not be sure. Then he recalled the specifications of the wand that had matched with this boy, and understood all too well. But he did not falter. Being positioned as he was, providing wands to all manner of witches and wizards, there was likely very little he had not come up against, and less that, he felt, would surprise or shock him. "Well, in this context," he said, placing the lid back on the third wand box and setting it aside, "both actions risk the same outcome, depending on the wandmaker. There's always a risk that testing someone will backfire." Because that, Zeke figured, was probably what he'd been aiming for. That, or just hoping for a different wand, and somehow that just didn't seem to fit. All the same, Zeke was smiling as he picked up the second wand box again. "Thank you," he said. "Years of practice." More years than Zeke cared to think about, actually, but that was not for here. "So, then, the second wand," he said, and held up the wand box, then gestured towards the counter and cash register, where he now headed. "This is eleven inches and one third of silver lime, with a dragon heartstring core. Hebridean Black, to be precise. A very unusual and handsome wood. Silver lime has a reputation for performing best for Seers and Legilimens," he went on, though his tone never changed, and he offered no knowing looks. Bit dramatic, all that. "It inspires intelligence and intuition and is excellent for Divination. Silver lime is also a very forgiving wand to those who are yet to gain magical experience, which makes it a very good learning wand, yet it is still suited to lofty pursuits and difficult magic." Pretty much win-win there, really. "Dragon heartstring cores have a lot of oomph and raw power, and these wands lend themselves to quick master of spells. It's very versatile, though powerful magic will come much easier than subtle, delicate spellwork. These wands also bond closely to their owners." He smiled again. "The wand by itself will be 12 galleons. And we have other products and services too, if you're interested." Maddox had a little mischievous smile. He'd been caught, but he hadn't been trying to hide it that much to be fair. He gave a little shrug—he knew the man was right, but it hadn't backfired on him yet. He listened intently to the qualities of his wand wood and core. It all made sense to him—things he knew he was already skilled at and interested in. Everything about it was specifically for him. Lofty pursuits? Difficult magic? Raw power? "Perfect." His smile turned into a grin. A bit scary, really. Maddox looked through the list of products he could get for his wand as Jane came over to the register. "Hip holster, Hebridean Black," to go with his wand core, of course, "wand polish and conditioning oil. Please." He was getting better about saying please and thank you, but it was still just tacked on at the end. Jane pulled out her coin purse to pay for everything. Maddox had taken his wand out of the box and was examining it. He was more pleased than you could imagine.