Still, it wasn't like piloting an EVA, but it was nice to be able to stroll through the various shops and act like a normal person. While shopping, he could be the young man getting groceries for his guardian and roomate, and not the 'Third Child'. There he was as close to normal as he could be, and liked to enjoy these times.
That was why he was as close to happy as he got as he strolled down to the shopping areas with a bit of money and a list. He had only a few things to pick up, so he had some time to do it in. Just him, no major expectations, and... the store with the really odd sign above it.
The pilot of Unit 01 gave it a second look before accepting that he hadn't imagined it. Above a store fron that he couldn't remember seeing before, was a sign reading 'Spells R' Us'. He had no idea of what it could be. A magic shop perhaps? Curious, he entered, wondering if this was the sort of place that sold those trick playing cards or wands that turned into a boquet of fake flowers.
"I assure you that while my store sells wands and playing cards, I don't have anything bad here Mister Ikari."
Shinji fairly jumped out of his skin before turning to see a man who looked like he was wearing a bathrobe. "H... How did you know my name?"
"It is simple. There is a spell on the door that lets me know that sort of thing whenever someone comes in."
"A 'spell'? Come on, that would make you a..."
"A wizard. And one that just happens to own this shop."
"Oh-kay. What's the trick here?"
"No tricks, I can promise you that," said the Wizard, "At least, for now."
"So you're saying this place is for real?"
"That is exactly what I am saying."
"So what do you want with me?"
"Nothing other than to buy something."
"That's it?"
"Not exactly. I do have somethings here that can help you."
"'Help me'?"
"Oh yes. Here you see on such item. If I were to sell it to you, it would allow you to:
(Posted Tue, 11 Feb 2003 09:02)
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