The Spellshop

Caz is horrified at Kiela’s idea, reminding her that unsanctioned spellwork is illegal. Kiela explains that they will market it as a jam shop, with “home remedies” instead of spells. She goes through her parents’ things and finds their old cookbook, complete with jam recipes. To create ingredients, Kiela uses their plant growth spell on wild raspberry bushes. They immediately burst into bloom. She makes a batch of raspberry jam, feeling like she’s connecting with her parents.

Kiela prepares to offer some jam to Bryn in exchange for supplies. In town, she greets some of the locals who knew her family. Once in the bakery, however, Kiela becomes flustered and shy. She summons her courage and asks Bryn to be her business partner. Bryn agrees and enlists her nephew Tobin to help Kiela carry sugar back to her home. On the way, he regales her with stories of the town’s more prosperous days. Tobin encounters Caz, who is initially frightened of him. However, the two quickly become friends.