The Magic Drink

Eilish and Pàl entered Mycono Field very quickly.

“Can we get candy on the way?” Eilish asked.

“Of course, just eat a little though, people can’t talk to you when you are yelling,” Pàl said.

“My mom says I go crazy when I eat too much candy,” Eilish said.

“And she’d be right!” Pàl said.

Eilish laughed and said, “Wow!”

“Its official name is sugar high. It happens when you eat too much sugar and your brain stops functioning correctly until it wears off. It’s not as dangerous as alcohol, because there is no aftermath reaction and sugar high is easy to sleep off,” Pàl said.

“Wow! You’re smart!” Eilish said.

“Thanks, I read a lot of nonfiction books,” Pàl said.

“I read a lot of fiction books! Do you ever read those?” Eilish asked.

“Not as often as I read nonfiction,” Pàl said.

“Why do you like nonfiction books?” Eilish asked.

“I get to learn about something new every time I read a nonfiction book,” Pàl said.

“Cool!” Eilish said.

“There is a candy shop up ahead,” Pàl said.

“Yay!” Eilish said and ran into the candy shop.

Pàl followed behind her.

“What should I get?” Eilish asked.

“Whatever you feel like eating at the moment. They have tons of candy,” Pàl said.

“Ooh, chocolate!” Eilish said and ran over to the chocolate.

“Did you know that white chocolate is healthier? Or that peppermint increases your brain waves?” Pàl asked.

“Why?” Eilish asked.

“White chocolate isn’t made from cocoa plants, but they still count it as chocolate. Dark chocolate improves people’s moods. Milk chocolate tastes very good though. The smell of peppermint has been proven to lower fatigue, anxiety, and frustration, helping the person to focus better,” Pàl said.

“Ooh, dark chocolate!” Eilish said.

“You know, peppermint could be an alternative to alcoholic drinks,” Pàl said.

“I’m never gonna drink that stuff! It’s disgusting!” Eilish said.

“Mungo should’ve just got peppermints instead of The Magic Drink,” Pàl said.

“Pàl, please, let’s not talk about Mungo right now. It makes me feel bad,” Eilish said.

“Alright...have you decided what candy you were going to buy?” Pàl asked.

Eilish grabbed a big bag of chocolate and said, “This!”

“Let’s check out!” Pàl said.

Eilish ran excitedly over to the counter and asked, “May I buy this?”

“Sure, that’ll cost five bucks,” the shop keeper said.

“Yay! Thank you!” Eilish said and pulled out a five and gave it to him, “Want some cand-” Eilish stopped herself, remembering the last time she offered Pàl candy, “Sorry.”

“Have a great day!” the shop keeper said.

“I will. I’m sorry, Pàl,” Eilish said.

“Wanna look for some home improvement person to renovate the prison cell now?” Pàl asked.

“Yeah! Let’s go!” Eilish said and opened the candy bag.

“Hmm...” Pàl said while walking, “Which side do you think a renovation person would stay? The right side or the left side?”

“What’s renovation mean?” Eilish asked.

“Renovation is another word for remodeling, it is the process of improving a structure,” Pàl said.

“Oh! Right, then!” Eilish said.

Pàl headed to the right side of the town.

Eilish followed and started to hum.

“Hello, Eilish and Pàl! I went for a walk and found you guys!” Sìneag said, walking towards them.

“Hi! Can you help us find a decorating store?” Eilish asked.

“Yeah, what are you decorating?” Sìneag asked.

“A prison cell! Yay! Want some candy?” Eilish asks.

“No, thank you. I’m sure you’ll find a good renovation person where I’m taking you,” Sìneag said.

“Where are you taking us?” Eilish asked.

“I’m taking you to meet the person who deigned my bedroom,” Sìneag said.

“Okay!” Eilish said.

“They are near the castle right now I think,” Sìneag said.

“Let’s go!” Eilish said, she opened one candy and ate it.

Sìneag took Eilish and Pàl to the castle wall where a guy was painting.

“Hi! I’m Eilish; you’re good at your job! Want some candy?” Eilish offered.

“Hello, I am very good at renovating things! I’ll fix anything up!” the guy, Joe, said.

“Can you fix a prison cell?” Eilish asked.

“Of course I can!” Joe said.

“For how much?” Eilish asked.

“I’ll let you have one free room, all first time customers get a free room,” Joe said.

Eilish was really confused by this and asked, for clarification, “So, it’s free?”

“Yep, I’d like to survey the prison cell so I can see what could be added,” Joe said.

“Wow! Thanks, Joe! Let’s go!” Eilish said.

Joe followed Eilish and she went to the prison.

“Ah, this place! This prison has been around for a long time! And it obviously needs a renovation!” Joe said when he saw the place.

Eilish waited for Pàl to go in because he hesitated a moment longer outside. He followed.

Eilish led Pàl and Joe to the guard and announced, “I’m back!”

“Ah, hello! I was just thinking about all that money and fame I’ll get for running a prison that holds the most dangerous person on earth!” the guard said.

“Scotty is the most dangerous person on earth?” Eilish asked.

“Yes! He’s an evil wind sorcerer, people like that possess a lot of power and could destroy everything!” the guard said.

“So, where is the cell?” Eilish asked.

“Down in the basement, follow me and I’ll show you which one it is,” the guard said.

Eilish followed.

The guard lit a torch, leading them down. He said, “It’s the cell in the middle on the right side of the hallway.”

Eilish was nervous.

“I’ll unlock the door to the cell, but don’t step inside, the last person who stayed in there made a mess on the floor,” the guard said and clicked the door open. He shined his torch inside.

“They made a mess on the floor?! Gross!” Eilish said.

The floor was dirty, on the back wall was many very old drawings scratched into the wall. Blood had also stained the floor and the old stone bed was dusty.

“Is that blood?!” Eilish asked when she saw the mess.

“Looks like it! Maybe the person who was here bled?” the guard suggested.

“Joe, can you redecorate it?” Eilish asked.

“Of course I can. I can clean the floor, put a little carpet in, and then I can paint the walls in any color you want, install an outlet and a lamp. Maybe some curtains over the door and install a toilet. I could redesign the bed too,” Joe said.

“Great idea!” Eilish said.

“Do you have suggestions?” Joe asked.

“Lavender walls with lavender carpet. With a lavender everything. Lavender is Scotty’s favorite color right?” Eilish asked.

“Yes,” Pàl said.

“Alright, I can make that happen. I just can’t install windows because we are too far underground,” Joe said.

“Yay! Thank you!” Eilish said.

“You’re welcome,” Joe said.

“Just curiosity, how long will it take?” Eilish asked.

“I don’t know, I estimate around 24 hours of work,” Joe said.

“Okay, so I come back in 24 hours?” Eilish asked.

“Yep, when you come back it’ll be a whole new place!” Joe said.

“Okay! Thank you, Joe!” Eilish said.

“You’re welcome, have a good day!” Joe said.

Eilish ran out of the prison, “Now where?”

“Do we have anywhere else to be?” Pàl asked.

“Um?” Eilish said.

“We can go anywhere!” Pàl said.

“Let’s go to a pet store!” Eilish said.

“Alright,” Pàl said and lead her to a pet store.