Strings of Fate
Cam 14- Rainbows and ringtones
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With assistance from Marie, I sort through the recycling and find as many empty transparent containers
as I can. Including the empty bottles from the alcohol we find seven which is perfect. I use a bottle of
vodka that I find shoved in the back of a cupboard and split it between the containers and instruct Marie
to use some food dye to colour all the containers with different colours. She manages to use some
strategic mixing to make a pretty decent rainbow. I top up the containers with water then carefully focus
my magic to cast a bastern spell. It’s probably one of the first spells I learned as a kid. A lot of
Witches learn it young, usually because they’re scared of the dark and it makes a great night light. The
spell wears off in a few hours depending on how much magic you shove into it. I set these ones tost
maybe four hours if we’re lucky. I don’t want to waste the energy on making themst longer than that,
particrly since I’m making so many of them. The spell can be cast
outright, but without a base to attach it to the light disperses very quickly unless you
constantly feed magic into it. The alcohol in the containers should be an adequate base. The water
might work, but I’m more familiar working with alcohol so I’d rather use it. Marie. watches in fascination
as I recite the simple spell. I don’t make super bright lights, just a soft glow which looks really pretty
with the food colouring in it. Again, I could change the colours
something that will do it for me? I cast the spells one by one and Marie puts the lids on the bottles
tightly. Our workpleted, we load up
our arms and take them to the living room. The look of delight and wonder on Kiara,
and honestly all of the adults‘ faces makes it absolutely worth the effort. I even help out by using the
same glue spell that I used when Harry was delivering the potion to stick the bottles up on the fort
ceiling. A few drops of alcohol and they’lle down so it’s an easy enough clean up, but this way
there’s not much chance of anyone knocking them over. It’s mor
likely one of the guys will hit their head and smash a bottle, but most people notice a glowing light and
can stay away from it… right? The overall effect leaves the entire fort bathed in a soft, rainbow light
which is just as beautiful as I was hoping. If I had more time and nned ahead I would have added
glitter, or maybe designs on the bottles to cast some decorative shadows or something. But for a fifteen
minute, whatever we could find in the kitchen at someone else’s house project? It turned out fairly well.
with magic, but why waste the energy when we have
We all hang out in the giant, rainbow fort for a while. Harry is still drunk and seems to be having the
time of his life, although at random intervals he seems to remember that I exist. and tries to ster
himself to my side. I’ve been avoiding him by sticking close to other people. A few times he’s called out
that he needs to tell me something, but I don’t think that he should be attempting any kind of proper
conversation in this state so I don’t give him the
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chance. At one point while he’s distracted by a movie, I decide that it’s time for me to take my leave. I
sneak out, doing my best not to draw attention to myself. The only person who acknowledges my
leaving is Ryann who gets up to walk me out. This might be the first time I have ever been alone with
her. I contemte taking the chance to ask her about her own magic. I can see her mark and it is
definitely unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, but that doesn’t mean she is capable of doing what
Harry ims she can do. It also doesn’t mean that she told him what he said she told him. That he and
I are ‘fated‘ and so on. The idea just seems too outrageous. I doubt most Incubi ever settle down with a
single partner, and if they were going to, wouldn’t it make more sense that they end up with Humans or
Subi. There aren’t exactly a lot of half Incubus children running around so it can’t be thatmon.
No, the entire idea is just silly. I don’t want to embarrass myself by asking Ryann about what is
probably some crazy story that Harry made up as a way to hit on me. I take a taxi home and as I brush
my teeth and get ready for bed I find I’m very contemtive. I ignored it all night, but my phone was
ringing for most of the evening because my grandmother has been trying to get ahold of me. Based on
her texts it’s just for another attempt at matchmaking that I will
happily ignore. I feel very mncholy when I go to bed. I had a wonderful evening, but seeing how
loving and happy the Shifter pack is, my own family seems so cold and distant inparison. My home
seems cold and empty too. It takes me a while to fall asleep and thest thing I remember thinking is
that I wish I was part of a Coven that was like their pack.
I sleepte the next morning, probably due to myte night. I’m not hungover because I really didn’t
drink that much. I like drinks, but I like making them a lot more than I enjoy drinking them. I’m just
getting started with my day when I get a call from Ryann. I almost – missed it since I’ve been ignoring
my phone so oftentely.
“Morning.” I answer the phone cheerfully.
“Hey Cam. So about that drink you made, the one to get the Shifter’s drunk. Well, the good news is that
it definitely worked. The bad news is that the hangover is killer and none of these guys were prepared
for it.” Ryann sounds friendly but there is a hint of severity in her tone which tells me a simr incident
won’t be tolerated. I rush to reassure her while doing my best to appear confident in my decisions.
“That’s my bad. I really didn’t think it would be that strong. I’ll whip up something to help and send it
right over.” That will be a nice way to start my day. I just got a new shipment of some of my depleted
supplies and I organised them all yesterday. It will be satisfying to use
some of them.
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“Thanks. And maybe no more sneak attack beverages? Just give a little warning. They probably would
have drunk it anyways, but Alex is all guilty and embarrassed about getting. drunk in front of his Alpha.
I don’t want people feeling bad over things that were clearly not their fault.” I let out a long sigh.
“I understand. I really do. I won’t let it happen again. I didn’t expect Harry to be so… well… you know.
He’s a clingy drunk. I should have known better. I will be far more careful in the future.” I mean every
word. I didn’t even mean to do it this time! I bought the drinks with. every intention of telling everyone
what they were. I just thought I would wait until everyone had finished eating first. It didn’t ur to me
when I left the drinks in the kitchen that someone might choose to open them, although it’s super
obvious now that I think about it. For a moment I worry that Ryann won’t believe me. That she will
decide I’m too dangerous to
have around her family. But thankfully she seems to forgive me.
“Alright, as long as you give fair warning in the future. They really did enjoy themselves. I hope you did
too.”
“I did!” I rush to assure her.
“Good. Now I have a party to go clean up after, so I’ll talk to youter. Thanks foringst night. It
was great getting to know you a little better. Bye!” The call ends with a click and I am left sitting there
with a silly grin. I go through my phone and change the ringtone for my family members to something
different and a little ominous if I’m being honest. Still, now I don’t have to worry about ignoring calls I
might actually want to take. I dress in a hurry and head into work then straight back to my work room to
get started on a hangover cure. I don’t want to leave my new friends hanging.