Everything can be compared to war

There were plenty of things to do to prepare for the auction. Besides securing the transportation (that won't be on boat), I also had to prepare funds in case there would be something worth buying, make research on the Cornellio, make arrangements for my first serious business trip and so on and so forth.

It was pretty distracting, but I still found time for both my magical studies and for managing my store, and that included dealing with the clients. Though on that particular day, the reason while I lounged around the store was less about showing people I was here and in charge, and more with the fact that JJ was manning the counter.

It was always a pleasure to watch him, and twice so to watch him work. The way he gracefully gestured to supply his words, the way he smiled with delight at the sight of another client he could rip off.