Life is Too Short. Enjoy It While It Lasts.

“First, you help me get this thing up the hill.” She huffed, blowing a piece of hair out of her face and trying not to stumble as she tugged on it. “Then, you get the back and I get the front and we hope we don’t hit anything.”

“Okay. Sounds simple enough.”

“He’s nice, yeah. The kids like him, he’s easy to work with, good guy.”

“That’s good.”

“Venice, hm?” she questioned. “I’ve always wanted to go to Venice. I travelled a bit last summer when I wanted to get away from magic and everything, but it was only in the states.”

Luca frowned slightly. “Why did you want to get away from magic?”

“Oh, good, I was hoping you would say that.” She laughed, grabbing the string and tugging at one of the longer sleds. It was heavier than she thought. 

“So...how exactly does this work?”

“Sorry, we’re closed.” He drawled as the chime above the door went off. Darcy sighed at the look Indigo gave him, murmuring ‘alright, alright’ as he got up with a stretch to greet the man. “How can I help you?”

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“Do you have any potions that help with hemophilia?”

“Do you want to go together or alone?” She asked, eyeing the pile of sleds.

“It’s probably best we go together. For the first run at least.”

“Luca, I need your help with something.”

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“That’s what I’m here,” said Luca eagerly. “What do you need?”

“Well if it colder here than where you’re from?” Katie questioned.

“Oh, yes, but I like it all the same. Venice is wonderful enough in winter, but here it’s different. It’s a new experience.”

Sterling laughed, “I really enjoy going out with you places. You find interest in everything.”

“Well, everything is of interest. Life’s too short not to notice.”

“Then it’s a date,” Mercy replied.

“Great! I’m looking forward to it.”

“Yeah, yeah, there’s this woman who kind of runs the daycare, not that I ever actually see her around. It’s mainly just me and Toby.”

“Toby? That’s your coworker? What’s he like?”

Katherine shrugged. “It fine,” she replied. “A nice break from everything. And you?”

“Oh, yes. It’s my first winter in the states, I’m enjoying myself immensely.”

Andi laughed, “Yes. Yes they do. Americans celebrate everything. There’s a major holiday at least once a month that the kids don’t have to attend lessons for. It’s insane.”

“That is crazy.” Luca shook his head. “Still, this place is amazing!”

Elle blushed in embarrassment. “Uh, yeah, I didn’t mean to do that.”

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“It’s okay,” Luca assured her. “No harm done.”

“Really?” Mercy questioned. “Well, we’ll have to get a coffee or something sometime.”

“Yes, let’s! I moved there just recently and I only know like one person there. And that’s my boss.”

Katherine blushed slightly. “I wouldn’t mind that,” she replied to Luca. “Though, I don’t believe I’m even a lick Italian. So if you don’t mind that, I don’t mind.”

“No one’s perfect,” Luca teased, smiling. “So, Kata, how are you enjoying the festival?”

My single characters: Luca D’Angelo

Age: 21

Occupation: Research Assistant