Of course not, we're in the woods!

Well, I know there isn't any music playing, but just try to imagine it. Imagination is an important part of becoming a witch.

"Yes, and vanishing into thin air is, too, right?" Eva asked me impatiently. "That's what's about to happen, here, if you don't quit joking around."

It looked like I'd only be able to push her so far, even with the promise of an obscene amount of cash. I suppose I couldn't blame her for not showing me some sexy moves. I thought we were away from prying eyes, but we weren't exactly deep in the woods... Technically, any passing guest or servant might happen upon us and witness her clumsy, silent display...

Well, I'm already planning to ask for a lot. I'll let this slide for now, Eva. Still... I'm dead serious about holding you to our deal. If you can't get the job done, you aren't getting a cent more from me.

"Maybe I should just retire with what I already got and my dignity." Eva sighed, staring at the briefcase for only a second... That was all it took to convince herself once more. I saw her head for the gun, and briefly grew concerned I'd walked into the ending where Eva decides it's easier to just kill me and take what cash I brought-!

I exhaled, seeing her put the safety on and move the rifle to a safe position, pointing at nothing. "All right, Player. To think, I had planned to spend this afternoon arguing and begging for my father's fortune... If you're pulling my leg, after all, don't expect to leave here in one piece, okay?"

I expected a joking smile, or at least a scary one, but I got nothing at all. She simply turned and muttered to herself, heading back for the mansion. I had a feeling she was going to find a secluded spot and start practicing. As for me, I had plenty of work I needed to get done myself... And being a human, I wasn't going to be able to use a magic for any of it. Sigh...

If I were to peek in at her training, Eva would probably give up at best, or kill me at worst. For now, time to get to the hard work...

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It's my story, so we're skipping ahead to the time. I trust there are no complaints?