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Fizz brightened. "Let's bathe together. We can make bubbles. I can find flowers to make the bark smell go away. It will be a master spirit bonding time."
"Wet clothes will do," John said.
Gael grunted. "As you like. Just do not chase off the buyers."
John turned back to the ledger, but the water's thin shine tugged at the edge of his sight. He will meet the merchants tomorrow.
A few hours later…
