Gone Shopping (Dreamer)

[John Kilroy]

Miss Arrow stepped into the doorway of what appeared to be some sort of New Age store. She had been skeptical of most of these sorts of stores. New York had plenty of these. One of the most popular ones was called. GOOP it was created by a Hollywood celebrity named Gwenyth Paltrow. The phrase "Total Quackery" and "Snake Oil" was the only way to describe it. Many of this other stores even the smaller ones were much the same way. Still, anytime she found one of these places, she couldn't help but step in. Maybe there would be something that actually would be useful to her, Crystals depending on what they were, could work as magical amplifiers and some herbs also had natural magical and medicinal properties. As she looked around, she hoped that no one would mistake her for Emma Watson. That was happening a lot as of late.

[heroesdreamer]

Ireland was in her office. digging through a box of books she'd gotten as donations from the local library and pricing them before putting them on the book shelf. She was pleased with how much business her little shop was getting and she was even thinking of seeing if she could expand into the next building. As far as she knew, it had been used as a warehouse but had been sitting empty for a few months, so she was hoping to track down the owner and work out a deal where she could rent out the space.

After she was done, she grabbed two handfuls of books and stepped into the store proper in order to put them in place, but as she did so, she heard the chimes on the front door go off. She called out to whoever had come in "Please come in and feel free to browse, I'll be right there!" before she placed the books with the others. Nodding in a pleased fashion, she then stepped around the corner and smiled at the young woman. "Hi, sorry about that! I got some new books in and wanted to get them on display." she explained, admiring the hair style her customer had. "Is there anything in particular you're looking for today?" she asked, fully willing to let her browse if she wanted to. She had discovered that some people would come in simply because they were curious, while others knew exactly what they wanted, while even others would have a bunch of questions, and Ireland loved talking to people like that!

[John Kilroy]

"Ah yes," Miss Arrow started with a courteous smile. "I'm looking for crystals and or Gemstones that could work as a harnesser and or amplifier for natural and extradimensional magic. I'm studying the art of dream walking. Let's just say I'm staging a bit of an intervention for a friend but I think the only way I'll be able to get him to listen is for me to enter into his subconscious, He's one of those loner types you see. Do you have any suggestions?"

Miss arrow of course already had a good idea of the type of thing that she was looking for, but she was still curious to test the young woman to see if she was just a quack like so many others that she had come across or if she actually had any true knowledge or intrest in the art of magic. Even a simple "I don't know but I could try to find out." would be a step in the right direction compared to the bluster and Bullcrap that so many "New Age" snakeoil salesman had given Miss Arrow prior. 

[heroesdreamer]

Ireland smiled as her customer expressed an interest in crystals that would help in dreams and she said "Of course! Now we do have the typical rest and relaxation crystals, such as Amethyst, but if you're looking for something to amplify the dreams, or make them more vivid, I would suggest jade. Just charge it with your intent then tell your friend to sleep with it under their pillow." She wasn't planning on explaining it too much as this lady seemed to know what she was talking about, but she did move as she talked, leading her over to where the jade was. "I used jade when I was younger and was trying to figure out how to start my own business, change my life. Slept with it under my pillow and then came up with the idea to have my own store." she explained, cheerily.

"Now there are other options, like obsidian for protection during sleep, but I believe jade is gonna be what helps you the most." Pausing for a moment, she then asked "Can I ask how long you've been working with magic?" She felt a little shy as she asked, but she wanted to know more about people with powers, so why not ask?

[John Kilroy]

Miss Arrow smiled. "Oh darling, I don't just work with the magic, I invented the magic. You were very good with your answers by the way, I dare say you are one of the few in this city who actually know what they are talking about." Miss Arrow bought a small sack of gemstones and placed the sack on the counter. "I am much MUCH older than I look. If I might also suggest, both Purple Fluorite and Moonstone are good for lucid dreaming and visions as well. It helps neutralize negative energies and helps with concentration. Moonstone also enhances ones intuition and helps with insight. Just my two cents as they say."

She looked around the store and couldn't help but be a bit impressed. "This is a really nice store by the way. You clearly have a passion for the mystic arts.  Tis a pity give more attention to places like GOOP over places like this. What's the damage by the way?"

[heroesdreamer]

Ireland's eyes widened as her customer told her that she had invented the magic, did she have someone powerful in her shop? She was pleased and relieved as the lady complimented her knowledge and she replied with a "Thank you" as the lady set a bag of crystals on the counter. She then gave Ireland a couple of suggestions of added crystals that could help after saying she was much older than she seemed, and Ireland just bowed her head a bit and said "It's an honor to have you in my shop! I'll add the moonstone and purple florite to my list and do some research on them."

Again her customer complimented her store, and Ireland blushed just a bit, especially when the lady mentioned GOOP. "This might sound weird, but I do admire Gwenyth Paltrow at least wanting to start her own business. But yeah, that's why it's so important to research and make sure one knows what they're talking about before trying to sell something to the public." Pausing for a moment, she then admitted "I grew up in Montana and was trained under a mentor until I decided to move from my small town, and eventually I ended up here!" She then tallied up the prices of her customer's items and said "That will be twenty five dollars, please!"

[John Kilroy]

Arrow took the money out of her purse and placed it on the counter.

"Perhaps, but I don't exactly appreciate it when people fraudulently claim to be an expert in the fueled I and my sister created together and use their celebrity status to and I quote "milk the **** out of it." (writer's note: sadly I'm not kidding she was quoted with saying that in her Netflix series) to prey on people's interest in the mystic arts and alternative medicine to con them out if their hard-earned wages it's...barbaric and offensive to me. If see really wanted to start a business where she might have done some good, she should have done her own cosmetic company...but forgive a spider's ramblings. the important thing is that YOU know what you're talking about, and you are genuine in your interest and passion in my crafts. I will make sure to put in a good word for you if the subject ever comes up with people I know. Would you be willing to give me a tour. I'd be interested in your interest and all of the different things you have in your inventory."

[heroesdreamer]

Ireland grew curious as her customer talked about Ms. Paltrow, especially when she said that her and her sister had created the fuel that was called GOOP. She let Miss Arrow rant, though she quietly filed away the comment of "a spider's ramblings", while planning on researching a bit later. When Miss Arrow asked her for a tour, she eagerly said "Of course, I'd love to show you around!" as she carefully led the way around the inside of her shop. "I'm very proud of this place and myself for building it" she started to explain before pausing.

"I've kind of got it sorted by items, crystals and jewelry are here, candles and potion ingredients are over here" she continued, feeling a bit weird for just wanting to come out and tell her life story to someone she just met, but if this person was powerful as implied, then maybe she should? Sticking that thought in the back of her mind, she showed off her small book section before rounding the corner. "And this is my office!" she stated, "it's simple but cozy. I love sitting in here working on paperwork while drinking tea, feels like my own personal safe space." Blushing at having revealed a little bit, she then asked "Is there anything in particular that you would like to see? Maybe something other shops don't have, or maybe more food items?"

[John Kilroy]

Arrow looked around and couldn't hide the fact that she was impressed. She couldn't help but wonder if Ireland might become a powerful sorceress one day. She certainly had an interest. She was trying to think of anything she could add or suggest. putting her finger to her chin. 

"Hmmm...hmmm. Are you interested in things related to the multiverse? It shares more with dream walking than you might think. If you do, I have something that you might be interested in." 


Arrow braised herself. The vastness of the multiverse was something that even mystic scholars and meta-physicists. Even for beings like Miss Arrow, sometimes it was best just to tell people not to think of things too hard or too deeply. Mortals and even some gods had a way of both oversimplifying things and overcomplicating at the exact same time. If Ireland was interested, Then Arrow would divulge a bit...in bite-sized chunks.   

[heroesdreamer]

Ireland was curious as Miss Arrow asked if she was interested in the multiverse and she almost said yes, but something stopped her, maybe her intuition. Her customer had mentioned something about spiders, and though Ireland knew most of them meant no harm to humans, she had a phobia about them, where she didn't even like looking at pictures of them or dealing with them when they got into her house.

Now it was helpful information what Miss Arrow had given her, and she would most likely do some research later as she did believe in a higher power, though just what that was she wasn't sure yet. But if this lady in her shop was associated with spiders, it probably was for the best that she didn't work with her, at least not jumping in without looking. To that end, she said "I appreciate the offer, but right now I just don't have the time. The multiverse sounds interesting though, maybe in the future I'll be ready to take on something of that magnitude." Pausing just a second, she then said "But I do appreciate what you said, it's good to know that I'm on the right track. I'm really the only one in my family that works with magic, so hearing that makes my day."

[John Kilroy]

Arrow smiled. She could see it in the woman's eyes. She had a desire and the ability to understand a greater world. She just wasn't quite ready yet, but she'd get there. She'd get there in her own time. "I understand. Having a fear of Spiders does not help either. I'm sure. Still keep up the good work and keep you're chin up. You have a lot of potential, and I'll be keeping a close eye on you. Cho darling." with that Arrow purchased her stuff and left. Walking outside she took a deep breath.  Peter, Ben and Kaine were living their own lives. The Clone known as Spidercide was becoming his person and embracing himself for what he was and even gave himself a name more befitting of a Parker. That pleased her. Maybe he'd prove to be a worthy Spider-Totem after all, but for now, there wasn't much need for her. But she'd stick around. After all in a multiverse of infinite possibilities trouble was bound to rear its ugly head eventually.

The Other Will Return...