Lia and Flora went inside the building. It had a small garden with sweet smeling flowers. Flora knocked on the door. A boy that looked about 10 years old was standing at the door to welcome them. He had brown spiky hair and big light brown eyes. He wore a bright red t-shirt and light blue jeans.
"This is my apprentice Jacky." Flora said.
"Hello girly. Nice to meet you." Jacky said as he wiped his nose on his sleeve .
"Eew! Stay away from me you snot sleeve." Lia shouted.
Jacky came closer to her to tease her.
"Eek! Get away from me. Flora do something. He's going to get all his dirt on me." Lia complained. Lia ran in circles around the room to get away from him and he followed her . Flora started laughing . " Don't just laugh there, help me." Lia said. "Alright Jacky, that's enough playing around. Did you finish the work I gave you?" Flora said.
Jacky finally stopped chasing poor Lia and answered " Yes I cleaned them well till I could see my face on them. "
"That's a good boy." Flora patted his head and headed towards the basement. "Come with me Lia. "
They went down the dimly lit steep narrow stairs. There was a wooden door with a heavy lock at the end of the stairs . Flora used a beauitiful round key to unlock it. The door opened with a loud squeak. The room inside was very bright. They were blinded by the sudden brightness. As their eyes adjusted to the light, they went in. It was a big room with many weapons hanging on shelves. "Jacky sure did a good job of cleaning them . They are shining brighter than ever." Flora...