"Surely thou dost recognize thine old companion, Mariah?"

"Hast thou already forgotten me, <AvatarName>? I am Mariah."

"I sell spells, reagents, and sometimes a few potions here at the Lycaeum. Dost thou wish to buy any of these, AvatarName?"

"I am afraid, AvatarName, that I have a very meager selection."

She shakes her head sadly. "I have not been `myself' for so long that I no longer recognize this town." Her eyes widen.

"There are so many buildings around the Lycaeum now, hast thou seen them?"

She pauses, looking at you.

"By the way, old friend. I assume thou art responsible for returning the ether to its normal state. I thank thee."

"Fair days ahead, friend <AvatarName>." END

"Surely thou dost recognize thine old companion, Mariah?"*

"Yes, dost thou not recognize me?" She pauses, glaring at you. "But who art thou, and where are my pastries?"

"Yes, thou mayest tell me thy name," she says, glancing around the building. "Are not the many books beautiful?"

She smiles. "I have a very important job, I do. My, are not those shelves lovely? So neat and orderly." She looks back at you.

"Be careful! The ink wells are full, and the quills so sharp." She giggles.

"Are not they the neatest, most orderly, and well-kept shelves thou hast seen? They do an excellent job of maintaining them!"

"They are always so full and ready for use. They are so good about keeping them filled and clean!"

"Oh, yes, they are quite sharp! Always there when one needs to scribe a missive. They do an excellent job of having many ready at a moment's notice!"

"Yes, they do!" Her face turns sad. "But I only sell."

"Yes," she agrees, "I do indeed sell. I even spell. In fact, I even sell spells! But, if thou desirest reagents, thou art out of luck, for I only sell those during one of the seven weekdays. Wouldst thou like to know which day?

"What a lovely set of books thou must have! I have just the item for thee to match thy shelves -- a potion. If thou wilt buy a spell or reagent from me, I will sell thee a potion for only its normal price!"

"Why, today. Thou art in luck. Buy a spell."

"Certainly, come back anytime and buy." END