[color=DCDCDC]"Myself, actually. This helps a lot with meditation. If I'm going to use black magic on another person, I wouldn't bother poisoning them with a potion. Not that I'm planning on doing such in the first place, of course."[/color] Cassandra added the dandelion, and the potion turned a lot better in color. [color=DCDCDC]"For the stuff I do, you need to still your thoughts, and then pick out whatever emotion you want to focus on and let it overwhelm you. That's the secret to a good curse."[/color] She added two pixie eggs, then gently shook the mixture. [color=DCDCDC]"And there we go. That should help me considerably."[/color] She looked over at Rowan. [color=DCDCDC]"So what are you working on, then? Anything interesting? I certainly wouldn't mind learning a little bit more of alchemy. It doesn't hurt to have a broader base, and I'd be glad to show what the Dark Arts can do in exchange."[/color]