Eliza Pancakes, Supervillain

@TeeSea Ohh could it be that Sharing Is Caring neighborhood swiping doesn't depend on mischief skill in the same way? That would explain why she could swipe a neighbor's piano but not a piano elsewhere.

The Magical Immobilization Caper (Part 1)

Eliza consulted her neighborhood map. The neighbors' homes had been a nice source of income, but they were just about picked clean at this point.

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Eliza had become confident in her tranquilizing handshake skills


So, time to take this tactic out of the home neighborhood into the big-time.

There was a beautiful big painting in the Waterside Warble that Eliza wished to remove from its location. On a scouting errand, she had already discovered that somehow she had developed the ability to swipe objects outside the neighborhood. Maybe enough Sharing is Caring experience has taught her how to function like a true kleptomaniac. (She does have enough aspiration points for a re-traiting potion if I ever want to give her the kleptomaniac trait officially.)

But somehow, tranquilizing handshake doesn't seem to work outside the home neighborhood. She made the bartender drop to the floor all right, but even while unconscious she still caught Eliza at her swiping.

Hmm. Maybe this is a difference between Sharing Is Caring and regular swiping. Embarrassed, Eliza went home and back to the drawing board.

Meanwhile, Iggy was growing up. He has that saddest of aspirations for someone who lives in a private dwelling: Party Animal. Poor guy. At least he found a suitably party color for his hair. Looks good on you, kid.
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And he can hang out with friends at other places. Here's Evie Delgato, his pal since elementary school


Iggy was out with friends one night when he got some sad news.


After that, Eliza was out of potions of plentiful needs. She also wondered if her friends in the magical realm could help her with some additional ways to immobilize people using magic. Preferably, immobilizing them in such a way that they wouldn't catch her swiping things.

To be continued...

Another great chapter!

@mightysprite
Great update.

Thanks @GlacierSnow and @TeeSea :)

The Magical Immobilization Caper (part 2)

Simeon helped Eliza make a fresh batch of Potions of Plentiful Needs. But something went wrong.
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That smile on Morgyn! I wonder what he is thinking



Morgyn taught Eliza a spell called Chillio, which could freeze anyone or anything solid. Perhaps this would help immobilize people while Eliza stole things from them.

Unless, of course, it backfires.


Time for the next spell...


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Oh, there's nothing you can do. Next time I knock on your door, you'll just yell "Come on in!" like always.

Next spell was from Simeon


Oh, one little sentimental gift for my stepson when he comes home from college.


Max called to ask Eliza if he should get engaged to Lilith. He hinted as to how she might be helpful with the family business, so Eliza said yes.

Did we almost forget about Iggy? How unkind of us. What's Iggy doing? Well, Evie was such a sweet friend to him in his time of loss

@mightysprite

What I want to know is...

Good eye, @GlacierSnow.
It is neither the contents of an urn nor the remains of an Inferniate victim... it's what happens when Copypasto fails :)
Eliza always keeps at least two copies of the flower arrangement in reserve, just in case.

This is a fun story! Can't wait for next installment! :)