Veronica “I love my job at the diner. It’s the first job I’ve had that I enjoy,” I said as I set my mug down on the coffee table. I picked up my plate and drizzled some of the honey over the banana bread. Macey leaned forward and did the same. “Is it something you want to do long term?” she asked, and I quickly shook my head. “No, oh no,” I chuckled softly. “It’s merely a stepping stone…to be independent. My mother and I…once we were reunited, we stayed close. We lived together. We worked together. We practiced magic together. Moving to Skaydal was…well, it changed everything, and don’t get me wrong, I love being on my own…but I miss her at times,” “Do you visit her often?” “Not as often as I’d like. Life…has become rather fulfilling, but I do call her every day,” I said as I took a