Tales From a Second Hand Wand Shop- Book 1: They Were the Best of Gnomes. They Were the Worst of Gnomes.
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Chapter Thirty-Eight
Wherein Semfeld and Liverioso Return
to the Wand Shop ...soon after Garibaldis does.
“Yes,” agreed Drimblerod in an exasperated voice, “I have heard the proverb, but that doesn’t mean I believe it.” He shook his head at his partner. “How about we agree to disagree?” He offered. “That’s another old saying.”
Grimbledung stared at Drimblerod, “How can we agree to disagree. If we don’t agree ... You’re just trying to confuse me,” he sat on a stool at the counter. “You know what I think ...” He began.
Drimblerod threw his hands up in exasperation and retreated to the back room.
“Say what about ...” Grimbledung was interrupted when a short squat lizard burst into the shop. It was covered in dust and its claws were mud caked. Several gnats flew around its head.
“There’s no time to spare!” GaribaldisGila hopped several times.
“Leaping Lizards!” Grimbledung exclaimed.
What?” Asked Drimblerod as he came back through the curtain at the same time as the reptile’s entrance. Noticing the new, yet unusual customer, he smiled and greeted it. “Oh, hello Sir Lizard, what can we do for you?” At least it wasn’t wearing a cloak.
“I think it’s a Salamander” said Grimbledung
“Salamanders are slimy. This one’s dry. I’d say it’s a lizard.” Drimblerod appraised the creature as it stood frozen in the doorway, watching the exchange.
“How about a Gila Monster?” Suggested Grimbledung.
“Gilas are Lizards.”
“Now don’t go trying to confuse me again. If it were a Lizard, why would they call it something completely different?” Tut-tutted Grimbledung. “I think you’re still sore about the Fate stuff.”
They both moved from behind the counter to make a closer inspection of the creature.
“Listen you two Gnomes” began GaribaldisGila testily, “I am a Short-Tailed Gila Monster; it’s a type of Lizard. A poisonous one in fact,” his voice dropped to a conspiratorial tone, “At the moment.” His voice dropped another octave, “But, for your amazement and entertainment...” He drew the wand from his back with a flourish, “I give you the Great Garibaldis!”
He tilted his claws to show they were empty and then waved the wand over his head.