"Great! My husband liked the robe you sold… and this is the place I mentioned," said the boss lady with a warm grin, adjusting the scarf over her shoulder as she led them through the small wooden gate. Her voice had a certain calm strength in it..like someone who'd been in the market business for years and still believed in giving newcomers a fair chance.
The house wasn't grand or flashy, but it had something that pulled Ruby in right away. The front had enough space for a signboard and maybe a sitting bench. The inside had thick wooden beams and solid floors and the best part...it came with a spacious storage area tucked behind a sliding door, perfect for her robes and materials.
"It's not too big," the witch said honestly, "but it's yours if you want to start small and grow."
