Strings of Fate

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“Problem solved.” He tells me with a proud grin. I have to fight not to roll my eyes at him.

“It sure is.” I answer without looking up from the drink I’m making.

“It’s a good thing they were women, I’m not nearly so good at deescalating arguments between men. They tend to just get pissed off when I intervene. Actually men just seem to be pissed off at me all the time.” Harry sighs, but he doesn’t really sound bothered, it seems more put on than anything else.

“I can’t imagine how that would feel.” I say sarcastically.

“I know, it’s so unfair that they hate me, I haven’t done anything to them. At least not usually.” Harry complains.

“I was talking about the feeling of being pissed off with you all the time, but sure whatever.” 1 walk to the other side of the bar and collect a couple of empty glasses. I clean them and put them away slowly. I drag my feet as I return to where Harry is waiting. He smiles at me.

“What, no thank you?” He prompts. I shrug.

“Sure, thank you.” I tell him flatly. His eyes narrow suspiciously.

“Why didn’t it sound like you meant that? Actually why are you avoiding my eyes…” He trails.

off as he studies me.

“Are you… angry with me?” He asks, a little surprised.

“No.” I instantly deny it. I’m not mad at him. He can flirt with whoever he wants. Actually, yes I am angry. This was my fight, he didn’t need to step in, although it was helpful 1 suppose. But does he not care how it makes him look? He goes on and on about how dedicated he is to me, then makes a fool of himself in my bar, He hasn’t made a fool of me because I’m not with him. But does he not realise that it makes him look like a flighty, womanising liar? Still, I’m not going to tell him that.

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“You definitely are angry with me.” He announces confidently.

all I did was talk with the women.” He wonders aloud. I roll

him then immediately regret

gave one of

time with those stuck up hags, can you?” I ask, incredulously. Harry laughs.

I only want you. But I didn’t want them harassing you so I distracted them the best way I know how, besides, I gave them a fake number anyway.” He

bit better.

way? Lying to them? It makes you look like the player that everyone assumes you are.” I point

you to be

care about are yours and my own.” I states firmly. Cora has apparently been eavesdropping because she steps in close and

guy like that?”

her flatly. She rolls her

get to back to work before I can ask any more questions. Is she seriously trying to tell me that she

1. up.

I promise

not

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great mood and I’m grumpy as hell. He practically skips along next

at me? Would it help if I apologised?” Harry asks. It’s almost offensive that he’s so cheerful when

have something to apologise for?” I answer carefully. Harry thinks

moment.

guess I think I need to apologise if my actions came across as disrespectful to you. I’ll try to find other methods of resolving conflict in the future.” He promises. I shrug and keep walking.

fight with me. Do you want to talk about plans for creating magical decorations for your bar? I bet it would piss off those Witches even more. Is that going to be a problem?” Harry asks. I know he’s just

with harshly since they are very likely to cause problems. I will check with the MRO to confirm I don’t need any licences or permits for displaying magic, but I shouldn’t because the bar isn’t public, it’s technically private property so the rules applying to Witches using magic in their own homes should apply. Technically the customers are guests and as long as they’re not paying for the magic it should be legal. So I won’t be able to charge an entry fee, but it’s a bar, not a club so I don’t see a problem with that. I’ve never charged

“Can’t

You got

Witch. I don’t see why your wouldn’t be allowed to.”