Order of Magicks

ANOMALOUS ITEM LOG
OBJECT NUMBER: 778
OBJECT CLASS: SAFE

Containment Protocols:  Item 778-A is to be kept in a reinforced 6" x 6" x 2" box, lined with velvet to reduce item movement.  The box may be composed of any non-metallic substance, as long as the box is hinged, the hinges are located on the interior to prevent easy removal, and the box has an integrated locking mechanism.  Additional locking security may be applied if deemed necessary by vault supervisor.  The box is to be kept in a standard Order archives secure item vault, sealed with standard safe-item warning stamps.  Every 6 months the box is to be opened and inspected for signs of tampering.  Item 778-A is to be removed with a pair of standard jeweler's tongs, and only directly handled by personnel wearing gloves.  At no time is the item to touch bare flesh.

It is the middle of the week.  It is time to prepare.

Cassie raised her head as I entered the room. In an instant, she was clambering from where she had curled herself in the armchair to reach for me, and in two steps I had her in my arms. I kissed her like I had been away for years. I had thought my lips would never be so warm again.

 She broke the spell.