[Drybones]

Well here is the next part, I hope people are still enjoying this without the visual aids. This next part is a bit longer then the other recent ones. And gives more insight into our Genie.

Part 17 3-6-12

After their meal stop the two headed right for Westfield mall. Upon entering Shillan stood in awe of the many shops and people hustling and bustling through its corridors. Though she had been there just last night, what she saw was limited to the confines of the import store.

?Shillan, come on! You don?t want to get lost do ya?? Nel beckoned to her genie.

Shillan jumped and scurried to Nel?s side. Things sure have changed since I was last summoned? Shillan thought to herself. She followed along with Nel through several stores for proper nerd attire before heading to more. The first stop was Nel?s own place of work Kojiro?s shop had a lot of great anime game related clothing. While Nel was looking for shirts of various sizes Shillan took a moment to talk to Chuck.

?So you two are cloths shopping today?? He asked.

Shillan shrugged. ?I suppose, I am merely along for the ride. It has been a while since I have been summon to your world.?

?I see, not too interested in human stuff then??

?Its not that, but?? Shillan paused to examine the various novelties of the store. ?Anything you have here I could easily conjure for myself. I don?t see the point in using my master?s money. Anyway,? Shillan looked back at Chuck and changed the subject. ?Were you able to get your wife to wear that amulet??

?No, of course not.? Chuck laughed. ?I still need to work up my nerve to even ask her, some of Gino?s Gelato should help loosen my up!?

Shillan?s ears perked up to that word again. ?Nel mentioned Gelato earlier. She promised to get me some, what is it??

Chuck knitted his brow and laughed again. ?I shouldn?t be surprised you haven?t heard of it, it?s just a frozen dessert. But the place here makes it with all natural ingredients and all that. So it is pretty good.?

Shillan was starting to get a better idea of what to expect but before she could ask anything else Nel plopped several shirts between them, and then the two were on their way. Nel dragged Shillan to Macy?s for some new bras. Shillan didn?t follow as closely as before trying to focus on what a frozen dessert was.

This stop didn?t take long either as Nel merely grabbed some braziers ranging from C to E cups. She hoped that would be enough for a long time, She didn?t expect (or want) to get any bigger then that! She also took a moment to look for something to wear for tonight. Nel always dreaded buying cloths for dates. But she gritted her teeth and took on the challenge. In the end she merely got a nice solid black T shirt that hung on her body nicely enough to show her chest but not flaunt it, and some new jeans to emphasis her perky rear end.

Returning to the mall Shillan was beginning to grow impatient. ?Master, are you nearly done??

?Yeah I think we can get something now.? Nel giggled.

Shillan?s heart jumped trotting lightly behind her master. When the two came to the small corner shop her heart sank again as they took their place in the line. Shillan jumped and peered around people trying to get a look at what they were trying to get. Quickly growing irate, Shillan wanted nothing more then to snap these people out of her way. But she swallowed her frustrations for the time being.

The time that passed seemed to be the longest in Shillan?s eternal life then finally it was their turn.

?A medium bowl of pistachio please.? Nel asked kindly. The name behind the counter nodded and turned to Shillan whose face was staring through the glass counter at several of the shops flavors.

She stood up and asked. ?What would you recommend for someone who has never tried this before??

?Can?t go wrong with chocolate!? He replied. ?You can get them in small, medium, large and jumbo!?

?Then I will have one jumbo?? Shillan stopped abruptly when Nel jabbed her elbow in Shillan?s rib. Shillan cleared her throat and continued. ?I mean medium Chocolate!?

Shillan couldn?t wait to take her first bite. They took a seat on a nearby bench Shillan slowly lifting the spoon to her mouth she wanted to savor this. As her lips closed around the spoon her eyes lit up and she moan in ectasy! ?This is wonderful!? She cried scooping up several more bites.

?You should slow down, before you get a?? Nel started to warn Shillan but it was too late. Shillan?s face turned blue and she clutched her head started to feel like an ice cube. Nel chuckled to herself and started on her own dessert. The two sat there in silence for a few minutes before Nel asked Shillan about a touchy subject.

?I didn?t forget you know?? She said quietly.

?Forget what?? Shillan replied popping another bite in her mouth.

?About your bottle, I remember how you skirted my question. How did you get bound to that thing?? Nel inquired.

Shillan?s face sank dropping her spoon into her bowl. ?I would rather not talk about it, but I will say? Its my punishment.? She started to explain.

?For what??

?For abusing my powers, like so many others like me.? She continued. ?So we were punished for it.? Shillan began to smile softly. ?At first I resented it. But? Nelda, do you remember the man I mentioned this morning??

?The guy who wished to never go hungry again?? Nel replied.

Shillan nodded. ?He was my master before you.? Her smile faded again.

?He was an old man, and very poor, he lived on the streets. He found my bottle and summoned me. He quickly wished for something to eat. Anything to eat. Looking down on him, I took pity on him. On people, I had so much power and I squandered it? I smiled at him and I whispered in his ear. I wish to never go hungry again! That was his wish and from that point on, he, well both of us ate quite well. But I made a mistake. He died shortly after, in the winter that followed our meeting. I could have done more, had I not been so hasty. I could have offered him a better wish. When he passed away in the streets, I accepted my punishment to serve humans and will see it out to the end.?

?Could I. Wish you free from that fate?? Nel asked, her voice quivering slightly.

?I told you master, I accept my fate for what I have done to your people.? Shillan replied proudly.

Just then something clicked in Nel?s head. ?Shillan, are you indirectly telling me that you have killed people??

Shillan dropped her spoon in an empty bowl. She turned to Nel and smiled warmly. ?That was wonderful master! I hope we can get more soon! Shall we go??

Nel looked in her own empty bowl and nodded. Grabbing her bags, Shillan tossed away their bowls and they left for Nel?s apartment.