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Second Year: A Puzzle
Daphne bit her lip as she stared at the assortment of astronomy equipment in front of her. She had already spent over an hour looking through the store — first at the books, then at the selection of stylish quills — before making her way to the elegant telescopes.
It may still only be August, but she wanted to plan ahead and get Tracey something special for Christmas. She just couldn't decide on what. Everything seemed perfect for her friend, yet at the same time Daphne felt like nothing was meeting her standards.
The longer she stared at the items before her, the more and more frustrated she felt.
"Having trouble deciding, dear?" the elderly witch, who owned the shop, kindly asked.
Daphne nodded. "I just can't decide," she said, trying to suppress the vexation in her voice. "I'm trying to find a gift for my friend, but nothing seems right."
"Come along," the shopkeeper replied with a smile. "I'm sure we'll find something perfect."
Daphne offered a hesitant smile in return. "Thanks," she said, as she followed the woman to another section of the store.
Prompt — Day 4: (scenario) Picking out a Christmas gift for a loved one.
Word count (not including title and author's notes): 184