Whose Hat is it Anyways?

“Oh my goodness gracious.  What happened to you?”

“Eheh, don't ask.  Miss, may I come in?”

“This is a shop; you don't have to ask—or even knock.  Come in, come in.”

“Thank you.”

“I have a favor to ask.”

“Oh, I don't even know you. I have seen you a few times, but I cannot consider that proper acquaintance.  Besides, you rudely ran off on me last time I tried to talk.”

“Sorry for that.  I need your knowledge of gems.”

“My, aren't you cutting to the chase?”

“Yeah... I'm in a hurry. I can repay you later, but please I need to know.  Is there anyway to cause them to react?”

“Hm? What do you mean?”

“It's a long story. Can you make them expand?”

“Well... not that I know of. Crystals, which are quite similar, can be expanded.  You need very strong magic, though, and only the princesses know how to use it.  I-I can't help with that.”

“Actually, you have helped tremendously. Miss, I will repay you soon.  Thank you.”

“Y-you are welc-he ran off.  BRGRH!!! OH COMPLETELY AND PERFECTLY DISRESPECTFUL!!!  That's the last time I shall ever speak with him.  Grrr.”