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taking the protective ones, I made them into pills. But the attack potions have to be delivered in another form. Unless you can force your target to swallow a pill.”
    Nodding, I say, “I’ve used Sleep, Decay, and Blinding as throwing potions.”
    Greta’s eyes widen. “When?”
    I hesitate, but end up sharing. “I had to fight Jane once.”
    Yara is surprised, but she continues, “Yes, since they are topical, I guess you can throw them. I mean, if you want to behave like a barbarian. My delivery methods are more sophisticated.”
    Greta laughs.
    Yara ignores her. “You didn’t ask for it, but I prepared a sampler. A lipstick collection with Sleep, Fancy Me, Forget, and Truth. For the vixen in all of us.”
    I smile.
    Yara is loving this. “If you can’t kiss the target, you need an alternative. It’s a shame you don’t smoke: I could have prepared cigarettes. I thought about nail polish, but I noticed you don’t use it often. So I created this.” She takes a spray bottle out of the bag. “Same potions in aerosol form.”
    “This…this is incredible, Yara.”
    “She has a Potions Charm. And she takes advanced chem classes,” Greta says.
    Yara beam s. “Wait, but that’s not all. You also get my little masterpiece.”
    “Is that a temporary tattoo?”
    “Yes!” she squeals. “Sorry. This is the coolest thing ever. The tattoo ink is laced with a potion. When you apply the tattoo, the potion is protected with a microfilm. If you want to use the potion, just disrupt the microfilm—any scratch will do—and the potion will be in touch with your skin. The best way of sneaking a potion anywhere.”
    “You could be stripped naked and still carry a potion with you,” Greta says.
    “Thank you, Q!”
    The two of them stare at me blankly.
    “Q? The gadget guy from James Bond? Never mind. I’m impressed! What’s the potion laced in the tattoo?”
    “Dispel,” Yara says quietly.
    “You know Dispel?” I’m stunned. This is one of the most powerful potions or spells a Sister can learn. It basically negates the effects of another potion or spell. I don’t even know the ingredients, but I’ve heard they are crazy expensive.
    “I went to Salvador last summer just to learn it.”
    Greta puts her hands around her friend’s shoulders. “That’s in Brazil. Yara’s grandma is the Eldest Mother there. She taught our little genius.”
    Yara’s cheeks become pink. “I’m not a genius at all. I wish I had an Intellect Charm. I have Potions and Allure. I’m actually grounded because my grades are so bad.”
    “That, and your piercing,” Greta adds.
    “Thank you, Greta, for sharing my few secrets with the world.” She turns to me again. “This Dispel is infused with my own personal magic, so it’s not too powerful. But it should be enough for a regular spell. And you must remember: a Dispel cannot counter a Charm. Dispel only works on potions and other spells.”
    “Thank you so much! I’ll pay for the ingredients and everything. And I’ll owe you one.”
    She nods , but gives me a look. “You still didn’t tell me why you need this arsenal.”
    The two Sisters become serious.
    “They’re for a friend,” I tell them.
    ***
    Again, Mona can’t relax. Who would blame her?
    She’s in front of me, trying to focus. Her goth makeup—white base, black eyeliner, and purple lipstick—goes well with her dark clothes. And when she closes her eyes to meditate, I can see the violet eye shadow. She could be the poster girl for Seventeen Witch , if the magazine existed.
    We’re alone in my room. Aunt Gemma is out for the day. This is a great chance to teach Mona some basic rituals.
    “It’s okay, Mona. We don’t have to do much today. Have you been doing the relaxation exercises?”
    “Yes, but this is different.”
    “We’ll try to take you to a meditative state, and then let some of your magical energy flow. Just a bit,” I say, showing her my thumb and index finger almost touching.
    “I just