Wisdom and Co., Part 2

"Based on the notes you've given me"—Amell was shaking the contents of the round bottom flask and inspecting the violet liquid inside of it—"this will be a gamechanger inside and outside of the Academy. Hel, I'd go as far as to say that this might just be the next big power-boosting potion." 

He turned a skeptical eye on me and then Dess, and I honestly understood his skepticism, but Amell's magical monocle was quick to tell him what we already knew. 

"Godsdamn, you two truly have increased your arcane abilities in the hour I didn't see you," he said in a surprised tone. 

Amell set the 'Arcane Catalyst' down on the table and turned his attention to the second proof-of-concept product we'd concocted for him. He picked up the small vial and inspected its contents, taking note of the clear pink liquid that smelled heavily of… 

"Is this plum?" he asked curiously. 

"Told you he would get it in one," Dess said happily.