Veil of Transformation

"Drink these two vials." The woman handed Isabella two tiny vials, one containing purple liquid and the other containing a milky blue color. It sloshed around playfully as the woman extended her hand out. "The one will change your eye color, the other your hair color."

Isabella cautiously took the two vials, popping them open to smell the sweet aroma of fruits and herbs that were unfamiliar to her. "Will I have to drink it regularly to keep the appearance?"

"No dame, once consumed the effects are permanent until you drink another vial." her smile touched the corner of her eyes as she watched Isabella examine and then drink the concoction.

"It's more bitter than I expected." She pressed her hand to her mouth, worried that she might gag. Until a tingling sensation began to burn her scalp and eyes. "Why is everything burning?"