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Puppettino's, a coffee shop manned entirely by puppetistas (puppet baristas), was ready for Halloween, having swapped its usual pastel color scheme for the oranges, blacks, greens, and purples of the season. Francis the puppet stood at the counter eyeing a massive bowl of candy by his side. He was wearing a black cape and witches' hat as a costume this year. He drummed his fuzzy green fingers on the counter and mumbled to himself, in a bit of a squawky voice, "No, Francis. You can't have the candy. It's only for the guests!"

Meanwhile, his puppeteer was completely out of sight, hidden under the rather tall counters.

Welcome to Puppettino's, come get your Halloween candy, no strings attached!

A cool wind blew down the street corner and towards Bastrina, swirling red leaves into the air around her, along with the smell of peppermint, chocolate, and mysterious spices with a leading note of cinnamon. The curly-haired baker and her aprons and skirts were ruffled by the breeze - auburn curls, stained sturdy linen, and mismatched prints of gingham and plaid, paisley and sweetheart, scarecrows, crows, and bats. Her matching bat earrings - one of a few matching accents in her outfit - swung merrily in the breeze, and the motion of their owner pushing open the door. The little eyes peered watchfully from below their owner's chin. They seemed as though they may fly away from their chains and escape at any moment! The jingling apples and ceramic teapots on charm bracelets at her wrists clinked rhythmically, like distant, musical laughter, echoing the shop bells across the busy streets. Bastrina looked around for the proprietor of the establishment, and her eyes found... a rather strange sight. She raised an eyebrow, and sauntered toward the counter. "Greetings," she said. "Do you have any peanut butter candy in there, and what are the specials?"

Halloween! It’s always lit up Eris's world and felt like her special month because Magic is everywhere. People dressed up, shared spooky tales, and let their imaginations run wild. Eris craved that magic. She lived for it. After all, she worked as an illusionist. Her tricks fooled eyes and minds with ease. She spent hours practicing sleight of hand. Cards flew from her fingers like birds and twisted them into impossible shapes. Today though, she stepped out in her favorite gear. A pink mask covered half her face. It stretched from her forehead down to her lips. The material hugged her skin just right. Underneath, she wore a sleek suit of faux leather and this outfit was for her secret role. Most folks knew her as Eris but when she slipped into this costume, she became the Pink Phantom. The girl pulled off clever pranks and illusions for hire. No one had guessed her real identity because the mask and suit kept her safe.

She landed with a soft thud right in front of a cozy coffee shop. Street lights flickered orange while the Pink Phantom scanned the scene. Her gaze caught on something fun. There was a puppet. AWWWW. Eris's heart skipped. Puppets always charmed her. She grew up watching puppet shows at town fairs. They sparked her love for illusions. Still, this one looked extra lively and she had to check it out! No way she'd pass it by.

Eris dashed over with quick steps. The puppet apparently eyeing for the bag of candies. Those treats sat meant for guests, obviously. Eris grinned under her mask. She leaned in close. "Hi! You're one cute puppet. Trick or treat?"