With new management, the shop had also gotten a fresh coat of
paint. Well, half of it had anyway. It had also gotten a new sign,
which reads "meek's MAGNIFICENT MAGIC", a rather optimistic claim
given the presence of several other magic shops in the area around
the university.

The new proprietor, meek the MAGNIFICENT, stands in front,
admiring his new business. His first permanent magic creation, a
hat of disguise, is being put to heavy use as he changes his image
nearly every minute. As he frequently does, he is talking, perhaps
arguing, to himself..

The cliche elderly wizard enthuses "WONDERFUL. ANOTHER STEP UP
IN MY PATH TO THE TOP!"

The elf archer continues "but small businesses fail often."

The knight in shinning plate counters "BUT I HAVE TALENT AND
DEDICATION. HOW CAN I FAIL?"

The halfling rogue considers "i still know how to make only a few
magic items, and i lack the equipment to create potions. really, i
can do little beyond scribing scrolls, of low power."

The royal figure announces "MY MASTER WILL BE OF ASSISTANCE
HERE! I WILL SEND ORDERS FOR POTIONS AND GREATER ITEMS TO HIM, FOR
A CUT! STILL, I MAY WANT TO HIRE SOMEONE TO MAKE POTIONS!"

The humble cleric notes "i suppose he will want the title of
partner. that may well be cheaper."

A tall noblewoman finishes the conversation with "WELL, IN ANY
CASE THERE IS MAGIC TO MAKE AND CUSTOMERS TO SATISFY! TO WORK!"