Page 4 of The Witches Catalogue of Wanderlust Essentials (Natural Magic #2)

The Chameleon’s Compact

I came into possession of the Chameleon’s Compact during a rather fraught diplomatic soiree in Vienna. A countess with an expression as unreadable as fog slipped it to me beneath a linen napkin, moments after I visibly winced at a diplomat’s tasteless joke about yak shifters.

The compact itself appears Ordinary. Subtle engravings, which shift when not viewed directly, decorate the brushed silver exterior. But the iridescent powder within contains pure emotional alchemy. A gentle dusting can transform even the worst case of RBF into a blank canvas of serene neutrality, regardless of inner turmoil.

I’ve survived my great aunt’s thinly veiled criticisms, endured conversations with clients who “forgot” to pay for my services, and soldiered through a fellow witch’s pitch to join a nudist coven–all without betraying what I really thought.

The true brilliance of the Chameleon’s powder isn’t simply masking irritation. It also works wonders on impostor syndrome and feelings of inadequacy. The powder masterfully translates inner panic into a visage of composed confidence.

A word of caution: The compact cannot camouflage expressions of pure joy; therefore it should not be relied upon to appear serious whilst receiving extraordinarily good news.