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Looking around, Anon was gaining an appreciation for the technicality of this trade. He liked how the complexity of it mirrored his own work on trains. "This is really impressive, Bottlecap. How long did it take you to learn all this?"
>"I started doing this with my grandpa when I was just a little filly. So, a long time! But, I always end up learning something new about it."
"Kinda like trains! You always come across something new!"
>Bottlecap smiled brightly at the connection they just made.
"Hey! can we fire up the kiln, or whatever, and make something?"
>"Eh. The kilns and ovens have been cold since this morning. It would take a few hours to fire 'em up and get 'em hot."
Anon looked disappointed.
>Bottlecap bit her lower lip with a little apprehension, but she thought of something...something she had been considering for a while. "I know! Wanna see my collection of special bottles?"
Intrigued, Anon answered "Sure. What's so special about them?"
>"You'll see!" said Bottlecap as she trotted toward a set of stairs that led to the basement of the building.
Following close behind, Anon watched as Bottlecap removed several locks when she got to the door. "Must be a valuable collection to warrant all those locks."
>"Oh, it's priceless!" responded Bottlecap through a cunning smile and made Anon a little uneasy. "There we are! Come on in!" she said as the last lock was removed.
Brushing away the unease, Anon stepped into the dark room.

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