Stripped

When Alcina arrives at Andre's huge hut, she reports her presence at the reception.

The receptionist leads her into a small waiting room overgrown with creepers and the walls are painted with all kinds of witchcraft paintings and idioms. With all this, Andre makes it clear to everyone visiting him that he is no ordinary leader but an initiate in witchcraft and descendant of a long bloodline of warlocks. He is not one to be underestimated.

“Alcina!” he suddenly calls her from one of the rooms. "Please, come in".

With a jerk, she is shaken out of her dreams back to reality and quickly gets up. By entering the room, she sees the warlock sitting on the floor at the far end. In front of him, he has a flat wooden board with bowls with all kinds of liquids in them. Next to him is a mirror leaning against the wall.

"Come closer, witch", Andre's deep masculine voice sounds. He keeps his eyes fixed on her face. Somewhat awkwardly, Alcina takes a few steps towards him but stands at a safe distan