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Chapter One; Falling to Earth

It was like any other evening in Evermore the sky harbor was a buzz of activity, while down below, traders, travelers, and town folk bustled in the always busy streets. Never a quiet moment within city limits, with all the incoming and outgoing ships. Up at the top of one of the four harbor towers, A few passenger airliners were docking for the night. As travelers made their ways down the ramps, a young female Canine in the military garb of Grandos was asking for identification papers along with other soldiers. The woman let out a sigh and looked over at one of the many clocks you found throughout the floor, still one hour till she was done for the night. It wasn’t that she hated the work she was doing at the moment it just got repetitive quickly especially when that’s what you did all day for about a week. She was looking forward to switching over to patrol duty after her day off tomorrow.

Just then the commanding officer came by with a few soldiers following close behind. The Canine and the others on duty saluted, “As you were,” they returned to their work. “Lt. Snowfoot, anything to report?”

The Canine perked her ears, she glanced over the papers in front of her and stamped them before passing them back to the owner, “I have nothing to report sir, it has been rather peaceful.”

The officer scratched his chin, “In that case you and your subordinates go now, we’ll handle the last of this batch.” He signaled those following him to take over.

“Sir, that’s rather unnecessary, we can-“

“You can, but you only have tomorrow off, before you’re back on duty. Go, it may not be much extra time but… you’re still young, you don’t understand what time really is.”

“Sir, thank you.” Eva had heard that ‘young’ line a lot growing up, even now off the record she heard it often, especially from some fool hardy man, “Well then, we’ll take our leave then.” She salute once more before turning around and walked off followed by her colleagues.

After a short walk, Eva sniffed the air, there was a familiar scent, she told the others to go on ahead, and she went off on her own moving through the corridors closer to the scent.

A young blond man was glancing over a rather long list in front of a trolley, with what look like a new oven, and other pieces of cooking equipment. “Alright that’s everything, Thank you kindly sir.” The man passed over a bag of gald to the merchant who bowed before entering what looked like to be a warehouse. Isaac began to push the trolley towards the center elevator within the tower. Before he knew it an extra pair of hand appeared beside his own. He turned to see they belonged to Eva, “Hope you do realise even if you do help, you’re not gonna get a free meal out of the old man.”

“How rude, I’m just helping you out Isaac, nothing more.” Isaac snickered at her, but kept silent otherwise, “Anyway why the new oven didn’t you guys just-“

“Please don’t ask,” funny as may have been, having his father again create another batch of exploding bean buns and then proceeded blown up yet another oven. He really didn't want Eva to think any less of his father.

A few blocks over, Yvonne sat at a dirty table with a dirty man, wagering pieces of gold and silver. "Your turn, boy." Yvonne smirked. She had this game wrapped around her pinkie. She laid her cards downs and watched the man's face twist with anger. "What!? How did I lose to a a boy twice as younger than myself!?" "You didn't lose to a boy." Yvonne rounded up the gold and silver. "What?" She smiled. "You lost to a girl. Shove that in your gambling record. Outsmarted by a little girl." She walked away from the table and crowd, smiling at their bewildered faces. "Next time, place a little more on the table!"

Cecily Taylor

"Ever heard the phrase, 'Looks can be decieving'?"

Cecily glared at Aiden, watching as he looked away. "Oh, please. Everyone knows alchemy isn't as common as it used to be. As far as anyone is concerned, you're the only alchemist. You heard that guy in...wherever it was. You're the first alchemist he's met in his lifetime. And, he was a five hundred year old elf." She turned and started her way through the streets. "Come on! Lets go see Mom!" She knew the woman wasn't their real mother, but she was the only mother Cecily knew.

"Well, I may look like a normal girl, but I am far from it."

((OoC: Is there any specific features you want for Dell's master? Race, age? Anything?))

Yuu walked into the nearby restraurant and sat on a stool. The person next to him was Dell, but he didn't really pay attention to who was next to him. Except his dad, who sat on the other side of Yuu. He was more focused on keeping the fact that he was a half-elf a secret. He didn't want to be discriminated against in a strange city. He looked at a nearby menu, and smiled a little. "What can I get you today, kid? And, Dad, I'm assuming." Yuu jumped, his face turning red. "Just some spaghetti would be nice. And, um....Some water." He saw a couple of girls looking at him, smiling. He hated his voice. It always attracted the very attention he didn't want. Takano noticed the girls looking at Yuu and giggling, and a playful smirk formed on his face. "You should think about going to talk to them. It's not uncommon for young elves to have short ears. They won't know the difference until you tell them." He looked at the waiter. "Same thing my son is having, but with wine, please." He let out a soft laugh at Yuu's red face. "Just saying." "If it's such a big deal to you, why don't you go talk to them? You're better at it than I am anyway." He watched as his dad got up, patted Yuu's shoulder, and walked over to the girls. "Dad, you're twice their age! You're such a pervert!" He hid his face in his hands and shook his head. "I'm doomed to a life of embarrassment."

Yuu hid his face behind the hood of his cap as he listened to his dad talk to the girls. He was embarrassed. Whenever the guy was around a cute girl, he lost his mind. "Your order. Where did--" "Please. Don't ask." He took his food and drink, glancing at his father. The elf was sitting on a chair, a girl already in his lap. "Excuse me, sir? Can I have a couple of those unused corks?" The waiter blinked, but gave him three corks. He aimed and flicked. The first cork hit his dad square in the forehead, making the man stop laughing and blink in surprise. "Your food's here, you perverted elf." Takano went over to Yuu and sat, tossing the cork at his head. "You're the one who suggested it. I think that girl liked me. Might have a--" "Oh, Dad. Please. Don't. I really, really don't want to hear that." Yuu ate his food, his face still red. "The other one thinks you're cute. Why don't you go talk to her? Have a little fun." He laughed when Yuu practically slammed his face into his food to hid how bad he was blushing. "Never know what it's like if you keep avoiding it. The girls back home may not have liked you, but I'm sure there are plenty of girls outside the village that will think you're a great guy." Takano let the words hang in the air as he took a bite of his food and sipped his wine.

Aiden Taylor

"People always ask what's more important to me. My sister, or my alchemy?"

Aiden jumped and covered his head with his arms, standing on one leg. He looked at Cecily, and his face turned red. "Er....Um...." He looked at the building she was sitting in front of, glaring at him rather dangerously. "Hey. We're right in front of a restaurant. Why don't we go in, get something to eat, and then ask for directions?" His voice had gotten softer, as if alchemy had completely vanished from his world. He saw Cecily sigh and get up, leading him into the building. "Don't think I've ever been to this one. Maybe it's new? Or, just...not a place Mom would want us to be, I guess."

"The answer is simple. I love my alchemy, but my sister is the most important thing in my life."