Hi! This is my first fanfic, so excuse some of the rough edges.

The Inkboy quietly ferried around Inkopolis Square, bringing food and supplies to and fro from the small eating establishment in Deca Tower, right next to the doors that held the prep rooms for Turf Wars. Today was a quieter day than usual, and anyone could tell. The usually bustling Square was far more hushed, despite it being near noon. However, the Inkboy didn't really care. So long as his manager was happy with what they had done today, all was well. His tentacles were in their usual neat and tidy bowl cut, and he wore his uniform with pride.

"Ori!" the boy's manager yelled out. She was a tall and rather stern Octoling, her tentacles done in a formal updo. "Yes, ma'am?" Ori said, with a sense of respect in his voice. "I want you to see what's going on in that side room down the hall! I don't want to deal with them making more ruckus than they already are!" Ori's manager said. "Yes Ma'am." Ori rushed across the hall to the side room, which teams would frequent after battles to relax and banter.

In there was the largest gathering of male Inklings Ori had ever seen. They appeared to be bickering over something, but Ori was too short to see what they were clamoring around. "I'll wait until they move." When they did, Ori saw the most breathtakingly beautiful girl he had laid eyes upon. She had lavender tentacles that had been brushed onto her left shoulder, and she was wearing a sleeveless white dress that faded to a soft blue, with matching flats. He rushed over to her once the crowds started to disperse, and sat by her side. "A-ah, hello sir." The girl said shakily. "I'm Adelline. What's your name?" "I'm Ori. I work at the restaurant down the hall. What are all these guys clamoring around you for?" he said. "They're arranging a tournament." Adelline said. "And the winner gets to marry me." "MARRY?! Aren't you a bit too young for that?" Ori sputtered in disbelief. "Well, it's my father's choice. He marries off all of his daughters like this. Saves him having to do it himself." Ori thought back to what he had learnt about the Precursors in school, about how they would fight and kill for a woman's charms. He was equal parts enthralled by the stories and disgusted. "Well, if you ever get a bit overwhelmed, you can just come over to the restaurant and relax. Anything you eat there can be free too." Ori said.

"ORI! I NEED YOUR HELP!" Ori heard his manager yelling down the hall. "Ah, that's my manager. See you around!" Ori said to Adelline before rushing back to the restaurant's doors.