A young woman nearing the age of twenty stared at her reflection in the mirror while brushing straight white teeth. Her nose was small and delicate with light freckles that danced around the stem. Her eyes were hazel and serious except when she was around a certain green eyed man who had a knack for trouble. Her light brown hair was pulled back in a messy bun atop her head. She wore a white cami and plaid green boxer shorts to sleep in. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes while getting in one last good brush. She spat in the crème-colored sink and rinsed her mouth out. She dabbed a washcloth at her full lips and sighed while turning on the shower. She was about to strip herself of her clothes when she heard a loud knock from her front door. She ran over unsure of who would come at this time of day.

The knock persisted and continued on her head once she opened the door. A green eyed officer smirked at her while removing his hand. " I see someone isn't the early bird today. Could it have something to do with a party I heard about?"

She snorted," I don't think one with a big head like you could so easily forget his birthday. Yet you did have one too many shots last night. Remember? Cleon and I had to help you to your room."

He frowned, "It was my birthday after all. I believe I'm entitled to do whatever I please on my special day, dearest Keladry."

"The day that you're allowed to day as you please, is the day when all hell breaks lose."

He folded his arms across his chest and stuck out his lower lip in a pout. "I see, I thought you wouldn't listen to what others said about me Keladry but you're no different."

She laughed and pushed him in the hall. "Really, why are awake this early? It's not even close to feeding time."

"Well Kel, do you remember that we work for Tortall Police Department. We are both first class officers," he pounded his chest with his fist, then sighed," and we need to report to Chief Wyldon for a new assignment. So, as much as I'm sure the Stump would love to see you in your night attire, I'd think it best if you hurry up and pulled on your day time attire."

"Sure, sure hold on a second. You're welcome to raid my pantry as usual while I change." She walked back into her apartment and strode over to her bedroom to change, while Neal happily rummaged through her pantry.

She pulled on a pair of faded blue jeans and a red sweatshirt over her cami and boxers. She took one last glance in her adjoining bathroom and shrugged. She never used makeup and her hair was usually pulled back while on the job. She put on a pair of old grey sneakers and walked back out to meet Neal who was at the moment stuffing his face with as much Frosted Flakes that he could.

"I hope you didn't have breakfast already." she said with an unapproved look in her hazel eyes.

He chewed vigorously before replying," There's nothing wrong with having two breakfasts Mother. Come on we don't want to see the Stump crack now do we?"

"I was actually waiting on you, but let's not argue. It's too early in the morning."

He nodded and led the way out of the small apartment after grabbing for the box of Frosted Flakes that Kel tried to put back in the pantry. She sighed and pushed him out into the hall while locking the door.

He held his arm out for her to take and said in a mocking voice, " Car or bus, milady?"

She shoved him away and dangled the keys in front of his face, "Car. Now get a move on." She grabbed his arm and pulled him to the elevator down the hall. From there they went to the groundfloor and out into the parking lot.