Lloyd: When do I show up?

Kratos: Later…

Colette: Yay! I can't wait!

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Colette: But I wanted to do it.

Lea Andrews: You can do it next chapter.

"Sir, we're here." said a peasant boy, "Thanks again for saving me from those robbers."

"What? Oh, yes. Sorry." Kratos jumped off of the hay cart and walked into Palmacosta. What's gotten into me lately. I've been daydreaming. This isn't like me. Remember, I am a heartless mercenary. Kratos rubbed his temples. I had almost forgotten what it was like to live here. He thought. Maybe it's this place that brings back memories. Either way, those memories are meaningless. Kratos pushed his memories into the back of his mind, entering Palmacosta.

Kratos wondered around the town for an hour to get used to the city life again. He then entered a port to book a ride to Izoold the next day. He glanced around the old city, smelling bread from the bakers shop. He then sees a girl walking out in a tattered dress covered in scrapes, bruises, and dirt. She had long hair that looked brown and blue-green eyes. It was obvious that she was abused, but a smile on her face as she left was enough to convince anyone otherwise. Kratos pretended not to notice her, but she stopped and looked at him. Kratos glanced at her, but she started to back away, and then ran off. I wonder what her problem was. Kratos asked himself. He sighed and kept walking.

The girl walked down the street, and a coach passing by suddenly stopped. "Mira?" stuttered the man in the cart with disbelief. The girl glanced over. "Oh, wait. You aren't her. I'm sorry."

"It's ok. I'm Lyn. For some reason, that name rings a bell, but Mira sounds like a beautiful noblewoman's name, and I'm just an orphan. Maybe it's my imagination"

"Indeed? Well, I'm heading for the governor's building. Do you need a ride."

"Yes, actually. I need to find my workplace."

"Well, come on in. You look exhausted." The girl climbed in to see the male speaker from behind the curtain. He had long blue hair that matched his eyes, and he dressed as a nobleman. Lyn felt a little uneasy, but the smile on the nobleman's face gave her some comfort. "My name is Yuan." Started the half-elf noble, "Lyn, can you tell me about yourself? Tell me everything about yourself."

"Well, Sir Yuan." She started

"Just call me Yuan." Yuan smiled

"Well, I was an orphan on the outskirts of Luin. They found me 5 years ago and took me in. I can't remember anything before that. I know how to read, write, and so on. I always wanted to be a mercenary, but the headmistress wouldn't let me. No one wanted to adopt me either, so the headmistress sent me to get a job a year ago, but there was an unfortunate accident… and um, ever since the mistress has been sending me places to get a job, especially Isalia and Triet. Every time, no one will hire me, or I will refuse the job."

"Refuse the job?" he asked.

"Well, yes." She looked at him embarrassed, "She sent me to a brothel. I was lucky to find out beforehand, but she beat me when I got back… she said it was my fault and I deserve it…"

"Why did she say that?" he asked.

"Because of that accident. She was… I was traveling with her to my new job, and we were attacked by bandits. They stole my prized possession, a diamond sword. I managed to get away, but she was attacked and raped. She said it was my fault because if I didn't get away, they wouldn't have done that to her. She called me a coward, and wanted me to feel the pain she went through…" Tears were rolling down Lyn's face, but Yuan brushed them away.

"Let me see that job offer." Said Yuan. Lyn handed him the slip, and he sighed, "This address is in the bad part of town. I'm guessing you didn't know that, did you." Lyn felt red with embarrassment. "Hay, it's alright. I can get you a job. In fact, there's a friend of mine staying at the inn nearby the office building. His name is Kratos, and he needs a guide to Iselia. Since you say you've been through the area several times, you may be just what he needs. I think you've passed him before. He has reddish brown aubern hair, matching eyes, and a purple outfit. He's a swordsman to. By the way, here is some gald." Yuan said handing Lyn a full wallet. "That should be enough for a reservation for two at the inn, a steel sword, and a new dress."

"Thank you so much!" Lyn said extremely grateful.

"Hay, no problem! By the way, offer Kratos a room, and mention my name. Oh, and here's our stop. Good luck!" Yuan stepped out of the coach and helped Lyn out. Lyn then took off enthusiastically to the inn to get reservations. Yuan walked behind the governor's building, with an evil smile on his face. In front of him, a golden haired young man appeared in tight white garments.

"Hay Mithos," Started Yuan, "You'll never guess what I just did."

"And what would that be?" asked the gold haired youth.

"Ok, I met an orphan girl on the streets who looked somewhat like Mira and needed a job. I told her that Kratos was looking for a guide, and I gave her 50,000 gald to get a sword, new dress, and hotel rooms. I bet you 1,000,000 gald he falls in love with her."

"You're on!" said Mithos smiling wickedly.

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