Chapter 2 is dedicated to Brian. I’ll miss ya, buddy. <3
And special thanks to the above-mentioned Brian, Michelle, and Brent for all the encouragement! =D
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Chapter 2: On a Calm Day
It was a breezy midday in the sunny port town of Lith Harbor. The pristine, white city was flitting with life, townspeople going about their daily business and visiting the docks for fresh produce and other merchandise. Elsewhere, visitors to the seaport town enjoyed the balmy, salt-tinged air, and others still could be seen chatting with Pason as they prepared for a sun-filled vacation to Florina Beach. And, echoing in the distance, its tall masts and colors flying proudly, was the whirring sounds from the engines of the Victoria. The flying ship had just completed another depositing of newcomers to Victoria Island, and the roaring orders of Captain Shanks to prepare for take-off occasionally sounded over the general hustle and bustle. read more