Mark 2.5

This'll be a short chapter to get you used to colors.

Mark 2.5

    "Kid. What are you doing in the rain?"
    "..."
    "I see. You got nowhere else to go? I don't have anywhere either. What say you travel with me?"
    I woke up. I hoped I didn't wake the others. I wouldn't have them see me like this. I stepped outside onto the veranda. I wept quietly to the full moon.
    Marks. They are the symbol of those who have obtained outerworldy powers. All those written in history had Marks engraved onto a part of their body. While those who benefited society in some way were called heroes, others were written off as monsters.
    Morning came and everyone woke up. I had already prepared them breakfast. I saw Vlay go into the restroom while Gamma and Ashleen came to the table. I could see Ashleen's eyes sparkle.
    "You made all this yourself, sir?"
    "Well we don't exactly have a cook in the room, do we?"
    "It's not bad."
    Vlay came back to the table with a towel on his neck. He always showers first thing in the morning.
    "Your food isn't that hot anymore."
    "You know I still enjoy just eating your food."
    "Oh? Do you think I would make a good wife?"
    "Annoying me first thing in the morning?"
    We decided to split up. Vlay and Gamma went to the blacksmith to repair our weapons and buy materials while me a Ashleen went to purchase necessities. We entered the shop called "Lovelies". It was run by Beastman, a Nekogirl and Wolfkin. They always had smiling faces for their customers.
    "Oh, oh? It's our favorite customer!"
    "I see you've restocked."
    "Well ya gotta be prepared. After all, It's coming soon."
    "What's coming soon?"
    "The Magic Tournament. It's an event for skilled fighters. Of course everyone has to prepare since no one knows what game it'll be."
    "That sounds fun! Are we gonna enter, sir?"
    "What's the prize this time?"
    "If I recall correctly, There were multiple prizes. Some rare equipment made by a Marked blacksmith. That should pique your interest right?"
    "I can't say I'm not interested."
    Ashleen started cheering. So bright... It hurts my eyes, she's so full of energy. We met up with Vlay and Gamma at the center of town. They bought some new materials I could use.
    "We're gonna enter the Magic Tournament?"
    "I have decided, yes."
    The prize would be great for my research and Vlay himself seems interested in Marks.
    "We need to register right?"
    "I already did it for us."
    "You b*****d. You need to clear these things with us."
    "I did, didn't I Ashleen?"
    "You did, sir! heheh."
    "You brats..."
    And thus began our days to train and prepare.

End 2.5

Author's Note

I realize if I add more characters, it would be confusing for readers so I'll provide this chapter whit colors for each individual. Cilufer will be blue. Vlay will be red. Ashleen will be pink. Gamma will be green. Other individuals I will decide later.