The humongous palace sits atop the hill, its stone walls & towering pointy roofs illuminated by the afternoon sun

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The humongous palace sits atop the hill, its stone walls & towering pointy roofs illuminated by the afternoon sun. It's beyond majestic.
"Appa, it's much much much more impressive than I expected."
"I know, right? Aren't we lucky that we get to see it up close & live within its vicinity?" He chuckles.
We soon reach the gate of the city & have to wait in line with the other people who also want to enter.
When it's time for our turn, Appa shows the guards the scroll that the messenger gave us & we're immediately escorted pass the gate.
"Here we go." Appa whispers to me.

" Appa whispers to me

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The first thing I notice is the noise

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The first thing I notice is the noise. Men chattering in the marketplace, children squealing in the alleys, horses neighing, wooden wheels creaking on the cobblestone road.
Then, the smell. The fragrant scent of freshly baked bread wafts in the air, mixed with the smell of spicy exotic spices, burning coal, horse poo, & human piss.
This is the city. My home for now.
The guard brings us to a medium-sized house in the quieter part of the city & opens the door for us.
"Sir, this is where you'll live from now on. Someone from the palace will soon inform you about what you need to do. I shall leave you to settle." He bows at us & leaves.
"Oh. My. God." I gape as I step inside.

" I gape as I step inside

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