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The Blacksmith's Request

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Opening her eyes, Gracie stretched for a few moments before getting out of bed.

After washing up, Gracie wore her trademark plain clothes, cotton shirt and brown pants paired with a pair of average black boots.

Feeling energised from the good night's rest, she tied her hair back in a ponytail, only to find a Emma still sleeping like a log, a bit of drool coming from the corner of her mouth.

Shaking Emma's body, Gracie managed to somewhat rouse the sleeping Emma,"Hey sleepyhead, wake up. It's morning already."

"Five more minutes..." Emma mumbled.

Gracie sighed and began to prod Emma's cheek, irritating her,"Stop that..."

"Wake up. Wake up. Wake up. Wake up. Wake up." Gracie said again and again until Emma finally opened her eyes in frustration and pushed her away.

"I'm up alright! So stop that!" Emma snapped.

Gracie put her hands up,"Alright, alright miss crankypants. Go get dressed. It's morning already."

Emma yawned and looked accusingly at Gracie,"You interrupted my beauty sleep..."

"We're going to take a look at the mysterious blacksmith today you know? You skipping?" Gracie asked.

Emma jumped up at Gracie's words and disappeared in a flash, leaving Gracie stunned for a moment.

Minutes later, she got out of the shower in a delicate blue dress and matching sapphire-coloured slippers.

Her hair was let down loose, unlike Gracie.

"All set! Let's go!" Emma said with much gusto.

"Right. The guys are probably waiting on us downstairs already." Gracie said as they made their way down the stairs.

Dining Hall.

"Morning!" Gracie hollered out.

"Morning!" Arceus greeted back.

"What's on the menu today?"

"I ordered seafood soup with a side of grilled peacock marinated with astenberries and rice for everyone. It's pretty good food I must say."

"Mm. Indeed. The delicacies of the land are much better than the tasteless beef steak and steamed congee I had when I spent nights reading. Truly, it is worth travelling the lands just for its food." James said with a dreamy look as he scarfed down the food with joy.

Gracie nodded, similarly wolfing down the food,"Agreed."

"So we're visiting the blacksmith today?" Emma asked.

"Yes...We might be able to order some weapons to bring along with us..." Arceus said,"If they can make it that fast that is."

"Right then. It'll be our first stop!" Emma exclaimed,"Hurry up and finish so we can go already!"

Gracie had finished her bowl when she raised her hand to order...two more...

Emma looked at Gracie devouring food, as if her mouth were a black hole,"You...How do you even look so thin with you eating so much?"

Gracie talked within bites,"I...Don't...Know..."

After eating, they asked Lydia for directions and promptly left.

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Wichen Town, Streets

"I can't believe you ate four bowls..." Emma grumbled.

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