Today I've been called in the office by my boss for something. I've waited maybe a good 15 minutes before my boss a man in his mid-fifties Mr. Mikhail Foster came bursting through the door with an excitement that could rival that of a child in a candy factory. He announced barely finishing his sentences because of him gasping for air. "Mr. Wilson we got an endorsement for a physical study on all the accursed creatures around the world and I want you as my most promising zoologist to accompany me on this year-long adventure. So four days from now I would like for you to have everything you need ready". In my head I was ecstatic, but to keep my professional ways I agreed and shook his hand. After leaving his office and walking back to my office did I leap and jump around for excitement. I finally could study the accursed in their natural habitat and not books or their rotten body pieces. Nows the time I can figure out what these creatures are like in the wild. After some time. I left work and walked through the streets of Central city to get home and express the news to my mother and father, but through my walk. I glanced around to take in my surroundings. Surrounding that I've become accustomed too, but at this moment. I was trying to save the memory of my home because in four days. I will leave here for a year and want to walk these familiar streets I call home. Through my walk I noticed myself wondering at the marvels of the retro and futuristic machinery which makes up our city. The retro aspect taking inspiration from the period that you guys would call the 18th century as the ancients adored the architect and how it blended uniquely. From old rustic spherical shaped copper lanterns that hovered just high enough that a person wouldn't hit their head while it illuminates a warm subtle light that flickers similar to a candle in the wind by light that's been stored from its time being basked in sunlight throughout the day, Lancaster cars which are popular luxury hover cars for central city's most wealthy and sophisticated with its striking rust-colored paint jobs. The most common design is a rear and mid-mounted dual engine that activates an impeller responsible for lifting the vehicle by forcing air underneath the vehicle to perform a 360 radius of movement, all while hovering at speeds of 120mph. As I examine the technological advancements of this city, the walk home seemed to pass by like a flash. Before I knew it I was standing outside the door of my home and before I could even unlock my door. I was greeted and engulfed in the arms of my father in a hug similar to being squeezed by a serpent. In a bit of confusion and happiness, I squeezed back, but before I could say good evening, my father beat me to the punch.

" I'm so proud of you my little ivy. Mikhail your boss has informed me through the pocket graph (which is a pocket watch that has the same capabilities of what you guys in your world call a cellphone but with holographic projecting capabilities which projects a complete copy of the person whom is calling you) and informed me of the opportunity that has graciously presented itself to you. when are you going to depart for this analytical study of yours,"?

Father, I said after barely escaping his grasp, and trying to regaining the wind that was forced out of me because of his excessive hugging. I'll be departing in four days.

" hmmm, said my father that doesn't give you enough time to prepare. we shall see to your preparations, my son needs only the finest necessity for his journey,".