26

A New Life

Elinor had been wandering the streets for three straight days. She is observing the ways of people, their routines, and how everything works.

Apparently, she wound up in a city that seemed to never sleep. It is bustling no matter if it is daytime or nighttime. She can see people everywhere, minding their own life.

She sat down on a bench beside an old lady who had red lips considering her age, and her hair with an odd color. It's yellow.

After how many days of observing, Elinor found out how everything revolved around a piece of paper that is secured in a pocket.

Everybody seems to have it, money. That's how she'll live and maintain her life here.

But there is a problem though. Elinor does not know how she can exchange the emeralds that Boonie gave her. She had not seen one person who bought a thing with a stone. It's always papers they hand to the seller.

And so, Elinor sat down, asking this sophisticated-looking old lady, hoping she is the right person to ask.

"Excuse me,