The smell of roasted meat (1)

Erik and June navigated the streets of Caelora City with cunning stealth.

Erik, rendered invisible by his abilities, moved like a ghost unseen by passersby.

Beside him, June had taken on the clever disguise of a scruffy stray dog blending into the environment.

As a major city at the base of the Caelora Mountains, the city bustled with activity.

Vendors hawked wares from stalls while shoppers examined goods.

Armored mercenaries patrolled the lanes, eyeing the citizens with suspicion in search of the two fugitives.

As a dog, June had to focus on keeping Erik's scent amidst the riot of smells if he wanted to stay with him.

The aroma of frying meat and fresh bread mingled with the smell of foul-smelling armpits.

Despite the early morning hour. People displaying the telltale signs of the day's increasing intensity filled the streets.