The capital city of Aetherium Prime stretched before them—tall brass towers, steam-powered carriages, and massive airships hovering overhead.
Finn, adjusting his ridiculous fake mustache: "…I hate this disguise."
Zephyria, rolling her eyes: "Relax. No one will suspect a group of humble merchants."
Ignis, holding a cart labeled "Totally Not Bombs" in giant letters: "We're so sneaky."
Finn, facepalming: "WE ARE LITERALLY THE OPPOSITE OF SNEAKY."
Vespera, smirking in a noblewoman's dress: "Oh, hush, Finn~. Just follow my lead."
A guard approached their cart.
Guard, suspicious: "What are you transporting?"
Ignis, grinning: "Explos—"
Finn, elbowing her: "SPICES! We're spice merchants!"
Guard, narrowing his eyes: "…Why is the cart ticking?"
Finn, internally screaming: "…It's spice-powered?"
Zephyria, whispering to Ignis: "Detonate in three… two…"
Ignis, grinning: "One."