Monday, May 10th.
The weather gods seemed to have finally remembered it was still spring; the radiant, summer-like heat of the previous afternoon had completely vanished. Dawn broke over Elffire City under a heavy blanket of slate-grey skies and a persistent, gentle drizzle that threatened to linger for the rest of the day.
Yet, the overcast sky did nothing to slow down the bustling rhythm of the Bluecorn State Capital. The city woke up normally, sending students to their classrooms and professionals to their offices. Thanks to Elffire's exceptional, highly efficient urban design, millions of citizens navigated the early-morning commute smoothly, making traffic gridlock a rare occurrence.
