Chapter 14

The plane landed in Montarion, the capital of Atheland, right at midnight. The border control officer checked Kelly's documents and asked her a few routine questions. "Ms. Kelly Kessler, how long are you staying in Atheland?" "Hi. I've accepted a job offer from a company here in Montarion. My work visa's all set, and I'll probably be here for about two years." Noticing her fluent Athelish, the officer didn't ask any more questions and stamped her passport. Kelly thanked him, grabbed her bags, and headed out of the airport. She searched for her hotel's address on her new phone before catching a cab. The driver, a young Athelian woman of the same descent as Kelly, wasted no time starting a conversation when she noticed her. Hearing her native language abroad made Kelly feel right at home. On the way, the driver shared many tips for living in Montarion, and Kelly made a few mental notes. When they arrived at the hotel, they swapped contact information. Then, the driver carried Kelly