Kayla of Florida commanded a strange metal bird that flew us across an enormous ocean of water to our first destination: Paris. The view was similar to the one which I share with Ikaros, but my beloved eagle flies much more smoothly. I easily hid among the other belongings of giants, and I spent my time collecting their unusual drachmae. Although Kayla of Florida warned me about the consequences of stealing while we traveled in the metal bird, I thought nothing of it. All the other giants were foul-smelling and made my hiding spot shake when they stood up from their resting places. I could hear how loudly they chewed from where I concealed myself, and I began to wonder how Kayla of Florida could be from the same species. Perhaps I will earn enough drachmae in Paris so Kayla of Florida and I can command a metal bird without other giants when we travel again.
After much unnecessary shaking and noise-making, the great metal bird landed among its flock. The metal bird departed in the early afternoon, so I was startled to realize that the Sun was only just beginning to rise in Paris! Kronos must have worked with the giants to create these metal bird contraptions if they can control time… Kayla of Florida first took me to the Arc de Triomphe, where I paid my respects to the brave, unknown soldier buried below the cobblestone street. Here, I learned about the great battles from the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolution. Perhaps I can use Napoleon’s tactics in my future mercenary missions! The giants of Paris said that he was a great commander in their army long ago, although very stout in comparison to other military leaders. Being so much smaller than Kayla of Florida and the other giants, I felt a special connection with this Napoleon.
I required nourishment after spending many hours in the metal bird, so Kayla of Florida used her drachmae to purchase “crepes.” I felt no nutritional gain from eating this odd Parisian food, but it did have a remarkable taste. The crepe was filled with chocolate, which was a delicacy in Sparta. Kayla of Florida must have used much drachmae to provide crepes for me. I offered to give her the stolen drachmae I found in the metal bird, but she refused. I must repay her in our future travels… She seemed to thoroughly enjoy the crepes, so I am sure that providing her additional crepes and chocolates during our quests in Paris will be sufficient payment.
The afternoon grew unbearably hot after eating our crepes, so we departed for our nearby sleeping accommodations at La Villa Maillot. Kayla of Florida ensured that our arrangments were very comfortable, and I asked the goddess Khione to provide our room cold air to relieve us from the outside heat. We soon realized the extent of our weariness and laid down to rest. Our first day in Paris was certainly successful, but I continue to grow more concerned about the Spartans finding our location.
Kassandra's Odyssey 