Chapter 3, Holly Summary

Holly Short is lying in bed in a very bad mood. She is an elf and her job is as a LEPrecon. She has brown skin, hazel eyes, pointy ears, and is three feet tall. Commander Root has been on Holly's case since she became the first female officer in Recon; he causes her bad mood. Root doesn't think that Recon is a place for a girl, since it is dangerous. The other source of Holly's bad mood is that she has not performed the Ritual in some time. If Root finds out how low she's running on magic, Holly is sure that he'll transfer her.

Holly showers and puts on her LEPrecon uniform. LEPrecon is an elite part of the Lower Elements Police force. The tunnels are crowded as she makes her way to work. Arriving, she tries to make...