Shells and Feathers

Alex entered the large building that sold the beast's ingredients and materials. He looked around at the place, fascinated by what he saw. Such a place wasn't really available in any of the other worlds aside from this one.

'It's just as amazing as the last time,' he thought. He had been here nearly 60 years ago now. The place hadn't changed all that much.

"Is that you, Alchemist Dawnblade?" a voice called out from the side.

Alex was surprised to hear his name being called out in such a place and quickly turned around. He noticed a young man looking at him with an excited look.

"You are Alchemist Dawnblade, are you not?" the young man asked.

"I am," Alex said. "I'm sorry, have I met you before?"