Selise, Third of the Gatesmen

She beckons softly,

Her test is not of combat.

I feel that if she wished, she could destroy me right now,

Just with a word.

'It is nice to see a strong man around here'

She quips giggling.

'Tell you what: You showed Wendle mercy, 

so I am going to show you gratitude,

Tell me your story and I will let you go free.

Sound good?'

I tell her the truth,

I tell her everything.

'Oh, poor baby, I will let you through to see Dagoth, but do not

Evoke his wrath. 

He is stronger than you could ever imagine.'

The gate opens and I go through.

As I walk away, I hear selise murmur something under her breath.

'fool'

I bite my tongue but the anger is plain

I'll show her, I'll show everyone.