I keep my eyes fixed firmly to the floor. Not a lady to share eye-to-eye contact with.


Having spent 18 months with my beloved Alexander, I jump right in.

"Great Alexander lives and reigns!"

Uh oh. I hope she doesn't mind my just butting in like this. The old phrase was, "don't speak until you're spoken to!" I have a terrible impulse to take a good look - if I do, it will be my last one!

Hesitantly, I ask "Where is my next quest, Oh Monstress?"