I know I should panic at those words. None of that. ‘What kind of service?’ I really don’t want to know the answer. As I step between them I hear the hissing sound again. Without my inner thoughts to distract me, I become aware of a pressure in my mind. She lets me feel weak and exposed. I can’t seem to latch on to a single one of them though. As I approach I see two silver, waist high pillars at the edges of the light circle. I know I should be panicking or trying to defend myself somehow, but those ideas simply float into my mind and back out again. I don’t know how I know, but it’s a presence, and it’s female. Turn to your left and walk forward.’
I do as I’m told. I realize it’s been there since I arrived here. I try, but I can’t force it.
