a new beginning

At least she hadn't bothered Medusa by dragging her all the way out here, though she had suspected that the woman wouldn't mind the trip anyway. She was just hopeful that she didn't pull her away from something important for a silly fantasy or dream.

"They didn't deserve to have such a beautiful, mystical place. What if we took it?" she said, only pausing for a moment before adding, "What if I took it?" Her words ended in a smirk, though she was still cautious. Inviting Medusa to make the move or proposing that she breaks off to claim the place for herself, she was happy either way.  

"Speech!"