“Relax, again they will and cannot harm you keep distance from the bars, “she says smiling before exiting the pits. Feeling frightened and uncomfortable she remained still.

“I gather it is your first visit to the pits, “Adele says in a low tone of voice only to have Tina stare at her in return in silence. Twisting her body she allows her legs to hang from the side of her cot eventually rising to her feet.

“The day I was first put on display of the hundreds of faces that gazed upon me yours stood out amongst the rest.”

“Mine? Why mine?”

“Unlike, the rest your eyes spoke of compassion and empathy.”

“You are mistaken they spoke more of curiosity.”

“Curiosity?”

“Yes, as to why you purposely traveled here to be captured and possibly put to death.”

“It makes perfect sense.”

“Like you assisting Jennicus to see our entire world to ruin.”

“The mistake was mine.”

“Mistake, “Tina says no longer consumed by fear the longer they engaged in conversation she could feel her blood beginning to rise, “You annihilated our queen along with the royal family, Cordelia is no more, all done with you standing by her side and now she is set upon adding Natticulus the list of conquered cities. What pleasure do you seek by destroying families, the land our ancestors nurtured and raised, and the disruption of peace that united us all!?”

“You speak the language of an experienced soldier judging by the lack of scars and your hands which are free from callouses you are far from being a soldier.”

“I am not but am married to one.”

“What is her name?”

“No one.” Her response caused Adele to smile slightly not in the sense to be condescending but in admiration of the beautiful blonde woman before her.

“I was born into this world with the taste of power upon tongue.”

“Hopefully you will leave this world soon as the same.”

“My purpose here you believe there is more than what it is, “she says staring into her eyes, “Ah, yes you do I can see it in your eyes my presence holds more meaningful purpose and your curious to know exactly what it is.”

“You have evaded capture only to arrive in Nephele unarmed and alone regarding your purpose I believe you arrived her as a trap as Jennicus and her soldiers will soon appear.”