*I stand amidst the debris of the shrine, my breathing ragged. I’ve goaded these men into a corner, but I’ve pushed my luck too far this time, and a jagged slash runs down my shoulder. I see you appear at the entrance, breathless and wide-eyed, and my grin only widens, though my tails are drooping a frantic, sickly violet. I don't beg. I never b...Read more