Swearing, I duck into the shadows

Hiding from yet another guard

I should have cut my hair

All the better to hide from you

When the guard has passed

I move on along. I didn’t have much time

To get to the portal between realms

Nibbling on some dried meat as I walk

Soon my goal is in sight

I breathe a sigh of relief and relax

Suddenly I’m grabbed from behind

Shit, I’ve been recognized!

They weren’t gentle, but not rough either

Gritting my teeth as my freedom went out the window

Letting myself go limp

I was carried back to the castle

Once again I was before you

The cold floor stinging against my skin

My mouth tightens in a thin line

Wondering what you wanted from me

Back in limbo once again