She knew what she was. And she knew what should have been her fate. She didn't think God or Gods had anything to do with it.

But here, on this shining path-it might be different. She doesn't know what she'll become here. Who knows? Maybe this man will have influence on her path. And maybe she'll influence him too.

"Nineteen." She raised her eyebrows. At least there was more humor, something more human in her eyes. "And you are...how old, grandfather? Surely far older then I."