The gorgon lifted her head but did not speak. For a moment, there was silence, and then the creature inhaled, and she froze. “Divine,” the gorgon purred. “Excuse me?” Persephone asked. “Goddess.” “You are mistaken.” The gorgon laughed. “I may have no eyes, but I know a god when I smell one. What hope have you of entering?” “You are bold for a creature who knows they speak with a goddess,” Persephone said. The gorgon smiled. “Only a goddess when it serves you?” “Pathos!” Persephone snapped.
