She curled up in the alleyway, trying to stay hidden from sight.  Her slim body ached from the wearying battles of the day and despite her resolve to stay awake and vigilant, sleep soon took her.  Once again, her slumber was disturbed by unwelcome thoughts, demonic abominations molesting her, bringing her to new depths of pain... and pleasure.<br/><br/>Awaking with a start, she rose to unsteady feet.  She had half expected to wake in her bed but no, she was till here... In this strange, other land...<br/><br/>Checking her purse, the statue was still within.  What did it mean, the young woman wondered?  Hefting her derringer in one hand and the sword in the other, she set forth into the unknown...<br/><br/>--------<br/>So I'll have Jenny continue to the next part of the gate.  Let me know what happens :)<br/><br/>