It's Almost Time

"And what do you think about helping me with this? You'd get the chance to do what you want," William asked.

The woman was slightly taken aback. "I might have the desire to do it, but that doesn't mean I have the ability. It's madness to go to that place."

And indeed, it was. Storming a hideout full of powerful bandits wasn't a sensible thing to do. Of course, William needed to go, and he was determined to convince her.

"If we work together, we stand a real chance," William said. "What do you think?"

She noticed the desperation in his voice. This woman wasn't stupid. In fact, having been part of a gang, she was sharp and perceptive.

"What do you want with them? Start talking, or I won't even consider helping you."

The woman moved to the shop's door and flipped the sign. It now read Closed.

"Sit here," she said, pointing to a small wooden table at the back of the shop.