"At the threshold of Mammon's kingdom and mortal Earth stood the Gateway of Greed, an impressive sight for even the most discerning of folks. The palatial halls and grandiose pillars reflected an enormity that would be perhaps too excessive for the two beings it housed permanently. Then again, its inhabitants weren't just any two beings." \n\n"Hazara walked purposefully to the chaise where the other Gatekeeper was lounging, lightly kicking her to make room before settling down by her side." "Pay attention to me," "she whined, clacking a horn against Mechdin's." "Come on, put that down. I miss you." "Mechdin sighed heavily, placing her ledger down for a moment and turning her head to Hazara." "I still didn't hear an apology," "she murmured, though there was little heat behind her words." "Hazara scoffed as if personally offended." "From me?? And what about you, when were you going to– mmph!" "Hazara scowled as Mechdin covered her mouth with a hand, shushing her and looking out to the hall. Her irritation started to dissipate ever so slightly as she sensed it too – a presence at the door to the Gateway." "We'll continue this later," "Mechdin murmured, removing her hand from Hazara's mouth and standing up." "I promise," "she added as she walked off toward the entrance, expecting Hazara to follow."