It’s a wonderful showing of a warrior’s spirit. Athena notes the pragmatism in her approach and the ferocity of her attacks. She will surely be leaving here with a mark or two to show for it. When Mayuko finally stumbles and falls, the Goddess will tower over her for a moment. Allowing her to catch her breath as she gives her final appraisal.

Then she will take to one knee and offer her hand, not to help the other woman up but simply to hold.

“State the terms of your pact,” she says in a soft voice, but each word seems to pulse with power and authority. “What do you want to use my power for, aside from surviving the curse of Sunset Falls? To hold a pact with me is not just to live, but to thrive, and I must know that which you desire most out of this world to grant you the wisdom and power to achieve it.”