“MEOW.” A big black catzel blocked my path between me and the exit. Its tail flicked angrily around, thudding loudly on the floor. “Hgggghhhhh.” Shit. That was one violent hiss. “There, there,” I tried, slowly backing away from this monster. It was the size of a big dusk wolf and it could probably do as much damage. “Meeeeooooow,” the catzel howled, its eyes hollow and white. Whether that was a good or bad sign, I didn’t know. “Don’t attack, don’t attack. I’m not here to hurt you.” I held up my hands, hoping it would recognise it as a sign of peace. “I’m here to see your master.” “Hghhhhhh!” “Eeep. Your friend? Your loyal subject?” Frazzled, I checked behind me, only to realise I was being driven in a corner. Soon, I’d run out of space to back into. If I couldn’t convince this catzel

