I can't believe this man is staying here. I tried to get rid of him, but he sticks to me like a fruit-fly.
"Why don't we have some fun?" He asked, his thick accent making it evident he was probably from around here.
I rolled my eyes for the tenth time. "No. I've told you at least three times to leave me alone."
His smile was a slimy, persistent thing. "A beautiful woman, alone in a place like this? It is a tragedy. I am only trying to prevent it."
"I don't need your help," I said, my voice tight. I didn't turn away. If anything, I wanted to punch this guy, but if I did, I'm sure Eleni would get in trouble, and I didn't want to trouble her.
"I'm sure she won't mind," Thethys said softly.
She was back, but she was weak.
He stepped closer. "You are tense. I can help with that." H
