She had her subordinates step back a moment, Sheathed their fangs and returned to her side, It was unseemly to slay a foe without presenting an offer, To stand at grace's side. You did well, my entitlement has seen better days, I dare say it is beyond saving, She spoke beyond her years, as if they were already acquainted. Who are you? John boldly demanded, I have no reason to answer that question, better that you remain ignorant, Lest I become a monster. I see you've been studying Sharin's songs for many years, You're all quite good, spent your whole lives practicing no doubt, I could use people of such talent under my wing for you see, I have a stooge surplus.