Impasse (Part 2)

The woman's voice rang in Roley's ears like honey, but not in a sensual way. A manner of pride and regality was present. She spoke not as a beautiful woman eager to be courted by the young hero, but as a goddess, gracing a holy warrior with the gift of her voice. Or at least, that was how Roley had perceived it. While sweet and melodic, these words did not affect Roley's mind. Whether that was due to the protection the primordial powers had granted him or due to the contrasting natures the two possessed, he could not be sure.