The coliseum is already loud. She did not notice.

Boreen is the white stalk in the middle of the dirt. No eyes. No legs. Did not walk over to meet you. Did not stand up any straighter when you arrived. The maw is shut like you are still in the hallway.

You have feet. Use them. If you get close enough to matter, she opens.

You will not like what “open” means.

Liked the fight? The rest of the Arena is in the catalog.