Cedar Sweep hope

Maia smiled, though she felt the familiar ache thinking of Charon.  My friend isn't there anymore, and it's guarded on a mountain full of fierce warriors.  It wasn't false, but it also made the story that much better.  Maybe, though, if you could prove yourself.  Something like the trials of Hercules, or the journey of Odysseus.  There was always a test in order to get treasure.

But I'm sure that wouldn't be a problem, she added with a big smile.  She loved how spellbound an audience the girl was and how eagerly she had asked to see what was spoken of.