I nodded slowly. Things were coming together piece by piece. The rain, Mr Weather, Noori-

"The gate won't let you through",the white one commented. We were alone in the room. He sat in front of me and continued to look at me. I couldn't tell what he was thinking. He didn't give anything away.

I was afraid to ask. His giant frame surrounded me like a wall. A cold wall, and I felt a sudden shiver down my spine.

I would be able to go back, but not very soon. I think he meant to say that.

I nodded again and finally stirred up the courage to look at him in the eyes. My toes curled. I was afraid of him.

He let out a sigh."Do you have any questions?"

Did i? I figured he would do everything he could to get me home, anything to get rid of me. At least that's what it looked like to me. And that was more than enough.

"What are you?",i found myself asking. He stared at me for a few...