Perseus quickly but carefully made his way around the pillar. He heard hissing nearby and braced himself for a strike. Suddenly he heard a horrible wail followed by a thump. He cautiously came out from behind the pillar and beheld a man that looked as if he was in his late 20's. He had dark skin, huge muscles, and was standing over the dead body of a gorgon. He glanced at Perseus and suddenly ran away.
"Wait!" called Perseus, chasing after him,"Who are you?"
The man stopped, breathing heavily. Perseus caught up to him, but his breath hadn't. Once again Perseus asked, "Who are you?"
The man seemed to contemplate whether or not to tell him, then finally told him, "Mau'i, my name is Mau'i."
Perseus couldn't place his accent. Was he from the islands he spotted as he was flying across the ocean with those shoes?
"I'm Perseus," He said, "Pleased to meet you."
"This does not seem right." said Mau'i.
For some reason Perseus could sense that too.
To Be Continued...
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