I stepped back and briefly considered dodging past the guard and making a run for the gate, but thought better of it when the other guard began to saunter over.� With the element of surprise, I was pretty sure that I could get past one guard, but two was asking for trouble.
My options for getting through the gate were rapidly dwindling.� Someone, presumably another set of guards on the other side, had begun to push the huge gate closed.
Knowing that I wasn�t going to get any positive reactions from the jackal guard, who I had privately given a very unflattering name, I side stepped away from him and addressed his companion.
�They really are expecting me today and they�ll be really worried if I don�t arrive.� I�d hate to jeopardise the possibility of collecting that church donation.� Could I just nip through?�
The human guard gave a song suffering sigh.� He was clearly used to the antics of his bestial companion. �Listen, mate, the gate�s closing and it�s too late.� I know it�s a bit harsh, but he was following the rules.� You can come back later tomorrow.� Now, away with you so I can go home.� You should do the same.�
Huh.� That was pretty much that.� I couldn�t think of anything else to try to get into Faircrest and antagonising the guards any further wouldn�t help me.� With no other option, I turned and headed back towards DownTown.� I had no destination in mind, I just needed to get away from the guards.