Who (If Anyone) Is Telling the Truth?

"I mean," said Astrid, "Velus was under a spell - transformed into a dog- but when he went through that portal, he said he was restored. You, on the other hand, claim that I know you as a six-foot tall fellow, but that coming through the doorway somehow changed you." She looked from the little man to Velus and back again. "I suspect that one of you is not being fully truthful."

Astrid had expected one (if not both) of them to loudly proclaim their innocence and repeat their story. However, both Velus and the bronze- skinned midget stood almost motionless, saying nothing, each with a very nervous expression on their face.

What is going on here?! Astrid wondered. Just then, a very disturbing thought flashed into her brain: What if they're both lying about this portal?

1. Suddenly, Velus threw himself at Astrid, shield raised like a weapon.
2. Suddenly, the little man lunged at Astrid, tackling her mid-torso.
3. Suddenly, Velus and the little man made a break for the portal.
4. Finally, the little man sighed and hung his head. "The truth, Astra my love, is that this is my real form - I just hoped you'd never find out."
5. Finally, Velus admitted, "Princess, I have to confess - he's the one that restored my true form."
6. Finally, Astrid had had enough. "Well?" she demanded, "One of you say something!"

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