There are two guards posted by the portal as usual. They are chatting with one another until they notice Vesta approaching. As soon as they see her, they stop talking and straighten, putting hands on their swords but not drawing them.

"Good evening, ma'am." The guard to the right of the portal says. "Unfortunately, that won't be possible. The portal is locked. No one goes in."

The other guard stares at Vesta silently.

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