Monster Under the Bed

"Is my grandmother the first human you met?" Sally asked the dark room.

"No, I've met several before her," Und said.

"Through the portal?"

"One other through the portal. I believe it would have been your grandmother's sister."

"Oh, Nina. I barely remember her."

"Oh? Has she gone away?"

"Yes, it was before I got the bed."

"She was a good friend. I'm sad she is gone."

"Sorry, Und."

"That is a price we pay for living as long as we do," Und said with sorrow. "But I am happy to have met most of the humans I have met."

"Oh, who else have you met?"

"A few here. Mostly travelers or academics."

"It's good you have friends. Goodnight, Und."

"Goodnight, Sally."