the incredible journey

Venom relaxed slightly as Sirius sidled up beside her silently before her mother could come too close. They were seen easily against the backdrop of trees and Deathbelle and her stranger approached with some tension. Her own stance must have made her emotions more obvious than intended. Her joints stiff and her expression dark as Deathbelle met her gaze and proclaimed her first observations. Venom was thankful she didn’t offer up any affections, she didn’t think she would have been able to return it. This was the moment of truth.

”I have.” She paused, debating how to advance. With Sirius beside her she erred on the side of being polite as possible. How did you politely tell your mother you replaced her on the throne. ”I’m glad to see you’re well. You’ve returned to a change in plan, I’ve fully assumed the throne in your unexpected absence.” She steeled herself then, ready for an outburst or some kind of protest from her mother’s dark lips. With Sirius beside her Deathbelle would know that he was fully accepting of this decision, and supported her new reign.