bury the light

”Good. Then you’ll stay here with me.” She grinned darkly, as though she’d won their little game. Though it would be more correct to say they both came out with a prize. Venom gestured to a wall that had two or three holes to smaller chambers off the main hall. ”Take your pick.” The palace would be more open to those she sought to be closer with. She would want Toxicity to make visits often, and perhaps it would be in best interest to bring Plague and Calamity under closer eye.

”I’ll have someone come and see to you. You’ll be back to perfect health in no time.” She promised as she sat back in her haunches, wondering if she’d made a mistake bringing him here next to her. He’d prove his loyalty, she was sure. ”When you feel up to it, you’re welcome to come on patrol with me.” Perhaps they’d get another round of 20 questions in.