glowing reflection

Venom wasn’t sitting for very long when her attention was drawn to the sound of pawsteps in hardened snow. Sunset gaze lifted from the glowing water to see one of Tox’s appear from the shrine. She tilted her head slightly, taking him in and swiftly realizing her nephew Pontifex had come to visit her. He looked quite cozy with his little off balance coat. She wouldn’t admit it but her heart warmed at his little greeting and she grinned down at his small frame.

”Good evening, Pontifex.” She returned, lowering her head slightly in greeting. He continued and she didn’t hide her chuckle the second time. Had she snuck out after bed time? ”No, night is when I prefer to be out and seeing to my responsibilities.” She explained softly. ”Do you see the light skin on my nose? It gets sunburned with too much exposure.” A gift of her Klein lineage. ”Have you snuck out after bedtime?” Venom returned offhand, as though the question were of no great consequence. No doubt Toxicity would be displeased to see him out, but at least Venom was here to see to him. Plus she liked a little one on one time with the boy.