not the future i expected

Venom nodded as the healer took her up on her offer, though the young Empress had felt a little prickly towards her at first she might have literally tipped the balance of her pups (omg her pups!) lives. She shifted nervously again at the thoughts, having a better time ignoring the emotional response within. That vague familiar feeling returned as the woman accepted her offer and mentioned her companions. The Akitas really drew her attention as Hattori had one to accompany him. The moonlight masked most of Kiyo’s features but Venom wondered if she resembled a koi or if it were her imagination.

”You may retrieve and bring your companions,” she told her quietly before the older woman eventually gave her name. Venom nodded slightly, finally returning from such a heightened state, but was left with a developing headache in return. ”The Empress Venom Abraxas.” She tilted her head slightly but didn’t offer a bow. ”Be swift,” though worded as a command her voice was a soft request. There was already much to be done on a night she had deigned to do nothing.

Venom had no desire to be left with her thoughts alone for long. She shouldn’t have been afraid but the creeping feeling was growing stronger in her gut. She needed Hattori.