On the other side of clouds

Modesty looked slightly surprised, but if her account was true she never knew she could have stayed. It was an easy assumption that Toxicity made, but there hadn’t ever been clarification. No one had explicitly asked if they could remain, but the word would be spread. Venom trusted Modesty to do that. ”Thank you, Modesty.” She returned softly, but the girl looked like she was beginning to wrap their encounter. Venom could feel their time together coming to a close. The Empress was oddly satisfied with their little talk. She still had affection for all of them, but she didn’t have any idea how they felt about her now. Especially with Toxicity so fundamentally misunderstanding her.

”You are wise beyond your years.” Venom smiled in return, assured now she had far underestimated her niece. Perhaps this would not be the last she saw of her once sister’s offspring. Maybe there could be reconciliation one day. ”Fare well, and if you do find yourself in need of your aunt… I will be there.” She promised her.