Misery Business

Medusa was bigger than Misery when it came to physical height, his head tilted up some as he regarded her.  In his mind though she would always be the smaller one of them.  They’d both know it a lie if he suddenly turned nice to her so they’d simply stick to his minding his manners for now.  He just had to bide his time for opportunities to present themselves.

“Not that I know of,” Misery replied smoothly.  “Besides,I was referring to the snakes.  I never did care for them.  Never understood the desire to have one for a pet.  I dipped them in lava when I got the chance back on the mountain.  The tar pit seems to do a fine job on them here though, I’m sure the stench is worth the trade. So, what brings you to come and visit our pleasant little piece of the landscape?”

"Misery"