It Was A Dark And Stormy Night...

Andy finds the newest tunnel easily, the freshly turned grit and partially sliced worms are a dead giveaway. Slowly, carefully, she treks down the path, eyes continuously scanning every inch of the damp soil as she goes. A silky sack catches her eye and the young woman walks over to it curious about what might be inside but something tells her that this isn’t the time or place to inspect it. So, she pockets the item (wait, she has pockets?) and continues on down the path. The tunnel seems endless, stretching on forever as she wanders through the damp soil of a wound cut deep into the earth.

Finally, there is an opening and widens out until it becomes a huge room. Andy pauses and allows her pale blue gaze to sweep over the walls and floor, taking in the area and some of the finer details. Movement catches her attention, drawing it to the back of the large room where a rock seems to be writhing. Curious, she cautiously moves forward, sharp eyes continuing to watch the carved rock and understanding suddenly strikes the dusty lavender girl that what she is looking at is actually a worm. Amazement fills her features as the large, eyeless creature writhes, shrieking its displeasure for all the world to hear.

Thomas. The name fills her mind, pounding into her soul as she realizes that this worm’s name is Thomas. Something happens inside Andy with that revelation and, as she looks over to her guide, she also knows that Thomas must be dealt with. Yet she hesitates to hurt the blind creature, wondering if it even realizes that what is doing is disturbing the inhabits of the tree above. With a dip of her head to the guide, she boldly steps toward the worm and says, “Thomas, you need to stop burrowing here. There is a tree filled with inhabitants that you are disturbing. Now, I don’t wish to harm you so please, move somewhere else. I am sure there are plenty of other, wonderful places that you can call home.”

Her voice falls away and Andy holds her breath, hoping against hope that her words will be heeded by Thomas.



Choosing charisma


"Andromeda Fatalis"