I fear no monsters, for no monsters I see.
Her smile was hidden in the shadows at his quip. She hadn't given him much of a choice, stalking into the Labyrinth unconcerned with what may lie within. Whatever it might be, she highly doubted it would stand a chance against the two blood hungry Ancients. Although she didn't know what a cane was going to do against them, and Thal gave Astaroth a pointed raise of her eyebrows at his choice of weapon as he easily caught up with his longer stride.
She watched the squirrel dart ahead of them, its tail streaming behind it, quickly choosing their path for them. After all, why would they follow such miniscule prey? "I think so. Unless you have any objections?" Even if he did, she didn't wait, stalking towards the looming darkness and whatever had spooked the squirrel. Before they had a chance to find it, another split in their path caused her to pause. Thal raised a finger for silence, listening closely for any signs of their target.
She watched the squirrel dart ahead of them, its tail streaming behind it, quickly choosing their path for them. After all, why would they follow such miniscule prey? "I think so. Unless you have any objections?" Even if he did, she didn't wait, stalking towards the looming darkness and whatever had spooked the squirrel. Before they had a chance to find it, another split in their path caused her to pause. Thal raised a finger for silence, listening closely for any signs of their target.
because all this time the monster has been me.
THALASSA
