Evil At Work

Everyone struggled to their feet and moved back toward the buildings of the Sanctuary. Even Santos moved to the side. Hands pulled Callie close and shoved her behind them. Jardan’s arms wrapped around her and held her tight.

Stopping a few feet from Santos, the giant flower moved its head around to survey the scene. It paused only on Callie before moving back to Santos.

“Why haven’t you taken your daughter to stand by you?”

“You haven’t given me time!” Santos glared at the new arrival..”

While there was no exact expression that could be seen on the flower, it’s disappointment was seen by the tightening of its petals and the slight shake of itself. “It is not the time to be sentimental.” Thianthus turned its flower to Callie. “Come, Calista. Stand by your father.”

Callie felt Jardan’s arms tighten around her. She shook her head. “I’d prefer to stay where I am.”

The Thianthus pulled back. “That is unacceptable. You know where you belong.”