Shadow Rain's Secrets (I)

"Are you alright?' Grace asked as she made her way to Dr. Kian who standing behind one of the vegetable beds, keeping his distance from the plant that just went mad.

"Thanks to you." Dr. Kian answered as he met her halfway. He was clearly shaken by what just happened, and yet, he was keeping a calm exterior - something that came from his serious profession as well as his own personality.

Once she had convinced herself that Dr. Kian was indeed alright, Grace finally allowed herself to relax. She was so focused on the plant that she barely noticed what happened to him after he stepped away. She just did her best to keep the plant's viscous branches from reaching him.

"But... what just happened?' Dr. Kian finally asked the question, pulling Grace's attention back toward the now empty pot. There was no sign of the plant left behind, except for the small gap in the soil of the pot.