Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-28358106-20170704201937/@comment-28358106-20170720171253

(S9, closing post) As Sun-Mi's potion takes effect, she comes close enough to see what is making the noise behind the ruined pillars.

A dark shape can be seen looming in the shadows, almost indiscernable from the surrounding darkness. Her glowing eyes cast a red light, and magical sigil tattoos can be seen on her body, shimmering from recent use. She might be an Apophis, except she's wears less jewelry, and her hood is shaped completely different. Sun-Mi can feel her power from a distance; she appears to be having a whispered conversation with someone unseen.

"...got what you required! There is no need for--"

"It does us no good if we are compromised. The Night Watch have opened an investigation near Brookhollow, and have planted agents there.  Because you have been discovered, they may put the two together.  If they pick up her scent, our need for the Elf is at an end."

"That will not happen." Sahar's voice is suddenly hasty. "I will make sure of it. I can..."

She stops. "...I have visitors." She dismisses the sigil she was speaking into. There is a blur.

Before she can react, Sun-Mi is knocked to the ground. She finds herself bound, her arms and legs being constricted, her breath being crushed from her chest. Sahar's muscular tail tightens around Sun-Mi, and as she looks up, she sees the dark, reptilian face looming before her, her eyes blood-red.

Sahar opens her hood, a deep hiss coming from inside her torso. She sneers, and opens her mouth to strike...

"M...m...mistress??"

Sahar stops, stunned. Her eyes dart over to see a shocked Xuxia and Lin, their faces horrified. Lin puts her paws to her mouth, trembling.

"M-m-mistress S-Sahar...? What...what...?" Lin squeaks, terrified.

Sahar's look of shock melts to one of pain and conflict. It remains that way but for a second.

She flares her hood, there is a flash. Sun-Mi tumbles to the ground, alone.

Lin and Xuxia dash over to the now free Sun-Mi. Lin gently shakes the girl.

"Sun-Mi! Sun-Mi, are you all right?" Her voice chokes with fear.

Trembling with terror, Biyu listens intently. In the far distance, she hears a splash in the river, as if something is rapidly swimming away...