Primal Preparations

"They are fully prepared, Ms. Vance. Don't worry."

"Okay."

…

Early the next morning, Cassian woke Marcella.

"Time to get up, Ms. Vance. We're heading to the Mythos Beastworld today. Which outfit do you want to wear? Leopard print or rabbit hide?"

Still half-asleep, Marcella sat up, stretched her arms wide, and mumbled, "You pick."

Seeing her like that, Cassian could not help smiling fondly. Even h