Nathan froze, trembling, his right arm still folded across his chest—supporting the Prunus Vitalis meant to be sampled.
His left hand remained stiff, gripping another Prunus Vitalis.
The snake monster trembled, her head slightly bowed as if holding back laughter. Nathan's eyes stayed locked on what she was offering.
'Flowers?'
His gaze drifted upward, staring at her lowered head.
Shhhsss… Shhhhshhh… Sorry..ss..
Her hands, previously extended with an awkward bouquet of mismatched flowers, let them fall.
Then she turned around.
Nathan's eyes widened as the snake monster spun.
'She's blushing?'
He could see it clearly—Eyes lined in a natural red hue, not shaking.
Lips gently clenched between her fangs, as if something needed to be said but couldn't escape past guilt and tension.
The snake girl slithered away, crossing the river, disappearing into the bushes.
'Sorry?' Nathan frowned.
