What dread countenance approaches?

[alchemicaladam]

Anyone walking into the room will notice it at once--A hideous beast has appeared in the main room! It is huddled in a corner, attempting to be small, even unseen, but for such a ghastly beast that would be utterly impossible. It appears nearly human... but it is 8 feet tall, and has horrid, yellow, translucent skin. The veins and muscles

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[topofadmiration]

[Miranda's reaction is more like those the monster has probably come to expect-- she lets out a little cry and turns quickly away, holding her hands to her face. She has learned, after all, to fear monsters.]

[topofadmiration]

[softly] And I shall have no cause to fear thee.

[alchemicaladam]

Hatefully, but softly, surely you will. All do.

[topofadmiration]

[almost sharply, if a girl such as she could ever speak but mildly] Nay, sir. I wish to hate nor harm any who has done no ill to me.

[alchemicaladam]

Bitterly, but concedingly, Then you are greater in ethic than many of your kin.

[topofadmiration]

I do not know.

[alchemicaladam]

It speaks now quite grudingly; it's amazing how much grudge it can fit into its voice with no cause whatsoever. Thank you for your "kindness". I will honor my word to never hurt you.

[topofadmiration]

I thank thee.

[alchemicaladam]

It almost shouts "You would be wiser not to!" followed by further whining, but decides that she does not deserve that. Right now. some generalized sarcasm, though... You are as welcome as I will ever again make a human.

[topofadmiration]

[she curtsies and turns hurriedly to go]

[alchemicaladam]

It allows her to go without a word--It would like to like her, if it can manage to.