It didn't take long for Cami to figure out exactly why her father had asked her about a potential rat phobia.
When the splashing noise reached it's apex, a wall of fur and muscles suddenly bounded into Camille and Mal's vision.
As a child, Camille had a hard time hiding her disgust.
"Yuck!"
Her words, while harsh, were not unfounded.
The creatures bounding towards her were at the very peak of 'yuck'.
They were giant, mutated rats with straining muscles and elongated joints. The foulness of the sewer had gotten trapped within their fur.
Everything from human waste to deteriorated tissues and even tampons.
On all fours, the creatures were at least five feet tall. Malachi was sure that if they stood up, they would be well over six, nearly seven.
The flesh underneath their fur appeared to be massively infected. Large sores oozing with green and red pus could be seen all over their bodies.
"YUCK!"
"Cami, sweetie, you already said that." Malachi reminded gently.
