With a general idea of what to do next, Su Mu knew she had to find places with lots of people and strong emotions.
First, she headed back to her room to change.
She pushed aside the black leather lace and the bustier from the night before.
She chose a simple, dark green long-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable but stylish black trousers that allowed for easy movement.
As she looked in the mirror, she saw not a toy or a wildcat, but a young woman with a sharp, determined glint in her emerald eyes.
Before leaving, she gave Little Black a final, thoughtful look.
The cat was curled up on the sofa, looking like a very picture of innocent domesticity, but Su Mu knew better now.
That little ball of fur was a mystery, a powerful being hiding in plain sight.
With a mental shrug, she turned and left, the front door clicking shut behind her.
Outside, the air of Monster City was alive.
