"He sees potential where the Matriarchy only sees a threat." Tiffany's words echoed in Zaeryn's mind.
Her voice became hypnotic, drawing him in. And then it was like, it was no longer her speaking. He knew her a bit, so he could tell when she wasn't being fully herself.
"But that's not what matters right now. What matters is that he knows what you truly want. Power. Respect. Freedom." She leaned closer, her hand remaining on his cheek. "And he can help you gain it."
A profound shiver, colder than any winter, traced its way down Zaeryn's spine. The word echoed in the sudden silence of his mind, locking all the terrifying pieces into place.
Her master, she said? That didn't sound right did it?
'System,' he thought, his mind racing, 'run a diagnostic on her. Now.'
Immediately, the system flared to life in his mind with a jolt. The warnings were stark, written in flashing crimson text.
[UNIDENTIFIED ENERGY SIGNATURE DETECTED]
[ANALYZING... SOURCE: PROFESSOR TIFFANY]
