Rooms of Insanity II

But the two snakes would not be convinced to part with anything – including their large room, so Artemis could only complain.

Eventually it was his turn to wow them. 

But, when it came to his chosen room – there wasn't much to brag about.

There were spotted plants, many types of tree bark, odious smelling berries, and countless stringy looking mushrooms, all strewn across the room in a haphazard, with Artemis excitedly going between them to explain the purpose of each one.

It was no different from the forest outside, with all sorts of sprawling plants and unusual leaves.

Quite frankly it was boring, and the mischievous snakes fell asleep midway through his ranting.

For Arsinoe, however, she was terrified.

There were many vines among his collection, and she resonated with them in a bad way.

They reminded her of the disgusting creature that had pulled her under water, and she kept imagining the vines intermingling with her flesh.