'She' seemed to be smiling at them.
A smile that made Ophelia perk up instantly while he felt rather uneasy.
Morgana remained stoic at their side and simply looked on as they went up to meet her.
Soon, all the snakes were assembled in neat rows behind Typhon and Ophelia with Morgana not far behind, in the same way he had them practice countless times.
A chill emanated from their leader as her dark, mysterious eyes observed them. Typhon saw an image of himself reflecting in her dark eyes, but they quickly passed over him to settle on the snakes behind him. Seemingly observing everyone, they passed from one snake to the next, staring at something only she could see.
Typhon was so used to being probed by her, he didn't feel the sting anymore, but for some of the snakes it was a new experience. Some exclaimed in shock while others recoiled after experiencing discomfort that left them feeling exposed, like all their secrets had just been laid bare.