Deeper Than It Seems
Asher and Callisa ventured into the landscape, their search led by the subtle clues of disturbed sand and an unusual quiet that hung in the air near the large rocks that dotted the shoreline.
They found Lori sequestered behind one of these rocks, her serpentine form shrunk to a fraction of her usual size, her face buried in the sand as if trying to disappear from the world.
The sight of the dreadful Dreadspine Serpent in such a small, dejected posture was oddly poignant, and even Callisa seemed taken aback by the transformation.
However, she was more fascinated by the fact that Lori was able to shrink herself to such a small size compared to her true form.
"Ssssss, didn't I tell you I don't want to talk to you two?" Lori grumbled, her voice muffled by the sand, her irritation palpable even without her looking up to face her visitors.