There was something different about the girl.
For the first time in her life, it felt too big.
Even so, her eyes remained fixed on the colossus, daring whatever had moved to do so again.
She cornered Lux and began to speak with authority.
The flock of fuchsia nectarflies outside were far more interesting than the drab lesson in field tactics their instructor was offering.
They looked around, amazed, as the last remaining shadows were banished and the townsfolk began to stir.