Chapter 1 — Page 19 Caught Off Guard

PANEL Shenya draws nearer. Perhaps Ship Drone follows. SHENYA Ssss... SHIP Aw. Her--ahem, __nameless__--species falls asleep so fast. PANEL Nearer still! Shenya is softening. SHENYA She does make it... difficult to remain upset. PANEL This should be horrifying. Shenya has blades everywhere and her mandibles on Sarya's forehead. This is the goodnight kiss. SHENYA Sleep well, my daughter. For tomorrow-- (new, small) urk PANEL Shenya looks shocked. PANEL Zoom out to show that Sarya's hands, previously folded, were in the perfect place to "stab" Shenya with a finger. SARYA __Now__ who's dead, prey??