Round 7

Jeane's voice cuts through the tension like a knife. "Abby, Hera—both of you, get on the bed now." Her crimson eyes are alight with an intensity that leaves no room for argument. Silra shifts her weight, still gripping the kitten's leash with iron control, but there's something in her posture—a barely perceptible tension—that speaks volumes about her true feelings on the matter. The creature itself seems to sense the mounting pressure, its tiny head tilting curiously as it inches closer to Silra's feet.

Abby hesitates at the threshold, her wide brown eyes fixed on the scene unfolding before her. "I... I don't think I should..." Her voice trails off, caught between fear and morbid curiosity. Hera moves to stand beside her, her strong hand closing around Abby's shoulder in a gesture that speaks of protective concern. "We need to understand what's happening here," she says firmly, "and if Jeane thinks this will help..." Her gaze flicks to Silra, then back to the kitten with barely concealed unease.

Jeane's expression hardens at Abby's resistance. "This is crucial," she snaps. "Every second we waste increases the risk. Now get on the bed—both of you." She moves towards them, her dark wings half-spread in a gesture that seems both intimidating and somehow... enticing. Silra watches the exchange with an air of detached amusement, though there's something calculating behind her bright teal eyes.

With a visible swallow, Abby allows Hera to guide her into the bedroom proper. They approach the bed slowly, their movements hesitant but driven by the same dark fascination that keeps them rooted in place. Jeane nods approvingly as they comply. "Good," she purrs, "now lie down facing each other." She moves to join Silra at the foot of the bed, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Silra's grip on the leash tightens fractionally as she considers the arrangement. "And what exactly are we doing once we're all in position?" she asks, her tone carefully neutral. The kitten mewls softly, pawing at her ankle with a persistence that borders on demanding.