The Mindflayer and her companion arrived at the tavern, and while Esperia let Aseria do the talking Esperia prodded with her Psionic powers into the surrounding area, finally sensing Maple's presence. The Mindflayer gently moved along the staircase, following Aseria to the room Maple had been using and Esperia then excused her, quietly entering the room as she stepped inside. Of course the motion caused Maple to stir from her slumber, seeing the Voidling as Esperia projected her voice into the young half-elf's mind to ease her concerns. "It's me Maple~"
She gently sneaked closer, allowing herself to plop beside the bed as she pulled Maple into her bust, silently thanking the void for allowing her to return to Maple. Indeed, even if she was enraged at the people who had sacrificed her, she could only feel joy and gratitude at the fact she was able to return to Maple.
Meanwhile elsewhere...
"What do you mean, the sky tore open?!" A scientist shouted in anger as the attendant nodded his head nervously. "It is as I said sir, the Fractured Sky tore open and a b.b.b.being descended from the sky." The man shook his head firmly. "And why didn't you bring it here?!" The attendant gulped nervously in response. "S-she devoured one of the scientists that was around sir. T-tentacles rose from her hands around his head and then he fell onto the ground like a ragged doll. I tried to check later but it was as if he had become a vegetable, he was there, but not reacting to anything!
WC: 270