Annika moved through the house eagerly, the spark of a new adventure shining in her eyes. The walls shifted as human and cat moved forward. The house seemed to want to lead Annika somewhere, and she followed along too eagerly. Perhaps the child of the Everdark should have exhibited some caution.

Nochellea’s meow and body language finally caught Annika’s attention. She paused and crouched down to be at the same eye level as her feline companion.

[color=#663399]”What is it, Noch? What do you see?”[/color] Annika peered into the shifting shadows, willing her eyes to see like a cat’s.