Bentley lunged in my direction, and I could feel my people backing away behind me. I stood firm.
Woah.
So.
First of all: Taylor perspective, as far as I can tell. Normally this story doesn’t use first-person unless it’s her perspective. So not an Interlude Arc.
Second: Why does she appear to be up against Rachel? Rachel isn’t the sparring type. Is this Taylor attempting to rescue Dinah and ending up with Rachel against her, showing surprising loyalty to Coil?
Maybe this is a nightmare similar to the one she had in Infestation, where something’s gone wrong with the rescue plans? Perhaps all the Undertravelers are against her?
She does have her people, normally meaning Sierra, Charlotte and other subordinates from her territory. Is Rachel attacking Taylor’s territory for some reason?
Or maybe Bentley’s lunge has nothing to do with fighting. Maybe he’s just… arriving.
The mutant bulldog landed with both front paws first, the impact so heavy that spittle and moisture was flung from his massive body.
A low, guttural noise tore its way from Bentley’s throat as he surged forward again. I could hear yelps and shouts of alarm from the crowd behind me.
I could imagine this being a show of sorts, but Rachel would probably not allow that.
Wood splintered, cracked, and finally gave way. Behind Bentley, the husk of a fire-scorched building collapsed. Chains that had been lashed to the building’s wooden supports trailed from the dog’s harness as he bounded toward Bitch.
He’s going toward Rachel now? Is Rachel next to Taylor, having just called for Bentley?
Of everyone present, only Bitch and I held our ground as the dog barreled into his master, practically bouncing with joy.
D’aww.
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