Shaylah shrunk back as she looked at the minion, her reflection showed the utter fear her body was giving off. "Bunny!" Calder said as he stretched out his hand. Shaylah quickly perked up and dashed for Calder's hand. Calder looked back and saw that the minion was clutching the auction book.
They stepped out into the corridor, Calder shivered at the sight. "Beautiful, isn't it?" The Hostess asked as she walked past the first painting and headed towards the second. She raised her hand and affectionately touche she invisible barrier, a smile spread across her face that sent a colder chill down Calder's spine.
"I thought my mind was playing tricks on me." Calder admitted. The Hostess laughed loudly, tossing her head back as she did. The characters in the painting seemed to shrink back in fear. "These are the pets I can't live without." She said as she approached another painting.
