"Mother?"
The woman stopped turning around, matching the appearance of her vision just older. "You've grown so much haven't you daughter of mine?"
Zinnia stood in shock, unsure what to think. She spent her whole life looking for her mother and to have that woman standing in front of her Zinnia was overwhelmed, to say the least. She turned to the baby wrapped up kneeling, picking her up, cradling her close. Staring at the child, she just knew it was her. "Is that really you?"
Pulling her hood down, she smiled nodding. Her hair was much shorter, almost shaved but still sharing the same vibrant pink. "You have my stunning looks I see… Wow, not much of a joker, are you?"
"This isn't real."
"Perhaps." She shrugged off. "I've seen your streams. I couldn't be more proud honey."
Zinnia smiled, but that faded as she stared on, confused. "If you've been watching, why haven't you come for me?"
"It's complicated… I did this to keep you safe."
