The serpentine elders watched the scene in trepidation. Cold sweat slid down their backs and they noted in their hearts to never offend this serpentine. Such embarrassment, they would not be able to endure.
Some of the serpentines changed their attitudes, no longer viewing Versailles as a younger generation of the Snake clan. Such a mindset would be their doom. Straightening, they focused their attention on the Snake Queen, best friend, and only individual on equal terms with the serpentine.
They still needed Versailles' help to avert the impending disaster, so sticking up for the grey elder was impossible.
"We need to start on the queen's treatment right away." No longer interested in entangling with the elders, Versailles stood and walked out.
Queen Nakee and the elders exchanged glances before they too stood and followed after her.
