The first thread- glistening white- thin and almost translucent, spilled out from the first black spider. With it's furry legs working togther, it sank the tip of its fang into the lining of Nora's open wound.
"That is one fuckin' disgusting sight. . ." Selina exclaimed; "Madeline, don't tell me the doctor used spiders on you too!"
"Don't be absurd," the blonde chirped. Inclining her head forward, she inquired; "Nexus what's going on here?"
He answered blandly- keeping his gaze focused on the creatures;
"They're my spirit animals."
Selina- who was a lot bolder and mouthier than the others, snapped;
"You say that like it answers all our questions! Where did they come from?! What the fuck are they doing to Nora?!"
Madeline rebuked her; "Selina! Let the doctor do his job!"
"I'm sorry Maddie, but I'm in the business of healing, so I've seen my fair share of unconventional healing techniques. But this. . .this is just downright cree–"