Iridessa's voice was low and dangerous as she spoke, "Hands off." The growl that escaped her lips surprised even herself. "Keep your distance. I have no idea who or what you are, but I won't tolerate any nonsense from you." Her heart pounded in her chest, the adrenaline coursing through her veins.
"I have no clue how you managed that," she gestured towards the spot where her childhood orphanage room had stood just moments ago. "But frankly, I don't care. Leave me alone and disappear from my sight." Her breath came in quick, shallow gasps as she turned away.
"Hmm, looks like the Kitten has finally found her claws, but it's too little, too late," Tallulah remarked, turning away from Iridessa's back to face her directly, her eyes blazing with fury.
