Cassie was standing in her temporary bedroom. Looking in the mirror, flush with life and excitement as she finished getting all of the black petals off her skin and out of her hair. The soft flower petals, still very alive and healthy had left her skin soft and smooth. In a way, Cassie almost felt reborn and it was a powerful feeling. Unable to stop the excitement for a second later, Cassie was sure she was squealing, jumping, and her long string of a words didn’t make sense. But she was happy, and her happiness was contagious as Yoma placed hands on her shoulders, “Well I was coming to see how you were. But it seems just fine is the answer!” Blushing as she covered her face in embarrassment, Cassie mumbled, “I’m so sorry, Queen Mother, had I known-.” Waving that off, Yoma gently

