Jade's mouth dropped open, then snapped shut again. Her eyes flicked from her now deceased mother, to Vivian, to her father, and back again.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">You need to be careful here, he's serious.</span>Mia's voice rang solemnly in her head.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">He wants an obedient pet.</span>Jade replied, keeping her expression blank as she spoke to Mia.<span style="font-style: italic">I don't suppose you want to tell me about that plan of yours?</span><br/><br/>As Mia's voice spoke rapidly in her mind, Jade nodded slightly and clasped her hands behind her. "Very well then, father, you will have your way." She didn't wait for a reply, instead she turned and walked away.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">You did well, young warrior.</span>Mia said as Jade walked towards the door.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">You're starting to creep me out.</span>Jade thought back, a grim smile on her face.<span style="font-style: italic">Keep it up and I'll toss you in a lake.</span>