Thorn stifled a small laugh at the sight of Shadow.  The two women were such a vast contrast to each other that it continually amazed her that they have come together.  Shadow’s choice of attire many times made Thorn feel her age, but yet the way the younger of the two carried herself, one would think she was far more refined and mature than Thorn.  “You look absolutely adorable, Shadow,” she said with a grin and then walked over and kissed her lips lightly.  “Perhaps one day I can try to dress a little…younger,” she said before laughing heartily and turning towards the kitchen to call a cab.<br/><br/>She adored Shadow and there were very few times that she looked upon her as being much younger than herself…but none like the day in her bathroom.  That day, Shadow looked like a scared child who had seen the boogeyman…that day, Thorn finally realized that her own brother was indeed…a monster.  With a loud sigh at the memory, Thorn picked up the phone and called the cab company, and then led them both outside to wait in the crisp evening air.<br/><br/><em>To the Town....</em>