They were searching through the forest for special artifacts. Their team had been commissioned by the Desoto Tour company in order to find objects for their new “historically accurate” display maze/museum.
Venera made her way around a particularly prickly plant. Taking care to avoid its leaves…
“Ow!” She exclaimed.
Where her elbow had met the plant, the skin began to protrude and a pimple started to grow.
Green pus trickled out from it…
The two searchers behind her stopped in concern.
“Are you okay?” Ted asked Venera.
Venera’s eyes began to form tears.
“Does it look like I’m okay?!” She snapped.
Rose on the Horizon 