The Luna on a Chain
“Why white?”
“Because I have no idea what little troublemaker is growing in there,” I joked.
After a cup of tea, we returned home to prepare for what promised to be a difficult evening.
“Masha,” she said, stepping into my room while I applied my makeup. “Take these with you.”
“What are they?” I asked, accepting the items.
“This,” she said, pointing to a small bottle, “is a paralyzing spray. These are tranquilizer darts. And this is—”