Seeds Chapter 5 Page 13

Their now leaderless state rendering them docile and confused. As their gaze is drawn by the lights from Belle they stare at her with an eerie looking gawk. Hypnotised by the glare, their eyes point unperturbed at the spotlights which would normally be painful to look at.

Climbing out slowly the chest plate springs open he takes the backpack and climbs down to the ground. Recognising a few of the drones as he passes through the ranks he forces his attention to remain on the mission.

His way lit by Belle who watches silently to his rear, he can see now without the goggles, but the harsh light casts deep shadows while at the same time lighting up other areas intensely.

The contrast is so sharp that everything seems to be