Dross materialized, and he shone violet, sending up sparks from his eye and his teeth. [Wow, and I thought I was strong before! When I finish digesting this, I’ll be…meaty.] He flexed one tentacle, which suddenly bulged with muscle. [See? See, Lindon? This is what you said I’d—] Lindon stood and threw his arms around Dross. “Welcome back,” Lindon whispered. His eyes burned with tears. Dross returned the embrace and sighed. [Sorry. I made you suffer longer than I meant to.]
