No more dancing around the issue.  It is time to ask Carien a most vital question.  But first Sarah has to find Carien and considering things have recently grown out of control at Carien's place of work that might be an issue.  (This story is currently in early access on my Patreon and will come to DA on July 7th.)

Sarah slowly walked through the town, her feet causing the nearby buildings to shake.  “Hmm, what happened here?  I know this is where Carien was working.  But what happened to the mall?” She looked back and forth, examining the ruined building before her.  “Great.  The last thing I need is for people to be blaming more shit on me.”

             “Sarah?” Gregory walked up to her.  “Long time no see.”

             She narrowed her eyes and knelt down next to him. “We just saw each other at the trial.

You tried to force me down to a more “reasonable” size, you dolt.”

             He gulped.  “I did.  I can’t imagine doing that.  You are perfect the way you are.  So easy to help show the world off and. . .”

             Sarah rolled her eyes.  “As much of a slime ball as ever.  What the hell happened here, Gregory?  I am not exactly sad to see your place destroyed, but the rest of the mall didn’t need to go with it.”

             He pulled at his arm.  “Well, that is umm. . . a long story.”

             Sarah narrowed her eyes and picked Gregory up.  “Well, get to it.  I want to know where Carien is.”