After a moment that felt like an eternity, Ethan lifted his face. His eyes now saw much more; it was as if he had always viewed the world through dirty lenses, and now the world was dazzling, perhaps too bright.
"Looks like you liked my drink" said Amethyst, his innocent smile unwavering.
"What was it?" asked Ethan, his curiosity piqued.
"It's called Paradise Blue," said Amethyst. "It's a drink that is made with mmm... perhaps it's better if you don't know what it's made of."
Ethan considered pressing the issue, but he truly didn't dare ask, not wanting to vomit if the answer turned out to be truly disgusting.
Ethan pushed himself off the floor and sat down on one of the chairs at the gigantic table, looking toward the colossal monster seated across from him. Although he had many doubts, seeing that giant creature didn't let him think of anything else.
