formed and almost glowing; she was ready for the next event. This was obviously both business and pleasure for her.
But instead of proceeding, he took the smallest pillow and squeezed it into a crude approximation of a human torso. He took the smallest cover and ripped it in half. One half he formed into a wraparound skirt for the pillow; the other half he tore into several shreds, which he tied around the waist and neck and attached in lieu of arms and legs. It was not by any means a great figurine, but he thought it would do for his purpose.
He held it up. "Colene," he told the queen. "Show."
The queen"s face brightened with understanding. She knew what was to happen in Colene"s chamber. She gestured to the far wall, not only to do magic but to indicate where to look.
Darius looked.
