The mandragora using the child as a shield... MC noticing that, was a really nice touch. They mandragora only act cute because she ordered them to behave in a way that would endear them to others, but their true nature is still a selfish monster. I also like how unsettling our MC is, and the moments where her monster instincts come out. She's so unsettling. It adds tension and makes you wonder if its even truly possible for her and her familiars to coexist with humans long term. You just get the sense that they're one mistake away from tragedy.
The mandragora using the child as a shield... MC noticing that, was a really nice touch. They mandragora only act cute because she ordered them to behave in a way that would endear them to others, but their true nature is still a selfish monster. I also like how unsettling our MC is, and the moments where her monster instincts come out. She's so unsettling. It adds tension and makes you wonder if its even truly possible for her and her familiars to coexist with humans long term. You just get the sense that they're one mistake away from tragedy.