John returned to work around midnight, and began his shift. There were less guards at night because the Zoo was closed and they didn't have to worry as much about the Zoo guests. The balcony was empty, but John and another technician were stationed in the monitoring room. John watched Kim sleep on the floor on the large building. She looked so peaceful and cute when sleeping. It made him want to go down and pet her or something. He was distracted from his daydreaming by Heather. She was wide awake, and beckoning him to come down with her claw.
"I think Heather wants something. I am going to go down there and see what she wants, " said John, as he began walking towards the elevator.
"Be careful, " said the other technician. "That one is sneaky. You can't trust her."
"I know. Believe me, I know, " said John, as he entered the elevator.
On the ground floor looking up at Heather as she continued to beckon him towards her, John was once again reminded just how big she was. It was like standing before a building. A living breathing building, full of sharp teeth. He saw that Kim was sound asleep beside her. He had never talked to Heather alone. If she tried something now, he knew he couldn't rely on Kim for help. He thought she might like him, but Heather seemed so unpredictable he couldn't be sure. He was beginning to think this was a bad idea.
Heather smiled widely when he stopped in front of her, at the edge of her large claws by a sharp talon as long as his body.
"I think it's time we had a little talk. Just you and me, " said Heather.