Part II: The sterness in the giantess's demeanor softened; although her body still plainly said you go no farther unless I say you can. She bent down for a closer look at Caitlin, which sent Sparky into a fit of low, dangerous sounding growls. The woman ignored the dog, her gaze focused upon Caitlin. A smile began to work its way into the corners of her mouth. "Who are you, Little One? And how did you end up here?" "Ca-Caitlin," she stammered. "I don't know. I just followed my dog." Her smile broadening, the giantess smiled in understanding. "Bet it was by way of the secret door in the library, wasn't?" Caitlin nodded, tears welled up, threatening to spill over her lids. "Got lost. Even Sparky couldn't find his way back." Her face screwed up in fear. "Are--are you gonna eat me?" "Gods, no!" said the giantess, a bit distressed that she even thought so. "But I bet you and Sparky are hungry. Right?" Caitlin nodded again, but she was too scared to eat. "Alright, I'll take you back to my place and see that you get something to eat and a nap." She smiled down at Caitlin. "Bet you could use one, too. Then when you wake, I'll take you back to the castle." Caitlin was feeling less scared now. And very tired. She even allowed herself a huge yawn. For once, the idea of a nap sounded very good, indeed. The giantess stepped over Sparky and, bending down, picked up Caitlin in her strong arms. "I'll carry you, Little One. We still have a long way to walk." The huge woman strode off with Sparky anxiously following after her. "My name's Denise," she said. Denise strode down the ancient passage. The regular rhythm of her pace, soothed Caitlin. She drifted off to sleep in the big woman's arms. ********* Credits: Giantess: DAZ She-freak; skin and clothing textures by Denise (also known as Danie of DM Productions). Caitlin: Millinium PS Girl; skin texture "Caitlin;" DAZ's Updo2 Hair; Dress: Don't remember who made it, but I retextured it. Sparky: "Jack Russell" is a "Toy Dog JR" texture and morph by Dario; Toy Dog poses by Netherworks Studios. Tunnel: Wonderfully modeled and textured by Ricardo Kawecki. Thanks for dropping by! Constructive or encouraging remarks are appreciated. Jeremy