The carnation, influenced by the bright rays of the sun, slowly unfurled. The petals began to change color, gaining orange and red hues. They began to glow and flutter until each perfectly resembled a feral fire, properly showcasing the flower’s namesake. Wisps of flames circled its stem and flew overhead, intersecting and creating this cage-like appearance around the flower. Tilting her head curiously, Ashley reached out and touched the tip of one of the petals, gasping when she felt the warmth spread through her skin. It didn’t burn her but her finger did glow dimly like a dying ember.