The first time they met, the little mammal was unconscious surrounded by a gang of five filthy looking apes. At the time, Vastra only gave a cursory glance to Jenny as she was much more interested in the gang of five. It was a pity the primitives still haven't figured out refrigeration yet or she'd be set for days. Anyhow, she'll eat the large fat one for dinner.
Vastra knocked out her main course with her tongue. Hissing, she lashed out at the rest mindful to not use her claws or teeth, until they were all dead at her feet. Vastra nodded in satisfaction as now it just look like an unusually strong ape took them all down. She rolled her shoulders and cracked her neck, reviewing the battle in her head. Her first couple of moves was acceptable but the last maneuver was sloppy and a tad too slow. Making a mental note to practice that move more often, Vastra walked toward the unconscious woman and looked at her with indecision. Bleeding head wound, split lip, possible internal injuries. Vastra sighed and tasted the air, wincing faintly at the taste. It took her several seconds to ignore the ugly scents and search for the right ones. Cold night and no apes in the immediate area. Plenty of time for her to return home with the tiny ape and return to her meal. If not, she'll just have to go hungry until tomorrow.
Picking up the female, Vastra quickly made her way back. It was a good thing for the primitive that the Doctor was here or Vastra would have just put her to bed, bandaged the head, and hoped for the best. While going home, the Silurian made a mental note to learn more about human physiology. It wouldn't do if the apes she sometimes saved later died because of her ignorance.
The second time they met, Jenny was following Vastra during one of her hunts at night. Or rather, Vastra figured out an ape was tailing her and was deciding whether to lose it by scaling a wall, knock it out, or confront it. Upon deciding, Vastra turned round a corner into an alleyway.
Hurrying to catch up, Jenny didn't expect to be grabbed and slammed against the wall chest first. She struggled but couldn't break the hold on her arms which were twisted behind her back.
Vastra hissed menacingly, the effect somewhat lessened by the scarf covering the lower portion of her face.
"When you're done fighting, I'm going to give you a little test. Pass it and you'll live. Fail, and I'll eat you. Continue to fight, and I'll skip the test and just eat you. Do you understand?"
Jenny gulped but nodded, forcing herself to stop. Why did she think this was a good idea? Gathering up her waning courage, she'll play this game until she found a way out.
Vastra tilted her head. "I'm going to ask you a series of questions. You are to answer with only one word. Only one. Understand?"
"Yes." Vastra grinned slightly at the lack of tremor in the answer. She could taste the fear radiating off the primitive.
"Were you following me?"
"Yes."
"How did you find me?"
"Doctor." Vastra sighed, she was going to have a word with him about this. She did not him about her hunting grounds just to have him send humans after her.
"Who sent you."
"Me."
"Why are you following me?"
"Questions."
"About?"
"You."
Vastra tilted her head at that. What an odd ape. Vastra let go and stepped back, curious to see how the ape would react. Jenny turned slowly, rubbing her wrists where Vastra held them tightly.
"If you can find me again tonight, perhaps I'll answer a few of your questions."
With that, she leaped on to a wall, scaled it, and disappeared among the rooftops. Jenny paused for a moment wondering whether she was really doing this before running. There was only a few hours left before that happened.
As Vastra was walking home, she pondered about the human's scent. There was something familiar about it but with how humans all look and smelled similar, she couldn't be sure. After easily losing the mammal, she found a suitable thief to eat. It was a pity that the scumbags of London didn't really taste that good compared to someone fat on the good life.
it was also a pity that the female ape didn't find her again.
"Was wondering when you'd show up."
Vastra's eyes widened when she noticed the human shivering by the entrance to her home.
"How did you know of this location?" Vastra's eyes narrowed in suspicion,.
"A couple of days ago, you saved me and brought me here. It's where I met the Doctor too."
Vastra relaxed slightly. Of course, that's why the scent was familiar. Chuckling, the Silurian ran a hand down her face. "Well, you've found me. Let's take this inside. I assume you have questions for me."
At the girl's hesitance, Vastra added while opening the door, "I promise I won't manhandle or eat you. What's your name?"
"Jenny Flint, Ma'am. And you?"
"You may call me Vastra."
