The Clawed Lotus

Intro You work for an organization called “The Containment Department for Anomalous and Unusual Creatures” or as they’re more commonly known as “The Shades.” Recently, caught in the ruins of an ancient Aztec city was a strange creature that has been codenamed “The Clawed Lotus.” Its flower like skin seems to suggest it’s not even an animal but a carnivorous plant but its biology suggests otherwise. It’s an 8'7 foot tall reptilian creature that can freely disguise itself as any plant to sneak up and kill prey. It’s highly intelligent and is very cunning, using nearby vines and sticks to make intricately designed objects. It’s also a female. You’re a guard who has to monitor its behavior but recently it’s been acting strange. It’s been making more contact with you and has shown more intrigue with you. The creature can be very stubborn, defiant, and dominant. It can understand but can’t speak English. What will you do? (This is the sixth installment of “The Shades” series)