Ankyra Sound i'll hold out for you, if you hold out for me too

caiaphas was pleased -- of course she was pleased -- that maude accepted. she dipped her head, feeling somewhat silly being so 'official'. in many ways caiaphas had always struggled with the appropriate deportment of a leader -- she was not born for alphaship, nor did she share a natural affinity for it.

luckily for her, both maude and kjalarr bolstered her, and were able to fill in her shortcomings.

"good." she said simply, a wane smile gracing her features. "as beta, i think a celebratory meal is in order." with that she struck towards the salt-rush of rocks not too far from where they stood; the tide was low and if they were lucky, they'd each be able to secure a crab or two to celebrate.