it keeps getting stronger

Timid little thing, wasn't he?  Even the slaves of her homeplace were not this cowed, for a slave with no spine was almost as useless as one without respect.  They should stand tall... just beneath those who rightfully ruled over them.  Courage and aggressiveness should be present, but only to further the cause of the Amazonians.  These 'sirens' were obviously lax.

"Indeed."  If he was looking for approval, he would see no trace from her, though she showed no displeasure either.  "And what is your rank, then, amongst these 'Sirens' you speak of?"  She had an inkling, but wished to ensure.  Nereides, the youth had told her when she had asked so long ago.  Not Sirens, nor Ankyra Sound.  She could be sure of nothing right now.