On the line

caiaphas briefly entertained the idea of issuing a sharp rebuke, but the words paled on her tongue and sunk in the manner of melted sugar. she offered only a brief smile instead, one that was clearly constrained in its origin.

"relaying it now would be best." she spoke with strained dignity, rousing herself to leave. "in return for your prompt deliverance, i will leave your land with haste. should meldresi wish to find me, i reside in ankyra."

with that the pale silhouette rose, gave the dark wolf one last glance, and then vanished into the tunnel whence she had come.