let me see through your eyes, where there's so much life

As per usual, Reek misinterpreted the nuance of the situation. Reek's head still swam with confusion, even as Caiaphas took it upon herself to explain her reasoning for coming to the maplewood. Part of him was relived she hadn't come to take him away back to Ankyra Sound— like she could even try, but the fear remained ever slight. But, if she hadn't come to pull him back into the world of servitude and sea witches, why would she offer charity?

She was not charitable. She was not kind. These were traits Reek knew, traits he embodied himself. "But why us?" he asked, unable to mask the confusion lurking in his tone. "There has to be a catch." Caiaphas was a manipulator, there was no doubt that whatever kindness she offered was riddled with strings.