Blackwater Islands my heart is pierced by cupid, I disdain all glittering gold

she was soothed by the voice of her friend, and to hear of her story further caused her heart to ache for Kalika. Galateia hoisted herself upward again, only to draw nearer to the siren to offer her shoulder. injured though she was, Galateia sought to relieve Kalika in any way she could of her wounded heart, and so she offered her shoulder, her presence, and her eyes that again had grown warm. 

for how short a time you have been among our Sisters, you know much; you are a good teacher. seniority pales in comparison to devotion, and it is my belief that the Mothers and Akantha both are not blind to this, it was now she sought to nose Kalika in a manner meant to encourage, though the gesture could be refused easily. Galateia's own ambition as of yet was not so far reaching—firstly, she sought to become well again.