Blackwater Islands sleeping with the moon and the stars

Kalika nodded her head readily, now lifting from her lowered position. Whatever Akantha could tell her would come at great value, especially if it was something which might aid her in her advances. I would like that, yes. It was a strange thing, this affection that Kalika held for her Monarch. What had begun as a selfish game of social climbing and manipulation had quickly transformed into a love akin to that of a daughter to her mother. It almost felt as if Mother was becoming more appropriate than Monarch, though Kalika would keep this idea to herself for the time being.

Anything you can tell me. I want to succeed.