Blackwater Islands sleeping with the moon and the stars

Akantha watched Kalika carefully, judging her reaction even now to properly assuage her worth. It wasn't a task born out of malice for the young Nereid, but necessity. The Matriarch had to know that her chosen Initiate was ready for the trials ahead. The task of ascending to Adept was simple compared to what lied ahead should she succeed. It didn't thrill her to think of but there was no simpler way to prove her merit to both the Mothers and Akantha herself. 

But she didn't dwell on that now as Kalika gathered herself and made to depart. Calypso hadn't been a persistent flicker of thought for some time, but now she was reminded of her duty as Matriarch to formally introduce herself and induct the young Sprite. She made a note to seek out the girl after Kalika completed her rite. 

"Of course," she grunted. She watched the pale woman descend with a faint smile. "and get some rest yourself. I'll see you in a few days time."