Blackfeather Woods Maggots! Another lover lost to the tunnels

It was a tempting offer for anyone, Nyx found, but perhaps the witch held different interests. Perhaps she was happy with what she already had, as they all should be. But the curse of everyone was the hunger for more, and it was this exact thing she offered her. Even as the silence hung in the air could she sense it; Potema would join her, for her children or simply out of concern. Nyx was the daughter of a traitor, even though she found she was not to be blamed for Nemesis' faults. A smile flashed across her features, if only briefly, and it was a weird bonding moment for her. Like Potema was the mother she should have always had.

Good. She replied rather softly. And it goes without saying that I will return the rank to Damien if... - when he recovers. She added, wanting this to be seen as a temporary change. But, there was a part of her that doubted Damien would ever return from the tunnels.