Ankyra Sound This is my catalyst for growth

says who? tashkent asks with a laugh, wondering how strange the name of the woman was before her to offer such a remark. she shrugs at the question. we much prefer blood and sex, but when those things evade us, gossip is the next best thing. and besides. . .i always am an open ear for a burdened soul, she reiterates, blinking warmly at the seawolf.

a neighbor, no less. whatever she tells tashkent is information she must have, going forward. if she and her cousin are to rule the wolves of drageda, someday, alliances must be made. this could be a good start.