Ankyra Sound put the alchemist to flight

The dark-furred man revealed himself shortly after Caiaphas' entreating howl -- and as he strode forth from the shaded fronds Caiaphas was once more reminded that males in the outside world were not subjected to the Nereides' custom. Often times she felt out of place, addressing these wolves as equals. The High Priestesses and the Matriarch would have found her behavior most unsavory.

The male's quip was met with a generous grin, though it faded quickly as she recalled her post. Resigning to a somewhat more business-like mein, she stopped in her tracks -- her expression curious as she awaited a explanation's delivery.