every breath he takes eternity [QUEST]

We can just powerplay Tethys to finish this up, I think.

He remained at the back of the grotto, stone-faced, as the ritual began. There would be no punishing the females who had ignored their queens' summons, at least not on his part. He was but a lowly servant who could not raise a tooth against a sister of the sea and moon, even if he'd wanted to. He was taught well, but that didn't mean he would look upon them without judgment henceforth. The young Spawn could not withhold that part of himself.

His ears twisted as Caiaphas' voice bounced off the smooth stone walls. The moon shone down on them from overhead; from his angle he could see its reflection clearly in the pool, though it was dulled considerably. He oft pretended he understood the sisters' devotion to the moon, but in reality, he wasn't sure he followed their religion. The moon had never done anything as far as Kevlyn knew, but it must have once, for them to be so devout.

The fox's claws scrabbled on the stone, drawing the pup's attention. Tethys had stepped forward as Caiaphas scattered kelp, and with a squeal the creature's throat was slit. The tantalizing scent of blood wafted up from the altar; he felt drool collecting on the edges of his blackened gums, but dared not allow temptation to overtake his senses.