Ankyra Sound lie in wait, hush little heart

It would be tiring, perhaps, for any other wolf to live up to Leucothoe's high expectations, but Nesaea welcomed it happily. Her sister strived for excellence, was obsessive about it even, but she had no trouble in keeping up. They represented vanity to the highest degree, with the dedication to the Nereides way of life to match. Their mother had instilled their culture within them from the moment they were born and they had been brought up with teachings of the Sea and the Moon. Of course, though, they both still had a lot to learn and experience. This journey to the Sound being one such adventure.

Her expression of distaste towards their new home caused Leucothoe to look around, alert, and Nesaea quickly realised her mistake. Her eyes too, darted to the side, searching for any unwelcome lurkers. She mentally cursed her tongue's clumsiness. It wouldn't do to be investigated from treason when they had only just been accepted. Their motives were innocent, of course, but the small family had arrived at a time of tension between packs and everyone was suitably paranoid. They had to be careful.

Her twin's words coaxed the girl's features to soften, her stern gaze falling to the water that swirled about her toes. Her sister was right; it was really only their first day here, she had to refrain from jumping to such negative decisions so quickly. They were here for a purpose. She repeated the phrase several times.

Leucothoe began to speak again, but trailed off, earning her a curious quirk of an ear from her twin. She knew which boy she spoke of — that grey-furred spawn who had refused to break his gaze. Unlike her discerning sister, Nesaea saw nothing to the boy, only insolence and his use as a tool for breeding. He had left a sour taste in her mouth and she hoped whatever other consorts lived within the Sound were as respectful as the darker male who had greeted them. Her mention of Callantha caused the girl to breathe out a soft, dubious laugh. "I sincerely hope so," she replied, meeting her twin's green gaze. It was a serious matter, that their mother's ward learn of the ways of the Nereides, and quickly. Although she was much too rambunctious and loud and filthy, she was still a sister, and Nesaea hoped she would get her act together soon lest she bring shame upon their name.