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the uncertainty leucothoe expressed was to be expected, but it did not sway the siren queen's edict. in the same manner an unwanted breeze may gently storm the port, but not alter the course, caiaphas remained convinced of her demand. it had been leucothoe to suggest it, and so leucothoe, (an initiate already ahead of her peers) would lead it.

caiaphas was not surprised to learn leucothoe did not know of their resident amazon -- a fierce wolf in which caiaphas shared no love for. it had been a need of bodies that had allowed her the grace to accept aella's return. even still, she did not love the woman. "an adept." she answered simply, wishing to speak of something else as the thought of aella soured her thoughts quickly in the manner lemon curdled milk.