Ankyra Sound took it all back

caiaphas was sure @Arrille was still following her as they came across the dark mouth that marked the grotto's entrance. in the sylph's mind, the grotto was a resplendent place -- its caverns were vast and complex, with some tunnels known only to her. it housed fresh water and shelter -- and in some distant reaches of the tunnel's network, sun even pierced the high ceilings and lent the abode a chilling and surreal aspect. the wellsprings that punctuated the basalt stone carried the dinoflagellates found on ankyra's shore -- and most of the cavernous network was illuminated by their presence.

caiaphas had missed the grotto greatly; as she stepped into its threshold she breathed deep of the brine and dampness and smiled, her eyes closed in fondness. it was the perfect home for her -- though perhaps not so perfect for wolves accustomed to sunlight and open space like arrille.