Ankyra Sound then, a vision came to me — when you came along

svalinn's sarcastic quip did not go unnoticed, though caiaphas was too busy proudly surveying their -- her -- old domain. she knew every piece of the sound, from the giant trees that slept in the ancient forest, to the black rivers that darkened the throat of the grotto.

this was -- or should be -- their home.

"you'll get used to it. and then miss it, when you are inland." she answered in her own cryptic way, already making move to leave. she had other errands more pressing than indulging in nostalgia, and svalinn like as not, was now included in the ride.