Lion Head Mesa the tower

ramesses was silent for a moment. "you must forgive me, eljay. in my experience, rulers only visit a kingdom that is not their own when they possess ulterior motives." his brow arched; he gestured lightly to the spread. "it will be good to have brecheliant closer. not only are you able to see the mesa, those who dwell here will be able to see the caldera as well. it is a good tiding for shared hunts and messages."
"akashingo is different. it is power i want. but i do not take without giving. we are allies; if there is something you desire, you need only tell me."
he was silent then, drinking in deep satisfaction of the pine-wine and sitting back upon his elbows. "do your people believe in gods?"