Frostfire Ridge It's a start...

Her thoughts distracted her. The options she had at her disposal were few and far between. This left her spinning circles in dangerous directions. What could she do? What earth could she cultivate to her purposes? How many would she accidentally kill in her efforts to save them because she did not have the appropriate tools at her disposal? Truthfully, she could not work under these conditions.

Heavy footsteps fell behind her. Citali's ears turned atop her head, catching the sound as her eyes slowly turned to follow. Tezcacoatl. She did not hide her disappointment. Immediately her ears flattened. Any one of her sisters she might have been pleased to encounter. This mockery of a king? Hah. Whatever words he wished to say would be a waste of breath. She did not wish to hear them.

As was true with any male, Citali ignored him.