Overture Downs in xanadu did kubla khan

ah, all quiet things must come to an end. she turns to face the wiry man, annoyance only one of many emotions flitting over her face before it fades to something impassive and charming. she smiles, eyes glittering, lips puckering slightly as if in contemplation.

"what did you call me, bala?" tasha asks, her voice low and heavily-accented. she strides toward him, tail moving slowly behind her, a silent metronome. "you are brave to address a princess first," she teases coyly.

he will do well enough, she thinks. she likes him already, but then, she likes all men. she is excited to discover what merits this one has.