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She sucked in a breath at the sight of all his fresh scars, shaking her head. Awful, Maegi murmured, giving him a soft look. I'm glad you were able to survive. 

She had already taken a liking to him by the way he spoke of Sakhmet—feeding her, protecting her. She wondered if. . . Well, even if there wasn't some sort of romantic attraction, it was clear that this man felt something for her daughter. Duty, devotion or otherwise.

Sakhmet and I have been separated for a long time, she continued, smiling. It's a miracle to find her again.

Maegi nodded at his dirty pelt, cocking her head. What were you doing? she asked, laughter in the shadow of each syllable.