Lion Head Mesa kareshi

having thought that crowfeather was still by the wellspring, his sudden appearance startled satsu. she made a small sound and quickly looked away from him, as if intent on working, to clear her vision and assume her role as hostess as best she could, coming across as a bit frazzled.
you've helped so much already, she protested, sounding tired but thankful, and quieted entirely as he set about uprighting a few plants.
there was a moment of stagnation where satsu was too drained to say anything. she set down what she had been collecting upon the soil and drew a measured breath.
this was not how i thought your visit would go. it is not... this is not how akashingo usually is; pharaoh can be charming, the mesa can be beautiful. i wanted to show you. and instead he was put to work!