Lion Head Mesa The boy who swallowed a star

there was a lustful little curve to ramesses' mouth. "i have said two things, and you have given me no answers." but he said it all good-naturedly enough, wincing a bit.
the shocked laughter of the boy compelled him to realize that he truly was only a youth. he had not even been persuaded by jawahir that night.
pharaoh's nightblue expression grew deep and inquiring. a malicious curiosity hung on the edges of each next word. "one might be interested to know what about such a closed man would lead you to sacrifice your settling to him?" for that was the only reason crowfeather had given as to why he would not remain.
germanicus.