Lion Head Mesa cupido

it was dark by the time that germanicus returned to the mesa. 

he bathed perfunctorily and ate a small meal. the laughter of the egyptian floated to him, followed by the sounds of more than mere delight.

the roman moved away. 

he was restless and not yet ready for sleep. the narrow cave he had chosen as a bedroom was bypassed. germanicus roamed silently along the stone hallways he had not yet explored.