Lion Head Mesa cupido

germanicus watched her movements: assured, swift, graceful. satsu moved with a dancer's gait. she was polished in a way that pharaoh was not. both were noble. both were royal. but where ramesses wore his arrogance glittering and openly, satsu was refined without ostentation.

"i am pleased to remain in the service of akashingo until this war is ended, regina satsu." how swiftly she moved along both their step and their conversation.

germanicus followed. "i am content enough to travel far, if this is what you mean."