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She had been unable to sleep ever since the news of Sabah had arrived. Worried for the woman - and for herself, and, the swelling of her belly. Although Satsu spent much of her time with Tavina for company or Belen, she did not know what to do with herself.

Choosing to wallow, then. To grieve, to fret. It would not be good for her body - the healer woman said as much, and often. When the summons came for Satsu from her husband, the woman knew she could not remain hidden for much longer.

Belen decorated her with the scent of dried flowers, and was dismissed. Satsu moved then, flowing from her quarters to the hall, to wherever Pharaoh had called from, and danced through the door only a touch off-kilter from her usual mien.