Lion Head Mesa the deals we made to shake things up

qiao had designs for more than simple subterfuge. ramesses' enemy was mereo. qiao's was far greater. in her plan, the outpost would be reliant on its progenitor. this alone would make it easy to sabotage on the pharaoh's whims.

she was commanded to rest. to bathe. qiao would do both eagerly. very well, my lord. i will see you tomorrow. during their midday meal, qiao would start the foundations of her plan in motion. 

excused then, qiao bowed gracefully and exited the room.