Lion Head Mesa with the warmth of the sun

gucci had a head for titles that came close to his own. the lapis eyes glowed with an approval that did not abate as the nobleman spoke them aloud.
a pause, and then:
"nobleman lionshead non ducor dolce, Player in the Red Court, and lady lionshead luctor et gabbana, lady-in-waiting to Queen of the Red Land."
a grin.
ramesses understood latin. how had gucci come to know it?