Lion Head Mesa Ding dong [2]

she had not meant to keep the mazoi waiting.

only that her entire world had seemingly crumbled over the last few days. the chasm in her heart was not unnoticeable. the way she did not hold @Ramesses' attention like she once did, the way she spoke less and less. nearly prepared for a vow of silence if it showed her those who were loyal.

she thought upon senmut, nazli.

khaba.

did he bend his knee to lord pharaoh before her?

was he here as the eyes of pharaoh?

a fellahin announced the grand warhorse's arrival. makono sent the fellahin away to bring the man in before they went about their way for other chores. they would be alone, in the silent chambers of the amiirad.

her gaze was heavy upon him, but she did not speak yet.