Lion Head Mesa ninth

senmut was surprised; he looked up quickly, right into makono's eyes. for a moment the royal hue of her gaze played over the acid pools of his own. 

"you command the truth from my tongue." like a god. and like such, he had seen the awesome power wielded in her. it had come through him as well. "i too am content to serve you, great one."

he pulled his eyes away, but he was touched, delighted to see her glancing finally into his heart.