Lion Head Mesa save the queen of paradise if she ever stumbles by

Nazli was usually so attuned to the behaviors of others, specifically the royals, and yet she missed the hurt that spread through Tavina in that instant; but she was focused so wholly on her work that she dared not look away, at least until Tavina spoke of the midden and a meal.

She was about to say no, and knew she was being willfully rude for no good reason - and to Miss Tee! She loved Tavina with her whole heart, as she loved the palace or the royals, or her work. It served no purpose to be so nonsensical. She was tired, that must have been it. Tired and addled.

She grabbed for her own bundle and headed for the heap, and disposed of things there, before returning to seek out Tavina along the corridor. As she walked, she asked, Miss Tee, did you always... want to be a sesh? To know herbs and their uses.