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

tavina did not gaze toward nazli. they existed in their own contemplations, the sesh's mind upon the night of blood, the look of the princess, the shifting inside akashingo. and also nazli herself; watching the girl mature and grow and close away was difficult.

and yet she understood.

"yes," she said, happy to move on. "perhaps honey to follow." she winked, turning to lead them both in the direction of a store-room, and speaking idly as they walked of small insignificant things.