Lion Head Mesa quantus

An uneventful sleep had restored some of Nazli's faculties. She had been more withdrawn around the princess, although she had not shared with her why (and dared not to); it was perhaps the first rift between them, this refusal.

Yet there were still expectations. She was still a fellahin and the goal of sending the crown prince to Mereo could not be put off. Nazli hurried to prepare some things; they would be ready in time.

For now she attended the princess silently. She kept back from the meeting between Makono and the General, and her eyes were averted; should they need her for anything, she would be attentive as always.