Lion Head Mesa cleopatra & her mantra,

he was to be here only briefly, yet his return now involved the newly made crown prince and her attendants. 

germanicus wondered oddly what makono's other siblings made of her ascension. how stark a departure her elevation was from what he knew of akashingo. and what he knew of ramesses.

the younger princess would find him in his small quarters, too perturbed to sleep. he stared at the wall and when he heard her tread, he turned his head and rose.

the imperator recognized her at once as one of pharaoh's children. he bowed lowly and stepped back, inviting she and whoever attended her into the small space. "to what do i do owe this honor, princess?"