Redsand Canyon crocodile

it was a job that would serve them both.
nazli could learn of a life outside the palace, and bring the gossip of strangers to makono; but also it would give nazli freedom in its own way, and skills that other fellahin did not oft carry.
makono sounded happy - then jested, and nazli tried not to feel wounded.
yes! why not? It would be a good use of my time. besides, makono would not be the only one to grow here.