Lion Head Mesa Feels so heavy

he turned when the stern-faced jodai escorted more than one into his throne room, looking away from his cup of liqueur. the bad humour which had been forming lifted somewhat to see tierra, though he raised an elegant brow at her unknown companion as well as khaba.
"what is the meaning of this?" pharaoh inquired lightly of the dark guardian, speaking only to him though he cast a wondering eye over the women, both mereoans.