Lion Head Mesa threw it away, but now i say

skipping medusa with permission <3

no apology; a shame. that might have softened the hardened edge of qiao's shoulders and made her more amenable.

instead, it seemed he consumed the entire hall with his body. qiao observed this blockade, unimpressed. it is the pharoah's command i seek out makono. this was no deceit -- ramesses had explicitly wished it. now she came to collect such command.

if khaba had treated her differently that fateful night, she might have played along. but he had branded her an upstart, and called into question her loyalty. he had belittled her, and for that he would never earn forgiveness.

qiao straightened her spine with a long look. she would not have her duties subverted by a man who had given her no reason to trust him. she took one step, and then another. i will simply wait outside her door. you are welcome to come along, and speak of your task and whether you have considered, jodai. i keep no secrets from akashingo, and if you will not do it, i will simply find another mazoi in your place.