Lion Head Mesa the red [m]eans I love you

the time had passed in a whirl. they had returned.

tavina was asleep beside @Nala when the man khaba came to her. she had sprung from their bed and stalked to the door before she had truly woken.

the scent of blood struck her nostrils; nazli! she stooped at once beside the limp girl, noting with grim knowingness the crimson upon her body.

with khaba's aid, the girl was settled into their own bed. "i need cloths and water. nala, i need the bundle of herbs in my exam room, to the right."

grimness; she prodded the girl firmly. "open your eyes, nazli." there was blood, so much to lose.