Lion Head Mesa Took my last breath, like the smoke from my lips

if nothing else, nazli knew the palace. she knew the catacombs. she knew the many winding halls and its secrets that only the fellahin could know; and when khaba paused to give his warning, she knew immediately where to go and how to best help.
that would be her purpose now; nazli could be of use in this way.
she hushed him and then reached, tugging at his furs to redirect their path — leading to these secret passages that they would use. khaba was her friend — she did not want to see him hurt.