Lion Head Mesa Curiosity killed the cat, but the cat died knowing

"enough."

senmut was somber. the voices had risen, had drawn him. the throng had quickened his step.

the prince walked among them to confront the man at the borders. "you abandoned khaba, yet you bring insult to the mercy of akashingo. the mercy of our queen."

the brilliant green of his eyes had taken the hardness of gemstone.

"it is my feeling you should become a slave to us in return now twice for your life. but it is not i who draws the final edict."

"mazoi do not pass judgement. they bring those who are to be judged. and you, sesh, you too work in unity for her service." rebuke delivered, he gestured harshly to the lake wolf. "come now, at once. walk. if you do not, then consider it the end of my patience and thus my investment in your life." ear flicking toward zaahira as he ended his command.