Lion Head Mesa the long night

you already have, in so many ways! Toula all but sang, her gaze bright with warmth to see Zaahira. I come to thank you, and speak with you. would you come join me in the baths? 
she thought of the days she and Makono would spend there, the stress being cleansed from them—Toula had seen all of the work Zaahira had been doing, and would not let it go unrecognized. 
but if she was busy, such a thing need not be today! still, Toula was hopeful, tail swaying behind her.