Lion Head Mesa there’s a way, I know

How can she be so many things at once? Gentle. Lovely. Kind.

The type of ruler who instills great pride in her subjects, honor the coyote girl feels welling within herself.

I have no doubt in you.

I will give you no reason to.

The Queen’s trust in her will not be misplaced.

When she speaks of her art there is no way to describe the vision in which the young Queen’s face illuminates. She imagines the Queen’s crowning: a grand convocation of the kingdom’s most esteemed guests. All around them: her own work.

“I will, your Holiness.” Scenes of Queen Toula in ochre, and an alizarin High Priest. A narrative of her ascension and of her devotion to her people. Let all who gather know her story. This is how the Queen of Akashingo will be revered.

“Decorating- I do,” her reply a little breathless in its excitement.

“I have experience in dinner services as well, my Queen,” Though- nothing on this scale. Still, she knew how to place settings and design center pieces, where to seat guests and when to bring out the entertainment, which courses should come first and the wines to pair them with to enhance flavors.

This she could do! And surely there was more too, whatever the Queen desired of her!

She came for opportunity: she has found it.