Lion Head Mesa jumentum

well, this was even more a surprise! but you have not married him yet? years denied to them! why had life been so cruel? and what now did he wait for? Toula suggested in a well-meaning manner, you know, you two—you could be married here. it would make my heart happy to do such a thing for you, for all that you have done for me—for Akashingo! even alone, even without ruling Mereo, Toula would think him at least an ally. a friend. he had hosted Makono, he had taught her, and when Mereo did stand she remembered her family hosting he and his soldiers. 
fond thoughts. no dark smears upon them, her days of Amiirad had been light and sweet and good.