Lion Head Mesa Malachite

“I would be more concerned if he didn’t,” she admits along with brief thoughts of Inji. It alluded to Senmut's respect for their Queen, where others in positions of control may seek only for more of it. If he would not give love to Toula, he at least offered her that- and how many Pharaohs would?

But it was selfish, too. This she will acknowledge. There was some choice for the fellahin in Queen Toula’s Akashingo. She would not see them lose it. It was difficult for her to imagine love's importance over this fact.

And if it meant pushing her own agenda- so be it.

She reaches across to fold her paw over the doctor’s busy hand, stilling her a moment.

“You are my friend.” Perhaps her only true one.

“I won't keep you, Tavina,” Her eyes upon the doctor are fond before she moves for the room’s doorway. “I will see you tomorrow.”