Lion Head Mesa [mp] love & war

Godswife looked to the Mazoi with plenty of love in her gaze as she spoke as she did. the Gods truly had brought this one to her! I will teach you of them, then, she breathed with a nod. more time to spend with her, and their bond through the Gods—a beautiful thing. 
with any stumble, Toula would catch her—but for now, it seemed she was well. perhaps the magick was at work then! 
as Zaahira translated, the meaning of the word resonated. and Toula looked toward Zaahira, thinking that she made a perfect woman for her Queensguard; she must think of a word, too. something other than Mazoi, something more, even though what she already was and all Mazoi were was great! 
I shall find us a tutor for Arabic. it is an important thing, for a Queen to speak many languages. I know several already. but I would like you to sit in with me, during these lessons—as my guard, and a student as well, should you wish to know further the words of your mother, she had already decided on the first point the moment Zaahira had spoken the foreign word. but the rest was decided on just as swiftly. 
Toula did not know of the relationship between Zaahira and her mother, but that she spoke her words… it must be a way to keep her close. and what Toula would not give to find ways to do such with her own mother!