Luneshale Pass knife & heart

perhaps he had not expected to find her so acerbic, but melody's response surprised khusobek. she insulted him and it cracked at his pride like the lick of a whip.

he might have reminded her that by his staff had she gained such confidence, but the appearance of their very regent bent him low toward the earth.

"so i did, divine one. akashingo's hand is truly one of jewels."

the mazoi would not speak again unless bid, daring only to glance to royal ankles and no higher. the presence of the other guardians intrigued him.