Two Eyes Cenote sixty-third [ap]

heph of moontide leaned into their discourse, and senmut was pleased by this. he listened as the woman listed several items on offer, considering the beauty of gemstones brought from the sea. "akashingo and by effect, muat-riya, has an intense emphasis on what is most lovely. our pharaoh adores such things, not only for herself, but as gifts for her faithful."

prosperous indeed. senmut stopped a passing servant and took up berries from their offering, encouraging heph to do the same if she wished. but he would not press. "we have furs, feathers, sandflowers, meat from flatlands and desert. precious stones, inlays of beautiful wood. besides this, we can deal in more permanent alliances between packs. marriage i mean."

he paused, turning his darkened eyes upon her.