Two Eyes Cenote [m] hard odds to beat when you're on all fours

His question evoked a flustered reaction from Inji. Talisman immediately worried that he’d said something out of turn, though he couldn’t think what. Only when he realized what she’d been about to say did he realize why she might feel embarrassed. He felt warmth creep up his throat too.

I haven’t either, he told her reassuringly. All my knowledge is theoretical only, he went on with a sheepish laugh, but from what I’ve heard about it, it’s supposed to be really… His pale eyes darted around as he searched for a word, the sights of Muat-riya serving up the perfect one on a platter: Pleasurable?

Perhaps this confession endeared him to her. Inji now proposed they sit and talk a little more instead of seeking out the palace’s authority figures. He bobbed his head, offering her a soft smile. Talis certainly wouldn’t mind getting to know her a bit better, not to mention learning more about Muat-riya.

Sure, he said easily. After a beat, he kicked off with, So, how did you end up in Muat-riya?

Her avatar is STUNNING!