Two Eyes Cenote sixty-third [ap]

senmut sensed that heph had much considered behind the quiet, intelligent gaze. but he did not ask and she did not extend her mind. perhaps another time; the prince did not think that this would be the last time that they would see one another.

"i agree, and i thank you once more for attending as our first official partner in interland trade."

a voice; at his shoulder, a servant, bowing away.

"lady heph, will you excuse me? i am wanted in the gardens."

his eyes said he was loathe to leave their discourse; he invited her to enjoy herself at great leisure.