Ocean's Breath Plateau seventy-third

there it was, and senmut dipped his head in recognition of the other's pain. as racharra moved aside, the prince murmured, "perhaps you will permit me to say a prayer over their place of burial. i am also high priest of akashingo, and i would be honored to sing for her and for your child."

their talk moved now to trading. senmut produced two of the three stones, the width of a paw. amber, it was called elsewhere, and truly they still were a marvel of slight warmth to the touch.

he held these for rodyn's inspection, wondering what the man would ask for shells.