Lion Head Mesa i. neb ii

pp for masika's exit!

marriage. love. the two did not always coincide. the young neb knew this well, for he had seen it with his own parents. 

not all that join in matrimony can do so for love... my own parents did not. but they held a deep respect and affection for one another. it is my hope to build the same for whomever I am betrothed. perhaps, even more may come of it. but I have no expectations for love. 

once the fellahin had been dismissed, he relaxed slightly, knowing now that he need only stand to speak for himself. 

tell me, pharaoh Toula — did you, marry for love? he was curious, now, since she'd brought the thought to mind.