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eyes shone then, for his delight was purely crystalline. "i am delighted. each step of my day has purpose, nazli. the gods gave me more than i deserved in you and in aeisha."

he was careful not to stray toward worshipfulness, but she would see it, living flame in his eyes as he gazed upon her, as he lifted her paw upon his own to his lips.

where royals walked, both their heads bowed; but here in the woven bower of song and flowers and godslight, they were free to summon one another as equal altars.

"i want to leave akashingo," he said finally, hushed, into the curve of one ear. "i fear the balance will be disturbed, but i long so much to be here, with you."