Lion Head Mesa a final inundation

she did not fear. the Gods had heard her. Rashepses had heard her. she did not think, however, how devastatingly swift they would be in Their answer. there was no doubt They had heard her.
there was awareness she should have been more specific, but that came too late! the Gods enjoyed this game with her, but she then only saw those around her.
do not fear! We, Your Gods, shall— calamity! but would they know? her children she collected, Rashepses she turned to, unafraid, unafraid—
I will see you again, my loves, could they hear her!? could he? he would see it, they would see it! she too moved to hold her children protectively, but held fast to her husband. in death, they would not be separated!