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it sounded as though crowfeather had gone to many places, met many people. most of which were the same as where she'd gone after leaving the strath, and that similarity made her glad. it meant that maybe their paths were meant to converge somewhere - here in akashingo? perhaps.

whether satsu had more to say or not, the menfolk soon returned. their raucous voices carried through the hall; mostly pharaoh who was singing something, followed closely by germanicus, maggie hanging close to him. they smelled of berries.

the mood seemed lighter now between them; ramesses was friendly, his breath hot and sweet. before long germanicus was slipping away - but satsu did not notice, she was busy being charmed by ramesses and his new charm, or listening to crowfeather, until the night slipped away from them all.