Lion Head Mesa khepresh

pharaoh leant back gratefully in the water.
the fellahin prepared a meal in his chambers.
"it was not much of a war at all," he told @Satsu, alone with her at the wellspring. the water lapped at his throat and chest, easing the long march from his muscles. his lapis eyes came to rest upon her face. "nyra saw ursus and abandoned her pack. she was mauled by them before the roman and i came upon the skirmish. they have followed her trail, and he has followed theirs."
ramesses shut his eyes. "if the gods see fit, nyra will die of her wounds and we will see her no more."