Lion Head Mesa gaze at blue

marina was cooler now, and this did not escape the notice of pharaoh. he gracefully retreated into himself, presenting a more formal mien for this meeting. 
her gift was accepted and handed to a servant who carried it off to a storeroom. 
"akashingo thanks you for your loyalty." a hint, held upon his tongue. he smiled. "the palace grows stronger. i have named my heir."
he invited her to sit at his eating-place in the corner of the room, and took up a seat across from her. "i have not told belen she is yet to leave. but trust that she will not cause pains when you lead her away. is your leadership aware of my terms?"