Lion Head Mesa reed

pharaoh did not come to collect her.
he had come for no reason. his days lacked purpose unless he actively created such. and yet he walked as though it all mattered note. akashingo must see his stride and know that their royal one stood proud.
he looked up. makono perched feline and regal, looking upon the flatlands. her father drew himself up nearby. he did not settle and he did not speak for a long while.
"one day you may reign here as queen."