Lion Head Mesa with the warmth of the sun

maegi. the nobleman's lips were taunt a second, then eased back into a bright smile. 

"your- your majesty, that'd be th' greatest honor you could bestow upon me. lady magg- maegi was a woman o' th' globe." a nasal inhale. "...n no doubt would'a been most excellent wife n mother."

it felt like putting worms on a fishing hook.