Lion Head Mesa not the same without you here [wp]

pharaoh enjoyed aquene upon his proverbial arm, as they took a turn around the outskirts of the party where she had already lingered. noting how she spoke at once of the imperator, he took this to mean that the good lady was not so secured in the role as she would be with him here.
a projection?
"i assure you, the pleasure is mine."
ramesses settled into the winsome game he loved greatly: prising upon a figure new to the cunning nature of his perfect court. a fellahin paused, offering the royal and his guest a selection of the prepared berries. and he took a goodly amount. "you are a busy woman. matrona, mother, and diplomat." he allowed his voice to be admiring. "you did not mention a husband. why did he not join you tonight?"