Redsand Canyon muqaddima

The man turned to go, having arranged with her through his command that Aquene could be found later, and that Nazli should not dally here long. She was perplexed.

A wet trail dithered across the sand, already evaporating as Germanicus departed.

Nazli looked to the oasis, and wondered if perhaps it should be cleaned; unsure of herself.

What she... wanted?

The wind howled lowly through the empty canyon.