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they two were announced, and they would find Toula laying in repose upon her throne. how many times had she sat beside it, near her mother or father? she felt lucky to have always been so interested—but only wished that they could see her now. would they be happy with her? proud?
fellahin fanned her with frond leafs, brought to them by a trader. she looked fondly upon the priest before her gaze turned to the newcomer. and now Toula Herself was announced to them. it was then she languidly pushed herself into a prim, neat seat.
from her royal aunt, they said! a gift, truly. what are your talents, ushabti? she asked, voice warm. she moved no more as of yet.