Lion Head Mesa bread & beer

how curious! though she supposed that it was not—he was from a court different than her own. a man molded to please. and no doubt her royal aunt wished to ensure that she was happy! 
it is my want to see your stay one in wish you feel most fulfilled. if your preference is for me to choose, then I shall—but if you are unsatisfied, I ask you to tell me, came her light voice. assimilate amongst the mazoi. establish yourself amongst them—and speak with our Erpa-ha. you may be called to arms soon, she informed, not wishing for him to be caught off guard. she was taking him, as it seemed, at his word.
and if he wished to be the overseer of their own, she had things to think of too! but first—eat, and rest if you are weary, Toula watches him with a sharp gaze, seeking any sign of dissatisfaction upon his features.
she had not dismissed the Hem for a reason. her attention was upon him as much as it was the Mazoi-to-be.