September 06, 2023, 12:32 AM
(This post was last modified: September 06, 2023, 12:33 AM by Tavina.)
backdated RO to reference nazli's departure <3
tavina did not want nazli to make the journey, and furthermore, if the politics of the palace were to shift again, the lilac girl must get away.
she sent word to her enclave of physicians, to mera herself.
and then with senmut, the sesh attended nazli's rooms, and prevailed gently upon her that she must go. at first the girl refused, for this had always been her home. she had served with devotion. tavina impressed that this was no punishment, it was only a respite and a chance to learn more.
it would remain unclear what soft argument at last shifted nazli's mind, but senmut and tavina succeeded in their aim. they helped her to pack what sundries she wished to bring.
tavina wept only when mera came to their gates, flanked by fifteen others; mera looked at the young nazli and smiled. "only lady doctors here, love. you'll mend right up."
a kiss to each cheek; write to me, tavina asked. senmut prayed over the bowed lavender head and pressed a restored necklace into one paw, a brighter reflection of the first.
the caravan moved off quietly, nazli supported by the others.
and tavina's tears were pearlescent as moonrise came.
she sent word to her enclave of physicians, to mera herself.
and then with senmut, the sesh attended nazli's rooms, and prevailed gently upon her that she must go. at first the girl refused, for this had always been her home. she had served with devotion. tavina impressed that this was no punishment, it was only a respite and a chance to learn more.
it would remain unclear what soft argument at last shifted nazli's mind, but senmut and tavina succeeded in their aim. they helped her to pack what sundries she wished to bring.
tavina wept only when mera came to their gates, flanked by fifteen others; mera looked at the young nazli and smiled. "only lady doctors here, love. you'll mend right up."
a kiss to each cheek; write to me, tavina asked. senmut prayed over the bowed lavender head and pressed a restored necklace into one paw, a brighter reflection of the first.
the caravan moved off quietly, nazli supported by the others.
and tavina's tears were pearlescent as moonrise came.
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