Lion Head Mesa cupido

germanicus had not thought that satsu and ramesses shared the same kin. and yet it was important to hear this uttered aloud.

the queen remembered the words of her people and spoke of their ways. she remained connected to whatever she had left behind. "i wander because i have known what it is to be in constant battle. i am forever restless. to pledge is to lie."

his paintyellow eyes watched the royal woman settle comfortably before him, as unselfconsciously as if the ranger had not been before her at all. her worry was for crowfeather. "i have learned not to question him. for near three months he has pledged to me. no matter what i have said, he does not waver."

"but i worry for him also." a pause. "this world is unkind to those who are not hardened."