Lion Head Mesa (ap) clay

tamar moved closer beneath the eyes of the mazoi.

"that man is from a place called brecheliant. he came here with a woman." tamar's brow furrowed. she swept her eyes around for the raven.

"he got very drunk and insulted the queen. the pharaoh had him thrown out. but now he has come back."

dread prickled her hackles. tamar looked up at the tall tradesman. "pharaoh will want you there — with them. for whatever he will say." 

but she did not wish sakai to walk to that place.