Lion Head Mesa Eien ni Tomodachi

for a long moment, the queen's room was silent. and then ramesses spoke, bequeathing the heir a name worthy.

from qiao's lips came a silent protection spell in the tongue of the old world. but it was not for siptah -- it was for the daughters. men needed no blessings in this world, for they owned it.

a feast would be planned. qiao knew already what she would bring as supplication.

she eyed the company warily. the shadowed tavina, the queen -- shapes and faces she could not quite make out.

qiao remained silent, awaiting ramesses' departure so she might begin.