Lion Head Mesa palm

makono proclaimed things as satsu had done. from one so youthful came a plan of great detail, of great intrigue. he almost felt as though she were ready to know his plans for her future. but not yet. perhaps after her tour to mereo.
"i am your lord pharaoh," he said gently, but his eyes were not turned toward her. "i give you leave to go to mereo for a month's time. this is excluding the six days of travel. you will find a way to send me word midway through your visit. you go as a princess of akashingo, not a spy."
"not yet, my lotus. if this is your wish then you will study with the noble maegi. but on this journey you must be seen as a diplomat. after all, if you become queen, then you may hold them in your hand one day."