Lion Head Mesa house of cards

beneath the celebration, beneath the lifting of grief, there was somberness for ramesses. he had not even begun to consider with whom he might warm the long-cold bed in his chambers.
he was by himself and thoughtful when maegi stumbled before him. he saw at once she was not well, and descended his throne. "what agony are you in now?" ramesses asked good-naturedly, moving to help her up if she would allow it.