Redhawk Caldera u r b a n i

Ani knew the terms “religion” and “gods,” though they were no different to her than the stuff of any other fairy tale. Speaking of which, she forgot to ask any questions about what made it all so complicated when Lilitu said a much more magical word: “princess”!

Oh, the young lady breathed, her eyes going rather comically wide.

A thousand questions wanted to spring off the tip of her tongue, yet she realized what Lilitu had said and her brow furrowed. She didn’t understand much about romance, though there was a shadow that passed over Lilitu’s face ever so briefly. Ani sensed sadness in these thwarted plans.

But you’re still a princess! Right? Ani pressed. Princess Lilitu, she added reverently, smiling and curtsying.