Lion Head Mesa [m] clan of the cave bear

ramesses had no knowledge of khaba nor qiao, for he had been ruminating upon nazli's state.
he had not seen his queen in a long while, and now she had all but faded from his addled mind. now the lilac girl took her place in his contemplation.
would akashingo have its heirs after all? he thought how mighty a blow it would be, makono replaced by a son she had not expected.
the thought gave him much delight; he emerged from his chambers to eat and be washed.
on a selfish whim, ramesses went to the apartments of diantha, not bothering to announce himself as his lapis eyes found her with curiosity.