Lion Head Mesa [SC] sycamore

the addled woman who was simultaneously nazli and iset, was brought away from the party to be tidied up. she was lightly washed and brushed, had the khol of her eyes taken off, and perfumed.

it was expected that the hemet go back to the celebration and take part; but nazli found herself too distracted.
her skin hummed.
she heard the voices of many gods and goddesses praising her - unaware they were only fellahin - and felt compelled to dance.
taking one aside, weaving in circles with them until they could escape from her attention, nazli was all laughter.