War in Tethyr
“He placed the dome back on the rotunda of a miniature building in his model city. He turned from the table to face Zaranda. His face was long and heavily handsome, shaven clean and just beginning to show the marks of weathering, age, and care, particularly in the lines around the mouth and the intense brown eyes. His square-cut hair was dark brown, heavily salted with gray. The simple severity of a gold-trimmed green tabard of rich fabric worn over brown blouse and golden hose minimized the vis...ible effects of prolonged inactivity on a once-athletic frame. "I am honored to make your acquaintance."He took Zaranda's hand, bowed over it, and pressed it to his lips. From below and around them in the vast half-completed Palace of Governance came the woodpecker and cicada sounds of artisans at work. The air in the chamber was still, warm, and charged."Your lordship's gallantry is impeccable, but I fear it outstrips your memory," Zaranda said. "We've met before."He straightened and showed her a grin that stripped years from his countenance.MoreLess
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