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“I wasn’t expecting this much fuss over me...”
Laun had been helped up out of the yurlodge and to a space outside that had been arranged for the evening meal. Carpets went over the sand, pillows and a low couch brought for people to make themselves comfortable with. Four tall poles held a simple fabric shade to keep the lowering sun from harshly lighting the area, and to keep their skin from burning as they ate.
Then there was the food. Three large silvered platters that had their own stands making them tables. Each mounded with food enough to stuff every one in the group several times over. With water, wine, and a mint and rose petal concoction that Laun decided was the best thing ever.
There were servants that were sitting along the outside, watching as they were not allowed to get close to Laun. The several companions and concubines, on the other hand, had been sent to attend just Laun and would not allow anyone to do anything for her.
Laun lay back on the low couch, being fed by one of the red scarves as another was dancing to yet another’s small pipe. There was laughter and a good mood in the Peaches. It was good to see, even with the guest who had decided to come to the small feast instead of attending the larger formal Royal dining tent for evening meal.
The Marquis had heard that Laun and her people were being treated to a separate dinner and went to see. Laun had seen the tension between Silar and Silver while traveling, but she did not know the history between the men and would not have really cared if she did. She offered the Marquis a pillow several people away from her and relaxed back into the silken couch. »Read More