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Roses of Villarosa: A Garden of Lilies
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"My office." She leads the way. 

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And once there, Berenike will share the intelligence she recovered.

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She takes notes, and then goes over what Berenike found with her - what patterns she saw - what can be concluded or suggested...

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Berenike's pretty good at general patterns, though the effects of some of the subtler realities of local politics escape her.

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She goes over those with her, at least as much as she can in one session - they have enough time for that, at least.

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Then... to bed, after?

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To celebrate Berenike's success.

And to Berenike in Seshen's arms through the night. 

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They both are. 

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She's so, so on board with this being the rest of her life.

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It's rather amazing how much Seshen agrees.

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She's at her mistress's disposal again tomorrow, for more tests or training or whatever else is desired of her, until the hour of the dinner approaches.

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Tests in the morning, then training on court manners (and an explanation of how Adallindis does or doesn't follow them around friends - mostly 'doesn't') and on things that will please Adallindis, and on some of the political context that might come up...

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Adallindis sounds, uh... easy to manipulate.

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Giggle. 

"She is. It's part of the concern about her suitability as Pharoah."

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"You can pick up the slack, though."

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"Very thoroughly."

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"And I'll be right behind you."

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"Or else at my feet."

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"Whichever position is more suitable."

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"At my feet, when we're around Adallindis."

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"Yes, mistress."

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In due time, their guest arrives, galloping in much faster than necessary on a beautiful bay horse.

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She meets her at the door.

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