By dinnertime we’ll have you more stunning than you’ve ever been before,” Crystali said as she bustled around the room, unpacking their things.Kazia watched from behind the bathing screen, letting her head rest against the lip of the tub. “Aren’t you tired?” Kazia asked.“A little. But I love a challenge.” Crystali paused, tipping her head to the side, plotting in her head.“Oh, now making me presentable is a challenge?” Kazia smirked and thought about throwing the soap at her maid. Knowing her luck, Crystali would catch it and use it to scrub her mouth out, so she resisted.“You get a short rest, but then we must get you ready. The whole city is waiting anxiously for sight of you.”There was a knock at her door. Kazia squealed and dove under the bubbles. Crystali sent her an exasperated look as she went to the door. “Now isn’t a good time, Captain.” At the mention of his name, or at least his title, Kazia’s pulse sped up. She mentally cursed at herself and considered washing her own mouth out with soap — since it wasn’t possible to wash her brain.“Is she asleep?”
