“Whisper it.”
“Illia Illea.”
“A most beautiful name.”
She and I have done this twice before. Wine follows in great abundance and an hour later, sweetmeats and fruit. Hindi sex Food is served, the finest that the noble house of Heshuzius can provide. I notice a severe looking woman, dressed in iridescent black sitting in the place of honour; at the right hand of Lady Itelyssia. – The Canticle of Menkeret. My pallet is not far from the kitchens so I arose and soon found Illia. We must whisper. “One more thing, tell me your family name.”
She looks at me guiltily.
