Snarling Jaguar returned her obeisance as though her equal. “I"d like to express my gratitude, Lady Matriarch Water, for sparing my life and preserving the peace between our Empires.”
She smiled demurely. “The Lord Emperor Jaguar flatters this humble servant of the Lord Emperor Arrow.”
“I don"t dispense idle flattery, Lady. So you"ve personally strengthened your Matriarchy, eh?”
“Yes, Lord Emperor Jaguar, the Infinite has blessed me with a daughter. May all jaguar cubs snarl as ferociously as their father.”
“May all the water tributaries be as effervescent as their Matriarch, the Lady Water.” Wouldn"t you like this one for your concubine, eh? the Emperor told himself, chuckling mightily within. He liked her age and personality, but her fox-like beauty, her regal carriage, and her wealt
