Sakina
As I headed to the dungeons, Fibi intercepted me.
“Are you going to see Masi, General?” she asked.
I nodded.
“I will accompany you,” she declared.
“And I will be grateful for it,” I replied.
We touched our fists to our chests and walked down together.
Only the royal family and Conin knew that she was down here, along with Fibi and Evet. They had taken it in turns to bring her food and a bucket and sponge to bathe. I had not yet visited her, unable to look her in the eye. I was grateful to have Fibi with me. Torches were lit along the way as I approached her cell.
She looked up at me, bleary eyed. She was in a sorry state, but I found it hard to pity her.
“Sakina!” she gasped.
“You have lost your right to call her that,” Fibi snapped. “It’s General to you.”
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