I had not really noticed when the sky grew dark.
The place always seemed bright when I focused on her.
She did stop singing from time to time.
Regaining my devotion and strength when sh
e restarted the cadence song.
I got a drink of water from her and she lead to a large canvas tent.
Bringing me to rest on her thigh, she brushed some sand off my face and hands.
She talked not looking anywhere in particular. "Not the most auspicious arrival. It would was been more blessed to have us get here in the brightness. But it is not darkest either, that means it is not an omen against us."
She explained that we had arrived at her home. I should sleep now.
In the morning purifying cleansings would start our day.
We might not actually get to see the emperor for a while. He was engaged in a multiday meditation.
She relaxed her position of watching over me and over the area: "You sleep now. The travelling was more taxing for you than I hoped. Here, you will not need to labor so.
The next steps will be a burden too.. just in a different way."