"It is why there is poverty in all worlds I've come to learn about." People were also good on focusing on the easier things in life rather than the harder ones.

Her babies began to move in her belly and Zahra braced a hand over it. Suddenly she felt a pang of hunger - it was still incredible to her to feel suddenly hungry without little warning.

"I'm being summoned to the kitchen, it seems." She smiled wryly. "When I'm a little less with child, I would love to have a round with you and your staff."