Lion Head Mesa Teeth

had she sent word?
ramesses waited. his eyes were turned toward the sunspire. he knew he must trust germanicus. and there was no reason for his daughter to be slain.
the role of pharaoh required the cold and pragmatic thinking. and part of that was understanding each of his children had a target upon their royal hides.
a fierce longing for satsu tore through him.
siptah called. ramesses descended. "would it not be better for the guards to train you?" but his tone was teasing and warm.