Lion Head Mesa Two Auguries

"remember the others are here to assist you, and perhaps even to listen," senmut murmured. a good collection of servants would be at the word of eset, as well as bayek and gucci to advise.

"verily," and his mouth was in a soft, small curve of pleasure. "will you assist me with anointing my eyes? wood ash, upon the corners and the lower lid helps to cut the glare of the sun. see that you and your queen are similarly veiled before you leave the palace. the desert is unforgiving."

but perhaps already she knew this.

senmut stepped away from the altar, prepared to lead eset to his rooms and the fine pile of powder waiting to be wetted and applied, on a low surface before a shaft of upward light.