Shy Deer Steppes Well I’m sorry I thought what I said was true, I was wrong

Shoko did not deny him, not outright.

The auburn wolf grinned and nodded his head in understanding. The sienna male would need to meet the Pharaoh. There would be no way that the queen’s guard would be permitted to bring outsiders into Akashingo, not without proper vetting. It was likely that Ramesses would be particularly watchful if it was known that Shoko was brought in on Arsenio’s suggestion.

The man wished to know what games the Greek played.

The mercenary shrugged his broad shoulders and chuckled warmly. When his eyes fixed on Shoko, they were alight with wariness. Arsenio felt that he and Shoko shared things, had lived similar lives, and he wanted to be sure that he could trust the hunter.

Ah, games are for boys. Men must be swift to adjust, ready to take what they want at any moment, the auburn wolf answered in his rough voice. I am waiting for my moment. Another smile swept across his features. Arsenio waved his tail to the other man. 

Come, let us take you to Pharaoh.