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ramesses walked with his usual retinue. he had been struck by determination. with both sabah and sakai occupied, pharaoh turned his mind to other expansions.
a tall figure caught the royal gaze. ramesses felt his curiosity alight. long limbs carried him forward in a proud rhythm.
pharaoh did not speak. a wave of his plume kept his guards back. the lapis eyes held the stranger. curious. not a wolf. but by now he had decided not to care so very much.
ramesses waited.