Lion Head Mesa uraeus

in the time that akhtar had been away, ramesses had not eaten. he had not called for company or visited his queen. he had not bathed. the man had trailed the throne room in prayer and supplication, and when the priest entered he turned with a sharp intake of breath.
a new jodai, blessed by Horus.
"that is enough for me," ramesses murmured. he stood taller before the hem.
"the jewel of akashingo is bringing a woman here for the prince to marry. when she arrives, i will call upon you again to choose an auspicious date for the wedding."
he breathed out. "go. rest. eat. belen is by the wellspring. she waits to cleanse you after your worship."