Lion Head Mesa 新月 new moon

It was time. The children were grown now in to their legs, with @Siptah being the most adventurous, and Satsu could no longer fight with his spirit. She told @Sayf of her plans first, to test the waters, and soon enough the rest of the fellahin were made aware of the plan.

The queen sat her children down together, with Makono and @Ashikaga flanking their brother on either side, and the watchful servants at the door. She looked upon them with a smile that didn't quite penetrate her gaze; there was warmth within her that struggled to be displayed.

My beloved, it is time to meet your father. Come - follow me, but stay close. A pointed look was spared for Siptah. Remember, you are royalty. This place is your palace and these people live to serve you, but they do not owe you their respect. You must present to them your best selves.

Perhaps they would be too young to understand. Satsu had been given a similar explanation for her own unveiling; this was no different. From daimyo's daughter to Pharaoh's brood the rules persisted.

She waited for the children to take heed of her words, then turned and began the parade through the hall. Along either side were loyal guardians, attentive fellahin, all the way to the place where @Ramesses waited by the throne. Satsu ushered the children inside his royal quarters and kissed each of them on the crown of their head as they passed - then, following behind them, brought the trio before their father.

A warmth flooded Satsu when she laid eyes upon the man, far greater a feeling than what was spared for the children.