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"Wepwawet is worshipped in upper aswan, the furthest part of my father's kingdom. so far off, it is a place of war. many skirmishes were won in aswan. but many gave their lives. men and women there lead a harsh existence, and children are no exception. a family with too many mouths to feed will give their very young sons into the priesthood. if a boy can learn a trade, he will survive."
"senmut is an alteration of the name senenmut, chief royal architect to a pharaoh whose name has been stripped from memory. it meant his parents intended him for more. that is why he is here."
"now you know, my queen. and now you see why he does not speak of these things, least of all with one who will be divine."
ramesses was silent.