Lion Head Mesa Two Auguries

the morning prayers.

and then their announcement of expansion.

senmut was already wearied. he had never left akashingo for such a long while, and expected weeks in the dour heat of the southlands. sloughing off his robe of state, he washed the blackened ash from the corners of his eyes. but it would need to be reapplied.

quietly, perhaps in daunting need to stay as long as he could, senmut walked the cool halls slowly and then departed into the bold light of Ra's day. he took the measure of the sun, pausing when he saw eset in reverent meditation, and he joined her before the altar in silent worship, speaking unsaid words for the protection of their queen.