Lion Head Mesa ivory & steel

"i will be leaving today, my sweet," khusobek said dryly, in the manner of a man pulling on his lighter clothing. he turned, half silhouetted, and looked upon her with a mingling of desire and interest.

he had allied with eset; he had taken now two servants of the queen into his embrace. a captain of the guard worked outside the walls; the captain within worked for his own aims.

"when you join us," for the crocodile had decided she would, "i will tell you to which prince you should turn your charms." a piece upon a senet board of darker stone. "you will want pharaoh of akashingo to favour you when he comes to power."

and through her, khusobek too would be rewarded.