Two Eyes Cenote [b] sooner or later

perhaps it was unbecoming for Pharaoh to be present in the birthing halls, but her fellahin were to be provided the greatest care and she wished to oversee such. with Toula was the small, crude stone she likened to be a sculpture of Taurt, the Goddess of childbirth,
let Inji be safe! keep her and her cubs well! protect her! 
Toula's voice was hoarse by the time Inji had finished, and only when she knew that five lived—Inji among them—did the Pharaoh open her eyes. she swept toward the door, but determined to grant the new mother space and time with her family—though she whispers to the woman, you have blessed these halls with new life, and brought Taurt to us. I cannot wait to meet the firstborns of Muat-Riya, when you are ready to present them. rest until then, my friend—and recover. you are important, as is your health, and now she turns to the crocodile, who she knew would protect her, see to it, will you, Mazoi? congratulations, her voice is fond, and the final word is spoken to both before she departs. 
she goes to collect baubles for the newborns, a smile on her lips—thinking without envy of her own time, which felt so faraway then!