Two Eyes Cenote ninety-first

Only from the periphery had the hebsut witnessed her friend’s evolution into fatherhood. She provided relief and aid to mother whenever needed, but otherwise had given the pair as much privacy as possible in these early days of parenthood. So when the prince sought her alone it was with a surprised dip of her own crown that he was greeted, and a lingering thought that time spent apart had changed them both in vast ways.

A dark repentance breaks over her face with the mention of the fellahin’s name.

“It is complicated, Erpa-ha. I do not wish to worry you, particularly during this time. I also wish not to lie to you, Senmut.” She fixes her eyes steadily over the father’s wearied face.