Lion Head Mesa Tiger lily

"i know, neith," and a lump gathered in his throat. it was sweet to hear these words; for some reason khaemwaset found himself deeply moved by what his gilt sister had said without guile to him. "i do not understand all father does. but do know that i love you too."

already his heart perceived that there were old secrets in this natural world of their own, things he did not know, things he must know. and khaemwaset further sensed that between mother, father, sister, brother, a world of power existed which was not able to be touched by any else.

"and i will protect you also. and den will protect satakh," he breathed out; an oracle; a pronouncement. "we are what we have." he did not know why he said that. it sounded nonsense to him, and the prince splashed again the surface of the water to hide his great unease.

he wanted laughter, games, diversion.