Lion Head Mesa well, i know what you want from me

"inform pharaoh and consort that the four precious jewels in my care are unscathed. inquire as to if the red palace should strike for muat-riya," senmut said evenly, though he did not elaborate.

if abydos was indeed a blooded man, he would comprehend this message without explanation, and guard it besides.

"your bravery will be rewarded," the erpa-ha decided, standing with deceptive placidity before a man who might yet represent a threat.