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muat-riya's crocodile was not fully healed, but he did not ignore the order from pharaoh. servants were mustered, an escort gathered for the godblooded woman, and he strode at the rear of their entourage, eyes sharp for their enemy.
as pharaoh rested, khusobek tried to move without a limp, teeth clenched in concentration. he put a bow about their camp and ordered that a light repast be brought for pharaoh.
and in her presence, he tasted it himself. "i was captain of the guard to your aunt, Divine One. a chambermaid ready to muster," he jested dryly of himself, standing back to maintain stalwart guard while pharaoh enjoyed the richness of her kingdom even here.