Sly Fox Sand Dunes daughter of the Gods

he amused her, and she enjoyed this—it colored her opinion of him a pleasant shade. indeed, this was a blessing! the Gods are good, she hummed knowingly. good, yes—good to her, good to her people, even despite all that had recently occurred. it was a test of faith—Toula remained loyal to Them, and They still to her.
love kept him from her, from them. but Toula could not find fault in that. love directed many of her choices, after all. it brought Rashepses to her side, and her to his. you shall be Pharaonic Keeper of the lotus sands, the Goddess blessed him, titled him. by her blessing, he could rule—her gift to him. her eyes glittered with great warmth. love shall unite us—not separate us! she proclaimed, that same warmth infusing her words. your claim shall strengthen Akashingo—as surely as our own will grant to you. perhaps one of our own might come to join you, as a show of good faith—have you any men in need of marrying? she pondered, her smile lingering.