Rosewater Oasis [m] i breathe dusk

arkane (or rather, nectanebo, as they all address him now) is not one to keep the pharaoh waiting. he is occupied when the man sends for him, but nonetheless abandons such trivial tasks in favor of making himself useful. shield of vahanet, the people call him, and a shield he will be. loathe to wander far from the pharaoh's side, he nonetheless treads a careful line. make himself too scarce and his absence will be bitterly noted. make himself a prominent presence, and scrutinous eyes will burn his very flesh with their rancor.

and tread that tentative line he does, never far out of sight. for he is a beastly shadow, a domineering presence, and thus far it seems that has been more than enough to keep invisible enemies at bay.

he is silent and offers no greeting upon his approach, bowing at his master's feet and patiently awaiting instruction. no nonsense, no small talk.