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Once in the pharaoh's presence had been enough for Sayf. But clearly Belen had not had the same realization; it did not give him the best impression of her. He supposed that was why she needed training when the rest of them had not; they had all gladly served the pharaoh. 

He smiled at her question. He likes to be worshiped, he told her. And he deserves it, Sayf added, his expression filling with adoration. He likes to be pleased, the fellahin continued, raising an eyebrow. 

Have you ever pleased anyone before? he asked. If not, then she would need to learn in order to properly serve the pharaoh.