Lion Head Mesa Well, the good guys don't always get the glory

He did not care much for her response. In her tone, he could see clearly that his words affected her in some negative way. This made Khaba question many things, but it would not change the meaning of his speech.

From your title as crown prince, yes it is your duty more than I. But as fellow soldier and guardian, we are the same. We care for Akashingo and it's safety; along with that of the people. In your fathers eyes, you are a mere diplomat and pawn. He wishes to see you on the throne in his own way, not in yours. Anyone would be a fool not to see it. For Makono, it was likely something she had known for too long. The jodai was only recently experiencing these things.

Later, when you are pharaoh... When, not if. He knew this to be true, for he would not have it any other way. ... the people will see your crowned for your own accomplishments. You have traveled, you have trained... and here you stand, prepared to defend your home. I have said these words not to offend you, but to push you to do everything in your power to be recognized by your own will, not the pharaoh's. They will respect you because you earned it, not because he demanded it.

So much talk to start off something so simple as a patrol. But these were words she needed to hear now, lest she never. Even if she already knew these truths, he would tell them again.