Golden Glade kinpaku

pharaoh laughed. "we never touched one another." she had not remained empress for long thereafter, though he had seen no evidence of deposement. where she had gone still intrigued and harried ramesses, though he kept this tucked to his own self. 
"i suppose i lost respect when she ... put aside her crown. i do not entertain fellahin."
he thought of the priestess, knowing his words to be lofty and untrue.
"but those who choose to serve," and here he put the heft of his lapis stare upon satsu, "interest me. and if it cannot be overcome, i would rather it be in my service. i do not know what it is to be a servant, but i understand how to treat them."