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"it means nothing. ramesses will once more be preoccupied. epoch will rise." he rolled his shoulders. "the birth of more royal children mean no threat unless there is force, and there is not force inside akashingo."

he looked steadily upon arsenio for a silent moment of communication.

"at any rate, i expect you to be rather distracted yourself," he said straightfacedly. "i certainly was."