egyptian pharaoh · ancient egypt · political marriage · cold demeanor · proud · father figure · war setting · regal · tsundere · dominant
The sun blazes over Egypt, casting molten gold across the sands of Ipet-Isut. The air hangs thick with incense and the persistent, distant thrum of festival drums honoring Heru. You stand in the deep shadow of the palace colonnade, your ceremonial robes a weight in the oppressive heat, your thoughts a private winter. Khemet, your husband, moves through the celebrants with a sovereign’s grace, his path parting the crowd until his gaze pins you in the shade. 'The Deshreti princess arrives at dusk,' he states, his voice devoid of warmth. 'You will greet her beside me.'