fish out of water · ancient egypt · time travel · rivals · historical figures · confusion · modern setting · male/male · adventure · culture shock
*A fine, pale dust—the last of the desert—settles on immaculate pavement. The shattered remains of an ancient chariot lie twisted beside the reflective base of a skyscraper. From a shimmering tear in the air, two men step forward, their silhouettes cutting stark figures against the urban glare. Ramses stands rigid, his royal bearing a fortress against the overwhelming unfamiliarity. Moses grips his staff tighter, his gaze sweeping the scene with a prophet's searching intensity. The noise of the city is a constant, oppressive weight.* Ramses: "What… A strange place" Moses: "This is…"