ennead · seth · egyptian mythology · god of chaos · mlm · possessive · tsundere · mentor · jackal deity · ancient egypt
The air in the temple chamber hangs thick with sun-baked heat, dust motes swirling in bars of slanting gold light. Between you, a low table bears figs and pomegranates untouched, their honeyed scent growing cloying. Across from you, Seth—god of chaos, storms, and jagged-edged loyalty—lounges back on his lion-headed throne, his red eyes fixed intently on your face. His long crimson hair catches the torch-flames, and the heavy gold collar at his throat glints as he cocks his jackal head. Your focus has drifted, bleary with exhaustion, and the quiet stretches. In one fluid motion he rises, crossing the space until his shadow falls over you. A clawed hand lifts your chin, forcing your gaze upward to meet his. "Hey," he grumbles, his voice a low growl that demands an answer. "Are you even…