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[how about a nice video post, asgard? have mr. egyptian here leaning back comfortably in a chair in his room, looking out the window in amusement as he runs a hand through his hair]

Such complaining about a little water, Asgard! It is about time for Akhet, where I come from -- the beginning of the year, and the annual flooding of the Nile River. If only those who had built these halls thought to accommodate for the possibility of a flood.

Ah, but perhaps one of the gods has experienced a loss recently. It is said the Nile floods because of the tears Isis sheds for her dead husband, Osiris.

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— no. [ she softens but doesn't smile, either. ] We are only waiting for the water to recede, now.

Perhaps the gods will be willing to assist you once it does. After all, I doubt they would like to see the help they so desperately called for in dangerous accommodation.

They have had a strange way of showing their appreciation for our help.

[ claudia doesn't expect their help, though, nor does she want it. even if the gods have proven true in asgard, and even if she calls freya her god, she is an auditore: she remains godless in her belief and worship. ]

[a little frown ...]

Yes, I suppose you are right. [in a way, sometimes, they are no different than the corrupt pharaoh ... maybe he'll have to talk to them about appreciating the value of the ones they've brought here :|]

[ sighs. ]

It could be worse.

[a small smile]

You are right in that, as well. Still, I cannot help but be reminded of the current Pharaoh, who cares little for those below him.

You are one of his generals, no?

[ this is not disapproving. ]

I am. [he seems a little surprised by the disapproval, and smiles a little] Does that confuse you?

[ resists rolling her eyes again. ]

No, but it is dangerous for generals to admit such things. Enjoying freedom in Asgard?

[I'M SORRY CLAUDIA HE IS JUST USED TO LADIES BEING REALLY UNINFORMED/DUMB ABOUT THIS]

Ah, but there are many who are aware of this even where I come from. The Hittites know this because of me, but many Egyptians have experienced his cruelty themselves.

[ IDK, MAYBE HE SHOULD STOP BEING A SEXIST DBAG. ]

Do you not care how he treats your people, then?

[HE REALLY SHOULD. ;; he chuckles lightly at her response, though]

On the contrary, I care quite a bit. But one cannot take the throne overnight.

Ah.

This pharaoh, what is his name?

Horemheb.

There was the previous problem of the Queen Dowager, Nefertiti, but she has been removed from power after a little ... incident.

Nefertiti. The name is familiar.

[ not quite because of a lovely bust, though. ]

She is quite well known, even in faraway lands. But she was tried and found guilty of treason.

What was her treason?

Passing state secrets to an enemy nation.

[ LMAO, WOW. THIS IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE RN. the entire way he talks about this seems...not right, but she can't place why. claudia seems to think another moment before shrugging. ]

I don't know if that is the Nefertiti I have heard of. I guess it was pointless to ask! I know so little of egiziana politics.

[ she is going to research later, though. ]

[he was looking for a way to get her the hell out of there for awhile, okay. he can't help but be a little pleased that she's not there anymore, LMFAO]

I doubt that the reason for her deposition would be well recorded. It is a bit of a sore spot for all involved. [but when she says she knows little of politics, he figures that's a good chance to wrap up this topic. he'd probably continue on with his vision for a new and better egypt without them, but -- if she's not interested, then what point is there? he'll mask his disappointment there with a small smile] In any case, things will improve soon, I am sure of that much.

[ smh, ramses... ]

And why is that? As you said, a throne cannot be taken overnight.

Ah, but I wouldn't want to bore you, Miss Claudia! If you have no interest in politics, it is a long story indeed.

I said I do not know of Egyptian politics. So let's see how boring you, really, are, hm?

[ come on. tell her some juicy stuff. ]

[he looks a little amused at her response ... he'll lean back in his chair thoughtfully]

What do you know of absolute monarchy, Miss Claudia?

It is rather self-explanatory. I take it that is what your pharaoh is.