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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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[ 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.

In most ways, yes. Unlike other nations, who may have a council in place to check the king, the Pharaoh's decisions are an ultimatum.

However, the Queen Dowager, Nefertiti -- though her husband is several pharaohs past, now -- remained a large influence. You could say she was the true monarch, really ... The Pharaoh is nothing in comparison to her.

She and I did not get along, as you might imagine -- and so she invented a convenient excuse to have me taken in for questioning, and had me tied to a wall in the hot sun, without food or water, for several days. [he'll let a finger trace across the scar across his chest lightly -- a wound from that time, when Nefertiti had whipped him] The Pharaoh asked to have me released many times, but she did not have to obey.

[he'll let his hand drop to the armrest of his chair, now]

That is why it is important that she is out of power. Without her, the throne is something I can take and keep without her interference and disruption. After all, I nearly died at her hand -- do you think she would really allow me to become Pharaoh?

[ did he detect her discomfort? ]

Is he fond of you, or is her cruelty worse than his?

He depends on me. If I were not around, there would be no victories on the battlefield for him to take credit for. [a chuckle]

[ nearly snorts. ]

So he is as stupid as he is cruel, is it.

That is the gist of it. [a little grin; glad it seems to have amused her] But now perhaps you see what I mean when I say it will be far easier now that Nefertiti has been removed from power.

[ she inclines her head, slightly, and raises a hand: a yield. ]

Most of your work has been done.

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