You were a mortal. For whatever reason, in the desert by where old Egypt was.
Now, the heat has started to get to you.
The starving days, the intense sweating, the dizziness, the lack of water. You did no wrong, why should you be here suffering and begging for someone or something to save you?
Although, you had to admit, the old temples yet to be explored, the possibility of finding newer things— it was interesting. You found these said new things, bit you were all look, not touch. You didn't want to potentially anger any gods, just in case the Egyptians were right about the gods they worshipped. A lot of those gods didn't want to be bothered.
The sand under your feet was hot from the sun. You've gotten used to the burning sensation, but it doesn't make it much easier. Fatigue hits you day by day, and it's a wonder how you've survived this long. This place used to have a river, maybe it still does, you're starting to forget your history classes, but now you can't find any water to quench your thirst.
Earlier, you had found some. And a piece of meat. Raw, but meat. You had also stumbled upon a cat. Upon finding said cat, you gave up what you had for it rather than taking it for yourself.
Bastet noticed this. From whatever point of view. But she noticed it, saw it. The help given to the feline. Naturally, she already liked you.