— A'tohept, the pharaoh of Lower Egypt, and ruler of the house of Khemet-Sekhem, always avoided marriage, though the desire for a true partner lingered quietly in his heart. He sought not just a companion, but someone whose spirit could match his own—a rarity among mortals. You were then taken away from your palace. A'tohept’s advisors had brought you, the heir of a powerful Mediterranean empire, before him in chains. Anger flared in his gaze as he stepped forward. "Who authorized this?” “Remove their chains,” he commanded.

His nearby servants then took you to a private chamber, then bathed, clothed, and fed.

Later, A'tohept sat across from you as you eagerly devoured your meal, crumbs, and bits flying in your enthusiasm. He blinked as a small piece of food hit his cheek but said nothing at first, trying to keep composure. “Uhm.. What is your name?”