Creamy rivulets streamed down her golden brown skin as Nanu emerged from her milk bath with a little gasp, raven black hair clinging to her form. Truly revitalised she took to the steps and walked into the awaiting wall of linen held by one of her servants, offering a quiet word of thanks as she wrapped her now sweetly scented curves up to dry off. Pure and unashamed of her form given to her by the gods she let the towel fall to the floor and pool at her feet as servants came to wrap her in fine white linens, hugging her firm curves nicely. Golden cobra bangles were placed on her upper arms as her hair was brushed and smoothed with beads and a golden head dress was placed atop her crown, making her look like the true princess she was. Golden jewel encrusted cuffs were slipped over her delicate wrists whilst kohl, grepond and gold was applied to her eyes, readying herself for the afternoon ahead, as donning armor for a battle.<br/><br/>It was the Queen's birthday banquet after all. Her step-mother.<br/><br/>"Sahib alsumui almalakii , 'amira Nanu," a servant addressed her with a bow, kneeling before her. "A message for you."<br/><br/>"Stand up child, I do not take kindly to having servants bowing and scraping like dogs in my presence," Nanu told her, tucking a finger beneath the girls chin, guiding her to stand tall and look her in the eyes. With a warm smile Nanu held the girls own nervous gaze. "There, all the better to hear your message." It was clear the girl was new, as among the servants it was known Nanu did not care for the slave labor status and formalities of the servants when in her private presence. Though such formalities and boundaries had to be adhered to in the presence of the Pharaoh and his Queen lest they get a brutal beating.<br/><br/>When she became the next Pharaoh however, things would change. Whether for better or worse would have to be seen to.<br/><br/>"Th-The preparations are nearly complete." The girl was clearly sweating, unsure if this was a test as she kept glancing at the floor. "A-And I am to let yo know that you are-"<br/><br/>"Late," came a deep voice from the doorway. Ramses stood before her, arms crossed, dripping in gold and white linen just as herself, though he wore nothing atop his head of short wavy dark brown hair. His green eyes fiery in his frustration.<br/><br/>"Rami, Rami, a princess is never late everyone else is simply early," she smirked as two dogs burst through her doors, nearly knocking Ramses over and startling the servants in her room. Bending down Nanu greeted her hounds Nut and Ra with affection, giving them a good scratch behind the ear.<br/><br/>"That only works in your favour if it is a banquet in your name, our step-mother is getting restless, and has already thrown food at two servants. If you do not attend immediately, I am sure she is going to start whipping someone with more than just her tongue. And do not call me Rami."<br/><br/>Nanu brought her hounds to heel at her feet with the flick of a hand, a heavy sigh leaving her painted lips. "Come brother mine, let us go face this beast with a forked tongue," she murmured, making her brother shake his head in amusement. "I shall tell her you said that shall I..." which earnt him a slap to the arm, before linking his arm with her own as they made their way to the banquet hall.<br/><br/>Four guards kept two paces in front and behind as they walked, something she was so used to she barely noticed them anymore, except for a certain royal guard she was always looking out for. Unfortunately, she had not seen him in a while, but sought to remedy that today. "Princess Nanu!" A servant called as they walked down the loomingly beautiful limestone halls, intricate hieroglyphics decorating the walls with historic stories. They had just turned a corner when Nanu stopped to face the servant calling to her. "Go in without me, I will be but a moment," she told her brother, to which he nodded and entered a large door to the side of the hall where her mother's celebration was being held. The festivities had already begun, the scent of spices and wine wafting through, glimpsing fire eaters who stood in the background as mild entertainment before the door closed behind him.<br/><br/>"What is it?"<br/><br/>"Preparations are complete."<br/><br/>"Good," she said, going to turn.<br/><br/>"Would you like them brought to the hall now?" The servant asked.<br/><br/>"I-" she looked up behind the servant, to spy the Captain of the royal guard. And her closest friend. "Odi," she called in warm greeting, throwing a surreptitious knife his direction. It was something they often did to keep each other sharp on their skills whenever they saw one another, didn't matter when or what weapon. The servant stepped to the side, bowing to Odion whilst waiting for the Princess' answer, the sound of festivities going on behind her only reminding her of the time. "I was hoping to find you attending the festivities." Realizing he was working. "You must join me later, share a drink or two. I am not taking no for an answer. You deserve a break. Your men can handle things without you for an hour or two." Looking him over she said, "why such a serious look?"<br/><br/>"Y-Your highness..." the servant gently reminded.<br/><br/>"Ah yes bring them over and wait for my signal - Apologies, gift preparations," she told Odion, watching the servant scurry off. "Anyway do tell, what is the matter?"<br/><br/>"Nanu!" Ramses hissed, slipping through the door to grab her by the elbow, "come, you do not have time for idle talk." Ramses spied Odion, giving him a smile and brotherly nod. "Nanu, now." He tugged at her elbow.<br/><br/>"Sorry Odi, but I expect to see you later," she told him as Ramses pulled her through the door into the banquet hall.