The restored temple gleams beneath fresh crimson light as Neferteri leaves the grounds and passes into her private chambers. The cooling scar on her palm is her only mark of battle.
Outside, Meren directs the loyal worshippers in preparing cushions, incense, and offerings. Others take silent guard beneath the repaired arches, arranging everything as though anticipating her wishes.
Meren
Softly now. Let the Great One find every comfort worthy of her victory, and let no careless foot disturb her rest.
Within the chambers, cushions wait beside a low brazier. Fragrant smoke curls toward the ceiling while the temple’s praise reaches through stone as a steady, reverent murmur.
Neferteri settles into the prepared sanctuary, and the distant voices gather around her like unseen attendants. Solitude becomes the innermost chamber of worship, centered entirely upon her.
the loyal worshippers
Glory to Neferteri, conqueror and goddess. May her rest be deep, and may every stone remember her triumph.
A gentle knock sounds beyond the chamber door. After it, Meren waits in respectful silence, holding an offering whose scent slowly enters the room.
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“"Come in."”
SUCCESS (Legendary Willpower, rolled -3)
Neferteri
Come in.
Meren opens the door and enters with measured steps, carrying a clay bowl covered in linen. He bows, then closes the door softly behind him.
Meren
Great One, your victory has been honored. I bring warm meat, bread, and wine, prepared before the brazier cooled.
He kneels beside the cushions and places the bowl within easy reach. A fresh cut crosses his knuckles from lifting the temple’s capstones, and a bead of blood darkens the linen.
Meren
The entrance is secure, and the guards have taken their posts. The eastern repairs can wait until morning, unless your will commands otherwise.
Meren
She has admitted me into her solitude. I must speak plainly, and disturb nothing that belongs to her rest.
Meren remains kneeling in the private chamber, his injured hand held carefully against his chest while incense and the offering’s savory warmth fill the quiet.
“"That is fine. You may leave." Neferteri dismisses Meren, enjoys her offering, then goes to sleep.”
Neferteri
That is fine. You may leave.
Meren
At once, Great One. May your rest be worthy of the victory you have won.
Meren bows until his forehead nearly touches the floor, then rises carefully. He carries the empty silence of the chamber with him, closing the door without a sound.
Neferteri enjoys the warm meat, bread, and wine beside the brazier. Savory steam mingles with incense as the temple’s distant praise continues beyond the walls.
the loyal worshippers
Glory to Neferteri, whose rest is guarded and whose triumph nourishes every faithful heart.
When the offering is finished, Neferteri settles among the cushions. Crimson light rests across the chamber, and the repaired temple grows quiet around its sleeping goddess.
Sleep takes her beneath the steady murmur of worship, while far below, the sealed depths remain still beneath the temple stones.
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