An ongoing slice-of-life styled series of Zep's life.

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As grand as any empire can be, Khemet like every other kingdom cannot survive on its own instead relying vastly on trading and mutual cooperation among its neighbours. Aside from his duties to his Master, he has on occasions been sent on diplomatic missions to deliver missives or to make arrangements for the reception of Khemet’s diplomats.

Of course not every visit has to be about work, from the many trips he made has led to many friendships over the years. This time round, he’s headed out to the Western Desert.

Master, I would like to take the day off if there are no other duties you need of me today.

The Anubian asked of the Lioness seated behind her ornate wooden desk reading through her morning report while sipping tea. Kyrie glanced up for a second, replying but one word

Sure.

Catching the jackal by surprise

Oh… just, sure? No questions?.

Kyrie set her cup down and lowered her papers, looking up at Zephyrius and smiling at him

Yes, I know your friend arrived in Siwa to attend a meeting and you want to head out there to say hi, correct?

Zephyrius stood there stumped that she would know his intentions

Well, yes. But how…

Did I know? Tsk tsk, I have eyes and ears too hun. I know all important movements within and around Khemet. Now shoo shoo, Master has work to do.

She lazily waved the jackal away before burying herself in the many scrolls. Zephyrius bowed before turning round to head out the door and proceeded out of the palace grounds towards the Wayshrine complex. From the complex, it was as easy as dialing the right hieroglyphic inscriptions to align the gate to its destination and power it via the hekka crystals hovering over top. The large crystals shimmer to life thrumming with energy before a beam of energy shot down at the circular platform creating a white beam of light.

Okay, all set.

Zephyrius walked into the beam and vanished with a flash, from his perspective there wasn’t so much as a blink of an eye before reappearing in the Wayshrine at Siwa. A small city located on the eastern front of the Empire nearing the edge of Khemet’s borders its position serves not only to protect the eastern flanks of Khemet but also to trade with foreign kingdoms.

Been awhile since I came all the way out here, good to see that lots of things are still more or less the same

Heading down the central plaza led Zephyrius to the Siwa Magistrate house where he was greeted by two guards as he stepped into the building. Looking around piqued the interest of a young lady who approached him

Excuse me Sir, can I help you?

Oh, I’m here to meet a friend

Ah you must be Zephyrius, your friend is in the meeting right now and said that he’ll meet you at the “spot”.

How’d he… never mind, uh, thanks

Zephyrius smiled, turned and made his way out of the magistrate’s office. The sights and smells of street food evoke feelings of nostalgia for the jackal as he headed towards the edge of the city.

Ahhh~ the beauty of the oasis never seems to wear out.

Walking to the edge, Zephyrius began to undress before sitting on the sand and dipping his feet into the cool refreshing waters soaking away the dulls and aches of his trip here. Zephyrius sat sheltered by the tall palm trees as he looked towards the horizon, it didn’t take long before he heard the sound of footsteps shuffling in the sand. Turning his head towards the sound brought a smile upon his lips.

Hey Alx, been awhile yea?

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