Banquet

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Author: * Akhenhotep Horemheb - 0 Posts on this thread out of 75 Posts sitewide. Date: Aug 10, 2003 - 12:59 Akhenhotep called for the entertainment as the meal came to an end. They had dancers and fire theatrics a plenty. The musicians picked up the pace a bit and turned up the volume. He noticed that Imase had already left as well as the Prince. He wasn't worried, Imase was never alone. There were always men loyal to Pharaoh following the Hittite wherever he went. He stood up and addressed his guests. "I would first like to thank our guests for coming. It's always a pleasure hosting a reception for wonderful people. I would also like to add that you are all welcome to stay as long as you like. Tomorrow, we have a tour planned of our great city followed by yet another feast fit for the Gods. The next day, we have games planned. A sort of tournament I guess. So, for the time being, please enjoy yourselves. My servants are here to tend to your every need." Pharaoh sat down again and the music restarted without missing a beat. The belly dancers were exceptionally seductive tonight. Arousing thoughts flooded his mind and immediately he thought of Lotus, the lady with the magic hands. Where was she this evening? She was of course invited. Akhen had made sure to have all the Hittites present. Keep your friends close and your enemies.... He leaned over to Sethos, who was always standing nearby. "Go find Lotus and bring her to me. Imase had offered her to me as a gift, we shall soon see if it's a gift worth keeping!" Sethos ran off in the shadows of the evening. Uadjet, the Vizier of Old Kingdom, sat next to him as she did always. For some reason she wasn't her usual fun self. She seemed somewhat preoccupied with something and asked to be excused early. Adonis however, always in the shadows rarely ever seen unless he chose to, made his presence known. After a few fine honey beers, he was the life of the party. Singing and dancing, jumping around like a fool. Akhen had never seen him this way. The festivities started to wind down and still no Lotus...or Sethos for that matter. Then it hit him, the Hittite plot against him had something to do with Lotus. Imase had given her to him as a gift therefore she now belongs to Pharaoh. Perhaps offering her as a gift to Senenmut would speed up their plans. It would reason enough to attack the Hittite Kingdom. For now however, there will be no talk of war or invasion. It's a time for celebration and Memphis will show our guests a great time.