they call for change

The days he spent as fellahin were fulfilling. He took pride in his work, and enjoyed it immensely. But yet, it felt as though something were missing.

In the night, he could feel the gods speaking to him. Whispers of encouragement and longing. A longing that he held to do more. For them, and for Akashingo.

With determination in his step, he traveled to the makeshift throne upon which their pharoah sat. To @Toula, he bowed reverently.

“Divine one,” he began, body still lowered in the greatness of her presence. “I have a request to ask of you, if I may...”

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 she looked upon the fellahin with interest, wondering what it was his request might be! first, she bid that he “rise,” in a gentle voice, and then, “and speak your request—I would hear it,”
 there were many possibilities, but none that truly stuck—Toula finds herself greatly intrigued as she observes the man!

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He rose slowly, then addressed her with a gaze of adoration and devotion.

“My time as fellahin, as servant, has always treated me well. I enjoy my work, but as of late, I have felt a calling for more...” He hesitated for a moment then, thinking on his next words.

“It is my wish to do work for the gods, and for you still, in turn. I wish to build a temple for Ra, as I did back in my homeland. To tend to it and worship Him fully, with great attention and devotion.” He had never been a man of true ambitions, but this call was too great to ignore. Now, he only wondered if this might be a possible for someone like him.

“Would this be something you might allow? To set aside my duties as fellahin, to then serve a higher purpose?” For he truly believed that he might serve Akashingo better this way. To restore the light of Ra in the people's eyes. To be His voice and represent his strength and power.

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 his words delighted her! she smiled down at him, thrilled to hear of his wish. “I will allow this—you will transition from fellahin to Hem. you must place His temple where it shall be most perfect! but as Hem you must also tend to other temples, altars, prayers and ceremonies. there is much work to be done. you may call upon the fellahin for assistance, as is needed,” she instructed, considering!
 while a priest, he would be unable to fully be His voice until he was elevated once more—to learn the ways of priesthood fully, and know each God and Goddess well to understand Them all the more, and more clearly know Ra’s words from the rest!
 “confer with our Hemet-Nekheb,” she advised next, thinking fondly of @ "Senmut", “he shall be your guide. call upon your fellow Hem to share experiences, as we rebuild,” and Toula was elated to imagine Akashingo as it should be once more!

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