little time to spare

Upon his welcoming into Akashingo, the newly named mazoi wasted no time tending to his duties.

Setting out when dawn first rose, he trekked through the sandy territory, intent on knowing every inch. But he wouldn't get through it all today, for he had other plans.

The names of his fellow mazoi had been remembered, just as he'd been ordered. He'd hoped that he wouldn't be the only out at this hour and that he might meet one of those faces.

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A little fellahin tells him there is newblood on the roads.

The kingsguard does not miss the opportunity.

A stride cuts through the sand. The lion is eager to see this new recruit that washed at the kingdom's borders. That same fellahin chased him to shake the sand out his ears, for the man was far more intrigued to meet another than be pampered by morning routine. His posts are checked during the trip.
Indeed, it is a new face. 

"Good morning, soldier!" The giant's legs come to a slow, and a half-smile quirks his maw. "Mayhaps you are in need of a partner this dawn?"

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Just as he'd hoped, one comes to find him.

“I wouldn't mind the company. Just getting to know the lay of the land.” Or he was. But the trip could be extended. Especially if it means getting to know just who exactly he would be working with around here.

“I am Tahrosek. And you are?”

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"Why, that is a fine name for our fleets!" 
​​And though they are friendly, Mesen-ka will not delay forging a sentry out of this curious mazoi. Making a brotherhood with the desert was a start for Tahrosek.

"I am Mesen-ka, mazoi and Kingsguard to our Pharaoh's husband. My duty is ​​​​​as a shield to his holiness and to our people." He and Khusobek, they worked a glorious pair of knights to the throne and gods. "We will see face often!"

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Mesen-ka. Yes, he knew the name.

“You are the one semer-wati spoke of, then. To train me in the ways of the mazoi. Though, I highly doubt it much different then the way of my people.” Or those that once were.

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He reminds him vaguely of little Shepses! He decides he doesn't mind it! "Know this, Tahrosek—there is no place for doubt or arrogance in service. Should your doubts be tested, you will throw them in favor of new order. We are under change as our Pharaoh makes way to bringing us closer to our gods, and as we pave name in new lands! She is a young goddess, but ascending."

They have been subjected to many red baths from the loose teeth of those envious of their taken throne. Those who walked by sin and sin alone and placed target upon their civilians, their children. Safiya still aches him.

Always a war to fight.

"But if you are familiar with soldierwork, that is good! I suspect you will not be difficult as my children!" He has a headache hearing their rowdy screams now..in a good way..maybe..

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No place for doubt or arrogance.

Yes, he knows this. And yet this one would implicate he does not?

Teeth grinding, he huffs out a slightly annoyed breath. “Yes, this I'm well aware of. This is not my first time around in this line of work. My family has been in it for generations, rising to the ranks of kingsguards and captains. While I appreciate the tip, you need not tell me such obvious things.”

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