Semreh hurled a recliner across the hall. His blue eyes glinted with madness as he let out a cry of rage. The hall was in ruins. The white pillars were cracked and some of them were crumbling. The horizontal beams were threatening to meet the ground. The marble floor was dangerously close to caving in.

Semreh wiped a drop of sweat that trickled down his head. He scoffed. He didn't usually sweat.

"It will not help, nephew."

A man entered. He had a decent length beard and was wearing a chiton. His green eyes glinted with power. He smiled at Semreh.

"Uncle," Semreh did not look very welcoming.

"Nodei is fine," he waved it off. Nodei observed the ruins interestedly and snapped his fingers. A recliner appeared. He made himself comfortable while Semreh just stared.

"A very good recliner," he decided. "I should buy more from that place,"

Nodei looked up and looked surprised to see Semreh standing. "I could tell you the shop's name, if you like, the most buttery and softest leather. Human skin, actually,"

"What do you want, Nodei?"

"I have a solution," Nodei announced, a cunning look appearing on his face.

Semreh started to pay attention, his heart filling with hope.

"I know a school which your father loathes but also fears. If you send your daughter to that school, it might just help," Semreh considered the option.

"Forever?" 

Nodei luxuriously stretched. "I am not sure about that. I could offer her my protection...for a price."

Silence. Semreh thought about the power Nodei wielded. He thought about everything and how it could help.

"Anything," Semreh whispered hoarsely. His daughter...she deserved the world. Not punishment. Not this. 

Nodei slowly smiled.

madi speaks !

ahhh first tasteee!! not a fan of this but lets see where this goes!