Reflection of the Sand

Reflection of the Sand: Part 1

In-universe date: Era Nova, June--July, Year 2

Real-world date: 18 August 2026

Author: Osiris

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My gaze turned upwards, throat tight, as whispers filled my mind.

He is not like them.

I gazed around this place. I had overseen the construction of these past few months.

A stranger in this place.

As I looked towards the horizon, towards Kheta-Kedet, I frowned.

A foreign look about his face.

I forced myself to look away after a few minutes. I needed to be calm... I needed-

His falling tears like waves break on the shores.

My fingers moved to wipe them away. I knew what I needed, and I knew it wasn't coming.

Home was but a distant memory. This new home? This new nation, I had to be content... right?

My hands shook as I tugged on my cloak, nightmares tugging at my mind.

And with his head bowed low.

I took a heavy breath, overwhelmed, as I sunk to my knees.

Kneeling in regret.

I closed my eyes, letting those tears come. I needed to feel it... I needed to still feel human.

Though very bitterly he wept.

My mouth opened, as I began singing in a soft hum, the songs of my homeland.

He sang out in an unfamiliar tone.

A melody we had not known.

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