Thoth remained within the shelter of the redbud forest even as the blossoms fell and the dark green heart shaped leaves took their place. He was thankful for the change, despite being a desert dweller he did appreciate the shade. Especially with the intense heat of the summer. He was getting to know the forest well, and he started to establish himself here. Already a garden was beginning to form, though he hadn’t gotten as much done on that front before spring was over. He had a real den, a long time ago the mountain the forest bordered had lost some of its mass to the ground below. These huge fragmented boulders fell to create a small cave system.

Inside Thoth had created his own small palace. There was an entrance to the caves below which though not large enough to enter through was big enough to act as a vent. The cool air below the earth seeped into the artificial cave, keeping it cool. Especially in the back rooms, which would become the perfect place for Thoth to keep his herb store. It was still small, but he had no doubt it would grow. Especially as they recruited more Ithuriel's under Nephthys rule.

Long golden gilded legs carried him through the forest, he was out now looking to increase the small stores he had. He’d thought he had seen wintergreen the other day, and now he more actively sought it out now that he was prepared to collect it. He had a thin rabbit skin to wrap the potent plant, he hoped he might even be able to collect a sample for the garden. With his dual toned gaze searching for his chosen quarry Thoth continued quietly through the thin trunked trees.

Seshet wasn't sure there was anything that could really be considered a paradise but the new things she was experiencing definetly helped her to feel that this continent was the closest thing to a paradise. At first there had been the relief of being in the desert again had overwhelmed her, she'd been unsure she'd ever feel at home once she'd left her home continent but the sea of sand had helped to set her at ease. Then she'd been forced to skirt more fertile lands, trees bigger than any she'd ever seen, not gnarled or withered from the heat of the desert sun. But the trees had stunk of many wolves, borders of some claimed territory she guessed, so she'd been forced to gape at them from afar. So when she'd found another forest, the smells of others but not as strong or established as the previous forest. The trees here weren't as big as the one she'd passed but was fascinating to the woman nonetheless. Seshet padded gracefully and quietly through the forest, feeling the way the dappled shade cooled her skin, listening to the gentle rustling of the leaves in the wind. Her mind-expanding as she simply existed in a new place. A scent wafted towards her and Seshet stopped, casting her gaze about. Catching a glint of gold in the sunlight. Another wolf was walking through the trees and Seshet's eyes widened in surprise. She only caught glimpses of him through the trees but what she saw set her stomach a-flutter. Something about him seemed... divine. But the woman dared not speak, almost afraid that if she broke the silence of the day he'd dissipate like a spirit. "Talk" & Think

The green of the foliage reflected off Thoth’s pelt as his slender form slipped through the redbud trees. A glint of gold flashed as the sun caressed his divine form, his relaxed posture obvious. His ears leaned contentedly, and long thin tail wagged subtly at his heels. The heat was heavy, and his long tongue shifted at his teeth as he panted away his excess warmth. Despite the weather the mortal god still sought out his chosen herbs, and his dual toned gaze was trained for the sight of them.

He barely perked as the sound of paws in the forest reached him, he thought it likely one of his half siblings. There were a few other wolves that frequented the nook, but they never bothered him. His long stride brought him deeper into the forest, and as he passed by the now unusual sight of pink caught him. At first he thought one of the trees remained in bloom, what he found instead was a desert rose.

Thoth’s mortal body was young, he was only just beginning to appreciate the company of a she wolf. His little experience in this realm was obvious as he found himself frozen before her. His golden painted left leg lifted as he forgot to take his planned step. Gold and silver eyes traveled down her form like one might appreciate a priceless painting. Her vibrant stripes captured the Ithuriel boys eye as he looked over her obvious desert origins.

Words stuck in his throat and manners went out the door as he found himself agape.

It seemed she had seen him, mismatched silver and gold turning to face her. He stopped and Seshet felt her breath hitch; he couldn't be morta... she'd never felt more convicted about anything in her life. The girl blinked slowly, allowing her gaze to move slowly over his form, noting the slender shape of his face and limbs, the large ears that told her he was from the desert just as she was. Wether from the desert here or elsewhere she could not say. She could feel his gaze on her and she stood a little taller, almost pleased with his attention. Finally it seemed one of them would have to break the tension. Slowly, ever so slowly, Seshet took a step towards him. A single tentative step, her gaze never leaving his form. "Talk" & Think

The pair of them stood frozen for a long moment, each one transfixed with the other. Like two deer meeting in the forest, long legs and an almost spirit like quality. One wrong move and the other might disappear. Thoth didn’t miss how she pulled her head up and basked under his gaze. She had more resolve than he did, and was the first to break the spell. Her delicate paws weaving carefully as she approached timidly. His precious metal gaze locked with her pale blue sapphire eyes.

He blinked as she took a step forward, and he found himself unable to resist the urge to do the same. With an elegant grace Thoth’s divine limbs pulled him closer, two steps to her one. The mortal god continued to struggle with his words as his eyes strayed from hers and again lingered on her thin frame.

”Who are you?” He whispered unceremoniously, half impressed he could say anything at all. Again his paws drew him forward, the feeling that he needed to be beside her grew stronger. It was different to the feeling he had with Nephthys or his half siblings. The emotion, the… intuition.. was deeper and much more obvious in this mortal state.

Seshet knew who she was, what her duty was. Her parent's had never shied away from telling her what her role would be if the gods ever walked the earth in her life time. She also knew what her job was if they never did, she couldn't just let the gods and their legends die with her so she'd always also known she'd need to find a suitable mate. She was too young to understand the primal way a body could crave another but she was no stranger to attraction. She had spent the last few months before she left on her journey pinning after an acolyte, a pretty little thing in training to be a priestess. So she knew what attraction felt like, but this? Well, this was different, stronger. It seemed the male also felt the draw, moving closer to her now as well. Seshet rocked one on her toes, feeling like she wanted to keep closing the distance between them. Instead, she stayed, watching him and thinking over his question. Normally a name would suffice for an answer to his questions, but it seemed inadequate or as if that wasn't quite what he was asking. When Seshet finally found her voice she spoke softly but with confidence in her answer. "I am but a humble servant, dedicated to the gods." She wanted to ask him who he was in return but it felt wrong. "Talk" & Think

She was quiet, beautiful, and a complete mystery as Thoth couldn’t tear his gaze away from her. His youth was his excuse for being so inept, he could barely function as he felt himself fall under a spell. He couldn't call the experience painful or uncomfortable at all though. Even if given a chance Thoth would have jumped in full heartedly. She seemed to pause, unable to bring herself closer to him like she was waiting for permission. They remained quiet for a long few moments, Thoth’s brilliant gaze still lingering on her perfect pelt. ”I am but a humble servant, dedicated to the gods." He hadn’t known what he was expecting, but her answer seemed to click into place perfectly.

He found his confidence again and his divinity shone through as he adjusted himself. Ears perked perfectly as he lifted his head with grace. He lifted his frozen form and allowed himself to finish closing the distance between them. If she allowed it he’d come nose to nose with her, only barely managing to resist pushing his chest against hers.

”What name was bestowed upon you?” He whispered, sure she might disappear if he spoke too loud. ”I stand before you in this mortal body, Thoth Anhk Ithuriel, Lord of Knowldge.” Such was his position in the heavens, so as his place here in the mortal realm. While his loyalty no longer lingered in Ra’s possession he still followed the Pharoah Nephthys. Though many questions lingered within, and he still had much to remember before he would feel fully divine once more.

There had to be a reason that they seemed to drawn to each other, facinated as they were with each other. Her words tripped something in him and the male closed the distance and Seshet felt her breath catch in her throat his nose so close to her own, she breathed in his scent, allowing it flood through her. Her body tingled at the strange spice of his smell, intoxicating to the desert rose. He whispered to her, his soft voice making her feel on the edge of her toes, not wanting to miss a single word of his. She felt a shiver run up her spine as he gave her a name her understanding coming a moment after his had. It wasn't as if the names of the gods weren't common where she was from but something about the tug she felt towards him told her it was more than that. "Seshet..." She whispered so softly she suspected he couldn't hear her, the knowledge of the connection their names alone gave her already running rampant through her head. "Seshet Heba Bitar." She finally said. "انا خادمك." She said softly, dropping into her familiar birth tongue. "Talk" & Think

Seshet his alter aspect the feminine to his masculine. Thoth froze again, trying to hide his surprise at her answer. He resisted the urge to look to the heavens, this meeting had been preordained. By who he didn’t know, himself before he had been cast below? Thoth might never know. However he couldn’t deny that he needed her at his side. That she belonged to him as much as with him. They were the same being torn in two and deposited into these mortal bodies.

He recognised the tongue she slipped into as she too realized that she belonged with him. Thoth no longer held himself back as he attempted to press his chest against hers. Almost like a jolt of electricity shot through him Thoth knew. This was the goddess of knowledge, while he was the teacher she was the keeper of knowledge.

”Seshet,” he found himself whispering as his dual toned eyes looked into her bright orbs. ”You are much more than a servant.”

Seshet held her breath, feeling as if the whole world was holding one too, waiting for the man before her, who she now so clearly saw as divine a god in mortal flesh took in her name and quietly mulled it over. Thoth pushed into her and Seshet nearly stepped away but managed to stand her ground, suddenly breathing in his scent and her whole body felt alive with electricty. Her nerves live wires. "What do you mean?" She asked, her voice barely above as whisper and brilliant blues wide in wonder and deference. She'd been raised to believe her duty was to the gods when they were found, to provide them pleasure if they wished it but she was a mortal sent to serve only... what was it that Thoth... a man she knew was her lord now, meant. "Talk" & Think

Build your own pyramids write your own hieroglyphs Seshet, as she named herself, stood her ground as he stood close. Her rose and his ivory fur mingled as the pair froze. The universe aligned for those few moments as he gazed deeply into the bottomless pools of her eyes. ”What do you mean?” How could she not understand? Thoth’s explanation only lead to her not being of Ithuriel blood. Ra taught him that he was a god in the flesh, his mother and grandmother taught him who Thoth was in the heavens and who he was supposed to be. Seshet was present in many of these lessons, and until this moment he hadn’t realized how much he had missed the other half of his being. ”You are my other half.” He explained simply, unable to tear his eyes from her. How else did he explain to her the perfect peace he felt while he touched her? ”The goddess Seshet, we are one.” Thoth’s expression was soft as he looked at her for the first time, but it felt like he’d known her his whole life. Speech