As Sekmeht appraoched the slave quarters she recognised the slave girl from earlier. She smiled to herself. This was good. She turned her head and studied the guard. He was a little paler then the average egyptian and she saw the expression on his face as he watched the slave girl. It wasn't one of contempt or hatred as many of the guards had towards the slaves. She thought that maybe he could be trusted.
Sekmeht walked up to him quickly.
"You are known as Seth, yes?" she enquired.

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Karasu managed to complete all her duties for that night. She was extremely proud of herself. She had not failed her pharaoh and had completed all the tasks that had been gifted to her.
She smiled as she settled down in the slave barricks closest to the palace. There were not as many slaves here as in the outer houses as only trusted slaves were given places here. Karasu felt honoured to be given something so precious.
She did not talk to any of the other slaves as she entered and merely headed for her own small sleeping area. She lay down, closed her eyes and fell asleep almost immediately.