Elizabeth Marguerite De Galles

Extraordinary Forgiveness

Princess Tia of Egypt was born into a proud family of Grand Pharaohs. Their status was mighty across the desert sands of the East. They garnered trust through their strength, courage, and a slight drop of fear. Princess Tia was aware of this even in her crib. During her first birthday, still suckling at her mother's breast, Tia saw with open eyes the joy that her father beamed when he boasted of the size of the crowds in the village, and how they grew in numbers as he promised just a hint of gold in exchange for a life of sweat. He would sweeten the deal with promises of succulent lambkin at the planetary feasts, offering just enough so that the juices would flow in their palettes. The Pharaoh would later rejoice about the broad spectrum of support from the local villagers, proud of his decorum and strength as the root of their love for him. Princess Tia could see he was lying to himself.