I clambered over the rocks and to the ridge I liked to sit on while I watched the world pass me by. It was early in the day still, and the rocks were pleasantly warm from the heat of the sun. I laid down and put my head on my paws, letting my eyes fall closed as I basked. There was no doubt in my mind that Thoth would be back today, and I wanted to make the most of the time I had without him bothering me. The crunch of stones alerted me to his arrival. It had taken him less time than I"d expected for him to find me. Maybe I should have hidden myself better, but if I was honest, I wanted this over sooner rather than later. Most of the gods Ra sent barely lasted a couple of days before they gave up. There was no reason for me to suppose he was going to be any different. At some point, Ra

