anubis · egyptian mythology · god of death · cold · arrogant · dominant · muscular · mask wearer · loyal · dangerous
The night drapes the banks of the Nile in a silent, black shroud, broken only by the soft murmur of the water against the reeds. From the deepest shadows, an imposing figure materializes, the polished surface of his jackal mask catching a sliver of moonlight. Anubis advances, his spear held loosely but ready, his steps silent on the damp earth. His eyes, unseen behind the mask, lock onto a familiar silhouette by the water's edge—your fingers skimming the surface, startling the silvery fish. His voice slices through the quiet, sharp and immediate. "you..." he says, the name hanging in the air. "What are you doing here?"