[h3][color=0054a6][center]~Nebet~[/center][/color][/h3]

As the situation momentarily calmed, Nebet listened intently to Amen. Her assumption seemed to have been correct. Naive and young, though being called reasonable made her feel slightly at ease. At least he wasn't anything like that...Zamonth person. Of course, he then went on to insult Satiah and made her want to place a hand on her head in frustration, but that would be ill fitting behavior for a priestess. For the moment, all Nebet could think she and Qar were the only possibly competent people in the room. Aperel was far too reactionary, forceful in his views. Satiah was...well, obviously was much like Zamonth and even the Pharoah seemed to focus a bit too much on some petty statement.

Well, this was her life now. Trying to keep all these people from trying to kill each other and make sure nothing bad happened. The chances were looking slim, but perhaps that was just the pessimism talking. Thanks, Head Priest. She almost wanted to strut right back up there and slap him with the blunt end of the fan axe. It'd certainly make her feel a lot better. 

More seriously though as Amen continued to speak, she lost a bit of faith in him. Certainly she could understand someone disliking 'chains' or imprisonment, but they existed for a reason and he'd have to quickly learn what they were for or he'd find his rule ending quite swiftly. Besides, it was quite hypocritical to tell one not to threaten one with chains and then threaten the exact same thing to the person. You could not have it both ways. If the Pharoah was the only one capable of doing such things, then he would eventually be called a tyrant. The law was the law, and it applied to everyone equally.

But that was also another discussion for another time. It likely would never become an issue and before the situation could escalate, the group was led to a private study where they were told what their duties for the next five hours would be. A speech. In [i]five[/i] hours? If Nebet had to hazard a guess, someone was trying to purposefully make this difficult so the young pharaoh and his Viziers would flounder and fail. Not entirely unlikely, either, but without solid proof such an idea would be mere paranoia. As Qar began to speak, Nebet took a seat not far from the Pharoah and listened intently to the other Vizier's ideas.

He had some good ideas, to be sure. Writing something completely fabricated and false would raise many red flags for the populace. However, at the same time a speech needed a certain...forcefulness to it. The populace needed to be reassured of Amenhotep's right to rule, as well as be assured that he wouldn't be a weak nor overly forceful ruler.

[color=0054a6]"Vizier Qar speaks wisely I believe, Pharoah Amen."[/color] Simply call him Amen? Absurd. That was foolish just as much as calling her as 'Nebet'. The title existed for a reason, and as such should be used. At most she'd do the same as Iaret and refer to him as Pharoah Amen. [color=0054a6]"Any dramatic proposals should be avoided until we are certain it would not create conflict within the court, or until we are certain any opponents can be reasonably dealt with. Proposing such things at the beginning of your rule would certainly have disastrous consequences without support from both the court and the populace."[/color] She gave a nod to Qar as she spoke. [color=0054a6]"Yet, simply focusing on the needs of the populace in the speech would make a number of people...uncomfortable. The speech should appeal to both the populace, while assuaging any concerns of the political officials. Assure them that their positions and standing will not be threatened. If it as any people threatened by change, it is those already with power. Though, you must be careful to not simply placate them with whatever they want - otherwise they would take advantage of such things."[/color] Pausing for a moment to think, she continued. She had honestly mostly been thinking aloud, but it was always good to voice ones thoughts on a subject if one was unsure of something.

[color=0054a6]"The speech should be firm to show that Pharoah Amen is not to be questioned, but also positive in tone and carrying a slight amount of energy. Vizier Qar has spoken well of the general populace and I concur with him on the matter of bandits and possible,"[/color] Nebet visibly hesitated for only a second before continuing. [color=0054a6]"Grave robbers. However, at the same time the speech should tell those of the court they will not be threatened by the power shift. Simply assuring them that the Pharoah will not make any drastic changes as already mentioned."[/color]

And that was of course, her complete thoughts on the matter. With nothing left to say, she let the other Viziers say their piece or let the Pharoah speak his mind. She hadn't added much that Qar hadn't already said, but he had left out the members of the Court - that would be who the bit about any drastic changes taking place would need to be targeted at the most.