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

Nebet watched as both the Pharoah and Satiah left. Ah...this was just going [i]so[/i] well. Why did she agree to do this again? She'd much rather be embalming someone or reading from the scriptures. It was becoming increasingly clear that the only people that were qualified for this position was Qar, herself, and dare she say even Aperel. He might be a bit on the...[i]rude[/i] side of things to put lightly, but at least he had experience. Satiah? Not at all. She was just making things worse, and Zamonth had no business being here however much the Pharoah liked him. He was a foreigner, and there was no way the Pharaohs detractors weren't going to have a field day with it and use it as propaganda against him.

She really could use a drink right now.

Something strong. Really strong. Like, the 'my life is over, please kill me' strong.

Qar and Satiah did have a hint of truth in their words though. She didn't want him to be a puppet more than anyone - but if he didn't appease those influential ones of the court then he would [i]very[/i] likely have himself set up as a target for manipulation or worse before his rule could even begin. She was fairly certain there were those here already scheming and scurrying about in the shadows trying to find a way to usurp the Pharaohs' legitimacy. That said, Qar's rather...rude speech to Aperel didn't exactly go over well with the priestess. She quite agreed with a number of things he suggested - but a little youthful energy was necessary to make the populace believe in the legitimacy of Amen's words. Nebet sighed heavily as she watched Qar leave to find the pharaoh, briefly considering using Zamonth as a punching bag. He looked like a big guy, he could handle a few punches. It was simply an idle thought though, and one that was only amusing to think of, and she'd have continued to think about it had Aperel not spoken up.

Considering it was just her and the old guy now, it was up to them to write the speech she supposed, though she doubted Aperel's honesty in his words even if she agreed with them. Or at least, he thought much to highly of himself.

[color=0054a6]"I agree, Aperel, at least somewhat."[/color] She replied, ignoring Zamonths presence completely. [color=0054a6]"The nobility is the greatest threat to the young Pharaoh's rule currently. The general populace will believe his words and accept him as long as the speech does not sound fabricated, as though he is merely a puppet for us or the nobles as Satiah and Qar suggest. I am not saying it needs to be full of ideals and wishful thinking - that will only sound hollow and fabricated and have the opposite effect - but it does need a certain...youthful perspective on it, but at the same time remaining firm and carry weight that makes everyone understand that he is the rightful Pharoah and is not to be questioned."[/color] It was perhaps, a bit of a contradicting request. Firm, but carry a youthful perspective on it while placating the concerns of the nobility and offering hope to the general public. It was easy to talk about certainly, but actually putting it into words...that was more difficult. It'd be much easier if the others were here, but they had decided their responsibilities apparently didn't matter. Next time she saw them, she was going to make sure they didn't do it again.

[color=0054a6]"The nobility though...are likely already scheming. It is likely why we have so little time to even consider preparing this speech. Five hours is hardly enough time, and I am quite certain someone kept this from us on purpose. The others are not exactly making it easy either, but I digress. The nobility are the ones closest to the Pharoah and pose the greatest threat. They need to see that the Pharoah is not to be questioned, or they will face consequences. The nobles are always terrified of losing what they have."[/color]

Honestly, it would simply be easier to appeal to the public or the nobles. Appealing to the nobles would very likely secure Amen some powerful allies, at the risk of shunning the public. Embracing the public though, could also be beneficial if he could get them on his side.

Ah, this was frustrating...

[color=0054a6]"We do need to be careful, however Aperel."[/color] She continued. [color=0054a6]"While the speech does need to carry a bit of weight, it can not come off as overly so. Power can often be called tyrannical and could easily be used as propaganda by the Young Pharoahs' detractors to easily spread lies among the populace, and quickly lead to disaster."[/color]

They weren't getting anywhere at this point, were they? How would she even begin writing such a thing? She didn't want to leave it up to Aperel at all, honestly, but...

[color=0054a6]"I must confess I am no wordsmith, however. I would not even know where to begin writing such a speech. I know my law, scriptures, and how to advise someone perhaps, but I fear anything I write would come off as...too forceful in nature, and the general populace and nobles would likely not take well to it."[/color] Probably a bit of an odd statement coming from her, but she did have a tendency to put things rather...forcefully when acting in such a capacity as this. After all, any conflicts or things needed to be said ended with swiftness and veracity. A stark contrast to her usual method of compromise perhaps, but one should never hesitate to do what they must even if you come off as a bit rude or blunt.

Honestly though, would they even be needed? If the speech even got completed, would the Pharoah even try to read or memorize it? She half expected him to simply toss it aside from how his attitude had been thus far...ah, no, he wouldn't would he? Even he had to have at least a basic respect for how things were done on such a level.

Impossible.