Sunset
"I knew I'd find you here."
From her view, he almost looked like a vagabond. Sitting on the ledge and staring out at the desert sky was the pleasure of a wanderer not an emperor. Yet, there he was; the mighty Champion Osiris, emperor of Morroc and destroyer of evil, sitting on a ledge and looking at the sunset. There were no imperial guards around. Anything that Osiris couldn't defeat with his fists would easily destroy any squad of guards. Besides, Osiris enjoyed the feeling of peace. He was so aware of his surroundings that even the presence of unwanted guards disturbed him.
"And you know why I'm here."
Isis shrugged her shoulders. Osiris smiled; a genuine smile that few people saw from him, and extended an arm towards her. Smiling back, the high priestess put it around her and sat next to him. The reddish-orange light made her scarlet dress look crimson. She looked questioningly at Osiris.
"The sun rises and sets everyday, Osiris, yet you never let a day pass without watching the sunset."
The champion pulled his wife closer; letting his hand gently caress her dark hair. It was a rare gesture of tenderness from him. Most moroccans would stand in awe as they watched those hardened fists that have crushed the skulls of countless demons move so gently now.
"You answered your question if you were asking one. It's because the sun sets everyday which is why I watch it."
Isis leaned against her husband's shoulder and looked at the fading sunlight. Without guards or subjects around, she could be Osiris' wife without being empress. It was why she loved finding him here.
"Do you feel bothered when I check on you here?"
The champion laughed gently.
"Why should I?"
He cupped her chin gently and stared at her eyes.
"When someone so much more beautiful comes by?"
