Troketh had finished his business for the day but remained sitting on his throne. He appreciated those quiet moments of reflection. He would often sit in the stillness and plan for the future. Sitting comfortably, staring at the high ornate ceiling of his tower's main hall. He dreamt of a world that was better. He thought of a world where people were free of the Gods and they were free of their endless responsibilities. The thought was interrupted by a rustle. A dark figure landed before him without a sound. It was as if they had willed themselves into existence in the hall. The woman was simultaneously the most beautiful and terrifying being Keth knew.
"Mother." He greeted casually, attempting to seem unsurprised.
"Troketh. Sorry for starling you." She said with a warm smile that did not extend to her eyes. She was evidently amused that she did startle him.
"What do I owe this visit to? I hear my dear brother sees you only in dreams."
She gave him a look with a raised eyebrow. He was being cheeky and he knew it.
"I am simply here with some friendly information. But if you don't want it…" She said as she turned and dismissed the thought with a wave of her hand.
"Please, Mother. I do enjoy our visits. I was only curious." He replied flatly.
The Mother Goddess walked in a wide circle through the hall, admiring the construction.
"I taught you well Keth. Your building skills far exceeds that of the others."
"Thank you, Mother. I take that as the highest compliment." He said still flat.
Kakai turned toward him. She seemed to think a while then, coyly said: "I made a new daughter you know."
"Have you? A pity. I liked being one of ten. It's a nice round number and it means less names to remember. May I ask what brought on this decision?" Keth asked. Now clearly interested.
"Let's say that I saw something in her. She will make a good soldier. Once she has learned how to control her power."
Keth looked at the dark woman uncertain of what to do with this new information.
"Would you like me to take her in?" He asked. Not sure why he was being told at all.
"No my dear child. She has been found by your brother. I imagine he is keeping her under wraps for now."
Troketh was proud of his ability to know what the other islands were up to. For him, something like this was an annoyance.
"Why keep her quiet?" He asked Kakai. She turned and this time she had a genuine smile on her dark lips. This one stretched to her eyes with a glint in them.
"Why indeed?" She replied. She stepped into the shadows of a pillar and was gone.
He let out a chuckle. He always appreciated how the Elder Gods showed off. He briefly dreamed of having such power. The thought of the new chosen returned to him. His brow furrowed.
Troketh, God of Minds, sat on his throne irritated. He would have to get to the bottom of this. His damned brother knew something he didn't, and clearly, The Mother wanted him to find out for himself. He sighed a long sigh. These games suited him poorly. A new player on the board could work in his favour, but it felt distinctly as if the Mother Goddess was rubbing his nose in it. She couldn't know his plans. Even she does not have that power. At least he hoped not.
"Well then," He said pulling himself to his feet "work to be done."
He walked with renewed purpose out of the throne room and toward the answers he sought.