Yueshi spoke without speaking, and Hotep felt no closer to an explanation. Some gods left signs in ways that were hard to understand and interpret, it was true, but most were sent with clear intent. A wisdom to chew on.

Hotep knew now of the great affliction to the land, of beings with powers that did not have the interests of mortals at heart. He had been warned through omen of one... not far from here.

He kept his features neutral, then tested, I knew tonight would be the meeting of two bulls, when Khonsu consults Ra in the heavens. The lands are afflicted by dark magicks, and much has been uncertain of late. I thought to pray for guidance. Have you come to advise me?

Ra did meet Khonsu, but only when the moon came to its fullest roundness. And Ra was the eternal sun, it was dawn and dusk that the bulls met. An agent of Khonsu would know this, and, Hotep thought, be quick to correct the inaccuracy. A demon or educated pretender might know it, too, but these he would expect more holy words from to sell their deception.