Nigkala Tales Pt. 32: What's Isis Doing?

"You must have suffered, not having sex the whole time you were there."

"Not as much as you think. Remember the Egyptian clothing was somewhat see-through?"

"Yes."

"Well, the better the quality, the more transparent. And my outfits were quite expensive."

"Oh!"

"Yes, the lower goods were on display. And I'm sure you already know the effect extra breasts have on men."

"Yeah, we know."

"I got a lot of interest, but as a priestess, most respected my celibacy. After settling in, my magical ability also made people hesitant on crossing me."

John said, "Magical ability? Isn't that tied to your gods? You could use them back then?"

"Most of my abilities are so tied, but I have some of my own ability, and I even have some mundane magical ability. I mostly used Aja's teachings with creative magics. But I was also given a reservoir of Isis's power to use back then, so I could be her priestess without needing to call upon her back then."

"I know Isis has a lot of magic at her command. What does Aja's magic do?"

"As I said, creation. Food, cloth, and just about anything living. I have created living trees. I haven't tried for anything more complicated, but I have done beef, veal, and other meats. Back then, simple wood was useful. But another thing I learned has helped a lot. Hold out a hand, each of you."

They did, and I placed a hand over each and cast a spell. They felt something drop into their hands, and pulled them away.

Sally said, "Pearls? Yes, they are organic, made by oysters."

John added, "And considered valuable in Egypt back then. Now, too."

"Yes, so I had as much money as I needed. But I can also make fine linen for my clothing. My outfits for the Cleopatra movie were made with such linen and pearls. But for my trip, I started with an illusion of a wig, as I didn't know how to make them. But I created fine hair that was long, and hired a wig-maker to make my first one, and later hired an expert wig-maker to teach me. If you want, I can create one for you, made as they did back then."

Sally excitedly said, "Oh yes, I want one!"

"Black okay?"

"Just like you would have worn, yes."

So I concentrated, and cast a spell, and quickly one formed on her head. "I had to make it on your head to get the size correct. You should be able to tuck your hair under and see how it looks."

She quickly got up and went to the nearest mirror and fixed her hair. By the time she returned, I had made a necklace that would go well with it, and placed it around her neck after she sat down.

John said, "Wow. So quickly."

"Practice. Lots of practice. Like any craftsman, the most skilled have had lots of practice, and are considerably faster than those with less skill. Magic creation is no different."

"If you want authentic modern reproductions of their clothing, I can provide it."

Sally said, "I still find it surprising you went without sex that long."

"Well, I did, except for the last month or so. After leaving the city, I 'disappeared' and dressed in my Sumerian warrior outfit. As long as I didn't make trouble, no one minded me, and there was enough trade that foreign warriors were known. I was also bringing all the artifacts with me, so it was clear I didn't want trouble. On the other hand, no longer looking like a priestess, I was no longer expected to be celibate. And warriors are quite noted for having sex when they have the chance. So I had sex at least every other day."

"That sounds more like you."

"It was. My mission was done, and I was bringing my stash for you, as I headed to my pickup point."

John asked, "Way out in the desert?"

"Yes. I was returning economy class. Basically, I was put in stasis until I returned, rather than actually travel through time. I resembled a statue. So, yeah, I'm technically over a thousand, but I don't count that. I just count the time I spent living."

"But still, way out?"

"I didn't want my statue form disturbed, nor did I want the cache found. As it was, I returned safely, and I was able to tell you where it was so you could 'discover' it. I'm sure there were questions about the location, as well as the odd stone edifice?"

"There were."

"Just another mystery to be solved."

"Yeah, tell me about it."

"Hey, I'm not responsible for the others. I've only been back twice."

A few days later, they left, and life went back to normal. Well, normal for me. You see, I did go back again.

But that is another story...

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