clytemnestrea: modern queens | nefertiti “this is dangerous, akhentaten,” nefertiti sai
modern queens | nefertiti
“this is dangerous, akhentaten,” nefertiti said, looking at her reflection in the mirror, “you have no idea how the people will react. you have been coddled and adored by the royal family, but you do not realise that not everyone shares the same passion for change as you.”
she watched him move behind her in the mirror, straightening his tie. “you think i shouldn’t do it?” his face was impartial.
“i never said that, and you know very well that i will support you no matter what,” she ran a hand down her neck, frowning absently at the sharp line of her collarbone. “i am just saying that we must tread carefully. never underestimate the power of the public, and the way that their affections can quickly switch from one ruler to the next. if you want to change the way things are, then above all, you need to be universally and unconditionally loved.”
“you spoke to my mother.”
with a small, knowing smile, nefertiti turned to face her husband. “and no one knows more about how to rule than her.”
amarna dynasty | part one
