Pharaoh's First Love

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Shelyn hesitated but let Jin feed her. "Brother look Shelyn returned like she promised. She’s going to teach me again today." Jin was just at happy little bundle. More so now than ever.
Of course Yun smirked. Twisting the lock of her hair around his finger. "Brother maybe we should have our gold colored to match her? What do you think? It is far prettier than what we have. Sunbathed. I bet it’d look lovely around the fingers don’t you agree?"
Yun was flaunting the strands Shelyn had yet to snatch from him. "You know, Shelyn, you should let me pick out your dresses when you visit. We just got a shipment of satin. I bet when draped upon your ivory skin it would make even the pharaoh jealous he couldn’t make such a thing look as lovely." He teased his brother.
Shelyn did manage a nod to Calion amidst all the talking. But she was more in thought about seeing her brother. She had counted the days and finally they ended yet he had not come home yet. She was honestly deep in all thoughts
Calion lifted his eyes towards Yun and rose his cup to sip on some coffee. His voice was calm, perhaps a bit sleepy, speaking to his brother as if he thought Yun was a child. “You can dye your gold if you’d like, I’ll likely just settle upon her draping over me should I desire such a color against my skin. And pray tell Yun, what sense do you have in choosing outfits? If you could dress yourself half as good as you think you can I would imagine you wouldn’t need to take my leftovers to fill out your own harem when I’m finished would with them.” His eyes fell as he tore off a piece of bread.
“Not that you need to be ashamed or anything. It’s understandable most would prefer passing you by, you are after all only a mortal prince. I’m sure there’s still plenty of girls who would settle upon such a thing, don’t let it get you down.” With that he turned his attention to Jin and gave a light smile. “Will Shelyn be teaching you after breakfast? Which instrument will you be trying out today?” He asked curiously, rather pleased to see his little brother in such good spirits. He had lacked a proper mother figure and it seemed Shelyn filled that role nicely even if she didn’t quite know what she was signing up for yet.
Yun glared. Surrendering the golden strands. "You’d be surprised how many enjoy mortal men. I’m sure a goddess like Shelyn would prefer a mortal man. Rather than a pompous ass of a god." He grinned. Offering his fork to Shelyn. "Why not try this pastry instead? Its filled with strawberries."
Jin looked at his brother. "I think I want to continue that one from yesterday. Shelyn are you going to stay to tuck me in again?"
Shelyn politely refused. Though Yun continued his insistence. The two seemed naturally like they had been friends for ages. "Though please, I do hope you allow me to dress you. Despite what Calion thinks I am very good at it. I only let my few concubines pick any item from his they wish. But mostly we just rid them to others. Id really prefer a proper lady to dress for once. "

Shelyn nodded to Jin. "Of course I promised after all. "
"What? You’ll tuck me in too right?" Yun took her hand smiling just like a child. "I would love a story too. About a charming prince."