Bedtime Story [Early, early, early Egypt] (tag:Thoth)
Bedtime was the worst time of the day. Except when Uncle Djehuty came to spend the night. Aset was convinced he was the greatest babysitter. Ever. And it wasn't just bedtime.
Her uncle was just too much fun to be around. He taught her stuff, played with her, and pretty much let her and her siblings do what they wanted. Well, not everything they wanted, but a whole lot more than Mommy or Daddy did. Uncle Djehuty seemed to enjoy watching the kids play, and encouraged them to play games and use their imaginations.
But even her fun uncle was firm about when bedtime was. At least the part about having to go to bed. Sleep was usually another matter. There was the required glass of water, then at least one story. Sometimes, if she was lucky and he wasn't too tired, she would get two stories. For now, she was only shooting for one. One very special story.
"Will you tell me my story again? You can sit on my bed." Which would be perfect, because then she could snuggle while he told the story.
Aset loved her Uncle Djehuty very much.
"Please?" She gave him her cutest smile and waited expectantly. It didn't even occur to Aset that he might turn her down. He was way too awesome to do that.