Etana heard the whistle, and carefully headed through the market at a pace that wouldn't draw any suspicion. She joined the others' general location without being close enough to look like she was with them. After she was sure no one was watching, she stepped into a nearby alley. She squared her shoulders, calmly walking through it as if she belonged there. Confidence was key to pulling off a lot. If you were able to successfully intimidate a person without violence or threat, they would have a harder time finding a clear way to subvert you. Her parents said she had a spirit born to rule something, and there were talks of arranging a meeting with the Pharaoh's younger male cousin...

There would be time to consider a proper marriage later. For now, there was a target to seek.