Bastet, representing the Egyptian pantheon

Athena was fully expecting a representative of the Egyptian pantheon to discuss a formal alliance. What she was "not" expecting was the gorgeous Arabic woman sitting in her office.

"Ah, hello there. You must be, Athena," she said in a sultry tone that was practically a purr, gazing at Athena with brown eyes that seemed to verge on gold.

"Ah, yes," Athena managed to say as she closed the door to her office quickly. "Not everyone here knows me," she explained.

"My apologies, though I am fairly certain no one was within earshot. I certainly did not hear or smell anyone." She smirked. "Well, besides you that is. You have a delectable scent, Ms. Tricia Chen."

Oh my. Athena could practically feel her insides melting under the gaze of the sultry woman. She cleared her throat, extending a hand. "As you've guessed, I am Athena. May I assume you are Bastet?"

The other woman's eyes seemed to glow a bit as her smile deepened. She stood up, and Athena couldn't help but note how her business casual attire clung to the other woman's hourglass physique. She took Athena's hand in hers.

"Very good, though I shouldn't be surprised you figured me out. Your brilliance is well-known, though I dare say I had no idea you were so lovely," Bastet flirted shamelessly.

Damn, an extremely attractive woman obviously flirting with her..why couldn't this happen more often? And when she wasn't working!?

"Thank you, but I believe we're hear on business," Athena asserted. "Could you give me your human name?"

"Of course," Bastet agreed, seemingly nonplussed by Athena trying to keep thing professional. She sat back in her seat as Athena made her way to sit behind the desk. However she was able to catch a glimpse of Bastet crossing her muscled, bronze legs, contrasting beautifully with her tan suit and skirt. "My name is Shazia Kalifa, and I represent the interests of Mr. Ariya Zayn, who with luck will be the future president of Egypt."

Ariya Zayn, as Athena knew, was actually the reincarnated soul of Horus. He had yet to reveal his true self, but his policy was to win control of Egypt legitimately and prove the benefits of his rule and to work toward making Egypt a power on the world stage once more before revealing his true self. Athena was certain that some of his elder brethren were also alive now, though they seemed to have no opposition to Horus taking a leading role.

"Our two pantheons have had a long history of interaction, and my employer feels it would be in both of our families' interest to continue that with a formal alliance," Bastet continued.

"I imagine my father will have little reason to refuse such a proposal, though of course he and Mr. Zayn would have to meet in person to draw up exact terms," Athena asserted.

Bastet nodded. "Good I imagine they will both have much to talk about. You know," she gave Athena a sly look. "I told Horus this sort of arrangement could be done over the phone, though now I'm glad he convinced me to come in person."

Do not blush. For pity's sake do not blush, Athena admonished herself.

"Would you like to have dinner with me, Ms. Chen?"