"With my father-in-law, I daresay," Set said. He did not hesitate as he concentrated his power to find where Heru's injuries were worst.

He was not a healing god, not by any stretch of the imagination. Sekhmet had always been better at this, and Set's brow furrowed as he pushed himself. "They did quite a number," he said, glancing up at Heru's face.

"Relax," he said. "All will be well." It was strange how often they reassured each other in these times, he thought.