(Half sadly to Rames.) I have weighed both voices. Another—a worthier than I—must replace me in the Temple.
Rames
Aton does not compel. The call will come to you again—in following lives, until——
Nefertiti
(Interrupting.) Our love comes from Aton. He has given Menophis to me for my own.
Rames
All gifts are his.
Menophis
Holy Rames, I cannot let her go from me.