The sudden grip on his shoulder was a surprise, and there was an obvious tension as he whipped around to face his assailant, with a glare to accompany it and a hand lifting to defend himself. For that second, it might have been believable that this person was indeed Ankh.

But then his expression shifted. First surprise at the uncanny familiarity of the face that greeted him and then something much, much softer. He still looked confused, but it was an understanding sort of confusion. "Were you looking for someone else?"