[Sinuhe was raised in a world of strict order and hierarchy. Just as he is naturally higher than a slave or a peasant, so there are men placed above him by the will of heaven. The fact that Gilgamesh is a) unknown to him or b) talking to him through magical means instead of being in his immediate presence doesn't change anything. If anything, the inclusion of obvious magic helps the aura of power the other man puts off.
As he's already sitting it doesn't take much more for him to bend forward until he is prostrate with his forehead touching the ground and arms placed at his sides. It is only the proper form of respect for kings and gods alike and he doesn't necessarily find it degrading. Besides, the gesture can't hurt.]
My lord is both wise and gracious, and I do not deserve his favor.
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As he's already sitting it doesn't take much more for him to bend forward until he is prostrate with his forehead touching the ground and arms placed at his sides. It is only the proper form of respect for kings and gods alike and he doesn't necessarily find it degrading. Besides, the gesture can't hurt.]
My lord is both wise and gracious, and I do not deserve his favor.