every bait and switch was a work of art
Safrin nods. That Maeve's retelling is likely slanted to please the herald's ego doesn't go unnoticed, but nor is it unwanted. Such is Safrin's pride and vanity. "It all could have been so easy for them. I even vowed that I would never ask Sunjata to attack or put Nate in any harm.." Her sigh is wistful then, clearly disappointed in the choices Sunjata had made.
"Did you know that the Voice can take over the minds of the ascended? At any point they become nothing more than pawns to be moved about as she sees fit. With Nate as Governor...can you imagine what she could do?" It's rhetorically said of course, but even so, Safrin pauses that Maeve might interject if she sees fit.
"Tell me Maeve...you who have seen the inner workings of Torchline for so long.." Reaching out, Safrin curls her finger around a strand of Maeve's raven hair, regarding it with a smile. "Who would you see ruling Torchline?"
"Did you know that the Voice can take over the minds of the ascended? At any point they become nothing more than pawns to be moved about as she sees fit. With Nate as Governor...can you imagine what she could do?" It's rhetorically said of course, but even so, Safrin pauses that Maeve might interject if she sees fit.
"Tell me Maeve...you who have seen the inner workings of Torchline for so long.." Reaching out, Safrin curls her finger around a strand of Maeve's raven hair, regarding it with a smile. "Who would you see ruling Torchline?"
you're the one prize i'd cheat to win
