You see to forget…
The story of the girl you only need to see to forget. The story of a thief, and her attempt to steal a prize beyond her comprehension, beyond all mortal comprehension. The story of Miache and the Dominion Jewel.
I am utterly and completely indebted to Maddy (Seereth) for beta-ing this and incidentally pointing out the typo that became the title :P That said, on with the fic.
Prologue
It is
said that actions speak louder than words. Yet, it is often forgotten that the
quietest words of all can decide on the loudest actions. Whether it is a subtle
aside to an assassin or a declaration of war, words are just as influential as
actions. Often, volume is insignificant.
Words can save a life.
They can also finish one.
Not only by death, mind. Death isn't always the worst punishment. Sometimes
living as a failure can be worse.
Living as a failure when you're expected to be king is almost impossible,
particularly when you were a weak king to begin with. It might just take the
right person to shake your throne and take your country for their own.
But in organising such deeds, the possibility that things may not happen should never be overlooked.
Fate, chance and happenstance. Nothing is set in stone. The world is not
intended for man's possession.
And you should not seek to rise above your place in life.