Disclaimer: I do not own anything concerning Red River. Red River is the work of Chie Shinohara. For the small True Blood-ish references, the TV series is the creation of Alan Ball. True Blood is based on Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse novels.
The Tawananna's new scheme
It is near dusk. Down in her headquarters, the Tawananna paces to and fro before the priest. Her brow is severe, her fists clenched, and her jewelry clinks. The priest watches silent, reverent, making sure hierarchy is not disturbed by way of opinion.
"Uhri, something must be done about the brat. She's proven to be a greater nuisance than I could fathom. With Mursili around…"
Uhri's smirk goes unnoticed.
"I'm surprised Mursili hasn't told the girl there's no guarantee of going back to her time even when all conditions are met. He can send her himself. Maybe it is time we persuade him to do it."
Nakia raises an eyebrow. For a flicker of a moment, she ponders what Urhi is saying. She mentally approves of the possible scenario.
"Kail is a lost cause because of her. He's never had the resolve to send her anywhere, he won't have it now. Still, who knows? Besides, the girl will eventually murk his judgment; and the people are nothing but sentimental fools. In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king."
Uhri gets the pun, but what he really thinks is up to active imaginations. Nakia is not finished yet.
"I need you to go to Alinna and fetch me Teshub's blood. That is how we'll persuade him. With Teshub in me, he will have no choice but to get rid of the girl himself before I do."
The priest is now visibly surprised. Nakia has definitely crossed the line. Perhaps, this might be even bigger than just trying to put her son on the throne.
"But… milady, it is just a legend. Even if the sacred bottle exists and the contents are indeed our Lord Teshub's blood, there is no knowing how it might affect you…"
"Do you dare question me, Uhri? You are my only asset here. If you weren't so valuable to me, I would have had your head."
"As you wish, my queen."
Uhri slinks away into the corridors and disappears into the night. Nakia sighs, satisfaction in her eyes. Becoming the real deal would surely outclass Yuri… and everyone else in Hattusa . What could go wrong now?