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Chapter 2 - The Plotting begins. (I really shouldn't do these).
Varice stormed out of the room. Kaddar chased her.
"What's wrong?"
"You know very well what's wrong! Anyway, I thought you were in love with that brat."
A wicked smile spread over her face. "Look, Kaddar. You're in love with Daine. I want Numair. Shall we shift the balance?"
The Emperor of Carthak looked dubious. "Tell me more."
"Well, you could tempt Daine. I could seduce Numair. I've done it before, after all." Varice waved a hand airily, making her words seem unthreatening.
"All right. Be careful you don't hurt her. I still care about her, after all."
Varice laughed inwardly, though she nodded her consent. She wanted revenge and didn't care who got hurt.
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Da da! K, so it's not brilliant. YET!
A r, Rosie. Disclaimer - only the plot and way I've fiddled with the characters are mine.