nothing to be done.
“You are no fool, Kirlas,” Namel spoke with a familiarity not permitted in public, and it took the sting out of recent accusations. “My early advice has not yet been robbed of its merit. Seek out opportunities to speak first and use their own assertions against them. Just as you dare not oppose that which the priests declare the will of Lior, neither can they, at their own word, speak out against your desires. But be cautious!” he added urgently. “Subtlety, Kirlas. Grand gestures are easier to turn back and against you, but subtlety builds and persists.”
The young king found what comfort he could in the council and dismissed the priest. Perhaps he could yet win the Lady to himself, at least robbing the Master of a willing tool.
“You are no fool, Kirlas,” Namel spoke with a familiarity not permitted in public, and it took the sting out of recent accusations. “My early advice has not yet been robbed of its merit. Seek out opportunities to speak first and use their own assertions against them. Just as you dare not oppose that which the priests declare the will of Lior, neither can they, at their own word, speak out against your desires. But be cautious!” he added urgently. “Subtlety, Kirlas. Grand gestures are easier to turn back and against you, but subtlety builds and persists.”
The young king found what comfort he could in the council and dismissed the priest. Perhaps he could yet win the Lady to himself, at least robbing the Master of a willing tool.
