[ But he wouldn't. Not really. White has too much faith in him. If she knew what he'd be willing to sacrifice for her--what he already has-- ]

It's a good thing I'm not interesting in running then, isn't it. [ Siigh. He'll shut his book (again). ] I doubt the Arehtei are going to be interested in an election, but... I'll see what I can do. With most of them.

[ not touching sosyne, for example. ]