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[razrsharp]

Keep track of those you've lost to the other City, work can wait.

The rest of you, take notice of any details that might lead to what brings people back.

Private to Palace Staff

Remaining members, report to me as soon as you can. We've a situation.

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[under_secretary]

[Closes his laptop in disgust]

...work can wait?

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[under_secretary]

We both know the mountain man went in for Blake.

[Glare]

...of all the idiocies, counselor.

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[razrsharp]

[Squint squint... Oh that's what he said!]

I believe I owe it to her and it'd be beneficial for both of us that we keep her on our good side, undersecretary.

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[under_secretary]

[Scowl - and turn heel and up the stairs]

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[razrsharp]

... Christopher.

[Stumbling after him--d'oh knee to corner of the couch. Carefully following.]

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[under_secretary]

[Door is closed, but not locked.]

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[razrsharp]

[Coming in.]

Christopher. I would've done even more for you.

[Oh wait he HAS done more for Styles!]

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[under_secretary]

Please. Do you honestly think that's what this is about?

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[razrsharp]

What?

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[under_secretary]

Do you honestly think it's because I think you do more for her?

How juvenile, Brocklehurst.

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[razrsharp]

Why else would you narrow your eyes and purse your lips like so?

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[under_secretary]

Because I think you're benefiting her out of fear she might expose me, and that allows her power.

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[razrsharp]

What?

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[under_secretary]

You're. Letting. Her. Blackmail. Me.

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[razrsharp]

Oh. I'm sure she doesn't interpret it that way, Christopher.

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[under_secretary]

But you do.