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Refined Alliances (Salvador & Ariadne)
Topic Started: Mar 29 2013, 11:06 AM (367 Views)
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Chapter Two Scene: Refined Alliances

  • Ariadne
  • Salvador
Summary: Salvador and Ariadne discuss an experiment regarding the Winnowing. Killjoy trades his personal experience with his own Winnowing for help from Ariadne in striking out at Banks, and meeting with Ashcroft.
Edited by Holy, Apr 17 2013, 09:05 AM.
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"More to find out about all of this, for sure." She seems to recover fairly quickly now that she isn't talking about her past.

However, your latter statement earns you a quick look of suspicion. "Ashcroft... Could do that. But - reach out. Why?"
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"Politics," he says simply at first.

But he does offer more than that. "Think about this from Harper's shoes - What happens to the Invictus if Banks is brought down?"
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"Someone else wold step up. Probably Ashcroft. Doesn't like Harper, though, and Banks does. Could be a problem." She seems to brighten at that. "If that's it... Glad to help. Less of a problem right now with Harper than Banks, but..."

She frowns now. "He's got a problem with me. So."
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Salvador nods. "Exactly. But - if Harper knew Ashcroft were waiting to sweep back in to control the Invictus, it encourages him to go to bat for Banks, and step on anyone who might make trouble. On the other hand, if Harper isn't worried about Ashcroft - Maybe the Heir-Apparent becomes Sophie, or maybe Ashcroft cuts a non-interference deal with Harper... Then maybe he's less inclined to help someone he knows is willing to betray his own people."

"We need to find out if Ashcroft is more effective as a piece against Banks, or more effective just getting off the board for a while."

He considers Araidne's trouble with the new Prince. "If Harper didn't have it out for you personally, would you object to his Princedom?"
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She considers that for a good long moment. "Didn't have a big problem with him before he was going to kill Nash. But, also with the Dragons now. The ones he doesn't like. If he left them alone, left me alone?" Her head tilts side to side. "Less of a problem with leaving him alone."

After a moment, she adds, "Might prefer him to Zoe anyway."
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That wasn't the first time the Shadow had mentioned her distaste for Goodman. "What did she do to you?"
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Ariadne frowns, and one hand starts to worry at the fabric of her shirt again. "Tried to follow her and Harper, once. She caught me." She looks more than a little annoyed at making the confession. "Was supposed to support her for Prince, in exchange for her not telling Harper. Glad it wasn't needed."
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"If Harper falls, Goodman's still in contention. She may cash in that promise yet. I'd force the issue. You stood up to Harper when not many, Goodman included, were willing to. Might be worth making sure you two are square. Antoine thinks she's cowed, but not broken. I'd do it before she gets her nerve back."

"If I were her, I'd try to parlay that promise into support for her Primogenship bid. Make her buy that if you can."
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"Good idea." She nods once, slowly. "Much rather do something now than next praxis. Whenever that is. And... Will also get in touch with Ashcroft, see what we can do."

She shuffles her feet a little. "Anything else? Appreciate all... All this."
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He shakes his head. "That's it. I should probably get back to my clean-up. Let me know what Ashcroft says."
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