Antithesis, Of Darkness and Light
He, shaden, who had pulled off so many political maneuvers with ease, never failing, he who held more power and influence than his father, than anyone in fact.
Merge - 11 - Sleep
Matt wondered what he could be thinking about, or what the crafty mage's next political maneuver would be. "the dark order would also like to introduce a new order." again, the council room blew up, mages talking over one another.
Halo: First Contact, Chapter 9: Heartbreak
I'm just a soldier, and am not suited for this kind of political maneuvering." the admiral chuckled self-deprecatingly. "that is acceptable, i can understand your position and i appreciate all you have done so far."
Lyndria: Chapter 33
"i suspect this is merely political maneuvering," lance replied. "after all, william was informed that he would be alone in his fight against cutter. once news spreads about the destruction of osharese fortress, people are going to demand answers."
Caruso: A Reader's Guide
Others whisper of political maneuvering as the sheoul serve as the primary source of sin and debauchery throughout all of carnith. second is the geth. they are the grey furred brethren of the sheoul. geth subdivide into scoia and spectre breeds.
Chapter 39: Secret Brothers
But far from seeing it as clever political maneuvering, zeinara had been outraged. robin was _missing_ and all etienne could think about pacifying the nobility.
Slira's Meeting
The young chief was clearly brilliant, and gifted with sharp instincts for political maneuvering. plus, he was young, hot, well-hung, and clearly already got along well with sayn.
Star Tiger, Moon Girl, Chapter 1
political maneuvering occupied her thoughts as she climbed the stairs to the highest tower after dinner. she enjoyed the view as she let the day's cares run through her mind.
Whitewillow, the Scaled Courtesan ~ Part 2
And their politicians maneuver to shut down this shelter and deprive you of the very roosts you rest your wings in." this dragon was certainly raising a fervor.
Chronomancer Chronicles: The Burning Rebellion - For the Child
Regarding aria and the impassive features she wore, harm had the sneaking suspicion this was far from an accident or a particularly clever political manoeuvre. she returned his gaze for a long moment, amethyst eyes locked with golden.
A Knight to Remember: Thalia
They hugged in excitement at thalia's first successful political maneuvering after a meeting of the royal council. elaine hated that it was such a sunny, happy day. she deserved clouds and rain to match her misery.
Sypher Island: God's Blade Chapter 1: Pasts and Possession
It would have been an interesting story if the historians hadn't gotten a hold of it, and then it was all politicians with some unpronounceable names who made subtly small political maneuvers with some inconceivable significance that allowed sypher island