[p] The Harem and the Himbo, chapter 2
Serafina had vaguely entertained ideas of backstabbing and politicking between various harem members but, as with the virgin question, it seemed that penny-novels on the topic were more fiction than fact. "welcome!"
Scale and Fetters - Ch 1
"the actual politicking, yes. but then i had the idea-" yphess turned back towards him, her lean body angled away but her neck arched gracefully to look over her shoulder.
War of the Dragons - Chapter 13
You're the noble, and you're the one that actually has experience with all this politicking. despite how you always try to avoid it where you can.
Tooth and Claw
politicking, selective appeasement, and bureaucratic imbroglio remain rampant in the kite union, much to its citizens' constant annoyance, as opposed to the reverian republic's much smoother form of government.
The Devil May Care 45
Envy, wrath, lust, greed, gluttony, and of course, pride, were the ones always doing things, always politicking, always trying to find something that would give them an advantage over the others.
Of Mice And Foxes
Let us be done with this politicking and show him the truth!" the final fox had made it into the palace, and the boys followed in pursuit.
Beast of Burden Ch. 01
While he doted on her and was generally kind, he contained a cruel streak heightened by years of warfare and politicking. he was rough where she savored a gentle, loving hand.
Sarah and the Glutton Gryphon
"she has amassed an incredible territory and runs it well, thus she should be of a sane and reasonable mind and would be open to politicking. and i am capable of defending myself if this turns out to be an elaborate ruse."
A Cold Blood War
The rumors of merchants and lesser lords working for the enemy seemed false; perhaps it was only the regular politicking such men used to climb the ranks of the tonne, or maybe some over-imaginative noble used the detail in a story to gain more ears and eyes
The Edge of Sapphire - Chapter 7 - Inversions
politicking, of course, not being a pack of self-important windbags, _that_ came in second. but none of them really concerned him for the time being, most of his concentration was focussed on the person seated at his immediate left.
Another Day at the Office
You're the only one down here who seems to be doing anything more than politicking their way back out." after he wandered off, i noticed that he'd left a small package on the desk, it sent my nose twitching.
The City of Lost Heaven: Chapter 24
I'm sure he's politicking at city hall or with his own superiors. i did hear on the radio the hall commending him and lavishing him with praise. i'm certain he's making sure to lap up every ounce.