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.
Chapter 15: Making Dead Money
He was dealing with a vampire, their whole world revolved around social politicking and manipulation, so this was someone who was just as skilled a hunter in this regard as he was. if not more.
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."
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.
A New Master
I'd appreciate it though, _sister_, if you would allow me to focus on the fight itself, instead of your politicking." aileen didn't come close to flinching at his stern tone, looking as if she might even yawn. "i _care_ about this family name."
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 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.
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
IO.SYS
I've read everything i could on the classics, run wargames against a variety of simulated enemies, drafted up lists of potential hostile entities, run matrices of various cost-rewards for counter-measures, and actually tried to do some politicking to gather
Asantrea - Origins: The Prophet of Venium
The crimson flame became her new focus, for she had learned in her time on the streets of zeiram that a streetgirl hears more about the intrigue and politicking of the upper classes than almost anyone else.
Apex City - Work For It
Contains: split flashback/present day storytelling, internal politicking, dom/sub lingo, don't just give up, interrogation, keeping your cool, not technically a lie, oral vore, tight endo, regurgitation, aftercare, two boys for this girl, sleepy cuddles, intense
The Young Magus Familiar 2
There were so many things to wrangle, so many personalities to flatter and play against one another, and so much politicking to do... ugh, who knew being an archmage would make him so busy!?