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[chesspolitik]

Isn't it strange the complications
People attach to situations
Almost as if they want to miss
The wood for the trees

Nothing will change my basic feeling
When they've done all their wheeler-dealing
Those in the strongest situations
Do as they please -- The Arbiter (Chess)

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[onceihaddreams.livejournal.com]

It took everything Svetlana had not to flinch when Molokov kissed her hand and she didn't bother to stand as he moved to leave.

Of course, once he had a hand on the door, she asked in a steady voice, "Who was he...the man from the interview?"

[molokovcocktail.livejournal.com]

"A close personal friend of your husband's," Molokov answered so smoothly that only a trained operative could tell he truly had no idea at all. "I think you know the type, hmm? He has lost his way, so far from his loving wife. Help him remember."

He left, without waiting for an answer. There was more work to be done.

[onceihaddreams.livejournal.com]

Svetlana didn't even notice him leaving, as she was in shock. She knew about the other women...Molokov had made sure of that. But a man...

She would do what Molokov asked. Get Anatoly to lose and come home. To Russia as was her duty. But she wasn't sure she could stand him in her home anymore. Not after this betrayal.