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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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[hungarianheart.livejournal.com]

Politics. It always came down to politics and saving face, and Florence had had quite enough of it all. She slapped Walter hard across the face, shaking with rage.

"Get out, Walter. You're a damned fool if you think for one moment they're telling the truth. There's no deal."

[decourcyonrocks.livejournal.com]

Walter stretched his jaw for a moment, rubbing the back of hand against where she'd hit him. But he didn't stop smiling. He just shrugged. "Think about it Ms. Vassey. I put the offer on the table, it's up to you to take it." He moved backwards out of the doorway and added as a parting shot before letting the door close behind him, "I could get another one of my men back instead. Remember that."