Snippet #4289

"I have heard rumors that the king has been slain. Such a tragic event," she said in a tone of pretended sadness, before giggling slightly. She knew full well who had been the one in power all this time. "I have to admit, it was quite an ingenious plan to have the king assassinated. It has had quite an effect on the townsfolk, which will make them much easier to control. The king was having so much trouble, all those revolts and all."

Walking over to the window, she looked out at the coliseum which towered over the city. "I hear the games will start very soon, and I would hate to detain you from them. I myself have come to watch them; I have been absent much too long."