Crackle, crackle. I wish I had seen it happen, but the look on Mandor's face was enough to inform me that my theories are correct; not only does it appear that at least the Star cannot interfere with the operations of Trump, but it is indeed possible to set someone directly on a Pattern. Rapture. Of course, there will be no safe place to store my device, but the secret to protection is to gear it towards your enemy's weakness. The majority of difficulty would appear to come from the Hendrakes, a notoriously slow-witted lot who have already demonstrated an interest in my Mebd. Imagine the glee of any spy of theirs who finds a Trump of her demon form, hidden away where no one could possibly think it findable. Imagine the card fluttering to the ground after it immediately transports him to the Star. It truly is the small things which make one's day.

Affairs, in general, go well, despite slight problems which need readjustment. Ahab has no doubt already begun spreading news of my interest in "escaping" known Reality. Jasra's devotion to Father remains as sickening as ever, corresponding to her eternal hatred of me. I will have to do something about that eventually, but it is enough for now that she loves Brand totally. Sadly, Father does not appear to hold even slight affection for her, focusing his attention on deriding my self-awareness. He remains my greatest difficulty, but his is hardly the most important role. I am not, after all, a fool. Vetch, however, is, if he truly thinks to embroil the Sawall's in his petty concerns. If he is stupid enough to allow his destruction, it is no concern of mine. He is a client and I will aid him, but there was never any mention of throwing myself foolishly into vengeance on his behalf. It will not come to that if he only considers for a moment his true position. The bit of information I threw Ahab's way should be arriving to Vetch soon enough, and I have no doubts as to his decision upon receiving it. Now I only have to sit back and await the culmination of my plans.

Who said there's no rest for the wicked?

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