[The cycle speeds up when the Emperor is around. Not because she blames him for Zane's defection, exactly, for his fall, although he did play a part; she blames Zane for his own sins and failings. No, what agitates her about the Emperor more than anything is his quiet philosophizing. She fantasizes about cutting out his tongue.]
[Her teeth click in agitation, though her steps remain light and silent. Soon enough she veers closer, her pacing becoming more directed, more clearly stalking.]
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[Her teeth click in agitation, though her steps remain light and silent. Soon enough she veers closer, her pacing becoming more directed, more clearly stalking.]