[It takes some time for the response to come. Lucius crafted his message with the utmost care and, perhaps, the Fourth is repaying the favor in kind. It is several minutes before the signature white courier begins to appear on the screen.]
i considered very carefully. i promise.
it had to happen the way it did, lucius. i needed to get as deep as possible to find what i needed to find. if i had asked before i did it you would have put up walls against me. i know you. she needed to see i am strong and clever and can go where i want.
i couldnt let her think you didnt trust me. we are winning. you saw what i did to her when she tried to steal you back. there is no room for doubt right now. there cant be gaps she can get through. doubt is a big gap.
dont doubt me. doubt the people who'd use what they saw against you. those are your real enemies.
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i considered very carefully. i promise.
it had to happen the way it did, lucius. i needed to get as deep as possible to find what i needed to find. if i had asked before i did it you would have put up walls against me. i know you. she needed to see i am strong and clever and can go where i want.
i couldnt let her think you didnt trust me. we are winning. you saw what i did to her when she tried to steal you back. there is no room for doubt right now. there cant be gaps she can get through. doubt is a big gap.
dont doubt me. doubt the people who'd use what they saw against you. those are your real enemies.