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A potentially debatable statement. Or, at least, as it applies to others.

I've known many men, done a lot in their service and for them both from loyalty and love. Death is where I draw the line. At least my own.

I would agree with you whole-heartedly if I could. Nearly every soul on this planet, I would not die for. Sadly, ~~much to my utmost annoyance,~~ there is one I would for.

This is someone you love and care for then? That, perhaps, maybe, would be different for me. In this case, it's much less about love and much more about possibly the hottest lay out there...

And his sister who would have my head.

I don't know how to describe him. Actually, Miss, he smirked a bit, seeming amused, you've met him.

Ah, well, that's quite a different situation, I suppose.

Have I now? I meet a lot of m... *She grins* Would it be a gentleman I've spoken to you about? One you seemed to know well and was waiting on?

Very different then, from what I've seen.

He smirked a bit wider. The very same. The one who, in one way or another, my name will be paired with in the history books.

I must say that with the details you provided, I must agree. That situation would seem to be rather... The gain does not come anywhere near outweighing the risk.

He who thinks greatness comes from sitting on your ass. Right.

Therein lies the rub. It could be worth it, with the right planning. Of course, there's the delight of knowing he wants me - not that that is an elite group but still - and having the enjoyment of saying no until it's on my terms. If it ever is.

Or so he says. Most beings cannot always be taken at their word.

I do wish you luck. I am of the opinion that sex is not worth a risk to the life, but it is only my opinion.

Most cannot. Can he?

There is something to be said for fear and endorphins though.

Almost all of the time, yes. But those that have touched the flame and been badly burned sometimes do not even know that they are speaking falsely of their own motives.

He chuckled faintly. Oh, the dangerous is always quite exhilarating. Much like a duel with a competent foe is for me. ~~I suppose my not having had sex for... close to forty-five years... has colored my view on what it's worth.~~

So you're saying he's had power and it turned on him? Is that his issue? Would explain so much.

I enjoy a competent opponent, sadly there aren't many of them I know. ~~I do believe you've left me stunned with that not quite revelation. I could not imagine.~~

He sought power and it turned on him. ~~An event I still greatly regret.~~

I haven't had many recently myself. But it's probably just as well. I've had plenty else to do. ~~A few of my underlings who have learned it have been surprised as well. More so when I explain to them that the reason is simply because I have lost interest.~~

Then he did it wrong, says the woman that found her body shattered and has lost more loved ones than I own shoes. I own a lot of shoes.

I sort of left my behind for politics. I've found I miss them. ~~I'm so sorry. That is truly... Well.~~

Perhaps so. I am sorry for your loss, certainly.

My pursuit of politics has brought me straight to heads with many of my opponents. ~~I don't seem to miss it much. Only sometimes. Three hundred and sixty days out of the year, I could not care about anything less.~~

Thank you. I've mostly come to terms with it.

Mine got me outted for what I had hidden, what made me want to go into politics in the first place. ~~And those other five?~~

I'm glad. That can be rather difficult.

Understandable, certainly. ~~I am far too sentimental for my own good, especially when thinking about the past.~~

What about many, many men..and women and children, for that matter?

I highly suspect we're not talking about the same thing.

No, more then likely not.

I suppose you mean dying for the great good of man?

Something like that.

No, that wouldn't be what I meant. I'm speaking of a much more... intimate level.

My kiss put somebody to death.

Don't know how much more intimate someone can get..

So you think it would be worth it to kiss another?

In this case, I'm highly tempted by an acquaintance, but know that it would be risking the ire of a dangerous woman to do so.

No. I doubt I will ever kiss someone that way again..

Well, I suppose that would be up to you.

Hence the initial comment.

Mmm-hmmm.

I would expect no different.

I can't say it didn't pass my mind today to try and see.