‘Mine. The praetorians. Most decisions of the council have been reversed, but I fought to allow you to continue your work unmolested by other dynasties.’ She gave each of them a look laden with gravity. ‘You two may be absurd, venal little children, but the work you do is crucial to our future and I truly believe it cannot be accomplished by anyone else.’ ‘Thank you,’ said Trazyn. ‘We think you’re an absurd, venial child too.’
