I think Peggy's put it well, but I'd add that in a sense, the whole process of giving the stone to the magus and taking it back and hiding it was still part of the stealing. Also, the stone is supposed to be stolen by the Queen's Thief. The magus doesn't really believe in that whole thing, he just intends to pass himself off in that role, but Gen is the real deal, so I think the gods can tell the difference.
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Date: 10/21/08 11:40 am (UTC)