Another theory could be it's a plan for Gen to make it look like he's sick. Remember, this is the guy who was willing to make himself like like a stupid king in front of the barons. Yes, he's health has been broken, but it wouldn't surprise me he had the physicians fight with each so the Medes will think the King of Attolia is sick and once again under estimate him.
Also, about the person putting sand in Gen's food. Maybe the person is actually trying to help Gen and that's why he doesn't want Irene to get rid of him/her. I'm not sure how sand in your food would help. Maybe it's a warning of poison in the food, or maybe it's an old unknown tradition of wishing luck on the new ruler (yeah, I'm pushing it with that theory). I think there's more to it than just the person not liking Gen.
That's one thing you have to love about The Queen's Thief series, so many possibilities. ^_^
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Date: 5/25/10 01:18 pm (UTC)Also, about the person putting sand in Gen's food. Maybe the person is actually trying to help Gen and that's why he doesn't want Irene to get rid of him/her. I'm not sure how sand in your food would help. Maybe it's a warning of poison in the food, or maybe it's an old unknown tradition of wishing luck on the new ruler (yeah, I'm pushing it with that theory). I think there's more to it than just the person not liking Gen.
That's one thing you have to love about The Queen's Thief series, so many possibilities. ^_^