Gen's Manipulations
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queensthiefLast night I was reading (a small portion) of chapter five of KoA. Specifically, the part where Costis tells Aris and Gen that he would never sell gossip and promptly has his values challenged.
Costis is called into Attolia's chambers to discuss Gen's window-gazing habits. Previously, I thought she was genuinely interested. But really, what could really worry her about Gen sitting by himself looking out a window? I think she already knows that he's homesick. Also, she previously showed a degree of dislike for Costis (due to not getting to punish him). Why would she want to talk to him (other than the fact that it is probably well known that he is the only one allowed in the King's rooms when he is moping)?
So, last night it occurred to me that Gen might have set up the meeting between Costis and Attolia. Gen knows that Costis says he will not be a gossip mongerer. But this is his way of checking to see how good Costis' word is under pressure. Faced with the feared Queen of Attolia, what will the (usually) meek like guardsman do? Will he cave to pressure and start divulging secrets; or will he keep a cool head? Ultimately, this could be a test to see if Costis could do...whatever it is Gen has him doing after the end of the book.
Costis is called into Attolia's chambers to discuss Gen's window-gazing habits. Previously, I thought she was genuinely interested. But really, what could really worry her about Gen sitting by himself looking out a window? I think she already knows that he's homesick. Also, she previously showed a degree of dislike for Costis (due to not getting to punish him). Why would she want to talk to him (other than the fact that it is probably well known that he is the only one allowed in the King's rooms when he is moping)?
So, last night it occurred to me that Gen might have set up the meeting between Costis and Attolia. Gen knows that Costis says he will not be a gossip mongerer. But this is his way of checking to see how good Costis' word is under pressure. Faced with the feared Queen of Attolia, what will the (usually) meek like guardsman do? Will he cave to pressure and start divulging secrets; or will he keep a cool head? Ultimately, this could be a test to see if Costis could do...whatever it is Gen has him doing after the end of the book.
