The Magus and the Minister of War

[an-english-girl.livejournal.com]

So I was re-reading The Thief (fanfic exchange reasons ... wouldn't you like to know?!?) and came across the section at the end where the Magus describes Gen's sword fight.
...The minister of war snorted. The Magus didn't recognise this as high praise, and he said stiffly: "I've been told his father wanted him to be a soldier. I'd be happy to inform his father that he has a son to be proud of."
Had he really not figured who he was talking to, as Gen assumes? Or is this a clever comment on the Magus' part, to praise Gen in a way his father can't just brush aside?

Then I got a bit further on:
"Tell me," I said, "or I'll get up and strangle you with one hand."
Ouch.

Comments

[manderelee.livejournal.com]

Sorry, it's been a long day, and it's been a few months since my latest re-read, but... what's the connection here?

[freenarnian.livejournal.com]

Between the two quotes? None in particular, I think (correct me if I'm wrong, an_english_girl)! I believe she was simply noting the grim foreshadowing of the second quote.

This is the first book we're talking about, and Gen jokes offhandedly about strangling someone with one hand.

[an-english-girl.livejournal.com]

Thanks, freenarnian - that is what I meant :)
Sorry for any confusion, Leng; they were simply a couple of points which caught my eye.

[manderelee.livejournal.com]

Ah okay, thanks guys. Lol, I'm notorious for missing even the most obvious things, so when I see posts like this, my mind goes into overdrive trying to think about what I missed. =P At first I was like, "Maybe he shouldn't be a soldier because he likes to strangle people?" lol, I don't know.

[freenarnian.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean, and especially with a series like this, where there's so much to be gleaned! :D

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