You've definitely pointed out some quality points here. It lays the groundwork for some interesting future work by SB on that particular bit of criminal logic that says that "noone can get away with screwing with us". Its very topical, and relevant to current times, as this describes realworld gang & Mob warfare thinking perfectly. Time has always been the Jhereg's action of last resort. However, to repeat a saying, "anyone can be killed". It will prove interesting to find out just how far the Jhereg will be willing to push things. An interhouse war is one thing, taking on SL, sundy Gods is another thing altogether. " Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm." Greg Morrow <dr.elmo at whiterose.org> wrote: >a) has a Great Weapon >b) has three buddies with Great Weapons >c) has someone who would revenge him who was part of the second-best >assassin team in the Jhereg and whose best friend is the Dragon Heir >d) has the favor of the Empress >e) has the favor of the Demon Goddess >f) is a favorite uncle of another goddess >g) is only going to live another fifty years even if he's not assassinated > >the Jhereg might be well be willing to temper their wrath. > >Could go either way. I figure SKZB is likely to come up with an >interesting solution.... >--