Jon_Lincicum at stream.com wrote: >A more interesting question might be: > >Will those trying to use Vlad find that he's still under their control, or >will Vlad find his *own* purpose, perhaps one that is contrary to that >which the powers-that-be-desire? (Or at least, contrary to what they >thought they desired?) > >Thinking primarily of Verra here, will Vlad truly remain her "tool", or >will his plans come to be more important than hers? > >I suppose the concept of the "tool that evolves to supercede the will of >his masters" is a story that has been played out before, but it's one I >find to be quite compelling, and it would be interesting to see SKZB's >take on it. > >Majikjon > > It won't be an either-or. But if one faction ends up "winning", my bet is on the Serioli.