Merge - 11 - Sleep
Matt wondered what he could be thinking about, or what the crafty mage's next political maneuver would be. "the dark order would also like to introduce a new order." again, the council room blew up, mages talking over one another.
Hunted: Chapter 3
He sometimes wished he could be like a chieftain of old, without all this political maneuvering. sighing, he supposed that even back then there would be people like the lord and lady of sibbald.
Lyndria: Chapter 33
"i suspect this is merely political maneuvering," lance replied. "after all, william was informed that he would be alone in his fight against cutter. once news spreads about the destruction of osharese fortress, people are going to demand answers."
Chapter 39: Secret Brothers
But far from seeing it as clever political maneuvering, zeinara had been outraged. robin was _missing_ and all etienne could think about pacifying the nobility.
Antithesis, Of Darkness and Light
He, shaden, who had pulled off so many political maneuvers with ease, never failing, he who held more power and influence than his father, than anyone in fact.
An Abuse of Power
It had taken years of careful political maneuvering to achieve that distinction. of course, the power of house sharur did not lie entirely in political connections.
Star Tiger, Moon Girl, Chapter 1
political maneuvering occupied her thoughts as she climbed the stairs to the highest tower after dinner. she enjoyed the view as she let the day's cares run through her mind.
Sypher Island: God's Blade Chapter 1: Pasts and Possession
It would have been an interesting story if the historians hadn't gotten a hold of it, and then it was all politicians with some unpronounceable names who made subtly small political maneuvers with some inconceivable significance that allowed sypher island
Dalkorrd's Fall pt1 (AU)
Now though, he was free to do whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, no more war meetings, no more political maneuverings, or constantly having to watch his back.
Halo: First Contact, Chapter 9: Heartbreak
I'm just a soldier, and am not suited for this kind of political maneuvering." the admiral chuckled self-deprecatingly. "that is acceptable, i can understand your position and i appreciate all you have done so far."
Reunion
He politely maneuvered his way through the crowd of people filing out onto the dock and hurriedly made his way to the main area of the port. he was taken aback once he got to the street, however, as he wasn't used to it being paved over.
Wayward Warrior
That was the bit of political maneuvering that had been so arcane that it had been left unobstructed in modern law. vahn took one last breath, looking up at the cliff face behind him.