Balthazar nodded and let her pull his arms to embrace her.  He ran his hands slowly over her soft young flesh as he took in what she said, measuring both the information and her own sentiments.<br/><br/>"As you wish my grand-daughter, we shouldn't need to do anything to young Amon.  He's not old enough to be more than the pawn of others, and it is they we shall be playing against.  Your uncle is either very skilled at the game or simply content to enjoy the privileges of his station.  But let us focus on Umbrexia..."<br/><br/>"Does she encourage your father to support Amon over you?"<br/><br/>