You know what, Sam? We created the council to take pressure off of you. Because you were falling apart.Sam just stared at her. Not quite believing shed said it. And Astrid seemed shocked herself. Shocked at the venom behind her own words.I didnt mean, she started lamely, but then couldnt find her way to explaining just what it was she didnt mean.Sam shook his head. You know, even now, as long as weve been together it still surprises me that you can be so ruthless.Ruthless? Me?You will use anyone to get what you want. Say anything to get your way. Why was I ever even in charge? He stabbed an accusing finger at her. Because of you! Because you manipulated me into it. Why? So I would protect you and Little Pete. Thats all you cared about.Thats a lie! she said hotly.You know its the truth. And now you dont have to bother manipulating me, you can just give me orders. Embarrass me. Undercut me. But as soon as some problem hits, guess what? Itll be, oh, please, Sam, save us.Anything I do, I do for everyones good, Astrid said.Yeah, so youre not just a genius now, youre a saint.
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