But taking her in? That was risky too, and came with its own set of complications. It meant acknowledging their connection publicly, accepting some kind of responsibility for what had happened to her, potentially opening himself up to uncomfortable questions about her conviction and his suspiciously convenient rise to power right after she'd been locked away.
Still, it was a risk that he could control. Keep her close, manage what she said, monitor her movements, and make sure she couldn't cause any more damage than she already had.
Shuyin watched him arrive at this conclusion, saw the exact moment the decision crystallized behind his eyes. Watched him decide that containing the threat was infinitely smarter than letting it run loose and unpredictable.
Time to push.
