Manipulation is such a nuanced word, Danger -- do you see me as only that? Your manipulator? [He loved saying that, loved holding the position before him. Stating it as if were mutually accepted fact, as if he had already achieved that level; the manipulator revealing his hand, because he felt he could afford to. Because he wanted to own this.]

She lacks some of your qualities. She and I have discussed this, and have moved on.

[She has moved onto revenge, anyway.]