I like Timon and I am fenced on Trice, although I have to admit I am leaning more toward hating.
Maybe I read it with a jaundiced eye, but I got the impression Timon would never actually do it, that he was just screwing with his brother. As in, just the idea of it alone would drive Tor crazy, a subtle revenge for Tor changing his nature. I never got the impression sleeping with Ali was a threat he would actually go through with.
Plus, I am pretty sure Ali promised not to sleep with his family, never mind the under aged one. Don't forget the only reason Timon can be with Trice is the wife thing. Ali might be easy, but I don't think she would do that to Tor OR sleep with someone underage. I could easily see her tell Trice to screw off at the idea. Leading me to...
Trice might try, but only if the king ordered her to, she has never been cruel to be cruel, just when it comes to her missions as a spy. Even if she hurts herself while doing it, if you can believe her crying jag after she pulled a doretta on Tor in the dining area. That might make her a cruel bi$%# at times, but she does love Tor and she isn't needlessly cruel. Remember, Tor checked her, that is the only real solid fact we have on Trice and her motivations.
Lastly, do you guys read the same Dale I do? He loves conflict for his characters, why would he want to write a solution for a deliciously painful triangle? That doesn't make a bit of sense to me at all, not when he can keep making them suffer another dozen books
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That isn't criticism by the way, its what makes his stories so damn good. I wont say I can't be wrong, obviously only Dale knows, but I just don't see it.
Anyway... My two cents.