Though weak-willed and sycophantic, Fastius was handsome and Nayax allowed him to live for the sake of convenience. He cared for their young son Leto and ensured that the family always had enough money to get by. With his money backing her, Nemesi was given a good education. She displayed prodigal talent as a musician, excelling in her studies of Theelin opera and becoming a competent actor in the process. Though encouraged by her mother to pursue a career in such a field, Nemesi had greater aspirations. Her mothers influence, as well as the praise of those around her, had instilled Nemesi with a strong sense of pride and ambition, an ambition that would take her beyond the borders of the Hapes Consortium...