Vyschuss isn't quite as dumb as she looks, and she sees a bit more clearly than Jinjurr.

Yep. Never confuse the speech impediment with the brainpower...

And teasing Murphy like that where Vysh can see? Bad Move. I suspect she noticed that that's how Jinjur treats -her-. Little Miss Nasty Entitled Scion is about to have the wheels come off.

There's a difference between being "learned" and being "smart". She may not be articulate or book smart, but that doesn't mean she isn't able to think for herself and come to logical conclusions. Jinjur, on the other hand, is so blinded by arrogance and self-entitlement that she's rendering herself effectively stupid.

no loyalty among thieves

either that or she has far more intelligence than Jinjur does... which wouldn't be hard, considering

Looks like Kathy's plan has a more than middling chance of success.

Dissension in the ranks?

One can only hope.

I would like to point out that I think guns are Jinjur's weapon of weakness as she seems to be shooting herself in the foot over anyone she actually want to harm.

Like seriously Vyschuss is a lot like Murphy except much smarter (no offense meant to Murph). You really think she became a brigade general on brawn alone? Particularly in a militaristic society? I'd even argue that Vyschuss has a better grasp of strategy than Jinjur since she clearly knows when to cut her losses.

That and her vocabulary seems to comprise of a seven letter word Jinjur seems to forget exists.

Actually, both girls are generals "as compensation for having to wait so long for the Duchess to choose an Heir," according to what Fred wrote in his Diary. They have been Generals for only a couple of years.

"General Jinjur--both girls have recently gotten promotions, as a sop to quell their grumblings about the delay in choosing an Heir--is viewed as a competent military leader, but is seen as personally sadistic and scheming. Her soldiers serve her out of duty, obligation, and fear. General Vyschuss is a blunt instrument, and her command is administered by her senior officers. Since their units are loyal to the houses of Olnajine and Olgalili, their soldiers are naturally partisans, and, even though they personally don't like their Generals, they will support them and do everything they can to make them look better. They also know that if their General becomes Duchess of Rackenroon, their status will rise exponentially as they become the household guard of the new Duchess." --My Diary, by Frederick Usiku Kruger

'Viscous' indeed. When you start to see who your allies really are, it may be time to turn your coat.