No clever person wouldn't use their intellect to prosper. I'm narcissistic, fearful and born unloved. The first is a core part of my being that cannot be removed, the second is my motivation, and the third is in the past and so cannot be undone. However, I, Anne-Veres de Cieltha refuse to stand down! I was born with ability, and so will use every method possible to thrive in this putrid aristocratic society! ...but plans can go wrong, you know?