Philip and Vanessa had worked together
To set out strategic, operational details
She had been instrumental
In removing certain cabinet ministers
She knew how the establishment functioned
And she damned well knew how to manipulate it
Academia would be no different
She would be a natural, so Tom thought
Desiree’s only a girl Tom
They will tear her to pieces
Unless she sets herself up as untouchable
That is what we have to make her
Impregnable, reliable, forceful, tough
And only the disaffected youth
Only the youngsters without hope
Only they, once they know who’s side we’re on
Only they can make that happen...