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Some revel in success, others wallow in defeat, and as Russia and Austria celebrated their victory, the atmosphere within the London Government was particularly eerie.
Being a politician is not an enviable profession, and despite being in a foul mood, Prime Minister Gladstone still forced himself to send a telegram of congratulations.
It was necessary. The British public was watching, weren't they? Secretly supporting the Ottoman Empire was one thing, but openly, one must not be seen sitting askew.
The butterfly effect grew increasingly significant, and international conflicts were not as intense as in the original timeline, which correspondingly lifted the integrity of involved parties just a little bit.
Just a little, enough to save face. In the shadows where daggers should and should not be stabbed, everyone was still stabbing each other relentlessly.
