Ancient Civilizations(Porne)

[Sallin_Kari]

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Well if it was with me, then you didn't inform me of it.

I'm more curious about what she's planning with her brother. What does she mean he's a little small? If she means dick size, how does she know that?

[I could make him taller, though that may take a day or two,] Freyr states, misunderstanding your implication.

[porne]

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Fairly positive it wasn't with you. I think it involved... Kiva the elf (one of my first RPs) and something related to Master PC?

She's more talking about his physical size when compared to Cuthanur.

[Hm, that and probably broader across the shoulders. Making him more like Cuthanur I think would help him out a little. But, I want to run it by him first.]

[Sallin_Kari]

[Will begin the mental calculations for that,] She nods. Okay, so that's out of the way. What else do you want to do before Leona tracks you down and forces you to do you duties as Queen?

[porne]

Hm, I suppose I could corner Cuthanur and get some 'desert' from him, but I probably shouldn't. I mean, it'd be fun and all, but he's already cleaned up for the day, as am I. [Oh, I just remembered. Sometimes, my physician says I need to eat or not eat certain foods to maintain my body right, can you verify anything they say?] I ask Freyr.

[Sallin_Kari]

[As long as you actually have the right amount of nutrients I can deal with any excess,] She explains before simplifying it, [In other words, too much is fine, as long as you still eat enough healthy food but too little will cause issues.]

[porne]

[Oh good. I fully look forward to trying all of the treats. Those girls around Cuthanur made me a little jealous, did you see how strong they looked?] I mutter before I surrender myself to the schedule of a queen.

[Sallin_Kari]

[I can understand the beauty of a well crafted form,] Freyr nods.

Leona gets you in short order, instructing you on your list of meetings. Mostly it's local nobles who are trying to ass-kiss themselves into a better position. Nothing interesting, until you meet with a man you recolonize from the party before the assassination attempt. Lionel Duclos, though you didn't have a chance with the rude Viviane Noir being there.

[porne]

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Did we have any specific info on him? In fact, I think it's fair to say that Leona would give Kat a slight briefing before each meeting.

"I'm glad we could finally have our meeting." I give him a nod as I sit back down from standing to greet him as he entered. I wait for the servant to finish setting out new snacks and teas.

[Sallin_Kari]

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Here is the blurb about him I have in my notes:
Governor of Kastia, Lionel borders Ironmountain, and as such has the best understanding and appreciation of them. A former naval admiral, as many governors are, he is familiar with the sea and the importance of the naval commerce they protect, but as a mostly inland portion of the Vracsio Union, his city-state benefits the least and is often sidelined due to it.

He also is the one where you get a lot of your oversea's trade though, and thus is responsible for your personal library.

"Yes our last on was... unpleasant," He says, heavily implying that he did not support Viviane's actions, "Now I initially didn't not request a meeting, but after seeing the wedding ceremony and the blood. I became concern... Concerns that didn't help with some rumors that were being spread around of an assassination attempt." He clearly want you to confirm whether or not it is true, without making it look like he is a potential conspiracy theorist.

[porne]

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Thankee. Sorry about my old man memory.

Also, Kat with the TMI shutdown!

"My husband is quite well, thank you for asking. So much so, that he was more than eager to complete his consortly duties. Multiple times. But that is personal business, let us discuss other issues. I want to thank you for the library you've been helping me build, I have found it quite useful. If you have more, I would be quite willing to pay top copper for them." I tell him as calmly as I can.

[Sallin_Kari]

"Good, I'm sure that your kingdom will not be wanting for heirs then. And no worries, I was simply doing my job of providing customers what they are in the market for," He brushes past that, before bringing it back around, "Still I heard rumors that the Holy Empire had sent an agent which I find most concerning."

[porne]

"Oh yes, I expect many many heirs." I tell him with a dreamy smile. "He even blessed me with magic so I won't have to wait nine months! Isn't that a fantastic husband." I coo about Cuthanur before returning my attention to business. "Hm, oh yes. They sent an agent or two, and we've been picking them up as we like. While I wouldn't mind a few different options to stock up on, as the threat from them is always an issue, I don't expect anything serious any time soon."

[Sallin_Kari]

You can see him mentally note the magical comment down for the future, but as you mention the agent you see his face turn with disgust, "Disgraceful aren't they. Talo preached humanity should come together and work as one, yet they, claiming to be her heir only seek to bully and hurt others."

[porne]

"I know, it's a shame, but it's not really something we can fix. We must hold the line, and hope that some of them realize that their priests are using their beliefs to abuse others. We can't force this realization from the outside."

[Sallin_Kari]

"No, yet they can force us," He says thoughtfully, "I'm getting pressure from them to embargo trade to you."

[porne]

"Truly? I am glad you told me. How much financial pressure is that, I can try to... counteract it if I can. I've recently married into fabulous wealth you see, it's like I'm a poor orphan girl in a fairy tale, her prince charming come to the rescue... Anyway, I would appreciate not being embargoed, very much so." I mention to him.

[Sallin_Kari]

"Well I am not in a strong position myself. If Viviane tells me to, and that is quite likely so she would no longer be bothered by it, then I would not be able to refuse... However, as I understand it you recently came upon a harbor of your own. Merchants being the fickle creatures they are, are always willing to chance money over the commandments from up high. If they would happen to find themselves at your port, there would be very little I could do about that, now could I?"

[porne]

I give him a wide grin. "Oh, certainly. Those rascally merchants, always undermining perfectly legitimate economic attacks with their desire for coin! Truly, I shall have to increase their wages, or they shall stray like a dog unfed!"

[Sallin_Kari]

"While I can not stand by you in public, my conscious will not allow me to let the Holy Empire just do what ever they want," His eyes glow with a righteous anger.

[porne]

"I understand. There are many things we're prevented from doing in public, and I want you to know, you're one of my dearest friends." I give him a warm smile at that, wanting him to know that we're together in this.