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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 10, 2018 3:38:20 GMT -8
Nestrim seems annoyed at himself as he thinks then speaks, "I don't know why I care what you think about what I should do about Luke, but I do. Is there something he has said? Are him and Rabbit having problems? I don't even know why I care..."
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 10, 2018 7:18:25 GMT -8
Key stuffs the rag back in her bag then picks up the sword and lets it vanish.
“He hasn’t said anything and to the best of my knowledge they are not having problems. What I can see is that Luke has a great deal of respect for you and as far as I know you are the only other lover besides Rabbit that he has spent more than one night with.” She looks at Nestrim for a moment, thoughts whirling behind her eyes.
“Well that’s a lot of speculation. I think I should shut up.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 10, 2018 7:26:50 GMT -8
Nestrim smirks at Key, "I don't think you should shut up. You are right about Luke, he generally only has one night stands except with Rabbit and I. She seems angry, but she always seems a bit on edge so i can't tell why. You are close with Rabbit, does she hate me? How much does she care about Luke? I can't get answers to these questions from her directly." Nestrim's eyes have a curious look, "I need my sister's help to get an understanding about how things stand."
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 10, 2018 7:49:09 GMT -8
Key thinks for a long uncomfortable moment.
“I don’t think she hates you. I think her discomfort comes from cultural differences. I think all she’s ever been witness to is a situation where the female is the one with the large herrem and is sleeping with whoever she chooses. Now the shoe is on the other foot and she is deeply in live with Luke to boot.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 10, 2018 7:53:50 GMT -8
Nestrim watches Key closely, all emotion slides behind a shield, "She loves him deeply... To be honest I didn't expect that from a drow woman. Their whole society eschews the idea of loving someone... So she is serious about him? Are we talking wedding bells and children? Do I need to walk away?" He ends that last question with a calmness that jars with the subject matter.
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 10, 2018 8:22:41 GMT -8
Key repositions herself in her chair, discomfort in the lines of her body.
“She knows that Luke is incalculable of monogamy. She’s okay with that, or seems to be. Im not going to tell you what you should do. That’s for you to decide. I know Luke enjoys your company.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 10, 2018 8:42:42 GMT -8
Nestrim nods, "Fair enough, I don't want to put you in too much discomfort. Will you let me know if it does get very serious between the two of them? Other than that though, have you decided what course to take declaring yourself? You mentioned you would present yourself this ritual, will you be taking requests by suitors... not necessarily following up on it, but accepting their applications shall we say?"
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 10, 2018 9:20:11 GMT -8
“I uhm.. really hadn’t thought about it. Im totally open to suggestions. I can ‘start taking applications’, but I have no idea how I should put it out there that Im open to taking them.” Her eyes go a bit wide with worry.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 10, 2018 9:25:23 GMT -8
Nestrim leans forward and reassuringly pats Key's hand, "You need to do nothing, they will come to me or Anglerond, we will vet them and then present what we know to you. You then decide if you want to meet them or not. Just give me a list of any requirements you have of suitors you meet."
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 10, 2018 9:43:21 GMT -8
She squeezes his hand.
“Well, this is going to be strictly a business arrangement. I think that they need to be comfortable with that. My empire will be matrilineal so it won’t matter who a childs father is. I would like him to be okay with talking my name when we marry, but that can be up for negotiation. I don’t want to have to give adventuring. Do you think Im missing anything?”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 10, 2018 9:57:11 GMT -8
Nestrim starts counting with his fingers as he talks, "I want to make sure I have everything you want, First, the have to take your name, let's not even give them an option or a question." Nestrim counts off his first finger."Second, they need to be clear they will inherit nothing. Third they have no authority over the child. If something happens to you, you need to pre-approve people who can step in as their steward."
He looks up at Key, "Of course you can continue to adventure, I don't think you have an issue with that as long as you have qualified people to leave. Don't take this the wrong way but I don't think you are built for day to day minutia of ruling."
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 10, 2018 11:36:36 GMT -8
Key shakes her head.
“You are right, I’m not. Im glad I have you and Anglerond for that. As far as a steward for the child, I’d like you or Anglerond to be steward of any children should it cone to that. Do I need to worry about an heir in the meantime?”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 10, 2018 11:45:26 GMT -8
Nestrim shrugs, "I am of two minds. If we set you up with an heir already that is not related to you, it will put pressure on them, and will endanger you as someone may try and take you out before you can solidify your claim. Or you wait, they realize you are the only link to this new Empire and try to take you out anyways to stop it in its infancy. The only way to get past this part is to have a child, whether by blood or adoption that would secure the line. If that happened Anglerond and I can ensure their safety.
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 10, 2018 11:53:25 GMT -8
Key sighs.
“So I need to turn into a baby machine, or find a child to adopt. Whom or where would I find such a child? Could I go to the warrens and find an orphan child? Or maybe an Orphan child from Arborlon?”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 10, 2018 12:12:27 GMT -8
Nestrim is quiet for a few moments, "I would say that would surprise everyone. No one would expect that..."
He remains quiet for a bit, "You need to be sure of the child though, they may inherit an empire. The other option is don't worry about kids right now. You are a powerful monk, surrounded by powerful adventurers. They might take shots at you, but I don't think anyone is going to be able to get to you through your own abilities and all of your team's."
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