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Post by Keyleth on Dec 11, 2018 11:15:12 GMT -8
She nods as Nestrim speaks.
“I understand that. I figured for the time being there might not be enough trained help to be had there. Should I contact Mother and see if she can help us find a matron?” She pauses then her cheeks go pink and she shifts in her seat.
“Or I could stop stepping on your toes and trying to do your job for you.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 11, 2018 11:32:05 GMT -8
Nestrim leans over and touches her hand, "You are not interfering. The kingdom, the house, everything is yours and I welcome your input. I might be a little frustrated if I was in negotiations for months and you changed something, but that is part of being empress."
He thinks for a few moments, "I truly do welcome your help, it means you are engaged and want to participate. Before you, the only ones I have met that did that was mother and father."
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 11, 2018 11:54:27 GMT -8
Her brows come together.
“Why would you not? Honestly how am I supposed to command respect if I don’t treat people with respect. I wouldn’t ask anyone to do anything that Im not willing to do myself. I don’t want to rule through fear.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 11, 2018 12:21:59 GMT -8
Nestrim chuckles darkly, "Most do not rule through fear, that would mean they at least cared about something. Most rule through indifference, just making sure their families stay rich and that others kiss their asses. You would never be like that, it is why I changed my future plans."
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 11, 2018 12:53:17 GMT -8
Key looks disgusted.
“I suppose there’s nothing to be done about that. I just hope we can set an example that their people will start to insist that they follow.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 12, 2018 4:27:21 GMT -8
Nestrim smiles at his sister, "You have already done that. In fact I know of a couple houses that have changed some of their policies to be more in line. That is a good sign. I don't think they will officially sign yet, but they are seeing if they can live with the changes or not. That is more than father got from them."
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 12, 2018 6:41:41 GMT -8
“That is a good sign. I have to admit that Im surprised. But why would they not change for your father? He’s a good ruler, what makes me different from what he’s been doing for hundreds of years?”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 12, 2018 6:48:57 GMT -8
"There are a few reasons. One of them is you are new, you don't have family history. Some like father, but our family and theirs have centuries long feuds and someone new can overcome them. Some probably are looking at it thinking they might be able to turn you towards them and how they want things, whereas they know father won't budge on some things. Some, in the future at least, I think will do that just because they have been waiting for the Surana line to return."
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 12, 2018 7:21:09 GMT -8
Key’s eyebrows climb into her hairline.
“I shouldn’t be surprised that someone would disrupt their whole way of life and the lives of their subjects just so they can get what they want and change everything back again.” She shakes her head.
“It makes me angry. It’s pretty selfish. They’ve forgotten that they are servants of their people.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 12, 2018 7:26:08 GMT -8
Nestrim blinks a few times in surprise, "There are a few who think that way, but that isn't how monarchies and kingdoms work. Almost all rulers, including the ones that will follow you would never agree they are servants to the common folk. Almost all of them will claim divine right to rule, the Seldarine made them rulers, or in the case of humans or orcs the strongest sword made them rulers. That is probably not something you want to say outside of these rooms unless you are only with people you trust. That would be enough to get most rulers to back your usurper."
Nestrim takes a breath, "I know that is where you are coming from, as does the family and all of us have agreed that is what we are, but that is not what almost any ruler would believe, so whatever you do, do not say something like that to another ruling house, or even to people you don't know." He laughs, "Or you will make my job a hundred times harder".
He pats her hand reassuringly, indicating he is not offended by what she says.
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 12, 2018 7:37:42 GMT -8
“The last thing I want to do is make your job any harder than it already is.” She makes a locking motion in front of her lips.
“Secret safely locked away. Have you heard from either the librarian in Arborlon or the one in Port Said? I asked them if they had any information on the Surana line and it’s been a while. Im trying to put together a family tree so that I can trace my lineage back to the Surana Empire.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 12, 2018 10:05:34 GMT -8
A frustrated look crosses his face, "The library hasn't been as responsive to my requests as well. It could be they are getting a deluge of requests sometimes that can slow the research down. You are new, the sign of the gods are new, there is a lot moving around."
Nestrim sits back, "Or, and this is a conspiracy theory not based on any facts, they are stalling. I don't know why they would, but they control the information."
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 12, 2018 11:58:16 GMT -8
Key rolls her eyes.
“Is there anything we can do? Is it possible they are testing us somehow? Are they susceptible to bribery? Could someone have bribed them to slow down our research?” She curses under her breath.
“We may want to talk with Sobhan and see if he can get some answers.”
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Post by Dungeon Master on Dec 12, 2018 12:36:19 GMT -8
"Nothing can be done, they can pick and choose who they want to give assistance to. Though it really could be taking them that long and they are that strung out on resources. There are other options, I know that Sobhan has requested from various entities he trades with information we have been asking from the library. I hope he can find something different."
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Post by Keyleth on Dec 12, 2018 13:41:42 GMT -8
Key sighs.
“Thats too bad. I have my fingers crossed in hopes Sobhan can get things done. He has a pretty high success rate.” She smirks.
“What are you working on that needs library research? It too bad we don’t live close enough to pop in on them and bug them in person.”
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