I am. And why do you assume I'm not somebody old enough to be your grandparent?
[ Because technically he is. Even if he died in his late 30's. ]
Regardless, I suppose it's not my place to judge how one should deal with a pervert. But to my understanding, those in power usually conduct themselves with more dignity.
[ But ugh, whatever, that aside, he's way more interested in talk about social hierarchies. ]
You're the leader of a tribe. I see, the dynamics would be rather different, then.
But viziers and courtiers highly value their public perception. There is a reason they hire poets and flatterers to sing their praise. If one were found to have been sending crude drawings to a civilian, their reputation would suffer greatly, lessening their influence. Hence, the importance of dignified conduct.
Oh, you're one of those. The stuffy types. Makes sense, I'd say. Seen a lot of them trying to fuck around in secret. Kind of funny to watch, actually. You know a lot of them don't know the first thing about foreplay? That's enough to shame a man around a lot folks. Now, the noblewomen— they're a lot more creative. Always did enjoy chatting with them and keeping them from being found out.
[ This is probably not helping in what her image is coming off as but she's never been the type to be worried about that sort of thing outside of protecting her girls. ]
Then again, we leave that to the courtesans. My job is just making sure no one hurts anyone that doesn't deserve to be hurt. So are you some kind of nobleperson back home, gramps?
[ Is ... is this what people just do with this technology. Send ridiculous phallic drawings and talk about foreplay. Why are people like this. ]
Absolutely not. [ The thought of himself as nobility is worth a humorless laugh to himself. ] I was merely in the employ of such people. So I ask that you not make such assumptions about me.
But I can at least confirm your observations about nobility are correct. Dignified conduct is important, but what happened behind closed doors was a different matter. People will be people, I suppose.
[ He has too much faith in the world if he was expecting otherwise. ]
People will be people. So what else did you do?Most folks like that usually had some kind of advisor or attendant around them. I was a personal medic to a princess for a time. Think most of those noble sorts could use a friend or two.
Wonder if your rules were the same as the ones on my Star, actually... where are you from?
Huh, I write too. Sometimes. Fiction, though! And medical reports.
[ She does perk up at this, though. ]
I know where Europe is! That's on Earth, isn't it?! That's where France, Germany, Austria, Italy and England are from! [ From?? ] And my Star- I guess you could say is my world. I'm from a world called "Hydaelyn"! That's the Star we come from.
Bet you don't know about that where you're from— what do you call yourself??
[ 'From'? The word choice certainly earns a curious tilt of the head, but he's much more intrigued by what follows. ]
Certainly, Hydaelyn isn't a name I'm familiar with. But your wording suggests you're aware of other worlds, as well. I'd like to ask if these other worlds are physical planets, or are separated from your world by something other than physical space. Like time, perhaps. And are these other worlds also populated?
[ He's way more interested in this sort of scientific talk, and he only adds as an afterthought, ]
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you don't sound like someone who'd appreciate leeches
and I'll behave however I like as a matriarch or myself! especially to perverts like that
don't tell me you wouldn't do the same
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But speaking as a bystander, this felt rather perverse to receive, as well. It's difficult to condone.
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and of course it was perverse in return. I'm just giving back what he sent.
If he can't take it then he shouldn't dish it so maybe he'll think twice about rubbing himself off to my feet
twelve you're like my gramps
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[ Because technically he is. Even if he died in his late 30's. ]
Regardless, I suppose it's not my place to judge how one should deal with a pervert. But to my understanding, those in power usually conduct themselves with more dignity.
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why does a leader have to be more dignified in this situation? my tribe's rolled a man down a hill in a barrel for not stopping his harassment.
among other things
where'd you come from then? did you have to smile and take a lot of shite all the time?
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[ But ugh, whatever, that aside, he's way more interested in talk about social hierarchies. ]
You're the leader of a tribe. I see, the dynamics would be rather different, then.
But viziers and courtiers highly value their public perception. There is a reason they hire poets and flatterers to sing their praise. If one were found to have been sending crude drawings to a civilian, their reputation would suffer greatly, lessening their influence. Hence, the importance of dignified conduct.
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[ This is probably not helping in what her image is coming off as but she's never been the type to be worried about that sort of thing outside of protecting her girls. ]
Then again, we leave that to the courtesans. My job is just making sure no one hurts anyone that doesn't deserve to be hurt. So are you some kind of nobleperson back home, gramps?
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Absolutely not. [ The thought of himself as nobility is worth a humorless laugh to himself. ] I was merely in the employ of such people. So I ask that you not make such assumptions about me.
But I can at least confirm your observations about nobility are correct. Dignified conduct is important, but what happened behind closed doors was a different matter. People will be people, I suppose.
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People will be people. So what else did you do?Most folks like that usually had some kind of advisor or attendant around them. I was a personal medic to a princess for a time. Think most of those noble sorts could use a friend or two.
Wonder if your rules were the same as the ones on my Star, actually... where are you from?
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[ This is actually a slightly sore subject for him ... so moving on! ]
I lived in Europe.
By 'Star' are you referring to a region? Or another planet?
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[ She does perk up at this, though. ]
I know where Europe is! That's on Earth, isn't it?! That's where France, Germany, Austria, Italy and England are from! [ From?? ] And my Star- I guess you could say is my world. I'm from a world called "Hydaelyn"! That's the Star we come from.
Bet you don't know about that where you're from— what do you call yourself??
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Certainly, Hydaelyn isn't a name I'm familiar with. But your wording suggests you're aware of other worlds, as well. I'd like to ask if these other worlds are physical planets, or are separated from your world by something other than physical space. Like time, perhaps. And are these other worlds also populated?
[ He's way more interested in this sort of scientific talk, and he only adds as an afterthought, ]
I am called Caster