Diplomatic Immunity: Wedding Bells a'Ringing

[Rystil Arden]

“Oh, don’t get me wrong, I admire your composure and poise, Plydek, it’s just that you seem a little reserved. Moderation, no, I prefer to live life to the full and follow my interests as far as I can...after all, being a soldier you never know when you might be called away, of if your next day will be your last. I can’t argue about the last though, as family and friends are the most important things in the end.”

"And that is certainly one way to live. You experience everything to the maximum and burn bright and strong, but quickly, and the torch sputters out...I want to make sure I don't burn myself out with anything, so I live with more of moderation. I bet that your philosophy is based on your soldier's mentality of a possible death tomorrow and I know mine is based on my own experience and heritage."

 

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

"And that is certainly one way to live. You experience everything to the maximum and burn bright and strong, but quickly, and the torch sputters out...I want to make sure I don't burn myself out with anything, so I live with more of moderation. I bet that your philosophy is based on your soldier's mentality of a possible death tomorrow and I know mine is based on my own experience and heritage."

“Well, you’re right to a degree, as I said exactly that myself, and it likely does have a little influence on my outlook, but it’s also about wanting to accomplish as much as I can. Personally, I’m not too worried about burning myself out, as a personal project can last a lifetime, though if I were to lose interest in such a thing, I’d just seek out something else and follow that as far as I could. Each to their own though, is my way of thinking.”

 

[Rystil Arden]

“Well, you’re right to a degree, as I said exactly that myself, and it likely does have a little influence on my outlook, but it’s also about wanting to accomplish as much as I can. Personally, I’m not too worried about burning myself out, as a personal project can last a lifetime, though if I were to lose interest in such a thing, I’d just seek out something else and follow that as far as I could. Each to their own though, is my way of thinking.”

"Yes, I suppose so. It's all relative though--I'm trying to plan for the long-term just in case. So, what sorts of interests are your favourites then, to pursue to their fullest?"

 

[Bront]

"Somehow I don't think you'd pass as a suitor," Tyrus shakes his head and laughs.

"He was supposed to be developing trade routes and political connections, but is often the case when you give that boy a task, he fails miserably. It is utterly frightening to think of what sort of disaster it is going to be next year when I have to let him take over the mercantile ventures. It's impossible to teach that boy responsibility," Atreus sighs, "If only he was younger, like Orin, we would have more time."

"I though I'd try," Vasha says with a chuckle.

"I beg to differ. He showed great responsability when he helped me find my uncle, and he may have made a greater connection than he may know, but I need to talk to him first to see how well that went. But your son is a brave and loyal man, who will be a great leader and diplomat."

 

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

"Yes, I suppose so. It's all relative though--I'm trying to plan for the long-term just in case. So, what sorts of interests are your favourites then, to pursue to their fullest?"

“Well, let’s see...there’s magic of course, that alone is probably the pursuit of several lifetimes at least, and designing and modifying constructs, my little hawk here being my pet project. That’s what I spend most of my personal time doing, when I can’t spend time with my wife at least,” Tiberius says, smiling as he turns to glance briefly at the couch where Claudia is sitting. “So you see, I have mostly long term projects in mind, which I may not even finish given a full lifetime.”

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I though I'd try," Vasha says with a chuckle.

"I beg to differ. He showed great responsability when he helped me find my uncle, and he may have made a greater connection than he may know, but I need to talk to him first to see how well that went. But your son is a brave and loyal man, who will be a great leader and diplomat."

"You'll probably need to try pretty hard to convince the Rowaini nobility of that," Tyrus laughs.

"Oh, don't get me wrong. When it comes to slacking, dreaming, and doing things he's not supposed to do, he can show great dedication, but when it actually comes to work and what he's supposed to do, he's completely terrible. He's irresponsible, reckless, and lazy."

 

[Rystil Arden]

“Well, let’s see...there’s magic of course, that alone is probably the pursuit of several lifetimes at least, and designing and modifying constructs, my little hawk here being my pet project. That’s what I spend most of my personal time doing, when I can’t spend time with my wife at least,” Tiberius says, smiling as he turns to glance briefly at the couch where Claudia is sitting. “So you see, I have mostly long term projects in mind, which I may not even finish given a full lifetime.”

"Ah, I see. How long is a Praetor's lifespan? I seem to remember it's more than a Rowaini and less than an Altanian."

 

[Bront]

"You'll probably need to try pretty hard to convince the Rowaini nobility of that," Tyrus laughs.

"Oh, don't get me wrong. When it comes to slacking, dreaming, and doing things he's not supposed to do, he can show great dedication, but when it actually comes to work and what he's supposed to do, he's completely terrible. He's irresponsible, reckless, and lazy."

"Well, I might pass then. From what the others have said, Rowaini nobility isn't particularly well suited to a woman who enjoys her freedom. But I'd still visit her."

"He played an important part in what could be a turning point for Arris, I think that says something. Besides, you never know till the pressure's on what someone can realy do. You've raised him well, he'll be a good ruler. He's open minded and willing to look at the big picture."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Well, I might pass then. From what the others have said, Rowaini nobility isn't particularly well suited to a woman who enjoys her freedom. But I'd still visit her."

"He played an important part in what could be a turning point for Arris, I think that says something. Besides, you never know till the pressure's on what someone can realy do. You've raised him well, he'll be a good ruler. He's open minded and willing to look at the big picture."

"I'm glad to hear it. Just let us know if you are ever coming, and we'll try to arrange some time for you to have an audience."

"The big picture is important, but the boy can't deal with the small details, and failing to grasp them is a dire flaw in character. While the big picture needs to be seen to advance, the small details must be mastered in order to keep everything from falling apart."

 

[unleashed]

Tiberius Lucius Magnus, Male Praetor Warmage

"Ah, I see. How long is a Praetor's lifespan? I seem to remember it's more than a Rowaini and less than an Altanian."

“The High Praetor lifespan is about one hundred and twenty-five years on average...though it’s still a fair way short of an Altanian, as they usually live for centuries. So, how long is the average Rowaini lifespan?”