Well, not in the sense of riding about on a horse and more that I got an honorary knighthood from Her Majesty for my war service, but—well, there were various insults exchanged some years ago—we're fine now, mostly. Just a permanent reminder that my being acceptable in society's a bit... conditional, on account of my lack of proper Christianity.
Well, she's a kind soul, in her heart—I respect people like her, but maybe a little too kind for her own good. There's plenty of people I don't know why she still lets attend...
Well, Vainamoinen should be executed for treason—even if they hadn't turned their back on the Crown after accepting aid from them, the murdered Admiral Villiers in cold blood during the conflict in Avenel, and I won't forget that—Admiral Villiers was a good friend of mine.
And then... well, the Countess would be displeased to hear me speak of it, I'm sure.
Well—having Lochaana Naarabot as the Guest of Honor is a bit much, isn't it? Everyone knows she's allied with the Groundcleansers, and honestly I suspect she might be one herself. And the Grand Army of Free Mars answers to her, and they're at open war with Britain!
...that, and—you do have to keep this in your utmost confidence, all right?
Well—there was an act of sabotage that led to the death of a very dear friend of mine, and—it seems the information was transmitted through her office.
Be very careful here tonight. I don't have conclusive proof—she said it was an aide, and... I don't have anything to counter that, but if you can learn anything to set the matter to rights, it'd put my heart at ease if I knew I could make sure it would never happen again.
Incidentally, I realize we've sidetracked from my original cause here... Some people have mentioned that opiates have helped with pain. It may be able to do something for your phantom pains as well, though do be careful not to take too much.
[This seems somewhat old-fashioned, if you ignore the... space stuff. Maybe that's still a thing that everyone has access to??]
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[ he just fucking pops off one hand, which turns out to be prosthetic. ]
Well, I've led a bit of a life, you see. Phantom pains.
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I can see that. How long have you noticed the phantom pains...? They can't be new I imagine, but...
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[ he takes a large swig from his flask. ]
I've always had a bit of trouble with the upper crust, knighthood or no.
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And then... well, the Countess would be displeased to hear me speak of it, I'm sure.
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...that, and—you do have to keep this in your utmost confidence, all right?
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Be very careful here tonight. I don't have conclusive proof—she said it was an aide, and... I don't have anything to counter that, but if you can learn anything to set the matter to rights, it'd put my heart at ease if I knew I could make sure it would never happen again.
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I'll see if there's anything to do.
Incidentally, I realize we've sidetracked from my original cause here... Some people have mentioned that opiates have helped with pain. It may be able to do something for your phantom pains as well, though do be careful not to take too much.
[This seems somewhat old-fashioned, if you ignore the... space stuff. Maybe that's still a thing that everyone has access to??]
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Is there anything else you need, sir?
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[Hmm. Any influence this guy wants to trade?]
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[ He will trade you 2x "all's fair in love and war" per low society influence you give him. ]
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I think I can do that much for you, at least.
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Doctor Blade will do, though I swear my name didn't influence my career choice.
[Ugh.]
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Have a good night, Doctor Blade.