"Just checking things out before jumping in. How come you're not in there with the others Uurist?"

>>13233184
The dwarf has a point.
I believe that some amount of fraternizing with the enlisted is in order.

Where are our other ladies? They deserve some fun too.

>>13233184
Our goal this celebration: To charm several of our ladies into bed with us simultaneously. It will be as dangerous and difficult a campaign as we've ever fought, but with our charm, intelligence, and copious amounts of available alcohol, I believe that is within our capabilities.

After we go pull Laelith out of whatever dark reading corner she's hiding herself away in we should:
A) Dance with her (and the others)
B) Mingle with the enlisted, see what they think about us and the campaign.

>>13233250
I disagree. I think we should settle on one at a time until we've made the whole rounds and they know we're going to be romancing them all. We haven't even talked about a relationship with anyone but Jayne.

I do agree that our goal should be to coax one of them back to our tent tonight, however. Sansa or Laelith get my vote.

>>13233250
Justinian hasn't reached the stage of foursome/fivesome debauchery yet. One at a time until we have a cemented relationship with them all.

>>13233279
>We haven't even talked about a relationship with anyone but Jayne.
I'm pretty sure stealing their clothes and feeling them up while they make military reports from our lap counts as talking about a relationship. It's a pretty fucking transparent indicator of interest.

We can start by having charming and enjoyable conversation with them, preferably all at once, and bending our social expertise towards stopping them from fighting one another while turning the conversation in entertaining ways. As the night wears on and everyone gets a little more relaxed thanks to wine and delightful conversation, we can move the party to someplace more private. Play it by ear from there, but I bet we can pull of at least two at once.

On a completely unrelated note, I was thinking that once we finish this campaign and return to the capital, we should request that the Second Praetorian allow us to search through the Legions for those that have talent for elementalism and recruit them into our maniple for training as combat elementalists where appropriate.

>>13233319
>I'm pretty sure stealing their clothes and feeling them up while they make military reports from our lap counts as talking about a relationship.
You'll have to point out to me where the talking is in there. Yes, we are interested in them and they us. Everyone knows that. The talking part comes into play because we have not yet set out important things like wife/concubine or declared we intend to have LASTING romantic interests with any of them except Jayne.

Hell, we haven't even told a single one of them we love them yet.

a threesome or more is too fast we should at least marry them all or whatever we plan to do before trying that

>>13233348
>The talking part comes into play because we have not yet set out important things like wife/concubine or declared we intend to have LASTING romantic interests with any of them except Jayne.
I'm pretty sure all of them know that we're not marrying any of them right now, and all of them know that we'd rather like to sleep with them for at least the duration of the campaign. What more's to know? We're not proposing lifelong bonds, we're proposing a mindblowingly hot orgy.

>Hell, we haven't even told a single one of them we love them yet.
Telling women that is a deadly, deadly trap. Sex first, love later.

"Just making sure Sansa hasnt done anything foolish before I start enjoying myself. You?" you reply, walking with the dwarf to the counter the stew is being served from.

"Ah, I cant drink as much as I'd like so I thought I'd make enough of an appearance ta not insult yer girl. Though I may have to see about those drinking games she has set up." the dwarf replies, sitting down with his stew next to you. Off on the far side of the converted training yard Lena spits ale from her mouth, in distaste, before handing her tankard to Wulf, who shrugs happily before putting his arm around her shoulder and leading her over to where a few men are tuning up instruments they brought with them on campaign. Eventually the dwarf next to you burps "Good stuff, leaves you thirsty though. Care to go fill a glass with me?" he asks, rising from his seat.

>>13233411
>We're not proposing lifelong bonds, we're proposing a mindblowingly hot orgy.
>Telling women that is a deadly, deadly trap. Sex first, love later.
Okay I think you should reevaluate the consensus reached in past threads. It has been established that we're getting into a committed relationship with all of them, possibly Nyetini, and maybe Lena depending on how it goes.

>>13233437
>Care to go fill a glass with me?
Of course. Let's see what kind of ale Sansa was able to scrounge up.

>>13233437
Take a drink with the dwarf! He's a bro.

Where's Jayne? It's not like her to miss a gathering.

>>13233437
I'm wondering if we should give the man a shot of our special brew we still need to figure out. The man deserves it after taking on the noble bodyguard as well as he did in that second match up. Hmm. I wonder if Janos knows what it is. Otherwise there's no reason not to go along with him.

We can't let down Sansa, time to enjoy the party and hobknob with the men.

>It has been established that we're getting into a committed relationship with all of them, possibly Nyetini, and maybe Lena depending on how it goes.
Pretty sure we're giving Lena to Wulf.

And I am aware of that consensus. I'm also aware that it's been like a year and we've done fuck-all to achieve it, so it's time to move aggressively. We can invite them into more permanent status after achieving great success in romance.

>>13233437
Thank him for his offer, but say that perhaps next party; this seems like a night to be spent in the company of the fairer sex.

Then go find as many of the ladies as possible and start enjoying ourself in their company.

>>13233508
>Pretty sure we're giving Lena to Wulf.
You know how fleeting young love is. And Wulf is about to be gone for a while. It's possible Lena might fall for us. If she does, Justinian Trentz isn't going to turn her down.

That said, I'm all for them staying together if that's what they both want.

>>13233557

Dude, no. Bros before hos. Justinian Trentz does NOT cockblock. Especially not our protege.

>>13233586
It's not a cockblock if it just doesn't work out, dude. I'm not suggesting we try to steal her.

>>13233557

Great plan if we want to drive a wedge between our collective self and Wulf.

You pull out your flask "I think I'll have to do you one better before we can fill our glasses." you tell him, offering the flask.

Uurist takes a pull, and smiles almost as soon as he tastes the liquor "What did I do ta earn a pull'a the Commanders finest?" he asks you, returning the flask, which you take your own drink of before dropping the flask back into its pouch on the inside of your tunic.

"To be honest, you did quite well in subduing Gaerick, as did your men with his guard. I though some reward was in order." you reply, as the two of you finally approach the front of the shortest line to a keg. Across from you Jayne is talking animatedly with Janos and Kaitlyn, both of whom still have their hoods drawn over their heads, just in case some prisoner can see over or through the berm separating them from the field the celebration is being held on.

Once both of you have your tankards filled Uursit raises his just enough to indicate a personal toast "Heres ta you, heres ta me, if we should disagree..." the dwarf stumbles over the old drinking toast, not really able to finish it properly, as you are still his superior, "ah..." he stutters, trying to salvage the toast.

You decide to have mercy on the dwarf "Fuck you, heres ta me!" you finish the old drinking toast, aping the dwarfs accent, knocking your tankard into his in a rough toast, causing some of his ale to spill into your glass before you take your drink.

Uurist guffaws before taking his drink "Cleverly done, Commander." he compliments you, a bit of foam clinging to his mustache. "But it looks like Sansa's settin' up another game. I'll have a full glass with'ye later tonight, laddy." he promises before heading off to the corner of the mess tent set aside for the drinking games.

Get the general feeling of the men on our command. Hopefully it's that we are a god of war who has never lost a battle.

>>13233725
Now for the ladies.

>>13233764
Yeah, I think we should mingle with the men a bit. Get a sense of how they feel about us and our command. If not that, perhaps we should go visit Blackbird since it's been a long time since we've had a solid talk with the big orc.

Greeting: Hello meatbags.

>>13233779

Agreed. We focus so much on the womenfolks we hardly know the guys.

>>13233779

Seconding mingling with the men.

>>13233779
We can always get the women; but we need to make the men know that we're a commander to takes care of his men.

>>13233854
>We can always get the women
Yet somehow, we never actually DO.

>>13233914
I don't think anyone here is against us taking one of our ladies back for some one-on-one time tonight.

>>13233914

Observation: We're letting them stew with want for a little while. While romance is distasteful to this runtime, I am to understand the female meatbags will be more accessible once left to sit, much like wine on the rack.

Addendum: also, it is entirely likely we'll end up with at least one of them in our tent tonight.

With a full glass you wander through the crowd outside the tent. Most of the men salute you with a smile, others offer you a toast directly, or toast you after you pass. More than a few have something they want to thank you for, mostly for some time that you saved them or a friend by your presence in the battle line. after a while you have to break away because your tankard is being re-filled for you too quickly, as some soldier takes it from you to re-fill whenever you cant join that particular group for a toast, or even if they notice it empty as you pass.

You take the opportunity to go retrieve Laelith from her tent, where she is sitting, exactly as you had expected, translating another tome taken from Finian. "Justinian, I thought we weren't to go on picnic until tomorrow." she greets you

"And you are correct." you reply, shutting the tome in front of her "But I refuse to allow you to work all night again. We are celebrating our victory, and thanks to the integral part in that you played, you have no choice but to attend" you inform her, taking her arm and dragging her as politely as possible from her work and to the celebration. By the time you reach the field she is actively walking alongside you.

No sooner than you reach the field is she whisked away from you "Laelith!!" Kyria exclaims "I was looking for you, some joker out of Cornelius' lot thinks he can outdo you with a torch and a cheap bottle of whiskey, lets go show him up!" she exclaims, punctuated by the jet of spit fire growing and dying over the top of the field. Laelith raises an eyebrow and allows the Dwarf to drag her over to the group in question.

You make your way over to where blackbird is reclined against the berm, his firstwife under one arm, a tankard of ale on the ground next to him, and a comparatively small set of pipes in his hand, which he is quietly playing an upbeat tune on. "Commander" he greets you "what brings you this far from the center of the reverie?"

>>13234035
"Just came by to see you Blackbird. Wanted to congratulate you again on a good job with the raiding and see how things are with you."

>>13234035
Just wanting to congratulate you on both your first successful raid and your first trueborn. Tell me how the raiding went, I'm anxious to know.

Definitely time to at least mark the candle with one (or more) of the ladies. It has been too long, I say, and the ladies might find it... Getting stale if there is no progress.

Or we can just make out with them more. As I remember, we made out with Jayne at the least. Did we do it with Sansa and Laelith?

Romance Degrian! /strange advice

Let's see if any of the men have instruments and organize some dancing.

>>13234035

Recitation: "I like to know the warriors working with me. As well, I'd like to hear about your successes out on the supply line. We'd have had a much harder time of things here were it not for your constant harassment, no doubt."

>>13234105

Statement: Actually, Kyria we haven't done much more than steal her sash.

>>13234105
Yes, we've had kissy time with all of them.

Votes on who we should target for tonight?

>>13234035
"Moving away from the bouts of flame to ensure my eyebrow's safety? Checking up on my favorite orc and his lovely wife? Or simply drawn in by that siren song you're playing on those pipes there, where ever did you pick up such a skill?"

>>13234127
My vote is for Laelith.
Sansa after that.

>>13234153
We've got romantic picnic time with Laelith tomorrow and Sansa will likely be very drunk, which isnt a position I'd want for the first time together.
Jayne has been, buttered up quite a bit, and we're not far from that with him.
Kyria however, we could just scoop her up on our shoulders and carry her around, passing her up drinks and snacks. And of course, that first kiss with her.

>>13234153
I second this. Laelith is my waifu.

>>13234153
>>13234217
Kind of makes the picnic seem kind of counter productive if you guys are aiming to bed her tonight. Plus, I rather this kind of thing wait until we're back in the capital. I personally don't want any chances of drama between our captains in the small chance it does happen if we sleep with someone now.

Laelith then Sansa, but only because Sansa is going to be either drunk or tired after organizing all this, and we JUST had kissy time with her anyway. So Laelith.

>>13234233
We bed her tonight and then follow up with a romantic picnic tomorrow where we discuss our future together. I don't see anything wrong with that.

Also, even if drama happens we can handle it. Our ladies are professional enough that it will work out fine. At least they better be.

"I wanted to see how you were doing, and perhaps protect my hair from the firestarters over there." you reply amiably, sitting down next to the orc.

Blackbird chuckles slightly "A wise choice, and I am doing quite well, now that my wife is with my first child." he replies, setting his pipes down.

"Congradulations are in order then." you reply, lifting your tankard to the orc, who accepts your toast. After finishing the glass off you continue "Though I am curious as to how the raiding went, and where you learned to play your pipes."

"Ah, it was an excellent time, commander. My adoptive clan came together quite well, there was food aplenty, the winter days were mild, and we felt the heat of battle nearly every night to ward off the cold." The orc sighs contentedly "As to the pipes, it is something I learned when I lived among the New Clans, that was one of the first tunes I learned. Though I must admit I prefer the horn and drum for most occasions." he adds, leaning against the berm.

I'm thinking that if we're going to bed one of our ladies tonight, it should be Jayne. Don't know if we're far along enough with Laelith to try that just yet.

So either Jayne or Sansa.

>>13234265
I've not spoken with you about this before, but do you intend to stay with my maniple? If so, you would not be an Imperial unit... you would report only to me. Be of my clan. There will be much raiding, loot, and many wives to be had... you have probably noticed I already have four myself, and am considering more.

>>13234265
"If all goes as planned, then you shall find your fill of raiding and plundering in the next part of our campaign."

Though I have to question the safety of bringing a pregnant woman on the march, though.

>>13234282
We had Jayne wet and ready before in our tent on our bed. We turned her down because we've already decided to marry her and don't want to favor her over the others.

Sansa is good, and so is Laelith. I don't think we're far enough with Kyria right now to ask her back to our tent. The idea of sexing Laelith tonight and then going on a romantic trip with her tomorrow appeals to me, though, so I'll second (or third, or fourth?) that.

Let tender elf loving begin!

>>13234265
"How long were you and the other orcs who joined me against Khaless amongst the New clans and how did you come to join them?"

Huh. I wonder if Blackbird saw anything interesting about Khalless if he was with them when they got enslaved.

Remember guys, laelith has some serious baggage. I'd love to get down and dirty with her tonight but we need to make sure she is okay with it and be supportive no matter what happens. It could be that she wants to also but is afraid or will break down when the time comes.

Lot of trauma there. Be loving, tender, and caring.

I'd like to bring back up the fact that Kyria hasn't gotten anything beyond having her sash stolen from us. We need to fix this. At least so all the girls are on the same level.

>>13234548
I agree, besides, she and our girls have had their time to gossip and brag with eachother, and we told her she's falling behind in the race.
She might take this as an opportunity to up the ante

"How long were you living amongst the New Clans, then?" you ask the big orc.

"Since I was a young orc, just barely mature. That is when the last of my fathers clan perished. I wandered for a time, then began protecting my simple kin. It was tiresome, but the nights were safer, and the food better. I had planned on leaving the clan now known as Sullen Mountain before long, but then they were captured." The orc informs you plainly, taking another drink from his tankard.

"I see." you reply politely, glad that for once his life had nothing to do with the cult youve been running into so often of late "Then I suppose life with my maniple has been much more, to your liking, than protecting the New Clans?" you ask him amiably.

"The fights are good and steady, my tasks are agreable, the food is nearly as good as your payment, and the work you set me too I would do but for the joy of it." her replies

"Then I suppose the prospect of our next mission is quite pleasing to you then?" you ask, rising again.

"I look forward to our arrival in uurlanth more every day." the orc replies, his content features offset by the animalistic smile he wears only when raiding or talking of battle. You look out at the celebration as you leave the Orcs, Laelith seems to have taken over the entertainment, and has a fire dancing above the crowd with the drums, horns, pipes, and any other instrument that can fit itself into the raucous running tune your men have started. Jayne is now talking with Sansa, who is admirably sober yet, and across the party Kyria seems to have a group of soldiers engrossed in some story.

>>13234548
We also healed her. But yes, I suggest focusing on her when she gets back. But tonight and while she is gone should be Laelith and Sansa time. Sansa needs some hot dickings badly too.

>>13234597
>Sansa, who is admirably sober yet
But not for long! Oh Sansa, you so crazy.

Let's go join in with Laelith. We can try to make the ground move and flow in time with the music.

>>13234597
make our way out of sight, what story could be so engrossing to these soldiers? A story new, not told before?

>>13234597
Much as I want to go after Laelith first,
-she's still emotionally unstable
-we'll have a great chance to sleep with her tomorrow, so the others take priority tonight

Even better, Jayne and Sansa are together. We can charm them both, and hopefully Kyria will notice and drop by to stop the others from pulling farther ahead. With luck.

>>13234597
See what Kyria's story is I guess. I'm also so dumb for not realizing it earlier but when we asked her about her runecrafting, she said she was able to create steam if I remember correctly. I can't believe I didn't realize we may have a source of steam power.

Go watch Laelith work her magic. Maybe play with her a bit and try to catch her eye and distract her.

>>13234673
Good point, but you're still the only one going for multiple women tonight. But still, good points with Laelith. She's not a delicate little flower though and it's been months since we last talked to her about it so I think this is a good chance to take her back with us.

>>13234673
Eh, I fear that I still must go with what I posted previously. Sansa is fine too, but I do agree with the anon who posted about the sweet loving tonight followed by emotional bonding tomorrow.

You make your way over to Kyria and the group listening to her "And thats the best part!!" she exclaims "The dolt was so dumbstruck that all he could manage was 'oh, sorry to intrude' and he walked out, that easy!!" the entire group erupts into laughter, barely managing to lift their glasses to you as you approach.

"I'm assuming I missed the best part?" you ask sheepishly, a small grin on your face.

"No, you heard the best part, just missed the what makes it so funny." Kyria teases you "How goes it, Justinian?" she asks you, heading over to the kegs with you.

>>13234708
while I appreciate what you're going for, its probably not the best Idea to break the concentration of the person controlling the flames dancing over the crowd of people

>>13234794
Oh you know, it goes. Much like those wagons you seem to be doing so well with. How are you getting along with Degrian?

>>13234820
Good point.

>>13234794
"Things are going well. Sansa has done a good job of organizing this. Finding that working with Degrian has no problems?"

>>13234794
Much better, now that you're accompanying me. I was hoping to spend a good deal of tonight in your company.

Then segue into >>13234855 while she's puzzling out exactly how much we meant by that.

"Well enough" you reply "How are you getting along with Degrian?" you ask, filling your tankard one last time.

"He's a bit of a workaholic, but agreeable enough." she replies, taking a drink as you walk over towards Laelith, Kyria following you.

"Why is it that you left Laelith all to herself after dragging her into the middle of the crowd?" you ask the dwarf, sipping from your drink.

"She's so reclusive, I thought it would do her well to be with as many friendly faces as possible." Kyria replies "And shes so incredibly cute when she's nervous." the dwarf adds.

"You just wanted to torment her." you accuse, taking another drink.

"Well, what else am I to do with a recluse at such a well put together party?" she asks you.

>>13234989

i could think of some things to do with you *wink

>>13234989
"I suppose it'll be good for her. It's good to see her actually out amongst the men rather than thinking no one would ever forgive her for the past."

Yeah, I have no idea what people want to say to her. Someone else post.

>>13234989
Well, I think it will do her a bit of good... that said, she's looking a little green. I should probably go be the knight in shining armor and pluck her from the crowd. I don't want any of my men to get too inebriated and lose a hand.

>>13235068
Me either. I thought the consensus was Laelith or Sansa, with Laelith being the favorite?

While I like Kyria, there aren't many things we can do here that don't involve spending most of the party with her.

>>13235073
>I don't want any of my men to get too inebriated and lose a hand.
Why can I see this happening?

>>13235094
Well the earliest consensus seemed to be leaning towards her before we had the option so I went with Kyria just because before it seemed like people wanted that. Now those people seemed to have disappeared or have no idea what to say.

I don't think the consensus changed. I know my opinion didn't, I just didn't feel there was any point in spamming the thread with the same opinions over and over.

Let's go save Laelith from the crowd and take her to a nice dark corner to sit down.

>>13234989
Laugh. "Well, your plan certainly seems to have worked out well, and I confess that I too have a fondness for tormenting lovely ladies. As you well know." Wink. "Shall we go make sure she's enjoying herself, though?"

Proceed to spend some time speaking with Kyria and Laelith both. We cannot do tons of this one-on-one stuff if we're trying to work the harem.

>>13235171
Threesomeanon? Is that you AGAIN? Stop.

Let's go sweep Laelith out of the limelight though, arm around her waist and disarming smile drawn.

You polish off your drink "I guess I should go save her from that crowd before someone gets too drunk and looses a hand" you announce to Kyria. You wade through the edges of the circle until you reach where the elf can see you when she next turns in your direction.

When she does she sets off one last spray of flame, before she takes a bow and heads towards you, looking rather exhausted. "thank you for saving me." she says breathilly, clearly sweating as she puts her arm around your waist and leans on you for support.

>>13235115
Laelithfag here. I just posted a couple times making my opinion known and stopped. I didn't change my mind. Elf poon or bust, tonight. Then we romance and bond with her tomorrow while alone in the woods.

>>13235193
No, I will not stop. I'm not even demanding that we sleep with them both this time around; Laelith could use some time spent in a social arena much more than she could some time in a dark corner with us, and you lot still want to chase her as our first for some reason. I'd rather go with both, sure, but if we're stuck with just one move on Kyria because Laelith is ours tomorrow and could use a party for her social growth anyway.

>>13235220

Kyria and I thought it best that you come out of your shell a bit. It seems to have worked. You look like you were having fun.

>>13235220
"Wow, you shouldn't overdo it like that. The men enjoy the show but you should have fun too. You don't have anything to prove, at least not to me. Come on, let's go get something to drink and sit down."

Then let's head to a secluded corner overlooking the party and sit together to eat/drink and talk. She's been the center of attention long enough.

>>13235246
Yes, and it has been noted. Everyone else just states their opinion and leaves it at that, you just keep on going trying to skew the vote or something. We all like the thought of multiple partners and of romancing Kyria. Just neither of them right now. We can make some strong moves on her when she gets back from the mission in a few days.

>>13235220
Use >>13235251, then wave over Kyria and have the three of you sit down somewhere not in the center of the party but not particularly isolated, either. Proceed to enjoy some conversation while wildly flirting with both ladies at once. Take advantage of the fact that Laelith is leaning on you heavily to try to provoke Kyria into making her own move.

>>13235220
"I think you were doing a fine job. Did you ever imagine yourself as the center of attention in my maniple when you first joined me a few months back? You've come a long way."

>>13235327
I don't think making one post in reply to each of Pax's posts, plus explaining and defending my goals if and when questioned by other players, is "trying to skew the vote". It's not my fault nor problem if others don't wish to input actions at every prompt to do so.

>>13235220
Tsk, looks to me like you could use some genuine relaxation. You aren't just entertainment, though I know the men enjoyed the lightshow. Thank you for that, by the way, it was quite beautiful.

>>13235367
Nobody else wants that bro. Sometimes you just have to let these things ride when that happens, I've done it plenty of times so far.

I'll second taking her to a dark corner for relaxing, drink, food, chat, and cuddling.

"We just thought it best if you were taken from your shell every now and then, and you seemed to enjoy yourself well enough, though you dont have to exert yourself overly much for the sake of entertainment." you inform the elf, as she wipes her face again.

"Who did you decide that with?" Laelith asks, half smiling half scowling.

"To be honest I thought that on my own, but Kyria seems to agree with me, that's why she left you in the center of the crowd." you inform the elf, filling a glass for her, and one for yourself as well.

"When I get my hands on that dwarf..." Laelith threatens, taking a drink from her glass as you lead her off to one of the quieter corners of the celebration.

"I dont think she'd mind that all to much." you inform the elf.

After a few seconds she laughs, still leaning into you "And you?" she asks "I never did find one of those robes you took." she teasingly lies.

Where all the trips at tonight? This quest usually has a much higher proportion of them. Weird, Gent, Laurentus, Servant, ect.

>>13235413
"Oh? Well, I suppose after the party is over we could head back and look for it together. I'm sure it must have simply been lost in the jumble of chests and maps I keep in my tent. Only if you want to have it for tomorrow, of course..."

>>13235413

Recitation: "Maybe Kyria could help us look for it?"

>>13235413
"Well you did say you thought it'd make my life interesting if I took your sash earlier. So I decided to heed your advice and leave them behind. Surely that would make my life just as interesting if not more so."

Eh, tomorrow is my last day before my holidays. Distracted getting work done and people trying to use my comp. Likely going to be leaving soon as it is tonight since I am busy the next three days. No idea where the other trip guys are.

>>13235413
>and one for yourself as well
Do we keep downing these? It's been noted that our glass was refilled like twelve times. Cut that shit out, or we won't be charming anymore.

>>13234989
>"And shes so incredibly cute when she's nervous." the dwarf adds.\
>The pair walks away, laughing about... something. Kyria makes a grab for Sansas filthy crimson sash, but her hand is smacked away before she can touch the cloth.
Kyria confirmed for totally bi.

>>13235413
That's no good, we'll have to slip away and look for it later tonight. I'm afraid we might be searching all night, however. My tent is a dreadful mess, you see.

>>13235459
>>13235502
Okay, I'm clearly not the only one anymore. Kyria/Laelith/Justinian threesome, tonight. Let's make it happen. Get Laelith feeling passionate, then invite Kyria over and everyone moves somewhere private.

"It must have gotten lost in the mess of chests and maps in my tent. If you like we could look for it after the party." you reply, resting a hand on Laeliths thigh.

"Why after the party?" she asks you "I'm sure we would have a better chance of finding it if we started looking sooner."

"My mind is still to distracted by the lightshow you put on, the beauty of it..." you excuse yourself.

"A flatterer I see, but what is the real reason for waiting so long to start looking?" she presses, now laying down in your lap, looking up at your face. Clearly enjoying the chance to rest after her little performance.

>>13235524
This:
>>13235502
is me, and I'm not onboard for a threesome. Just our sexy elf. I was just pointing out that Kyria goes both ways, not endorsing it. I still believe that we need to romance them all one at a time before moving on to group funtime.

>>13235538
Well, since you put it that way, I suppose we are wasting time sitting here. I've already put in my showing as the commander, so perhaps we should quietly excuse ourselves...

>>13235543
You sadden me, other Anonymous.

>>13235538
Oh ho, the lady truly wants her robe back, I see. Well, I suppose I've never been one to deny you anything have I my dear? Let us go search as soon as you finish resting that pretty head of yours.

We should totally grab Kyria for a threesome. Just sayin.

>>13235538
Bend down and kiss her. "I simply wanted to make sure you were well rested my love. Robe searching is tiring work, I wouldn't want to see you give out in the middle of the search. You seem fairly well rested and aggressive to me, though. Shall we go?"

still catching up but I am against having our first time with any of the ladies be more than just us and them

love the quest Pax keep up the good work! by the who were the immortals were those the gods or were there like immortal humans in the past?

>>13235623
>or were there like immortal humans in the past
Ding ding! New Trentz Goal added!

No threesome yet. I said it earlier in the thread but I'll just repeat it now.

>who were the immortals were those the gods
The immortals were dragons, elemental princes, etc., I think. Not human and generally not even humanoid.

>>13235623

Statement: The immortals was a blanket term for the 6(more?) Dragons and Two elementals the gods created with the world.

>>13235671
>ten elementals, a matriarch and patriarch for each element

"I simply wanted to ensure that you were well rested, searching for robes can be tiring work, and I would hate for you to pass out from exhaustion before we found it." you reply, running with the pretense

"I think I have recovered enough of my energy to go dig through your belongings." Laelith replies, pushing herself up from your lap. You catch her waist in your arm as you rise, and lead her to your tent. "But where to start looking?" Laelith asks as the two of you enter your tent.

Well, this session certainly took an interesting turn before I found the thread.

>>13235722
Well, I'm afraid I had several hiding places. At first stored them over in that far corner there, where one must search on their hands and knees... but with this earthen floor I'm afraid our current attire would be filthy! How do you propose we solve this? If it's not there, I also stored a few of them near my bed to keep you close to my heart. Searching there would be next, I think.

Awfully quiet in this thread considering the circumstances.

And I have no idea what to have Justinian say so I'm just gonna second this: >>13235775

>>13235816

Yep, thirding.

>>13235722
I can never quite remember where I put them. Perhaps we should have a seat on my bed? I do some of my best thinking there. Proceed to kiss/fondle/sex/OHGODYES/ZzZz.

Before we truly get down to business, though, we should gently make sure she's alright. I imagine she's been missing having relations with the opposite sex, but we don't want to push her. She's not going to break, but we don't want to hurt her unintentionally either.

>>13235816
My interests are in politics and military campaigns.
Not so much with romance.

>>13235837
I like it all, I have to say. We've seen precious little politics so far, but I imagine that will change when we get back after this campaign.

>>13235816
It's quiet in the thread because none of us can write quality romantic dialogue for shit. Even when faced with the horrible posts others have made that we know will be used if we don't write something better.

>>13235854
>It's quiet in the thread because none of us can write quality romantic dialogue for shit.

Same here, man.

>>13235722
First things first, we can't search in these clothes they will get dirty! and if I remember right I kept them all under my bed we should look in that direction. Bow chicka wow-wow.

Seconding
>>13235835
where we make sure she's okay. It could be a mood killer but better safe than sorry.

"There are a few places we could look." you reply, walking over towards your cot "I'll start with the chest behind my cot, and you can see if I lost it in the chests on the near side of it." you reply, walking over to your cot, Laelith following you. After enough time for the pretense to grow old you turn and pull the sash from around Laelith. "Found it." you announce as she turns around.

"How lucky of you." Laelith quips, pushing you down to your cot.

-----xxx-----CQ-----xxx-----

You wake the next morning to the sounds of Degrian and Kyria getting to work on your wagons, Laelith still curled up in your arms. You feel the elf shift as you sit up "Just a little more sleep" she mumbles, and arm reaching up weakly to your shoulder, the warmth of her skin on your now bare chest reminding you just how cold it is outside.

>>13235878
Well now that's done...

Cuddle up with her and let her sleep for a bit.

Although we'll have to figure out a way to get her back to her tent stealthily to avoid any awkward situations (namely running into Jayne, or any of the other girls).

We'll need to prepare for the picnic later, after all.

>>13235878
Looks like Laelith won one of the bets that the girls had going.

Ah, one more thing to do during these 2 weeks of preparation: train a signal corps from amongst our scouts, and those showing aptitude from within each of the companies.
The scouts have our very valuable telescopes ( I think we have 4 in all) for long distance communication, and someone wanted to attempt battlefield communication.
I don't know how well semaphore will work at such a low level, but someone wanted to try it.

>>13235905
I agree with all this except finding a way to slip her back into the tent. An army camp wakes early and stays awake. There's no hiding it, and I'm not even sure we want to.

Simply put, all the girls need to know that we're going to be shagging all the others. I don't think concealing it is going to help anyone, and might just hurt feelings even worse than being open about it. Assuming feelings will even get hurt, that is. We've been pretty damn open about our intentions, and concubines are common knowledge and practice.

>>13235911
Don't we already have the signal rings for that kind of thing?

I suppose we could develop a more advanced code for complex instructions, and using flags would probably be more discrete.

>>13235878
I would like to go through our legions and test everyone in them for elementalism. From what I recall, we only scanned our support staff previously, which is why we have a doctor, cook, and blacksmith as elementalists but no soldiers. We've got hundreds of men under our command- we should be able to scrape up at least another five or six guys for training in the elemental arts.

>>13235878

Right then...

How do we shrug this off when the girls find us?

>>13235928
Yes, but Justinian had to opportunity with Jayne just a couple sessions back. I'd rather wait a bit before having to explain to her why he slept with Laelith before her.

>>13235878
Lie back down and cuddle, it's a rest day after a hard campaign. When both of us are awake we should head and get breakfast together, then leave Laelith with a hug, kiss, and stern warning not to pack any sausages for later.

After leaving her to get that set up we should check on the preparations for the column we are sending to assist Nornz. Make sure everything is in order and kiss Kyria goodbye.

>>13235958
Why? I would think she would be overjoyed when we explained it was because we intend to marry her and wanted to be fair to the others since they will merely be concubines. We have good girls, the best even. She'll understand since she's friends with all the others too.

>>13235939
No, see we DID go through the entire maniple.

Those guys were the only ones we found who had the talent for it. That said, as I mentioned the last time it was brought up, we have reinforcements on the way. We ought to wait until the new men arrive to see if any of them may have the potential to learn elementalism. It would save us from having to do a sweep twice.

>>13235940
With a smile, a shrug, and a comment that it's not as though we haven't been hinting that we wanted to get busy with THEM for a while, but they always seem to dash off. Though if they're free this evening, hey...

>>13235940
By just saying "Well don't worry, I love you all and the order doesn't change that." Then spend quality time with each of them to reinforce that over the coming days.

I do believe that was our objective, was it not? To finally make them all into proper waifus via Justinian's spear of annihilation?

Yep. Finally happened.

>>13235983
>Justinian's spear of annihilation
oh god why did I lol

That's both so wrong and so right at the same time.

>>13235983
I believe one Anon mentioned having Justinian bed at least two of them before we march out, so we're half way there.

I suppose if we get a consensus we could go for all of them. Maybe a surprise for Kyria when she gets back?

...

the empire doesn't have one of those unofficial military things along the lines of "no man shall lay with his wife while on campaign", does it?

>>13235972
I know, but there is such a thing as discretion the morning after.

I suppose we can make it up to her later.

I second displaying it openly. We aren't hiding it, remember how every time we did anything with any of the girls they all knew about it hours later? Yeah, that's camp gossip for you combined with the fact that all the girls are friends anyway. No point in trying to conceal it. Let's sleep and cuddle with our first waifu then walk out with our arm around her and a big ass smile.

>>13236003

I'm fine with this, personally.

>>13236012
Highly doubtful, and nobody could enforce it. Soldiers fuck like rabbits in mixed regiments.

>>13236003
Throw in my vote for that consensus. If you guys are insisting on sleeping with each of them individually first, we can do all that now and then save the group bonding time for the post-campaign celebration after going home.

Also, seconding seeing that the detachment is prepared to go off.

After that we go and prepare for the picnic.

>>13236019
Me three. Though I say we shouldn't force it, we should just take natural opportunities. They WILL be provided now that we've stuck it in one of them. Oh yes, they will.

With a content sigh you settle back into your cot, a little longer abed does sound rather tempting. Laelith responds by draping an arm and a leg over you "Mmmm better." she mumbles falling back to sleep.

-----CQ-----

Eventually you both wake up, and stay awake, its midmorning by the time that happens however. "So, what will you tell the others?" Laelith asks you, putting her robe on.

"What others?" you ask, searching through your chests for a tunic that doesnt look as dirty as it is.

"I'm flattered, but you can give me an honest answer." she replies, turning to smile at you.

"You all have your own place in my heart, and what order I share a bed with you doesnt change that in the slightest." you reply honestly "But we can talk about that more later today, for now, it should be enough to know that I love all of you." you reply honestly, finally giving up and grabbing one that merely smells of dirt, with a few stains on the stomach. Laelith kisses you before leaving your tent, a happy spring in her step.

You make your way over to where your detachment for Commander Nomz is gathering. Wulf is glancing about nervously, though before you can ask him what is the matter, Kyria walks up to you "Good morning Justinian, how was your sleep?" she asks you, smiling.

>>13236120
Smile back. "Excellent. I believe I should thank you for your part in facilitating that."

>>13236120
"Restful. How was your's? Are you ready to go off?"

Kiss goodbye, whisper in her ear: "Comeback soon. I'll have a surprise waiting for you."

>>13236120

Recitation: "Quite restful, actually. Must have been my new pillow."

>>13236120
"Fitful. I seemed to always have this damn lanky bony thing poking into me during the night. I suppose I should get a smaller, softer bedwarmer soon." Give her a wink and a kiss.

"So what are the preparations like? Is everything on schedule? WULF! Lena is blind boy, go find her. She's probably wandering around somewhere asking for directions."

>>13236169
>lanky bony thing
From descriptions, I am under the impression that Laelith has a rather breathtaking body.

>>13236207
A rather breathtaking everything, actually, even with the scars. It made for a good quip, however.

>>13236254

Seemed more dickish than necessary to me.

>>13236261
Fine, fine. I retract it. I can see how it would be a bit dickish.

You smile back "Fitful at first, but after a while it became quite restful." you reply, winking "How are the preparations going?"

"After I finally got away from Degrian this morning, well enough." the dwarf replies

"Excellent" you reply "now stay safe, and I just might have a surprise for you when you get back." you instruct Kyria.

The curvy dwarf raises an eyebrow at you "And what sort of a surprise would that be?" she asks you.

"Well, I cant tell you, but you can have a hint." you reply mischievously, before catching her face and pulling her into a kiss, not particularly long or deep, considering where you are and what your doing, but considering that you wont get to see her for a while, you cant blame yourself either.

Kyrias face reddens slightly to go with her smile as she pulls away "I guess I'll have to be especially careful then." she replies, before heading off to yell at her battalion.

As she walks away, Wulf walks up to you, still lookihng nervous "Uh, commander, am I clear to depart?" he asks, glancing towards the tents again.

>>13236310

"Wulf, if you need to talk with her before you leave, I can give you a few minutes. Or is it something else?"

>>13236310
I'm afraid not, son. Whenever a soldier leaves base he needs to have everything in order. You seem to have a few things that still need to be seen to.

Word of advice, they don't just fall into your lap whatever you might think. Go tell her goodbye. I'll watch the force, so don't take too long.

>>13236310
>"Uh, commander, am I clear to depart?" he asks, glancing towards the tents again.
"You have 5 minutes to take care of any further business in the camp, then you are to make best speed to Commander Nomz."
Unless I miss my mark, he's looking towards Lena's and Bellatrix's tent.

"I can watch the force for five minutes, go say goodbye properly." you inform your ward, figuring you have the situation nailed.

"I, umm... that would be a bad idea." he replies, worridly.

"And why is that?" you ask, starting to feel worried.

"Lena, she got into one of Sansa's less, intense, liquors last night... I ended up having to carry her back to her tent, and Bellatrix was too gone to do anything about that last night, but..." Wulf explains, clearly worried about the hung-over protective sisters ire being turned on him.

>>13236389

"Oh. Well, then should Bellatrix ask, I will inform her you were a perfect gentleman."

>>13236389
*Sigh*

Alright, answer me one thing Wulf. How do you feel about her? I'll walk with you and wait outside in case Bella tries anything physical. But you should at least tell her goodbye if you care for her. If it's more of a passing fancy, well, I wouldn't risk it and it would be best to stop it here rather than risk breaking her heart.

>>13236389
"As long as nothing...inappropriate happened, there is nothing to worry about. I'll check on the two myself first; how's that?"

We don't want Wulf to be distracted when he goes.

>>13236444
Seconding this.

Still there, Pax?

>>13236389
"I can't believe I'm about to suggest this but maybe you should bring aurelius with you"

"All the more reason to deal with it now." you reply to him "If you let Bellatrix stew on this she could very well turn Lena against you while your gone. I'll go with you if you like, but provided the tale you tell is the whole truth of it, you have nothing to fear." you reply

The boy sighs "And the detachment?" he asks, still nervous

"Thats what battalion captains are for, Wulf. The men wont break to chaos in five minutes." you reply motioning for him to follow you.

When you reach the tent a cracking voice calls out "Who is it?"

"Ah, Wulf. I, um, I came to say goodbye to Lena and, um, see how she's doing." the boy replies.

"I'm dressed" the voice replies.

Wulf ducks into the tent, and you cant hear the whole conversation, mostly, you hear Wulf "Yes, drink water, and eat plain foods." ... "honestly your first time drinking? You had nearly half of Sansa's bottle." ... "NO!!!! Dont drink any hangover cure Sansa offers you, and dont let Bellatrix either, she's going to be angry enough with me as it is, I'd rather not have that on my head too." you hear laughter "What do you mean she wont be that mad?" ... "Thank you, Lena. I'll find you first thing when I get back." after a few more moments Wulf exits the tent, looking a good deal more relieved and optimistic, a controlled smile on his face.

>>13236549
That right there, boy. That's the kind of feeling you need to go out into the field with. Keep it with you. It will serve you better than the sharpest blade or hardest armor.

>>13236549
There. That wasn't so bad, was it?

So, *nudge nudge* did you kiss her?

>>13236549
Pat Wulf on the back.
"Sometimes charging forward is the right choice, given that you have appropriate reinforcements, of course.
"Victory in battle, boy."

>>13236570
"Now let's get back to the men."

I suppose after we see them off we should take the opportunity to check on Degrian's progress. (We'll probably deal with the picnic next session given the time.)

We should check in on Collin. Been a while since we just chilled with him.

We seem to have caught spam?

"And that, Wulf, is the feeling you want to leave for battle with." you comment as you near the waiting soldiers again "And as much as caution and patience can pay off, sometimes your better off charging straight down the center." you add "Stay alive, lead with courage, keep a level head about you, and you'll return victorious before long."

Wulf snaps off a salute before bellowing out the orders to march and setting off. You decide to go and check on Collin or Degrian, whomever you find first, but are intercepted by Sansa. "Good morning, Commander." she greets you, catching your arm and leading you toward the kitchen tent before you can respond.

>>13236671
Hello my dear, looking radiant today as always. Is there something wrong at the mess tents?

>>13236671
"What is it Sansa?"

"If you're trying to give me some of that hangover medication I can assure you that I'm perfectly sober."

>>13236671
So, Sansa, I heard you got Lena completely smashed last night. I'm rather envious of your bravery, you do know she almost killed me on accident while completely sober, yes?

The feeling of doom, it hangs upon us.

>>13236724

Then we face our doom like a man. For we are Justinian motherfucking Trentz.

"Why, good morning Sansa." you greet her as she pulls you to the line in front of the tent, smiling "I'm not hung over if thats what your worried about." you clarify sheepishly.

"I know, but you havent eaten yet either, and that isnt something I can let slide... you need to keep your energy up." she informs you, raising an eyebrow.

"Thank you for being so concerned for me." you reply "Poor Lena on the other hand..."

"It wasnt fair to her. Everyone else had something to drink, and I wasnt about to have a new friend not able to enjoy _my_ party because the ale was distasteful to them. How was I to know that she would finish half of the bottle?" Sansa replies as innocently as she can "I'll make it up to her, I-"

"Wulf already warned her." you cut her off, smiling

"Why is everyone so terrified of my cure? it works!" she exclaims "But you should have seen the girl drunk..." she adds, chuckling.

>>13236797

"Yes, by assaulting your sense of taste. I've had my face forced into mud that was easier on the tongue."

>>13236797
Ye gods, you're going to drive away my mage if I don't keep an eye on you.

That said... *pull her in to an embrace and kiss* good job with the party last night. Join me for my breakfast, if you would? There's nothing so critical right now that you can't spare the time, and you overwork yourself when sober. Heh.

>>13236814

DAMNIT, hit enter too soon.

"Do tell, though. I am listening."

"I'm sure it works." you reply "But if I wanted to sober up by accosting my sense of taste, I could chew mud, or something more edible" you reply, jokingly "But I am interested to hear how the mage in training acted drunk. Blow anyone up?"

"Its not that bad." Sansa defends her concoction as the two of you sit at a table to eat "Its not that she did all that much, its what she did. Normally such a gentle, caring girl as I'm sure you figured out by now, but after the first few drinks it was all Wulf could do to keep her from challenging everything that moved to something. She wanted to outdrink me, then Uurist, then the both of us at once. After Wulf talked her down from that folly she wanted to out-shoot Finian, then best Collin in a swordfight... you should have seen Wulf try to get that branch from her. But I suppose you had your own show by then, didnt you?" Sansa asks, leaning in closer to you.

>>13236894
You can have a show of your own later tonight

seems like the usual crowd isn't around tonight

>>13236894

"You should have told me you favored elves like that, if you wanted that show first, Sansa! I'd have gladly stepped aside for you!"

>>13236907
Seeing as we have plans with Laelith, I think making that promise is premature.

>>13236894
Indeed, and I suppose you and I will be having a talk on that subject before too long ourselves my dear aide. Laelith wasn't part of the bet, was she?

>>13236951
Sansa has already been confirmed by Pax to be straight.

>>13236951
THIS. It will be hilarious.

"I didnt know you thought of our Laelith like that. It was selfish of me to keep her from you like that." you tease, hugging Sansa, your food finished now.

"I, well, umm, no not like that I just wanted too..." Sansa is at a complete loss for words, so give her a quick kiss on the cheek.

"I hope I didnt cost you that bet, Sansa. I'll make it up to you, I promise." you ensure her.

She settles down after a few moments "I suppose I'll just have to make sure I dont fall off the bottom end of the bet then." she replies, mischief in her eyes

>we seem to be winding down, so I'll call it for tonight.
>someone archive please
>I'll be back wednesday at 9pm server time
>if you have any setting/didnt-fit-in-the-thread questions email me at paxcomquest@yahoo.com

>>13237000

orientation is of no concern when the goal is to keep your conversational opponent off balance.

that and comments of the like can lead to some very fun facial expressions!