>>1566834

>Wait till he talks

Denydenydenydenydenydeny

Deny what? Nothing happened.

>>1566834
>>1567038
Absolutely support.

>>1566834
>>1567038
>>1567047

Cold sweat fall from your forehead as you just stare at him, unable to say a single world. He just look at you, then tried to look anywhere beside you his eyes met you again. Albert snore quietly beside you.

"So...", He accidentally say.

"Hm?"

"Are you two...?", his voice is cautious

"Two what?", you play dumb then he make a circle with one hand and insert an index finger into it...repeatedly...Von Wesser actually blushed

"What is that? what do you mean?" Denial mode activated. You are a victim here and the actual suspect is drooling on his bunk.

He just stared at you...one eyebrow slowly ascend then descend.

"So...",he cough silently,"congratulations?"

You let out a massive sigh. Thank god he can read the atmosphere.

"Thanks...". Slowly the big elephant in the room is starting to disappear.

>Complement back
>ask about the punishment
>Ask about his opinion on the simulation
>Ask what is he doing now
>Write in

>>1567130
>ask about the punishment

>>1567130
>ask about the punishment

>Complement back

>>1567130
shit adding too my post here >>1567256

>No, We're not. I have a woman back home in my sights.

>>1567130
>>1567145
>>1567256


(not much activities eh?)

"So...", You broke another ice,"What did the instructor do to you?"

"Oh! the punishment?",he suddenly realized his towel is getting dry.,"Not that much. We have to scrub barnicles and rusts off the ships, the 'iron gates', and that fisherman boat. Pretty fun actually"

"Wait...the "Iron gates? That is a really tall towers", and large too.

"Yep", now he went to his bunk for some clothes. His was a bit far and almost isolated in the corner so you follow him." You should see it. Some of my crew fainter or puke because of the height when we clean the roof of the tower". He laugh.

"Well thank the Fatherland we won..." you wipe your forehead and he look at you with a narrow eyes

"You're still following? Oh well. Could you turned around for a bit?" He says and you did."Thanks. Anyways, that was some good tactics there. Where did you learned it?"

You could hear some rustlings from behind

>Your grandpa
>Your crew
>Turn around
>write in

>>1567267
>>No, We're not. I have a woman back home in my sights.
Do we?

>>1567276
nope but he doesn't know that.

>>1567276
>>1567283

Do you now?

>>1567306
M..maybe? I dunno.

>>1567315
We will see

For now, VOTES

>>1567331
>>1567270
>>Your grandpa
>>Your crew
>write in
Our classes or our teachers.

Did we learn anything from our grandpa?

Damn

Internet went bonky again. Just give 3 votes and then ill write. Sorry

>>1567270
>Your grandpa
>Your crew

>Your grandpa
>Your crew

>>1567362
That's fine.
>>1567347
>Did we learn anything from our grandpa?
I don't remember him being mentioned before.

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link to the first thread?

Also, reverse trap again?

>>1566834
Alright, is it Wesser or Wasser? The constant switching is driving me nuts

>>1567270
>Your crew
Also tease him by telling him that you wont turn around because you don't want to rob him of whatever dignity he has left.

>>1567747
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive/1539908/

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>>1568524
thanks mate

>>1567270
"Pardon my language but. MOTHERFUCKING SUN TZU"

>>1567270

Something like: >>1568678 is good.

>>1567270
>>1567347
>>1568678
Yeah let's go with this.

>>1568678
We should include Sextus Julius Frontinus and Carl von Clausewitz, authors who provide a general overview of tactics without getting into the minutiae of naval warfare.

>>1568680
>>1568710
>>1568756
"Pardon my language but. MOTHERFUCKING SEXTUS JULIUS FRONTINUS, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ AND MOTHERFUCKING TSUN TZU"

>>1567270
>>Your grandpa
>>Your crew

>>1568482

Yfw its a girl

Alright. Turns out my internet packet was burnt out and had to wait to buy it. Sorry bout that. Ill answer some Q's in return.

>>1567347
>>1567492

Yep.
It was mentioned in bits and pieces.
>Grandfather always say that denying the enemy supply is the best strategy.
>You are thankful Grandfather put some exercise discipline when you were little.
>As grandfather says, use the enemy's advantage against them.

>>1567347
>>1567421
>>1567483
>>1568482
>>1568799
Most votes are crew and grandpa. Didnt know you guys are gentlemen(or very noble if you want puns).

>>1568476
It's Wasser. Sometimes i write automatically. My bad

>>1567747
What do you mean reverse trap again?

>>1568678
Do Chinese literature already circulated around the globe? You dont know SunTzu

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>>1567270
>>1569022

"Some from my beloved Grandfather, some from my crew", You answer," You done?"

Some more quick rustling.

"Dont worry, Von Wasser. I wont turn around because...you know, I wont rob you of whatever dignity you had left". The rustling stops and you felt a sharp pinch on your back,"Ow!"

"Why dont you gloat more and see where that lead us?", Annoyed tone and the rustling resumes. You can feel a smug forming on your lips.

"You done?", How long does it takes to wore a clothes?"What's with me having to turn around anyway?"

"Almost," A small pause," A noble always have to look prepared and charismatic....Done!"

You turned and...He stood there, with fully buttoned officer dress and pants.

"Why are you using formal clothing now? It's night time!", you are flabbergasted. Surely not all high noble use formal clothing as a sleep wear...

"Hush you! It's a...von Wasser Tradition. Tomorrow is our formal graduation and I want to be ready for it"

Oh Right! better get some sleep or you will feel the hangover later.

"And uh...Von Brandt", He stammered a bit, which is rare,"Er...Nevermind. Good night!". He sat on his bunk...waiting for you?

>Press the matter?
>Get some well earned snooze
>Write in

>>1569022
>What do you mean reverse trap again?
He means a girl that looks like a guy.

>>1569074
Hm...

>>1569088
Oh! should have make meself clearer.

Again? Was there a reverse-trap quest?

>>1569074
Press the matter

>>1569074
>Press the matter
But that's forbidden love you fucking faggots.

>>1569074
>Get some well earned snooze
We are a refined gentleman, not some nosy old woman. Let the man have his secrets.

Test

>>1569074
>>1569266
>>1569570
>>1569354

Sorry. Got banned. Curse kept piling up

"What was that you want to say?" head still a bit buzzed from liquors and you dont feel like a patient priest

"Um..", he fidget a bit and you sighed

No, you dont need a second Albert

"Be a man and out with it",Your volume went a bit high and some sleeping recruits twitched a bit

Another moment of staring contest, Adolf took a deep breath.

"Join me in Von Wasser's ball after we graduate", You can see weight lifted from his shoulders

"Wha?", A ball?

"Yes. my dear parents would always throw a party for their only child. A boring noble party but a party nonetheless And I am inviting you personally"

This take you back a bit. A high noble party is prestigious and have a lot of etiquette but it is also a way to increase ranks by connections. A bit suspicious.

"Why?" the question escapes your lips

"Because you have defeated me in this battle", he lower his head."And as such-"

"Is this because of your noble pride isnt it?" Yeah, this is going to be another noble piss match.

"N-no..?", Yep, it is

"Conditions then, I would like to bring friends."

"Hartmut and Karl are already willing to attend. Their parents are a friend of mine"He slowly inflate with pride.

"No, i mean this guy" you pointed to comfortably sleeping Albert,"And Gabriel"

"The infiltration squad guy?"

"yep"

"hmm....", that's a long pause," ok. But only if you are there"

Go to the Von Wasser's party?

>Yes, alone
>Yes, Bring friends
>Nah, be with family
>write in

>>1569584
Note: you will be spending time with family before going to Adolf's party. by not going to the party, you can spend more time with family and friends

>>1569584
>Yes, alone
It's his party, we shouldn't have made demands.

>>1569584
>Yes, Bring friends

>>1569584
Yes, bring friends.

>>1569584
>Yes, Bring friends

Let's embarrass ourselves in a high noble party. PARTY HARD!

>>1569584
>>1569641
>>1569657
>>1569719
>>1569727

Life aint fun without friends making things more chaotic.

"Sure", Fatigue is starting to spread across your body. Adolf's face light up a bit.

"Ill let Albert and Gabriel knows". Then it dimmed until he shrug.

"Alright Ferdinand von Brandt. I shall send the invitation as soon as possible and wait for your arrival"

You nod and quickly went to bed. Alcohol is the best sleeping pill.

---

"ALRIGHT YOU MAGGOTS! YOU SHOULD BE PROUD!"

Trumpets are blaring and the Empire's national anthem fills the calm air. The graduation ceremony with instructors giving out medals and some important officers shaking the recruit's hands. Everyone is sitting on wooden bench in their sailor uniforms, facing at a metal stage with wooden podium.

The best part of this was your crew went into heavy hangovers, excluding you,Hertmut, and Karl. Dark eyes, quickly fixed hair, and sluggish movement. Albert and Gabriel didnt annoy you. Truly a peaceful ceremony.

After getting everyone in line, Instructor Rosch clear his throat.

"To those who survived this training, I congratulate you. To serve this great empire is a privilege and a sacrifice so that our family and children can continue to live in peace. The sea hold many uncharted territory but do not be afraid, we have the technology to conquer it. They are your land, your helper, your board to play war-games with. The enemy already polluted the sea with their heretical beasts so we must by the Grace of God, we must vanquish them and return nature to what they should. MAY GOD HAVE MERCY FOR THEM AS WE ARE NOT! FOR THE EMPEROR AND THE FATHERLAND!"

He salute and everyone follow. Pride on their inflated chest and strength to sacrifice their body for others.

"And now, for the graduation ceremony. Herr Edburd, if you may"

"Of course Komandant Rosch. Those whose name i called, please approach the podium"

He began to call names one by one, giving them medal and shaking their hands. First it was Adolf Von Wasser,then Albert,Erwin, Falk and then Gabriel?

Why is your name not called? Did you failed?

Friends and crew began to look at you after they got their medals, some worried while others confused. As the last names being called, Instructor Rosch clear his throat again.

"I would like to call Ferdinand von Brandt onto the stage", His tone lost the authoritarian commander and was replaced by an old man. You quickly stand and approach him.

"Now, you all know about the simulation battle. It does not only taught us how to execute our plans, but also teamwork,boldness,precision and sacrifice. One ship hold many souls and how much are you willing to sacrifice them is up to the captain. This captain not only took the risk but also able to increase his chances for it's reward."He slowly reminded you of Grandfather."Ferdinand von Brandt, approach"

So you did.

"It is my honor to present you the medal of Shining Sea. May you guide other like a lighthouse in the night fog".

>>1569819
A silver medal was pinned on your uniform by an old withered hands. The design was a light house on the rock with light blaring from it.

"I am proud of you,son" He whispers softly. Not even a rough edge on his voice like he used to.

"Thank you sir!" you smiled proudly.

"Now then, you want to have a speech?",He ask softly.

>Yes (write in the speech)
>No,thank you sir

>>1569833
>Yes (write in the speech)

"Gentlemen, I am honored to receive this award. However, this honor is not mine alone. Without a good crew, even the best captain is powerless. So I would like to thank my crew for a job well done. Here's to them!"

>>1569833
>Yes (write in the speech)

Forgive me for I can´t write for shit.
So backing this: >>1569855

>>1569833
>Yes (write in the speech)
Fellows, Friends, and Comrades all. It is my honor to accept this medal, not only for me, but for my entire crew. But this day is not only for we few. It is for all of us gathered here today. Up until today were but cadets. Cadets we are no more. From now on we shall serve with honor in our Emperor's Navy, to make the seas safe for all our people. I have confidence that we shall all do so with distinction and pride in our craft. Here's to you, men! Make our Emperor proud!

>>1569855
>>1569876
>>1569890

Ill try to mix some oh them. Writing.

>>1569901
Just to be clear, we're Austrian, right?

>>1569909

Ill just say Empire so i will have a lot of freedom with the scenarios but yes, we are similar to Austrian's

>>1569833
>>1569855
>>1569876
>>1569890

"Yes sir". Your answer caused him to smile and he nod, letting you take the podium. Here, you could see the eyes of your friends,recruits,VIPs

"Fellows, Friends, and Comrades all. It is my honor to accept this medal.However, this honor is not mine alone. Without a good crew, even the best captain is powerless. So I would like to thank my crew for a job well done. Here's to them!"

Your crew clapped at you and Gabriel whistles,despite their hangover.

"But this day is not only for we few. It is for all of us gathered here today. Up until today were but cadets. Cadets we are no more. From now on we shall serve with honor in our Emperor's Navy, to make the seas safe for all our people. I have confidence that we shall all do so with distinction and pride in our craft. Here's to you, men! Make our Emperor proud!"

You salute.

The recruits stood and salute at you. The officers and instructors salute at you, with them smiling as a bonus. The VIP salute and nod.

The sight is addicting. To see your accomplishment effect others and your fame increases. This burn your ambition to be

>An admiral
>A protector
>A Conqueror
>Write in

>>1569941
>>An admiral
>>A protector
We must protect our people on the seas. To do so we need power. What does an admiral have?

>>1569941
>An admiral
>A protector
>A Conqueror
Can we do all of the above?

>>1569960
>>1569964


this is just your primary focus.

Admiral means you focus in rising ranks, taking risky missions that would increase your rank or reputation

Protector means you are more likely to take defensive missions

Conqueror means more likely to take aggressive missions.

Sadly, you must choose one so I know what will be the main focus of our MC. You can try the write in tho

>>1569982
>>1569982
ADMIRAL

>>1569941
>>1569982
>A Conqueror
Let´s take the fight to the enemy!

>>1569982
you still can choose other missions tho

>>1569982
Oh, definitely conqueror then. Aggressiveness sounds about right for us.

>>1569941
>An admiral

>>1569988
>>1569989
>>1569999
>>1570005

2 admiral
2 conqueror

Waiting for the last tie

>>1569982
>>1570015

Admiral means you focus in rising ranks, taking risky missions that would increase your rank or reputation

>>1570036
Ring a ding ding

Admiral wins. Writing.

>>1570044
Sorry only recently got home.

>>1569941
>>1570036
>>1570005
>>1569999
>>1569989
>>1569988

This burn your ambition to be an Admiral. It will raise your family status as well as yours. The power to help and control the thousand lives and large metal ships.

As you walk down to your ships, hands of your classmates began to pat your back. Some thank you for the booze while others congratulate you. Gabriel grin and grab you into a chock-hold while Albert sneakily hug you. It's their own way of congratulation, you guess...but you are a bit uncomfortable with Albert's hug due to last night.

"Now you are all no longer recruits. You are sailors! Please, enjoy the food at the mess hall before you leave. Good luck, Sailors", Instructor Edburd concluded.

Everyone went to the mess hall in an orderly fashion. What awaits was delicious traditional food and soft bread, which is truly a blessing. The hungry sailors greedily snatch their shares.

You still have time before the bus arrive.

Who do you want to talk to?
>Gabriel and Albert
>Karl And Hartmut
>Adolf Von Wasser
>Instructors
>Write in

>>1570090
It's cool bro

>>1570123
>Instructors

>>1570123
>Gabriel and Albert

>>1570123
Instructors, this will likely be the last chance we'll have to speak to them like this.

>>1570123
>Instructors
Starting Admiral mode

>>1570123
>>1570140
>>1570146
>>1570189
>>1570213


This might be the last time you talk to the instructors.

After scanning the room, you find them near the buffet table with relaxed postures and a bit of a smile. Instructor Edburd noticed you coming.

"Ah! look it here. it's the man of the hour", you are surprised to hear his jolly laugh."What can we do for you, our finest captain?"

"T-thank you sir", You are a bit taken back by this behavior

"At ease Sailor. We dont really bit allies",He took a sip. Instructor Rosch and Kord nod."you can use or name or just call me Lt. Ed"

"That was a good battle, Von Brandt. Shame you didnt take any of my classes" he pat your shoulder.

"Shame indeed.", Instructor Kord joined.

"hey, but at least he took your anti-beast class," Lt Ed retort and Kord's respond was a smile.

"So...what fleet are you from?" You asked

"Ah....I am from the Iron fleet. Been service for even before the unification war.", captain Rosch scratch his beard." Lt Edmund is from the transport fleet while Ensign Kord is from Anti beast fleet. You have questions about our fleets?"

>Ask about the Iron fleet
>Ask about the Anti beast
>Ask about the transport fleet
>Ask about the review of the simulation battle
>Write in

Alright. Am goin to get some chow. Brb

>>1570252
>edmund

It's Edburd, ya god damn brain

>>1570252
Anti Beast!

>>1570252
>Ask about the Iron fleet
>Ask about the Anti beast
>Ask about the review of the simulation battle

>>1570252
>Ask about the Iron Fleet
Sounds like an assault fleet

>>1570260
Changing my vote to this actually, covers more bases

>Tfw No love for transport fleet

>>1570263
Acktually, the Transport fleet is assault fleet while iron fleet is mostly water fleet

>>1570288
Fuck add Transport then. I want the juicy first hand war accounts. Never read the books before so, want the info.

>>1570252
>>1570288
>Ask about the transport fleet

>>1570252
>>1570288
What about the Royal fleet?

>>1570252
>Ask about the Anti beast

>>1570338
They never work with Royal fleets. Too exclusive

Basically all the fleet stories?
Hmm... Writing

>>1570252
>>1570259
>>1570260
>>1570263
>>1570304
>>1570367

"How bout all of them? First hand war accounts and info are always fascinating. Grandfather always tell stories about the unification war."

"Oh? I see that your inquisitive trait separate you from others, young captain", Commander Rosch stroke his beard," What army was your grandfather part of?"

"He told me it was...Mechanized cavalry...I think?", He always talk about the early steam motorized bicycle after all.

"Ah...Anyway, The Iron fleet. I was but a young boy when i joined them. It was small but compromised of many specialist...and now, they are the backbone of the Empire's navy." He led the group to an open table and resume as he sat on the wooden chair," The Iron Fleet is more of a Jack of all trade. We have ships for transport, infiltration or Anti-air but we are never overly-specialized. The Fleet Admiral usually gave us daily tasks and missions that are not too critical but sometimes we were given order to launch an offensive. You should have seen it." he closed his eyes, mind heading toward the pasts.

"The air was thick of black smoke and blood as we attack the northern island. They might have large cannons and heavily defended beach but we are the hammer of the Empire. Thousands of ships sunk, along with ten thousands of souls but we never let them gave an inch. Small boats from the Transport fleet helped us gained land inch by inch while we perform a blockade bombardment. Sometimes i can hear the screams of the enemy in my sleep...but the melody of 10 pound of shell launching from the ship made my sleep easier".

The old commander went silent for a minute....

"Those are good days...WHere was I...Oh yes! It is easier to get yourself promoted in there and you can learn new skills there. Herr Kord, why not tell the boy about the Anti-beast fleet while I... get some more food"

"Yes komandant,", Commander Rosch nod and left the table, leaving you with Ensign Kord and Lt. Ed.

"So... The Anti-Beast fleet is,of course, used for beast related mission or we will be attached to a convoy. We had developed stronger claw engines and special hulls from it's skin. Sometimes we could use the beast against their owner", He tap his chin."If you wish for a story then i have something for you."

"I remembered 2 years ago when my ship was escorting a research ship...It was foggy and the moon is at it's new phase. We are on the edge of the border when we suddenly saw a signal light on our border. They seems to know our ship Morse code and it says to meet up with them. Before i knew it, large teeth cut our battleship in half as it's face ascend from the water." His hands started to shake," It's eyes was the abyss and the light was a trap to lure us. Managed to hold it's mouth long enough for the research boat to escape before we bailed out...I still have the scar for that." It was a half moon hole in his arm and as long as his index finger."It was fun but we never caught that bastard."

>>1570494
Oh god Angler fish?

>>1570520
Giant angler fish

god help us all

>>1570494
"Ah! before Herr Edburd began, the Anti-beast have the largest casualty rate but also high success rate", He grin

"Now,now Herr Kord. You are scaring the boy", Lt Laugh." Now boy, let me tell you all about the transport fleet."

Your spine tingles as he let a large grin.

"The Transport fleet's job is to secure area and critical points while these fleets are able to carry large amount of supply and manpower. We ARE the supply lines. We ARE the tanks. We are able to fight on land and on sea with long lobster legs. We could even be a battering ram! The Infantry and Those birdman respect us! You will kill solders with your skills boy!"

He refreshed his parch throat with his canteen.

"You will be strong. You will be both infantry and Sailors. You are the lifelines of wars! Let me tell you about how I got promoted." Ensign Kord just shake his head at his companion's theatrics," I was at the battle of Ridger when our allies in need of reinforcements. My ship took the call and 500 infantry board our ship...they are good lads.Anyways, the enemy create a blockade but my captain dont care about them. Instead of shooting them at the distance, we RAMMED them while shooting at them at short distance. The captain laugh, I laugh, those 500 soldiers laugh as the enemy sank. My Lt, bless his soul, got shot bet he brought with him 2 enemy ships. 500 fresh soldiers reinforced the the army while we covered them. This is what army should be Boy!"

"hah! Now you are scaring the boy, Herr Edburd", Ensign Kord smile," Run along sailor before he began other stories"

You nod and gave your thanks to your instructor. You have learned a lot...hopefully.

The buss will arrive in 1 hour so you still have time to meet someone

Who do you want to talk to?
>Gabriel and Albert
>Karl And Hartmut
>Adolf Von Wasser
>Write in

>>1570520
>>1570544

Is it tho? well...the beauty of being a navy. Hahahahahahah

>>1570564
>Our friends cause we gotta tell them about the party and when it is


>>1570568
Thats fucking terrifying.

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>>1570568
>Krakens
>Giant Angler Fish
> Megalodons

>>1570584
Dont forget that the deep sea are not fully explored

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>>1570604
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umDr0mPuyQc

I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW FUCKING SCARED I AM

>>1570620
Dont worry, it didnt start yet so enjoy times with friends and family.

Git vootin boi

>>1570653
I'm gonna make you want us to die.

>Gabriel and Albert
>Karl And Hartmut
>Adolf Von Wasser
So that not only do we have a friend, we fraternize with our crew! Sea Dog Mattis is a go go!

>>1570663
only 1 pls

>>1570671
Could it be all of them if I get enough backing? At least Gabriel, Albert, Karl, and Hartmut since I assume they'd be sitting within reach of each other, as they're not captains.

>>1570679
Hmm...Not really. The problem is that One side is noble and the other are commoners.

There are still a bit of social divide

>>1570690
What if we push them together into a circle with us in the middle?

>>1570695
Hmm... SUre but yer gonna have to roll it.
High risk, high reward roll

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>>1570690
But wait I thought Karl and Hartmut were also commoners?

Could we bridge the divide?

>>1570695
Yeah like that

>pic related will be us soon HerrAdmiral

>>1570702
Well fuck, Challange accepted.

>>1570564
changing this >>1570581 too

>Squish'em and have the meet and greet.

>>1570705
Dude...read the social link. Hartmut is a Von Kurtz and Karl was already his buddy long before the naval academy.

>>1570706
Alright you madman. ill just need more1 vote.

Personal rule. Sorry

>>1570564
>Gabriel and Albert

>>1570564
>>1570663
>>1570706
>>1570728

The talk with the instructors was enlightening but you have more pressing matter. The party! Now you just need to find the participants.

Gabby and Al is feasting ravenously on the buffet.

Karl and Hertmut sat on a table,silently conversing as usual

Von wasser is talking to some of the VIP's

>Lets drag them in your circle (Roll cha 1d100)
>Plan it out (who is the first target and how, who is the second...etc)
>Write in

Ill take a nap. As long as there are 3 votes i will continue

Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>1570753
>Lets drag them in your circle (Roll cha 1d100)

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>1570753
>Lets drag them in your circle (Roll cha 1d100)

Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>1570753
>Lets drag them in your circle

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>1570761
>>1570764
>>1570781
I feel it's a bit mediocre but I guess I'll roll too

Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>1570753
>Lets drag them in your circle (Roll cha 1d100)

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>1570797
Charisma time bby

Rolled 24 (1d100)

>>1570797
this

>>1570753
>>1570761
>>1570764
>>1570781
>>1570788
>>1570797
>>1571148
>>1571250

Time for Father's classic fishing tips:

The Fish:

survey your target.

"You guys enjoying the meal?"

"Yesh", Gabriel says between bites of bread and meat

"Iss shoo guud", Albert grab the baked fish and stuffed it into his mouth.

...You need better friends

"Get a fork and a table you damn savages"

They shrug

The bait:

A nice chicken breast with veggies and bean will be good and enough to fill your plate.

"Take your plates and follow me", They answered with grumbles buts till follow you with piles of food and constant eating...while waking. It does create an advantage for you to exploit as they never even look where you are leading them.

The Catch:

Approaching Hartmut and Karl's table, you politely gesture to sit on their table and they nod. The hungry duo just sat opposite to them as you sit beside Karl.

It took the two group a while before they met eye to eye and the ice began to accumulate. You can feel the gap between commoners and nobles.

Smiling at your handiwork, it's time for Von Wasser to join. You want to stand but both Gabriel's hand and Hartmut's gaze made you think otherwise.

How would you break the ice?

>Tell them a joke(roll Cha 1d100)(Write in to add bonus)
>Talk about the upcoming party
>write in

Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>1571832
>Friends and Friends, I bring you here today to talk about futures.

>>1571848
Wait...
That's a joke or a write in?

Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>1571832
>Tell them a joke(roll Cha 1d100)(Write in to add bonus)

>>1571849
Thats a joke, AND write in.

>>1571860
Sometimes i feel like digging my own grave...Time to google some jokes

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>1571832
>Tell them a joke(roll Cha 1d100)(Write in to add bonus)

"Do you know the reason the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines bicker amongst themselves? Is because they don't speak the same language. For instance, take the simple phrase "secure the building".

The Army will post guards around the place.
The Navy will turn out the lights and lock the doors.
The Marines will kill everybody inside and set up a headquarters
The Air Force will take out a 5 year lease with an option to buy."

´aam help´ng

>>1571873
>>1571897

Through the pitch-black night, the captain sees a light dead ahead on a collision course with his ship. He sends a signal: "Change your course ten degrees east." The light signals back: "Change yours, ten degres west." Angry, the captain sends: "I'm a Navy captain! Change your course, sir!" "I'm a seaman, second class," comes the reply. "Change your course, sir." Now the captain is furious. "I'm a battleship! I'm not changing course!" There's one last reply. "I'm a lighthouse. Your call."

Google is good.

>>1571906
>>1571897

the first was a bit more modern but the second is appropriate. You save my candy ass bruh, writing.

>>1571873
>>1571897
>>1571906

By the time a Marine pulled into a little town, every hotel room was taken. "You've got to have a room somewhere," he pleaded. "Or just a bed, I don't care where." "Well, I do have a double room with one occupant, a Navy guy," admitted the manager, "and he might be glad to split the cost. But to tell you the truth, he snores so loudly that people in adjoining rooms have complained in the past. I'm not sure it'd be worth it to you." "No problem," the tired Marine assured him.
The next morning the Marine came down to breakfast bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. "How'd you sleep?" Asked the manager. "Never better." The manager was impressed. No problem with the other guy snoring, then?" "Nope, I shut him up in no time." Said the Marine. "How'd you manage that?" asked the manager. "He was already in bed, snoring away, when I came in the room," the Marine explained. "I went over, gave him a kiss on the cheek, said, 'Goodnight, beautiful,' and he sat up all night watching me."

>>1571906
>>1571914

The fuck is wrong whit the formating?

>>1571909
Glad to be helping

>>1571832
>>1571848
>>1571850
>>1571897

Time for some Von Brandt charm.

"Friends and Friends, I bring you here today to talk about futures.", Now you have their attention."Let me tell you a story.
Through the pitch-black night, the captain sees a light dead ahead on a collision course with his ship. He sends a signal: "Change your course ten degrees east." The light signals back: "Change yours, ten degres west." Angry, the captain sends: "I'm a Navy captain! Change your course, sir!" "I'm a seaman, second class," comes the reply. "Change your course, sir." Now the captain is furious. "I'm a battleship! I'm not changing course!" There's one last reply. "I'm a lighthouse. Your call."

"Herk!", Karl pit his drink

"Hmmph!", Hartmut tried to hold his by covering his mouth with his hands

"Pfft-*cough*...Wateerrrr", Albert almost chocked but Karl saves the day by offering his drink, which Albert gladly drain.

"Wha-?",Only Gabriel didnt get the joke so you whisper it to him

"A fabricated dolphin unknowingly went into an ambush. "Something's fishy", it says".

"Ha-*cough* *cough*", you gave him your drink. Ice was broken and you have some revenge on Gabriel, sweet satisfactory.

but time for business.

"I heard Von Wasser's throwing a party."You chew some carrots.

"Yes. My parents forced me to attend but thankfully Karl's there to join me.", Hartmut wipe his mouth

"It's quiet bothersome as i preferred reading over a chat but what are friends for",Hartmut pat Karl's back, pretty touched with the friendship.

"That's sucks", Gabriel went for his last chicken leg,"I am happy to be a simple fisherm-"

"You and Albert are invited too",Both went into another coughing fit cough," And he insisted....better not make a noble mad"

"Ya better stop doin that", Gabriel complained and Albert nod." Yer killin us"

Now they know how you feel.

"But isnt it optional for them?", Hartmut whisper but you shushed him.

It was a pleasant conversation as the gap slowly close and the bus arrived. You bed farewell to your instructors,crew and newly made friends but alas, you are still stuck with Gabby and Al.

Though they made the journey less lonely, Gabriel borrow your shoulder and Albert use your thigh as a pillow as they went to sleep... You can feel part of your limbs starved for blood.

Sometimes you regret having friends....
(alright. Boot camp's done. Ill continue later in American's morning time. Ask anything if you have some Q's)

>>1571951
Wait if germans are clankers the british and her allies darwinist. The hell are the americans?

>>1571981
FREEDOM.

>>1571981
the million dollar question...

The book was giving out hints but i barely remember them so....Darwinist due to allied power.

But as you know, neutrals tend to adopt both tech and some even inspired by other such as the Ottoman Walkers shaped like animals

>>1571986
Can we pull America into the war on our side? Or is the Double alliance pretty much fucked?

>>1571991
Possible

Sadly we are just a small, unimportant noble. Doing that would take time, ranks, power and a hell lot of charisma, especially to appeal to the Emperor

Oh and some update on the profile. Ill update the social link later

>>1571994
So we're gonna die because Italy swaps sides, Ottomans are outdated as fuck and our roads are gonna need to be pulled up for more bullets?

This sucks knowing its based on a rough outline of history and this ending will happen. And a damn shame we cause it

>>1572000
In the Leviathan trilogy, They already build a WMD in order to stop the war and began the cold war.

I might modify some paths from history and book

>>1572002
Well if you don't, We already know who wins. And then we get Mecha-Hitler. Which i'm not against but you know... some might be. What the fuck WMD effects both bio-weapons and Robots? is it god damn nukes again? America has to stop it.

>>1572003
Nikolai Tesla's electricity robot 'goliath'...wait. It didnt even stop the war and US enter the war. My bad

>>1572005
When ya a history nerd, Feelsbad.

Goddamnit. I fucking told you. Even with Italy, we'd still lose this war. Unless we can somehow get ahold of the Russian resources and popluation support. We will be unable to win against England, France and America if they fully involed.

>>1572007
It is a soldier's duty to die for his country, whether they are losing or not. It is their destiny

But this is a quest anyways. If you want to change the course of history, let your ambition guide you. Be the admiral as quickly as you can but at what cost?

>>1572011
That's alot of ship's we would need to burn through and kill ALOT of people above us in the chain of command, Plus we're the navy. When the fuck would we even get a say in matters?

Don't need to tell me, Preparing to enlist in my nations of army within the near future hopefully. I'll gladly die for my nation.

>>1572012
You forget that we are a lesser noble. With rank comes reputation and rise in status.

God bless the noble system (backstabbing included)

>>1572012
Also, Good Luck to you future soldier

>>1572013
Does that rise include getting the ear of the emperor? Also how is he in the leadership of this germany?

>>1572017
It does. Being a higher noble mean that you might get an audience with him, especially when they help royal parties.

It is still the reign of William 1st and the chancellor mostly do the work

>>1572016
>>1572026
Oh thank god, The retarded one isn't in office. Is Otto von Bismarck running around?

EOD has a massive washout rate because people can't handle dealing with explosives that will kill them if mismanaged. Thanks for the wishing.

>>1572029

Yeeup.

Shit, aiming for bomb squad? Hope you have steady hands and high adrenaline for that. It's like playing that buzzer game. Better improve your concentration bro

>>1572005
So, wait, what the fuck was that whole debacle with the Egg in the first book? Was that all or nothing? Was it a giant chicken?

>>1572038
The egg was just a gift for the Ottaman emperor, a really rare fabricated beast. The emperor crush it i think

>>1572041
But why?

>>1572042
Because The ottoman bought a fabricated warship from the brits but Churchill want it back despite being paid full. It create tension to Brite and ottoman empire

>>1571981
Btw, i finally found it. The United States of America is mentioned as neutral in Behemoth, with a fusion of Clanker and Darwinist technologies. The country is split between the two: Clankers in the North (based on its industry) and Darwinist in the South (based on its agriculture). The country joins the war by the end of Goliath on the Darwinist side, three years earlier than in real time history.


Really need to re-read my sources

>>1572047
Gotta save it son.

>>1572049
>tfw south ruins everything again

>>1572049
What book is this?

>>1572255
This is the Leviathan series, by Scott Westerfeld

You should pick it up mang

>>1572258
I will go and take a look at it, thanks for the recommendation.

Personally reading up on several history books on the immediate events leading up to the great war and why it came about despite opportunities for it to have been halted.

>>1572263
Some of the key events are changed but the outcome happens none the less

>>1571951

Here you stand...on the earth of your property, your home.

The soft darkness of the night highlight the beauty of the family's house. Bricked wall and iron gates. The golden fields around it and the smell of sweet dirt that accompanied it. Never had you thought to see such scenery from the place where you have lived your whole life.

Here you stand at the polished iron gate, equipped with your medal pinned sailor uniform and clothes sack on your right hand. Shoulder and thigh still afflicted with numbness but thankfully you let the someone else handle the sleeping luggage...

"Master Ferdinand?", familiar voice greeted you,"By God, It is you!"

"Good Evening Elbert", A smile crept on your lips as he put down his rifle and opened the gate," Still on guard as always?"

"As always, young master", He bow and let his gentle smile be shown. He is older than your father and was a young boy when your grandfather met him in a battlefield. Suffice to say that he is your grandfather's pupil and willingly serve the rest of his life as a butler.

"Anything of note?", You walk beside him as he lead you through the front garden.

"Just trivial things. Your father still manage the estate and made friends with other nobles. Your mother planted few apple trees and blueberries. Sweet Ada keep trying to write letters for you but she still need to learn about sentence structuring.", He grin," Oh! Your neighbor is back from her tutelage in France"

"Oh?", Freja's back?

"First thing she did was broke into your room." He let out his frustration," What has the world becoming to?"

"That we never know", you chuckle as you stand in front of a wooden Oak door. The red brick is till sturdy as you remembered. While the size is smaller than your average noble house, it is 2 floored house with plenty of rooms for visitors and your family.

"Are you going to enter?", Elbert let out his mischievous smile.

"Elbert?"

"It would be a waste not to surprised them," He scratch his mustache," Especially when you have grown taller and 'Shining Sea' medal on your uniform".

He does have a point.

>Open the door loudly and announced yourself
>Knock the door and let Elbert handle the rest
>Enter like a normal person. You are tired after all
>Write in.

>>1572493
>Write in.
Pretend we died at sea and we're the ghost sent to haunt Freya for jacking our shit.

>>1572500
She can be rused later. It's family time.

How do you like your family's surprised?

>>1572493
>>Open the door loudly and announced yourself

>>1572516
Yeah sure, fuck it, why not.

>>1572493

>Open the door loudly and announced yourself

>inb4 Grandpa beats us with a stick for being smug.

>>1572493
>Open the door loudly and announced yourself
>ITS YA BOI, HAIL THE KAISER

>>1572608
This

test

>>1572493
>>1572500
>>1572516
>>1572544
>>1572608

(sorry, Cant fucking post due to internet connection shit. You guys experiencing this?)

"It's time for shock tactic", Elbert nod, distancing himself wile you lick your lips.

"one,two aand Go!"

BAM!

"GUESSS WHO'S BACK! IT'S YOU BOY AND HAIL THE KAISAR!"

Silence....

Silence...

then a thud

thud

thud thud thud

you prepared yourself

thud THUD THUD THUD

"BROTHEEEEEEEEEER", your small sister scream and ram your body.

"Ughe!", Thankfully your trained body endure as The 8 years old blond haired girl hug your stomach

"Adeline, you have grown", your arms wrapped her small body then you lift her so she can hug you better.

"Brother, you have grown! look at those meat on your arm", she began to poke your arms and stomach

"Easy Ada, easy. Where is mama?", Ada point at the kitchen and your mother appeared. Her look betrayed her age as her fair skin and blond hair still shine brightly.

"Come here my sweet boy!", you run to her arms while carrying Ada. How you missed these warmth...

"Oh my sweet boy, look at you!", you let go of her hug," Why are you thin? You should eat more!"

"Oh mama, stop it! I know what i am eating"You put Ada down,"I am a grown sailor now"

"And you are still mischievous as ever!", then she twist your ear

"Ow ow! Mama stop!", your sister just laugh

"There is no sun in the sky and you are disturbing the neighbor!"

"Ok! OK! Sorry!Sorry!", then she let your era go as you immediately sooth it.,"Aaaaw! Where's papa?"

And he appeared from the stairs. Speak of the devil! The black haired noble approached you with open arm

"Congratulation Ferdinand von Brandt." He pull you into a manly hug." You have made me proud. Come, tell us what you learned"

You regale the events that had transpired over your mother's delicious cooking

>>1572830
(the QM curse is real)

Morning...and you can feel the slivering light of the sun...

OH NO!

You quickly jump out of your bunk and stand in line, waiting for the instructor to shout at you.Time move but still no shout as your groggy head rebooted it self.

You look at your bunk...its a double queen size bed with swan feather pillows and warm, silk sheet...The room itself was a bit spartan, containing only bed, wardrobe, table& chair.

you are home...and not a dream either.

You look outside through the window. The garden is still beautiful as ever with some addition of trees and tulips...The brick wall that sepe-wait a minute, someone climbing over the wall...

A certain white haired tomboyish girl that you know.

Freja!

You panic for a bit, opting to change your pajamas or just wait for her to climb to your room.

>Wait for her, feigning sleep
>Quickly change to proper clothing
>Ruse her: Use the pillow and cover it with sheet, creating an image that you are still sleeping. You hide then scared her. (or Write in. give me your best shot)
>Write in

>>1572863
>lay there exposed, bait her into the trap and then spring it via wrapping arms and legs around her tightly. Pinning her to the bed before procliming, This is why you will always be superior.

>>1572871
wow...i have seen this in a dream somewhat.

Deja vu

>White haired
>Tomboyish
You've given us reason to keep on living HerrAdmiral.

>Quickly change to proper clothing

What DO we look like in our proper military garb anyways?

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>>1572877
You see that officer uniform?
Minus the helmet and cape

Tomboy is best, especially childhood friends

>>1572863
>>1572871
This un

>>1572876
You too?

>>1572891
You too?
Wait... is this some kind of candle clove effect or something?

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>>1572863
>>1572871
>>1572891
>>1572877

You have an idea!

You lay down on your bed, exposing your body to the approaching beast. You can hear thuds and few curses as she climbed the window. Looking at her prey, she took a silent rest then tip-toe to your side.

Before she can do anything, you wrapped her with your arm and pinned her to your bed. it took her few seconds to realized what just happened.

"Freja", a victorious smug on your face. She's wearing a simple summer dress? how did she climbed the walls with that?

"Freddy", you always hate that nickname but she kept using it.

"What are you doing in this fine early morning?", she struggled but you are trained.

"Umm...nothing", An innocent smile on her face and your eyebrow rise in suspicion

"Really now?"

"yes really..."

"then how about...THIS!", you un-pinned her and began the tickle assault , resulting in loud laughter and her hitting you. Her clothes offer no protection

"Hahahha! f-Ferd- Sthap!"

"not until you tell me why you went to my room yesterday", You interrogate her

"Alright! Alright!", you let her go, breathing heavily

"It's because-"

Click.. the door opened and your sister appeared, rubbing her eyes

"Brother...What was that noi...Sister Freja?"

"H-hey Ada. Go back to sleep"

They your mother shouted.

"ADA! WHAT WAS THAT NOISE?"

"IT'S JUST SISTER FREJA AND BROTHER PLAYING ON THE BEEEED"

silence...

"MAMA?"

"TELL HER IF SHE WANT TO JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST?"

Ada look at he.

"Are you going to join us?"

"oh! no it's fine!", she stammered a bit,"ill be going after showing Freddy something"

"SISTER FREJA SAYS YES!", the Ada close the door. Freja look at you and you shrug.

"So?" You lay on the bed, next to her

"Oh! I got a new pet from France!", She whistle and a strange snake-like rat flew inside your room. It entered her skirt then appeared on her hand

"Tadaaa!"

>Pet it
>Dont pet it
>Ask about france
>Write in

(goin to my long nap. Remember to vote)

>>1572881
Aww, could we keep the cape?

And Hell Yeah Motherfucker

>>1572982
>Snake-like-rat
Fluffy noodle!
>Pet it

>>1572982
>Pet it
>Ask about france

>>1572982
>Pet it
>Ask about the dirty french

>>1572982
>Pet it
>My godit is adorable

>>1572982
>Pet it
My, what will those blasphemers do next. They made a long rat.

>>1572982
>>Pet it
>>Ask about france

>>1572982
>>1572992
>>1572998
>>1573034
>>1573206
>>1573369
>>1573432

Your hand approached the creature and it hiss. Small sharp teeth with few strings of saliva but you have dealt with more larger creature, mainly Freja's dogs. Girl really love them animals.

You slowly approach as it's hiss became a curious gaze and it sniffed your hands carefully. A warm and wet lick on your index then it bravely hop to your arm, playfully running around your arm like Jomungard encircles Midgard.

"So? how's France?", Petting the creature's soft heavenly fur, no wonder she love this dumb animal.

"It was romantiiiiiiiic. So many old building to explore and there are these taxi carriages that uses huge lizards! I wish i could get one", She pout." But it was fun. I learned fencing, this new running style called parkour and made some cocktail.

"Wait...what the goal was to learn how to be a noble lady or etiquette?",you are dumbfounded.

"Pssh...Details", she laugh it out and lay down on your bed," It's always nice to have adventures."

This girl...Although she is few month older than you, she's still as childish as ever.

"And how bout you?", she sit up again,"Fredric come!"

And the creature went back to it's master."Isnt he cute? I got him when he was still an egg", She rubbed her cheek on it's face

You have mixed feelings, of cuteness and a small disgust.

"Feddy?"

"Oh right!, just finished naval academy and got a medal. Nothing new" You cock a smug

"Hooo!, no wonder you got me. If it was back when we are children, ill already overpowered you." That is true. The only factor of winning was an ambush. If not, she will kick your ass.

"Lemme see," She began prodding various places of your body while scanning you up and down. You feel naked through that inquisitive eyes of hers," hmm, you did get taller and sturdier. NO FAIIIIIIIIR!"

Startled, Fredric jumped to you for safety and cling on your pajamas as it's master throw a childish fit. You pet it again

"Freja, you are not a child anymore and stop throwing the sheet on the floor!"

"No!" She suddenly pounce you,pinning you on your own bed. You gulp as she lick her lips,eyes burned for revenge.

Click! Your mother came in.

"Ferdinand, did you not hear that breakfast is serrr...." Her eyes locked at both you and Freja." Take your time"

And closed the door.

Suffice to say that both you and Freja quickly went to the dining room.

.....

"Disss ish guud Mama Karla", You can see a bit of crumb from her mouth.

"Dont talk when you're eating", you berate her but she just shrug.

"thank you dear", Your mother smile like a sunflower filled with cold attitude of a mother in law.

"This is getting better" you sigh but a tap from Elbert always cheer you up.

"Young Master, letters for you", He hand you several letters.

>open the letter with a royal seal.
>open the letter with a navy seal.
>Open the letter with a wave seal
>Open them later and talk to family(what do you want to talk about?)
>write in

>>1574598
>Thank you

>Open Wave, Navy and then Royal.

>>1574598
>open the letter with a royal seal.
I wonder what it could be.

>>1574608
Open them all, its interesting and no reason to not open them.

>>1574611
Yeah, but I figure the QM probably has a reason for each letter being a separate vote.

>>1574625
uhh..yeah. I mean yer eating with family and reading lots of letter would be rude.

Actually because i Dont know how to expand more choices

>>1574662
>Reading the letters about our FUTURE is rude
I think our parents would be over our shoulders with each one.

>>1574598
>>Open the letter with a wave seal

This is Wasser.

Open the invitation and ask if Freja will do us the honour of allowing us to escort her to it.

>>1574598
>open them all

Huh didn't expect to catch this live while at work.

>>1574671
Sorry. I am in SEA timezone

ya know what. Fuck it. OPEN THEM ALL

>>1574673
You are doing this during working hours?

So am I. IT is a good life.

>>1574673
>>1574682
I work night shifts. So gotta

>>1574682
Nah man. Uni life and it's the end of semester holiday

>>1574688
Damn. Better get writing then.

>>1574693
Oh nice. Have a good school holiday. I remember something like that faintly and fondly.

>>1574598
>>1574606
>>1574608
>>1574668
>>1574671
>>1574682

"thank you Elbert", He nod and resume his chores.

First you opened the Wave Seal and as predicted, it's Von Wasser seal. A high quality paper decorated with golden lines and blue ink.

"To Ferdinand von Brandt,

You are Cordially invited to...yada yada...tomorrow night?...Yada yada..formal wear and the place is near the ocean too...and dont forget to bring your friends,

Yours respecfully,

Adolf Von Wasser".

hmm...

"Is that an invitation? From a noble too, i see", Your father did have a sharp nose for noble politics.

"It's a party invitation papa", you bite the roasted chicken," From Von Wasser"

"Hmm",he nod, hiding his surprise," Good job son."

Then you opened the Royal seal, this paper is gold covered...even the ink is gold

"Dear Ferdinand von Brandt,

Congratulation for graduation with distinct achievement...bla bla bla... As a noble, you are able to join the Royal Fleet as a seamen....Go to the Capital... 1 week...hmm..

Signed

The Royal Army"

Then the Navy letters. There are 4 letters, each with their own distinctive mark, except the last one with a black paper and red ink.

You skim through.

All three letters told you to go to a certain place with the deadline same as the Royal Army but they offer you an officer rank.

The last letter felt like a funeral letter. Same deadline but it says to go back to Blut Harbor....Weird.

"They are just recruitment letters", you resume your meal.

"One from Royal Army young master. It is an achievement." Elbert add. you nod.

What is your plan for today? (choose 3)

>help your father with management
>Help your mother with the garden
>Play with Ada
>Play with Freja
>Get shopping
>Find Albert and Gabriel's address
>Write in

>>1574734
>Find Albert and Gabriel's address
>help your father with management
>Help your mother with the garden

>>1574734
>Help father
>help mother
>find where the two crew members stau

>>1574734
>>help your father with management
>>Help your mother with the garden
>>Play with Ada
>>Play with Freja
>>Get shopping
>>Write in
Ask Freja if she would like to come along to the party.

Just a quick question at the table for the last one.

>>1574746
You sure?

>>1574734
>>1574746

>That utter mess of a vote.

That should be:

>>help your father with management
>>Help your mother with the garden
>>Find Albert and Gabriel's address

>>1574734
>>Find Albert and Gabriel's address
>help your father with management
>Help your mother with the garden

>>1574750
About asking her along?

Why not. It'll be fun.

>>1574756
man, this is a treat.

Writing

>>1574759
>tfw Noble son wants to say his our boyfriend to make parents happy
>Tfw we're accused of using him and being a player
Nobility is hard Admiral.

>>1574756
Without telling Von Wasser? It already seemed like we were intruding by asking to bring our friends along, it might be in poor form to bring a surprise guest.

>>1574759
Lets ask Wasser first before dragging the Race traitor along. Nobody returns home from France pure. The whore.

>>1574734
>>1574736
>>1574743
>>1574752
>>1574755

"Say Freja, would you like to come along?", wiping the last piece of the mean in your mouth, you place the cloth beside the plate.

"Oh freddy! I though you never asked", She grin and proceed to clean her plate.

Suspicious...

"Something's unusual here. you ARE going there whether i invite you or not, ja?", Interrogator mode on.

"W-what ever do you mean?", She stammers, guilt oozing out. Even her creature can smell it.

"You are going to force yourself in, Ja? Especially with old connections of your family?", Your face is a s cool as a marble statue.

"HeRK!", Bingo.

Before you continue grilling her, her maid rescued her,

The mature and slightly pudgy Maria enter the house, breathing hard.

"Freja Von JotunnDottir. I have searched everywhere and here you are, eating like savages. your father would faint if he saw this." Maria scold her.

"Ah Maria. Great timing! I am sorry and let's go home.", Freja smile innocently and quickly left, dragging the poor Maria without her fully recovered.

"She's funny." your sister smile.

You need a better friend, like Karl or Hartmut.

>Roll (2d100 for wis and con)

Rolled 77, 80 = 157 (2d100)

>>1574780

Rolled 25, 82 = 107 (2d100)

>>1574780

Rolled 83, 89 = 172 (2d100)

>>1574780
Let's see if work changed my IP already.

>>1574780
>>1574786
>>1574790
>>1574798

You planned your day with helping parents first. Sure Ada became a bit fussy but she have lessons to attend.

After breakfast, you follow your father into his studies. The smell of musty paper and stale tobacco, stacks of books beside his work desk and a clean table.

"Are you sure you want to spend some time here? Better spend them wisely my boy.", He pet your head. He still see you as a kid,

"Papa please. It's the learning process that counts.", he answer you with a proud nod.

The work start with him giving you a quarter of his stack of papers. You analyze them.

Most are just managing the estate with costs,taxes and remaining treasury. The rest are for managing the family owned factory. It was your father's dowry after all.

"how are you taking this son?", he ask, still concentration on his work.

"it's fine. A bit of calculation and re-checking but i will survive". Another taxation for the house done.

"Son...you have grown", This made you pause," but sadly i was too late to get you out of the recruitment. You could have been a professor or a doctor but here you are, a sailor."

This is the first time you saw his weakness. Father was always a noble, a third son from a high noble. But you never know why he took your mother's family name.

"I wish i could just pull the strings in time", He continued," But alas, noble politics and their backstabbing."

"What are you trying to say papa?", You resume working, hoping it would distract you from this developing sadness inside you.

"What i was trying to say...Stay safe son.", He look at you, the prideful and strong eyes he usually have was overshadowed by age and worries," I need someone to inherit this fortune and not some snot nose future husband of my sweet Adeline"

And he have a strong paternal instinct. Few more hours of comfortable silence and trivial conversation, he let thank you and kick you out of the room.

"Get me some coffee from your mother,son. She does make a good brew", you know that Mother will dump her chores on you and came back few hours later with a grin on her face. It's technically kicking you out.

The garden is truly your mother's handiwork. It was just an overgrown grass and weed when you are just a child. You found her digging the earth just beside the western wall.

"Oh Freddy!", You mother wipe her sweat ,"Done with helping Walther? I was just planting seeds for next month harvest. help me plant that apple trees. I know you love those apple pies." And its a dozen of trees and sack of seeds.

"Uh..yeah. papa says he want coffee", You sigh.

"He did?",Your mother's face lighten up, then quickly went to a her usual smile." Could you be a dear and plant those? The tools are there and remember to plant then in a single category."

She quickly went inside. You went to work, ignoring the occasional loud sound. Three hour later, she helped you with the gardening. Her face is shining and her steps are cheerful.

>>1574843
Dad's already working on a replacement son.

>>1574848
Psst Nobles man.

>>1574843
Your mother was a cheerful and spirited young woman. She preferred cooking her own food and cleaning her bedroom. How is this sweet woman came from a line of soldiers? You never knew.

Grandfather always talk about her misadventures as a child and she still have some scars on her body, expertly hidden from public eyes. Speaking of grandfather, you should visit him later.

With your new physique, the planting was faster than expected so your mother drag you to the kitchen.

>you learn how to cook simple home made meal.

Now for the last task, your friends.

You began writing letters and dictate some of it from the invitation. From memory, Albert's town is near your house but Gabriel's town was next to where the party will take place.

You could get this letter to the post office before dark or you could plan to search for Albert later.

>Post the letters via mail
>Post Gabby's mail but personally give Albert his mail.( this means you have 2 planning choice tomorrow)
>Write in

>>1574852
>send it via the mail.

>>1574852
>Post Gabby's mail but personally give Albert his mail.( this means you have 2 planning choice tomorrow)

Boss finally came in. See ya later QM

>>1574858
later dood

>>1574852
>>Post the letters via mail

>>1574852
>>1574855
>>1574858
>>1574864

You put on your comfy clothes and get to the nearest town as the sun began to descend.

It's small miner town but a good hub for trading. Some from the edge of the country pass here so it's a bit lively. Few metal building mixed with wooden ones. Specialty shops such a blacksmith,glassblower or carpentry is plenty while a wholesaler placed on the edges of the town.

You went to the post office. The metal building itself is filled with glass tubes and a small train-track for lifting heavy packages.

"that will be 5 mark for express service. Young man." Said the busy postman, as glass containers passed through the tubes,"thank you for your services"

"Thank you for delivering these officers", You went out

>Chance to meet someone (roll 1d100. taking the third roll)

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>1574879

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>1574879

Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>1574879

>>1574879
>>1574984
>>1575020
>>1575023

In the corner of your eyes, you saw someone familiar through the waves of bodies. A certain black haired guy passing by but far away for you to reach him.

"Falk?"

Crashing against the waves of passing people, you gave him a chase. Few bumps and scrapes but you kept trying.

Closer

Closer

And finally, you tap his shoulder.

"Hey Falk, It's your captain",

He turned...it's a she?!

"I am sorry?" She says. Now you realized that you missed few crucial points: She have a long hair and not a golden sharp eyes.

"Ah....Forgive me, ma'am. I thought you are a friend of mine.", You bow and quickly get away from there.

Damn it. What are the chances anyways. Hopefully, Al an d Gabby got their mail in time.

Having arrived just in time for dinner, you quickly reached the dining room and today's menu is sauerkraut. Hmmm.

Ada kept complaining about having less time to play while your parent listen intently. It's just another peaceful day.

Plan for tomorrow?(choose 3)
>Play with Ada
>Play with Freja
>Get shopping Alone
>Shop with Freja and Ada
>Meet up and shop with Albert and Gabriel
>Visit Grandfather.
>Write in

>>1575199
>Shop with Freja and Ada
>Meet up and shop with Albert and Gabriel
>Visit Grandfather.

>>1575199
>shop with the guys first
>shop with the ladies next
>end the day good old fashion grandpa

>>1575285
>Backing this one
Friends and family, wholesome as fuck.

>>1575285
I see my ID and IP are playing the switch'em up gamr.

>>1575282
>>1575285
>>1575319

All according to plan then. Writing

>>1575328
It does that.

>>1575199
>>1575282
>>1575285
>>1575319

As much as you hate crowd shopping, it does saves time and spend more time with your...ugh...Friends.

Acquiring some cash was simple enough with the simple cost of your mother's nagging.

"Are you sure you want me to go shopping with you?", Ada cant contained her excitement. If she have tail, it will wag itself into a fan."YAAAAY! Shopping with brother!"

"Just so you know, my friends are going to be there so behave", and hope she's not the only one who behave.

"And you are not inviting me?", A voice suddenly whispered into your ears. Instinct kicked in and your body automatically grapple the intruder behind you. You got her arms but she skillfully tossed you away.

"For god and Fatherland Freja. Stop sneaking behind me", You stand,"One day I might accidentally hurt you."

"Oh posh. You cant even win in a straight fighting", smug girl she is but alas, her strength is real", now for attacking me today and yesterday, you will let me join".

"But that was-", you can feel your mother's dangerous stare and your sister's puppy stare,"Fine".

Freja began to do a little victory dance, with Ada joining her. Women are truly terrifying beasts.

"j-just dont embarrassed me when i am with friends."

"i wont!", she says innocently.

You just have to prepare for the inevitable.

.....

"Here is the meeting place",you pull out your pocket watch."huh...a bit too early."

The town was a mid point between the trade route of the Empire. Expensive, cheap and strange stores grow developed while negotiation system is pretty much alive here. They have a centralized bus station so it is a great meeting place for travelers. The public air pipe help reduce pollution but for the clankers, it is as breathable as the mountain air.

"Von Brandt!", A certain blonde friend began shouting." OVER HERE!"

And he was the one approaching you. Him and Albert behind him. They are wearing casual clothes but Albert seems to have added a few layers of clothing in contrast to Gabriel's loose shirt.

"Here's our captain!", he pat your back and proceed to put you on his usual headlock. Albert quickly used this moment to perform his silent hugging.

"Cut it out, guys. My sister is here", Finally they let you go. Your sister and Freja look amused at this brotherhood bonding.

"Anyway, this is my sister Adeline Von Brandt and this is my childhood friend, Freja von JotunnDottir".

"Pleasure, to meet my brother's friend."Both your sister and Freja does a simple elegant bow.

"Indeed." Freja finishes

"And these are my friend. Gabriel Fisher and Albert Borsh"

"Hey there cuties", A large grin on Gabriel's face and put an effort not to slap his smug face.

"H-hi", Albert wave meekly but felt the threatening gaze of Freja that he hide behind you.

"Problem here?", It's your role to play peacemaker in this rowdy bunch.

"No, i just felt...strange", Freja narrow her eyes," It felt like Grandmama used to tell me.Stories about the trickster loki

>>1575439
"What do you mean?", this peaked your curiosity.

"I do not know but my female intuition is ablaze". A last gaze to the terrified Albert before she shrug it off.

"That is a sharp woman you got there",Gabby whispers.

"Oh you dont know half the things i have suffered", you replied and began moving.

You can start with the expensive stores. They are brand names and high quality.

Or you can go less expensive ones but the noble might ridicule you.

Last but not least, you can try the new trend: the unique and exotic gothic trend-wear.

>Expensive store
>Commoner store
>Gothic store
>Write in

Note: You can always use your military uniform but every apparel will decide others first impression.

>>1575452
>Gothic store

Sense this would put everybody at a disadvantage.

>>1575452
>gothic

Is this supposed to be lolich gothic?

>>1575460
Nope. STeampunk gothic

A bit different i hoped

>>1575471
Goggles. We must get them all

>>1575474
You aint no airman boy.
You is sailors unless you are assault squad

Anyways, brb getting chow.

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>>1575452
>>1575456
>>1575460

(gothic it is)

An ominous looking store caught your eyes. It had black curtains and a mixture of black wood and metal as the walls. The other shoppers actively avoid this place but you...you have a strong curiosity.

"Let go there." The sentence escape your lips. it was not a suggestion but an order.

"Sure! First store, here we co-", Gabriel saw it and quickly reach for his cross. Even Freja is a bit apprehensive about going there.

So you did a cunning move. You drag Ada and Albert into the store before they realized what just happened. Freja and Gabriel cant halped it but to be dragged by you.

"Does he always do that?", Gabriel whispers to Freja

"Only if his curiosity peaked.", She answered.

the doorbell ring as you enter the store. It was musty and dark, with black clothes on the mannequin and few on the shelves yet it has no dust and kept in professional.

"Hello children", a sweet poisonous voice appeared from the counter. A lady in a funeral dress, face hidden on the dark gloomy veil. Albert and Ada quickly grab your clothes and hide behind you but you are not afraid...you are charmed.

"Do you have a ready made clothes?", You ask, no hint of fear in your voice.

"Ah...A brave boy you are. Come child, I know what will fit you." A sly smirk on her hidden lips and you did, dragging the unfortunates with you. Freja and Gabriel finally entered.

"It's dark in here", Gabriel says, still hand on his cross.

You ignore them and follow the lady deep into the store. Piles and piles of clothes, material and scraps scattered on the floor and tables. It feels like a coal factory yet it is only for her. Fascinating indeed.

"Here we are, children", At the epicenter of the store, there was a showcase of mannequin dressed with the finest material and varying degree of black and grey. Buttons and plenty of pockets yet still in style of an English gentleman style. Some are two piece and others have three piece with a long dark coat.

>Pick the simple gentleman suit
>Pick the luxurious black two piece with a dark fur
>Pick the three piece, complete with long black coat.
>Pick another store
>Write in

>>1575667
>Pick the three piece, complete with long black coat.
And the coat shall fly behind us in the wind

>>1575667
>get the 3 piece

>ask about goggles

>>1575667
>Pick the three piece, complete with long black coat.

>>1575667
>Pick the three piece, complete with long black coat.

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>>1575667
>>1575670
>>1575679
>>1575690
>>1575700


"Ill take that three piece suite", You point it," do you have any googles?"

"Ah! A dashing noble with a mysterious background but goggles? hmm, it does add a touch of adventure. We do have the standard car googles but we also have stylized top hat and cane.". She gently picked your order up,"anything else?"

Ada became a bit interested in one of the dress but Freja quickly distract her. It is similar to a wedding dress design but with a darker color.

"You guys wanna buy it from here?", you ask your group and all of them shakes their head.The lady approch you with your clothes already packed.

"here it is, young man. It would be 75 Mark and if you wish for the full package, it would be 100 Mark"

There goes your allowance.

>Get the full package (Cane, Googles, top hat)
>Get the cane
>Get the googles
>Get the top hat.
Write in

>>1575732
>Get the cane
>Get the top hat.
Goggles are honestly a little too much. We're not some pilot or racecar driver.

>>1575732
>Get the full package (Cane, Googles, top hat)