Maybe I went a bit too much with the flow.
For a moment I saw my old self, that wanted to go to events, dance, enjoy conversations with others, and simply pose in a beautiful dress.
Yet now I want to give that stupid girl a mouthful for what she got me into here.
"Status is as always the most important. You don't know those people as I do. They won't take you seriously if you can't present yourself accordingly." (J)
"Won't my escort kinda push my arguments?" (E)
"I won't deny that you're holding significant power and they might recognize that, but you'd still be considered a fool. A powerful fool, but still. Not knowing the ways of the palace is the same as showing weakness, and that's inviting them to take advantage of you. I don't wish for this to happen, because, in my opinion, this country can afford neither a conflict nor displeasing your kind. Even if we wouldn't be weakened at the moment." (J)
I get his point.
It's very much the same as going to trade negotiations without having any real idea about the prices.
That's simply bad preparation.
It's almost a miracle that we've got even slightly reasonable prices.
And I'm still somewhat sure that Olira makes the greater profit from this.
For the coming talks, I now have a chance to make even a minor difference.
Show them that I'm not just a child they can cheat as they want.
The fact that my mother is with us isn't directly supporting proving my maturity.
"As things are, I would like to introduce you to my trusted chamberlain. He will organize short-term lessons on the most important subjects." (J)
"Ehk, well, I don't think there's any reason against this. There's still some time till I have to go there. But my swarm... They're still very protective of me. I don't think I can stay the whole day here." (E)
"I'm sure your base, below my town, will suffice to accommodate you." (J)
Guess he's still a bit pissed about this.
"One more thing, I'm sure Lady Lorata didn't leave this out, about the "role of a princess". It's a difficult subject for me, but what do we do about that?" (E)
"Yes... I'm sorry, but I have to report to my liege. Everything else would be considered treason or at least plotting. But we will also send a request to be considerate of your "special" circumstances." (J)
"Fine. I agree." (E)
"Good, then please wait in the hall for my chamberlain. Before your escort claws in the door." (J)
Honiu remained quite silent, but I think that's for the better.
Out there mum and Kyska are eagerly waiting.
(F)
Ah, my mum tends to fall into Formicea if she's excited and can't think closer about her phrasing.
(H)
"You can see dancing as a form of social interaction. Just not with pheromones, which humans can't use, but with the body. Doing well means the same as clearly pronouncing one's pheromones. They'll be more accepting of us that way. Wouldn't this be good?" (E)
(H)
Honestly, I don't know what to reply here.
Everyone says something different.
And this while I just want to make this work.
This is all just so complicated.
But for now, all I can do is continue jumping around while an elderly lady is yelling at me.
Sigh.
Maybe I went a bit too much with the flow.
For a moment I saw my old self, that wanted to go to events, dance, enjoy conversations with others, and simply pose in a beautiful dress.
Yet now I want to give that stupid girl a mouthful for what she got me into here.
"Status is as always the most important. You don't know those people as I do. They won't take you seriously if you can't present yourself accordingly." (J)
"Won't my escort kinda push my arguments?" (E)
"I won't deny that you're holding significant power and they might recognize that, but you'd still be considered a fool. A powerful fool, but still. Not knowing the ways of the palace is the same as showing weakness, and that's inviting them to take advantage of you. I don't wish for this to happen, because, in my opinion, this country can afford neither a conflict nor displeasing your kind. Even if we wouldn't be weakened at the moment." (J)
I get his point.
It's very much the same as going to trade negotiations without having any real idea about the prices.
That's simply bad preparation.
It's almost a miracle that we've got even slightly reasonable prices.
And I'm still somewhat sure that Olira makes the greater profit from this.
For the coming talks, I now have a chance to make even a minor difference.
Show them that I'm not just a child they can cheat as they want.
The fact that my mother is with us isn't directly supporting proving my maturity.
"As things are, I would like to introduce you to my trusted chamberlain. He will organize short-term lessons on the most important subjects." (J)
"Ehk, well, I don't think there's any reason against this. There's still some time till I have to go there. But my swarm... They're still very protective of me. I don't think I can stay the whole day here." (E)
"I'm sure your base, below my town, will suffice to accommodate you." (J)
Guess he's still a bit pissed about this.
"One more thing, I'm sure Lady Lorata didn't leave this out, about the "role of a princess". It's a difficult subject for me, but what do we do about that?" (E)
"Yes... I'm sorry, but I have to report to my liege. Everything else would be considered treason or at least plotting. But we will also send a request to be considerate of your "special" circumstances." (J)
"Fine. I agree." (E)
"Good, then please wait in the hall for my chamberlain. Before your escort claws in the door." (J)
Honiu remained quite silent, but I think that's for the better.
Out there mum and Kyska are eagerly waiting.
(F)
Ah, my mum tends to fall into Formicea if she's excited and can't think closer about her phrasing.
(H)
"You can see dancing as a form of social interaction. Just not with pheromones, which humans can't use, but with the body. Doing well means the same as clearly pronouncing one's pheromones. They'll be more accepting of us that way. Wouldn't this be good?" (E)
(H)
Honestly, I don't know what to reply here.
Everyone says something different.
And this while I just want to make this work.
This is all just so complicated.
But for now, all I can do is continue jumping around while an elderly lady is yelling at me.
Sigh.
