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[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

This doesn't seem to be such a bad place, after all. Still, it can't compare to Beyoğlu or Stambul, if this is meant to be a castle. It's weird... even without the Perete, the sunlight doesn't seem to be that aggressive.

I guess there's still nobody who knows where to buy opium? I didn't think it was banned here as well.

[ Private to Shahrzad ]

Countess, maybe we should meet. I heard there are horses that belong to the castle. Would you take an invitation to ride out, so we can talk?

Comments

[so-many-needs.livejournal.com]

Isn't that some sorta' drug?

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

A drug? Hm... So is alcohol, for Terran, isn't it? But I like the taste.

[so-many-needs.livejournal.com]

I tried it, never got anything out of it.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

Maybe you should try more. It doesn't do anything for me either, if I don't take enough.

... It's used as a spice, though.

And does that mean it's available here?

[so-many-needs.livejournal.com]

You must have a strong consitution, that shit can kill humans.

I didn't try it HERE, I don't know if they have it.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

It can't kill humans like me. Not... normally. I've never heard of a case like that at least. Do I look like a fragile Terran to you? I'm a Methuselah, a nobles of the Empire.

I see.

[so-many-needs.livejournal.com]

What's the difference?

[goesfortheneck.livejournal.com]

[pause for eyebrow raising]

You don't need to buy it.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

... What do you mean? You wouldn't know where I can find some? I miss the taste.

[goesfortheneck.livejournal.com]

Out in the city, probably. They'd just give you it.

You could try asking the castle, though I don't know if that'll work. I haven't exactly asked for drugs, though some of my neighbors were into them.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

They'd just... really? I wasn't sure if they accepted Akçe as currency.

Drugs? Ah... Terran get addicted and die of it, don't they?

[goesfortheneck.livejournal.com]

The villagers take pretty much any kind of currency. There's no real value to currency here, but... I don't know. They seem to like it.

...Terran? I'm not sure if they were addicted to it, actually.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

That's useful information. By the way... who are you?

Terran. Undeveloped humans, unlike us Methuselah.

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

It's certainly preferable to a lot of places I've been.

Opium is probably used mainly in the hospital here, I've no idea if it's made elsewhere. Of course, if there are poppies about...

I'm sure you've heard all about moderation and danger?

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

That's out of question. Compared to Outer, it's a paradise. But it's nowhere close to our capital.

Poppies? You mean you know how to prepare it yourself?

... what are you talking about?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

I suppose everything is better and lesser than something.

Only vaguely. I'm sure there are books about it.

...About opium use.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

Tch... Well, I couldn't expect a place like this to be more beautiful than the Empire.

I see... There are regulations?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

[hint of teasing] You're certain you're not biased?

Well, officially, it depends on where you are. And...well, I suppose it might not affect you the same way, considering.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

You haven't seen my country. But I have seen the outside world. Pathetic. There are a few things that need to be changed in our country, but that is... details.

... considering?

My country has banned it, because the Terran could be "harmed" through it.

Radu

[clemently.livejournal.com]

I'll be delighted to ride with you, Baron.

Shahrzad

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

When would it suit you, Countess?

Radu

[clemently.livejournal.com]

Tomorrow night if that's good for you too?

Shahrzad

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

Very well. I'm looking forward to it, Countess.

Radu

[clemently.livejournal.com]

As do I! It makes me very happy to go horseriding again with company. And call me Shahrzad, Baron. We're not in the Empire, all these formalities aren't necessary.

((OOC: Assume what happened?)).

Shahrzad

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

...

We're still citizens of the Empire. But if you wish... Then call me Radu.

((OOC: Sure! He's just aiming at getting more info about the Vatican and bonding with her so she's not against him, too, and well - maybe making her doubt Abel a bit more, but he's careful with that. XD Hey, when he's not suicidal, he CAN be resourceful.))