Video 6 ♔ I'm So Lonely

[mightthinkthat]

[Francis looks a little distracted and uncertain. He lets out a sigh.]

I wonder if I might prevail on one of the ladies of the Barge for some company? [He smiles in acknowledgement of how it sounds.] Nothing, untoward, I... just was reminded of how I missed my wife in that port. She's an intelligent, witty woman and I very much relied on her to give me a grounding.

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[Private]

[force_captain]

What kind of grounding are you after, dearie?

[Private]

[mightthinkthat]

She would refocus me, on what I need to proceed. Have you ever been an advisor, my dear?

[Private]

[force_captain]

[Her lips quirk just slightly up.]

In a military capacity, yes.

[Private]

[mightthinkthat]

Well, now you have me intrigued.

[codename_duchess]

This never works when I try it.

[mightthinkthat]

Oh. [How terrible for you.]

[codename_duchess]

Yeah. So I'm guessing you're not gonna have much luck. 'cause no offense, but you're like. A hundred and fifty.

[text]

[routemistress]

I'm not exactly in any condition for untoward just now, more's the pity.

...also probably not the best at grounding. but I'm yours if you want to come over here.

[text]

[mightthinkthat]

I might. Do you need anything or do your dogs have you covered?

[text]

[routemistress]

now there's an unfortunate turn of phrase. it hurts to laugh rn darling <3 <3

[Private]

[impure_tale]

That was rather direct. You're just full of surprises.

[Private]

[mightthinkthat]

Must be my Scots ancestry peeking through.

[Private]

[impure_tale]

You'll have to tell me how successful your endeavors are.

[He's just learned after some six years that men just put out more on this ship.]

[gard]

Well, not sure if I count.

[mightthinkthat]

Hm. [He considers.] I'm not sure. Your breach self was a little kamikaze. [Which amuses him a bit, what was the point of all that?] Would you like to come over for a private chat.

[gard]

Oh, Vaine was like that. Clever. Ruthless. Not very long-lived.

I'd be happy to.

[heavenlymisandrist]

Curious.

[ After their initial conversation this wasn't quite the attitude towards women she was expecting. Now she has to reestablish her impression of him. ]

Where is your wife now, Francis?

[mightthinkthat]

I'm obviously not certain, not being in contact, but I would presume she's living now at our country home.

[heavenlymisandrist]

[ Ah yes, she has mastered the subtle way of asking if someone's wife is dead or not. ]

Do you think she is satisfied with that life?

[this_corrosion]

Ohh, is that what we're calling it?

[mightthinkthat]

No. It's what I want. If all I wanted was sex, then that was all I would have asked for.

[this_corrosion]

You could try speed dating.

[outofclothes]

Intellectual bootycalling. Now that's a first.

[mightthinkthat]

Is it? I do like blazing in untried paths.

[outofclothes]

Might wanna consider setting up a hotline for that if you make it back to your world. Might be an untapped market.