ironbloodedprussian

[ironbloodedprussian]

He ignores the question. "Your mistake was assuming that Berlin and Bavaria would work together. You should know, after all this time, how unrealistic that is. Avoid Bavaria. They're a useless lot. You should have asked Brandenburg if you thought Berlin needed help."

@paperworkanddogs

"My, my. Has someone lost his control over the family? It's not so easy to hold onto, is it? Especially when you hardly earn their respect in the first place."

[ironbloodedprussian]

@paperworkanddogs

"My, my. Has someone lost his control over the family? It's not so easy to hold onto, is it? Especially when you hardly earn their respect in the first place."

[ironbloodedprussian]

He shrugs and sips from his glass. He doesn't really care what the boy thinks anyway. He just knows what he sees from his daughter's demeanor around him. "So, now that we've talked about your sex life, what else shall we divulge?"

“Well, that’s a dismal outlook. I don’t know why I’m arguing with you, anyway. You can believe what you want. But I’d bet there’s very little your medical treatises could say on the topic that I don’t already know from experience.”

[ironbloodedprussian]

"I think you'll find that women are very capable of tolerating mediocre men. If they weren't, our global population would be significantly lower, and perhaps we would not have to worry so much about climate change."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, dude. It's one thing to joke that I don't know what sex is. But I'm frankly offended that you think I wouldn't be good at it by now. I've been married since 1865. There's no way in hell Cait would tolerate me for that long if I didn't make it worth her while."

[ironbloodedprussian]

"But do you provide it well for them? Contrary to what you may think of me, I am deeply immersed in medical knowledge. And studies have shown that women are capable of feeling the pleasure as well. So, if you are not providing that, then..." He shrugs.

He's a little disappointed that his simile was entirely lost on Gilbert, and even more disappointed that he can't run with the bit that he doesn't know what sex is now that it's been brought up directly.

"I know, Gilbert," he sighs, crossing his arms. "Contrary to my reputation, I am capable of enjoying sex."

[ironbloodedprussian]

He stares at him with a deadpan look. Is he playing stupid, or is he actually this stupid? He doesn't believe he's actually this stupid, but he'll not mention that, yet.

"I'm talking about sex, young man."

He shrugs. "Going to clubs with Lily isn't my favorite thing, but I do it anyway because she enjoys it, and sometimes I'll even have fun while we're there. Not much of a difference to me."

[ironbloodedprussian]

He looks down at his liquor as he swirls it lightly. "How do I put this in a way that won't offend your prudish American sensibilities? Hmm. Let's simply say that I know my daughter, and I am familiar enough with Miss Montgomery. And I know that there are things those women want that you are not keen on providing."

"I'm not sure whether I should be flattered or insulted. In either case, I doubt they'd both reject me."

[ironbloodedprussian]

"If it's poetry and court manners you're after, go to Austria or France. But I believe in delivering the truth to your face, as a sign of respect. You're old enough to handle it."

"You have all the tact and subtlety of a sledgehammer in a pottery shop."

[ironbloodedprussian]

He shrugs. "You asked my opinion, and I offered it truthfully. Would you rather I spin you a fairytale lie and fill your head with false hopes? Have you ever known me to do that?"

@ironbloodedprussian

He just…raises an eyebrow and slowly sips his whiskey. Then, he says, "Are you certain you could handle being rejected by two women at once?"

Critical damage. Man down.

"...Bro."

[ironbloodedprussian]

Frau Wagner nodded as she took his coat and offered him house shoes. "Of course, sir. I will have some prepared right away. Herr Beilschmidt is waiting for you in his library. If you'll follow me."

She led him further into the house and into a grand library. The walls were lined with fine oak shelves full of books. And the Prussian himself stood at an impressive window, looking out into his garden. He turned when he heard them enter. He walked up to shake the Russian's hand. "Good day to you. Please, sit. To what do I owe this pleasure?"

@ironbloodedprussian

"if you have tea, I'll take two cups with sugar and jam," he told the housestaff as soon as she answered the door. "If you don't, I would like some made"

[ironbloodedprussian]

"Guten Morgen," he said simply as Williams settled himself in. He noted the large mug of coffee, but said nothing of it out loud. He only thought to himself that clearly the young man next to him needed more discipline if he was that reliant upon caffeine to wake up.

He started driving in silence, with just the classical music station to provide any kind of sound in the car. He did not initiate any conversation yet.

He's going to have to make sure Ludwig doesn't let him sleep in. "I will need some to borrow." His where all at home, and most of theme where his old RCMP clothes, probably not the best for this occasion.

"I'll see you tomorrow?"

[ironbloodedprussian]

"Yes. Tomorrow morning, 6:30 sharp. I will be waiting outside, but I will not disturb the peace by honking. You will come out on your own. Understood? Good. Good bye." He hung up abruptly, not really allowing any time for Matthew to ask more questions. He was not in the habit of repeating himself after all.

The next morning, he arrived in his Mercedes Benz precisely when he had said he would, and did not honk or do anything to disrupt the sleepy Berlin street.

He's going to have to make sure Ludwig doesn't let him sleep in. "I will need some to borrow." His where all at home, and most of theme where his old RCMP clothes, probably not the best for this occasion.

"I'll see you tomorrow?"

[ironbloodedprussian]

He wasted no time in replying. "I shall arrive at the house at precisely 6:30 tomorrow morning to take you to my stables. Do not be late in coming out. I assume you will need to borrow riding clothes and a helmet? I doubt the boy would have prepared you for this invitation."

@ourfairdominion

Quite unexpectedly, the Canadian is receiving a call from Germany. When he picks up, he hears the following from the other side, "Herr Gilbert Beilschmidt speaking. I'm calling to invite you to a private outing, boy. You can ride, right?" (This is, of course, all said in German. Herr Gilbert Beilschmidt would never use another language if it could be helped.)

[ironbloodedprussian]

@ourfairdominion

Quite unexpectedly, the Canadian is receiving a call from Germany. When he picks up, he hears the following from the other side, "Herr Gilbert Beilschmidt speaking. I'm calling to invite you to a private outing, boy. You can ride, right?" (This is, of course, all said in German. Herr Gilbert Beilschmidt would never use another language if it could be helped.)

[ironbloodedprussian]

He was not fooled so easily by the lie. His eyes narrowed, and he did not walk into the restaurant yet. "What's actually going on? Tell me the truth. Are you one of his prostitutes? Does he think I am incapable of having a woman at my side if I so desired?" His hand tightened on his cane.

@paperworkanddogs

"why do you imply I'm late? Have I ever been late?" He complained. "And dress nicely. I'll have a lady guest"

He has to roll his eyes at least twice. "I always dress nicely, regardless of the sex of your guests. I will see you tonight then." He hung up.

About a quarter till the appointed time, he arrives at the restaurant. As he steps out of his Mercedes Benz, he adjusts his suit and grabs his cane, and walks up to the door with a straight back and confident stride.

[ironbloodedprussian]

"There are more important things than what you Romanticists deem to be 'love,' which is merely some intense chemical reactions in the brain. Loyalty, for one, is more important. Have I not been loyal to my children all their lives? Have I not raised them and sheltered them? Given them food and clothes and an education? Not once did I ever turn them out on the streets, though it may have taught them a lesson. My home has always been there for them, if they would but show gratitude and loyalty to me. I have always taken care of my children. At least I never left infants to the dangers of the wilderness."

"if there was a degree for getting stoned, he would do that as well," he assured Gilbert. "But I'm only hearing two degrees. Not three"

[ironbloodedprussian]

Had this woman not addressed him, he would have walked right past her. She was not exactly remarkable, in his eyes, though she was well put together. He raised an eyebrow and shook her hand politely. "I am. Are you with the boy? Where is he?"

He pondered if this was a new lover of the boy's, and if he was intending to introduce her for some kind of blessing of sorts. Why else would a random woman reach out to him?

@paperworkanddogs

"why do you imply I'm late? Have I ever been late?" He complained. "And dress nicely. I'll have a lady guest"

He has to roll his eyes at least twice. "I always dress nicely, regardless of the sex of your guests. I will see you tonight then." He hung up.

About a quarter till the appointed time, he arrives at the restaurant. As he steps out of his Mercedes Benz, he adjusts his suit and grabs his cane, and walks up to the door with a straight back and confident stride.