Lessons in Diplomacy - APH
Title: Lessons in Diplomacy
Characters: Gilbert, Ludwig, Chancellor Leopold von Caprivi
Word Count: 100
Rating: T, for language.
Summary: Gilbert disagrees with Ludwig’s choice in alliances.
Time Frame: 1890, Germany refuses to renew the Reinsurance Treaty, at the will of the Kaiser and Foregien Office, despite Chancellor Caprivi’s support of the motion.
“Hey! What the fuck are you doing?”
“Brother! Not right now, please.”
“Stow it, West. I wanna know what the hell you’re doing not renewing this goddamn treaty!”
“Brother, you know--“
“If he’s not our ally, he’s going to be Francis’s ally. Think of the fucking ramifications!”
“Ivan is unreliable, brother. You know that Roderick is a more than--“
“That pansy’s not gonna be good for shit if we’re stuck fighting both of them, and you know it!”
“Brother--! … My apologies, Chancellor.”
“No need, my boy. I am well acquainted with Prussia’s particular brand of… enthusiasm.”
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Characters: Gilbert, Ludwig, Chancellor Leopold von Caprivi
Word Count: 100
Rating: T, for language.
Summary: Gilbert disagrees with Ludwig’s choice in alliances.
Time Frame: 1890, Germany refuses to renew the Reinsurance Treaty, at the will of the Kaiser and Foregien Office, despite Chancellor Caprivi’s support of the motion.
“Hey! What the fuck are you doing?”
“Brother! Not right now, please.”
“Stow it, West. I wanna know what the hell you’re doing not renewing this goddamn treaty!”
“Brother, you know--“
“If he’s not our ally, he’s going to be Francis’s ally. Think of the fucking ramifications!”
“Ivan is unreliable, brother. You know that Roderick is a more than--“
“That pansy’s not gonna be good for shit if we’re stuck fighting both of them, and you know it!”
“Brother--! … My apologies, Chancellor.”
“No need, my boy. I am well acquainted with Prussia’s particular brand of… enthusiasm.”
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