((Joint-IC with
@Duke Dan "the Man", thanks to him))
Friedrich was waiting for a visitor. He had invited Sebastian, also known as Black Knight, to visit him in his mansion. He was waiting in the sitting room, reading a book for entertainment. Hopefully the visitor will arrive soon.
Friedrich read about 15 pages of his book, when he heard people coming. He looked up and saw his servant opening the door for a visitor.
Friedrich: “You must be the Black Knight, Sebastian.” Friedrich stood up and shake Sebastian’s hand “It is good to finally see you.”
The Black Knight was startled, he was in the middle of his thoughts about what to do, he almost blurted it out to him. He put on a smile, “Greeting sir. May I enter?”
Friedrich laughed “But of course. Do you want anything to drink?”
He entered the fine mansion, he noticed a book on a chair near some fire, “Aye, may I get some whiskey? But anything will honestly do.”
“Only best for my guests.” Friedrich said. “Elise, go get Sebastian some whiskey. I will take wine, thank you.” The servant left and the two gentlemen sat down.
Sebastian eyed the young lady as she left, something about her reminded him of something. Of Carlot's mother, but she much too old for it to be her. He waited with him, “Sir, what is the book?”
“This book?” Friedrich picked it up “Oh, it tells about some of the ancient myths. It is actually really interesting.”
“Mind if I take a look?”
“Of course not.” Friedrich gave the book to Sebastian, who opened it, taking a quick look.
“Interesting, always I prefer philosophy myself.”
“Oh, I have couple of books about philosophy too. They are kinda interesting as well. Maybe you want to take one, and read it?”
“No. I have business to attend to, I would want to read more but I am quite busy. Where is your son, or cousin or whatever the relation is to you? I didn’t come here for pleasantries alone.”
“Oh yeah, my cousin, Alfred. He wanted to join the army of Lübeck. But as the Statthalter doesn’t like our family, he didn’t let Alfred join. So, we thought maybe he could join your mercenary company. He is a rather good fighter.” Just after Friedrich finished his sentence, the servant came in with the drinks. Friedrich said to her “Can you also get Alfred here?” The servant simply nodded.
Sevastian stood up, “You.” He pointed at the young lady, “ Tell him to go there.” He pointed at an outside area. “I’ll need to test him. See how far along is he.” He stood up, walked towards the area, whiskey in hand.
Friedrich followed his guest “So, you going to test him?” He forgot his drink as they left the room so quickly.
“Aye.” He kept walking.
They soon arrived at the outdoors area. The servant and Alfred came after them. Alfred shaked Sebastian’s hand “So, you are the Black Knight I have heard of?”
Sebastian throw a sword at him, “Here.” He got in his usual fighting position. “We will be sparring”
Alfred was little surprised about what just happened, but he was ready. He was always ready to fight. “Shall we begin?”
“Aye.” He readied himself, in a defensive position.”Ladies first my friend.”
“So you can make the first swing.” Alfred responded.
He chuckled, “I am only being polite, but please, you heard what I said.”
“How you want.” Alfred made his first swing, but Sebastian blocked it, and kicked him, while he was defenseless, to the ground like a Spartan. He put his sword near his neck. “Well played my friend.”
Alfred got up. He was little impressed by Sebastian’s skills. “You sure are a good fighter.”
“Good is a horrible word in my book. I’d rather be great. C’mon! Again!” He put himself in his same position.
Alfred swinged his sword once again, and Sebastian blocked it once more. He maneuvered himself under his enemies arm, and put it in a submission. “Does this feel nice?’” He tightened it, seeing immense pain from Alfred, who just smiled “Not really.” Sebastian tightened it more, “Now?”
“Okay! It hurts.” Alfred had to admit it. The pain was too much for him.
He let go, “You will be training under Montferrat. Come to the camp, and I sent for you. This is an order.” Sebastian turned around and walked away in the direction of the city, where he was needed at some whorehouse. He needed to relieve some stress.
“What a strange man” Alfred said to Friedrich. He nodded…
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