Jan. 14, 2018, 9:28 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
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Ian
I've spent a number of nights at a bar with this Kennex Lord, which makes him likely the person whom I've tolerated the most social interaction with in recent times.
Our social interaction consists of us not talking and occasionally drinking.
Dec. 25, 2017, 12:36 a.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
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Ian
The message received was 'I'm not dead.' Knowing Lord Ian that translates to 'bring whiskey or rum, pleasant company and a good healer.' None the less it is a very nice thought that one is remembered by a friend and that they have returned from some dangerous situation intact, or enough intact to send a message.
Dec. 24, 2017, 11:26 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
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Ian
He's informed me that he is not, in fact, dead.
I suppose that's a start.
Oct. 4, 2017, 6:33 p.m.(5/4/1007 AR)
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Ian
If being calm were a weapon, he would be the sharpest blade.
Sept. 29, 2017, 6:27 p.m.(4/22/1007 AR)
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Ian
If there's anyone out there with more spirit than my little brother, I'll eat my hat. He had everything taken away from him -- everything -- and yet he's come back from it, somehow. It's still like a knife between the ribs to see him the way he is now, especially knowing the way he used to be, but I'm damned proud of him, all the same. Right after I got my commission for the Damsel's Heart, he managed to drink ME under the table, if if that's not something to be proud of, I don't know what is.
Sept. 29, 2017, 6:26 p.m.(4/22/1007 AR)
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Ian
I've never known before or since anyone half as bullheadedly devoted to the blade as my little brother. I haven't known many people more bullheaded in general. Aethan met his match in that kid, trying to teach him to sail. Knots were the worst. Imagine a ten year old kid, stubborn as the day is long, his head full of swordplay and derring do, and then try to imagine getting that kid to sit down and learn how to tie string into fancy knots. Aethan couldn't get him to attend to the lessons, and eventually he told me (because I was laughing about it) to do better, if I could. Well, I could.
If there's one thing a ten year old, even a ten year old as weird as Ian, relishes more than swordplay and derring do, it's filthy drinking songs. And I happen to have a knack for filthy drinking songs. I made up knot-inspired verses to 'What do you do with a drunken sailor?'. I'd teach him one verse and if he wanted to learn another, he'd have to master the knot that went with it.
Ian STILL ties some of the best sailor's knots I've seen.
Sept. 21, 2017, 12:18 a.m.(4/3/1007 AR)
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Ian
Lord Ian Kennex, a new friend. I don't make friends as quickly as some and think it takes time for some friendships to grow. Lord Ian and I have shared companionable silences, varied conversations, spent time learning interests over the past month we've been at the same events and places. I've spoken with him often enough to gain a degree of trust, see different moods, different sides, and find myself liking him because of (or maybe in spite of) them. He's got courage and a persistence that I can respect.
Sept. 20, 2017, 6:40 p.m.(4/2/1007 AR)
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Ian
Lord Ian Kennex needs himself a wife, you may come my way if you are in need of a political matching and I shall introduce you to his voice Lord Ford Kennex.
Sept. 17, 2017, 1:08 p.m.(3/24/1007 AR)
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Ian
"Endurance."
( Done in graphite and overlaid with ink, with specific and hyper-realistic attention to the details of the textures. A black coat folded precisely and set aside on a wooden bench. A polished cane set on top of the folded coat. A flask, dull in comparison to the shine on the cane, has a design of a serpent upon it. The still life drawing seems to be a frozen moment of waiting or watching. )
Sept. 17, 2017, 12:57 p.m.(3/24/1007 AR)
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Ian
What a kind man, Lord Ian Kennex is. He is patient and willing to train me, regardless of my ... limitations. He is exceptionally perceptive. I am not surprised he noticed what he did. I hope to be able to learn more from him soon.
Some may not call him kind but detached, but if one is willing to train someone who obviously has no skill so patiently, I would call that kind.
Written By
Luca
Aug. 27, 2017, 4:04 p.m.(2/7/1007 AR)
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Ian
A brave and hearty sort to join in as he was. The offer of teaching was genuine.
Aug. 26, 2017, 10:25 p.m.(2/6/1007 AR)
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Ian
I do hope that Lord Ian Kennex has a very happy birthday. He's earned it! Presents should be sent accordingly. Not too expensive though. He's a man of simple pleasures.
Aug. 1, 2017, 11:12 a.m.(12/11/1006 AR)
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Ian
"Why? Is that something you think you're likely to do?"
(Beneath this - a study of analogous colors in various shades of blue. Seemingly searching for the right color.)
July 30, 2017, 10:03 p.m.(12/7/1006 AR)
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Ian
A man that I can talk to easily, he has a stern way and yet I still see the heart of him that cares for others.
Written By
Regla
July 16, 2017, 3:50 p.m.(11/7/1006 AR)
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Ian
I know what it's like not being able to have what you want. Although, under different circumstances. Very, very, very different circumstances. I just...I don't know how you can accept that this is the way things will be. Forever.
Written By
Arn
July 9, 2017, 7:12 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
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Ian
Met him twice in the Thrax ward. Kennex, I think. Had some kind of accident at sea and says he can't walk well. Granted, haven't seen him try but it can't be as bad as he thinks. Just lacks proper motivation. Which is why I'm gonna motivate him.
June 29, 2017, 12:53 p.m.(10/1/1006 AR)
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Ian
Another Kennex cousin. He seems just as tolerable and polite as Titania.
June 28, 2017, 6:48 a.m.(9/26/1006 AR)
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Ian
What happened to you was an unfortunate thing, cousin, but the measure of a Kennex is in how he plays out the board when the stones don't fall in his favor. Your legs may no longer work, and you may not be able to fight, but fighting is a poor measure of power. Power comes from strength of wit and from strength of will, not from strength of body. Perhaps Lord Darrow can cut a man down, but Prince Victus can order ten thousand men to their own deaths and they will go - which of the two do you think I consider the more powerful ally?
All of our blood are expected to contribute to the success of Kennex.