So are you letting Britain take Portugal?

I am. They have offered nonaggression; I take them at their word. It is a risk, but it is one I'm willing to accept. I hope that Austria will see that it is in their long term interest to leave the door to the Med closed, but if they don't, it looks like a free ride to Spain for England!

Thankfully, my connection is stable enough to get the changes entered in time. Thanks for reminding me, though.

Looks like it's up to Turkey and Austria what they want to do.

"It worked in WW2"... remind me the result of that one, it seems to have escaped me :P

Not that diplomacy bears any real relation to the tactics or strategy of WW2

Just wondering what your up to over in Belgium England? Makes me insecure. I'll be leaving tyrolia free btw Austria, so you can relax over there.

The fleet it no more of a danger to the German people in Belgium than it was in the North Sea (Less of one, actually). It had no other mission for the season and so was sent on routine patrol duty.

Fair enough. I was just trying to get you talking really. As Austria has so kindly pointed out I wouldn't want our relationship to be one sided, which is half the reason I built a second fleet (the other being the potential Russian threat which has disbanded). I'm thinking I'll move to holland and effectively reduce the incentive (Remember efficient German business model) to stab me.

On to the East. Germany nods in approval at Turkeys fleet build a fleet movement in recognition that Italy and Turkey can't really be friends. Apparently Italy and Germany can't be friends either. How sad, I was really looking forward to a pasta-schnitzel exchange.

To our Austrian cousins. We wonder what your future plans are. We heard rumours from the east that you (like us) are war-mongering germanic aggressors. You ask that you declare your intentions. If neither Italy nor Turkey is to be at the wrong end of a Austrian musket then perhaps the Germans should be concerned. I wouldn't want our relationship to sour just because you have run low on enemies to fight.

Heil
The Chancellor of Germany

Austria: if you and turkey feel you need to kill me, go ahead. Realize that I'll cede Spain to England, so you'll never get out of the med, but it's up to you

Also, I'm ordering Warsaw to support move StPetersburg to Moscow. If Austria would like use of that army or England a support to Livonia then let them say.

I believe Livonia may be more beneficial at this time. Moscow appears to be well enough fortified that troops levels will need to be increased before we can seize it.

Noted

Looks like Austria and Turkey couldn't work things out.

The Sultan has not provoked or made any declarations toward the Italian people. We urge the Pontiff to seek another supply center before the year is out, and anticipate there will be no interference with ongoing hostilities against our efforts to free the Balkan states.

Czar, do you require assistance in returning to Rumania?

Dear Sultan. I would be very greatful if you would support my movement back into Rumania! It seems like the Cossacks are no more, but we still have our children! Wicked stone chuckers they are, they can take an eye out with those things!

I would like to ask my gracious allies from Britain to cut support at Spain and move to Mid-atlantic. In return Warsaw will gladly support Livonia into Moscow. We can celebrate our victories with much ale.

The Ottoman Empire should have no concern with the forces of Italy.

Austria, you're the one who decided to 'wipe the slate clean'. Have anything to say?

I have decided that the Ottomans remain the greatest threat to the Dual Monarchy, and must be tackled at all costs I invite Italy and also Russia to provide all the help that is possible, and will give them both just returns.

Does the Pontiff and the rest of the world see? The Sultan holds his attacks against the Archduke and my just return is to be kicked from Bulgaria! He seeks to destroy my nation! Obviously there can be no peace. You have heard it directly from him. He was war mongering prior to the Spring of 1901 and on he continues! You don't frighten us, Austrian pig-dogs! Go and boil your bottom, sons of a silly person. I blow my nose at you! Leave the Balkans before I taunt you again.

Presumably if I don't leave the Balkans you will not taunt me again. As for me starting the war, did you expect me to think you were being peaceful?

Austria, you are - flatly - not going to get my support against Turkey. I made all reasonable efforts to come to a solution with you, and you got greedy instead. You're on your own.

You seem to make reasonable efforts without fruit quite a lot Italy.

Such is the nature of diplomacy, Germany. On the other hand, while I may be in a much weaker position in terms of SCs, I think I've proven I'll stick to my word. Can't say the same for you, can we?

England, please let me know if I can support you in some way. I have to admit, I didn't see that stab coming.

I got greedy? In what way did I 'get greedy'? You didn't offer any help whatsoever, which is rather more than can be said about me with regards to you. I presume you don't mind a strong Turkey then. I can wish you all the best, but must predict you the very worst.

With regards to Turkey, congratulations, you've been pretty damn successful there. Since Italy clearly does not want a war, perhaps it is time we gave him one together. Given the position I find myself in because of Italy's failure to act, I would be delighted to be a junior in an alliance against him

My failure to act how, by not taking Trieste, as Turkey requested?

I see Italy is allowed to move within Austrian borders. The German finds this troubling.
We would like to express our regret that our alliance with the British wasn't going to work out. Englands own actions such as not cutting support at spain and convoying to Belgium signify that break down of the relationship. I give sole credit to the Italians.

Germany would like to seriously point out to Italy that he no longer desires to fight the Italian. The reason why he pushed aggressively against him and attempted to start a war between him and the British crown is to save his own neck. He feared (rightly so) that a stalemate at Gibraltar would force the British to look at German lands with a hungrier eye. It was hardly out of an intense desire to take Marseilles. If you wish to pursue our quarrel then so be it. But I'd much prefer a more cooperative relationship. Way your response carefully, for I'm sure my stance towards you will have an affect of the stance to the east.

Heil
The Chancellor

Turkey would urge for rapid retreats and builds and will engage in diplomacy with other nations at the appointed time.

(note: the following response is in jest, and should not be taken as a serious response to the latest post from Germany, as I honestly do not have one right now)

Germany, I'll kill you! Die die die!...

.. but before I do, support my invasion of x province?

*snerk*

Italy was permitted to do no such thing, and seems to consider inaction to be some perverse form of action.