[Germany] @ France

Oh mon ami I am contrite
for you have been so very right
You've been an honourable gent to date
but I feared armies upon my gate

You've made no move to be a foe
though English SCs have let you grow
So a halt to any war I suppose
is possible, what do you propose?

[Russia]
RE: Meta

I saw the Sword vote for a draw in here,
And I thought I should really help him out.
I know that his retirement looms near,
And I didn't want to be called a lout.

[Russia]
To Germany:

Your message to me made me very glad.
And I was willing to cooperate.
Your more recent messages make me sad,
Something Austria did initiate.

Just remember when you think who to stab,
You don't want to help Austria's land grab.

[Germany]
To Russia

I understand well what you say
as Austria looks to grow some more
I wish to help you yet today
by helping Norway off the shore

The N. Sea is but neutral ground
so helping there should not distress
The Sword unless it is found
from there you put him in duress

I've promised Romans down below
that I would help to eat some pie
So it is there I seek to go
To at least for now w/ him ally

But I think your sorrow lies because
I hesitate on borders shared
And admittedly I have paused
with loyalties as yet declared

And France, he too speaks not a lie
for hardly has he pecked a fight
even though I have appeared to try
to steal a center in the night

But I hope he remembers what was said
that I fully expected us to bounce
'twas not my expectation to've led
my fleet to London, where I pounced.

But now I'm there and now afraid
to leave and lose my army fair
Which is why I seek to aid
your fleet into the open air.

How do you suggest I move on land
where with the Hapsburgs we abut
Can I really lend a hand
to either, and not get in a rut?

{|France at illogical Germans, who only seem to attack people who try to be thier friends]}

I have stated before, and will state once more
I can forgive when I can ignore
And since I will certainly fall to combined might
I ask and I ask you, please do not bite


I could leave you with London, support you up North
Help you gainst Italy, together go forth!
With me as your friend and your west secure
A victory easily you may procure

The hours now late, so I pray you to look
Against you the Russian won't notice ye took
So move into North Sea, and Piedmont ignore
Or I will be forced to make your life a chore :(

{France doubly so}

One more thing I think I should note
No stabs stain my record, can this I gloat?
One really can't say so bout the centre-east
Thier motives are sketchy; upon innocence they feast

[Germany] to France

Illogical? I must agree
for you've been true to your name
To Germany, you've been friendly
but I've not been the same.

I owe you both an unpaid debt
and apologies galore
But I'll make it up to you yet
you won't wait anymore

Together we could be a force
that few could reckon with
So I will stay true to the course
and work with you forthwith.

But I must say this has been tough
for all have nary a flaw
I'm loathe to war with any, it's rough
so I've voted for the draw.

But if the draw is not to be
and any are opposed
Then I have cast my lot with thee
let's pray now for our foes.

{France}

So my orders should alter!
Phew, I had begun to falter.

[Austria]
Voted for the draw
5 way is honourable
Good Luck, Presidente

In your new career
We shall miss you very much
Missing Friendly Sword.

Germany - meta:

I would like to thank everyone for a very enjoyable game. That was also my first public press game and it makes it tough when you don't dislike any of those you are playing with. Best of luck Mr. Sword in your endeavors. Keep your edge honed.