GR translation: Maybe not now.

[Mike Jing]

Thanks. That's what I meant the second time.


On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 2:19 AM, Protomen <protomen at protonmail.com> wrote:
>
> I'd assume the more straightforward:
> "(the fact that Pavel swore off that) maybe doesn't apply, in the current
> situation"
> with the "maybe" a euphemism, hence Enzian feeling out of touch.
>
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> V519.9-18, P528.2-11 Pavel and Maria meant to have the child. Then
> Josef Ombindi and his people started their visiting. They have learned
> their vulturehood from the Christian missionaries. They keep lists of
> all the women of childbearing age. Any pregnancy is an invitation to
> hover, to tune in, to swoop. They will use threats, casuistry,
> physical seduction—there’s an arsenal of techniques. Washing-blue is
> the abortifacient of choice.
> “The refinery,” suggests Andreas Orukambe.
> “Really? I thought he’d sworn off that.”
> “Maybe not now.” The girl’s brother stares him hard as fists.
> Enzian, old bastard, you really are out of touch . . . .
>
> What does Christian mean by “Maybe not now” here? Is he asking Enzian
> to drop the subject?
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