))
[9:49pm] <14Molly> **As always in a noble house with guests, the visitors are offered breakfast in their rooms, as are the hosts. So it isn't suprising when a valet knocks on his door around 7 o'clock.
00[9:49pm] <04@Morgan> enter
[9:51pm] <14Molly> *the valet enters and bows* Would you like breakfast in your room, Lord Morgan?
00[9:52pm] <04@Morgan> no, thank you... I'll come down for some coffee and toast
[9:53pm] <14Molly> *He nods* Very good, my Lord. Can I do anything for you at all?
00[9:54pm] <04@Morgan> No, that will be all
[9:55pm] <14Molly> *he nods and leaves*
13[9:55pm] * @Morgan stretches a little then heads out of the room
[9:56pm] <14Molly> **The corridors are quiet, except for a rhythimic double thump. Thump thump quiet, thump thump quiet, over and over
13[9:57pm] * @Morgan stops, trying to figure out where the noise is coming from
[9:57pm] <14Molly> **Its coming from further down the corridor
13[9:58pm] * @Morgan walks quietly towards the room
[9:58pm] <14Molly> **thump thump quiet, thump thump quiet. Its get
[9:58pm] <14Molly> s louder, but the rhythm remains
13[9:58pm] * @Morgan tries to remember whose room it is
[9:59pm] <14Molly> **Its not a room, but the corridor near mollys room
13[10:00pm] * @Morgan walks slowly down the corridor, keeping against a wall
[10:01pm] <14Molly> **as he rounds the corner, he sees varick, gently throwing a ball against the wall. It bounces on the floor thump, then the thump wall, then silence as he catches it
00[10:02pm] <04@Morgan> Varick... what are you doing?
08[10:02pm] [10:02pm] Molly (~ident@host86-144-215-41.range86-144.btcentralplus.com) is now known as Varick
13[10:02pm] * Varick holds the ball
[10:02pm] <14Varick> Just playing
00[10:02pm] <04@Morgan> have you had breakfast?
[10:02pm] <14Varick> Someone was going to come for me
00[10:03pm] <04@Morgan> come on, you can eat with me
13[10:03pm] * Varick smiles
[10:04pm] <14Varick> where is everyone?
00[10:04pm] <04@Morgan> Mostly taking breakfast in their rooms I expect, what with all the guests
13[10:04pm] * Varick nods
[10:04pm] <14Varick> rather eat with you
13[10:05pm] * @Morgan nods
00[10:05pm] <04@Morgan> come on
13[10:05pm] * Varick gets up, and hold out the ball
13[10:05pm] * @Morgan takes the ball
[10:06pm] <14Varick> will you play with me today?
13[10:06pm] * Varick holds out his hand
00[10:06pm] <04@Morgan> I dont think I can today... I've got to help entertain everyone
13[10:06pm] * Varick looks sad
[10:07pm] <14Varick> what are you doing?
00[10:07pm] <04@Morgan> hunting this morning
13[10:07pm] * Varick 's eyes light up
[10:08pm] <14Varick> Can I come?!
00[10:08pm] <04@Morgan> I dont think it'd be safe for you
13[10:08pm] * Varick looks like he's about to argue, then sighs sadly
[10:09pm] <14Varick> alright
00[10:09pm] <04@Morgan> Once the hunts over I'll come for you... we might not be able to play, but you should be able to be with me later today if you want to
13[10:11pm] * Varick nods a little
[10:11pm] <14Varick> I do like to hunt though
00[10:11pm] <04@Morgan> you've been before?
13[10:12pm] * Varick looks up at him
[10:12pm] <14Varick> Rode with my daddy a few times
13[10:12pm] * @Morgan nods
00[10:13pm] <04@Morgan> We'll ask my father... his word is final, and if he says no, there will be no argument. Understand?
13[10:13pm] * Varick nods, grinning
[10:13pm] <14Varick> But you _want_ me to?
00[10:13pm] <04@Morgan> I do... but I want you to be safe more
13[10:14pm] * Varick nods
[10:14pm] <14Varick> If the graf says so
00[10:15pm] <04@Morgan> Good lad
[10:15pm] <14Varick> Where's Molly?
00[10:15pm] <04@Morgan> I dont know... probably in her room still
[10:17pm] <14Varick> I miss her.
00[10:17pm] <04@Morgan> I know... I'm sure she misses you too
[10:17pm] <14Varick> when will it be just us again?
00[10:18pm] <04@Morgan> Not until after the wedding... and thats assuming you want to stay with us
13[10:18pm] * Varick nods
[10:18pm] <14Varick> after you come back?
13[10:18pm] * @Morgan nods
13[10:19pm] * Varick smiles sadly, and continues to walk to the dining room
[10:28pm] <14Varick> **it is empty*
13[10:29pm] * @Morgan seats the boy then sets about finding a servant
[10:30pm] <14Varick> **reinhardt comes up from the kitchen*
[10:30pm] <14Varick> R: good morning, my Lord. what would you like?
00[10:30pm] <04@Morgan> Reinhardt, would you organise some toast and coffee for myself and something suitable for my young companion here
[10:31pm] <14Varick> R: *he nods* Of course, my Lord *he goes back down to the kitchen*
13[10:32pm] * @Morgan goes and sits next to Varick
[10:33pm] <14Varick> When will the graf come?
00[10:34pm] <04@Morgan> it shouldn't be too long... he'd want to be ready before any of the guests I would think
[10:35pm] <14Varick> will he have breakfast with us?
00[10:35pm] <04@Morgan> I dont know Varick
13[10:36pm] * Varick nods. Breakfast is brought to them, some toast with eggs for varick
13[10:38pm] * Varick eats quietly, and they hear voices from the corridor.
13[10:39pm] * @Morgan sips his coffee, wincing slightly, then begins his toast
[10:40pm] <14Varick> Molly: so have you set the date? Inga: no, he still hasn't officially asked. *they round the corner, seeing Varick and Morgan.
13[10:40pm] * Varick immediately jumps out of his seat, excited to see her. ((give you chance to intervene))
13[10:41pm] * @Morgan lets him go
13[10:43pm] * Varick wraps his arms around her. With a quick nod to inga, who promptly steps slightly back into the hallway as a lookout, she sinks down to her knees. holding him tightly. She looks at Morgan over the boys shoulder, inquiringly
13[10:43pm] * @Morgan eats his toast
[10:45pm] <14Varick> **she talks quietly to Varick, before hugging him tight and returning him to his seat. She sits beside Morgan, and watches as Varick happily eats his breakfast.
08[10:45pm] [10:45pm] Varick (~ident@host86-144-215-41.range86-144.btcentralplus.com) is now known as Molly
[10:46pm] <14Molly> Liebes herz, are you well?
13[10:46pm] * @Morgan nods
00[10:46pm] <04@Morgan> I am... you?
13[10:48pm] * Molly smiles at him
[10:48pm] <14Molly> much better now
00[10:48pm] <04@Morgan> he has that effect
13[10:49pm] * Molly smiles softly, watching him
[10:49pm] <14Molly> it's not just him
13[10:50pm] * @Morgan smiles
[10:52pm] <14Molly> are we all going hunting?
00[10:53pm] <04@Morgan> I'm not sure if Varick's going to be allowed... though since the ladies are going, I dont see a problem
13[10:53pm] * Molly smiles at Varick, then Morgan
[10:54pm] <14Molly> I suppose someone will just have to use their persuasive charms, wont they?
13[10:54pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:56pm] <14Molly> I wonder who might be good at charming eisen men?
00[10:56pm] <04@Morgan> Well, that'd be you, obviously
13[10:56pm] * Molly grins
[10:57pm] <14Molly> I'm glad we're in agreement
00[11:00pm] <04@Morgan> of course
[11:01pm] <14Molly> *Reinhardt comes back, and Molly asks for tea and toast* ((Is there owt you want to do/say?))
00[11:01pm] <04@Morgan> ((nope))
[11:01pm] <14Molly> ((ok, brb))
[11:14pm] <14Molly> **A little while later, everyone is dressing, though as always, Morgan's early start on the day means he is ready long before anyone else, including varick who is with a maid*
13[11:15pm] * @Morgan sits patiently, rolling a whetstone across his knuckles
[11:15pm] <14Molly> ((where?))
00[11:15pm] <04@Morgan> ((by the bottom of the main stairs))
08[11:16pm] [11:16pm] Molly (~ident@host86-144-215-41.range86-144.btcentralplus.com) is now known as Adalbrecht
13[11:16pm] * Adalbrecht comes back in, muttering
[11:16pm] <14Adalbrecht> It's only common sense after all... damn grooms
00[11:17pm] <04@Morgan> what have they done?
[11:14pm] <14Molly> **A little while later, everyone is dressing, though as always, Morgan's early start on the day means he is ready long before anyone else, including varick who is with a maid*
13[11:15pm] * @Morgan sits patiently, rolling a whetstone across his knuckles
[11:15pm] <14Molly> ((where?))
00[11:15pm] <04@Morgan> ((by the bottom of the main stairs))
08[11:16pm] [11:16pm] Molly (~ident@host86-144-215-41.range86-144.btcentralplus.com) is now known as Adalbrecht
13[11:16pm] * Adalbrecht comes back in, muttering
[11:16pm] <14Adalbrecht> It's only common sense after all... damn grooms
00[11:17pm] <04@Morgan> what have they done?

[9:15pm] <14Adalbrecht> 13[3:48am] <04Adalbrecht> She's also made a large demand for this evening
[9:15pm] <14Adalbrecht> [3:48am] <08@Morgan> oh?
[9:15pm] <14Adalbrecht> 13[3:48am] * Adalbrecht smiles indulgently
[9:15pm] <14Adalbrecht> 13[3:48am] <04Adalbrecht> we're having a ball
[9:15pm] <14Adalbrecht> [3:48am] <08@Morgan> oh, yes, I did hear about that
[9:15pm] <14Adalbrecht> 13[3:49am] <04Adalbrecht> I hope you brought your dancing shoes
[9:15pm] <14Adalbrecht> [3:49am] <08@Morgan> I dont dance
[9:15pm] <14Adalbrecht> 13[3:49am] <04Adalbrecht> Everyone dances
[9:16pm] <14Adalbrecht> [3:50am] <08@Morgan> I dont think you understood what I said... I, that is me, veisgraf Koertig, do not, that is does not partake in the pastime of dancing
[9:16pm] <14Adalbrecht> 13[3:50am] * Adalbrecht looks around, and spots Varick with Molly and Fischler
[9:16pm] <14Adalbrecht> 13[3:51am] <04Adalbrecht> No. The Veisgraf will be expected to dance
[9:16pm] <14Adalbrecht> 12[3:51am] * @Morgan looks piously around the clearing
[9:16pm] <14Adalbrecht> [3:52am] <08@Morgan> sadly expectations aren't all they're cracked up to be
13[9:20pm] * Adalbrecht smiles
[9:20pm] <14Adalbrecht> We'll see
00[9:21pm] <04@Morgan> no doubt
[9:22pm] <14Adalbrecht> On a more serious note, have you heard anything from Lars ((blacksmith))?
00[9:22pm] <04@Morgan> not since I last spoke to you about it
13[9:22pm] * @Morgan starts gathering a selection of food for Molly, the Eisenfurst and Varick
13[9:24pm] * Adalbrecht frowns
[9:24pm] <14Adalbrecht> I'd hoped to hear whether the gold had arrived
00[9:24pm] <04@Morgan> I could ride into the village and find out
13[9:25pm] * Adalbrecht thinks about it a moment
[9:25pm] <14Adalbrecht> After lunch perhaps
13[9:25pm] * @Morgan nods
00[9:25pm] <04@Morgan> as you wish
[9:28pm] <14Adalbrecht> I'll stay and hunt til the others are all bored, but I believe Molly and Jarvie will be returning to prepare for the ball
13[9:28pm] * @Morgan stops momentarily, frowning
00[9:28pm] <04@Morgan> I have trouble imagining Jarvie in a ballgown
13[9:29pm] * Adalbrecht nods
[9:29pm] <14Adalbrecht> Yes, I can't remember ever seeing her in one
00[9:30pm] <04@Morgan> we could probably take bets on her doing it, I think
[9:31pm] <14Adalbrecht> I didn't think you the wagering sort?
00[9:31pm] <04@Morgan> I said take bets, not make them
13[9:31pm] * Adalbrecht smiles
[9:32pm] <14Adalbrecht> I'd bet no dress tonight, but she will for the wedding
00[9:32pm] <04@Morgan> She'd best for the wedding
[9:32pm] <14Adalbrecht> I'll insist
13[9:32pm] * @Morgan looks at the plaes
00[9:33pm] <04@Morgan> I think these are about ready... if you'll excuse me?
13[9:33pm] * Adalbrecht waves him off
[9:34pm] <14Adalbrecht> Report to me when you know
13[9:34pm] * @Morgan nods, heading back towards the Eisenfurst
08[9:34pm] [9:34pm] Adalbrecht (~ident@host86-160-118-68.range86-160.btcentralplus.com) is now known as Fischler
00[9:35pm] <04@Morgan> my apologies, your grace, my father caught me to give me an errand
13[9:35pm] * Fischler is sat with Molly and Varick, and they're discussing the ball
13[9:35pm] * Fischler nods at Morgan
[9:35pm] <14Fischler> Of course
13[9:35pm] * @Morgan hands the lates out
13[9:36pm] * Fischler and the others take one. Molly watches to see whether Morgan has one for himself
13[9:37pm] * @Morgan sits down
13[9:38pm] * Fischler looks around
[9:38pm] <14Fischler> So, who'd like to hear the story?
13[9:38pm] * @Morgan glances round quickly, spooked by the Eisenfursts looking around
13[9:39pm] * Fischler , Molly, and Varick are the only ones near by
13[9:40pm] * @Morgan settles sightly
00[9:40pm] <04@Morgan> I'd like to hear it, I must confess
[9:40pm] <14Fischler> *Varick and Molly nod*
13[9:41pm] * Fischler smiles
[9:44pm] <14Fischler> Well, you must bear in mind that this tale goes back some 35 years, long before all of you were born. It was back in the days when the Koertig Grafs answered to Eisenfurst Sieger, and Fischler was just the name of a small farming family on the south eastern banks of the Sudlache
13[9:44pm] * Fischler watches them
00[9:46pm] <04@Morgan> eastern banks?
13[9:46pm] * Fischler nods at Morgan
00[9:46pm] <04@Morgan> I knew we lived on the wrong side
13[9:46pm] * Fischler laughs
[9:49pm] <14Fischler> The Fischler family were four boys, and four girls. The eldest boy was a young chap named Faulk, who when our story begins was just 16 years old. He'd grown up on his father's farm, and his favourite pastime was climbing the tree in the centre of the farm, one which took up useful farm land. The tree was very strong, and could not be chopped down. It's branches would hold any weight, right 
[9:49pm] <14Fischler> to the tip of the branches, and it blossomed with grey flowers
[9:49pm] <14Fischler> V: I like climbing trees
13[9:49pm] * Fischler nods
[9:49pm] <14Fischler> You'd like this one
[9:51pm] <14Fischler> People said the Fischler's were cursed, having such a wasted piece of land at the centre, and Father Fischler agreed. In the spring before Faulk was 17, there was news of a skirmish in Freiburg, trouble between two factions of religion. Father Fischler wanted to help, so he took his rifle and rode to Freiburg, leaving Faulk to look after the family. It was four months before they heard any 
[9:51pm] <14Fischler> news.
13[9:52pm] * Fischler looks briefly at the adults.
[9:52pm] <14Fischler> *Molly smiles, nodding slightly*
[9:54pm] <14Fischler> At harvest time, Faulk was preparing the ox cart to collect the wheat when he saw a cart pull on to the farm. He went over and saw it was driven by a soldier. Unfortunately, Faulk's father had died during the fight, and the soldier brought him home to be buried.
[9:55pm] <14Fischler> V: *he draws closer to Molly, and she automatically accomodates him at her side, though does not draw attention to it
[9:55pm] <14Fischler> V: My father died too, but not in a fight
13[9:55pm] * Fischler nods
[9:56pm] <14Fischler> I know, baron. Faulk was very sad when he knew, but he knew that his father loved him, just like your father loved you.
[9:56pm] <14Fischler> V: *he nods*
[9:58pm] <14Fischler> After Faulk had told his family, he went to bury his father. Because the farm needed all the land, the only place he could bury his father was at the base of the tree. It was getting dark, and Faulk was tired, but he began to dig. The first three feet of soil went quickly, but suddenly there was a _chink_ and some sparks as his shovel hit something in the earth.
[9:58pm] <14Fischler> *Molly and Varick look fascinated*
[9:58pm] <14Fischler> V: was it a treasure chest?
13[9:59pm] * Fischler laughs, looking at Morgan
[9:59pm] <14Fischler> Any ideas, veisgraf?
00[9:59pm] <04@Morgan> thats why the blossom is grey?
13[9:59pm] * Fischler nods
13[10:00pm] * @Morgan frowns slightly
00[10:00pm] <04@Morgan> so... you could say that... your dracheneisen grows on trees
13[10:00pm] * Fischler smiles
[10:00pm] <14Fischler> The flowers are worthless, to the best of my knowledge.
[10:01pm] <14Fischler> *Molly looks at Morgan with a brief smile, before turning back to the Eisenfurst*
[10:04pm] <14Fischler> It was dracheneisen that prevented Faulk digging though. Throughout the night he excavated what he could, and it was as if there was a mountain of it beneath the land, peaking at the tree. The next morning, he called his family to him, and showed them. He rode for hainzl, the province that the farm was part of, and demanded a representative of Eisenfurst Hainzl accompanied him. Once it was 
[10:04pm] <14Fischler> verified, Faulk Fischler became an Eisenfurst, and the lands around the Sudlache now fell under his Konigsreich.
[10:05pm] <14Fischler> V: Even mine?
13[10:05pm] * Fischler smiles
[10:05pm] <14Fischler> Yes, even yours. That is why when you are a baron, you'll answer to your Graf, being either Adalbrecht or Morgan Koertig, and they will answer to me.
00[10:06pm] <04@Morgan> Stoically and whimsically respectively
13[10:06pm] * Fischler laughs
[10:07pm] <14Fischler> It wasn't easy for Faulk to be an Eisenfurst at first. All he wanted to do was be respected, but as he'd been a farmer, that was hard. He had to shout at alot of people.
[10:07pm] <14Fischler> V: *he nods* sometimes people don't listen, and that's bad, especially when you want cake
13[10:08pm] * Fischler nods
[10:08pm] <14Fischler> Definitely. But Faulk met a lovely lady who loved him for who he was, and he married her.
[10:09pm] <14Fischler> V: Did they live happily ever after?
13[10:09pm] * Fischler smiles
[10:11pm] <14Fischler> They were very happy, yes, but they did not have a son, which they wanted more than anything. And then his wife went to be with Theus in heaven, but Faulk knew that like his father, she had loved him as well, and that made Faulk less sad.
[10:12pm] <14Fischler> V: *he looks very thoughtful, and looks at Morgan, then Molly. He moves closer to Molly, as if concerned for her, frowning. She looks at him, and strokes his head briefly*
13[10:13pm] * Fischler smiles and continues
[10:14pm] <14Fischler> And then Faulk had a son, and he was strong and fine, and Faulk knew his line would continue. Faulk became a happy old man, but he never forgot where he came from. And he still climbs his tree.
13[10:14pm] * Fischler winks at Morgan
[10:14pm] <14Fischler> But don't tell anyone that!
00[10:14pm] <04@Morgan> I wouldn't dream of it
[10:15pm] <14Fischler> V: *he looks confused* Is Faulk you?
13[10:15pm] * Fischler nods
[10:15pm] <14Fischler> Yes, Baron Eldreich.
[10:16pm] <14Fischler> V: *he sizes him up* maybe can I please climb the tree one day?
13[10:16pm] * Fischler smiles
[10:16pm] <14Fischler> I think you'd have to ask Lady Alarice, wouldn't you?
[10:17pm] <14Fischler> V: *his smile fades* Spose so
13[10:17pm] * Fischler watches the boy
[10:17pm] <14Fischler> Or maybe ask the veisgraf and veisgrafin koertig, and I'll just make it an order that you have to come, what do you think?
13[10:18pm] * Fischler smiles
[10:18pm] <14Fischler> V: *he looks pleadingly at Molly then Morgan*
13[10:19pm] * @Morgan looks skeptical
00[10:19pm] <04@Morgan> I'm not sure... I'm not exactly an authority on climbing trees
[10:20pm] <14Fischler> V: but this tree can't break!
00[10:21pm] <04@Morgan> Its not the tree I'm concerned about, Varick
[10:21pm] <14Fischler> V: You'll catch me, I trust you!
13[10:21pm] * Fischler and Molly laugh
00[10:24pm] <04@Morgan> I see I'm not going to win this one
[10:24pm] <14Fischler> V: *he grins, shaking his head*
00[10:25pm] <04@Morgan> very well
[10:26pm] <14Fischler> Molly: Am I right in thinking then that if one discovers a significant level of dracheneisen upon their land, they automatically become an Eisenfurst?
[10:26pm] <14Fischler> *she looks to Morgan*
13[10:27pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:27pm] <14Fischler> V: If I find some dracheneisen, can I be an eisenfurst? *he also looks at Morgan*
00[10:28pm] <04@Morgan> it'd need to be more than some, I'm afraid
[10:29pm] <14Fischler> V: If I find lots?
13[10:29pm] * @Morgan nods
00[10:29pm] <04@Morgan> in theory, yes
13[10:29pm] * Fischler eats, watching the three of them closely
[10:30pm] <14Fischler> V: Can we go an look?
00[10:30pm] <04@Morgan> No, you're eating your lunch, then the hunt continues
[10:30pm] <14Fischler> V: tomorrow?
13[10:31pm] * @Morgan looks at the boy
00[10:31pm] <04@Morgan> for you to become Eisenfurst, it'd need to be found in your lands, not here... when everythings settled down, if you're still hellbent on it, we'll go and look
[10:31pm] <14Fischler> V: *he nods ethusiastically*
13[10:33pm] * @Morgan watches him for a moment before looking appraisingly at the Eisenfurst
13[10:34pm] * Fischler returns his look questioningly
13[10:34pm] * @Morgan looks away, rummaging in his pockets before producing an apple
[10:36pm] <14Fischler> V: *he looks to Molly affectionately* Will you climb the tree with me so I'm not scared?
[10:37pm] <14Fischler> *she looks briefly at Morgan, then at Varick* Only if you eat all your lunch nicely
[10:42pm] <14Fischler> V: *he eats his lunch, though doesn't move away from her*
13[10:42pm] * Fischler looks at Morgan
[10:43pm] <14Fischler> How much of the story was a suprise to you?
00[10:43pm] <04@Morgan> A fair amount, I'll admit
[10:44pm] <14Fischler> It isn't common knowledge any more
00[10:44pm] <04@Morgan> you must admit, it does sound a little... mythical
[10:45pm] <14Fischler> All of the mines were discovered in some way at some point
00[10:45pm] <04@Morgan> I was more thinking the farmer to Eisenfurst overnight
[10:47pm] <14Fischler> Dracheneisen can turn up anywhere, at anytime. There is no predicting whether it'll be found by a graf, a baron or a common landowner
13[10:48pm] * @Morgan nods, glancing around at the treeline
13[10:48pm] * Fischler laughs
[10:48pm] <14Fischler> If it was here, a Koertig would have found it by now
13[10:48pm] * @Morgan looks back, slightly confused
[10:49pm] <14Fischler> **There's no-one around
00[10:50pm] <04@Morgan> undoubtedly... probably
[10:52pm] <14Fischler> I'm told that there was a mythical-like story about a koertig fisherman becoming a graf
13[10:52pm] * @Morgan shrugs
00[10:52pm] <04@Morgan> its not so mythical once you see the lake glowing
[10:53pm] <14Fischler> I've not had the opportunity
00[10:54pm] <04@Morgan> Its... odd
[10:55pm] <14Fischler> I'll try and find a moment this evening
13[10:55pm] * @Morgan nods
00[10:58pm] <04@Morgan> its one of those sights you'll never forget
[11:00pm] <14Fischler> **slowly the treasure hunters return, filling up the space so that Molly, Morgan, Fischler and varick are not alone. After everyone is settled, Adalbrecht makes the announcement of the ball, causing much cheering
13[11:00pm] * @Morgan looks around at the treeline fairly frequently
[11:02pm] <14Fischler> **there is no sign of trouble. Everyone is enjoying lunch. Varick watches alarice warily,
[11:02pm] <14Fischler> as she sits between holzheim and isiah fischler
13[11:05pm] * @Morgan stretches slightly, trying to settle his coat
[11:06pm] <14Fischler> *Molly watches him from the corner of her eye*
00[11:09pm] <04@Morgan> if you'll excuse me, I think I'll get a sandwich
[11:10pm] <14Fischler> *she looks at him* Will you not let me get it for you, liebes herz?
00[11:10pm] <04@Morgan> I'll go, I want to have a little wander around the guests
[11:12pm] <14Fischler> *she nods* I'll be going back to the house after lunch, but I'll see you at dinner?
13[11:12pm] * @Morgan nods
00[11:13pm] <04@Morgan> I'll see you there blossom
13[11:13pm] * Fischler smiles at him, striking up conversation with Molly about the ball
13[11:14pm] * @Morgan gets up and wanders towards the food
[11:15pm] <14Fischler> **everyone chats together hapiily

13[11:17pm] * @Morgan picks up a sandwich and winds back through towards his horse
[11:17pm] <14Fischler> *Xantha is munching grass
13[11:18pm] * @Morgan pats the big horse producing another apple and holding it out to him
[11:19pm] <14Fischler> *he eats it quickly, watching morgan
00[11:20pm] <04@Morgan> you haven't bitten anyone have you?
[11:20pm] <14Fischler> *he snorts
00[11:21pm] <04@Morgan> no, me either... we're behaving very well
[11:22pm] <14Fischler> *he gently nips morgan
13[11:22pm] * @Morgan slaps his nose gently
[11:23pm] <14Fischler> *he whines
00[11:23pm] <04@Morgan> we'll be going soon
13[11:24pm] * @Morgan pats the horse before wandering back through to find his mother
[11:25pm] <14Fischler> V: *she's sat with grafin maubourg and another older noble woman
13[11:26pm] * @Morgan makes his presence known politely
08[11:27pm] [11:27pm] Fischler (~ident@host86-160-118-68.range86-160.btcentralplus.com) is now known as verity
13[11:27pm] * verity looks up, and smiles
[11:27pm] <14verity> Godd afternoon, dear boy
00[11:28pm] <04@Morgan> good afternoon mother... I thought I'd come and make sure you enjoyed your morning
13[11:29pm] * verity nods
[11:31pm] <14verity> Oh yes, we haven't found the main treasure, though we've found lots of lovely trinkets. Alarice has a beautiful silk scarf, and grafin maubourg has some lovely earrings, don't you dear? *she nods in reply*
13[11:32pm] * @Morgan nods
00[11:32pm] <04@Morgan> excellent
[11:33pm] <14verity> And you, dear boy?
13[11:33pm] * @Morgan nods
00[11:33pm] <04@Morgan> I'm afraid I tagged along at the rear, but I've found myself in the company of good people
13[11:34pm] * verity smiles
[11:34pm] <14verity> It is very good company. We should do this more often
13[11:34pm] * @Morgan chuckles
00[11:35pm] <04@Morgan> I'm not a social creature mother, I dont think I'd be suited to it more often
[11:35pm] <14verity> You'll be fine, it'll be good practise for when you're graf
00[11:35pm] <04@Morgan> I've already explained to the Eisenfurst that I'm putting all my pratice into being whimsical
13[11:36pm] * verity nods
[11:36pm] <14verity> A good choice, of course
13[11:37pm] * @Morgan nods, smiling
00[11:37pm] <04@Morgan> he thought so
13[11:39pm] * verity smiles
[11:39pm] <14verity> Are you returning to hunt?
00[11:39pm] <04@Morgan> no, I've an errand to run in the village
13[11:40pm] * verity nods
[11:40pm] <14verity> Do not tire yourself out though, dear boy
13[11:41pm] * @Morgan looks suspicious
00[11:41pm] <04@Morgan> I dont dance
13[11:42pm] * verity smiles
[11:42pm] <14verity> I know
13[11:44pm] * @Morgan smiles
00[11:44pm] <04@Morgan> I'll leave you ladies... I hope you enjoy your afternoon
13[11:44pm] * verity smiles
[11:44pm] <14verity> we will, and you
13[11:45pm] * @Morgan bows and heads away