**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Mar 24 20:27:25 2022 Mar 24 20:27:25 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 24 20:27:58 (C&p pls) Mar 24 20:28:05 * Disconnected () **** ENDING LOGGING AT Thu Mar 24 20:28:05 2022 **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Mar 24 20:29:07 2022 Mar 24 20:29:07 * Now talking on #7thsea **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Mar 24 20:37:04 2022 Mar 24 20:37:04 * Now talking on #7thsea Mar 24 20:37:08 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 24 20:37:26 (Test) Mar 24 20:38:04 (yep) Mar 24 20:38:12 * HH goes out into the garden, the day warmish Mar 24 20:38:12 Never got to the bottom of who was poisoning her, some still think it was 'im. Get rid of her, get a new wife Mar 24 20:38:12 * Morgan shrugs slightly following him Mar 24 20:38:12 * HH spots the heavily pregnant Inga hanging a sheet and jogs over to her, his best friend abandoned. Mar 24 20:38:21 bye then... Mar 24 20:39:46 *HH kisses her, having to stretch over her belly, then drops to his knees to kiss her stomach* Mar 24 20:41:06 *There is a little shout of "Pa!" Mar 24 20:41:18 * Morgan looks round Mar 24 20:43:02 * MollyK pushes the sheet aside, Madchen on her hip. She's now about the size Jana was. Molly looks very casual in a simple dress, and pleased to see him Mar 24 20:43:11 Welcome home, liebes herz. Mar 24 20:43:25 * Morgan goes to her Mar 24 20:43:27 blossom Mar 24 20:45:47 * MollyK kisses his cheek, and Madchen grabs hold of his clothing, grinning Mar 24 20:46:23 I hope it was not too taxing without me. Mar 24 20:46:39 * Morgan tickles the little girls neck Mar 24 20:46:44 We managed Mar 24 20:47:44 *Madchen squeals, laughing. Molly watches them* Your daughter has missed you very much these three days Mar 24 20:48:32 It rather shows Mar 24 20:49:27 * MollyK hands her over Mar 24 20:49:51 Not as much as I, but I do not cry about it as much! Mar 24 20:50:26 * Morgan takes her, bouncing her a few times Mar 24 20:50:35 You dont? Thats disappointing Mar 24 20:51:01 *Madchen wraps her arms around his neck* Mar 24 20:51:05 * MollyK smiles Mar 24 20:51:24 You would have me crying in our bed each night? Mar 24 20:52:13 wailing to the stars perhaps? Mar 24 20:53:07 * MollyK looks confused Mar 24 20:53:17 The stars? Mar 24 20:54:12 sounds more dramatic Mar 24 20:54:41 * MollyK smiles Mar 24 20:55:19 I have missed you greatly... and there is something I want to discuss with you Mar 24 20:56:36 M: Miss Pa! Mar 24 20:56:45 * Morgan nods Mar 24 20:56:47 alright Mar 24 20:57:45 M: *she puts her mouth on his cheek, a poor approximation of a kiss* Mar 24 20:58:12 * Morgan puts his lips to her cheek, blowing raspberries Mar 24 20:59:14 M: *she giggles, wriggling around. Molly watches them, smiling warmly* Mar 24 21:01:34 Madchen is a bit older now, and I... I know she was so quick and unexpected, but I was thinking that perhaps we would consider another child now... Mar 24 21:02:00 oh? Mar 24 21:02:57 * MollyK smiles Mar 24 21:03:37 You need not give an answer now, but whenever you are ready, I would like to have another Mar 24 21:03:53 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:03:57 I shall give it some thought Mar 24 21:04:09 * MollyK nods Mar 24 21:04:22 M: Pa play? Mar 24 21:05:29 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:05:30 come on then Mar 24 21:05:42 She misses Varick. Walder has taken Varick, Rickon and Jacques down to Hening to fly the falcons again. Mar 24 21:06:52 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:08:00 *Madchen wriggles to get down* Mar 24 21:08:38 * Morgan lets her down Mar 24 21:10:05 *Madchen toddles off. Molly watches her, then smiles at Morgan* We are very lucky to have what we have Mar 24 21:10:35 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:11:50 M: Pa! Mar 24 21:13:22 * Morgan watches Madchen Mar 24 21:13:24 what? Mar 24 21:13:57 M: play Mar 24 21:14:40 * Morgan nods, following her Mar 24 21:15:20 * MollyK is now known as Madchen Mar 24 21:15:43 * Madchen wants to be chased and caught Mar 24 21:16:08 * Morgan obliges Mar 24 21:16:44 * Madchen is soon tired out and wants to lie on the grass with him Mar 24 21:17:54 * Morgan lays down in the gras with her Mar 24 21:19:05 Pa gone, Pa back Mar 24 21:20:29 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:20:31 thats right Mar 24 21:20:52 Miss Pa Mar 24 21:22:40 I miss you too Mar 24 21:22:52 * Madchen cuddles up to him Mar 24 21:23:03 See Pa again Mar 24 21:23:25 I'm right here Mar 24 21:23:38 Love Pa Mar 24 21:26:19 Love you too little lady Mar 24 21:27:07 * Madchen cuddles in closer Mar 24 21:27:38 Stay Mar 24 21:28:40 I'm not planning on going anywhere Mar 24 21:29:43 *Its quite warm and peaceful. He can hear Molly laughing with HH and Inga, then the thumping of the front door Mar 24 21:31:24 * Morgan looks round Mar 24 21:32:51 *A man appears in the garden from the back door. Morgan knows it is Dekker, though none of the others seem to have a clue. He looks unfamiliar with them, strained and serious* D: I need urgent assistance. Mar 24 21:33:45 whats wrong? Mar 24 21:34:12 * Madchen is now known as Dekker Mar 24 21:34:50 * Dekker looks at the man on the floor cuddling the red-haired toddler Mar 24 21:35:17 Do you have a spare man and horse? A message needs to be taken to Graf Sudlachenburg immediately Mar 24 21:36:08 what? Mar 24 21:38:28 Graf Maubourg is dead, and there are spies going to the nearest Grafdoms. There will be attempted annexations unless someone steps in. I myself am going to ride hell for leather to Eisenfurst Fischler, but any assistance you can give would be appreciated Mar 24 21:40:38 *Molly comes over, taking Madchen from him. She looks to Morgan* This sounds serious, liebes herz? Mar 24 21:40:44 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:40:45 very Mar 24 21:43:32 I am known to the family. The Graf's youngest son served under me in the War, and he is still a friend. My name will be enough to vouch for my veracity. Mar 24 21:45:00 I know who you are. There is a particular threat of annexation? Mar 24 21:49:48 Dreiser from Meklenburg, Graf Stiltzung *this is the Grafdom bordering both Sudlachenburg and Gottkirchen*, Graf Sauerbronn Of Baden, but it's a good Grafdom, and many will want it Mar 24 21:50:34 Don't know what the Eisenfurst will do about it Mar 24 21:50:47 * Dekker shakes his head Mar 24 21:51:55 It's a mess. You will go to Graf Koertig? He could have men there in two days if he knows as soon as he can. Mar 24 21:52:20 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:52:24 I'll go tell my father Mar 24 21:52:49 Oh, you're _Morgan_ Koertig... Mar 24 21:53:05 * Dekker looks him over before bowing Mar 24 21:53:49 I know, my reputation precedes me... get on the road to Fischler, I'll get to my father Mar 24 21:54:00 * Dekker inclines his head Mar 24 21:54:12 Good day, my Lord Mar 24 21:54:20 * Morgan nods, turning to Molly Mar 24 21:54:44 *he strides off. Molly looks at him sadly* You are leaving again... Mar 24 21:55:25 Looks like I must Mar 24 21:56:30 * Dekker nods , hugging Madchen to her Mar 24 21:56:36 * Dekker is now known as Molly Mar 24 21:57:01 I was rather hoping to not be in bed alone tonight Mar 24 21:58:08 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:58:10 I know Mar 24 21:58:42 This is bad though, Graf Maubourg dying without Teresa being wed? Mar 24 22:00:52 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:01:09 very... it wouldn't take much for conflict to seize the region Mar 24 22:02:47 Why has no one done anything about this?! All those poor people are in danger now! Mar 24 22:04:24 You see why I must go? Mar 24 22:05:00 * Molly nods Mar 24 22:05:24 You will only go to your Father and then return to Madchen, Varick and I? Mar 24 22:06:02 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:06:43 You will not get involved in any fighting in Gottkirchen? Mar 24 22:07:18 I imagine my father will want me to go Mar 24 22:07:33 * Molly looks deeply worried Mar 24 22:07:53 But you would be careful? The children need you Mar 24 22:08:02 Of course I would Mar 24 22:09:57 * Molly watches him intently Mar 24 22:10:31 It's just... I love you so deeply, liebes herz. More than I ought, Mar 24 22:10:42 .* Mar 24 22:11:04 You need to fret... I would tear the world apart to get back to you Mar 24 22:11:28 M: Pa find Ma. Mar 24 22:12:06 * Molly smiles, blushing "Alright" Mar 24 22:13:07 * Morgan nods, smiling at Madchen Mar 24 22:13:09 exactly Mar 24 22:13:16 *he hears the first chime, as Madchen seems to, because she starts crying* Mar 24 22:13:56 * Morgan holds his arms out Mar 24 22:14:41 * Molly hands her over Mar 24 22:14:58 * Morgan bounces her a bit Mar 24 22:15:01 M: No go, Pa! Mar 24 22:16:05 Its time to... I'll come back as soon as I can Mar 24 22:16:51 M: *she continues to cry* want Pa stay! Mar 24 22:20:22 * Morgan nods, bouncing her gently Mar 24 22:20:33 I wish I understood more... Mar 24 22:20:49 M: Maeshun girl. Mar 24 22:21:13 * Morgan watches her Mar 24 22:21:24 I know you're a girl Mar 24 22:22:43 M: Maeshun girl, Ma dreams Mar 24 22:23:42 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:25:28 M: Maeshun help. Find Ma. Mar 24 22:26:17 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:26:22 you did while we were apart, yes Mar 24 22:27:44 M: Dream with Ma, big apart Mar 24 22:27:53 * Molly looks at their child Mar 24 22:28:19 However do you understand what she is saying? Mar 24 22:28:43 its clear as day my love Mar 24 22:30:19 M: Dream Ma everywhere Mar 24 22:30:28 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:31:09 Go big away, dream with Ma Mar 24 22:31:14 M:* Mar 24 22:31:15 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:31:28 I understand Mar 24 22:32:21 *the dawn watch chimes three times* M: Pa go. Love Pa. Back soon. Mar 24 22:33:12 * Morgan nods, kissing the girls cheek Mar 24 22:33:22 I'll see you again, soon as I can Mar 24 22:34:02 M: Bye Pa. Mar 24 22:34:11 * Molly just looks confused Mar 24 22:34:24 bye my darling Mar 24 22:34:28 * Morgan wakes up Mar 24 22:34:52 * Molly is curled up into a little ball beside him Mar 24 22:37:02 * Morgan climbs gently out of bed Mar 24 22:37:15 * Molly doesn't wake Mar 24 22:38:15 * Morgan gets dressed Mar 24 22:39:37 * Molly still doesn't stir. The halls are quiet, forty five minutes to dawn Mar 24 22:40:52 * Morgan heads down to the kitchen to get coffee Mar 24 22:42:46 *both of the female servants there have signs of having survived the War, scarring on their faces, but they are friendly and bringing the Mar 24 22:42:53 And and bring him coffee. Mar 24 22:43:12 * Morgan thanks them, asking after their welfare Mar 24 22:44:37 *they both assure him they are well and happy here at Hafenlohr* Mar 24 22:46:07 Reckon I can get away with going up to the ramparts for dawn? Mar 24 22:47:06 *they tell him that will be alright Mar 24 22:47:23 * Morgan thanks them and heads up there Mar 24 22:50:45 *It is still dark, but just starting to lighten in the East, all the land he can see beneath the moonlight and pre-dawn is Gottkirchen, land soon to be his Mar 24 22:52:27 * Morgan leans on the stonework, sipping his coffee, watching out across the land Mar 24 22:53:40 *The world lightens, the Hafenlohr estate revealed, fields with sheep, dense woodland, the lake. There's birdsong, a little cold breeze, and a great deal of quiet. It is very beautiful. Mar 24 22:54:13 * Morgan shakes his head slightly Mar 24 22:54:37 *The sun is about to rise when he hears the door open Mar 24 22:55:33 * Morgan glances back at it Mar 24 22:58:12 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 24 23:01:17 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 24 23:01:26 * MollyK is now known as Dekker Mar 24 23:01:36 Good morning Mar 24 23:02:09 Good morning Dekker Mar 24 23:02:33 I hope you and your wife slept well? Mar 24 23:03:37 I slept as well as I ever do... my wife was still soundly asleep when I came up here Mar 24 23:04:34 She is not an early riser by nature? Mar 24 23:05:19 She spent a long time getting up early because she had to... I do not begrudge her taking advantage of being able to sleep a bit longer Mar 24 23:05:34 * Dekker smiles Mar 24 23:05:56 Edward tells me you and she are very besotted with each other Mar 24 23:07:28 * Morgan nods Mar 24 23:07:33 that is a fair statement... Mar 24 23:08:08 * Dekker nods Mar 24 23:10:20 I hope I am not prying, but I sense Edward might be developing some cold feet over his upcoming marriage, comparing last night to how he was only at the weekend *he looks concerned* Mar 24 23:12:09 There is something quite significant happening... Mar 24 23:14:00 He does seem more introspective. He has always put me somewhat in mind of myself as a much younger man Mar 24 23:14:22 * Morgan sighs Mar 24 23:14:40 I worry for him... but I don't think he'd forgive me if I told you what was going on. Mar 24 23:15:55 Can I help you without you telling me? Mar 24 23:18:37 I don't know... He is torn between the love he has for Mina and what he believes is his duty... a duty I don't think is anything like a good idea Mar 24 23:19:10 He has always been very dedicated to his duties Mar 24 23:19:36 * Morgan nods Mar 24 23:21:32 * Dekker takes the time to light a cigar, offering Morgan one Mar 24 23:22:27 * Morgan declines it Mar 24 23:23:24 What you need is for him to abandon the duty and marry for love? Mar 24 23:24:57 Thats asking him to be a bit too much like me... I want him to realise that this act of duty isn't needed... and long term would be a bad idea Mar 24 23:26:45 Could that be the reason he is so committed to his position, because it differentiates him from you? I have two boys close in age. They would rather be in trouble if being in trouble meant it was clear they were unalike Mar 24 23:27:59 Am I so distasteful as to need to be so different? Mar 24 23:30:08 No, but children carve out a niche in their family and it becomes part of their identities, just as men do in a platoon. There will be a serious one, a prankster, a lovable clown, and so on. Once an identity is established, it is hard for a man to go against it Mar 24 23:30:48 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 24 23:32:33 He has loved Lady Hapsburg for too long to let her slip away Mar 24 23:32:44 But he will Mar 24 23:34:16 And you cannot tell me what this duty he thinks he has is? Mar 24 23:35:08 I don't believe he would ever forgive me Mar 24 23:35:22 * Dekker nods Mar 24 23:35:34 Where is Lady Hapsburg? Mar 24 23:36:45 Graben Mar 24 23:37:13 Is she an ally to you in this? Mar 24 23:37:45 she doesn't know about any of it Mar 24 23:40:17 Could she be useful? A look at the distraught face of a woman we love can make us insensible to other concerns Mar 24 23:41:18 * Morgan nods Mar 24 23:42:07 I don't think thats on the cards... Mar 24 23:43:27 I would suggest putting it on the cards then Mar 24 23:45:33 difficult when she is so far away Mar 24 23:47:12 Can you take him to her? Though a last minute wedding cancellation is not the done thing at all Mar 24 23:48:02 I'm rather hoping he'll realise that Mar 24 23:50:29 If duty is his guide, this may be a weak spot to exert pressure on. His duty to not show up his family by pulling out of the wedding, and his duty to deliver upon his offer of marriage to Lady Hapsburg, is important Mar 24 23:50:45 * Morgan nods Mar 24 23:51:32 the rub is... if I push that, he will just dig in... Mar 24 23:52:25 Will the Graf work with you for this goal? Mar 24 23:53:19 I don't know... he and Edward are very alike in how they will see this Mar 24 23:55:17 Edward's friends like Pottersdam and Zenchlerin will have a sway on him. But again, the limited time available means it will be difficult to deploy them effectively. Mar 24 23:55:48 * Morgan nods Mar 24 23:56:15 He has told them that the wedding is in jeopardy but not why Mar 24 23:57:12 Is there anyone else who has a strong degree of influence over him? Mar 24 23:57:34 * Morgan sighs Mar 24 23:57:40 you probably know him better than I Mar 24 23:58:32 He told me things between you are going better, and that you might understand each other more now than you did even as children. Mar 24 23:59:11 * Morgan nods Mar 24 23:59:19 that is true... but still...