**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Apr 18 06:11:00 2022 Apr 18 06:11:00 * Disconnected () **** ENDING LOGGING AT Mon Apr 18 06:11:00 2022 **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Apr 18 06:11:11 2022 Apr 18 06:11:11 * Now talking on #7thsea Apr 18 20:55:55 * Morgan (~mads@news-iMac.lan) has joined Apr 18 20:57:14 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 18 20:57:47 * MollyK comes back in once the chicken is dealt with Apr 18 20:58:12 My love, I am going to check the rooms Apr 18 20:58:32 * Morgan nods Apr 18 20:58:36 alright blossom Apr 18 20:59:17 Are you coming? Apr 18 20:59:37 * Morgan nods, finishing his coffee Apr 18 21:00:56 * MollyK leads the way upstairs, through the corridor where she had encountered the Montaigne debt collectors, but if she thinks of that she gives nothing away Apr 18 21:01:27 * Morgan looks around as he walks Apr 18 21:02:26 *everything looks pristine. Molly checks for dust with her fingers before starting on the guest rooms Apr 18 21:03:05 You're nervous... Apr 18 21:03:54 * MollyK nods Apr 18 21:03:56 I am Apr 18 21:04:57 why? Apr 18 21:06:44 It is our house now. Your Father saw it back in the summer whilst it was still under Alarice's care. I want them to see that I have an organised household Apr 18 21:09:08 Why? Apr 18 21:09:34 * MollyK shrugs, opening a door to a bedroom Apr 18 21:09:41 To prove myself, I suppose Apr 18 21:10:08 You have no need Apr 18 21:11:53 * MollyK looks around Apr 18 21:12:07 It is to me. Apr 18 21:12:14 Important * Apr 18 21:12:17 * Morgan nods Apr 18 21:12:19 very well Apr 18 21:13:24 * MollyK smiles Apr 18 21:13:38 Everything looks well so far Apr 18 21:14:13 * Morgan nods Apr 18 21:15:04 * MollyK goes through the other rooms one by one Apr 18 21:15:42 Should we light the fires to take the chill off? They will want to freshen up when they arrive Apr 18 21:17:50 If you wish Apr 18 21:18:02 Would you mind...? Apr 18 21:18:52 * Morgan smiles slightly, glancing at the fireplace Apr 18 21:20:40 *it lights fine. They do the checking and lighting in each room that will be occupied, then come to the door marked "Varick". Inside the room is utterly plain and devoid of colour and toys. Apr 18 21:21:16 * Morgan scowls at the room Apr 18 21:21:30 * MollyK sighs "we haven't been here to fix this, but we should." Apr 18 21:22:01 * Morgan nods Apr 18 21:22:13 I wonder what we could get done in a couple o hours... Apr 18 21:24:26 * MollyK looks thoughtful Apr 18 21:26:29 Decorating would take time, but there may be colourful things to be bought in the village? Apr 18 21:27:35 Maybe a few toys... Apr 18 21:27:51 * MollyK nods Apr 18 21:28:50 That's a nice idea. He has some packed in his trunk, but something new to him might be nice Apr 18 21:28:57 * Morgan nods Apr 18 21:29:07 Do you want to carry on here and I'll go see what I can find? Apr 18 21:31:12 Would you mind? We should have a couple of hours, and I will be rather busy with checking over the ledgers Apr 18 21:32:41 * Morgan nods Apr 18 21:32:44 I'll see to it Apr 18 21:33:58 * MollyK smiles Apr 18 21:34:20 Thank you, my love. Could you light the fire in our bedroom before you go? Apr 18 21:34:27 * Morgan nods Apr 18 21:34:31 I'll be back as soon as I can Apr 18 21:34:42 * MollyK giggles "that sounded like a euphemism" Apr 18 21:35:20 * Morgan tilts his head Apr 18 21:35:24 it rather did, actually Apr 18 21:36:18 * MollyK kisses his cheek "I will see you soon" Apr 18 21:36:36 * Morgan nods, heading to their bedroom to light the fire before heading off into the village Apr 18 21:39:47 *people are going about their business, there are a couple of shops here, but what really helps is people overhearing what he is asking for and having things to donate to him. Even as poor as the area has been, they do not ask for money for the things they offer him. Apr 18 21:42:43 * Morgan thanks them but insists on paying for the items Apr 18 21:43:30 *they take it, but try to rationalise that the money will be for things for their children, not charity Apr 18 21:44:22 * Morgan assures them it is not charity, that he is simply buying the items from them Apr 18 21:45:18 *he ends up with some coloured curtains, a big coloured blanket and a rug, as well as a couple of books and a few toys Apr 18 21:46:20 * Morgan lugs them back to his house Apr 18 21:47:02 *he hears Molly talking to Theresa Schulz in the blue and gold drawing room she loves* Apr 18 21:47:55 * Morgan slows, walking quietly Apr 18 21:49:21 * MollyK is praising her for the state of the house and for the housekeeping records Apr 18 21:51:01 * Morgan taps on the door with his foot Apr 18 21:51:32 Come Apr 18 21:51:59 * Morgan nudges the door open Apr 18 21:52:51 * MollyK looks up from the desk, smiling Apr 18 21:52:55 Liebes herz? Apr 18 21:53:57 The people seem happy.... I've got some... things Apr 18 21:55:38 * MollyK nods, getting up "Theresa, that's all, thank you" Apr 18 21:56:21 *Theresa curtsies to Morgan. She is looking the part of Housekeeper well now, and smiles to him* My Lord. Apr 18 21:58:01 * Morgan inclines his head Apr 18 21:58:05 Theresa... you're looking well Apr 18 21:59:19 T: Thank you, my Lord. Her Ladyship was telling me that my son is well Apr 18 22:00:17 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:00:18 he is indeed Apr 18 22:00:49 T: I hope he will come home soon Apr 18 22:02:51 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:03:06 hadn't anticipated him staying in Avalon, I must admit Apr 18 22:03:58 T: *she nods* I thought he would be back with you Apr 18 22:04:37 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:05:04 Still, he's alright Apr 18 22:06:50 T: *she nods* He's a resilient young man Apr 18 22:07:56 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:07:56 very Apr 18 22:09:17 *Theresa curtsies again before leaving. Molly closes the book she was looking at, her full attention on Morgan now* Apr 18 22:09:23 How was it, my love? Apr 18 22:10:21 Not bad. Even as hard as our people have it, they wanted to give things to help... Apr 18 22:11:21 * MollyK smiles warmly Apr 18 22:11:32 That is good, it shows we are approved of Apr 18 22:11:40 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:11:44 I suppose it does Apr 18 22:14:13 Shall we go upstairs? Apr 18 22:14:18 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:14:28 lets see how much we can improve his room Apr 18 22:14:43 * MollyK nods Apr 18 22:15:28 *this is what they do, adding his little collection. It does look better, and she looks it over with a smile* You've done well, my love Apr 18 22:15:56 * Morgan shrugs Apr 18 22:16:02 mostly... it was the villagers Apr 18 22:18:23 * MollyK shakes her head Apr 18 22:18:43 You were the one who talked with them, liebling Apr 18 22:24:12 * Morgan shrugs Apr 18 22:24:25 how do the accounts look? Apr 18 22:25:57 I've only seen the household ones so far, but very good. Everything is running nicely Apr 18 22:27:37 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:27:58 I figure the reparation from Eisenfurst Fischler would have arrived by now Apr 18 22:28:40 That would be in the Freiarrdom's books, I would think? Apr 18 22:29:23 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:29:24 indeed Apr 18 22:30:51 * MollyK gives the room one last look Apr 18 22:31:14 This is much better Apr 18 22:34:09 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:34:11 yes it is Apr 18 22:34:33 * MollyK smiles thoughtfully Apr 18 22:34:49 Alright, I should get back to work Apr 18 22:35:25 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:35:27 alright blossom Apr 18 22:38:16 ACTION goes back to the drawing room, giving Morgan time to just wander around, see how things are going. He finds the two boys playing in the orchard out behind the gardens, just chasing around. At 8 and 9, they are not much younger than HH and he were when they were playing like this. There's no grown up with them, but they aren't far from the Apr 18 22:38:16 house Apr 18 22:40:03 * Morgan watches them quietly Apr 18 22:41:46 *they are playing nicely, it seems to be tag. They have obviously become friends since Morgan was here four months ago, brought together by their Father and Step-Father's work at the estate Apr 18 22:42:36 * Morgan smiles, watching them Apr 18 22:44:24 *eventually they spot him, watching him like he and HH used to watch Grunhelm, as if waiting to be in trouble* Apr 18 22:46:51 * Morgan beckons them over, leaning against the wall Apr 18 22:47:12 * MollyK is now known as Rickon Apr 18 22:47:19 * Rickon and Jacques come over Apr 18 22:48:47 gentlemen... its good to see you having fun Apr 18 22:49:25 * Rickon and Jacques glance at each other Apr 18 22:49:43 J: I have finished all my work for the day, my Lord Apr 18 22:51:47 I'm not telling you off... I really am glad to see you enjoying yourselves. Its good you've got someone to play with Apr 18 22:52:28 We're friends, I am here a lot since my Mama got married Apr 18 22:53:17 * Morgan nods, producing a couple of apples from his pockets, offering them to the boys Apr 18 22:53:37 *they both take them, thanking him* Apr 18 22:54:18 J: My Papa hasn't gotten married again, but I think he likes Theresa Apr 18 22:54:25 oh really? Apr 18 22:54:36 Theresa is very nice Apr 18 22:55:01 *they nod* Apr 18 22:55:40 She gives us treats sometimes. She likes children. *he crunches the apple loudly* Apr 18 22:56:15 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:56:19 her son works with me Apr 18 22:58:17 J: He's only got one arm *Rickon looks intrigued* where's the other one? Apr 18 22:58:57 He lost it in the war Apr 18 23:00:24 I wonder where it is now Apr 18 23:00:52 J: it's probably just some bones by now Apr 18 23:01:47 be a bit of a surprise to someone digging to plant potatoes wouldn't it Apr 18 23:02:16 *they both laugh* But what if it wasn't? What if the arm was still alive, travelling around looking for it's matching arm? Apr 18 23:03:07 it'll have a bit of a swim Apr 18 23:03:35 J: That's impossible, Rickon. You need a heart and a brain to make an arm move. Apr 18 23:05:02 * Rickon looks at Jacques "Not if it was a haunted arm... or a magic arm, then it could move on its own, like... *Rickon pretends his arm is moving on its own, trying to hold it back with the other arm, apple in his mouth, so much like the young Heinzharold was* Apr 18 23:05:47 * Morgan smiles at him Apr 18 23:06:02 oh no, his arm is attacking him Apr 18 23:07:40 *Jacques laughs, and Rickon's arm turns in his direction as if the palm is looking at him* Quick, Jacques, the arm is coming for you!! Apr 18 23:12:51 *Jacques comes to hide behind Morgan, and Rickon comes in front, the arm reaching around. In their play, they seem to have forgotten they were wary of being scolded* Apr 18 23:13:44 * Morgan moves into Rickons hand Apr 18 23:13:47 Oh no, its got me! Apr 18 23:17:17 *The boys laugh rawkously at this, Rickon snapping his hand shut like it is biting him Apr 18 23:20:17 * Morgan laughs with them Apr 18 23:20:31 careful, your mother would kill me if you choke on that apple Apr 18 23:21:18 * Rickon stops to eat the apple Apr 18 23:21:36 J: When is Lord Eldreich coming? Apr 18 23:21:58 He'll be along not too long from now... he's coming with my brother and father Apr 18 23:25:13 J: I have met him before, but we weren't allowed to play Apr 18 23:25:32 no? Apr 18 23:26:33 Lady Eldreich said no, and called me "Boy" Apr 18 23:26:41 J* Apr 18 23:27:15 Well, Varick can be a little bit shy but I'm sure he'd like to play with you Apr 18 23:27:43 * Rickon and Jacques both nod Apr 18 23:27:47 My Mama says Lady Eldreich got her head chopped off by a big axe, and blood went everywhere Apr 18 23:28:28 She did a very bad thing, but there wasn't that much blood Apr 18 23:29:52 J: In Montaigne they chopped lots of nobles heads off. Will they chop yours off? *he looks a little concerned* Apr 18 23:30:42 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 18 23:30:49 No, I'm nicer than their nobles were Apr 18 23:31:38 What if your head was chopped off, but it was still alive, and it was looking for a new body, so it rolled around chasing people? Apr 18 23:31:56 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 18 23:32:08 it'd tell someone to carry it, rollings too much work Apr 18 23:32:26 * Rickon thinks about this Apr 18 23:32:55 Maybe your body could carry it, and find someone to sew it on? Apr 18 23:33:22 practical thinking, I like it Apr 18 23:34:21 *Rickon pulls his shirt up, tying it over his head, and gets Jacques to stand behind him with his head through Jacques arm like a severed head* Like this, my Lord? Apr 18 23:34:40 exactly, yes Apr 18 23:35:19 You have to tell me where to walk so we don't bump into trees, okay Head? Apr 18 23:35:45 J: Okay Body. Forward, forward... *they seem to have found a new c Apr 18 23:35:58 Game, Morgan forgotten again* Apr 18 23:36:07 * Morgan smiles, heading back inside Apr 18 23:39:11 * Rickon has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 18 23:41:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving)