**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Apr 19 21:27:58 2022 Apr 19 21:27:58 * Morgan (~mads@news-iMac.lan) has joined Apr 19 21:28:17 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 19 21:28:17 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Apr 19 21:28:25 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 19 21:30:15 *The coach arrives not long later, one marked with the Koertig crest. From a window he sees Walder opening the door for the passengers Apr 19 21:30:30 [they're here] Apr 19 21:32:09 * MollyK comes out of the drawing room, briefly checking her hair in the mirror and then joining him. She squares her shoulders a little "are _you_ nervous?" Apr 19 21:32:30 I wasn't... Apr 19 21:32:35 how do the books look? Apr 19 21:32:50 * MollyK smiles Apr 19 21:33:42 They look well. The money from Faulk provides some buffer should we need it, but all the rents are paid as agreed Apr 19 21:34:49 * Morgan nods Apr 19 21:34:50 good Apr 19 21:35:33 * MollyK nods Apr 19 21:35:41 Should we go out? Apr 19 21:36:17 It'd be customary to meet them at the door... or have them shown to us in some room or another, but that always feels... less than welcoming Apr 19 21:36:32 *Claudia gets down from the top of the coach* Apr 19 21:36:47 We will go and see them then Apr 19 21:37:00 * Morgan nods, taking her hand and heading down to the main door Apr 19 21:37:27 * MollyK smiles, giving the house a last look and nod Apr 19 21:40:06 *outside, Inga is first out, looking at the house, followed by HH, Edward, Varick and Adalbrecht, all of whom have been here before* Apr 19 21:41:10 * Morgan waits at the door Apr 19 21:43:39 *Varick comes to hug him, Inga and HH hugging Molly first. There are also hugs from Edward and Adalbrecht, Claudia staying out of the way and giving instructions for unloading the carriage to Karl and Ulath Apr 19 21:44:30 How was the journey? Apr 19 21:45:18 A: Very quiet. We didn't pass a soul. Apr 19 21:45:23 * Morgan nods Apr 19 21:45:25 us either Apr 19 21:47:29 * MollyK invites them all in, taking them all on a little tour of the house. Despite her worries, Adalbrecht makes many compliments about how clean it is and how much better it looks. He even says it's not been this nice since Morgan's uncle was alive. Molly looks pleased by this. Apr 19 21:48:51 Its certainly better than the last time we were here Apr 19 21:50:18 A: You have staff here that are competent now. Apr 19 21:51:27 Doing what they've been told, aye Apr 19 21:51:52 * MollyK smiles "yes, we do. Let me show you to your rooms." Apr 19 21:54:23 * MollyK and Inga talk as they go about the plan for Inga and HH to stay at the other house, but how they have a room ready here in case they wish to join everyone for dinner and choose to stay over. HH mutters to Morgan "not tonight!" Apr 19 21:54:41 _that_ is what we figured Apr 19 21:55:30 *Claudia walks beside Morgan, whispering * Wait til you hear what happened to him this morning! Apr 19 21:56:24 * Morgan looks curiously at HeinzHarold Apr 19 21:57:12 **HH is blushing** A story for in private! Apr 19 21:58:06 oh, this sounds like its gonn' be good Apr 19 21:58:50 *Claudia grins* it is Apr 19 21:59:41 I look forward to hearing it Apr 19 22:01:29 HH: I could stand ne'er to hear or think about it again! Apr 19 22:02:17 thats a shame isn't it.... how's your Ma? Apr 19 22:02:43 *HH groans* She's the problem! Apr 19 22:02:58 * Morgan laughs Apr 19 22:02:58 *Claudia starts laughing* Apr 19 22:03:03 I thought she might be Apr 19 22:04:11 *up front, Molly shows Adalbrecht and Edward their rooms, reducing their party sizeably. The others get rooms too, and that leaves Morgan, Molly, and Varick in the hall* Apr 19 22:04:16 * MollyK is now known as Varick Apr 19 22:04:31 I don't like it here Apr 19 22:05:06 I know... I thought we could try to make that a little bit better Apr 19 22:05:31 * Varick nods, looking warily at the door Apr 19 22:06:05 Rickon and Jacques were asking if you'd like to play with them, probably tomorrow Apr 19 22:07:05 Okay. *he stands still* Apr 19 22:07:20 * Morgan picks him up, putting him on his hip Apr 19 22:07:26 *Molly watches Morgan , concerned* Apr 19 22:07:44 You are safe here now. Shall we have a look at your room? Apr 19 22:08:59 * Varick nods a little Apr 19 22:09:06 * Morgan pushes the door open Apr 19 22:10:10 Take the key out of the door please Apr 19 22:10:41 * Morgan takes it out, offering it to Varick Apr 19 22:12:23 * Varick holds it tight in his hand, looking around Apr 19 22:12:40 There's colours in here now! Apr 19 22:12:44 * Morgan nods Apr 19 22:13:03 I spent some time in the village, we wanted to make it nicer... the people wanted to help too Apr 19 22:15:16 * Varick nods, but his attention is on a cupboard built into one wall. It's only mid thigh height on Morgan Apr 19 22:16:19 * Morgan looks at it, looking for a key Apr 19 22:17:12 HeinzHarold... would you do me a favour, grab a chair from one of the other rooms please Apr 19 22:17:59 *he finds a key. HH brings him a chair * Apr 19 22:18:40 * Morgan puts Varick on the bed before taking the key from the cupboard and offering it to Varick Apr 19 22:19:49 * Varick takes this in his other hand Apr 19 22:20:05 * Morgan puts the chair in front of the cupboard before kneeling in front of Varick Apr 19 22:20:30 * Varick still watches it over his shoulder Apr 19 22:20:50 If you want, we'll lock that cupboard and bury the key somewhere. Or put it in the vault. Or not lock it, and lose the key... You never have to worry about that ever again Apr 19 22:21:21 * Varick nods solemnly Apr 19 22:21:33 or, if you like, I'll melt the key. Apr 19 22:21:34 I don't like that cupboard Apr 19 22:21:54 I know. Apr 19 22:22:17 If you don't want to lock it, all we'll ever use that cupboard for is storing clothes and toys Apr 19 22:22:30 * Varick shrugs Apr 19 22:22:37 Don't know. Apr 19 22:22:44 or... I could take the door off, so its just a little bit of extra space Apr 19 22:23:44 * Varick shrugs again. Molly sits beside him, stroking his hair Apr 19 22:26:31 Don't know. Apr 19 22:26:57 [shall I use some magic to help soothe him?] Apr 19 22:27:29 [I think so] Apr 19 22:27:41 Would you like me to decide? Apr 19 22:28:47 *he feels his neck prickle* Apr 19 22:28:50 Yes Apr 19 22:29:28 * Morgan nods, moving the chair and opening the cupboard door before concentrating on the hinges ((heat them to make them softer)) Apr 19 22:30:10 *this works well* Apr 19 22:30:34 * Morgan pulls at the door, pulling the hinges apart Apr 19 22:31:43 * Varick watches, looking a little calmer Apr 19 22:32:26 There we go... no door anymore Apr 19 22:32:41 * Varick nods Apr 19 22:32:47 Okay Papa Apr 19 22:33:23 can I have the key? Apr 19 22:33:36 * Varick hands it to him Apr 19 22:33:59 * Morgan puts it in the lock before concentrating on it to melt it all together Apr 19 22:35:07 That is really clever Apr 19 22:36:21 Its not bad Apr 19 22:36:38 Eve if the door got new hinges, it'd not be able to be locked ever again Apr 19 22:37:04 Can we throw away the door? Apr 19 22:37:12 absolutely we can Apr 19 22:37:45 * Varick nods "okay Papa" Apr 19 22:38:18 * Morgan lifts the door, handing it to HeinzHarold Apr 19 22:38:29 Ask Walder to break that up for firewood please Apr 19 22:38:48 *HH nods, and carries it out* Apr 19 22:39:16 All gone Apr 19 22:39:55 * Varick starts to cry, and Molly holds him tightly Apr 19 22:40:58 * Morgan moves onto the bed, wrapping his arms around them Apr 19 22:42:44 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Apr 19 22:45:39 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client)