**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Apr 30 19:13:45 2022 Apr 30 19:13:45 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 30 19:14:16 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Apr 30 19:14:18 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 30 19:16:59 * MollyK is now known as Edward Apr 30 19:17:24 * Edward 's presence is obviously off in the east face Apr 30 19:18:29 Facing orchard by the plume of smoke that twists and grows in the still charcoal morning Apr 30 19:18:55 * Morgan heads in his direction Apr 30 19:21:12 * Edward looks towards him as he approaches, leaning against one of the trees Apr 30 19:21:26 Morgan. Apr 30 19:24:07 Edward Apr 30 19:25:54 * Edward moves to another tree so that the smoke goes away from Morgan Apr 30 19:26:20 I trust you are well? Apr 30 19:26:47 Mostly, aye Apr 30 19:28:58 you? Apr 30 19:29:27 * Edward shakes his head Apr 30 19:29:36 I have been better Apr 30 19:31:01 whyso? Apr 30 19:31:50 The situation with Mina is wearing on me Apr 30 19:32:16 * Morgan nods Apr 30 19:32:37 I can't explain how much I'd give to make things better Apr 30 19:39:04 * Edward nods Apr 30 19:39:25 I know. You have done more than I could have asked for already. Apr 30 19:40:50 * Morgan shrugs Apr 30 19:40:59 I could've kept it to myself, then you'd not be going through any of this Apr 30 19:44:39 I would never have know of my daughter then, and when I eventually discovered her existence I would have resented you keeping her from me Apr 30 19:45:58 the latter is something I would bear to save you this worry. Apr 30 19:49:28 * Edward shakes his head Apr 30 19:50:49 You were right to tell me and it is right that Mina understands the oxen she would be yoked to Apr 30 19:53:10 Its right that she knows... its right that you do... Once you get used to seeing her, getting over that somewhat uncomfortable feeling, you're going to love her Apr 30 19:53:22 * Edward nods Apr 30 19:56:04 She is my flesh and blood. Apr 30 19:57:11 So am I, and you hated me... she has such a wonderful character, an inquisitive mind... and an encyclopaedic knowledge of flora and fauna. Apr 30 19:58:11 * Edward looks serious Apr 30 19:59:04 I will do what it takes to give her a better life that she has had, but the prospect of doing that without Mina in life again fills me with dread Apr 30 19:59:18 * Morgan nods Apr 30 19:59:42 I know. Have you decided how you will handle telling her? If you want me or Molly there... Apr 30 20:00:53 I would not put you in that position again Apr 30 20:01:19 * Morgan shrugs Apr 30 20:01:24 its important. Apr 30 20:02:32 I will tell her alone, but I would appreciate you both being nearby Apr 30 20:03:34 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:04:03 Alright. I need to ascertain if father knows that her father knows about the fire Apr 30 20:05:24 * Edward nods Apr 30 20:05:27 He does Apr 30 20:05:47 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:05:48 good Apr 30 20:07:24 * Edward nods Apr 30 20:08:36 *he is quiet a little while before sighing* How the hell do I tell her, Morgan? Apr 30 20:21:40 Without preamble. Tell her when it was, remind her that her father had forbidden you to see her anymore and you were distraught and... that night happened. Apr 30 20:22:53 * Edward nods Apr 30 20:23:14 She deserves better Apr 30 20:23:27 That is not for you to decide. Apr 30 20:27:17 Things were so much simpler when I first met her. I should have come straight home after that, had Father arrange things. Apr 30 20:29:41 There's no point dwelling on that Apr 30 20:31:49 * Edward has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 30 20:36:29 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 30 20:36:37 * MollyK is now known as Edward Apr 30 20:36:49 * Edward lights up a second cigar Apr 30 20:37:01 How is your wife? Apr 30 20:37:30 She's fine. She was planning to sleep a little longer... Apr 30 20:37:40 I need your help with something and I don't think you're going to approve Apr 30 20:39:50 Is it to do with what had Heinzharold embarrassed as you said to Molly? Apr 30 20:40:26 No, nothing like that... I need your help to convince father to go to the tenants meeting incognito Apr 30 20:42:18 * Edward raises his eyebrows a little Apr 30 20:42:32 Think he will accept that? Apr 30 20:43:19 No... which is why I need your help. Instinctively to him I'm still the flighty one with poor choices, you're the voice of reason. Apr 30 20:45:02 That preconception has not stood the test of time Apr 30 20:45:23 * Morgan shrugs Apr 30 20:46:14 regardless, that is still the way of things. If I tell him its a good idea, I'll end up having to explain and explain and he'll still be dubious Apr 30 20:55:50 * Edward nods Apr 30 20:57:02 I will tell him he will see better how you are with your people and how they are with you if no one sees their Graf is present Apr 30 20:59:29 Thats _exactly_ what I believe Apr 30 21:01:40 * Edward nods Apr 30 21:01:51 I'll take care of it Apr 30 21:02:32 * Morgan nods Apr 30 21:02:34 thank you Apr 30 21:02:52 Did you have nightmares again? Apr 30 21:03:34 Sort of. Nothing too bad Apr 30 21:04:20 Nothing predicting trouble as with that ship? Apr 30 21:04:50 You have something specific in mind? Apr 30 21:05:08 Mina Apr 30 21:05:38 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 30 21:05:44 You would want to know if I do? Apr 30 21:08:01 Yes. Any advantage I can gain in this would be welcome Apr 30 21:08:46 You do not feel it would be set in stone then? Apr 30 21:10:23 No. You saw a danger and you could avoid it. If you see how Mina reacts I may be able to change the delivery of it to improve her reaction Apr 30 21:10:56 * Morgan nods Apr 30 21:12:36 It surprises me you are... comfortable with that Apr 30 21:15:10 Why? Apr 30 21:15:11 * Edward has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 30 21:15:19 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 30 21:15:24 * MollyK slaps Edward around a bit with a large sebastes melonops Apr 30 21:15:49 * MollyK slaps Morgan around a bit with a large salvelinus namaycush Apr 30 21:16:04 * MollyK is now known as Edward Apr 30 21:16:08 Why? Apr 30 21:16:25 Its not exactly.... normal Apr 30 21:16:53 * Edward nods Apr 30 21:17:07 But useful Apr 30 21:17:17 * Morgan nods Apr 30 21:17:37 I expect I'd be burned at the stake if most knew about it Apr 30 21:19:30 We'll keep it quiet Apr 30 21:19:38 * Morgan nods Apr 30 21:19:45 I'm just wondering what more you would accept Apr 30 21:19:57 * Edward shrugs Apr 30 21:20:04 I have no idea Apr 30 21:21:01 * Morgan nods Apr 30 21:21:12 what if... Florrie could do magic? Apr 30 21:21:25 what if I could? Apr 30 21:21:52 * Edward frowns Apr 30 21:22:14 I would find that a shock Apr 30 21:22:31 well, obviously you would... but could you accept it? Apr 30 21:23:10 I would not have any choice but to accept it Apr 30 21:24:39 true, I suppose. The question is whether you could tolerate it, how would it affect how you feel about, for example, me Apr 30 21:25:56 I suppose it would not change anything. You are my brother, and we have made too much progress to throw it away Apr 30 21:26:14 Interesting Apr 30 21:30:23 * Edward exhales smoke. The sky is much lighter now Apr 30 21:30:34 Is that what your dreams are? Apr 30 21:30:59 magic? No, I don't think so. Just not normal Apr 30 21:31:57 * Edward nods Apr 30 21:32:25 Alright Apr 30 21:33:11 * Morgan takes out his flask sipping it, looking into the distance Apr 30 21:33:31 No, what I am burdened with is much less fair than that Apr 30 21:34:19 * Edward frowns Apr 30 21:34:28 What are you saying? Apr 30 21:34:39 * Morgan shrugs, sipping at his flask again Apr 30 21:34:59 never mind. Suns nearly up Apr 30 21:35:16 * Edward watches him a moment before saying Apr 30 21:35:21 Yes it is Apr 30 21:37:07 * Morgan looks at him Apr 30 21:37:18 what were you thinking, right then? Apr 30 21:40:03 That you do not want to elaborate, and I respect that Apr 30 21:40:21 Not fear? Disgust? Apr 30 21:43:26 You haven't really told me anything yet Apr 30 21:43:57 No, but you could see where it was going, couldn't you? Apr 30 21:44:21 I suppose so Apr 30 21:44:48 so... your reaction? Apr 30 21:46:38 Confusion, predominantly Apr 30 21:47:03 but... disgust? Fear? Loathing? Apr 30 21:47:58 * Edward shakes his head Apr 30 21:48:06 No, I do not think so Apr 30 21:48:37 And if it were Florrie? Apr 30 21:49:25 * Edward frowns Apr 30 21:49:32 Is that the case? Apr 30 21:49:48 answer my question, I'll answer yours Apr 30 21:50:28 I would be protective Apr 30 21:50:37 of? Apr 30 21:52:48 Her Apr 30 21:53:14 * Morgan nods Apr 30 21:53:26 * Morgan looks around Apr 30 21:53:45 she has some magic... nothing to be concerned about, though Apr 30 21:54:27 How did it happen? You say she has my eyes Apr 30 21:54:51 * Morgan nods Apr 30 21:55:03 she does. She can affect plans and flowers and the likes Apr 30 21:56:10 * Edward frowns Apr 30 21:56:18 How is it possible? Apr 30 21:56:31 It runs in the family Apr 30 21:57:50 Our side? Apr 30 21:58:02 * Morgan watches him seriously Apr 30 21:58:05 does it matter? Apr 30 21:58:08 Yes Apr 30 22:00:47 why? Apr 30 22:02:23 Because I want to understand how we wouldn't know. The only hereditary magic in Eisen was the one of destruction Apr 30 22:02:56 That is... extinct. Apr 30 22:04:12 * Edward nods Apr 30 22:04:17 A relief Apr 30 22:04:55 * Morgan nods Apr 30 22:06:34 * Edward nods slowly Apr 30 22:08:17 Why don't I have it, or Mother or Father? Apr 30 22:09:34 Mother doesn't because she isn't Eisen. You and father, well... you just... don't I think Apr 30 22:10:36 But my daughter does Apr 30 22:10:47 * Morgan nods Apr 30 22:11:07 Think of it like green eyes, I suppose. Apr 30 22:11:50 Which magic users always have... Apr 30 22:12:20 No, I mean... sometimes it just... happens, even when their parents and grandparents don't Apr 30 22:12:34 also... she has your eyes, as I've said, so the green eyes thing doesn't hold water Apr 30 22:13:45 What about if I have another child? Apr 30 22:14:10 I don't know. I doubt it. Apr 30 22:15:26 * Edward nods Apr 30 22:15:32 And you? Apr 30 22:16:51 * Morgan smiles slightly Apr 30 22:16:54 I don't have green eyes Apr 30 22:17:28 Your children. Apr 30 22:18:46 Possibly. If... they're like me. Apr 30 22:19:27 That is worrying Apr 30 22:19:54 why's that? Apr 30 22:21:14 Keeping them safe Apr 30 22:21:27 * Morgan nods Apr 30 22:21:44 perhaps it will become less frowned upon. Perhaps they won't have anything. Apr 30 22:23:13 Are you worried? Does Molly know? Apr 30 22:23:34 About my children? Of course Apr 30 22:25:20 Do you hope they are free from it? Apr 30 22:26:12 * Morgan looks at him Apr 30 22:26:59 it is not a curse... They will be loved no matter what happens in that regard Apr 30 22:27:26 Of course. But if you had the choice...? Apr 30 22:27:57 I'd rather it be accepted Apr 30 22:28:45 So you do not mind it? Apr 30 22:30:04 initially I was deeply uncomfortable with it. I _hated_ what I could do. Now... it is just something else I can do, use. Apr 30 22:31:20 How long? Since we were children? Apr 30 22:31:44 No... much more recently. Not long after my wedding Apr 30 22:33:24 I see Apr 30 22:34:34 Growing up where we did, with everything that entails about anything remotely unnatural... those feelings were deeply ingrained long before my... ability started. It has caused quite some discomfort Apr 30 22:35:18 * Edward nods Apr 30 22:35:34 I hope Molly has supported you? Apr 30 22:36:17 of course. Being raised Avalonian she is not as... biased as we are Apr 30 22:36:54 * Edward nods Apr 30 22:37:21 It is fortunate then that it happened since you met her Apr 30 22:37:33 * Morgan tilts his head Apr 30 22:37:36 I don't understand Apr 30 22:39:13 That you did not have to deal with it without her Apr 30 22:39:32 * Morgan nods Apr 30 22:39:37 I doubt I could have Apr 30 22:40:18 Especially living somewhere like this Apr 30 22:40:27 * Morgan nods Apr 30 22:40:35 especially with what I can do. Apr 30 22:42:31 What is it? Apr 30 22:42:41 * Morgan takes a deep breath Apr 30 22:42:53 Amongst other things... I can control fire Apr 30 22:44:04 * Edward grimaces Apr 30 22:44:12 Fire. Apr 30 22:44:18 * Morgan nods Apr 30 22:44:34 Aye. As I said... unfair. Apr 30 22:45:56 * Edward just looks at the horizon, not talking Apr 30 22:46:54 It is what it is. Apr 30 22:47:24 * Edward just nods slightly, smoking still Apr 30 22:49:12 Don't beat yourself up about it please Apr 30 22:51:50 * Edward sighs Apr 30 22:52:03 You can not tell Father. Apr 30 22:52:15 I had already figured that out Apr 30 22:54:01 If it wasn't for Florrie, I wouldn't have told you Apr 30 22:54:14 * Edward nods Apr 30 22:55:07 Alice is aware of Florrie's issue? Apr 30 22:55:29 its not an issue... You need to stop thinking of it like that. But yes, of course. Apr 30 22:56:52 Did you think it was not an issue at first? Apr 30 22:57:12 Fair point. Apr 30 22:59:15 * Edward nods Apr 30 23:01:11 Give me a few hours for it to settle in Apr 30 23:01:24 * Morgan nods Apr 30 23:03:22 of course Apr 30 23:03:58 * Edward nods, putting a hand in his pocket Apr 30 23:07:06 I will want to discuss it with Alice Apr 30 23:07:41 She will be anxious... she is aware of our peoples normal reaction to magic Apr 30 23:07:50 * Edward nods Apr 30 23:08:25 Once I know what will happen with Mina, I will write a letter for Alice Apr 30 23:08:44 for me to deliver quickly? Apr 30 23:08:53 Yes please Apr 30 23:09:04 * Morgan nods Apr 30 23:09:23 You realise I have effectively put my life in your hands? Apr 30 23:10:55 I had not considered it Apr 30 23:11:19 * Morgan nods Apr 30 23:12:31 You need not be concerned. I would not do that to you, Molly, or our family Apr 30 23:12:57 I know. I just wanted you to realise the trust I have in you Apr 30 23:13:21 * Edward nods Apr 30 23:13:28 I appreciate that Apr 30 23:15:04 * Morgan nods Apr 30 23:16:31 Why though, Morgan? Knowing what I did, why trust me with something that could get you killed, leaving your wife and son bereft? Apr 30 23:19:16 You're not that man. We are... _better_ than we ever were, and I disliked hiding things from you. Also, it helps you see that Florries ability is not an aberration, but, in actuality, an expression of a trait of our family. Apr 30 23:19:44 * Edward nods Apr 30 23:20:18 I could never harm anyone like that again Apr 30 23:20:58 * Morgan nods Apr 30 23:23:55 * Edward looks over Morgan's shoulder Apr 30 23:24:07 It looks like someone is looking for you Apr 30 23:24:13 * Morgan looks round Apr 30 23:25:38 *Claudia is watching them* Apr 30 23:26:06 * Morgan nods Apr 30 23:26:24 Come find me when you've had time to think. I'll leave you to talk with Father about the meeting, too. Apr 30 23:28:07 * Edward nods, inclining his head Apr 30 23:28:47 * Morgan heads over to Claudia Apr 30 23:31:57 * Edward has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 30 23:43:44 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 30 23:48:11 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout)