**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon May 2 00:01:25 2022 May 02 00:01:25 technically noble... but as long as they're good people, thats what matters May 02 00:02:16 * Varick nods May 02 00:02:26 Will they be good people? May 02 00:03:16 well, thats up to us to make sure, isn't it... to guide them to be good people May 02 00:04:12 * Varick nods May 02 00:04:17 Okay Papa May 02 00:09:10 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 02 11:49:05 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 11:52:12 * MollyK is now known as Henning May 02 11:52:37 * Henning carries the birds to them, both hooded May 02 11:52:52 Do you have a preference, milord? May 02 11:56:54 * Morgan shakes his head May 02 11:56:56 * Henning has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 02 11:58:52 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 11:59:02 [11:44:16] Henning: Do you have a preference, milord? May 02 12:00:45 you're the man with the knowledge, I'll be guided by you May 02 12:01:34 * MollyK hands over the lighter coloured hawk "Byron then, milord, he's less headstrong" May 02 12:02:15 * Morgan takes it, talking quietly to the bird May 02 12:04:04 *Varick watches Morgan, then says* he doesn't understand you, Papa May 02 12:04:55 That doesn't surprise me at all but... I like to think it helps him to see I'm calm May 02 12:07:38 * MollyK is now known as Henning May 02 12:07:45 *varick nods* May 02 12:07:57 Whenever you're ready, milord May 02 12:08:13 * Morgan removes the hood gently before launching the bird into the air May 02 12:11:06 * Henning lets go of the other. The birds fly fast and high, swooping over the field. Varick watches them May 02 12:11:17 V: I wish I could be a bird May 02 12:13:05 * Morgan murmurs May 02 12:13:07 never say never May 02 12:14:51 *they watch the birds a while. It is cold, but very peaceful* May 02 12:15:18 People are wondering what the tenant's meeting is for, milord May 02 12:15:32 * Morgan smiles slightly May 02 12:15:42 Have we come to the main reason for your visit, Henning? May 02 12:21:33 * Henning has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 02 12:36:38 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 12:36:51 * MollyK is now known as Henning May 02 12:37:03 Well, while I'm here, milord... May 02 12:37:19 * Morgan nods May 02 12:37:27 They are wondering or they are worried? May 02 12:37:32 Both May 02 12:39:31 There is no reason for the latter. Some things have changed for us that most will possibly already know, but we'll bring everyone up to date. The main purpose is to give all of you opportunity to speak with us. Raise any concerns you have, any ideas you have for the future. We can see how things are going from a financial standpoint in our books but... only you can tell us how things are, whats gotten better, whats gotten worse... May 02 12:39:52 * Henning nods May 02 12:41:34 People be worried that paying the reduced quarterlies may have made it worse for the land, and that we'll have to pay full in February, not the three-quarters as planned. A few think it'll be more than full, to make up for it. May 02 12:44:24 No, absolutely not. Even if it needed to be changed to being sooner, more than full rates would be entirely unfair and I won't have it. But no... things may need to be adjusted as we go, but I don't believe thats the case right now May 02 12:45:54 * Henning nods May 02 12:46:04 Very good, milord May 02 12:46:25 You will make the people aware of that? I would not have them worrying needlessly May 02 12:46:42 * Henning nods May 02 12:47:06 I'll put the word out, but it won't reach most before the meeting May 02 12:47:24 * Morgan nods May 02 12:47:32 better than nothing though May 02 12:47:40 * Henning nods May 02 12:47:47 its understandable, given what you've all had to endure in the past May 02 12:49:52 * Henning nods May 02 12:50:21 Prayers are said in church each week for you and your family, milord. People like you May 02 12:50:30 * Morgan smiles May 02 12:50:40 I'm genuinely touched by that May 02 12:51:37 * Henning smiles May 02 12:52:08 Was the womenfolk who started it. Made a big difference, getting them their weddings rings and trinkets back May 02 12:52:20 * Morgan nods May 02 12:52:28 They should never have been taken May 02 12:53:52 * Henning nods May 02 12:55:01 My Anya, her ring has been passed down through about six generations, but gold is gold, can't buy a new one each time, you know? May 02 12:55:30 I think there's something special about having a family ring May 02 12:56:21 Rumour has it that her ladyship has a Dracheneisen one May 02 12:57:42 * Morgan holds up his hand, showing the ring May 02 12:58:00 they were a gift from the Eisenfurst. She still wears my families ring, as well though May 02 13:04:33 The Sudlache ring May 02 13:04:43 * Morgan nods May 02 13:07:04 It's a nice tradition for your Veisgrafins to continue, milord May 02 13:07:47 * Morgan nods May 02 13:07:48 aye May 02 13:10:43 Folk are wondering if Innesbruck is going to be officially Objectionist again May 02 13:12:23 Thats a difficult one... Are more people objectionist here? I suppose, given its my faith it should officially be... May 02 13:13:42 About three quarters are Objectionist, but there's been no Vaticine services for years, one it got poor their priest left May 02 13:14:06 * Morgan nods May 02 13:14:10 They need a new priest then May 02 13:15:05 Has to been applied for, milord, to the archbishop of the konigsreich May 02 13:15:55 I'll add it to my list of things to do. It might not be my faith, but those who follow it don't deserve to be shortchanged. May 02 13:17:03 * Henning nods May 02 13:17:46 *Varick is watching them* Don't you have to make them be Objectionist, Papa? May 02 13:18:10 The people or the town? May 02 13:19:43 V: both of them May 02 13:20:59 I think the town should be, probably, because thats what I am... the people though.... We fought a whole war about being able to practice what you believe... I'm not going to tell people they can't be Vaticine provided they follow the rules I put in place... May 02 13:21:47 *the boy frowns deeply, but just says" yes, Papa May 02 13:22:01 You want to talk about that? May 02 13:22:48 *Varick shakes his head* No, Papa May 02 13:23:11 Alright. You let me know if you change your mind, alright? May 02 13:24:49 *Varick nods. The birds seem to have spotted something, hovering over the field May 02 13:25:17 * Morgan watches the birds May 02 13:25:24 I think its something I will address today May 02 13:26:09 People will be glad to talk to you. People aren't going to church so much as they did May 02 13:26:25 no? Why? May 02 13:29:47 The Vaticine folks miss their own services, and the Objectionist priest has toned down some of our teachings to make it more welcoming for them, but many Objectionist folks choose to home church now instead, especially folks with kids they want to instruct in the ways Luther wanted May 02 13:30:29 Interesting. I'm surprised and, frankly, impressed that the priest toned it down to accommodate them May 02 13:32:48 * Henning nods May 02 13:33:09 He's a nice young man May 02 13:33:13 * Morgan nods May 02 13:35:25 He's done his best, but for some folks the differences between our beliefs are too much to have a shared service May 02 13:35:34 * Morgan nods May 02 13:35:54 Hopefully I'll be able to remedy that in the future May 02 13:36:03 * Henning nods May 02 13:36:11 I hope so, milord May 02 13:37:15 * Morgan nods, watching the birds May 02 13:37:59 *the birds swoop down, catching something small and furry, ripping it to pieces May 02 13:42:18 V: I do not want to be a rabbit. May 02 13:42:30 No... probably not the best idea May 02 13:43:43 *soon the birds are on the wing again, and calmer now. Morgan now has chance to teach Morgan some of the falconry skills he learnt around this age May 02 13:44:46 * Morgan does so May 02 13:48:39 *Varick picks it up very quickly, though it does seem he make be cheating with his magic. Henning looks impressed though* May 02 13:51:51 * Morgan nods May 02 13:51:56 not bad at all... May 02 13:52:58 *Varick looks pleased with himself, and eager to tell Molly all about it. The position for the weak sun tells Morgan it's already after midday May 02 13:53:55 I suppose we'd best get back May 02 13:56:45 * Henning walks with them as far as their journey is in the same direction, with a promise to be at the meeting May 02 13:58:06 * Morgan bids him farewell, taking Varick back to the house May 02 13:58:50 * Henning is now known as Varick May 02 13:59:01 * Varick walks beside Morgan May 02 13:59:19 Why do you have to make me be Objectionist but not everyone else? May 02 14:00:01 Because you are my son, and I made a promise to god that I would raise my children objectionist. Do you feel we are forcing you? May 02 14:02:29 * Varick shrugs May 02 14:02:32 Don't know May 02 14:02:50 I'm not angry with you... you aren't getting in trouble for telling me what you feel May 02 14:04:01 It's confusing May 02 14:04:24 Whys that? May 02 14:05:22 Why does it matter what I am? May 02 14:06:40 I don't have an easy answer for that. I want to ask you a question. May 02 14:07:24 Okay? May 02 14:07:40 Do you mostly want to be Vaticine because thats what your daddy was? May 02 14:11:25 * Varick has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 02 14:29:01 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 14:29:11 * MollyK is now known as Varick May 02 14:29:58 Maybe. If I am not Vaticine any more, I might not see him in heaven May 02 14:31:38 I see... think of it like... the kitchen. Doesn't matter if you come from the dining room or the front door... you still end up in the same kitchen. May 02 14:33:25 Does everyone end up in the kitchen? Even the heretics and the pagans? May 02 14:34:25 * Morgan shrugs May 02 14:34:46 Maybe the heretics and the pagans end up in the forest round a campfire... thats where they'd like to be most I think May 02 14:35:30 How can they have a different heaven? May 02 14:35:41 * Morgan shrugs May 02 14:36:02 maybe its the same one, just a different part... maybe not. May 02 14:38:13 * Varick sighs May 02 14:38:24 That's complicated, Papa May 02 14:39:22 Yes it is... their faith is completely different to ours... ours are only a bit different from each others, isn't it? We believe in god and heaven... mostly our differences were on how we should honour and worship him May 02 14:40:16 But how do we know who is right? May 02 14:43:26 Thats the difficult part... I _feel_ that the way I follow Him is the right way. May 02 14:45:02 Did you feel that when you were a small boy? May 02 14:45:47 When I was your age I mostly thought it was just something I had to do. Like a pair of too big shoes, I grew into it. May 02 14:46:41 So it's okay that I don't understand now? May 02 14:47:30 I think so. I will always try to help you understand. I've said to you before that I think god is more interested in us being good people, good to others than which building we pray in, haven't I? May 02 14:48:27 * Varick nods May 02 14:48:41 I think so May 02 14:48:45 * Morgan nods May 02 14:48:57 thats whats most important I think May 02 14:49:23 * Varick nods May 02 14:49:42 I will get to see my Daddy even if I am Objectionist? May 02 14:49:52 I certainly believe so May 02 14:50:22 I think we all end up in the same kitchen, as long as we deserve to be there May 02 14:52:22 Will I get to be there? May 02 14:53:51 That depends on you... everyone has days when they're naughty, or angry... but, I believe that its what you try to do, to help others, to be a good person, that counts most May 02 14:54:16 * Varick nods May 02 14:54:37 Do you want me to be Objectionist instead? May 02 14:55:54 Yes, I do. Because its my faith, and I promised I would raise my children objectionist but... also because I want to share that with you. What I know of the Vaticine faith... isn't as much, and, sadly, is tainted by years of fighting against it. May 02 14:56:48 Why do you hate it? May 02 14:57:09 I don't hate it. If I hated it, I would want to stamp it out, wouldn't I? May 02 14:58:31 Why did you fight Vaticine people? May 02 14:59:30 Some of the things that the Vaticine elders thought didn't sit right... some of them still don't to me. One of them was that god was only present in churches and thats the only place we could speak with him May 02 15:01:03 But He is very busy, so if He listens at churches, he can do other things too May 02 15:01:41 He's god... he can do whatever he wants whenever he wants. All present is one of those things May 02 15:03:53 * Varick seems to puzzle on this May 02 15:04:30 I didn't think about that May 02 15:04:59 * Morgan watches him May 02 15:06:15 God couldn't get tired of hearing people, or bored, because He is God, and He could make Himself more patient May 02 15:06:38 One of the things people saw is that he has infinite patience May 02 15:08:27 But then He wouldn't only want to listen when we were in church May 02 15:08:40 I agree May 02 15:11:01 Oh... so when I have to do home church, He would be listening, and to all the other homes doing home church too? May 02 15:11:29 * Morgan nods May 02 15:11:34 I believe so, yes May 02 15:13:04 * Varick nods May 02 15:15:11 * Varick doesn't say anything for a while until: May 02 15:15:30 Mama says you are going to Koln tomorrow May 02 15:15:37 * Morgan nods May 02 15:15:45 We'll be gone a few days May 02 15:15:55 Why? May 02 15:16:18 We're going so Edward can tell Mina about Florrie May 02 15:19:01 Will she be happy? May 02 15:19:18 I don't know. I suspect she'll be very upset at the start May 02 15:20:12 Why? May 02 15:20:52 Because he made her with someone else. I think that will hurt her quite a bit May 02 15:23:24 But you didn't make me and you love me? May 02 15:24:05 Thats a bit different. We chose to adopt you... plus I didn't make you with someone else. May 02 15:27:14 * Varick frowns May 02 15:27:32 I don't get it, Papa. Grown ups are confusing May 02 15:28:34 Yes... particularly with feelings May 02 15:29:59 I love Florrie, she is nice. Why can't Lady Hapsburg just love her too? May 02 15:31:15 Hopefully she will in time May 02 15:32:05 If she is mean to Florrie I won't like her anymore May 02 15:32:38 She won't be mean to Florrie... I just don't know if she'll still marry Edward May 02 15:34:19 But that will make him sad May 02 15:36:26 * Morgan nods May 02 15:36:30 yes it would May 02 15:36:48 Won't she love him any more? May 02 15:37:32 I think she will, but she might not be able to accept he has a child with someone else May 02 15:39:18 But if you love someone, you have to forgive them if they do things you don't like May 02 15:39:55 But sometimes its very very difficult May 02 15:41:57 My Daddy and Lady Eldreich used to argue and shout. Will they argue and shout? May 02 15:42:20 Possibly, yes May 02 15:45:17 I don't like it when people argue May 02 15:47:14 I know May 02 15:47:54 Will they still be friends? May 02 15:48:14 I just don't know May 02 15:50:11 Who will uncle Edward marry instead? May 02 15:50:24 I don't know. I'm hoping it won't come to that May 02 15:51:58 Will he still love Florrie if Lady Hapsburg won't marry him May 02 15:55:41 * Morgan nods May 02 15:55:49 Yes I believe so May 02 15:56:50 Will we? May 02 15:57:03 of course May 02 15:57:44 * Varick nods May 02 15:57:51 I will miss you May 02 15:58:08 I'll miss you too... it'll only be a few days May 02 16:00:18 * Varick nods May 02 16:00:34 Can you do something for me in Koln? May 02 16:02:59 whats that? May 02 16:03:41 Can you put some flowers for my birth mother and my sister? May 02 16:03:53 * Morgan nods May 02 16:03:56 of course I will May 02 16:04:04 Thank you May 02 16:05:44 *they get back to the house, lunch has already long started. He can hear Edward and Adalbrecht in the dining room* May 02 16:08:47 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 02 17:28:55 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 17:28:56 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) May 02 17:28:59 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 17:48:07 * Morgan tries to listen May 02 17:48:11 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) May 02 17:49:40 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 17:51:59 [15:57:08] Varick: *they get back to the house, lunch has already long started. He can hear Edward and Adalbrecht in the dining room* May 02 17:53:46 * Morgan tries to listen May 02 17:55:01 *they are talking about crop rotation, nothing of interest* May 02 17:57:23 * Morgan opens the door, ushering the boy in May 02 17:57:28 come on, lets have something to eat May 02 17:58:27 *Varick sits down, putting food on his plate. There's no sign of Molly* May 02 17:59:14 * Morgan looks at his father May 02 17:59:21 Edward spoken to you about the meeting yet? May 02 17:59:28 [Where are you my love?] May 02 17:59:42 [At Inga's] May 02 17:59:58 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht May 02 18:00:11 Yes. I will allow it May 02 18:00:15 [All is well?] May 02 18:00:21 * Morgan raises an eyebrow May 02 18:00:47 [Yes, we're having lunch] May 02 18:02:52 I will pretend to be normal for you May 02 18:04:36 * Morgan smirks, picking up a drink May 02 18:08:30 *there's no sign of Molly before Varick wants his nap, nor when Morgan has settled him down* May 02 18:09:45 [are you alright? You've been a long time] May 02 18:10:42 [I am fine, my love. Do you need me?] May 02 18:11:58 [No, was just worried as you've been so long] May 02 18:14:37 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 02 18:21:29 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 18:21:40 [18:11:26] Adalbrecht: [shall I meet you at the town hall, it is closer from here] May 02 18:22:34 [Alright. What about Varick?] May 02 18:24:02 [Hildegarde And Walder will watch him as they do with the other boys] May 02 18:24:20 * Morgan goes to find his father May 02 18:25:32 *Adalbrecht is in his room* May 02 18:27:24 * Morgan knocks on the door May 02 18:28:15 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht May 02 18:28:18 Come May 02 18:28:29 * Morgan goes into the room May 02 18:29:58 * Adalbrecht looks like a common farmer, and yet also somehow far neater than his clothes should allow him to be. May 02 18:30:20 I suppose you are happy now? May 02 18:31:27 You look too neat May 02 18:31:46 I am not covering myself in muck for you May 02 18:32:00 I mean so little to you? May 02 18:32:32 Oh I should give you a clap around the ear. I look ridiculous. *he frowns at the mirror* May 02 18:32:54 No... you look... inconspicuous, which is entirely what we're going for May 02 18:36:16 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 02 19:31:38 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 19:32:55 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht May 02 19:33:05 It's all very scratchy May 02 19:34:46 * Morgan nods May 02 19:34:51 I know May 02 19:35:25 I do not know why you would choose these garments May 02 19:36:18 Because they're hard wearing and attainable for people not so lucky as we are May 02 19:38:08 * Adalbrecht scratches at his collar May 02 19:38:48 If I end up with fleas I will hold you responsible May 02 19:39:33 * Morgan shrugs May 02 19:39:37 I suspect you will anyway May 02 19:41:46 * Adalbrecht pulls on some well-worn boots May 02 19:42:02 Is Molly still out? May 02 19:43:54 * Morgan nods May 02 19:43:57 she's going to meet us there May 02 19:44:08 * Adalbrecht nods May 02 19:44:46 Do you have a hat to match this... ensemble? May 02 19:45:51 * Morgan nods May 02 19:45:55 oh yes May 02 19:46:41 * Adalbrecht nods May 02 19:47:01 Come along then, your Excellency. May 02 19:47:16 * Adalbrecht takes a last look, then shudders May 02 19:48:24 * Morgan nods, leading the way May 02 19:51:05 * Adalbrecht has a battered hat on his head when they bump into Edward. Edward snorts then coughs, trying not to laugh May 02 19:51:26 You're not helping May 02 19:54:23 * Adalbrecht watches Edward "I will get the horses." Adalbrecht strides out with his usual noble hauteur, dressed like a peasant. Edward swallows repeatedly as he goes, watching Morgan as Adalbrecht closes the door after himself May 02 19:56:06 He's going to moan about this for _years_ May 02 19:56:58 *Edward starts laughing* Never thought I would see him like that May 02 19:58:19 * Morgan nods May 02 20:02:18 I hope he keeps it up rather than doing something impulsive May 02 20:03:08 Perhaps you would explain to him the damage it would do were he to... act out May 02 20:03:22 * Adalbrecht is now known as Edward May 02 20:04:03 Do you have time to wait for me to do that? May 02 20:04:35 Tell him as we leave May 02 20:05:23 Are you thinking he will go easier on me for telling him what to do than you? May 02 20:06:28 As I said, instinctively he will accept you know what you're talking about and act in our best interests May 02 20:11:55 * Edward nods, heading that way. He does speak quietly to Adalbrecht before they set off. Adalbrecht rides beside and slightly behind Morgan all the way May 02 20:17:58 *The hall is quite busy, and the first person he catches sight of is Claudia leaning against the wall, watchful. In the crowd, Molly is speaking to people, only so easy to spot by her hair. Adalbrecht goes to blend in with the crowd May 02 20:18:56 * Morgan looks over at Claudia May 02 20:19:00 $All good?$ May 02 20:19:10 $yes$ May 02 20:20:50 * Morgan nods, heading over to Molly May 02 20:21:42 * Edward is now known as Molly May 02 20:24:25 * Molly has her back to him, but other people move out of his way May 02 20:24:44 * Morgan moves beside her May 02 20:25:45 * Molly smiles up at him "Liebes herz..." May 02 20:28:45 blossom. You've had a good day? May 02 20:29:47 * Molly nods May 02 20:30:38 I have. Lunch was lovely, and Inga is so happy making food from her own kitchen. She showed me the house, and told me about their plans for it May 02 20:31:48 * Morgan nods May 02 20:31:50 good May 02 20:33:44 *people are watching them, waiting May 02 20:34:16 How do you want to handle this? May 02 20:34:35 However you wish, my love May 02 20:35:42 * Morgan nods May 02 20:35:59 Rates are staying as they are until the originally planned time? May 02 20:36:06 * Molly nods May 02 20:36:24 Unless the people are struggling and our measures must go further May 02 20:36:51 * Morgan nods, moving away and climbing onto a table May 02 20:37:01 good afternoon ladies and gentlemen May 02 20:37:45 *everyone comes nearer, listening. They respond "good afternoon, milord" May 02 20:38:32 I understand many of you are worried about why this meeting was called, in case the rates are going back to normal before the planned time or worse... is that correct? May 02 20:41:08 *there's nods and yesses* May 02 20:41:45 Lets put that to bed right now. That is not in the cards. May 02 20:45:07 *people look very relieved, smiling and chatting to the people beside them May 02 20:47:27 There are a few things to address but, first... I want to know how things are going... are the rates manageable for everyone right now? May 02 20:49:54 *everyone nods* May 02 20:52:22 Excellent. Now, in a moment, I'll clamber off the table, hopefully with some dignity, and invite you all to come and speak with us. We wanted to give you an opportunity to ask anything you need to know, gain reassurance, whatever you need. Before that, though, a few things I do need to go over... May 02 20:53:34 *they all wait. Molly is smiling warmly at him* May 02 20:55:36 First... I wanted to thank you all for the tolerance you have shown to those not of your faith. I understand, though, that it is resulting in less attending service. What I intend is to find another Vaticine priest so that we can all have services that fulfil us spiritually May 02 20:56:26 *there's chatter about this too, but everyone seems happy* May 02 20:58:19 Related to this... I've been asked whether I am planning to make the official faith of Innesbruck Objectionist again... I would value your feedback on that. I think I've shown already that no penalty will be incurred by those of the Vaticine faith if Innesbruck is officially Objectionist again. May 02 21:01:41 *people look surprised, but no one volunteers an opinion* May 02 21:03:16 Have a think about it while I ramble on... come and talk to us about it May 02 21:04:04 *the crowd nods* May 02 21:04:55 Now, some less than brilliant news... regrettably, we are not able to settle here as we planned. How much gossip has reached you about whats happened while we were away? May 02 21:06:49 "That you're a Duke now" May 02 21:07:16 * Morgan nods May 02 21:09:10 thats part of it, yes... My wife is going to be the ambassador for Fischler to somewhere exotic, with new trade opportunities, so for the next few years it looks like we'll be sailing back and forth cementing those ties... Our original plan was to settle here for a few years and then go back to Sudlachenburg to work with my father, get me ready to take over the Grafdom when the time came. That's somewhat changed now too... May 02 21:10:26 *there are some noises of sympathy and disappointment* May 02 21:12:13 I've been appointed to take over the Grafdom of Gottkirchen in just under three years. Now, thats not to say that you will be lumbered with an overseer like your old one. I would value your opinions on Heinrich and the way he has operated in our absence. May 02 21:16:26 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 02 22:04:54 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 22:05:08 [21:13:32] Molly: *there are several positive comments, and agreeing* May 02 22:05:52 Is there anything you wish to ask as a group, that I may answer you all? May 02 22:06:53 "*no one volunteers anything* May 02 22:07:27 * Morgan nods May 02 22:08:02 then I will get down. Feel free to come and talk to us, please, and if someone could rustle up some tea, that would be most gratefully appreciated May 02 22:08:30 *the people applaud and cheer for him* May 02 22:08:48 * Morgan inclines his head and clambers down, sitting on the table May 02 22:10:50 *he sees a stream of people, young and old. He's vaguely familiar with most of them. No one brings up any issues, but they have lots of thanks about the rents, and tell him about what they have been able to do with the money. It is heartbreakingly simple things like buying medicinal herbs, or enough shoes for each child to have their own pair, or May 02 22:10:50 savings for a rainy day May 02 22:11:29 * Morgan talks comfortably with each of them May 02 22:12:47 *this goes on a while even after he has tea, and he can see Molly is just as swamped, More by women than men, again holding various babies just like in Sudlachenburg. She looks very happy and at ease here May 02 22:16:39 * Morgan glances over towards his father May 02 22:17:54 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 02 22:34:44 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 22:34:53 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) May 02 22:35:08 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 02 22:35:39 *Adalbrecht is just lurking at the edge* May 02 22:36:47 * Morgan smiles slightly, going back to talking to people May 02 22:38:06 *eventually the hall starts to empty, and soon everyone has gone. Molly clears the cups away* May 02 22:40:13 * Morgan moves to speak to his father May 02 22:40:24 and which farm do you work on? May 02 22:42:48 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht May 02 22:42:55 * Adalbrecht grumbles May 02 22:43:36 Are you ready to go back so I can get into proper clothing? May 02 22:44:10 Go on ahead, we'll catch you up May 02 22:46:05 * Adalbrecht nods, going out . Claudia gestures $want him escorted?$ May 02 22:46:14 $Aye$ May 02 22:49:17 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly May 02 22:49:33 * Molly comes over to him when Claudia has gone May 02 22:49:41 That went well, my love May 02 22:50:27 I think so, yes May 02 22:51:22 The people are happy *she smiles* May 02 22:52:41 It certainly seems so May 02 22:53:57 * Molly watches him May 02 22:54:22 A few of the women told me how lucky I was to have such a clever and generous husband May 02 22:54:38 * Morgan looks surprised May 02 22:54:41 really? May 02 22:55:02 * Molly nods May 02 22:55:18 Mmmhmmm... with your wonderful plan for the reduced rents May 02 22:56:06 * Morgan frowns May 02 22:56:10 should've told them it was yours May 02 22:56:28 Not at all. They probably wouldn't have believed it anyway May 02 22:56:43 * Morgan shrugs May 02 22:56:45 maybe May 02 22:57:49 I did tell them that where you really excel is in the bedroom. May 02 22:58:04 You did no such thing May 02 22:58:19 * Molly raises her eyebrows, smiling May 02 22:58:26 Didn't I? May 02 22:58:30 * Morgan shakes his head May 02 22:58:31 no May 02 22:58:44 Oh, what makes you think so? May 02 22:59:03 You don't even discuss it in detail with Inga, no way would you discuss it with virtual strangers May 02 22:59:50 But that is not in detail, so it would be no issue. It is not as if I was discussing _how_ you please me... May 02 22:59:58 * Molly watches his expression May 02 22:59:59 * Morgan shakes his head May 02 23:00:03 No... you wouldn't have May 02 23:00:23 ((Expression pls)) May 02 23:02:11 ((sceptical)) May 02 23:02:24 * Molly smiles May 02 23:03:00 I would not break your trust like that, despite your prowess being so worth boasting about! May 02 23:03:37 * Morgan nods slightly May 02 23:06:24 Is something the matter? May 02 23:06:36 No, blossom May 02 23:07:40 * Molly nods May 02 23:08:00 We should go home then, my love May 02 23:10:15 * Morgan nods May 02 23:10:25 aye, I suppose we should... May 02 23:11:37 There is something you need to do first? May 02 23:12:28 No... I'm a little reluctant to ask my father what he thought May 02 23:12:47 * Molly takes his hand May 02 23:13:10 Whatever he thinks, you saw how happy people here are, how much they love you... May 02 23:13:43 I suppose... his approval means more than I expected, though May 02 23:14:10 * Molly squeezes his hand gently May 02 23:14:18 And mine? May 02 23:14:30 means the world to me May 02 23:15:17 * Molly smiles May 02 23:16:03 _I_ am very proud of you. I could feel it in my chest seeing you up there, how good you are with them May 02 23:16:33 * Morgan nods, bowing his head and blushing May 02 23:17:01 * Molly kisses his cheek May 02 23:17:42 Your Father is set in his ways, but I see the future in you. A better future, for all. May 02 23:18:06 I hope you're right May 02 23:19:12 * Molly nods May 02 23:20:48 I am May 02 23:21:00 * Morgan shrugs slightly May 02 23:22:59 The Nibelungen see something in you too, my love May 02 23:23:24 Maybe May 02 23:23:58 You do not believe in yourself as I believe in you May 02 23:24:13 No, I don't May 02 23:24:31 You should May 02 23:24:45 * Morgan shrugs May 02 23:24:48 maybe May 02 23:26:31 You believe in us together though? May 02 23:27:47 * Morgan nods May 02 23:27:48 I do May 02 23:27:54 * Molly smiles May 02 23:28:04 Then focus on that, my love May 02 23:29:09 * Morgan nods May 02 23:29:44 Is there anything I can do for you? May 02 23:30:13 * Morgan shakes his head May 02 23:30:20 No, I'm fine May 02 23:30:37 * Molly nods May 02 23:31:15 Home then, my darling May 02 23:31:23 * Morgan nods May 02 23:31:27 alright blossom May 02 23:32:02 * Molly smiles, making her way to the horse May 02 23:37:12 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 02 23:52:45 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined