**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue May 3 00:00:33 2022 May 03 00:00:33 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 03 02:24:24 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 03 02:31:18 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 03 04:23:50 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 03 04:25:43 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 03 12:34:50 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 03 12:36:02 *they ride quietly back, and molly excuses herself to find the children, leaving Morgan free* May 03 12:36:20 * Morgan goes in search of his father and Edward May 03 12:37:02 *He finds them both in the little library, reading* May 03 12:37:15 * Morgan sits down near them, looking at his father May 03 12:37:23 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht May 03 12:38:08 * Adalbrecht looks neat and noble again, coffee on a side table beside him. He watches Morgan appraisingly May 03 12:38:40 * Morgan watches him back, obviously anxious May 03 12:39:23 The people love you. May 03 12:39:54 Molly thinks so May 03 12:42:12 You are very familiar with them May 03 12:42:26 * Morgan nods slowly May 03 12:42:57 * Adalbrecht looks serious rather than disapproving or angry. Edward watches them both, keeping one finger in his book as he rests it on his knee May 03 12:45:07 I have not disappointed you? May 03 12:47:12 No. It is very unorthodox, but the people here look much happier, and I suspect you do not have to gather gossip to know what the minor issues are. May 03 12:47:36 * Morgan nods May 03 12:48:08 Hennings visit this morning... a good part of that was because the people were worried. I didn't have to ferret that information out May 03 12:49:10 * Adalbrecht nods, sipping his coffee May 03 12:49:28 Your grandfather would have been affronted. May 03 12:50:36 Sad as that would be, that would be his issue May 03 12:52:13 Especially standing on the table... May 03 12:52:40 *Edward looks at Morgan * you stood on a table? May 03 12:56:14 There's no raised platform. I made do May 03 12:57:49 You should have them build you a raised platform May 03 12:58:36 * Morgan shrugs May 03 12:58:45 better things to spend the towns money on May 03 13:01:21 The one I had built for your wedding was cheap, I believe. The staff did a good job. *Morgan remembers that it was Jarvie, Molly and Inga who built it, all in men's shirts and trousers. He'd gotten a revealing view of her bottom in them, more than he had seen aside from when she nearly drowned* May 03 13:01:51 * Morgan raises an eyebrow May 03 13:03:05 I remember the details somewhat differently. Still, thats beside the point May 03 13:03:35 E: Father does have a good point though May 03 13:04:59 * Morgan looks at Edward then back to his father May 03 13:05:26 Alright... Now things are going better here, I;ll have a small platform built. May 03 13:07:05 E: it simply reinforces that you will be taking an active role here, that you will not be deserting them when large duties are on your plate May 03 13:07:30 * Morgan nods May 03 13:11:02 How do you intend to manage it? May 03 13:11:50 Its going to be difficult. I think Heinrich will remain in place we'll have to have regular reports. May 03 13:14:55 Once you are situated in Gottkirchen you will be able to leave Molly and Varick there and travel part of the week. I used to when I was on leave May 03 13:15:39 * Morgan nods May 03 13:15:54 its not an impossible task. They seemed to accept it quite well May 03 13:16:46 * Adalbrecht nods May 03 13:18:51 They were used to Alarice ruling from Koln May 03 13:19:14 leaving the drunkard in charge May 03 13:20:06 * Adalbrecht nods May 03 13:20:09 Indeed May 03 13:21:37 * Morgan sighs May 03 13:21:48 my grandfather would've been affronted... are you? May 03 13:23:55 No... though I would caution you to remember that liking you rather than respecting you will not take you far when you have to make unpopular decisions May 03 13:24:15 * Morgan nods May 03 13:24:17 I understand May 03 13:26:26 * Adalbrecht nods, sipping his coffee. Edward watches the two men again May 03 13:30:05 I'm glad I have not disappointed you. And I thank you for wearing clothes you were so uncomfortable in May 03 13:30:29 * Adalbrecht nods May 03 13:31:02 You are not doing it the way I do it, but it appears to be working. How are your ledgers? May 03 13:32:19 Considering where we started, healthy enough May 03 13:34:45 * Adalbrecht nods May 03 13:34:59 Would you like me to look them over? May 03 13:36:50 If you wish. I'm fairly comfortable where they are but I would value your insight May 03 13:37:48 * Adalbrecht nods May 03 13:38:01 It would be good practice for Edward too May 03 13:38:53 * Morgan nods May 03 13:38:59 *Edward takes a mouthful of coffee, staying quiet* May 03 13:39:08 I shall have them made available to you May 03 13:39:54 * Adalbrecht inclines his head May 03 13:43:13 *when he goes to find them, they are not in Heinrich's office May 03 13:45:26 [Molly... do you have the ledgers?] May 03 13:46:58 [yes, my love] May 03 13:50:07 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 03 14:49:16 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 03 14:56:01 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 03 16:18:37 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 03 16:30:53 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) May 03 16:31:29 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 03 16:39:04 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 03 20:28:56 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 03 20:30:16 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) May 03 20:30:18 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 03 20:31:29 * MollyK is found in her favourite room, writing at the desk. She has a teapot and a cup May 03 20:33:03 * Morgan smiles at her May 03 20:33:42 Did you need them, my love? May 03 20:35:53 My father has offered to look them over and give Edward some experience in it May 03 20:36:20 * MollyK nods, signing her letter with a flourish May 03 20:36:36 If you are happy with that, my love May 03 20:37:38 who are you writing to? May 03 20:38:14 A merchant Edward recommended in Seeufer May 03 20:38:36 oh? May 03 20:40:25 For Inga's present from Heinzharold May 03 20:40:36 * Morgan nods May 03 20:40:39 alright May 03 20:42:05 * MollyK smiles May 03 20:42:09 Tea? May 03 20:42:29 I will do but I'll get the ledgers to my father first May 03 20:43:03 * MollyK nods, bringing them to him May 03 20:44:34 I'll be waiting May 03 20:44:43 * Morgan nods, taking them from her May 03 20:44:45 won't be long May 03 20:45:48 * MollyK nods, going to seal the letter May 03 20:47:11 * Morgan heads back down to his father May 03 20:48:38 *Adalbrecht and Edward are still in the library, and the elder takes the books from Morgan * May 03 20:51:01 A: Thank you May 03 20:52:34 * Morgan inclines his head May 03 20:52:39 You think they don't respect me? May 03 20:55:01 A: Did I say so? May 03 20:55:16 Not in so many words... May 03 20:56:04 I think it is a risk, but I don't know May 03 20:56:11 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht May 03 20:57:25 * Morgan nods May 03 20:58:41 * Adalbrecht opens the first book May 03 20:59:54 Only you know the truth of it May 03 21:00:58 * Morgan nods May 03 21:00:59 I suppose so May 03 21:03:39 * Adalbrecht nods, focused on the book. Edward looks at Morgan with compassion May 03 21:04:43 * Morgan shrugs slightly May 03 21:04:48 I'll leave it with you May 03 21:05:34 * Adalbrecht nods, pointing something out to Edward May 03 21:06:13 * Morgan leaves them to it, going back to Molly May 03 21:06:25 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly May 03 21:07:25 * Molly is sat behind the desk still, tidying away May 03 21:07:34 That was swift, my love May 03 21:15:45 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 03 21:22:20 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 03 21:22:49 [20:59:00] Molly: That was swift, my love May 03 21:23:17 * Morgan nods May 03 21:23:21 I was not needed May 03 21:23:57 So you returned to me, where you always are? *she smiles* May 03 21:24:25 * Morgan nods May 03 21:25:25 * MollyK puts some tea in the cup before sliding it towards him May 03 21:25:30 Are you well? May 03 21:25:33 * Morgan nods May 03 21:25:42 bothered by something father said, but otherwise, yes May 03 21:25:52 What did he say, my love? May 03 21:26:29 Something about the people liking me not being the same as respecting me, which will make for uncomfortable times when unpopular decisions need to be made May 03 21:27:43 * MollyK frowns May 03 21:28:07 He is talking h-... *she blushes* utter nonsense. May 03 21:28:17 I hope so May 03 21:31:09 I know it. Ask Walder, my love, or Hildegarde. May 03 21:31:38 * Morgan nods May 03 21:31:40 I may May 03 21:32:23 * MollyK watches him May 03 21:32:38 He has worried you? May 03 21:32:55 somewhat May 03 21:34:52 Oh liebling. People do respect you. May 03 21:35:14 * Morgan nods, sipping the tea May 03 21:36:15 * MollyK rubs his arm May 03 21:36:26 How can I help you, my love? May 03 21:36:36 * Morgan smiles slightly May 03 21:36:39 I'm alright blossom May 03 21:37:04 * MollyK smiles May 03 21:38:01 Alright. The boys are out playing. Varick is very happy with them May 03 21:39:57 * Morgan nods May 03 21:40:02 they seem to like him May 03 21:40:52 * MollyK nods May 03 21:41:08 They do May 03 21:41:22 * Morgan nods May 03 21:41:30 Father doesn't approve, naturally May 03 21:44:43 * MollyK nods May 03 21:45:26 I am unsurprised. Yet even he must admit that Heinzharold is a good and true friend to you, why should Varick not have friends like that May 03 21:45:48 * Morgan nods May 03 21:45:50 I agree May 03 21:47:53 Besides, he is our son, and this is our house. He plays with whoever he wishes to. May 03 21:48:42 * Morgan nods May 03 21:48:43 quite May 03 21:48:52 * MollyK smiles May 03 21:49:19 I would be wilful with him, if you wish. I haven't been wilful with a man for quite some time now May 03 21:51:15 No, I don't think there's any need... and we may need it when dealing with him and Hapsburg May 03 21:51:53 I must save up my wilfulness for release at the proper time? May 03 21:52:48 * Morgan nods May 03 21:52:48 quite May 03 21:55:21 * MollyK nods, smiling at him May 03 21:55:33 I will endeavour to do so May 03 21:55:50 * Morgan nods May 03 21:55:51 thank you May 03 21:57:05 * MollyK watches him a moment before going back to the desk-tidying May 03 21:57:50 I am happy with how things are progressing here, and I am sure Koln will be the same May 03 21:59:19 i would hope so May 03 22:00:12 * MollyK nods May 03 22:02:04 There is nowhere you are needed at present? May 03 22:02:23 I don't believe so May 03 22:04:06 * MollyK nods, going to sit on the couch May 03 22:04:35 Do you wish to just sit a little while? May 03 22:06:35 * Morgan nods, moving to the couch May 03 22:07:14 * MollyK shifts to lie with her head on his thigh, looking up at him May 03 22:07:37 How is your sketch of Heinzharold coming along? May 03 22:08:21 Not bad I suppose May 03 22:09:23 * MollyK nods May 03 22:10:28 Will you be drawing me in bed and disheveled from Sunday morning after that? May 03 22:11:33 I think so, yes May 03 22:12:09 * MollyK smiles May 03 22:12:46 I look forward to seeing it. I hope you can remember well enough? May 03 22:13:31 * Morgan nods May 03 22:13:33 I think so, yes May 03 22:14:45 * MollyK nods May 03 22:15:00 That is good, my love May 03 22:15:46 * Morgan nods May 03 22:18:07 *they get about twenty peaceful minutes before there is the noise of children running up and down the stairs and laughing. Molly smiles* May 03 22:18:32 We will need to get used to this, won't we? May 03 22:19:45 * Morgan nods May 03 22:19:50 I would say so, aye May 03 22:21:07 A home full of children, and noise, and happy laughter May 03 22:21:18 * MollyK watches up at him May 03 22:21:56 * Morgan nods May 03 22:22:04 I look forward to that May 03 22:22:16 * MollyK nods, smiling May 03 22:24:26 I want them to have warmer, easier childhoods than we had. Less formality, more loving. May 03 22:24:50 * Morgan nods May 03 22:24:53 I agree May 03 22:26:28 * MollyK nods, just watching him a moment May 03 22:30:36 *there's the sound of something breaking. It makes Molly blink* May 03 22:33:25 oh dear May 03 22:34:02 * MollyK nods May 03 22:34:14 I should see what happened May 03 22:35:17 * Morgan nods May 03 22:35:17 aye May 03 22:37:20 * MollyK sits up, then gets up, heading for the door May 03 22:38:21 * Morgan sips his tea May 03 22:41:03 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) May 03 22:43:46 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)