**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu May 19 00:43:04 2022 May 19 00:43:04 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 19 00:47:53 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 19 18:41:08 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 19 18:45:14 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 19 21:00:39 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 19 21:03:51 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 19 21:34:24 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 19 21:35:49 *he manages about half an hour before they are due to arrive to catch Molly without Edward so he can ride beside her. She gives him a smile* Are you well, my love? May 19 21:36:52 * Morgan nods May 19 21:36:55 I think so. you? May 19 21:39:42 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 19 21:44:21 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 19 21:45:10 [21:34:13] MollyK: Well enough May 19 21:46:10 * Morgan nods May 19 21:47:13 I do prefer to ride just us though May 19 21:48:12 * Morgan nods May 19 21:51:22 Was your Father enjoying the trip? May 19 21:52:25 He doesn't really like riding... we talked about Mina, Florrie, Edward... us... May 19 21:56:20 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 19 21:58:57 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 19 21:59:00 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) May 19 21:59:06 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 19 21:59:14 Oh? Why so? May 19 21:59:22 * MollyK looks curious and at ease May 19 21:59:27 why so what? May 19 21:59:55 Why about us May 19 22:01:03 We got on to you taking over Innesbruck and the stewardship of Koln and how much has changed. He started up with his 'women should be having children' thing May 19 22:01:33 * MollyK rolls her eyes May 19 22:01:46 As if it is impossible to do both! May 19 22:02:27 It did make me think, though... about who would take on Innesbruck and the stewardship if I died... you'd have Gottkirchen to deal with May 19 22:02:54 You think I could not manage both as we are now? May 19 22:03:32 Lets be honest, we don't know how much of a task Gottkirchen will be... May 19 22:04:24 That is true. Koln would only be eleven years, until Varick is eighteen May 19 22:04:31 * Morgan nods May 19 22:08:58 Did you have some ideas? May 19 22:09:15 * Morgan shrugs May 19 22:09:17 not really May 19 22:10:05 Karlsruhe, or some of the others from the brotherhood of flames? May 19 22:10:13 * Morgan shrugs May 19 22:10:29 maybe. I don't want to make any decisions until the situation with Edward is resolved May 19 22:10:54 * MollyK nods slowly May 19 22:11:14 Because you may want to give him Innesbruck, as your Father did for his brother? May 19 22:13:06 Maybe May 19 22:16:03 * MollyK nods May 19 22:16:10 That could work... May 19 22:17:37 * MollyK looks thoughtful May 19 22:17:55 Only if the undesired outcome occurs with Mina May 19 22:18:12 ... though our fourth son may not be as pleased! May 19 22:18:23 That is true May 19 22:19:09 Hopefully one of them will be interested in sailing instead May 19 22:19:37 its fairly likely May 19 22:19:46 * MollyK smiles May 19 22:20:03 It's in the blood May 19 22:20:24 * Morgan nods May 19 22:20:25 yes it is May 19 22:21:13 Oh, I didn't count Catterick or Morgan's Rock May 19 22:22:14 A good point, but I don't think anyone would be interested in the island... May 19 22:23:36 Whyever not? Unless you intend that for Florrie, of course. May 19 22:24:25 I don't know that Edward would appreciate me doing that May 19 22:24:40 He would be an idiot then. May 19 22:26:38 You think so? May 19 22:27:43 Indeed. With good business sense that island could become incredibly profitable. Were I not so busy, I would have set my mind to working at that May 19 22:28:03 But would Florrie be suited to that? May 19 22:30:16 Would any of our own? Who is to say what the future holds... May 19 22:30:28 true May 19 22:31:23 Must we decide now? You are young and strong, I do not foresee my having to live without you May 19 22:31:31 * Morgan shrugs May 19 22:31:49 father seems to take pleasure in telling me that I am getting old May 19 22:36:03 * MollyK smiles a little May 19 22:36:07 You are not May 19 22:36:12 * Morgan shrugs May 19 22:39:52 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 19 22:45:46 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 19 22:47:21 [22:34:35] MollyK: I would not let that trouble you, my love May 19 22:47:52 * Morgan nods May 19 22:47:54 I'll try not to May 19 22:48:27 Why would it trouble you so? May 19 22:48:50 * Morgan sighs May 19 22:48:53 I'm not sure May 19 22:49:19 You are only just twenty and seven, my love, that is not old May 19 22:49:35 * Morgan shrugs May 19 22:50:03 Does it trouble you how much of an age gap we have? May 19 22:50:12 * Morgan shakes his head May 19 22:51:33 * MollyK nods May 19 22:52:03 Did you wish to leave Heinzharold a message on the mirror this evening? May 19 22:52:18 * Morgan shrugs slightly May 19 22:53:24 You are waiting til you are less cross about it? May 19 22:53:47 I think thats a good idea May 19 22:55:13 * MollyK nods sadly May 19 22:55:28 Alright, my love May 19 22:56:11 I don't want him feeling bad... May 19 22:57:12 No. It is understandable that he has discovered a desire to make a home May 19 22:57:21 * Morgan nods May 19 22:58:58 Perhaps we can persuade them? May 19 22:59:08 That would be unfair May 19 22:59:48 * MollyK nods May 19 23:00:17 It is going to be a very long voyage for anyone who does not wish to be on it May 19 23:00:48 * Morgan nods May 19 23:00:51 yes it is May 19 23:03:07 I would not subject them to it May 19 23:03:34 No May 19 23:04:56 It will be about twelve weeks for two weeks on land May 19 23:05:09 * Morgan nods May 19 23:06:57 I suppose that will be like in the early part of the War for you? May 19 23:07:17 A little, yes May 19 23:09:40 But fortunately there would need to be no thoughts of shore leave when you have me with you May 19 23:09:59 * Morgan nods May 19 23:10:06 I was always happy on the ship May 19 23:10:57 I hope you will be this time... perhaps Captaining a little will make it all more pleasant May 19 23:11:18 * Morgan shrugs May 19 23:11:19 maybe May 19 23:11:50 I am sorry May 19 23:12:00 * Morgan frowns May 19 23:12:02 what for? May 19 23:12:42 Dragging you across the world when you wish to be here in Eisen instead May 19 23:14:27 I think that rather goes for both of us doesn't it May 19 23:14:57 I yearn to see the island, but... May 19 23:15:21 * Morgan nods May 19 23:16:29 What about you? Do you look forward to exploring somewhere new? May 19 23:17:41 * Morgan nods May 19 23:19:04 Perhaps once we are underway the other longings will lessen May 19 23:20:42 Maybe May 19 23:21:12 I hope so May 19 23:21:18 * Morgan nods May 19 23:22:38 *there's the sound of fast hooves from behind them* May 19 23:22:47 * Morgan turns to look May 19 23:23:41 *an unfamiliar man is riding for them with the manner of a messenger* May 19 23:23:55 reckon he's after us? May 19 23:24:14 * MollyK shrugs May 19 23:24:47 *when he gets to them, it's Edward he asks for who is up ahead* May 19 23:25:00 * Morgan nods towards him May 19 23:26:00 *the man gives Edward the letter before riding on with him towards Koln. Edward seems vaguely familiar with him* May 19 23:26:46 * Morgan watches him May 19 23:27:09 *edwa4d May 19 23:27:31 *edward looks relaxed even after reading it* May 19 23:27:59 Awfully fast approach for something that doesn't seem to have much impact May 19 23:28:27 * MollyK nods May 19 23:28:31 Strange May 19 23:28:38 * Morgan nods before calling out May 19 23:28:41 Edward... May 19 23:30:17 E: *he drops back* yes? May 19 23:30:29 what was that? May 19 23:30:45 E: Reply from Dekker May 19 23:30:51 oh? May 19 23:32:34 *Edward hands him a sealed letter from within the main one* May 19 23:32:51 * Morgan opens it May 19 23:33:04 its unusual to see you this relaxed at the moment May 19 23:33:30 E: It was a distraction May 19 23:33:56 * Morgan nods May 19 23:34:27 I _almost_ managed to ignore the arrows falling past the window May 19 23:35:05 *the letter is brief, stating that Dekker would definitely consider an offer on Hafenlohr, but the condition must be met that all staff are allowed to continue working and earning their pay as they are. He says they can discuss it at the wedding, or to write to him if that is not happening* May 19 23:35:15 E: what arrows? May 19 23:35:26 You and Dekker, firing them from the roof May 19 23:36:57 *Edward nods* May 19 23:39:41 Surprising that Dekker would not want to take his staff with him May 19 23:40:24 E: what did he say? May 19 23:40:49 he'll consider an offer on the condition that the staff be allowed to continue working and earning their pay as they stand now May 19 23:42:08 E, nodding: They are all former soldiers or followers of the drum, injured, orphaned and so on. Dekker made it his mission at the end of the War to see them safe. Gave him a purpose. May 19 23:44:47 which is why it surprises me that he would not want to take them with him May 19 23:45:17 E: Hafenlohr is quiet, and they have families in Gottkirchen now May 19 23:45:25 * Morgan nods May 19 23:45:27 fair enough May 19 23:46:02 E: it depends on how bad you want Hafenlohr and whether you're willing to take them on May 19 23:46:23 I can't say I have any particular objection to it May 19 23:46:51 *he nods* good luck in your negotiations then, brother May 19 23:47:00 Thank you May 19 23:47:12 E: anything else? May 19 23:47:24 * Morgan shakes his head May 19 23:47:51 *Edward inclines his head and rides back up to the messenger and his Father* May 19 23:48:07 * MollyK watches Morgan May 19 23:48:17 What is that? May 19 23:49:26 A letter from Dekker... he's willing to entertain an offer on Hafenlohr May 19 23:50:22 * MollyK 's eyes light up May 19 23:50:26 Really?! May 19 23:50:35 * Morgan nods May 19 23:50:44 on the condition we take on the staff at their current pay May 19 23:52:17 * MollyK nods May 19 23:52:43 I trust his judgement, and everything seemed well run May 19 23:54:03 * Morgan nods May 19 23:54:25 How much is he asking? May 19 23:55:02 doesn't say May 19 23:55:58 * MollyK nods, smiling May 19 23:56:13 What would you like to do? May 19 23:56:29 I'd like to buy the place... I thought that was obvious May 19 23:56:59 I wondered whether the situation with the staff may have put you off. And it is a big decision May 19 23:57:50 I liked the staff I met... and we need somewhere in Gottkirchen because I refuse to live in Maubourgs house May 19 23:59:08 * MollyK nods