**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat May 21 21:28:37 2022 May 21 21:28:37 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 21 21:28:40 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) May 21 21:28:41 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 21 21:31:13 *they arrive without incident before they anticipated to, the weather favouring them. Molly is humming distractedly as she hands the horses over to the groom. It is The Bear And The Maiden Fair, which she innocently first sang on the way back to Koln from Seeufer in early July. Edward and Adalbrecht are stood outside May 21 21:32:57 * Morgan looks around, heading towards the door May 21 21:33:30 * MollyK is now known as Bauer May 21 21:35:20 * Bauer , Morgan's overseer who has alway been very competent and plain speaking (and reminds him a bit of Maelwys In looks) is just coming down the stairs. He bows a little May 21 21:35:28 Your Excellency. May 21 21:35:53 Bauer... how are you? May 21 21:37:07 Surprised to see you so early. We thought we had a few hours yet May 21 21:37:35 * Morgan nods May 21 21:37:40 we've made surprisingly good time May 21 21:39:13 My wife and children are helping Frau Kinner upstairs, but they'll be out of your hair soon May 21 21:45:07 Don't worry about that, though I'm sure we could all do with some coffee. May 21 21:46:09 * Bauer nods May 21 21:46:56 I'll do it, then I'll go and ask them to hurry it up so you can all get cleaned up May 21 21:48:47 *Molly comes on in, greeting Bauer warmly. He tells her about his family too, and she insists on going up to offer them help. She squeezes Morgan's arm before going up the stairs* May 21 21:49:19 * Morgan watches her May 21 21:49:34 How have things been here Bauer? May 21 21:50:09 * Bauer leads through to the kitchen May 21 21:50:59 Good, my lord. I'll have the ledgers out for you this evening, no doubt you both want to look them over May 21 21:51:37 best had I suppose May 21 21:52:12 * Bauer nods May 21 21:53:28 It's all going well. Heard what happened with the former Baroness, bad business. May 21 21:53:50 * Morgan nods May 21 21:53:51 very May 21 21:55:56 * Bauer makes a big pot of coffee when they get there May 21 21:56:15 No hard feelings with the Eisenfurst of the Graf? May 21 21:57:06 wouldn't be right holding it against us, since it was the Graf's wife committing the crime May 21 21:58:17 * Bauer nods May 21 21:58:42 Her Excellency seems well though May 21 21:59:41 * Morgan nods May 21 21:59:55 we very nearly lost her but... she is completely better now May 21 22:01:10 * Bauer nods, setting up a tray May 21 22:01:21 Must have been terrifying May 21 22:01:26 * Morgan nods May 21 22:01:30 it was May 21 22:03:14 People don't get it if they've never lost a wife before. They don't know how hard it is to face it again *Bauer himself is currently married to his third wife* May 21 22:03:52 I have wondered if it would've been easier if either of them had been accidents or illness... *he shakes his head* May 21 22:04:55 Childbirth for the first, illness for the second. It's the helplessness that gets you. May 21 22:05:23 * Morgan nods May 21 22:05:25 absolutely May 21 22:06:55 Glad she's well. People here were worried when the gossip came May 21 22:07:34 * Morgan nods May 21 22:07:38 I'm not surprised May 21 22:08:30 Shocked people though, the Baroness being executed May 21 22:08:58 it was the inevitable outcome May 21 22:09:50 * Bauer nods May 21 22:10:02 Fresh start for Koln and the little lord May 21 22:10:24 * Morgan nods May 21 22:11:58 he's coming along well I think May 21 22:12:25 * Bauer nods May 21 22:13:01 He was always a good lad. He's had a hard time of it May 21 22:15:03 * Morgan nods May 21 22:15:05 aye, he has May 21 22:16:46 I'll take this to the drawing room for the Graf. Do you want me to find Her Excellency to join you? May 21 22:19:28 * Morgan nods May 21 22:19:37 please, if she's finished helping Frau Rinner May 21 22:21:46 * Bauer takes a letter from the hallway as they pass, putting it on the tray. When he has gone and Morgan starts pouring, Edward takes the letter addressed to him, looking at the seal. May 21 22:21:54 * Bauer is now known as Edward May 21 22:24:24 From Mina May 21 22:25:17 * Morgan nods, watching him May 21 22:26:31 * Edward seems to be preparing himself for opening it, and even still he ends up blushing a little May 21 22:27:32 like _that_ is it... May 21 22:28:53 * Edward scans it again, not quite answering May 21 22:29:02 She is going to be late May 21 22:29:43 Is she alright? May 21 22:30:56 * Edward nods slowly May 21 22:32:29 Hapsburg isn't doing as well as before, the cold affects him. He was hoping to come but it was too much so they turned back just before Goren to take him home. She is travelling just with their coachman and a maid. May 21 22:32:34 * Edward is frowning May 21 22:32:55 What bothers you? May 21 22:33:57 It is less safe than I would permit. I am concerned for her Father. The delay means she will not be here tomorrow but Friday instead. May 21 22:34:40 * Morgan nods May 21 22:34:43 what would you have me do? May 21 22:36:13 * Edward sighs May 21 22:36:21 Nothing to do but wait May 21 22:36:31 * Morgan nods May 21 22:36:54 You would not rather we ride hell for leather? May 21 22:37:38 And tell her this in some tavern somewhere where she has no privacy and support? May 21 22:38:06 Don't be absurd, but it'd put your mind at ease as to her safety May 21 22:39:40 A: Send some men to escort her. She's protected, but she doesn't have to know until she arrives here. Or send Morgan without you, and he can keep it quiet May 21 22:41:07 That isn't a terrible idea May 21 22:42:01 * Edward nods May 21 22:42:32 I would sleep easier knowing she will be intercepted and brought safely May 21 22:43:11 If that is your wish... May 21 22:44:46 Do you have men here you trust? May 21 22:45:42 I would not be enough? May 21 22:46:05 You would be willing to leave Molly? May 21 22:47:14 Providing she does not need me... but I suspect she'd say the same. I'll ask her, put the speculation to rest May 21 22:48:39 * Edward nods May 21 22:48:50 Thank you, brother May 21 22:49:25 [Blossom, will you be long? We need to talk to you] May 21 22:50:27 * Morgan nods May 21 22:51:30 [Oh, I am playing with the baby...] May 21 22:55:22 [Alright] May 21 22:55:28 * Morgan pours himself some coffee May 21 22:56:15 [It is urgent?] May 21 22:58:03 [Mina's father is not coming, he has fallen ill. Edward is hoping I will ride on and meet her, have someone he trusts to keep her safe] May 21 22:59:21 [she should be in Seeufer by now. Unless you set off tonight, you will only meet her half way] Molly would be correct, if Mina was due Thursday, not Friday as her letter said May 21 23:00:04 [Her father delayed things, she is not due until friday] May 21 23:01:18 [if you set off in the morning you would meet her in Seeufer then. Unless you are considering riding overnight yourself?] May 21 23:01:40 [The thought occured] May 21 23:01:49 [I see] May 21 23:02:26 [unless you prefer I do not] May 21 23:04:17 [Is Edward concerned unnecessarily?] May 21 23:04:58 [A little perhaps.] May 21 23:06:43 [Would you prefer me to insist you stay?] May 21 23:07:32 [I'd prefer you be honest] May 21 23:09:51 [I will miss you dreadfully, but if you feel you should, I will support you] May 21 23:10:18 A: Are you going to ask her, or wool gathering? May 21 23:11:18 Travelling makes you ill tempered... *he sips his coffee before standing up* May 21 23:14:18 * Edward has gone back to reading the letter again May 21 23:14:34 * Morgan puts the cup down, going to find Molly May 21 23:17:08 * Edward is now known as Molly May 21 23:17:38 * Molly is up in the nursery. He can hear a baby laughing before he even gets to the door May 21 23:20:07 * Morgan smiles briefly before opening the door May 21 23:23:00 * Molly is sat on a chair gently bouncing a baby on her knees. The baby looks to be around nine months old, and absolutely fascinated by Molly who says "This is how the Lady rides, nimbly-nim, nimbly-nim, nimbly-nim" The child giggles again May 21 23:24:08 * Morgan watches her for a moment May 21 23:27:04 * Molly moves on, bouncing the baby more, smiling at the boy "This is how the Gentleman rides, tripitty-trot, tripitty-trot, tripitty-trot" the laughing gets louder May 21 23:28:30 * Morgan waits quietly May 21 23:30:32 * Molly goes onto the crazy wild bouncing of the farmer's riding before tipping the baby back as said character falls off in the ditch. The laughter is equally wild. May 21 23:31:42 * Morgan chuckles quietly May 21 23:33:18 * Molly smiles, sitting the baby up and close. He grabs her hair, trying to get it in his mouth. The nursery is empty May 21 23:34:01 This is baby Harlund. He lives with Bauer now. May 21 23:34:39 handsome little man May 21 23:36:37 * Molly smiles, extricating her hair and letting him chew her finger. The light outside is already faded, the nursery fire she is sat beside is warm. It's quiet and cosy May 21 23:37:10 He is Bauer's wife's cousin's baby, but she has six already and they couldn't afford to keep another May 21 23:37:28 * Morgan nods May 21 23:37:29 I see May 21 23:39:31 It happens often with poor families May 21 23:39:44 * Morgan nods May 21 23:40:10 * Molly alternates between watching the baby and watching her husband May 21 23:40:15 You are leaving? May 21 23:40:37 Edward is uncomfortable that she does not have someone with her that he trusts May 21 23:41:57 But he will not go himself, hmm? *She says it as much to the baby as to Morgan, smiling as she does so* May 21 23:43:17 If he goes, there would be no reason for them coming here... he would be forced to tell her where she does not have you for support, this place for comfort May 21 23:43:41 * Molly nods May 21 23:43:47 And you wish to go? May 21 23:44:40 It would set his mind at ease May 21 23:45:31 * Molly nods May 21 23:45:51 When will you go? May 21 23:46:56 Needs to be soon really. May 21 23:47:13 * Molly nods sadly May 21 23:47:31 I do not like to think of you cold and alone out there... May 21 23:48:11 I'll be alright blossom. Its not like I won't have a purpose May 21 23:48:54 I know you will, but is not the same as being able to take care of you May 21 23:49:04 I know my love May 21 23:50:39 You will sleep though? Perhaps stay in the Drachen's Eye with Rosa and Stewart in Seeufer, though it will be very late that you arrive May 21 23:52:17 * Morgan nods May 21 23:52:20 I'll sleep May 21 23:52:56 * Molly nods May 21 23:53:10 You will take a mirror too? May 21 23:54:23 * Morgan nods May 21 23:54:24 if you wish May 21 23:54:50 You would wish to stay in contact with me? May 21 23:56:43 * Morgan nods May 21 23:57:44 * Molly nods, standing up with the baby and holding him to her shoulder carefully May 21 23:58:07 Well then, I must see you fed and with food for the journey May 21 23:59:09 * Morgan nods