**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat May 28 04:12:59 2022 May 28 04:12:59 * Disconnected () **** ENDING LOGGING AT Sat May 28 04:12:59 2022 **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat May 28 04:13:10 2022 May 28 04:13:10 * Now talking on #7thsea May 28 21:26:18 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined May 28 21:27:12 * MollyK comes back to stand across from him, drinking whiskey May 28 21:27:21 Thought maybe ye'd moved on May 28 21:28:36 * Morgan shrugs May 28 21:28:38 I move about May 28 21:29:13 * MollyK nods May 28 21:29:31 I'm leavin' in the mornin' May 28 21:30:24 oh? May 28 21:31:25 * MollyK smiles May 28 21:32:34 Finished my readin' lessons like I said, there's an agency there hirin' women o' good standin' to be nursery nurses an' governesses. May 28 21:33:12 * Morgan nods slowly May 28 21:33:13 I see May 28 21:34:42 * MollyK shows him her left hand where there is a very tarnished wedding ring May 28 21:34:51 Gotta look the part, see? May 28 21:34:58 * Morgan smiles May 28 21:35:06 so they won't know about your work here then? May 28 21:35:11 * MollyK nods May 28 21:36:24 Just another country-bumpkin lass, I made up a story about a young husband on a farm slipping on ice an' guttin' himself. Make it horrid enough an' no one wants t' ask May 28 21:36:33 * Morgan nods May 28 21:36:39 Good thinking May 28 21:36:44 * MollyK nods May 28 21:37:41 I've been workin' the bar a few weeks, can't risk turnin' up in the family way an' ruining my plans to go to Eisen May 28 21:37:57 Eisen? Why there? May 28 21:38:31 Been matched with a family. Widower, got a little girl and a little boy. May 28 21:39:07 * Morgan nods May 28 21:39:12 whats the family name? May 28 21:40:46 Something to do with Roses I think. Rosenkrantz, that's it. May 28 21:41:38 * Morgan nods May 28 21:41:43 Insel, then... May 28 21:44:09 Sounds right, aye May 28 21:44:21 * Morgan nods May 28 21:44:22 nice place May 28 21:44:53 Been learnin' a bit o' Eisen too, but apparently he speaks Avalon too, sails for trade May 28 21:45:23 * Morgan nods May 28 21:45:49 * MollyK smiles May 28 21:47:46 Anyway... shame y' weren't here a fortnight ago, when I was still properly workin'. Now I have to be more careful May 28 21:48:01 * Morgan nods May 28 21:48:14 a sacrifice I'll happily make to further your future... May 28 21:50:15 * MollyK smiles May 28 21:50:18 Kind of ye May 28 21:50:44 * Morgan shrugs May 28 21:50:49 I'm a kind sort of person really May 28 21:50:54 * MollyK nods May 28 21:51:13 I remember yer certainly kind with yer fingers and your mouth May 28 21:51:41 * Morgan shrugs May 28 21:51:42 I try May 28 21:52:47 Some other girl here gonna get that when I'm gone? May 28 21:53:07 No, I wouldn't imagine so May 28 21:54:28 * MollyK nods thoughtfully May 28 21:54:39 Ye came here just f' me? May 28 21:54:54 Its fair to say I keep coming back for you... May 28 21:56:34 * MollyK smiles flirtly May 28 21:57:12 Well then, I can't be lettin' ye go empty-handed when ye've come so far May 28 21:58:34 no? May 28 22:00:48 Would 'ardly be fair... May 28 22:01:12 * Morgan smiles May 28 22:01:17 I leave that to you May 28 22:02:08 Ye wanna go upstairs then? I'll get Renee to cover me May 28 22:02:21 * Morgan nods May 28 22:02:24 certainly May 28 22:03:27 *the woman goes to talk to is familiar to Morgan, he last saw her in a tavern in Koln sat on Yensid's lap, a working girl* May 28 22:03:41 That she* May 28 22:04:29 * Morgan mutters to himself May 28 22:05:51 * MollyK comes over to him, taking his hand May 28 22:06:12 I've got half an hour. Will that be long enough for ye? May 28 22:06:28 I'm sure I can find something to do for that long May 28 22:07:19 * MollyK leads him upstairs by the hand. They pass a clock that makes a familiar single chime May 28 22:07:42 * Morgan smiles slightly, trying to wake up May 28 22:07:58 *he manages it* May 28 22:08:22 * Morgan mutters, climbing off the bed May 28 22:08:32 now how would you know what she looked like blossom... May 28 22:09:21 *As he is all alone, there's no reply. It's dark, and he has no one to train with at all, not even Edward May 28 22:09:39 * Morgan sighs, lighting a candle and checking the mirror May 28 22:11:46 *there's nothing except last night's comment about missing him in the bed May 28 22:12:12 * Morgan writes a new note May 28 22:13:11 :Just before dawn. Hoping to be on the road soon. All is well my love. : May 28 22:15:04 *she must still be asleep, likely dreaming of him making her last night working in a brothel before going to live with Seb a good one* May 28 22:15:30 * Morgan collects his things and heads outside to practice on his own May 28 22:19:00 *it's cold again, but his practice is undisturbed, the sun finally rising. The carriage is already being prepared. Breakfast is good, and he gets a quick moment to check the mirror before he has to pack it. It says "I am missing you very badly this morning. I dreamt of you, but it has only made me miss you all the more. I look forward to seeing you May 28 22:19:00 this evening. My love xx" May 28 22:20:09 * Morgan sighs, heading to saddle up his horse May 28 22:21:17 *Rosa and Stuart come out to say goodbye, assuring him the bill has already been settled* May 28 22:22:27 * Morgan thanks them, wishing them well May 28 22:23:16 *there's only two escorts today, the chatty one from yesterday isn't there* May 28 22:23:27 Wheres the third one? May 28 22:23:38 * MollyK is now known as guard May 28 22:24:14 Gone back towards Graben, let them know she's with you now and safe, your Excellency May 28 22:24:30 * Morgan nods May 28 22:24:34 Makes sense May 28 22:25:12 * guard nods. He is definitely not chatty May 28 22:25:38 I'll bring up the rear May 28 22:26:49 * guard nods. A few hours pass of this. Soon they reach the point where he encountered the creatures May 28 22:27:19 * Morgan keeps an eye on the woods May 28 22:28:41 *nothing happens. The trip is long and cold, but better in the daylight. They make a stop for lunch and to water the horses May 28 22:28:46 * guard is now known as Mina May 28 22:28:54 * Mina comes to Morgan May 28 22:29:07 How are you today, Morgan? May 28 22:29:28 ill at ease... I have nightmares... May 28 22:31:49 * Mina nods a little May 28 22:31:59 how're you? May 28 22:32:18 I am well, thank you. The hosts were very kind. May 28 22:32:28 * Morgan nods May 28 22:32:36 we stayed with them after I threw someone out of a window May 28 22:34:15 I am sorry, I misheard you May 28 22:34:30 * Morgan smiles slightly May 28 22:34:35 No, I don't think you did May 28 22:36:35 Why would you do that? May 28 22:36:53 He refused to let us stay because we are Objectionist... and then he insulted Molly. May 28 22:37:45 * Mina nods slightly May 28 22:38:11 I liked where we stayed, they were very welcoming May 28 22:38:19 * Morgan nods May 28 22:38:29 Stuart knows of me from the war May 28 22:40:01 Did he serve in the navy also? May 28 22:40:14 * Morgan nods May 28 22:40:43 Aye, he did May 28 22:41:42 * Mina smiles May 28 22:42:30 Many of our young Eisenmen served valiantly, but I do hope it is not a service we ever ask of our own children May 28 22:42:40 * Morgan nods May 28 22:43:01 I hope not. I would not have any child born into conflict May 28 22:45:56 But for our parents, that would have meant their lives were on hold. They would have wanted children but circumstances would have prevented them. I cannot imagine how they might have felt at that restriction May 28 22:46:45 No, I meant.... that if I had the choice, no child would ever be born into conflict... there wouldn't be war for them to be born into May 28 22:47:48 I understand. I hope that will be the case May 28 22:48:28 * Morgan nods May 28 22:49:55 I think we will reach Koln by nightfall. Do you know how long Edward intends for me to stay? May 28 22:51:05 No, I'm afraid I don't. I rather think it will depend on you May 28 22:51:51 * Mina nods May 28 22:52:22 I am ready to set off now May 28 22:52:34 * Morgan nods May 28 22:52:37 alright then May 28 22:55:51 * Mina goes to the carriage, waiting for him to hand her in. It doesn't seem pushy, just that it is such an expected custom that it is automatic for her May 28 22:56:01 * Morgan does so May 28 22:57:52 * Mina smiles politely , thanking him. It occurs to him that his seventeen year old self would have been thrilled to have been able to do this and to get that smile May 28 22:58:25 * Morgan smiles, inclining his head May 28 23:00:48 *They set off again, him trailing again to keep an eye. The hours pass, at least he is going back to his family rather than away from them. Night seems to fall so early now, only a week or so before the shortest day, and they ride another hour in darkness before finally pulling up to the house in Koln. May 28 23:01:31 * Morgan smiles at the building briefly before getting down from his horse May 28 23:05:20 *There are more grooms now to take the horses. The two escorts are shown around the back to the servant's kitchen, and the chaperone fusses over Mina's luggage. Mina herself gets out, looking at the building. It is impossible to tell if she is excited to see her fiancé, or nervous about whatever he has summoned her for. Instead she just looks May 28 23:05:20 composed and polite "The house looks very well" May 28 23:05:52 * Morgan watches her May 28 23:06:00 You know... I'm very glad you were never a spy May 28 23:08:38 Why is that? May 28 23:09:03 Because you are _impossible_ to read... and I'm _very_ good at it May 28 23:09:43 * Mina nods May 28 23:09:45 Thank you May 28 23:09:59 * Morgan smiles slightly May 28 23:10:06 You know you don't need to with me, yes? May 28 23:10:35 That is kind of you, I appreciate it May 28 23:10:53 * Morgan shrugs May 28 23:11:25 You're my friend, I care about you... I would not have you being so schooled if it were more comfortable not to be. That is of course, your choice May 28 23:11:42 * Mina looks to her Chaperone who is encouraging her to get indoors out of the cold, nodding briefly before looking back to Morgan May 28 23:12:19 Would you lead the way? I should like to freshen up before I see Edward May 28 23:12:25 * Morgan nods May 28 23:12:29 of course May 28 23:12:32 * Morgan does so May 28 23:14:52 * Mina and the chaperone, who is called Mrs Danvers, follow him in. There's no one in the hall except a maid, who takes Mina and Danvers upstairs, leaving Morgan alone in the hall for only a moment before Molly appears from a joining corridor May 28 23:19:31 * Mina has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)