**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Jun 6 00:00:16 2022 Jun 06 00:00:16 * Adalbrecht nods Jun 06 00:00:42 If you want to handle your town differently, that is your right Jun 06 00:02:11 No... No I think you're right Jun 06 00:02:29 * Adalbrecht nods Jun 06 00:03:35 That is the advice I would give to any of the Grafdom's Freiarrs. The people do not like too heavy-handed an approach in these things, even when some think they want an edict. Jun 06 00:05:39 If we are willing to be absolute in this, what else could we forbid... Jun 06 00:06:53 * Adalbrecht nods Jun 06 00:07:32 When they feel we are too controlling, they become more rebellious. Much like young children. Jun 06 00:08:22 * Morgan nods Jun 06 00:10:33 * Adalbrecht seems quite at ease with this, and experienced. It is a peek under the veil of the workings of Adalbrecht as a Graf that he has not seen much of yet Jun 06 00:11:35 to the tavern first then? Jun 06 00:11:43 * Adalbrecht nods Jun 06 00:12:40 A glass of whiskey would not go a miss in this weather. You have a tab there already, I assume? Jun 06 00:13:05 I've never been there Jun 06 00:14:27 Always keep a tab with them, and be sure to use it every month, or have your overseer do it. Pay it in full with some on top. A good relationship with your tavern owners makes the world of difference in all manner of situations Jun 06 00:14:49 * Morgan nods Jun 06 00:14:51 alright Jun 06 00:15:38 * Adalbrecht nods, riding on. From the corner of his eye, Morgan can see that Adalbrecht looks proud to be dispensing his wisdom to his son Jun 06 00:26:15 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 06 22:25:04 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 06 22:26:18 *As they ride through the town, Morgan spots some familiar looking children playing outside a house, Bauer's children, the eldest of whom is the solemn looking girl he met back in the summer who is around thirteen Jun 06 22:28:34 Those are Bauers children Jun 06 22:30:13 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht Jun 06 22:30:35 Do you need him to join us? Jun 06 22:31:34 Might be an idea to be honest Jun 06 22:32:05 * Adalbrecht nods, offering his hand to hold Morgan's horse Jun 06 22:33:05 * Morgan nods, handing him the reins and climbing down before walking towards the house Jun 06 22:36:03 *the four children come around him. The eldest girl says "Father is in feeding the baby" Jun 06 22:37:02 * Morgan nods Jun 06 22:37:11 How long does that normally take? Jun 06 22:38:53 G: *she shrugs* a while. He's pretty messy. He won't mind you going in, my Lord Jun 06 22:40:11 * Morgan nods Jun 06 22:40:16 thank you little lady Jun 06 22:42:05 *he is given directions. Bauer's house is nothing special but is clean. Morgan finds him in the kitchen with six month old Harlund on his lap, squirming to escape. Jun 06 22:42:28 afternoon Jun 06 22:42:41 * Adalbrecht is now known as Bauer Jun 06 22:43:12 * Bauer nods, trying to get the ceramic feeder into the child's mouth Jun 06 22:43:21 Good afternoon, my lord Jun 06 22:44:23 Active little man, isn't he Jun 06 22:44:36 * Bauer smiles Jun 06 22:45:12 He is. I don't feed them this young, the mother's usually have them at the breast still Jun 06 22:45:36 * Morgan nods Jun 06 22:46:10 I heard you have an issue you wish to discuss Jun 06 22:46:20 * Bauer nods Jun 06 22:46:34 Working girls in the tavern Jun 06 22:46:56 * Morgan nods Jun 06 22:47:24 Local wives aren't happy... Jun 06 22:47:50 * Bauer nods Jun 06 22:48:00 Putting it mildly Jun 06 22:48:41 Your thoughts? Jun 06 22:49:20 I'm stumped Jun 06 22:49:59 * Morgan nods Jun 06 22:50:40 I've taken some advice on it... I have a plan Jun 06 22:51:51 * Bauer gets food smeared on his face as the boy arches. He sighs Jun 06 22:51:54 Go on Jun 06 22:52:51 The girls are to be given proper paying jobs in the tavern. Anyone found to be 'working' who isn't employed by the tavern is banished and the tavern fined. With me so far? Jun 06 22:53:00 * Bauer nods Jun 06 22:53:30 Then I'm going to go to the priests and have them lean on the men, remind them of their husbandly duties. Jun 06 22:54:14 * Bauer nods Jun 06 22:54:32 Sunday tomorrow, might get it into the service Jun 06 22:54:45 * Morgan nods Jun 06 22:54:46 exactly Jun 06 22:54:59 I will need you to add a task to your duties each week Jun 06 22:55:33 * Bauer nods Jun 06 22:55:42 That's not a problem Jun 06 22:57:32 I'm going to open a tab at the tavern. I'll need you to use it while I am not here, settle up regularly, with some on top. My father tells me a good relationship with the tavern owner will be helpful in all manner of situations Jun 06 22:58:06 I do that now, just with my own funds Jun 06 22:58:39 * Morgan nods Jun 06 22:59:00 Do it with the estates money. Its a service to the estate, the estate will pay for it. Jun 06 22:59:53 * Bauer nods Jun 06 23:00:10 Will do, my lord Jun 06 23:00:37 * Morgan nods Jun 06 23:01:15 I shall leave you to it. Jun 06 23:02:30 * Bauer nods Jun 06 23:02:47 You want Renee, she heads up the girls Jun 06 23:03:06 Deal with her and the tavern owner together, you think? Jun 06 23:04:28 * Bauer nods Jun 06 23:04:33 I would Jun 06 23:05:25 * Morgan nods, standing up Jun 06 23:05:35 Thank you for your time Jun 06 23:06:22 * Bauer nods, and the baby reaches out a sticky hand for Morgan Jun 06 23:06:37 * Morgan takes it, shaking it gently Jun 06 23:06:39 and yours young man Jun 06 23:07:21 *the baby smiles* Jun 06 23:07:54 * Morgan smiles at him before nodding and heading outside Jun 06 23:10:34 * Bauer is now known as Adalbrecht Jun 06 23:11:00 * Adalbrecht is talking to the children who are asking about Morgan's fancy horse Jun 06 23:12:10 * Morgan walks over towards them Jun 06 23:12:44 * Adalbrecht looks keen to be underway Jun 06 23:13:30 Making friends, my lord? Jun 06 23:13:37 * Adalbrecht nods Jun 06 23:13:44 Indeed. Are you ready? Jun 06 23:13:57 * Morgan nods, climbing up into the saddle Jun 06 23:15:21 * Adalbrecht knows the way to the tavern, and they are soon there, horses tied up. Inside is fairly quiet as it is still during the working day, though there's still enough for a notable silence to fall at the appearance of the Steward and the Graf Jun 06 23:16:10 * Morgan walks over to the bar Jun 06 23:17:03 *the man there is huge, probably taller than Grunhelm, bald, and about Morgan's age* Yer Excellency, here for a drink? Jun 06 23:17:37 * Morgan looks up at him, then over at his father Jun 06 23:18:02 * Adalbrecht just inclines his head Jun 06 23:18:05 I'll bet he doesn't get much trouble... Jun 06 23:18:14 * Morgan looks back at the innkeeper Jun 06 23:18:49 Sorry, its been some time since I saw someone so enormous. Yes, I'd like to open a tab, if you would Jun 06 23:19:24 *he smiles* O'course. What'll ye be 'avin? Jun 06 23:19:53 Whiskey for me... the Graf will have... Jun 06 23:20:13 The same Jun 06 23:21:22 IK: *he gets them. A couple of girls in the corner are keeping a speculative eye on them. None are Renee, who he saw in Molly's dream but also who has propositioned him the first time he was here* Jun 06 23:23:19 * Morgan watches the innkeeper as he gets the drinks Jun 06 23:23:26 Is Renee around? Jun 06 23:24:55 IK: Uhh upstairs I think. She'll be done soon Jun 06 23:25:56 * Morgan nods Jun 06 23:26:01 we need to speak to the both of you Jun 06 23:29:06 *He nods, going to find her. It takes ten minutes before the four of them are sat at a table. She looks surprisingly cleaned and tidied up, and her little glances at Morgan are slightly flirty* Jun 06 23:29:11 * Adalbrecht is now known as IK Jun 06 23:29:21 What can we be doing for ye? Jun 06 23:30:08 Word has reached us of the trouble you've been having Jun 06 23:30:40 * IK nods Jun 06 23:31:01 Local busybodies interfering in people's business Jun 06 23:32:04 I imagine their point of view differs to yours... obviously, this amount of conflict cannot be allowed to continue Jun 06 23:33:19 * IK nods Jun 06 23:33:35 Be better if it stops Jun 06 23:33:57 *Renee is just watching Morgan with a smile* Jun 06 23:34:14 A compromise must be reached Jun 06 23:35:17 What kinda compromise? Jun 06 23:35:32 * Morgan sips his whiskey Jun 06 23:36:28 If the girls are to continue working here, they must be given proper paying jobs. Serving, cleaning, whatever. If they are found to be plying their trade without being employed by you, they will be banished, and you will be fined. Jun 06 23:37:24 * IK frowns Jun 06 23:37:30 I have to pay them? Jun 06 23:37:52 *Renee sips her own drink, smiling a little* Jun 06 23:37:56 * Morgan nods Jun 06 23:38:01 yes Jun 06 23:40:16 But they pay me now Jun 06 23:40:59 * Morgan glances at his father Jun 06 23:42:25 *adalbrecht is just drinking his whiskey, letting Morgan handle his own stewardship* Jun 06 23:43:32 An arrangement for a tithe of sorts would be acceptable, but my conditions stand Jun 06 23:45:04 R: what happens to us then? We need to work so we can keep our homes and feed our kids Jun 06 23:45:44 You would have gainful employment, whether you entertain customers or not. Jun 06 23:46:44 Hold on, I might not hire them! Jun 06 23:47:17 That is your choice of course... though I don't imagine this place would be nearly so popular Jun 06 23:48:31 R: *She smiles* we certainly bring them in Jun 06 23:50:20 Me nods grudgingly Jun 06 23:50:29 Can't afford to keep them all Jun 06 23:51:27 I will have my overseer endeavour to help find whomever you don't hide gainful employment, though it seems to be you owe them some grace, since they have been working and earning you money for some time... Jun 06 23:52:16 * IK grumbles "Yes, my Lord" Jun 06 23:53:09 R: So we can still keep humping the customers and getting paid for it, just quietly? Jun 06 23:53:57 essentially Jun 06 23:55:40 R: And how much does he have to pay us? Jun 06 23:56:19 the going rate for someone working in a tavern Jun 06 23:56:34 R: Do we still pay him? Jun 06 23:56:55 * Morgan nods Jun 06 23:57:21 You already pay him a percentage... Jun 06 23:57:39 R: *She nods* So if he pays us, and then we pay him that much and a bit more, it all works out fair and square? Jun 06 23:58:19 * Morgan nods Jun 06 23:59:59 R: it's just giving a bit of a rub up then, make it look above board?