**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Jun 22 22:07:17 2022 Jun 22 22:07:17 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jun 22 22:09:24 We should get back to our shopping. Our travelling days are going to need to be very long to get us to Graben in time Jun 22 22:09:25 * Morgan nods Jun 22 22:09:25 alright blossom Jun 22 22:09:25 Do you need a little time here to collect your thoughts, my love? I can go and keep the others from mischief Jun 22 22:09:25 Just a moment, I think Jun 22 22:09:28 * MollyK kisses his cheek Jun 22 22:09:29 I love you. Be kind to yourself, please. Jun 22 22:09:31 * Morgan nods Jun 22 22:09:33 I will Jun 22 22:09:35 * MollyK nods, leaving him sat alone on the bench. He sees all three boys make a beeline for her when she gets there, and she gives them all attention and affection as she lets them lead her into the market bustle Jun 22 22:10:55 * Morgan stays where he is for a few minutes Jun 22 22:11:43 *he loses sight of her, but spots HH chatting to various townsfolk Jun 22 22:12:18 * Morgan watches him for a couple of minutes Jun 22 22:13:34 *He looks relaxed and his usual simple demeanour is on show* Jun 22 22:16:27 * Morgan looks around briefly Jun 22 22:17:37 *everything is peaceful. HH has spotted him and comes over* Forget yer purse, did ya? Jun 22 22:17:43 * MollyK is now known as HH Jun 22 22:18:14 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 22 22:18:26 No Jun 22 22:20:01 You an' yer fair queen still not right after this morning? Jun 22 22:20:41 What? No, not that. Jun 22 22:21:52 * HH looks at him Jun 22 22:21:56 You ok, man? Jun 22 22:22:33 * Morgan shrugs Jun 22 22:22:36 I'm not entirely sure Jun 22 22:23:27 You wanna go back 'ome? I can handle an extra wife an' some kids for a few hours Jun 22 22:24:50 * Morgan sighs Jun 22 22:24:54 No, I'll be alright Jun 22 22:25:16 Hug? Jun 22 22:26:09 * Morgan nods, standing up Jun 22 22:26:20 * HH hugs him Jun 22 22:26:49 Gettin' stuck makes y' miss her. Unnerstandable, man. Jun 22 22:27:44 Its not that. Jun 22 22:28:34 * HH holds him a moment before looking at him Jun 22 22:28:50 Anythin' I can do? Or Inga? Jun 22 22:30:00 No... not even the Nieblungen can do anything. Just a bit more information than I was ready to deal with, thats all Jun 22 22:30:28 Something bad is comin'? Jun 22 22:30:53 Not that I'm aware of Jun 22 22:32:20 * HH nods Jun 22 22:32:55 If y' decide ya wanna talk, you know where I am Jun 22 22:33:46 * Morgan nods Jun 22 22:34:04 I don't think it'd help either of us Jun 22 22:34:26 * HH nods Jun 22 22:34:47 Let's find some food then, I'm starvin' Jun 22 22:34:58 * Morgan nods Jun 22 22:34:59 aye Jun 22 22:38:02 /me pats him on the shoulder. They find someone cooking pork on a fire, and it is amazing. They spot the women and children going around the market, but they don't seem to need any help. Heinrich is stood talking to a man of about thirty, both with serious expressions. HH watches him too Jun 22 22:38:14 Whatcha reckon that's about? Jun 22 22:39:50 No idea. Question is, do I leave him to it as overseer, or go and find out as the landowner... Jun 22 22:41:13 As nosey as you are, go, I bet *he grins* Jun 22 22:41:43 Intelligence gathering, thats what it is Jun 22 22:42:01 * Morgan rolls his shoulders, heading in their direction Jun 22 22:43:21 * HH follows along, but Morgan is well aware of the animosity HH holds for Heinrich Jun 22 22:44:28 You're not going to cause an issue, are you? Jun 22 22:45:32 Nope. Gonna keep my trap shut. Jun 22 22:46:26 * Morgan nods and carries on walking Jun 22 22:47:40 * HH follows along Jun 22 22:48:40 * HH is now known as Heinrich Jun 22 22:49:10 I will speak to the Duke, but Death Tax is standard for everyone. Jun 22 22:49:35 *the man looks grateful even for this* Jun 22 22:50:12 gentlemen Jun 22 22:51:04 *both men bow. HH just watches from nearby* Your Excellency. Jun 22 22:51:54 * Morgan inclines his head Jun 22 22:52:00 what seems to be the issue? Jun 22 22:55:35 This gentleman's father died last week. The agreed death tax to transfer the tenancy to him from his father is one horse and one bullock. He is unable to pay it at present, but doesn't want his uncle to take over the tenancy, who can pay. Jun 22 22:56:25 * Morgan looks at the man Jun 22 22:56:30 my condolences Mr... Jun 22 22:57:03 K: Kline, your Excellency Jun 22 22:58:39 Mr Kline... what is it you would wish me to do? Jun 22 22:59:38 K: Well, the problem is if I don't have a horse I can't trade what I grow, and without a bullock, there's no calves or milk, your Excellency Jun 22 23:02:34 * Morgan nods Jun 22 23:03:08 So you have one horse and one bullock? Jun 22 23:04:16 * Heinrich is now known as Kline Jun 22 23:04:23 And three cows Jun 22 23:05:41 * Morgan looks at Heinrich Jun 22 23:05:53 thank you Heinrich, I'll catch up with you later Jun 22 23:06:22 *Heinrich inclines his head* Yes, your Excellency Jun 22 23:07:01 Mr Kline, I think better when I'm moving, would you join me for a small walk around the market? Jun 22 23:07:51 * Kline nods slightly Jun 22 23:07:56 Uhh yes, your Excellency Jun 22 23:08:12 * Morgan starts moving Jun 22 23:08:17 You don't get along with your uncle? Jun 22 23:09:44 I do, but my Father wanted me to take over the tenancy. Been teaching me since I was young, and me and the wife and kids live there Jun 22 23:10:13 I was more wondering if you and your uncle could come to an arrangement for you to take the tenancy with his help Jun 22 23:10:59 He wants the place for himself, it's bigger Jun 22 23:11:30 And what would happen to you and your family... you have children, you said? Jun 22 23:11:41 * Kline nods Jun 22 23:12:00 We'd have to find me work where I could take them to live Jun 22 23:12:47 I see. Tell me, Mr Kline, apart from the sad loss of your father... are you happy here? Jun 22 23:12:58 * Kline nods Jun 22 23:13:27 Oh yes, your Excellency. Ever since you came in and fixed things Innesbruck has been a good place to live and have a family Jun 22 23:13:45 * Morgan inclines his head Jun 22 23:14:42 very kind of you to say... I'm sure you realise that, much as I'd like to, I cannot just waive taxes? It'd be a step towards undermining the town Jun 22 23:15:03 * Kline nods sadly Jun 22 23:15:07 Taxes is taxes Jun 22 23:15:38 How long do you think it would take, assuming you had your horse and bullock, to be able to afford another of each? Jun 22 23:18:28 A year, I guess. Would be longer, but the reduced rents have meant we all have a bit more saved Jun 22 23:19:35 * Morgan nods slowly Jun 22 23:21:45 Then an option would be that I take ownership of the animals as per the taxes, but rent them back to you until such time you can afford to replace them. Jun 22 23:24:17 Huh. You would do that? Jun 22 23:25:27 It is something I am open to. Obviously, should you fall behind with the rent of the animals, we'd have to revisit the situation... and there would be certain stipulations Jun 22 23:26:53 What stipulations, your Excellency? Jun 22 23:27:43 Nothing oppressive, just that you would not overwork the animals to buy replacements sooner. If they died, we'd both be out of pocket, you see? Jun 22 23:28:20 I never overwork the animals, my Lord! Jun 22 23:29:38 I'm sure you don't, but I know the desire to be free of a debt can be quite a powerful one. So, simply for both our peace of mind, yes? If I thought you would overwork them, I would not make the suggestion, let alone stand by it Jun 22 23:30:26 * Kline nods Jun 22 23:30:34 Thank you, your Excellency Jun 22 23:31:09 * Morgan nods, scratching his chin Jun 22 23:31:23 Do you consult with your wife on matters of the home, such as this? Jun 22 23:31:41 * Kline shakes his head, looking perplexed Jun 22 23:31:45 No, your Excellency Jun 22 23:32:14 * Morgan nods Jun 22 23:33:00 alright... Might I suggest you do so? You're entering into a contract with the landowner, nice as he is *he winks*. I think it would be prudent for you to both be in agreement before going ahead. Jun 22 23:34:55 I never ask my wife about anything like this, your Excellency. She wouldn't know anything that would help Jun 22 23:35:12 *HH snorts, trailing along behind them* Jun 22 23:36:05 Very well Mr Kline, you know your wife best. Shall we discuss rates? Jun 22 23:36:52 * Kline nods "yes, your Excellency" Jun 22 23:37:23 * Morgan looks at him Jun 22 23:37:34 seven and a half percent, paid monthly, in arrears Jun 22 23:38:08 * Kline nods "yes, your Excellency " Jun 22 23:38:21 You think that fair? Jun 22 23:38:37 * Kline nods "It is, your Excellency" Jun 22 23:39:31 When the rents go up, if our agreement is still in place, that will fall to five percent. And it will go into the towns coffers, to be used for the community, not my pocket. Jun 22 23:39:44 * Kline nods, smiling Jun 22 23:39:51 Thank you, your Excellency Jun 22 23:39:58 * Morgan holds out his hand Jun 22 23:40:10 * Kline just looks at it Jun 22 23:40:23 * Morgan smiles slightly, spitting in it first Jun 22 23:40:26 we have a deal then Jun 22 23:41:48 * Kline looks shocked, looking around to see if anyone just witnessed that. A couple of women at a stall with preserves and jams also look surprised. The man spits in his own hand then shakes Morgan's Jun 22 23:42:27 Come by the house tomorrow morning, I'll have the contract drawn up. Jun 22 23:43:47 * Kline nods, bowing "thank you, your Excellency " Jun 22 23:44:26 * Morgan inclines his head Jun 22 23:44:37 You are welcome Mr Kline. I'll see you in the morning Jun 22 23:45:07 * Kline nods, smiling "Good day, my Lord" Jun 22 23:45:58 * Morgan nods, smiling before turning and heading to look at the jams Jun 22 23:46:28 * Kline is now known as HH Jun 22 23:46:40 * HH moves up beside him Jun 22 23:47:17 Thinkin' I'll get Inga some, then tell 'er she can't have any b'cause she is sweet enough already Jun 22 23:47:33 Thats sickening Jun 22 23:47:41 or sickly... Jun 22 23:48:06 Yeah, but she'll love it Jun 22 23:49:20 * Morgan nods, looking at the two women Jun 22 23:49:23 ladies Jun 22 23:50:33 *they curtsey, being very polite as they comment of the weather and how well he is looking. They talk incessantly, and even HH looks to be struggling to keep up* Jun 22 23:51:18 * Morgan smiles at them Jun 22 23:51:43 ladies, I was wondering... if my friend and I buy some of your jams, do you think you could keep what you saw between us? Jun 22 23:53:09 *they nod in tandem*