**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jun 23 00:00:36 2022 Jun 23 00:00:36 Excellent... Then I shall have some raspberry, if you will... HeinzHarold will have... Jun 23 00:01:49 * HH picks out three things, letting his hair fall into his face and giving them a charming smile. The women get all giggly and silly, and Morgan spots their wives heading towards them Jun 23 00:02:08 * Morgan nudges him, speaking quietly Jun 23 00:02:10 incoming Jun 23 00:04:09 * HH glances around, then beckons Inga to him. He makes introductions, saying How wonderful she is and how lucky he is to have her. He repeats quietly as he looks at her intently "I am very lucky, lil darlin. Luckiest man ever." This makes Inga as blushing and giggling as the stall women Jun 23 00:04:40 *Molly watches them a moment before the children distract her* Jun 23 00:05:09 [I think that might have been too sweet even for Varick] Jun 23 00:05:24 * Morgan pays the women, thanking them Jun 23 00:05:40 [I think it's beautiful] Jun 23 00:06:30 [duly noted] Jun 23 00:07:07 *varick wants to take Morgan to see some coats, Rickon wants to show him some tasty looking chickens, and Jacques just tags along, looking like he doesn't get to come to the market for pleasure often and doesn't want to make a nuisance of himself* Jun 23 00:08:05 Alright, coats first, then chickens... Jacques, anything you want to look at? Jun 23 00:09:12 J: *he speaks quietly* there's a man with some books, some are Montaigne books... but books are expensive, so I'll see the coats and chickens instead Jun 23 00:10:39 We'll have a look once we've seen the coats and chickens Jun 23 00:13:00 * HH is now known as Varick Jun 23 00:15:32 * Varick leads the way. There are lots of pre-used coats, in various states of repair, and some that are brand now. None of it is fancy enough for a Duke and Duchess' current sole heir. But Varick finds one and puts in on. It looks well worn and waxed, a few repairs still needed. He looks to Morgan. "Look, Papa, it fits!" Jun 23 00:16:03 It does indeed. Needs a little work, doesn't it? Jun 23 00:16:25 But I like it. Jun 23 00:16:54 So I see... Once its patched up properly it'd keep you nice and dry and warm in the crows nest Jun 23 00:17:19 M: I did have a new coat made for you in Sudlachenburg, Mauschen, it will come tomorrow. Jun 23 00:17:58 * Varick moves a little closer to Morgan "But Papa says this one is good. I don't want a different coat, I want this one!" Jun 23 00:18:55 I'll do you a deal, Varick... if you learn how to fix this coat, you can have it. Jun 23 00:19:39 I will, Papa! Then I can wear it to the wedding and show Uncle Edward and Grandpa Jun 23 00:20:58 One step at a time little man. Alright, you can have it Jun 23 00:21:32 Thank you, Papa! I will have a coat like my friends then Jun 23 00:22:23 well loved? Jun 23 00:23:05 *Molly watches Varick and Morgan a moment. The trader comes to take the payment, and Varick saves his answer until the man has gone* Jun 23 00:23:42 It's a proper coat, not one to show off to other people. They have proper coats Jun 23 00:24:07 Ah... I see Jun 23 00:24:58 *Rickon and Jacques watch all this. Both boys coats are old, heavily patched. Jacques coat is four inches too long in the sleeves, and Rickon's is about two inches short there. Jun 23 00:25:58 So you want to match with your friends? Jun 23 00:26:04 * Varick nods Jun 23 00:26:18 Then no one will know I'm not a normal boy Jun 23 00:26:38 *Molly frowns briefly* Jun 23 00:27:06 [You wish to step in here blossom?] Jun 23 00:30:58 *she comes to Varick, looking over his coat* I think I have thread the right colour. It looks very comfortable, Mauschen. Shall we see the chickens now? Jun 23 00:31:29 [I'm loathe to leave the boys in such ill fitting coats] Jun 23 00:31:46 * Varick looks happy enough to take her hand Jun 23 00:32:46 [when Varick is learning to fix his coat this afternoon I will teach Jacques how to shorten sleeves and Rickon how to add more to them] Jun 23 00:33:08 [Thank you my love] Jun 23 00:33:22 Right then chickens, take me to the boys... no, thats not right Jun 23 00:34:06 [And then I shall have someone bring a note to have new ones sent to them from Varick for Prophets Mass] Jun 23 00:35:37 *The children laugh, even the grown ups are smiling. The chickens are found, and two do look ideal for tonight's meal and then tomorrow's when they have Adalbrecht, Verity, and Claudia to dine too. Jun 23 00:36:31 * Morgan makes arrangements to buy them Jun 23 00:37:41 * Varick is now known as HH Jun 23 00:38:42 * HH walks beside Morgan the first stretch of the way back, the boys running ahead, and the girls arm in arm and gossiping, by the sounds of the giggling. Jun 23 00:39:02 You need Inga and me the rest o' the day? Jun 23 00:47:20 * HH has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jun 23 02:30:23 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jun 23 02:38:42 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Jun 23 22:26:49 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jun 23 22:28:31 *with the chickens being taken by a delivery boy up to the Manor House, they move towards the book stall. Molly is busy talking quietly with Inga, and HH walks with Morgan* Jun 23 22:28:35 [00:28:40] HH: You need Inga and me the rest o' the day? Jun 23 22:28:39 * MollyK is now known as HH Jun 23 22:29:16 No, I wouldn't think so Jun 23 22:30:26 * HH nods Jun 23 22:30:57 Gonna be a busy couple o' weeks, wanna spend some time with her Jun 23 22:31:26 * Morgan nods Jun 23 22:31:32 aye Jun 23 22:32:44 *Varick looks more interested in the books than Rickon. Jacques is careful to keep his hands to himself* Jun 23 22:34:47 If you happen to see Heinrich on your way back, could you tell him I want to see him Jun 23 22:35:56 * HH nods, looking at the wives who seem to be discussing something private Jun 23 22:36:11 Think we'll be waitin' til they're done anyhow Jun 23 22:36:37 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jun 23 22:36:59 * HH laughs Jun 23 22:37:11 Wanted me to clear off already, did ya? Jun 23 22:37:36 No, just sounded like you were itching to be away Jun 23 22:38:51 Nah, I'm good. Just wantin' to enjoy some quiet with her Jun 23 22:39:31 * Morgan nods, looking at the boys Jun 23 22:40:59 *Varick has a few picked out. Rickon looks bored. Jacques is looking at the spines but seems to feel out of place Jun 23 22:41:26 Jacques, have you seen any books you like? Jun 23 22:42:28 J: there's three in Montaigne, my Lord Jun 23 22:43:16 which ones? Jun 23 22:43:48 * HH is now known as Jacques Jun 23 22:44:40 * Jacques points them out. They look to be about wine, religion, and wildlife Jun 23 22:45:23 Can't imagine you're very interested in wine... Jun 23 22:46:21 They're not for me, my Lord. They'd be for my Father. He can only read and write in Montaigne Jun 23 22:47:04 What about you? Jun 23 22:48:02 I can read some of both, and write some of both Jun 23 22:49:05 * Morgan nods Jun 23 22:49:06 very good Jun 23 22:49:48 My mother taught him to read before she died Jun 23 22:50:47 * Morgan nods Jun 23 22:52:32 *Varick brings Morgan four books* Can I have these please, Papa? Jun 23 22:53:20 * Morgan looks at them Jun 23 22:55:04 *they all look suitable Jun 23 22:56:16 Alright, I'll take care of it Jun 23 22:56:21 * Morgan takes them from him Jun 23 22:56:46 HeinzHarold, would you help usher the boys, and ladies, towards the house? I'll catch up Jun 23 22:57:49 *Heinzharold nods. The boys seem happy with it, and the women go along too. Jun 23 22:58:41 * Morgan picks up the three Montaigne books and pays for them all Jun 23 23:04:16 *they're all ahead of him by the time he manages to get away from various townsfolk wanting to pass the time of day. Once he gets back, HH and Inga say goodbye to go their own way. All three boys come with Morgan and Molly to the manner, playing a strange game of relay tag as they walk, and enjoying themselves. Molly watches them with a smile Jun 23 23:04:20 * Jacques is now known as Molly Jun 23 23:04:31 He's really opening up, isn't he? Jun 23 23:05:37 * Morgan nods Jun 23 23:05:39 that he is Jun 23 23:07:50 * Molly smiles Jun 23 23:08:29 I am glad. Maybe we can persuade Walder to follow us to Gottkirchen when the time comes? Jun 23 23:08:52 You'd want to take him from here? Jun 23 23:11:07 If he would be willing, yes Jun 23 23:11:23 * Morgan nods Jun 23 23:13:15 How are you, my love? Jun 23 23:13:38 I'm alright Jun 23 23:15:35 * Molly nods Jun 23 23:16:23 Alright, my love. If you need some time alone, the boys and I will be quite fine with our sewing Jun 23 23:16:54 No, I'll stay with you, though I do need to talk to Heinrich. I've been meddling. Jun 23 23:18:39 * Molly smiles Jun 23 23:18:46 Have you, my love? Jun 23 23:19:06 * Morgan nods Jun 23 23:19:12 I think I've done the right thing though Jun 23 23:21:53 I am sure you will have Jun 23 23:22:29 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 23:23:26 What did you do? Jun 23 23:24:49 There's a man whose father has recently passed away... the death tax is a horse and a bullock, which he has... but paying it would leave him without means for the future. Jun 23 23:25:54 * Molly sighs Jun 23 23:26:00 I see Jun 23 23:27:14 I suggested he pays the tax and I rent the animals back to him until such time he can afford to replace them Jun 23 23:28:35 * Molly nods Jun 23 23:28:44 That is a good solution, my love Jun 23 23:29:16 It might upset the mans uncle who wanted the place but he'll have to just accept it Jun 23 23:29:24 * Molly nods Jun 23 23:29:45 Indeed he will. It is right that the son takes it on Jun 23 23:29:50 * Morgan nods Jun 23 23:30:10 I think so Jun 23 23:31:40 I rather think Death Tax is a cruel way for a Freiarr to raise money Jun 23 23:32:32 Its certainly not what the family need when they've lost someone Jun 23 23:33:29 No, and really it seems quite unnecessary. Aside from a quarter hour of paperwork and chatting to the family, it costs nothing to move the tenancy, does it? Jun 23 23:34:21 No, not really Jun 23 23:36:47 So why do we ask for what must be around one hundred guilders worth of livestock, which we do not need, for just a few minutes of time? Jun 23 23:38:08 It is how it has always been I think... Jun 23 23:39:07 * Molly nods Jun 23 23:39:28 Perhaps it should become "as it always was"? Jun 23 23:39:43 I think... you might be right Jun 23 23:40:16 Your Father would not approve... Jun 23 23:41:12 Its not his land. The finances are in good enough a position that the occasional death tax would not be missed Jun 23 23:42:21 * Molly nods Jun 23 23:42:39 I agree. Innesbruck has come a long way since the summer Jun 23 23:42:46 * Morgan nods Jun 23 23:42:48 Indeed Jun 23 23:43:16 * Molly smiles Jun 23 23:43:30 Then it is your decision, my love Jun 23 23:43:40 * Morgan nods Jun 23 23:43:45 I shall put some thought into it Jun 23 23:43:56 * Molly nods Jun 23 23:46:05 *the boys are laughing together, and they don't seem to mind the day getting colder as they go. They're all pleased to get into the warmth of the manor, and start on the lunch that has been made. Walder, Theresa, and Hildegarde join them to eat. ((Anything specific?)) Jun 23 23:46:29 ((no)) Jun 23 23:49:37 * Molly gets the boys settled for the afternoon in the drawing room she loves, bringing out the fish-engraved sewing box Seb gave her. As the boys look at it, Varick tells them the story about Seb trying to find his bum and even mimics him. The boys enjoy the story greatly. Molly just smiles, sorting out what they need Jun 23 23:50:49 I'm going to run a couple of errands my love Jun 23 23:51:13 Mmhmm... yes, alright, liebling Jun 23 23:51:53 * Morgan smiles, kissing her crown before heading off to find Heinrich Jun 23 23:52:33 *Heinrich is on the doorstep taking in the wicker basket with the chickens in* Jun 23 23:52:38 * Molly is now known as Heinrich Jun 23 23:53:52 Heinrich Jun 23 23:55:10 * Heinrich inclines his head Jun 23 23:55:15 My Lord Jun 23 23:55:30 I'm going to see Walder, then I'd like to see you in my study Jun 23 23:56:54 * Heinrich nods Jun 23 23:57:32 I'll get these to Hildegarde. Jun 23 23:57:40 * Morgan nods Jun 23 23:57:49 I'll see you shortly. Would you arrange for coffee? Jun 23 23:58:58 * Heinrich nods Jun 23 23:59:03 Yes, my Lord Jun 23 23:59:14 * Morgan nods before going to find Walder