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Jun 25 19:37:58 I had come up with a clever way for Mr Kline to take the tenancy... Jun 25 19:38:30 How is that? Jun 25 19:38:51 I was going to have him sign the animals over, then rent them back to him Jun 25 19:39:23 It will take months to make money that way Jun 25 19:39:31 * Morgan shrugs Jun 25 19:39:52 Innesbruck is in such a place that it can take that hit... Jun 25 19:40:28 But it doesn't have to. His uncle can pay Jun 25 19:40:55 You would rather turn a family out of their home, force them to leave the town to find somewhere they can work? Jun 25 19:43:40 No, but if you make too many exceptions they will all think they can do it Jun 25 19:43:59 How many deaths have we had since I took over here? Jun 25 19:44:40 That had to pay death tax? Three Jun 25 19:45:11 And in the last year, how much has been earned with those taxes? Jun 25 19:46:45 About seven hundred guilders Jun 25 19:47:00 From a bullock and a horse per person? Jun 25 19:48:13 No, it varies according to farm size and prior agreements. But a good horse will fetch you seventy five, a good bullock fifty. Jun 25 19:48:27 * Morgan sighs Jun 25 19:48:44 its barbaric. You've lost your father, sorry, give me your stuff Jun 25 19:50:27 Death Tax helps the finances stay strong, and make repairs or build new homes Jun 25 19:50:46 We are so desperate for those funds? Jun 25 19:52:23 We were. The low rents coming in meant it took longer to get us on track Jun 25 19:53:10 But we are not now... Jun 25 19:55:23 No, but we could have an outbreak of disease that causes disruption, or crop failure next year Jun 25 19:57:07 I do not like it. Not at all. Jun 25 19:57:29 * Heinrich sips his coffee Jun 25 19:57:47 What would you have me do about Klein? Jun 25 19:59:48 Draw up the contract, he signs the animals over, he gets the tenancy, then rents the animals back at seven and a half percent until he is able to replace them, with an addendum that it drops to five percent when the rents go back to normal. Jun 25 20:00:24 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:00:37 When do you want it by? Jun 25 20:00:45 Tomorrow morning, first thing. Jun 25 20:01:19 * Heinrich nods "I will have it ready before I leave tonight" Jun 25 20:01:32 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jun 25 20:01:49 A couple of other things... Have you noticed anything between Theresa and Walder? Jun 25 20:03:29 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:03:32 I have Jun 25 20:03:48 I see... children, observant creatures aren't they Jun 25 20:03:54 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:04:09 Rickon has eyes like a hawk and ears like a bat Jun 25 20:04:38 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:04:56 I have asked Walder to consider joining me when we take over Gottkirchen Jun 25 20:05:24 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:05:33 He's a good worker Jun 25 20:05:44 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:05:52 straight as an arrow Jun 25 20:06:43 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:06:59 He'd be a good help there Jun 25 20:07:08 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:07:26 I'll need to talk to him about Theresa. Jun 25 20:08:10 When are you going to start living there? Jun 25 20:08:38 Couple of years yet, all things being well Jun 25 20:10:37 I think him and Theresa might be left a bit longer, see where they stand in a few months, my lord Jun 25 20:11:40 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:12:54 alright. With regards to death tax, much as I would like to abolish them completely, I cannot ignore their income... I don't want to lose any of our people. Jun 25 20:13:29 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:14:05 What about allowing them six months grace as standard? Gives them time to get the immediate costs dealt with first Jun 25 20:14:31 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:15:54 At that point, if losing their livestock would cause them hardship, a similar offer is to be made as I have made Klein. Those who can afford to pay do so, those who can't immediately, get to keep their homes. Obviously this is dependant on the state of Innesbrucks finances Jun 25 20:16:17 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:16:42 Yes, my Lord Jun 25 20:17:38 Last thing... a matter of some delicacy, I suppose... I think long term HeinzHarold and Inga will be settling here. I'm sure you understand that HeinzHarold doesn't really care for you... Jun 25 20:18:20 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:18:24 I know. Jun 25 20:18:53 What are you feelings on it? Could you carry on with him living here? Jun 25 20:20:02 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:20:28 I have no problem with him. I wasn't right for Inga, she wasn't right for me. Jun 25 20:20:58 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:21:01 good Jun 25 20:23:55 She is happy? Jun 25 20:24:22 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:24:23 very Jun 25 20:24:51 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:24:54 Good Jun 25 20:25:30 Quite. Is there anything you need to speak to me about? Jun 25 20:26:10 No, my Lord Jun 25 20:26:43 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jun 25 20:26:55 alright then. I suppose I'll go find some trouble to cause somewhere Jun 25 20:27:03 oh, no... actually... one thing... Jun 25 20:27:28 Yes, my Lord? Jun 25 20:27:42 Do we have a tab with the inn keeper? Jun 25 20:27:50 Yes, my Lord Jun 25 20:27:56 * Morgan smiles slightly Jun 25 20:28:08 Paid in full with a little on top each month? Jun 25 20:28:13 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:28:16 We do Jun 25 20:28:32 I've been taking some instruction from my father... thats one of the things he recommends Jun 25 20:28:38 Me nods Jun 25 20:29:00 Forrester told me to do it when he was visiting a lot Jun 25 20:29:23 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:29:44 Good. Its a nuance I wasn't even aware of Jun 25 20:30:37 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:30:44 There's a lot to learn Jun 25 20:31:02 More than I ever imagined Jun 25 20:31:57 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:32:20 More interesting than shaving faces and polishing boots Jun 25 20:33:03 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:33:11 I should hope so, or you're doing it wrong Jun 25 20:34:22 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:34:35 I'll get on that contract now Jun 25 20:34:42 Thank you Heinrich Jun 25 20:34:52 * Heinrich stands, taking his coffee cup Jun 25 20:35:01 Thank you for giving me the chance here Jun 25 20:35:44 It was against my better judgement at the time... but I was angry and didn't understand the sort of influence Alarice could put people under... I'm glad its working out. Jun 25 20:37:15 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:37:51 I didn't realise how bad it was until that night I tried to end it and she said those awful things to Varick Jun 25 20:38:02 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:38:14 she tried to kill him... and Molly... twice, in her case Jun 25 20:39:38 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:40:22 Heard all the gossip about her being beheaded. Horrible situation all round Jun 25 20:41:14 Jarvie warned me to be careful of her... her own sister. Jun 25 20:42:40 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:43:08 Varick seems much happier with you and her Ladyship Jun 25 20:43:18 * Morgan smiles Jun 25 20:43:49 he feels safe, I think. He likes Rickon and Jacques a great deal. He's had a lonely childhood so far Jun 25 20:44:03 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:44:13 Rickon likes him Jun 25 20:44:20 * Morgan nods Jun 25 20:44:43 While I remember... I need a note sent to the coat merchant with sizes for Rickon and Jacques Jun 25 20:45:04 Of course, my Lord, but why? Jun 25 20:46:38 Varick wanted a coat that matches theirs... so he blends in with his only friends... Molly is teaching the three of them to mend their coats, lengthen sleeves, that sort of thing but... Varick is getting a new coat and, so he matches his friends, so will they. Jun 25 20:47:15 I can afford to buy my son a coat. Jun 25 20:48:06 * Morgan smiles Jun 25 20:48:45 your son... I can't tell you how much hearing that makes me happy... but yes, I know. It is not out of charity, it is for Varick. Jun 25 20:49:37 It has been challenging, but he has my name now, and he has never had a father Jun 25 20:50:25 Takes some getting used to, doesn't it Jun 25 20:51:15 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:51:37 I love them, I just didn't expect all this responsibility Jun 25 20:52:39 I have no doubt you are up to it... but if you ever need any help, even if its just to hear 'I've no idea either', you are welcome to come to me. Jun 25 20:53:06 * Heinrich smiles Jun 25 20:53:11 Thank you, my lord Jun 25 20:53:27 You will accept the gift, from my son to yours? Jun 25 20:55:00 * Heinrich nods Jun 25 20:55:06 I will Jun 25 20:55:58 Thank you Jun 25 20:56:33 * Heinrich bows Jun 25 20:57:55 Thank you, my Lord Jun 25 20:58:39 * Morgan smiles, inclining his head Jun 25 20:59:54 * Heinrich takes the coffee with him, leaving Morgan to his own devices Jun 25 21:00:17 * Morgan finishes his coffee Jun 25 21:00:35 [blossom... I'm going to go spend half an hour in the tavern, get to know the inn keeper] Jun 25 21:02:03 [of course, my love. The boys and I are quite content here] Jun 25 21:02:14 [I've had a note sent to the coat merchant] Jun 25 21:05:19 [Thank you, liebling. I will be thinking of you] Jun 25 21:05:32 [Likewise my love] Jun 25 21:05:48 * Morgan takes his cup to the kitchen before fetching a coat Jun 25 21:08:47 *It is very cold. The tavern is quite busy as the market has finished and it's getting dark. He has met the tavern keeper in passing back when they were here in the summer, and he is already favourably disposed to Morgan, encouraging him to stay for another drink after Morgan was planning to go ((stays?)) Jun 25 21:09:20 ((yeah)) Jun 25 21:10:05 *he notices several people leaving, and realises quite a while has passed, dinner time approaching* Jun 25 21:10:46 * Morgan bids farewell to the in keeper, setting off to get back to the manor Jun 25 21:12:17 * Heinrich is now known as Molly Jun 25 21:13:48 * Molly is still supervising the boys in the drawing room. The four of them are sat on the floor by the fire playing cards. It's snap, and it is rawkus. Molly seems to be having a wonderful time as do they Jun 25 21:15:52 * Morgan smiles, sitting down in a chair Jun 25 21:20:47 *It gets even worse noise wise, and soon the boys are encouraging Morgan down on the floor to play Jun 25 21:32:32 * Morgan gets on the floor and joins in, occasionally doing little tricks with the cards Jun 25 21:32:53 * Molly has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Jun 25 21:32:56 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jun 25 21:33:04 [21:10:30] Molly: *It gets even worse noise wise, and soon the boys are encouraging Morgan down on the floor to play Jun 25 21:33:44 * Morgan gets on the floor and joins in, occasionally doing little tricks with the cards Jun 25 21:35:31 *the boys love this. Rickon is quick to pick up the slight of hand, and the other two are fascinated, asking him to do more. Molly brings up her knees, putting her arms on them and resting her head on her arms, watching the four of them fondly Jun 25 21:36:38 * Morgan flicks a card, sending it spinning up and arcing over to his other hand Jun 25 21:37:53 *they nag him to try to teach them how Jun 25 21:38:18 * Morgan spends a few minutes showing each of them a different trick Jun 25 21:39:37 *Varick finds it hardest, but he is also the youngest. He looks frustrated by this Jun 25 21:40:54 Another thing to do, Varick... when you're doing it, you want the person you're showing to be distracted... Jun 25 21:41:30 * Morgan starts rolling a coin over his knuckles a few times, before indicating Varick to continue, dropping the coin gently in the boys pocket as he tries the trick again Jun 25 21:43:36 *Varick takes the coin out, doing tricks that Claudia taught him back at the Eisenfursts house. The other boys are impressed, and this cheers Varick up* Jun 25 21:44:19 * Morgan smiles at him Jun 25 21:52:04 *it's not much later that it's time for Rickon to go home, Jacques to help in the kitchen with Molly and Theresa, and Varick's bedtime. Goodnights are said as Hildegarde and her family go home. In Varick's room, the boy still watches the doorless cupboard with suspicion as he lies down Jun 25 21:52:11 * MollyK is now known as Varick Jun 25 21:52:34 Mama says we will be going the day after tomorrow Jun 25 21:54:23 * Morgan nods Jun 25 21:54:42 Aye... got to head off so we get there in time for Edwards wedding Jun 25 21:56:56 I don't want to go Jun 25 21:57:23 I know Jun 25 21:59:54 I want to stay here with my friends. Jun 25 22:00:18 I know you do, but we have to go Jun 25 22:01:04 Why? Jun 25 22:01:30 Because Uncle Edward wants his family at his wedding Jun 25 22:03:01 I am bored of weddings now Jun 25 22:03:35 Last one for a little while Jun 25 22:05:34 * Varick sighs Jun 25 22:05:38 It's not fair Jun 25 22:06:01 I know. But its something we have to do. Jun 25 22:06:35 But you Jun 25 22:07:13 Get to have your friends, and Mama gets her friend, and I get no one. *he sounds upset rather than petulant* Jun 25 22:07:57 Do you remember, way back, you said it was important that we were friends because family isn't always nice to you? Jun 25 22:09:02 * Varick nods Jun 25 22:09:06 Yes Jun 25 22:09:50 We're still friends... but I know what you mean. I think this trip we're taking to find the new lands will be the last one HeinzHarold and Inga come with us for Jun 25 22:10:46 Why? Jun 25 22:11:12 I think they'll want to settle down in their own home Jun 25 22:12:58 But we have to go for three years! Jun 25 22:14:48 Maybe, we'll see Jun 25 22:16:00 If I stayed with Heinzharold and Inga, I could see my friends Jun 25 22:17:08 We would miss you very very much Jun 25 22:18:18 I would miss you too Jun 25 22:20:35 Imagine how exciting it will be when we find the new land Jun 25 22:21:24 But my friends will be here Jun 25 22:21:58 * Morgan nods Jun 25 22:21:59 I know Jun 25 22:24:25 I will miss my friends. I never had friends before Jun 25 22:24:54 But you will have a lot of friends... especially once we settle down Jun 25 22:26:49 * Varick sighs Jun 25 22:26:55 I will be old by then Jun 25 22:27:18 No, you won't Jun 25 22:29:47 * Varick yawns Jun 25 22:29:51 Okay Papa Jun 25 22:31:33 * Morgan nods, stroking the boys hair Jun 25 22:32:34 * Varick falls asleep after a few minutes, cuddling his bear Jun 25 22:33:32 * Morgan quietly leaves the room Jun 25 22:35:52 *Jacques, Theresa, and Walder join them for dinner at Molly's insistence. They talk a great deal about James, Elsie, and baby Thomas, and Theresa's hopes that they will come to live in Innesbruck and get married. If there really is something between Walder and Theresa, it is well-concealed Jun 25 22:37:19 * Morgan joins in the conversation at times, just listening at others Jun 25 22:40:02 *it's a nice evening, and Molly and Theresa are discussing tomorrow night's menu as they start to wrap up the meal.Jacques is taken across the courtyard to the cottage he and Walder live in, and Theresa goes to do the dishes. Molly smiles at Morgan Jun 25 22:40:22 * Varick is now known as Molly Jun 25 22:41:23 Well, my love, shall we stay here and have a drink, or have a drink upstairs as we retire? Jun 25 22:41:40 Thats your choice my love Jun 25 22:43:45 * Molly smiles, holding out her hand Jun 25 22:43:59 To bed then, liebes herz Jun 25 22:44:15 * Morgan nods, taking her hand Jun 25 22:45:35 * Molly takes a candle up, lighting the way, and she pours some whiskey whilst he sees to the fire so the room isn't so cold. She watches him as she sits on the bed, shoes kicked off Jun 25 22:45:44 How are you, my love? Jun 25 22:45:57 Somewhat annoyed with myself I'm afraid Jun 25 22:46:05 * Molly looks sad Jun 25 22:46:21 Oh liebling. Sit with me, tell me what burdens you so Jun 25 22:46:42 * Morgan sits down Jun 25 22:48:56 I cant do away with the death taxes... its too big a risk Jun 25 22:55:31 * Molly has quit (Ping Timeout) Jun 25 22:57:59 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jun 25 22:58:16 [22:46:07] Molly: A risk of what? Jun 25 22:59:31 All it would take is one bad season, and the money Innesbruck has built up is wiped out Jun 25 22:59:50 * MollyK nods thoughtfully Jun 25 23:00:11 Then you cannot do it _yet_ Jun 25 23:00:25 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:00:51 for the time being There will be six months grace, then if the tax would cause hardship, the offer I made to Mr Klein shall be made Jun 25 23:01:10 * MollyK smiles warmly Jun 25 23:01:23 That is a wise compromise, my love Jun 25 23:02:02 Its the best I can do for now Jun 25 23:03:34 It is more than most nobles would, and for Klein and his family it will be a miracle Jun 25 23:04:19 It'll slow the income from it down significantly Jun 25 23:05:25 We have made good progress with the rents, and we have the money from Faulk Jun 25 23:05:38 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:06:21 * MollyK takes his hand Jun 25 23:06:47 Innesbruck is safer than it has been for many years Jun 25 23:07:20 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:08:39 * MollyK smiles Jun 25 23:08:48 Have faith, my love Jun 25 23:08:54 I'll try blossom Jun 25 23:09:10 * MollyK nods Jun 25 23:09:40 How are you feeling about this morning now? Jun 25 23:10:43 * Morgan shrugs Jun 25 23:11:01 We've got too much to do to fret about it overmuch Jun 25 23:11:27 Haven't we always? Jun 25 23:12:12 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:12:14 true Jun 25 23:12:41 Sometimes I wish we had more time as husband and wife. Times where our only concerns were being peacefully together Jun 25 23:14:54 * Morgan nods, sighing Jun 25 23:14:56 Aye Jun 25 23:15:56 We are very busy, aren't we? Jun 25 23:16:42 Yes, we are Jun 25 23:18:04 It troubles you? Jun 25 23:18:35 Some, aye... as you say, we are not getting much time just... together Jun 25 23:18:46 * MollyK nods Jun 25 23:19:27 It is not what we expected when I accepted your proposal Jun 25 23:19:49 No, it is not Jun 25 23:21:47 I am not regretful that I married you, or that we got Varick Jun 25 23:23:50 * Morgan smiles slightly Jun 25 23:23:52 I am glad to hear that Jun 25 23:24:11 * MollyK smiles Jun 25 23:24:37 You knew that though? You are assured of my fondness? Jun 25 23:25:26 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:26:19 Good. I could have spared some time to show you again, if you needed... Jun 25 23:26:40 Ah, well, that would be of help, I think Jun 25 23:27:04 Oh? Well, if you think you might need that...? Jun 25 23:27:54 I think so Jun 25 23:30:06 * MollyK nods, smiling as she puts her glass on the floor and follows it, on her knees between his feet, and spends a great deal of time pleasing him with her mouth and hands until he is completely spent and ready for sleep as soon as she starts singing to him. Jun 25 23:43:23 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout)