**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jun 30 00:05:54 2022 Jun 30 00:05:54 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Jun 30 01:30:08 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jun 30 01:38:22 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 30 20:35:03 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jun 30 20:35:48 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Jun 30 20:35:50 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jun 30 20:36:41 * MollyK is waiting with the horses in the stable Jun 30 20:36:50 Ready, my love? Jun 30 20:37:17 * Morgan nods Jun 30 20:37:18 aye Jun 30 20:39:54 * MollyK gets mounted up. She rides out, confident in her knowledge of the area Jun 30 20:40:11 * Morgan rides along beside her, humming quietly Jun 30 20:41:03 I should carry more medicines Jun 30 20:41:45 oh? Jun 30 20:42:43 It is easier to pretend I am doing nothing exciting if I have many bottles and jars Jun 30 20:42:51 * Morgan nods Jun 30 20:42:59 We could find the apothecary if that helps Jun 30 20:44:41 * MollyK shakes her head Jun 30 20:45:07 I want toy see the baby first. If needs be I will ride back to the manor for my bag Jun 30 20:45:24 * Morgan nods Jun 30 20:45:26 alright then Jun 30 20:49:26 * MollyK rides on to the little house. It's one of the poorer looking homes. There's no stable for the horses. Jun 30 20:57:33 * Morgan ties the horses up Jun 30 20:58:50 * MollyK looks around Jun 30 20:59:10 Will they welcome us, do you think? Jun 30 20:59:22 I told him I was going to send someone Jun 30 21:01:21 Do you have a plan to handle this, my love? Jun 30 21:01:48 I'm sure I can come up with something Jun 30 21:03:11 * MollyK nods, waiting Jun 30 21:03:59 * Morgan knocks on the door Jun 30 21:06:42 *A woman answers it. She looks absolutely exhausted, then alarmed when she sees them* Milord! Jun 30 21:07:11 * Morgan looks alarmed, looking round Jun 30 21:07:12 where?! Jun 30 21:07:15 oh... yes... Jun 30 21:08:15 *The woman smiles slightly, but she looks so careworn that it makes little impact* My husband is out at work, he'll be back later, milord Jun 30 21:08:55 He mentioned a babe in arms that is poorly... I told him I'd get the best medic I know to look the child over... a girl, I believe? Jun 30 21:09:44 W: *she nods* my littlest Jun 30 21:10:12 as promised *he gestures to Molly* the best medic I know Jun 30 21:11:38 W: The house is down with the pox, all six kids. Wouldn't want to make you sick, especially as you're newlyweds... Jun 30 21:11:58 We've both had it, it is not a concern miss... Jun 30 21:14:40 W: You'll have to excuse the mess, but six sick children means I've not been able to keep up with everything. But it's normally good and clean. We take care of the place. Jun 30 21:14:49 *she seems a bit worried* Jun 30 21:15:08 Whats your name? Jun 30 21:17:09 W: Sarah, Milord Jun 30 21:17:38 Sarah... I'm not here to check up on you, to pass judgement on your home... my only interest is to see whether we can help with your little one Jun 30 21:24:53 *she opens the door slowly. The house is indeed a mess. It needs tidying, cleaning, sweeping, and washing done. The children are all sat around the weak fire that needs more logs, covered in spots and looking sorry for themselves. There's a very rickety looking crib nearby too Jun 30 21:26:27 * Morgan moves to let Molly in Jun 30 21:28:16 *Sarah takes Molly to the crib, and lifts the three week old baby out. As a man who had his own baby of this age, the paleness of the infant beneath the spots, and the floppiness of her arms is alarming Jun 30 21:28:50 * Morgan leans out of the door, looking for a woodstore Jun 30 21:29:46 *there is one* Jun 30 21:30:05 * Morgan makes his way to it, collecting up some wood to put on the fire Jun 30 21:30:51 *Sarah looks surprised* Oh no, Milord, that has to last the whole week! Jun 30 21:31:14 * Morgan shakes his head, putting it on the fire Jun 30 21:31:15 * MollyK is sat on the floor, gently looking the baby over Jun 30 21:31:19 I'll arrange for some more to be sent Jun 30 21:31:36 S: We can't afford it, Milord Jun 30 21:31:59 You won't have to. Jun 30 21:32:21 *the other children are crowding around Molly. A boy of about five asks if she is going to die like the two last winter Jun 30 21:32:50 S: *she looks embarrased* wouldn't be right to take charity Jun 30 21:33:20 * Morgan stands up, looking at her before beckoning her to the kitchen Jun 30 21:36:03 S: *she follows, meanwhile Molly is fending off the questions* Jun 30 21:36:27 Do you know what my job is? Jun 30 21:37:45 S: Being a Duke Jun 30 21:37:57 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 30 21:38:57 my job, my responsibility, is to make Innesbruck profitable, but that comes with needing to make sure the people are safe and healthy. That is what I am doing. Jun 30 21:40:19 *she nods* thank you, Milord Jun 30 21:40:30 * Morgan nods Jun 30 21:40:46 Now, I'm going to see what help my wife needs, which I suspect will be distracting the others Jun 30 21:41:12 S: I can tidy a bit then, Milord Jun 30 21:41:22 If you're up to it Jun 30 21:41:38 * Morgan smiles slightly before heading back into the other room Jun 30 21:43:54 * MollyK has ended up with two little girls trying to braid her hair, and two little boys showing her the meagre amount of toys they own. She gently rocks the listless baby in her arms Jun 30 21:44:20 [What do you need of me?] Jun 30 21:46:18 [I need to partly heal her. The children say she hasn't nursed at all today, and there are pox in her mouth, but...] Jun 30 21:46:55 [Tell me what to do my love and it will be done] Jun 30 21:47:49 [she might not make it regardless... she is so sick, liebling] Jun 30 21:48:13 [Would it help to be away from here, somewhere private?] Jun 30 21:49:31 [I won't take her from her mother, it's cruel] Jun 30 21:49:48 *the boys watch him warily* Jun 30 21:50:30 [Even if it would help save her?] Jun 30 21:50:49 * Morgan sits cross legged on the floor, looking at the boys Jun 30 21:50:52 what've you got there? Jun 30 21:51:40 B: a cow with wheels Jun 30 21:52:26 Excellent. I had a horse with wheels when I was little Jun 30 21:53:06 *he feels a prickle on the back of his neck* Jun 30 21:53:31 B: Did you have to give it to another child? Jun 30 21:54:05 I think I gave it to my brother Jun 30 21:55:52 *the prickling continues. The girls start to squabble * Jun 30 21:56:05 * Morgan looks over at them Jun 30 21:56:38 girls... please, there's no need to bicker Jun 30 21:56:52 *they are busy arguing over whose turn it is. Molly's hair is becoming tangled Jun 30 21:57:23 *they watch him a moment before arguing quieter Jun 30 21:57:33 * MollyK is frowning Jun 30 21:57:49 Look, why don't you come and braid my hair? Jun 30 21:57:53 [whats wrong?] Jun 30 21:59:44 *the girls look excited, and start pulling at it as they do Jun 30 22:00:12 gently, girls, if you please Jun 30 22:00:19 [it has always been painful to part heal, but I cannot risk removing the external signs] Jun 30 22:00:33 [Can I be of aid?] Jun 30 22:00:34 *they do get a little gentler* Jun 30 22:01:23 [no, my love] *still the tingling. He can see a difference in the baby's muscle tone even though she is still asleep* Jun 30 22:02:26 Now that I'm getting my hair done... where was I... ah yes, the cow with wheels... do you think a cow with wheels would walk or roll? Jun 30 22:04:38 B: roll Jun 30 22:05:29 Do you think they stand at the bottom of hills wishing they could get up them? Jun 30 22:05:43 *the baby starts to make a little whimpering noise. Molly watches her, lovingly stroking her hair* Jun 30 22:06:01 B: We could push them up and let them roll down Jun 30 22:06:21 Cows are very heavy... Jun 30 22:08:06 B: Leg cows could pull the wheel cow up Jun 30 22:08:32 Thats a very good idea Jun 30 22:09:22 * MollyK sings Kosk Yn Ta softly to the baby. The little girls stop messing with his hair. The baby is still pale but starts to fidget a little Jun 30 22:11:12 Now, since the fire is a bit stronger, why don't you sit round it and get warm Jun 30 22:12:29 *they do so. There's lots of scratching at the spots. Jun 30 22:13:02 * Morgan gets up, going to look at the baby Jun 30 22:13:06 how are we doing blossom? Jun 30 22:13:43 * MollyK nods a little. The pale baby wakes up, crying loudly. It's a familiar sort of cry of hunger. Jun 30 22:13:56 Someone appears to be hungry Jun 30 22:17:37 * MollyK smiles, looking from the baby to Morgan. The baby stuffs her hands against her mouth which muffles it Jun 30 22:18:50 Sarah, this little miss needs some food Jun 30 22:19:34 *the woman doesn't respond Jun 30 22:20:11 * Morgan looks round Jun 30 22:22:07 *the mother has fallen asleep, head on her crossed arms on the table Jun 30 22:22:46 * Morgan looks at Molly Jun 30 22:22:49 Ah... now what Jun 30 22:24:06 * MollyK smiles Jun 30 22:24:18 There is nothing I can do, I am afraid Jun 30 22:24:40 * Morgan nods, going and rousing the woman gently Jun 30 22:25:14 *she stirs* Sorry, Milord *she looks confused*the baby is crying again? Jun 30 22:25:24 * Morgan nods Jun 30 22:25:27 she's hungry Jun 30 22:26:09 *she stands up wearily* Alright Jun 30 22:26:37 When you've done that, I want you to go lie down for half an hour... we'll watch the children Jun 30 22:27:17 S: That's very kind of you, Milord, but I couldn't accept. You must have many important things to do Jun 30 22:27:47 I have something very important to do in the next room for half an hour with the children. Jun 30 22:29:59 *she takes the baby who is immediately rooting around at her chest. Molly watches them a moment. The children are squabbling with each other now* Jun 30 22:30:21 * Morgan picks up three small toys before starting to juggle them Jun 30 22:32:45 *Sarah takes the crying baby with her. With the door shut, it's quieter. The children sit quietly, watching with amazement* Jun 30 22:33:27 [the others all look well enough to be fine in a few days] Jun 30 22:34:01 [How will the littlest fair now?] Jun 30 22:34:49 [I think she will survive...] Jun 30 22:35:15 [but you are not sure] Jun 30 22:36:02 [I am quite confident, but it was a close run thing. By morning she would have been gone] Jun 30 22:36:13 Right then... do you have a favourite story? Jun 30 22:37:09 [well done my love] Jun 30 22:40:08 B: The one about the hodenverstummmelung! *the old folk tale is one Edward liked, about a naughty boy who wouldn't eat his food, so the hodenverstummelung, the testicle mutilator in Avalonian, a very scary monster, took away his testicles in the night. Jun 30 22:40:36 * MollyK looks puzzled "I am sorry, the what?!" Jun 30 22:40:51 really? That used to scare the life out of me Jun 30 22:41:28 B: Thats what happened to my brothers, then they became my sisters. That's why boys and girls are different. Jun 30 22:41:40 *the little boy seems very assured of this* Jun 30 22:41:47 I see Jun 30 22:42:02 * MollyK smiles, watching the enthusiasm of the other children Jun 30 22:42:35 [you could tell them something less scary, like about the Scahttenmann!] Jun 30 22:50:13 Perhaps... a story from another land... Jun 30 22:51:20 *the children nod. Molly stands up* Jun 30 22:53:23 [I am going to clean a little, my love] Jun 30 22:53:40 [alright blossom, I'll keep them occupied] Jun 30 22:53:50 * Morgan sits on the floor by the fire, cross legged and leaning forward Jun 30 22:55:55 * MollyK goes off to do so. The little spotted faces watch him, huddling closer to the warmth Jun 30 22:57:35 * Morgan starts speaking quietly Jun 30 22:57:47 https://www.worldoftales.com/European_folktales/Norwegian_folktale_11.html#gsc.tab=0 Jun 30 23:09:41 *the children sit quietly through this raptly, aside from some scratching. Molly, meanwhile, has been very fast and industrious, making a big impact already. Jun 30 23:11:41 Thats a story from a place called Vestenavamenjarr... Jun 30 23:13:02 B: Is that like heaven? Jun 30 23:13:18 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 30 23:13:31 No, its another land across the ocean Jun 30 23:13:44 G: what's an ocean? Jun 30 23:14:34 A sea... like a lake but _huge_ Jun 30 23:16:08 G: bigger than the Sudlache? Jun 30 23:16:32 much... Jun 30 23:17:14 *they look amazed by this idea Jun 30 23:18:21 One day soon, my wife and I are going to sail across the sea to find a new land... its going to take seven whole weeks of sailing to get there Jun 30 23:18:47 G: where will you get food? Jun 30 23:19:48 We'll have to take what we can with us... and hopefully we'll catch some fish Jun 30 23:20:14 B: what happens when you get to the edge of the world? Jun 30 23:20:50 I don't think there is one... I've never seen it, and I've sailed a lot Jun 30 23:21:48 B: have you seen Theus? Jun 30 23:22:02 G: Does he have a beard? I don't like beards Jun 30 23:22:26 You don't like beards? They're good for saving food for later, but if you don't like them, I suggest you don't have one Jun 30 23:23:17 *the children giggle at this. Molly is sweeping the floor* Jun 30 23:26:41 So then, how are we all feeling now? Jun 30 23:27:41 B: it's really itchy Jun 30 23:27:52 * Morgan nods Jun 30 23:28:02 its best that you don't scratch at them or pick them Jun 30 23:29:04 B: but I can't help it, it's sooooooooooooo itchy! Jun 30 23:29:14 G: me too! Jun 30 23:29:15 I know, I remember Jun 30 23:29:37 G: You had chicken pox? Jun 30 23:29:44 * Morgan nods Jun 30 23:29:46 oh yes Jun 30 23:30:03 * Morgan parts part of his hair, showing a small, roundish scar Jun 30 23:30:08 I picked at that one Jun 30 23:31:52 *they all look* Jun 30 23:32:03 B: that's why it's a scar? Jun 30 23:32:23 * Morgan nods Jun 30 23:34:28 G: I'll try not to scratch Jun 30 23:34:40 Very good Jun 30 23:35:28 * MollyK glances at Morgan, smiling [perhaps she should try not to stick a pole arm in her foot too, hmm?] Jun 30 23:35:48 [arrow] Jun 30 23:36:59 [on the left, yes. But on the right...] Jun 30 23:37:58 Now, before Sarah comes back down, I'm going to make her some coffee... Why don't you talk to eachother and decide what part of the story was your favourite Jun 30 23:39:32 *the children do talk. He overhears the talkative boy say "the best bit was when he got birched for being bad" Jun 30 23:39:48 * Morgan mutters quietly Jun 30 23:39:53 children are such ghouls Jun 30 23:40:26 * MollyK looks at him "hmm?" Jun 30 23:40:44 children, such ghoulish creatures sometimes Jun 30 23:41:20 * MollyK nods Jun 30 23:41:43 Oh yes, very much. I think it allows them to face their fears in a safe way Jun 30 23:42:06 * Morgan nods Jun 30 23:42:08 makes sense Jun 30 23:43:15 * MollyK smiles Jun 30 23:43:27 You are so good with children, my love Jun 30 23:43:36 * Morgan shrugs Jun 30 23:43:43 perhaps Jun 30 23:45:28 * MollyK nods, doing more cleaning Jun 30 23:50:36 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)