**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jul 1 01:30:02 2022 Jul 01 01:30:02 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 01 01:32:52 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jul 01 03:22:09 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 01 03:22:38 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 01 20:18:25 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 01 20:20:29 *there is no coffee to be found* Jul 01 20:22:43 * Morgan frowns, looking for anything else to drink Jul 01 20:23:07 *there's milk, or small beer* Jul 01 20:23:40 * Morgan prepares neither, leaning against the cupboard Jul 01 20:23:54 * MollyK glances at him Jul 01 20:24:04 Is everything alright, my love? Jul 01 20:24:16 They have no coffee... I was going to make a cup for Sarah Jul 01 20:25:02 I doubt they can afford it. I can watch the children if you wished to get some from the Manor House? Jul 01 20:25:55 * Morgan nods Jul 01 20:25:58 I think I will Jul 01 20:26:12 * MollyK nods, kissing his cheek Jul 01 20:26:35 Could you bring my medicine box also. It is in the trunk Jul 01 20:26:59 * Morgan nods Jul 01 20:27:07 Alright blossom Jul 01 20:29:00 *the children all say goodbye to him. As he rides through to his house, he spots Henning flying his falcons in the field Jul 01 20:29:31 * Morgan heads towards him Jul 01 20:30:19 * MollyK is now known as Henning Jul 01 20:30:29 Good afternoon, Milord Jul 01 20:30:45 Good morning Henning, how are you? Jul 01 20:32:53 I am well, Milord. Yourself? Jul 01 20:33:12 Not too bad at all... whats the word? Jul 01 20:35:31 Which word? Jul 01 20:36:11 on the street... whats the feeling among the people Jul 01 20:38:38 Lots of chicken pox going around, parents are tired. But apart from that people are happy Jul 01 20:40:39 * Morgan nods Jul 01 20:40:57 I've just been visiting with a family who are suffering with it Jul 01 20:41:35 Which one? ((I haven't set a name, so whatever)) Jul 01 20:41:57 Sarah, Mr Kleins sister in law I believe Jul 01 20:42:04 * Henning nods Jul 01 20:42:20 New baby, haven't they? Not been christened yet Jul 01 20:42:32 * Morgan nods Jul 01 20:42:37 very very poorly Jul 01 20:44:46 I could send my wife over, if you need? She's good with the sick and dying Jul 01 20:45:25 If you could have her check on them tomorrow, I'd appreciate that Jul 01 20:45:48 * Henning nods Jul 01 20:46:09 Yes, Milord, I will. Is the baby likely to survive that long? Jul 01 20:46:50 I think so... we've checked her today, it was very touch and go... Jul 01 20:47:42 * Henning nods Jul 01 20:48:11 The town usually loses two or three babies when it comes through. You know how these things are, Milord Jul 01 20:48:40 * Morgan nods Jul 01 20:49:19 Before I go, I wonder if you'd do something for me... Jul 01 20:49:42 Yes, Milord? Jul 01 20:50:29 We are leaving tomorrow for my brothers wedding but there's a bit of information I would like known Jul 01 20:51:47 What is it, Milord? Jul 01 20:52:21 I've made some changes to the death tax Jul 01 20:53:25 * Henning looks intrigued Jul 01 20:54:40 I'm not happy with the idea that people have to face loss and then have to give up their home or some of their belongings... I'm implementing six months grace, at which point the tax becomes due Jul 01 20:55:51 * Henning smiles Jul 01 20:55:58 People will like that Jul 01 20:56:27 Hopefully it'll go some way to making things a bit easier Jul 01 20:56:35 It will, Milord Jul 01 20:58:11 If Innesbruck has the funds to allow it, if the tax would cause hardship, the tax gets paid then the estate rents the animals back at a cost until such time the tenant can afford to replace the animals Jul 01 20:58:56 * Henning nods Jul 01 20:59:03 That's generous, Milord Jul 01 20:59:40 Its about the best I can do at the moment Jul 01 21:00:06 That's a lot more than we8re Jul 01 21:00:12 We're used to Jul 01 21:01:02 * Morgan nods Jul 01 21:02:55 Thank you, I'll make it known Jul 01 21:03:12 Thank you... if you'll excuse me... Jul 01 21:03:33 * Henning lets him go Jul 01 21:03:45 * Morgan carries on to the manor Jul 01 21:06:13 *he manages to get coffee and some extra wood, and arrives back at Sarah's house a little later* Jul 01 21:06:43 * Morgan puts the wood in the wood store before going into the kitchen to make the coffee Jul 01 21:08:04 * Henning is now known as Molly Jul 01 21:08:56 * Molly is rocking the baby by the fire, the other children all either playing quietly or sleeping. It's somehow homely Jul 01 21:10:01 How're they doing blossom? Jul 01 21:10:54 * Molly nods Jul 01 21:11:36 They're all going to be back to normal in a few days. No one has any fever anymore Jul 01 21:12:01 and the littlest one? Jul 01 21:13:15 * Molly brings her over. The baby is awake, with big dark blue eyes open. She is watching but very relaxed. Though spotty, her base colour is greatly improved Jul 01 21:13:33 * Morgan speaks quietly Jul 01 21:13:37 been tinkering have you? Jul 01 21:15:39 * Molly nods Jul 01 21:16:01 Sarah needs her strength for nursing, and she cannot do it so exhausted Jul 01 21:16:43 * Morgan nods Jul 01 21:18:44 I must say, I do not like partly healing though. It is painful and tiring Jul 01 21:19:33 * Morgan nods Jul 01 21:19:41 it is necessary though Jul 01 21:21:02 * Molly nods, smiling at the baby Jul 01 21:21:06 It is worth it Jul 01 21:21:12 * Morgan nods Jul 01 21:21:38 Henning tells me its not uncommon to lose two or three babies every time chicken pox comes about Jul 01 21:21:46 * Molly e Jul 01 21:21:50 * Molly nods Jul 01 21:22:15 Most children are fine, but sometimes they aren't, and infants are so fragile Jul 01 21:22:49 aye Jul 01 21:23:20 * Molly gently strokes the tiny fingers Jul 01 21:23:44 Maybe that's why I have this... to protect our children Jul 01 21:24:23 Maybe... Jul 01 21:26:55 * Molly nods, the small hand wrapping around her digit. She sighs quietly Jul 01 21:29:14 * Morgan watches her Jul 01 21:30:35 * Molly glances at him, smiling Jul 01 21:30:47 Who doesn't love babies? Jul 01 21:31:11 Bound to be someone Jul 01 21:32:05 Well I think they are very wrong Jul 01 21:32:22 *the baby yawns* Awww! Jul 01 21:32:48 Sweet little thing Jul 01 21:33:53 * Molly nods Jul 01 21:34:09 Very. Did you bring some coffee? Jul 01 21:34:33 * Morgan nods Jul 01 21:37:49 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jul 01 21:42:12 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 01 21:42:40 I did Jul 01 21:43:46 S: Thank you, Milord. I can't believe they're all so peaceful Jul 01 21:44:23 * Morgan nods, handing her a cup of coffee Jul 01 21:44:54 *she comes to Molly, looking at the baby before accepting the coffee* S: She looks so much better Jul 01 21:46:53 * Morgan nods Jul 01 21:46:55 aye Jul 01 21:47:56 S: Thank you, Milord. I don't know how we can repay you Jul 01 21:49:32 * Morgan shrugs Jul 01 21:49:37 there's nothing to repay Jul 01 21:50:26 S: Milady, you're obviously a miracle worker. I thought we were going to be burying her Jul 01 21:51:40 * MollyK blushes a little "No miracle, I assure you. She needed to rouse enough for a good feed, but all of the improvement is thanks to you doing so" Jul 01 21:57:07 *Sarah sits and drinks the coffee* I have never had a cup of coffee this nice! Jul 01 21:58:33 Its from my favourite coffee shop Jul 01 21:59:14 S: There are shops just for coffee? Jul 01 22:00:22 its a cafe, really... but there are, yes Jul 01 22:01:48 S: What is a cafe? Jul 01 22:03:21 You pay to sit at a table and have coffee brought to you, sometimes food too Jul 01 22:04:31 S: *she nods* like a tavern but for rich folks? Jul 01 22:04:59 I suppose so Jul 01 22:06:24 S: we're alright here now, my husband will be back soon, and I'm sure you must have a lot to see to, Milord Jul 01 22:06:58 We'll leave you in peace then Jul 01 22:09:42 * MollyK gently, perhaps reluctantly, hands the baby over, and goodbyes are said, the mother very grateful Jul 01 22:18:32 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Jul 01 22:30:51 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 01 22:31:30 * MollyK gets mounted up, riding back towards HH and Inga's. She does look a little tired Jul 01 22:31:37 That went well, I think Jul 01 22:32:07 * Morgan nods Jul 01 22:32:17 I think so... Hennings wife is going to look in on them tomorrow Jul 01 22:32:29 * MollyK smiles Jul 01 22:32:47 That is good, we will be underway to Graben Jul 01 22:33:55 * Morgan nods Jul 01 22:33:56 quite Jul 01 22:36:04 I look forward to seeing the countryside past Seeufer, I have never been that direction before. I should imagine it is quite scarred still though, there were many battles in that part of Eisen, weren't there? Jul 01 22:36:21 * Morgan nods Jul 01 22:36:28 Aye, there were Jul 01 22:36:44 * MollyK looks over to him Jul 01 22:37:13 For you too? You said there was some fighting in Seeufer itself for you? Jul 01 22:37:44 ((Your call)) Jul 01 22:39:09 * Morgan nods Jul 01 22:39:25 Some of it quite intense Jul 01 22:39:37 * MollyK nods Jul 01 22:40:06 You will let me know if you need the particular sort of help only I can give. Jul 01 22:40:18 * Morgan nods Jul 01 22:40:20 I will Jul 01 22:40:30 * MollyK smiles Jul 01 22:40:33 Good Jul 01 22:42:05 * MollyK rides on to their friends, and they share the boys out on the horses after reminding HH to be ready to go in the morning. Jul 01 22:46:05 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jul 01 22:49:11 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 01 22:49:22 ((Anything with HH?)j Jul 01 22:49:32 ((nope)) Jul 01 22:51:24 *It's getting dark when they get back, and takes a while for them to get settled in. When Morgan goes to ask how long until Varick's tea time, he finds Heinrich flirting with Hildegarde. It's very much like that morning Morgan met Inga Jul 01 22:51:58 * Morgan clears his throat Jul 01 22:52:36 * MollyK is now known as Heinrich Jul 01 22:52:45 * Heinrich smiles "My Lord?" Jul 01 22:53:09 Excuse the interruption... I was wondering when Varicks tea will be ready Jul 01 22:54:58 Hil: Just a few minutes, sorry Jul 01 22:55:52 * Morgan nods Jul 01 22:55:53 thank you Jul 01 22:56:23 Are you glad to be off tomorrow, or wishing you could stay longer? Jul 01 22:56:37 * Morgan looks to think about it Jul 01 22:57:11 Yes. I'm pleased to be going to Edwards wedding but... I don't feel we spent enough time here Jul 01 22:59:20 Things are going well here. When are you next back this way? Jul 01 23:00:01 ((umm... help lol)) Jul 01 23:00:24 ((May, most likely. It's mid December now)) Jul 01 23:00:58 If things go as they should, May, I think Jul 01 23:02:04 That's a good while. We will do well here though, and Forrester, Bauer and the Graf are nearby if there's a problem Jul 01 23:03:46 * Morgan nods Jul 01 23:03:59 Keep things going as they have been, it should be fine Jul 01 23:04:43 * Heinrich nods Jul 01 23:05:06 Hil: it has been nice to have you, Molly, and Varick Jul 01 23:05:27 * Morgan nods, sighing Jul 01 23:05:43 we rather thought we'd settle down here until it was time to take over in Sudlachenburg Jul 01 23:08:04 Hil: That would have been nice, we could have kept up the family link and gotten to know each other more. There's probably a lot of stories about Dietlinde we could share Jul 01 23:09:21 * Morgan nods Jul 01 23:09:53 At least we won't be _that_ far away Jul 01 23:10:40 Hil: Will you go to the memorial service for them next year? Jul 01 23:11:43 I think its time to Jul 01 23:12:41 Hil: We will be there if you need support Jul 01 23:12:48 * Morgan nods Jul 01 23:12:50 I appreciate that Jul 01 23:14:07 Hil: Will Molly come too, or will it be a bit awkward? Jul 01 23:15:15 I'm not sure... given that my nightmares are worse when we are apart, I'd be reluctant to be away from her at that time Jul 01 23:16:30 Hil: it seems like you have a very close bond Jul 01 23:16:38 * Morgan nods Jul 01 23:16:39 we do Jul 01 23:17:47 * Heinrich is now known as Hildegarde Jul 01 23:18:09 That's nice, some second marriages aren't like that Jul 01 23:18:29 *Heinrich looks at Morgan* she doesn't mean is, my Lord Jul 01 23:18:32 Us* Jul 01 23:18:50 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 01 23:19:01 Heinrich, you needn't worry... Jul 01 23:19:17 *he nods* Jul 01 23:20:09 Its fairly obvious the two of you are happy. Thats all I want Jul 01 23:20:19 * Hildegarde nods Jul 01 23:20:33 Are you happy? Jul 01 23:20:53 * Morgan nods Jul 01 23:21:06 We are Jul 01 23:21:38 * Hildegarde smiles Jul 01 23:22:05 That's nice. You seem much closer than when you first came here Jul 01 23:23:22 Things have been complicated... but nearly losing her, and being told she didn't really understand what she meant to me... I had to change that Jul 01 23:25:25 H: I remember you were pretty upset when there was the trouble with Molly and Sascha and she got that concussion Jul 01 23:25:40 * Morgan nods Jul 01 23:25:51 I'd started to wonder if I could keep her safe... Jul 01 23:26:27 That can't have been helped by what happened with Lady Eldreich Jul 01 23:28:53 No. It didn't help at all Jul 01 23:30:01 H: There was the trouble on the ship in Zweibrucke too Jul 01 23:30:41 * Morgan nods Jul 01 23:30:57 mercenary company taking out the competition Jul 01 23:32:22 She seems to get tangled up in unfortunate situations. Like with those debt collectors Jul 01 23:32:44 She has a talent for finding trouble Jul 01 23:34:52 *they both laugh at this. Hildegarde hands him a tray with food for all three children on it* Jul 01 23:35:10 * Morgan takes it, thanking her Jul 01 23:36:39 *heinrich goes back to flirting with her* Jul 01 23:37:14 * Morgan takes the tray to the children Jul 01 23:38:31 *they are playing cards in the drawing room. Molly is curled up asleep on the couch* Jul 01 23:38:50 * Morgan puts the plates out for them quietly Jul 01 23:40:16 * Hildegarde is now known as Varick Jul 01 23:40:24 Mama fell asleep Jul 01 23:40:46 So I see. I also see you're all being very good Jul 01 23:42:35 * Varick nods Jul 01 23:42:55 We don't want to wake her Jul 01 23:43:47 No, she'll appreciate you letting her sleep Jul 01 23:44:20 R: It's only tea time Jul 01 23:44:35 Yes it is Jul 01 23:46:09 R: why is she asleep when it's only tea time? Jul 01 23:46:37 We went to check on a poorly family, and looking after the baby was hard work Jul 01 23:48:09 *the boys seem satisfied with this, and are soon wanting to play upstairs Jul 01 23:49:00 * Morgan nods Jul 01 23:49:05 alright, carefully... Jul 01 23:50:19 *they go, but he can hear them running up the stairs Jul 01 23:51:10 * Morgan rolls his eyes Jul 01 23:52:27 *it's all peaceful downstairs Jul 01 23:59:22 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client)