**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jul 7 00:00:04 2022 Jul 07 00:00:04 He thought about going off for a drink that afternoon. No one was around to make him not, but he realised that it was a habit, not a need Jul 07 00:00:48 * Morgan nods Jul 07 00:01:10 I am... grateful he realised that Jul 07 00:01:47 * Claudia nods Jul 07 00:02:20 Don't know how she did it, but she fix his drinking problem when she healed him Jul 07 00:03:13 * Morgan nods Jul 07 00:04:27 Don't torture yourself. Everything is okay Jul 07 00:04:37 * Morgan nods Jul 07 00:04:39 I'll try not to Jul 07 00:05:35 We could have died on hundreds of days in the War, but we're here to tell the tales Jul 07 00:06:16 * Morgan nods Jul 07 00:06:20 true Jul 07 00:07:25 More surprisingly, Heinzharold survived as well! Jul 07 00:07:39 Mostly because I went and saved him Jul 07 00:08:36 * Claudia nods Jul 07 00:08:54 See? You've got this. Jul 07 00:09:51 * Morgan nods Jul 07 00:10:30 * Claudia sips her coffee Jul 07 00:10:39 See you in a few hours Jul 07 00:10:50 * Morgan nods Jul 07 00:10:52 g'night Jul 07 00:11:07 * Claudia goes out of the kitchen Jul 07 00:15:08 * Disconnected () **** ENDING LOGGING AT Thu Jul 7 00:15:08 2022 **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jul 7 00:15:19 2022 Jul 07 00:15:19 * Now talking on #7thsea Jul 07 00:24:03 * Disconnected () **** ENDING LOGGING AT Thu Jul 7 00:24:03 2022 **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jul 7 00:24:22 2022 Jul 07 00:24:22 * Now talking on #7thsea Jul 07 00:24:49 *he has so little to do that he ends up checking through the estate books. It is going very well, Molly's plan is sound. He also gets time to put in writing what he wants doing about the Death Taxes. Now he is started on these tasks, he also creates a plan for the next ship, a budget for them, some plans for how the two next ships can be run for Jul 07 00:24:50 good profit whilst the Rose is busy with Capperlucia, and then finally plans to update his Will to include a provision for Florrie and for Morgan's Rock, as well as instructions for Molly to run Gottkirchen as Grafin alone if something happens to him, at least until Varick is old enough. The sky has started to go charcoal by the time he is done, Jul 07 00:24:50 distracted from his nightmare. Jul 07 00:31:07 * Claudia has quit (Ping Timeout) Jul 07 00:36:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 07 01:31:17 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 07 01:34:06 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jul 07 03:22:45 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 07 03:27:14 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jul 07 09:27:04 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jul 07 09:40:03 * Morgan has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jul 07 09:40:16 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 07 11:08:54 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 07 11:08:58 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Jul 07 11:09:00 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 07 11:10:36 **Alongside the lightening sky, he realises he can hear people moving around in the house, and smell breakfast. The dark mornings means it is already nearly half after seven** Jul 07 11:11:08 * Morgan grumbles, heading to the kitchen for coffee Jul 07 11:12:15 *Walder, Hildegarde, Jacques And Theresa are all working in here at cooking and packing food for their journey. It smells very good* Jul 07 11:14:35 morning Jul 07 11:15:07 *everyone greets him, letting him get on with making his coffee. Hildegarde tells him that Verity and Adalbrecht are already in the dining room eating* Jul 07 11:16:04 * Morgan nods, thanking her before heading in that direction Jul 07 11:16:18 * MollyK is now known as Verity Jul 07 11:16:59 * Verity looks very bright and pleased to see Morgan, rising to kiss his cheek. Adalbrecht looks immaculate but as grumpy as usual in the early morning Jul 07 11:17:07 Good morning, dear boy Jul 07 11:17:38 Good morning mother Jul 07 11:18:41 *she sits back down. There's plenty of hot food for him to help himself to* Jul 07 11:18:53 How are you this morning? Jul 07 11:19:13 * Morgan loads his plate Jul 07 11:21:35 Grumpy is probably the best description of me Jul 07 11:23:43 Are you sad to be leaving Innesbruck? Molly has made mention of you having had a desire to reside here permanently Jul 07 11:25:33 * Morgan nods Jul 07 11:26:15 Before we made plans with the Eisenfurst, we were going to settle here for three years, before we came home to start learning from father Jul 07 11:26:44 It would have been nice, but Gottkirchen will be nice for you also Jul 07 11:28:07 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jul 07 11:28:59 I know in the longterm it will benefit our family, and our people to hold so much but I wonder if I've taken on too big a challenge Jul 07 11:30:28 I have faith that you will rise to the challenge, dear boy Jul 07 11:30:56 I hope so. I would hate to disappoint you Jul 07 11:31:20 * Verity smiles Jul 07 11:31:47 Innesbruck is running well by all accounts. You should have more faith in yourself Jul 07 11:32:11 I've had very little to do with how well its running here Jul 07 11:33:09 *Adalbrecht stands up* I am going to make sure everyone else is awake and ready to go. We cannot have languishing around in the mornings when we have so far to go Jul 07 11:33:32 * Verity smiles gently "Yes, my dear" Jul 07 11:33:34 Aye admiral Jul 07 11:33:59 * Verity watches him go before sipping her tea Jul 07 11:34:24 Well this is nice, dear boy. It's been many years since we had breakfast just us Jul 07 11:35:24 * Morgan nods Jul 07 11:36:41 Now, what is making you feel grumpy? If it is your Father's curtness, that is just because he is worried we will not make good enough time Jul 07 11:37:21 No, after all this time I'm used to his mood in the mornings... no, I had a nightmare and have not slept since Jul 07 11:39:56 Oh dear boy... does Molly have any herbs that might revive your spirits? Jul 07 11:40:12 I'll be alright mother Jul 07 11:42:38 I know you were not keen, but I have the nightmare trap in my trunk, might I give it to you? Jul 07 11:43:06 I am willing to try it Jul 07 11:43:38 I will have it ready for you before bedtime Jul 07 11:43:45 * Morgan nods Jul 07 11:43:46 Thank you Jul 07 11:46:10 I do not need it, though occasionally I have a nightmare about losing you or Edward in the forest Jul 07 11:46:35 I imagine that's a result of my wandering off when I was younger Jul 07 11:49:44 No it started when you were around three, I lost you in the maze. I could hear you cry but I could not see you Jul 07 11:50:13 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 07 11:50:17 horrible Jul 07 11:52:04 * Verity nods Jul 07 11:52:42 You cried up a storm, I felt like such a bad mother Jul 07 11:56:15 We can be quite unforgiving to ourselves when it comes to our children Jul 07 11:59:07 * Verity nods, reaching out to rub his arm Jul 07 11:59:14 Unfairly, I think Jul 07 11:59:24 * Morgan nods Jul 07 11:59:25 sometimes Jul 07 12:02:27 * Verity nods, going back to eating Jul 07 12:02:43 I will be happy to see Edward married at last Jul 07 12:03:14 * Morgan nods Jul 07 12:03:29 I imagine there will be... difficult times ahead with meeting Florrie though Jul 07 12:05:30 * Verity nods Jul 07 12:06:03 All marriages have their storms, they must learn to weather them and shelter each other Jul 07 12:06:32 * Morgan nods Jul 07 12:06:51 It'll be worth the effort for them Jul 07 12:07:21 * Verity nods Jul 07 12:07:30 I do look forward to meeting her Jul 07 12:08:10 It comes as quite a shock Jul 07 12:09:28 I am sure it would be easier for you and Molly if she looked different Jul 07 12:09:46 It'd be easier for all of us I think Jul 07 12:12:54 * Verity nods Jul 07 12:13:17 But we will love her despite it Jul 07 12:13:31 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 07 12:13:43 You'll love her... she's a wonderful little girl Jul 07 12:13:54 * Verity nods Jul 07 12:14:10 Of course she is, she is Edward's daughter Jul 07 12:16:48 *There's a lot of noise from overhead, multiple sets of footsteps, and Adalbrecht hurrying everyone along, military fashion. Verity smiles a little* Jul 07 12:17:07 Your Father is eager to be underway Jul 07 12:17:12 * Morgan nods Jul 07 12:17:20 He doesn't do well with travelling as I recall Jul 07 12:18:17 I learnt very early that although I could ride alongside him, having a carriage meant I could sleep, sew or read quietly Jul 07 12:20:43 I can't say I enjoy riding in carriages Jul 07 12:21:46 No, you always wanted to be out on someone's lap, from about the time Edward was born. Jul 07 12:22:36 * Morgan nods Jul 07 12:22:51 When I was lost in the maze... what happened? Jul 07 12:27:07 You had run ahead, calling for me to catch you. I was quite newly with child so I was tired and quite nauseated, I could not keep up with you. You had gotten into part of it that makes an endless loop. You had been a little uneasy at first, but then you started sobbing. It took me about ten minutes to find you, by which point you were inconsolable. Jul 07 12:27:08 The gardeners were burning some cuttings, and you were convinced the maze was on fire Jul 07 12:27:35 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 07 12:27:36 I see Jul 07 12:28:24 Do you remember that? It would have been December Jul 07 12:28:55 *His nightmare with Jana was set in the August, the day hot* Jul 07 12:29:31 No, I can't say I do really Jul 07 12:31:41 * Verity nods Jul 07 12:32:03 You wouldn't go in there for quite some time afterwards Jul 07 12:32:37 I find that hard to imagine Jul 07 12:34:06 * Verity nods, thinking Jul 07 12:35:03 It was because of Edward you went in, when he was about two. He toddled off into it, and you ran after him to keep him safe Jul 07 12:35:56 * Morgan smiles slightly, before chewing on a sausage Jul 07 12:36:20 *The footsteps come down the stairs* Jul 07 12:37:22 You used to be so close before it became apparent that you were such different little boys. We used to say that the two of you were going to be like your Father and Uncle Hans Jul 07 12:38:04 * Morgan nods Jul 07 12:38:35 Edwards friend Dekker has wondered if we're so different because he wanted to show he wasn't just another me Jul 07 12:38:50 * Verity nods Jul 07 12:39:25 He might have a point. Edward found it hard to find his place at times. Jul 07 12:40:05 * Morgan nods Jul 07 12:40:19 *Hildegarde brings in more food for them, and Verity thanks her with a smile. Once she has gone, Verity says* Your servant is familiar to me, but I cannot place her Jul 07 12:40:51 * Morgan nods Jul 07 12:41:11 I imagine she reminds you of Dietlinde a little... or Sascha... Jul 07 12:41:50 *Jarvie is first into the room, followed by Grendlik, Molly, and Adalbrecht. Verity glances at them, then quietly says to Morgan* Shall we continue this later, dear boy? Jul 07 12:42:01 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 07 12:42:04 Of course mother Jul 07 12:43:11 *Jarvie sits at the table with the eagerness of someone who hasn't eaten for weeks, more food on her plate than Morgan put on his. Grendlik and Molly sit too, but Adalbrecht is back out the door again* Jul 07 12:43:40 Where's he going now? Jul 07 12:50:34 * Verity is now known as Molly Jul 07 12:51:02 To check the carriage is ready. Where is Varick? Jul 07 12:52:14 I can't say I know Jul 07 12:52:37 * Molly stands up again Jul 07 12:52:48 I should find him Jul 07 12:53:05 No, eat, I'll go Jul 07 12:53:24 * Molly thanks him, sitting down again Jul 07 12:54:10 * Morgan takes a couple of sausages before getting up and going to find Varick Jul 07 12:54:26 * Molly is now known as Varick Jul 07 12:54:42 * Varick can be heard talking quietly in his room Jul 07 12:55:01 * Morgan goes in Jul 07 12:55:28 You can go, my Papa-... *he stops talking. He is all alone* Jul 07 12:55:43 * Morgan closes the door behind him Jul 07 12:55:47 Its only me Jul 07 12:56:23 Your auntie is here. I thought she was my grandmother, but she isn't Jul 07 12:57:06 Because Lady Eldreitch wasn't your mother, you remember? But she is your grandmother in the same why I am your papa... Jul 07 12:57:17 * Varick nods Jul 07 12:58:09 She says there are letters in the attic, and the missing necklace is there too Jul 07 12:59:56 I'll fetch them before we leave. Is it her that's been watching me in the kitchen? Jul 07 13:01:00 Yes. She wanted to see Auntie Jarvie's baby, but now she thinks maybe she just wants to be with your Uncle Jul 07 13:01:13 * Morgan nods Jul 07 13:01:31 Alright. Does she need help? Jul 07 13:02:15 She wants you to tell Jarvie she is here so she can say goodbye Jul 07 13:02:51 Thats going to be difficult Jul 07 13:03:00 * Varick nods Jul 07 13:04:15 Anything else? Jul 07 13:04:26 No Jul 07 13:04:38 I suppose you'll need to be here so she can say goodbye Jul 07 13:04:45 * Varick nods Jul 07 13:05:06 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 07 13:05:48 Alright... Ask her where exactly the letters and necklace are and Ill go get Jarvie. Jarvie won't be able to see her, will she? Jul 07 13:06:02 No, she won't Jul 07 13:07:54 * Morgan nods Jul 07 13:08:10 Ok, I'll get Jarvie * he hands him the sausages* eat them while I'm gone Jul 07 13:08:26 * Varick nods, taking a bite Jul 07 13:09:41 * Morgan heads down to the dining room, muttering Jul 07 13:10:32 *He isn't interrupted. The others are chatting and eating Jul 07 13:11:21 * Morgan sighs quietly Jul 07 13:11:25 Jarvie... Jul 07 13:12:09 *She looks up, questioningly, mouth full* Jul 07 13:12:58 Something parent-y has come up. It'll be good practice for you Jul 07 13:13:49 *Jarvie gets up, taking two slices of toast with her* Jul 07 13:14:00 * Varick is now known as Jarvie Jul 07 13:14:19 Come on, before it gets cold or Uncle Addie whips us Jul 07 13:14:53 * Morgan leads her along the hallway Jul 07 13:15:24 I need to confide in you... and I want your oath you won't tell anyone else, not even Holzheim Jul 07 13:15:44 * Jarvie nods, chewing 'mmhmm' Jul 07 13:15:53 I mean it Jul 07 13:16:53 * Jarvie covers her mouth with her hand, her words less clear due to the toast in it 'yeah, promise' Jul 07 13:17:28 I want you to understand I'm putting the life of someone I love in your hands with this Jul 07 13:17:40 * Jarvie swallows Jul 07 13:18:06 What the hell, Morgan? Why have you suddenly stopped trusting me? Jul 07 13:19:36 It isn't that... but if this got out... you'll understand in a minute Jul 07 13:20:34 * Jarvie looks like she'll argue, but then shrugs and eats more Jul 07 13:21:07 * Morgan looks around to check the coast is clear before speaking Jul 07 13:21:10 Varick can see ghosts Jul 07 13:21:51 Okay Jul 07 13:22:05 * Morgan looks at her to see how seriously she's taking him Jul 07 13:22:27 * Jarvie looks accepting rather than humouring Jul 07 13:22:44 He's currently talking to your mother Jul 07 13:22:55 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 13:22:57 Okay Jul 07 13:23:38 She wanted to see your child but she just wants to rest now and be with Hans. She wants you there so she can say goodbye Jul 07 13:23:51 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 13:23:55 Alright Jul 07 13:24:06 Yuu're taking this better than I expected Jul 07 13:24:12 * Jarvie shrugs Jul 07 13:24:52 I work digging up old stuff from the ground. I know three mediums, they can be really helpful in knowing what you've got or where to dig Jul 07 13:25:22 * Morgan nods Jul 07 13:25:26 alright Jul 07 13:26:07 Two are Ussuran, one is someone we worked with last spring in the Empire Of The Cresent Moon Jul 07 13:26:38 Another place I need to go... Varicks mother was Ussuran... Jul 07 13:29:07 Sandy as hell. Anywhere in particular? Jul 07 13:32:25 ((Al Uwayqilah, a days travel from the north coast of the Empire)) Jul 07 13:32:53 Al Uwayqilah Jul 07 13:33:04 * Jarvie rolls her eyes Jul 07 13:33:08 Good luck. Jul 07 13:33:23 meaning? Jul 07 13:34:55 The Uway king is an ass. Oardin where the dig was is on the border of his territory. His female followers wear red headscarves, and it's punishable by death for them to remove them around any men Jul 07 13:35:29 Aren't you meant to be accepting of others cultures? Jul 07 13:36:03 I am. Jul 07 13:37:03 Seems it Jul 07 13:37:21 * Jarvie shoves the last of her toast in her mouth before wiping her hands on her dress Jul 07 13:37:49 I just object to women being executed for having hair. Jul 07 13:37:55 * Morgan nods Jul 07 13:38:09 Who knows, maybe I'll knock some sense into him Jul 07 13:38:16 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 13:39:03 What do you want to go there for? Anatolia is much prettier, just stay near the port and there's fewer camels and a bit of a breeze Jul 07 13:39:30 A friend of ours has been searching for his wife for... years. She's there, lost her memory Jul 07 13:39:52 She'll be married again then Jul 07 13:40:51 You think? Jul 07 13:42:40 They stone women to death for revealing their hair, you think they let them run around unwed? They get married off at twelve, and have a marriage arranged for them three months after being widowed. They are always someone's chattel. Oh, and they brand their bare flesh as if they were cows. Jul 07 13:44:12 * Morgan scowls Jul 07 13:44:13 right Jul 07 13:44:34 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 13:44:55 If she is there, expect some trouble getting her out Jul 07 13:45:21 I can live with that Jul 07 13:45:27 Hang on, do you even speak the language? Jul 07 13:45:39 * Jarvie gets to the top of the stairs with him Jul 07 13:45:48 No... but I know someone who does Jul 07 13:45:58 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 13:46:15 You'll get a nice tan Jul 07 13:46:23 * Morgan shrugs Jul 07 13:46:33 I suspect I'll carry that on in Capperlucia too Jul 07 13:49:23 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 13:49:35 I'd like to visit some day Jul 07 13:49:54 * Morgan nods Jul 07 13:50:04 If all goes well, I'll put you in touch with the crown prince Jul 07 13:50:10 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 13:50:15 Sounds good Jul 07 13:50:25 *they get to Varick's room* Jul 07 13:51:02 * Morgan opens the door, going in first Jul 07 13:51:27 *Varick is still sat on the bed, half a sausage beside him* Jul 07 13:53:08 *Varick gets down, running to hug Jarvie who arrives after his bedtime last night. She hugs him back* Jul 07 13:53:50 I've told auntie Jarvie who you're talking to and why she wanted her here, alright? Jul 07 13:55:06 *Varick nods, then laughs* I felt the baby move then, Papa! Jul 07 13:55:32 * Morgan nods, smiling Jul 07 13:55:42 Thats nice isn't it? Jul 07 13:56:39 *Varick nods, letting go. He looks to Jarvie's right* She says you look huge Jul 07 13:56:56 * Jarvie laughs Jul 07 13:57:12 Can you tell her I said thanks a lot(!) Jul 07 13:57:31 Well, she isn't wrong Jul 07 13:57:36 V: She can hear you, you just can't hear her Jul 07 13:57:56 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 13:58:47 V: She says she loves you, and she is proud of how you turned out, and that your husband is more handsome than she expected Jul 07 13:59:07 * Jarvie laughs again Jul 07 13:59:31 * Morgan goes and sits somewhere obtrusive Jul 07 14:00:29 I know, he's a bit of a catch really. I hope you haven't just been waiting for me to have a baby, you could have been here forever Jul 07 14:01:08 V: She says she's ready to go to your Father now Jul 07 14:02:11 * Jarvie nods, smiling "Alright, give him my love" *she gives Morgan a smile* And Morgan's. Jul 07 14:02:28 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 07 14:03:38 V: She says she'll take everyone's love Jul 07 14:04:06 * Jarvie nods "I love you, Muti" Jul 07 14:04:36 V: She says she loves you too, and don't forget the letters. Jul 07 14:04:53 * Morgan nods Jul 07 14:04:58 I'll get them in a moment Jul 07 14:05:29 * Jarvie nods. There's a moment of quiet, and then a very quiet sound of metal wind chimes Jul 07 14:05:57 V: *he looks around, then shrugs* She's gone Jul 07 14:06:09 * Morgan watches Jarvie quietly Jul 07 14:06:13 * Jarvie nods, taking a deep breath Jul 07 14:06:20 Thank you Varick Jul 07 14:06:50 *Varick hugs her again* It's okay to be sad, Auntie Jarvie Jul 07 14:08:04 * Jarvie nods "I know. I'm okay. It's been a long time since she died, and it heals so much that you really don't feel much pain at all anymore" Jul 07 14:08:19 * Morgan stands up, moving to hug her Jul 07 14:08:51 * Jarvie accepts it, hugging him. He too feels a little light kick Jul 07 14:09:18 I'm good, honestly Jul 07 14:09:26 Would you tell your lodger its impolite to kick people Jul 07 14:10:07 I tried, but he still kicks me all the time. Besides, his Father encourages him. Jul 07 14:10:17 * Morgan nods Jul 07 14:10:21 I don't blame him Jul 07 14:10:57 V: I think it's a girl *he thought this about Elsie's baby too* Jul 07 14:11:48 Do you? Jul 07 14:12:35 V: *he nods* Auntie Beth says girls sap your looks but boys make you prettier Jul 07 14:13:22 I wouldn't read too much into that Jul 07 14:13:32 * Jarvie laughs "wow, thanks Varick" Jul 07 14:14:07 V: But Auntie Beth has had three boys and three girls Jul 07 14:14:34 So it balances out Jul 07 14:15:03 V: why don't you think it is true? Jul 07 14:15:54 * Morgan shrugs Jul 07 14:16:01 Just not something I've ever believed Jul 07 14:16:26 V: Was Dietlinde more pretty when she was having Jana? Jul 07 14:16:47 * Jarvie 's brows raise Jul 07 14:16:51 She was always pretty Jul 07 14:17:19 I really think it's a boy. Grendlik thinks a girl. What about you, Morgan? Jul 07 14:17:35 Boy, I think Jul 07 14:18:09 V: I'm going to ask Mama! *he heads out of the room* Jul 07 14:18:44 * Jarvie picks up the half a sausage from the bed Jul 07 14:19:02 You're really open with him Jul 07 14:23:58 How do you mean? Jul 07 14:24:34 Talking about Dietlinde and Jana without shying away from it Jul 07 14:25:58 I suppose so... I don't want him to feel uncomfortable talking to me, and that means facing into these things sometimes Jul 07 14:26:59 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 14:27:02 Brave Jul 07 14:27:37 necessary Jul 07 14:30:16 What letters? Jul 07 14:30:23 * Jarvie eats the sausage Jul 07 14:30:47 I've no idea yet... I've got to go and find them Jul 07 14:31:51 * Jarvie nods, chewing Jul 07 14:32:51 Best do it now... you want to go back down for more food? Jul 07 14:34:10 * Jarvie shakes her head Jul 07 14:34:18 I'm okay for an hour or two Jul 07 14:34:51 * Morgan nods, heading for the attic Jul 07 14:34:58 [has Varick reached you blossom?] Jul 07 14:35:38 [he has. I won't tell him I have inside knowledge!] Jul 07 14:35:55 * Morgan smiles slightly, carrying on Jul 07 14:38:22 *the attic is accessed through the servant's rooms, all empty. The attic is full of things, and plenty of cobwebs Jul 07 14:38:53 This is lovely up here... Jul 07 14:39:03 * Morgan searches for the letters and necklace Jul 07 14:41:03 * Jarvie starts poking around, and soon stumbles on a portrait that's been wrapped in a sheet Jul 07 14:41:43 * Morgan goes over, uncovering it Jul 07 14:43:32 *It's of him, Alarice, Edward and Jarvie. As the youngest, Jarvie is about eighteen months. Even in her, there are some vague similarities to Jana and Florrie* Jul 07 14:43:39 This is ancient! Jul 07 14:44:04 * Morgan nods Jul 07 14:44:17 You can see the Jana definitely got some of her looks from us Jul 07 14:45:07 * Jarvie shrugs slightly Jul 07 14:45:20 I don't think I ever saw her Jul 07 14:45:45 You'll see when you meet Florrie Jul 07 14:46:25 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 14:46:53 You want this? There's another painting over there Jul 07 14:47:19 I rather do... do you not? Jul 07 14:49:38 * Jarvie shrugs Jul 07 14:49:57 I'm not big on portraits, I prefer actual art Jul 07 14:52:18 * Jarvie goes over to the other Jul 07 14:52:30 * Morgan nods, glancing at the other painting Jul 07 14:52:50 Huh, two more here *she uncovers them* Jul 07 14:53:33 *Adalbrecht shouts up the stairs* What are you doing?! We need to leave imminently! Jul 07 14:54:14 We'll be there iminently, your grafness Jul 07 14:54:23 * Morgan looks at the paintings Jul 07 14:56:03 *Jarvie sniggers. One painting is of Morgan's grandparents Penn and Ana with a young Adalbrecht and Hans, and to one side is Lisette, Penn's Mother and the one who connects Morgan to Varick's line. Jul 07 14:56:31 * Morgan points at her Jul 07 14:56:48 Thats Lisette... she, and her sister, connect our family to Varicks, Molly's and Mina's Jul 07 14:58:14 Small world *she peers at it, then brings over the painting of the four children, putting them side by side* You want to know where it comes from, I'd say her *she points to Lisette and her younger self* Jul 07 14:59:13 *there are definitely similarities* Jul 07 14:59:18 * Morgan nods Jul 07 14:59:20 I agree Jul 07 14:59:35 You want this one too? Jul 07 14:59:48 We'll ask father... he might want that one Jul 07 15:02:05 * Jarvie nods, doing the last one. This one has two couples, Adalbrecht in his navy uniform with Verity sat in front of him, and Hans with Mathilde sat in front of him. They all look so young, though they must have been in their mid-twenties by this point. They look happy. Jul 07 15:03:16 Thats nice Jul 07 15:03:21 [Your Father has a bee in his bonnet, my love] Jul 07 15:03:48 [I know. I wouldn't be holding him up if it wasn't important] Jul 07 15:04:04 We need to get a move on before my father flips his lid Jul 07 15:04:17 What do you reckon, shall we try to scoop up a painter on the way, have one of you, Molly, Edward, Mina, me and Grendlik done when we're in Graben? Jul 07 15:04:26 * Jarvie looks to be teasing Jul 07 15:04:34 I actually think that's a lovely idea Jul 07 15:04:46 Oh god. Jul 07 15:05:01 * Jarvie starts covering them up Jul 07 15:05:17 * Morgan sets about looking for the letters and necklace again Jul 07 15:05:25 Maybe we'll wait til so I'm not sapped of my looks, yeah? Jul 07 15:05:34 Summer* Jul 07 15:05:53 Or fat Jul 07 15:06:44 *he finds both a jewellery box and a travelling writing desk with M. I. K. embossed on it, coincidentally Molly's initials too Jul 07 15:07:11 * Morgan hoists them up, carrying them Jul 07 15:07:26 Come on, lets get back down there before father has some sort of episode Jul 07 15:07:38 * Jarvie leads the way Jul 07 15:08:04 Wait til he realises I'll have to stop for a wee every forty five minutes Jul 07 15:08:32 Oh he's going to be in a wonderful mood later Jul 07 15:08:37 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 15:08:58 Even you will seem pretty laidback in comparison Jul 07 15:09:23 You've no idea how much less.. stick in the mud-like I am Jul 07 15:09:36 Why is that? Jul 07 15:09:49 Because I've had to Jul 07 15:10:10 Because? You want me to take the light bit? Jul 07 15:10:46 No, I'm good. Because... well, the young mans little talent is the only thing I've had to adjust to Jul 07 15:11:56 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 15:11:59 Alright? Jul 07 15:14:52 * Morgan nods Jul 07 15:15:08 *they get back down to the landing. Jarvie bumps into the table where the vase was* Didn't there used to be a white vase here? Jul 07 15:15:18 * Morgan nods Jul 07 15:15:21 Ugly thing Jul 07 15:15:27 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 15:15:46 Three young excitable boys in a house... you can guess what happened Jul 07 15:16:18 Alarice sent it when she got married. Father only displayed it so her feelings wouldn't be hurt Jul 07 15:16:37 * Morgan nods Jul 07 15:16:42 No great loss Jul 07 15:18:10 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 15:19:01 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 07 15:21:07 * Jarvie has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 07 16:22:46 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 07 16:23:01 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jul 07 16:23:26 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Jul 07 16:23:28 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 07 16:24:41 *the dining room is empty of his family, Theresa and Walder cleaning off the table* Jul 07 16:24:46 * MollyK is now known as Walder Jul 07 16:24:56 Mornin', Milord Jul 07 16:25:04 Walder, morning Jul 07 16:26:09 *even in the cold light of day he can recall that firmness Walder had in refusing to let him see Molly's corpse in his nightmare, how the big man had been wanting to spare him from it* Jul 07 16:26:43 * Morgan frowns slightly, putting the things on the table to look at Jul 07 16:26:47 T: The Graf said to start cleaning up, my Lord Jul 07 16:27:26 *Jarvie stands beside Morgan, taking up the jewellery box without bothering to ask and opening it Jul 07 16:27:41 * Morgan nods Jul 07 16:27:49 He's keen to be off Jul 07 16:27:59 * Morgan checks the writing desk Jul 07 16:28:49 T: We'll have the house closed up and dust sheets on by the end of the day, and get it ready for when the Graf and Grafin pass by in early January Jul 07 16:29:20 * Morgan nods Jul 07 16:29:26 I've no doubt you'll have things in order Jul 07 16:30:32 *it still has the key, so he opens it. Under the lid is storage that contains quills, a bottle of ink, wax of blue, and a Koertig crest stamp. Then there is a leather covered writing surface with storage beneath Jul 07 16:30:59 T: It's easy to take care of when no one is here, my Lord. Jul 07 16:31:07 * Morgan nods Jul 07 16:31:11 We're a nuisance, I know Jul 07 16:31:34 T: I did not mean that, my Lord Jul 07 16:31:49 * Morgan chuckles Jul 07 16:31:54 No, I know... its true though Jul 07 16:32:01 J: Oh yeah, I remember Alarice wearing this at her wedding Jul 07 16:32:07 * Morgan nods Jul 07 16:32:17 It was meant to be returned. Its a family heirloo, Jul 07 16:32:54 J: *she nods* Worth five hundred guilders easily Jul 07 16:33:09 * Morgan nods Jul 07 16:33:40 That the one the Graf was looking for in June? Jul 07 16:33:54 * Morgan nods Jul 07 16:33:57 aye Jul 07 16:34:39 We looked everywhere for it, he wanted it for her ladyship to wear for the wedding, said it was tradition Jul 07 16:34:52 * Morgan nods Jul 07 16:34:54 Aye, it is Jul 07 16:36:53 J: Well it's one for four so far. Jul 07 16:37:34 * Morgan nods, sighing as her rummages for letters Jul 07 16:38:28 J: I wouldn't have worn it anyway, and Molly looked perfect without it Jul 07 16:38:55 *underneath is absolutely stuffed full of letters Jul 07 16:38:57 * Morgan nods Jul 07 16:39:05 I think Edward will appreciate Mina having the use of it though Jul 07 16:39:28 *Jarvie nods* fancy enough for his tastes Jul 07 16:39:40 * Morgan nods Jul 07 16:39:46 * Walder and Theresa leave Jul 07 16:40:03 * Walder is now known as Jarvie Jul 07 16:40:16 Makes you sore that Dietlinde didn't have it? Jul 07 16:40:39 Some, aye Jul 07 16:40:47 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 16:41:04 And the Sudlache ring, if you believe any of that nonsense anyhow Jul 07 16:41:09 I do Jul 07 16:41:34 I expected you to be more skeptical Jul 07 16:41:46 I was. As you've said, I've changed, quite a bit Jul 07 16:41:52 * Jarvie pulls out some letters Jul 07 16:42:09 So you never let it off her finger, just in case? Jul 07 16:42:35 Its a bit more complex than that Jul 07 16:43:33 * Jarvie nods, looking at them Jul 07 16:43:44 Some of these look older than you Jul 07 16:43:51 * Morgan looks Jul 07 16:43:54 Wouldn't surprise me Jul 07 16:44:32 *he spots Verity and Adalbrecht's hand writing from the addressee, and other unfamiliar writing on others Jul 07 16:44:58 Now these could be a gold mine... Jul 07 16:45:03 You think? Jul 07 16:45:33 Letters between our parents, definitely Jul 07 16:45:52 Why? Jul 07 16:46:08 You aren't curious? Jul 07 16:46:50 I suppose Jul 07 16:47:29 Wanna look? Jul 07 16:47:41 If we're quick about it Jul 07 16:48:12 * Jarvie hands him one from his Father to Hans, whilst she opens one from Verity to her Mother Jul 07 16:48:24 * Morgan opens it carefully, looking at it Jul 07 16:52:50 "Dear Brother, I received your letter gratefully, and I hope you get leave soon. I am due back at Kirchhoff in ten days. As you can imagine, Verity is heartbroken but is putting a brave face on it. Morgan is old enough now to understand that I am going and will not be back for many months. I curse this damned War and the pain it brings our Jul 07 16:52:50 children. I will travel through Innesbruck on the night of the fifth, I've sent to Matti too. I will hug your womenfolk for you, and write again next month. Yours, etc. Adalbrecht" Jul 07 16:53:46 Any idea who Matti is? Jul 07 16:54:21 Oh, my Father sometimes called my Mother that Jul 07 16:54:30 ah Jul 07 16:55:19 Keep it to yourself, but if it is a boy we're thinking of calling him Mattias Hans. Jul 07 16:55:27 * Morgan smiles Jul 07 16:55:33 That's nice Jul 07 16:55:46 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 16:56:21 Grendlik wants a name to honour family, but as he doesn't have one we like this Jul 07 16:56:35 * Morgan nods Jul 07 16:56:46 * Jarvie frowns Jul 07 16:57:03 Wait, we're not stepping on any toes, are we? Jul 07 16:57:34 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 07 16:57:36 No Jul 07 16:58:18 Good. I know you've got several years yet, but if you'd liked it that much it might already be on your list Jul 07 16:59:05 No... I think we've both got ideas but nothing we've... formalised, lets say Jul 07 16:59:13 * Jarvie nods Jul 07 16:59:23 You'll find something eventually Jul 07 16:59:35 * Jarvie hands him the letter Jul 07 16:59:48 * Morgan takes it, looking it over Jul 07 16:59:54 As I say, we've got some ideas Jul 07 17:06:21 "My dear sister, it seems I was mistaken, there has been no quickening, and a new month has come, so I can only conclude it must be that I am still nursing Morgan most nights. Do you think I ought to wean him, or let his wet nurse take over at night? He is almost three now, and we are starting to very strongly wish for another, and I do so miss Jul 07 17:06:21 that tiny baby phase. With Adalbrecht away so often, the chances are few and far between. On a better note, I look forward to seeing you, Hans and Alarice next week, I am having had my seamstress make her another dress, but she has just delivered a daughter herself. Oh how lucky she is! With my love and blessings, Verity." Jul 07 17:07:44 * Morgan frowns Jul 07 17:08:08 * Jarvie glances at the date Jul 07 17:09:11 September second, forty six. So Edward was born ten months later. Sounds like she got her wish Jul 07 17:09:23 * Morgan nods Jul 07 17:09:24 aye Jul 07 17:09:53 *this date is five days after Dietlinde was born* Jul 07 17:10:47 The seamstress' daughter... was Dietlinde Jul 07 17:11:02 Huh, that's a bit strange Jul 07 17:11:46 * Morgan snorts Jul 07 17:12:02 That's barely a coincidence compared to some of them that I've discovered Jul 07 17:12:49 Another coincidence... it was written exactly three years before I was born Jul 07 17:13:25 * Morgan nods Jul 07 17:14:20 [Would you like to rescue your Father before I tell him to be useful somewhere?] Jul 07 17:14:41 [On our way] Jul 07 17:14:45 Right, we need to move Jul 07 17:15:05 * Jarvie nods, putting the letters away Jul 07 17:15:21 Strange to think of them being so young Jul 07 17:18:48 * Jarvie follows him. They aren't out the front by the big Koertig-liveried carriage that can carry eight easily Jul 07 17:19:27 [Where is he? We're waiting on him now] Jul 07 17:19:31 * Morgan nods Jul 07 17:19:35 Aye, I know what you mean Jul 07 17:20:58 [In the orchard. Varick has gone up a tree, he doesn't want to leave. Your Father has told him you will have to put him over your knee, I have said you would do no such thing, now he is annoyed with me rather than Varick Jul 07 17:21:53 [Right. Can you deal with Varick? Send father to me] Jul 07 17:23:37 [alright] Jul 07 17:23:53 Be back in a minute Jul 07 17:24:13 * Morgan nods, putting the writing desk in the coach Jul 07 17:25:36 *Heinrich has appeared, so the staff have gathered out the front to see them off. Rickon and Jacques are there too, as are Grendlik and Verity* Jul 07 17:26:43 *a coachman is already sat up on the bench with an assistant, both men servants from Die Dauerhaftigkeit and very distantly related* Jul 07 17:27:58 * Morgan goes to Heinrich, telling him about the written instructions regarding the death tax Jul 07 17:30:38 *Adalbrecht interrupts them* A word, Morgan. Jul 07 17:31:02 As the Graf wishes Jul 07 17:32:45 * Jarvie is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 07 17:33:01 * Adalbrecht motions him aside Jul 07 17:33:24 * Morgan wanders away from the others Jul 07 17:35:46 Your son is refusing to come. He is holding up our progress, and not listening to adults. Jul 07 17:36:36 * Morgan nods slightly, waiting Jul 07 17:37:48 You need to get him in the coach Jul 07 17:38:45 Is Molly with him? Jul 07 17:41:53 Yes, though she is not doing a good job in hurrying him along. Jul 07 17:42:40 * Morgan looks at him shrewdly Jul 07 17:42:43 And what did you say? Jul 07 17:44:12 That he should come down or you will have to put him over your knee Jul 07 17:44:26 I see... and how did he react to that? Jul 07 17:44:58 He told me no one will hit him ever, and you won't touch him. Jul 07 17:45:09 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 07 17:45:11 Come with me Jul 07 17:45:22 * Morgan walks off towards the house without so much as a second glance at his father Jul 07 17:45:48 * Adalbrecht follows him, grumbling about no one being ready Jul 07 17:46:01 * Morgan leads him in silence up to Varicks room Jul 07 17:46:10 * Adalbrecht looks around Jul 07 17:46:20 Good, all packed at least Jul 07 17:47:12 I want you to imagine this room devoid of anything childlike... no colours, no toys, no soft cushions. Jul 07 17:47:25 * Adalbrecht looks around Jul 07 17:47:34 That is not what this is Jul 07 17:47:46 No... imagine it. Jul 07 17:48:49 * Adalbrecht nods, looking impatient Jul 07 17:49:23 Until we arrived a few days ago, that's what this room looked like. Jul 07 17:51:13 Yes, very nice Jul 07 17:51:37 * Morgan points at the small cupboard Jul 07 17:52:08 Any time Alarice grew tired of him, or irritated, she locked him in that cupboard, for hours. Jul 07 17:53:21 As a result of her treatment of him, he always expects the worst punishments, beatings, being locked in cupboards... Jul 07 17:53:33 Can you imagine the terror of that? Jul 07 17:53:49 Yes, but I did not threaten that Jul 07 17:54:11 You threatened violence. Jul 07 17:54:44 Mild spanking is not violence. Jul 07 17:55:22 It is striking another. To someone who has been mistreated as he has, it is all the same. Jul 07 17:56:22 Children are spanked. You were, I was Jul 07 17:57:30 And that is beside the point. Jul 07 17:59:02 Do what you will, but he needs to get ready Jul 07 18:00:01 Lastly, I will have you understand his reluctance to leave. Do you know how many friends he has ever had? Jul 07 18:00:53 Not many *he concedes* Jul 07 18:02:08 Three. Your Granddaughter, and the two boys here... and he was only allowed to talk to them since we arrived. It is understandable he does not wish to be parted from them... I'm nearly thirty and the thought of leaving HeinzHarold pains me. Jul 07 18:05:26 * Adalbrecht sighs Jul 07 18:05:37 Catch us up then. Jul 07 18:06:42 * Morgan nods, walking from the room and heading back outside Jul 07 18:09:52 * Adalbrecht follows Jul 07 18:16:29 * Morgan looks around to see if Molly and Varick have arrived yet Jul 07 18:20:29 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jul 07 18:23:02 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 07 18:59:58 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 07 19:01:14 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 07 20:45:37 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 07 20:47:15 * MollyK and Varick haven't, but HH and Inga are walking up the path towards the courtyard where the staff, including Heinrich are. Heinrich makes eye contact with Inga, who smiles a little. HH is watching them closely Jul 07 20:48:36 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jul 07 20:49:03 [20:36:15] • ​MollyK​ and Varick haven't, but HH and Inga are walking up the path towards the courtyard where the staff, including Heinrich are. Heinrich makes eye contact with Inga, who smiles a little. HH is watching them closely Jul 07 20:50:02 * Morgan watches them Jul 07 20:50:07 [are you going to be long my love?] Jul 07 20:50:57 [no, we are on our way] Jul 07 20:51:36 *Heinrich bows to her* Good morning, Lady Lehenstreue Jul 07 20:52:15 I: *she inclines her head a little* Good morning, Heinrich Jul 07 20:52:56 *HH is not even smiling, very much out of character* Jul 07 20:53:25 * MollyK is now known as Heinrich Jul 07 20:53:26 * Morgan sighs slightly Jul 07 20:53:53 * Heinrich bows to HH too "Good morning, Heinzharold" Jul 07 20:54:18 HH: You can call me Sir. Jul 07 20:55:00 *Inga looks over at Morgan in a silent plea for help* Jul 07 20:55:21 * Heinrich nods "Yes, Sir" Jul 07 20:56:16 * Morgan walks over Jul 07 20:57:03 * Heinrich looks at him, as do HH and Inga Jul 07 20:57:47 * Morgan speaks quietly Jul 07 20:58:11 It'd be a terrible shame if I had to separate you because you can't be civil in front of my mother Jul 07 20:59:41 *HH moves away, going over to Jarvie and Grendlik* Jul 07 21:00:01 * Heinrich looks to Morgan "Sorry, my Lord" Jul 07 21:00:17 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 07 21:00:26 He's not ready to move on yet Jul 07 21:00:37 *Inga looks torn, so moves closer to Morgan* Jul 07 21:00:51 * Heinrich nods Jul 07 21:01:44 [Oh Dear, What is going on?] Jul 07 21:02:42 [Just separating the children] Jul 07 21:03:18 It'll be some time before we're back through this way... if there's any emergencies that I should know about, tell Walder, he can get a message to me Jul 07 21:04:35 * Heinrich nods, watching Inga Jul 07 21:04:39 Yes, my Lord Jul 07 21:06:29 * Morgan looks at Inga Jul 07 21:06:32 Are you ready? Jul 07 21:10:36 *Inga nods* Jul 07 21:11:02 * Morgan nods to Heinrich, offering his arm to Inga Jul 07 21:11:19 *Inga takes it* Jul 07 21:11:25 * Heinrich is now known as Inga Jul 07 21:12:37 Thank you Jul 07 21:17:12 Whatever for? Jul 07 21:17:21 Intervening Jul 07 21:17:54 * Morgan shrugs Jul 07 21:18:12 I wonder if he'll ever move past it Jul 07 21:18:52 * Inga shrugs Jul 07 21:19:13 Could you, if someone had made Molly cry like you saw me cry that morning? Jul 07 21:19:29 I think we both know the answer to that Jul 07 21:20:58 * Inga nods Jul 07 21:21:08 Are you riding in the carriage? Jul 07 21:22:00 I wasn't planning to... unless there is need of me Jul 07 21:24:42 No, it might be a bit of a squeeze depending on who chooses horses, or if we rotate around Jul 07 21:25:04 * Morgan nods Jul 07 21:27:01 I know Heinzharold will want to ride if you do Jul 07 21:27:11 * Morgan nods Jul 07 21:27:17 A bit of air might help him relax Jul 07 21:27:36 * Inga nods Jul 07 21:28:41 *Varick is hugging his friends, Molly and Hildegarde watching over them whilst Walder secures the last of the luggage on. Jul 07 21:31:31 He's going to miss them terribly Jul 07 21:31:44 *Grendlik helps Verity and Jarvie into the carriage* Jul 07 21:31:56 Yes, he is. They will miss him too Jul 07 21:32:08 * Morgan nods Jul 07 21:32:16 They do him good Jul 07 21:32:31 * Inga nods Jul 07 21:33:05 *HH comes to them, wrapping an arm around Inga* Jul 07 21:33:54 HH: Let's get you in the carriage so there's no chance I'll accident'ly leave you 'ere Jul 07 21:34:35 * Inga lets go of Morgan and lets HH get her in. Walder looks to Morgan Jul 07 21:34:41 * Inga is now known as Walder Jul 07 21:35:10 All good to go, there's a box in your trunk with more mirror pairs, Milord Jul 07 21:35:18 * Morgan nods Jul 07 21:35:20 Thank you Walder Jul 07 21:35:37 Take care, Milord. Jul 07 21:36:20 * Morgan nods, smiling Jul 07 21:36:23 And you Jul 07 21:51:48 *Theresa comes to say goodbye too, then Hildegarde* Jul 07 21:52:23 H: We look forward to seeing you next spring, Morgan Jul 07 21:53:12 Likewise Hildegarde. Take care, won't you? Jul 07 21:56:56 *she hugs him, that identical flaxen hair in her peripheral vision as she does* We will Jul 07 21:57:32 * Morgan hugs her for a moment Jul 07 22:01:24 *she lets go, standing back with the other staff. Jacques and Rickon come to Morgan, looking serious* R: My Lord, we, the people of Innesbruck, would like to petition our Steward to allow the child known as Varick to reside permanently in the area. He will not be vat-gar-ent or a drain on the parish. Jul 07 22:01:36 Vay* Jul 07 22:02:58 * Morgan kneels down Jul 07 22:05:01 Now then gentlemen... as much as I would like to accede to your heartfelt petition, I need him to come with me, not least because he cares for Captain Ulysses. I will promise, however, to make sure he learns all that is needed to take over in time. I'll ask him to write to you. Jul 07 22:05:27 *they don't look satisfied* Jul 07 22:05:52 J: But my Lord, he is our friend! R: Friends stay together. Jul 07 22:06:10 *HH saunters over, but only to watch* Jul 07 22:06:53 Does him not being here stop you being friends? Did my time away in Avalon stop HeinzHarold and I being friends? Jul 07 22:08:58 *the boys shake their heads. In the background, he can see Molly knelt down to talk to Varick* Jul 07 22:09:11 R: when can he come back? Jul 07 22:09:33 We're coming back through in the spring Jul 07 22:10:28 J: That's a long time Jul 07 22:10:50 It is a fair time, yes, I won't lie... but imagine how happy you'll all be to see eachother Jul 07 22:11:32 *Molly brings him over. Varick has his chin held high, looking surprisingly composed* Jul 07 22:12:49 *Varick looks to his friends* I will come back as soon as I can, and I'll bring things to show you, like Captain Ulysses, and some things from Capperlucia. Jul 07 22:13:15 *the other two boys nod, and more hugs are given.* Jul 07 22:14:03 [time to go, Claudia has got the horses ready] Jul 07 22:14:20 * Morgan gets up, holding his hand out to Varick Jul 07 22:15:46 *Molly hugs the little boys* I've left some money with Theresa to buy you a treat each at the market next time. Be good for your parents. Varick takes Morgan's hand* Jul 07 22:16:57 *Claudia, Adalbrecht, and HH are already mounted up by the time Molly has said her last goodbyes and Grendlik has handed her into the carriage before getting in after* Jul 07 22:17:57 Varick, do you wish to ride in the carriage or with me? Jul 07 22:18:08 V: carriage Jul 07 22:18:16 * Morgan nods, helping him into it Jul 07 22:18:38 *Varick climbs onto Molly's lap, curling up to her Jul 07 22:18:55 * Morgan looks at him sympathetically before closing the door and going to mount up Jul 07 22:21:27 *the Carriage moves off, Claudia and Adalbrecht riding scout. He and HH are left to bring up the rear. Waves are given, but soon Heinrich, Hildegarde, Walder, and Theresa, plus the two boys, are back to the usual activities of taking care of the empty house and Innesbruck Jul 07 22:22:01 * Walder is now known as HH Jul 07 22:22:19 * Morgan looks at HeinzHarold Jul 07 22:22:45 * HH looks back at him, tossing him an apple under arm Jul 07 22:23:08 * Morgan catches it Jul 07 22:24:06 You gonna wear that face th' whole way? Jul 07 22:24:15 Its attached to my head Jul 07 22:24:27 Could fix that for ya Jul 07 22:24:38 * Morgan shrugs, looking round Jul 07 22:24:50 * HH looks around too Jul 07 22:25:31 *there's nothing to see. No Sudlache ring on the ground, no nieblungen in the treeline* Jul 07 22:26:32 You missed the joys of my father in the early morning with a journey to begin Jul 07 22:28:08 Worse than doin' it with you an' Claudia? Jul 07 22:28:22 * HH starts munching on an apple himself Jul 07 22:29:50 * Morgan nods Jul 07 22:29:55 He'd have tested your patience Jul 07 22:30:31 Nothing tests my patience, I'm cool as a cucumber Jul 07 22:30:59 Oh yes, that was absolutely evident Jul 07 22:32:51 Whatcha mean? Jul 07 22:33:41 Heinrich Jul 07 22:34:29 * HH nods Jul 07 22:34:44 I don't want Inga having to be around him Jul 07 22:35:07 I know... but you behaved like a child Jul 07 22:35:36 * HH shrugs Jul 07 22:35:42 Coulda been worse Jul 07 22:36:05 Could've been better Jul 07 22:36:34 Look, he hurt my wife a lot, okay? Damn right I don't like him Jul 07 22:37:23 I know. I was there. Jul 07 22:38:25 Stop expectin' me to not be mad about it Jul 07 22:39:16 I'm not. I'm expecting you to behave better. For your wife, if no-one else. Jul 07 22:39:37 * HH nods Jul 07 22:39:44 I'll try, Alright? Jul 07 22:40:20 * Morgan nods Jul 07 22:42:59 * HH rides on through the village. People wave them off, there's a lot of much happier faces than in the summer Jul 07 22:43:06 Looks good here, man Jul 07 22:43:23 Damn sight better than when I first came here Jul 07 22:44:32 Done a good job Jul 07 22:44:54 Not bad Jul 07 22:45:01 Still a ways to go Jul 07 22:45:46 * HH nods Jul 07 22:45:55 Hasn't everywhere? Jul 07 22:46:12 * Morgan nods Jul 07 22:46:13 true Jul 07 22:48:46 Varick will be okay in a bit Jul 07 22:49:25 * Morgan nods Jul 07 22:49:35 He's never been allowed to have friends, let alone play Jul 07 22:50:02 * HH nods Jul 07 22:50:17 No one likes leavin' friends Jul 07 22:50:38 * Morgan nods, frowning Jul 07 22:51:49 What? Jul 07 22:52:43 Nothin' Jul 07 22:53:07 Don't look like nothin' Jul 07 22:53:45 I'm tired and grumpy and that sounded like a dig... but I'm probably wrong Jul 07 22:54:30 Just yer imagination. Yer Da pissed you off already, or rowing with yer wife? Jul 07 22:54:56 Nightmare Jul 07 22:56:38 What was it? Jul 07 22:58:01 You remember the debt collectors that attacked Molly? Jul 07 22:58:10 * HH nods Jul 07 22:58:55 Sorgi saved her... in my nightmare he went into town, she got... raped and... butchered. Jul 07 23:00:05 Fucking hell, no wonder yer a bit ratty Jul 07 23:00:25 I couldn't face going back to sleep Jul 07 23:01:39 * HH nods Jul 07 23:01:50 Don't blame ya, man Jul 07 23:02:04 * Morgan nods Jul 07 23:03:49 You don't need her with you? Jul 07 23:04:33 Probably, but Varick needs her right now and I don't really want mother seeing how grumpy I am Jul 07 23:05:18 Listen, when we next stop, I'll get Varick to ride with me, and Molly can ride with you, yeah? Jul 07 23:05:37 We'll see Jul 07 23:07:11 She know about it? Jul 07 23:07:27 * Morgan nods Jul 07 23:07:32 I told her last night Jul 07 23:08:56 * HH nods Jul 07 23:09:05 That's a bad one, even for you Jul 07 23:09:56 * Morgan nods Jul 07 23:10:03 I noticed Jul 07 23:10:23 Starting to worry 'bout you Jul 07 23:10:42 You think I'm losing my mind Jul 07 23:11:58 No... but yer nightmares are getting worse, and you get stuck in them Jul 07 23:12:16 That only happens after Molly's course Jul 07 23:12:27 * HH nods Jul 07 23:12:38 Which is pretty damned weird Jul 07 23:12:48 * Morgan shrugs Jul 07 23:14:03 _you_ worried you're losing your mind? Jul 07 23:14:38 Less, now we've made the connection to when getting stuck happens Jul 07 23:14:45 * HH nods Jul 07 23:14:55 Can predict it, keep her away Jul 07 23:15:21 We can plan for it Jul 07 23:16:17 * HH nods Jul 07 23:16:29 But the rest... nothing seems t' be working Jul 07 23:17:39 No. The problem is, given the information and warnings I get, I'm reluctant to do anything that stops it all together Jul 07 23:17:59 But then you get ones like last night Jul 07 23:18:27 That was definitely another way it could've been Jul 07 23:18:44 Not really 'elpful though Jul 07 23:19:44 No... but it means it wasn't just a nightmare Jul 07 23:19:54 That better? Jul 07 23:21:06 slightly Jul 07 23:21:21 Its not my own mind... Jul 07 23:22:00 Just a narrow miss Jul 07 23:22:15 Its not so much a nightmare as seeing how it could have gone Jul 07 23:24:46 Doesn't that bother ya? One little difference, and she's gone? Jul 07 23:24:58 Of course it does Jul 07 23:25:19 * HH nods Jul 07 23:25:36 I gotta watch to make sure you're not dodging sleep? Jul 07 23:25:48 * Morgan looks sheepish Jul 07 23:25:59 I've gone for a lot longer without Jul 07 23:27:45 * HH looks at him Jul 07 23:28:10 Not gonna let you do yourself a mischief, and I bet yer wife won't either Jul 07 23:28:34 Not if she realises, no Jul 07 23:30:02 * HH raises his brows Jul 07 23:30:28 Gonna lie to yer wife? Never thought you were that brave, or that stupid Jul 07 23:30:40 I'm not going to lie Jul 07 23:31:15 Pretty sure she'll notice you not being in bed. It's not liked yer small Jul 07 23:31:26 * HH grins "crept in one place" Jul 07 23:31:31 Cept* Jul 07 23:31:42 Confusing me and you again, I see Jul 07 23:31:53 * HH laughs Jul 07 23:32:00 Seriously though.. Jul 07 23:32:12 * Morgan sighs Jul 07 23:32:32 Would you want to sleep after that? Jul 07 23:34:09 No, but spose I don't sleep, then I miss some danger an' she gets hurt for real Jul 07 23:36:08 * Morgan scowls, but nods Jul 07 23:36:44 Tried that meditation thing before bed? Jul 07 23:37:30 I think I need to Jul 07 23:37:42 But if its not just a normal nightmare, being calm isn't going to stop it Jul 07 23:38:06 You said drinking makes it worse? Jul 07 23:38:18 * Morgan nods Jul 07 23:38:21 Seems so Jul 07 23:39:50 Could lamp you one? Jul 07 23:40:09 Doesn't work... we tried her putting me out, but I still got them Jul 07 23:40:16 Damn Jul 07 23:40:29 Running outta ideas Jul 07 23:40:51 Its not like you get many to start with Jul 07 23:41:15 Musta used 'em all up this mornin' *he grins* Jul 07 23:41:51 * Morgan shrugs slightly Jul 07 23:42:43 Tried training last thing at night, or runnin'? Jul 07 23:43:07 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 07 23:43:36 Just thinkin, intense physical activity can make ya sleepy Jul 07 23:44:12 * Morgan scratches his nose Jul 07 23:44:17 No, that didn't help either Jul 07 23:44:36 * HH laughs Jul 07 23:45:06 House full o' people. Would say that's risky, but it is you, and the bar is really high Jul 07 23:46:03 * Morgan nods Jul 07 23:46:06 It is lately, aye Jul 07 23:47:39 Gettin' prepared for a week with all this lot in tow? Jul 07 23:48:33 quite Jul 07 23:50:14 Not lookin' forward to it much, but at least I don't hafta sleep in the snow the night we arrive Jul 07 23:50:53 Thats going to be highly enjoyable I'm sure Jul 07 23:52:58 Staying behind in the warmth in a proper bed with my lil darlin? Oh yeah, looking forward to it already Jul 07 23:53:49 I wonder if she'll be asked to stay with the bridal group Jul 07 23:54:12 * HH shakes his head Jul 07 23:54:25 And leave me all on my lonesome? Jul 07 23:54:38 You'd manage Jul 07 23:55:32 Wrist'd be hurtin' by the morning *he grins* Jul 07 23:56:46 Nowt new for you Jul 07 23:57:41 Got a wife now, now it's 'er problem Jul 07 23:58:29 * Morgan nods Jul 07 23:58:32 So I hear Jul 07 23:59:03 * HH nods Jul 07 23:59:42 Mebbie we'll get lucky, inns with lots of rooms