**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jul 15 01:30:41 2022 Jul 15 01:30:41 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 15 01:54:17 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 15 09:25:14 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jul 15 09:42:15 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 15 09:42:30 [23:26:55] Molly: He's very silly Jul 15 09:42:57 * Morgan nods Jul 15 09:43:01 aye Jul 15 09:43:33 * MollyK looks to the sky Jul 15 09:43:44 I think it will snow again Jul 15 09:44:07 * Morgan nods Jul 15 09:44:35 I reckon so. Jul 15 09:44:44 Claudia says you're uptight, tense Jul 15 09:46:20 I did not sleep well, it always makes me a little on edge, and this pounding pace is not to my liking, especially when it means being rude to my household staff. And I know it will be hard on Varick. How was he at Karsten's grave? Jul 15 09:47:22 It was difficult. And his mother and sister's Jul 15 09:47:29 * MollyK nods Jul 15 09:47:37 He has had so much loss Jul 15 09:48:50 *the road is quiet, no marks in the snow yet, and the only sounds are the carriage wheels, quiet chat of the coach driver and his assistant, and the horses* Jul 15 09:49:06 Claudia thinks that song last night bothered you... Jul 15 09:49:27 * MollyK sighs Jul 15 09:49:36 A little, perhaps Jul 15 09:52:09 * Morgan nods Jul 15 09:52:21 I need to tell you something Jul 15 09:53:42 * MollyK nods, squaring her shoulders a little Jul 15 09:53:45 Alright Jul 15 09:55:01 You dreamed last night... that I die today. Jul 15 09:56:14 * MollyK frowns Jul 15 09:56:23 I would certainly remember that! Jul 15 09:57:09 * MollyK moves her horse closer to his Jul 15 09:57:45 Apparently not... it was the schneeskald but... more than that. In your dream, you brought my body home, while the others continued on.... My father dreamed he was at the wedding but everyone was upset... you, me, Varick and Claudia were not there. Jul 15 09:58:06 * MollyK shudders a moment Jul 15 09:58:12 I see Jul 15 10:00:44 You were telling Seb that things were tense... that I followed them, into an ice circle... Jul 15 10:01:46 You would not do something that stupid and dangerous. Jul 15 10:02:35 Their allure is quite remarkable... plus, its not just them I think. Jul 15 10:03:08 Then I will stop you. I can't lose you. Jul 15 10:04:07 I have no intention of dying today... but I need you safe. That is not to say I will face it alone... I've told Claudia if I start to follow anything, she is to take me down Jul 15 10:05:48 * MollyK shakes her head Jul 15 10:05:59 No. She cannot stop you like I can. Jul 15 10:06:49 No, she would be much more violent. In the dream, you had two children... like you were pregnant already Jul 15 10:07:55 And I can knock you out painlessly with a touch, I can heal any injuries. And that is impossible, considering that I am still taking the herbs and my course was mere days ago. Jul 15 10:08:05 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 10:09:02 I am the logical choice to accompany you. Jul 15 10:09:17 I don't intend to _go_ anywhere. Jul 15 10:09:29 * MollyK nods Jul 15 10:09:58 Perhaps the Nibelungen should come to deal with this, if the convergence matters so much Jul 15 10:10:29 They can't see what's coming at the moment... remember? Jul 15 10:11:05 Do they need to? Is that all they can do, when their meddling brought us here? Jul 15 10:11:52 They can't stop what they don't see coming blossom Jul 15 10:12:33 Then we find a way to bring them here and then tell them what they must do if they want the convergence Jul 15 10:12:46 And if it is already secured? Jul 15 10:13:10 That will not happen if they will not give me what I want. Jul 15 10:13:23 * Morgan looks at her Jul 15 10:13:28 I don't wish to argue blossom Jul 15 10:13:53 No. But we must ensure your safety, whatever that takes. Jul 15 10:14:34 Could you... tell? Jul 15 10:15:01 * MollyK shakes her head Jul 15 10:15:18 Within a day or so of making love? Absolutely not Jul 15 10:16:10 * Morgan nods Jul 15 10:16:55 It does not matter. I am not doing this without you, and they need to know that. Jul 15 10:17:31 Then I'd suggest you think hard about wanting to see them Jul 15 10:18:40 * MollyK closes her eyes, focusing on summoning them as she did to Morgan in the summer when Varick was missing during hide and seek. He can feel a pull too. Jul 15 10:19:13 * Morgan concentrates on them as well Jul 15 10:20:22 *a few moments later, he spots a flash of grey in the tree line he could swear had not existed there a moment before Jul 15 10:20:36 * Morgan looks Jul 15 10:20:56 *one of the Nibelungen is watching them* Jul 15 10:21:22 * Morgan nods slightly, moving out to the side to beckon Claudia forward Jul 15 10:21:41 *claudia gallops up to him* Jul 15 10:22:03 Guard the front. Keep moving, we'll be back in a few minutes Jul 15 10:22:23 *She inclines her head* Jul 15 10:22:41 * Morgan beckons Molly, heading for the Nieblungen Jul 15 10:22:45 *the procession moves on* Jul 15 10:22:54 * MollyK follows him Jul 15 10:23:49 * Morgan leads her to the Nieblungen Jul 15 10:24:17 *as they ride, she says Jul 15 10:24:22 If they will not save you, then I will not give them any children. I will render such an impossibility. Jul 15 10:25:09 Its... needed blossom. I understand why now Jul 15 10:25:35 ACTION looks at him seriously, not even micro-expressions to show any wavering Jul 15 10:25:35 Look me in the eyes and tell me I won't throw all my magic at destroying that part of me they wish to use. Jul 15 10:25:35 * Received a CTCP from MollyK (to #7thsea) Jul 15 10:27:18 * Morgan sighs Jul 15 10:27:33 I will not argue with you today Jul 15 10:27:58 * MollyK nods Jul 15 10:28:51 *they reach the Nieblungen in a small clearing Jul 15 10:30:00 * Morgan climbs down, tying the horses to a tree Jul 15 10:30:25 * MollyK stands at his side Jul 15 10:30:47 N: you have summoned us. Jul 15 10:31:37 * Morgan nods Jul 15 10:32:08 * MollyK is now known as Nibelungen Jul 15 10:32:12 Why? Jul 15 10:32:41 Tell me what happens today Jul 15 10:33:05 * Nibelungen pauses Jul 15 10:33:15 It is uncertain Jul 15 10:33:31 You can see it? Jul 15 10:33:57 We had seen this day before Jul 15 10:34:35 But not now? Jul 15 10:34:52 No. We see nothing now. Jul 15 10:35:21 Tell me what you've seen before Jul 15 10:36:39 The Schneeskald are in the forest. You find their entryway Jul 15 10:37:02 And I follow it and die... Jul 15 10:37:16 Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Jul 15 10:38:13 Molly speaks quietly: You will stop that. Jul 15 10:38:24 He will do what he will do. Jul 15 10:40:04 *Molly looks at Morgan with a frown* That does not sound like they care. Jul 15 10:40:17 * Morgan looks at the Nieblungen Jul 15 10:40:27 You... _cant_ stop me, can you? Jul 15 10:40:56 * Nibelungen pauses Jul 15 10:41:28 That is incorrect, but there would be consequences. Jul 15 10:42:28 Consequences of what, stopping me, forcing me to do something? What consequences? Jul 15 10:43:50 Of stopping you. The trouble to come would come sooner. Jul 15 10:44:12 why? Jul 15 10:44:29 You do not need to know that. Jul 15 10:44:37 * Morgan smiles Jul 15 10:44:47 You don't get to decide that anymore... you want our trust, you earn it Jul 15 10:45:34 N, after a pause: An alliance would be broken if we force your actions Jul 15 10:46:39 You have a chance here to improve Molly's trust in you... don't waste it Jul 15 10:47:56 M: I have no trust in them to help us, only that they want the convergence at all costs. Jul 15 10:48:32 The convergence is all. Jul 15 10:50:10 *he sees Molly's chin come up in his peripheral vision* I was born with this power in me. You meddled to give it to me. It is strong, stronger than you imagined, and I _will_ use it. I have rewoven a punctured heart, and rended the fabric of another. I have removed tumours, snatched infants from death's grip. I would destroy my womb before I give Jul 15 10:50:10 any child to your warped plans if you will not save my husband from this fate. Jul 15 10:51:33 *The Nieblungen looks deeply uneasy, the clearing tense "But the world needs them" Jul 15 10:52:01 * Nibelungen stares directly at the Nieblungen, speaking firmly "Then the world falls" Jul 15 10:52:11 M:* Jul 15 10:53:25 * Morgan stays quiet Jul 15 10:53:44 Nibelungen looks alarmed: Everything will be lost! Jul 15 10:53:45 M: *She simply says "Then it is lost." Jul 15 10:55:36 N: You cannot do this. Jul 15 10:55:36 *Molly shrugs "You know how to stop me. Destroy the circle and let my husband live" She places a hand over her lower belly Jul 15 10:56:42 * Nibelungen looks to Morgan "You must stop her" Jul 15 10:57:12 Explain to me why you won't do as she asks Jul 15 10:57:51 The alliance hinges on no one forcing your choices. If we destroy the circle, we break the alliance. Jul 15 10:58:13 Your alliance... with whom? Jul 15 10:59:11 Other supernatural creatures in this world and others Jul 15 10:59:44 Why would they care? Jul 15 11:00:27 Because the future of everything is contingent upon what you do. Jul 15 11:01:08 You will not force our actions... Jul 15 11:01:38 That is also what you wanted. Jul 15 11:02:04 You will not force us to have children? Jul 15 11:02:20 That is not negotiable. Jul 15 11:03:26 So you will force our actions Jul 15 11:03:56 It is agreed that the children will come. Jul 15 11:05:11 *Molly shakes her head* That is not your choice, or your friends' choice. That is mine alone. You should not have given me this power if it was so necessary. I will not let you let him die. Jul 15 11:05:39 * Morgan puts his hand on hers, pulling it to him Jul 15 11:06:11 * Nibelungen looks up at him. He can see so much of David's stubbornness in her expression Jul 15 11:09:01 The plain fact is, we could very easily work against you. Not just refusing to help you, but actively work to ruin your plans. Jul 15 11:09:30 You understand what will happen if you do? Jul 15 11:11:24 Tell us... and tell us how us doing what you want stops that Jul 15 11:12:07 The paths showed us a future where the world is safe and good. Jul 15 11:12:54 For who? Jul 15 11:13:20 Humans, and the human-like supernaturals like us. Jul 15 11:13:34 And if we do not? Jul 15 11:13:51 You do not want to face that. Jul 15 11:14:11 Perhaps not, but you need to tell us Jul 15 11:15:07 Everything in the world you know now falls. Jul 15 11:15:55 *Molly listens quietly* Jul 15 11:16:02 How? Why? Jul 15 11:16:29 * Nibelungen shakes his head Jul 15 11:16:48 Knowing that affects your choices. Jul 15 11:17:01 * Morgan watches him Jul 15 11:17:19 We and our children fight against some big monsters... Jul 15 11:17:32 * Nibelungen looks surprised Jul 15 11:17:38 Yes. Jul 15 11:18:12 The more children we have, the greater the power... Jul 15 11:18:18 Yes. Jul 15 11:18:40 *Molly glances at Morgan, saying nothing* Jul 15 11:20:11 I know more than you anticipated Jul 15 11:20:27 Yes. How? Jul 15 11:20:39 You don't need to know that Jul 15 11:21:56 This alliance... any of them what we will face in the future? Jul 15 11:23:31 Sometimes. Jul 15 11:24:01 You hold an alliance with those who will be the enemy.... Jul 15 11:25:18 No Jul 15 11:25:29 I don't understand Jul 15 11:25:47 They are not the enemy, but they may become antagonists Jul 15 11:26:06 Why? They want safe and good futures don't they? Jul 15 11:27:26 They would be shielded from the falling of this world Jul 15 11:27:45 So, realistically, they won't care Jul 15 11:28:38 Some, not very much. Jul 15 11:29:51 *Molly briefly squeezes his hand* Jul 15 11:29:57 * Morgan looks at her Jul 15 11:30:17 * Nibelungen smiles gently at him Jul 15 11:30:23 * Nibelungen is now known as Molly Jul 15 11:30:35 I love you, liebes herz. Jul 15 11:30:56 * Morgan frowns, watching her Jul 15 11:31:23 * Molly looks at the nieblungen Jul 15 11:31:59 You cannot intervene at all, even with just hints, even at the threat of me destroying the convergence? Jul 15 11:32:34 *the Nibelungen nods* he must do what he will do Jul 15 11:33:42 * Molly nods slowly Jul 15 11:33:54 With all the tools at his command? Jul 15 11:34:25 *the Nibelungen nods again* We cannot choose how he uses the tools he has. Jul 15 11:36:21 * Molly looks at Morgan. She is about to say something when two whistles suddenly pierce the air, two quiet refrains that alert Morgan that Claudia and Heinzharold have both seen the enemy. Jul 15 11:36:44 * Morgan looks at the Nieblungen Jul 15 11:37:00 You will not force us to have children... we will have them when we choose, not you. Jul 15 11:37:28 *The Nibelungen says nothing* Jul 15 11:37:53 You will agree or the world falls, and that's all there is to it Jul 15 11:38:05 * Molly grudgingly nods Jul 15 11:38:11 N:* Jul 15 11:38:36 We agree. Jul 15 11:38:57 * Morgan nods Jul 15 11:39:07 Can you tell if she already carries a child? Jul 15 11:39:36 We do not know. We cannot see the paths. Jul 15 11:39:52 * Morgan nods Jul 15 11:40:01 Does your alliance include the winter prince? Jul 15 11:40:17 N: Yes Jul 15 11:40:36 If I die, it is his doing, you realise that? Jul 15 11:40:48 N: Yes Jul 15 11:41:16 N: But he has protected you and Molly before. Jul 15 11:41:23 When? Jul 15 11:42:01 N: In Avalon. Jul 15 11:42:37 * Morgan frowns Jul 15 11:42:49 When?! Jul 15 11:42:55 * Molly looks to Morgan "They always left me alone... everything that came to the house" Jul 15 11:43:50 N: He could have killed you but did not. Jul 15 11:44:10 That is not the same as protecting me. *he looks to Molly* we need to go Jul 15 11:44:21 * Molly nods Jul 15 11:44:29 I need to get to the coach. Jul 15 11:44:49 * Morgan goes and climbs into the saddle Jul 15 11:44:52 Why the coach? Jul 15 11:45:01 * Molly mounts up Jul 15 11:45:09 Because, as always, I have an idea. Jul 15 11:45:19 Tell me Jul 15 11:45:25 The shards Jul 15 11:45:39 I wasn't planning to get so close as to need them Jul 15 11:45:59 And leave the entryway open? Jul 15 11:46:26 * Morgan starts moving at a pace Jul 15 11:46:43 * Molly matches it. There's no more whistling Jul 15 11:47:15 We need to keep the family in the carriage Jul 15 11:47:27 And the coachmen? Jul 15 11:48:17 No idea Jul 15 11:49:13 *when they get back to the road, the coach is stationary, and all of its occupants are stood outside it looking it over. Jul 15 11:49:33 * Morgan slides to a halt Jul 15 11:49:37 What happened? Jul 15 11:51:58 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 15 11:52:45 *he motions Morgan aside* The carriage just stopped . The coachmen, Heinzharold and Claudia are all gone. What the hell is going on, Morgan? Jul 15 11:53:17 Get back in, keep them safe Jul 15 11:54:05 * Adalbrecht herds them in whilst Molly encourages Varick. Inga comes to Morgan, looking distressed Jul 15 11:54:18 I: Where is he, Morgan? Jul 15 11:54:19 * Morgan looks at her Jul 15 11:54:23 I'll find him Jul 15 11:54:40 I: You have to. I need him. Jul 15 11:54:46 * Morgan nods Jul 15 11:54:48 I will Jul 15 11:55:14 *Inga nods, reluctantly getting in* Jul 15 11:55:22 * Adalbrecht is now known as Grendlik Jul 15 11:55:31 What can I do, my Lord? Jul 15 11:56:10 Stay in the carriage, help my father keep them all safe. Do _not_ wander off Jul 15 11:56:27 * Grendlik nods, doing so Jul 15 11:56:36 * Grendlik is now known as Molly Jul 15 11:57:00 * Molly is dismounted, pulling clothes out everywhere to get to the shard Jul 15 11:59:47 * Morgan waits, taking his old sword and pouring lamp oil onto the blade Jul 15 12:00:13 * Molly gets mounted with it Jul 15 12:00:43 Ten minutes, the protection lasts for. Then the shards need to be rested Jul 15 12:00:48 * Morgan nods, climbing onto his horse Jul 15 12:01:09 We should wait until the last moment? Jul 15 12:01:24 We need to find them Jul 15 12:01:58 * Molly nods, scanning the tree line before pointing Jul 15 12:02:12 There. It's faint, but the light is moving Jul 15 12:03:12 * Morgan nods, heading that way Jul 15 12:04:14 *what they find is a swarm of Schneeskald on the ground, there must be hundreds of them. Jul 15 12:05:11 * Molly looks at them "holy fuck, liebes herz." Jul 15 12:05:56 Can you see the others? Jul 15 12:06:19 * Molly looks around before saying Jul 15 12:06:22 Oh. Jul 15 12:06:48 * Morgan looks at her before following her gaze Jul 15 12:07:33 *In the distance, he can see HH and Claudia. They look to be standing within half a snowglobe Jul 15 12:07:51 What the hell Jul 15 12:08:08 Could that be the entryway? Jul 15 12:08:20 Seems likely doesn't it Jul 15 12:09:31 * Molly nods, riding towards it. There's another pile of Schneeskald, moving around. And this time, there's a bit of blue of Koertig livery in the middle Jul 15 12:09:54 * Morgan looks at it Jul 15 12:09:58 I think I found the coachmen Jul 15 12:10:07 * Molly nods sadly Jul 15 12:10:16 I think you're right. Jul 15 12:10:30 * Morgan nods, taking a bottle of whiskey and throwing it to the ground where the men lie Jul 15 12:11:25 *it smashes, making the Schneeskald pause and turn their attention to Morgan Jul 15 12:11:38 They are pretty... Jul 15 12:11:50 Thats how they seem... look away Jul 15 12:12:12 * Molly does so, singing quietly to herself Jul 15 12:12:29 * Morgan keeps moving Jul 15 12:13:55 * Molly does so too, at a slightly faster pace. The dome of snow is about ten feet wide, and HH and Claudia look to be asleep where they are stood in the middle. Molly turns the horse in Morgan's path. Jul 15 12:14:53 You can go no further. Jul 15 12:15:11 Molly... Jul 15 12:15:19 * Molly looks at him Jul 15 12:15:21 Yes? Jul 15 12:16:16 I won't go into that gateway, but I cannot leave our friends there Jul 15 12:16:48 I know. Jul 15 12:17:09 And I will not let you put yourself at risk Jul 15 12:17:26 * Molly dismounts Jul 15 12:17:31 I know. Jul 15 12:18:48 * Morgan climbs down Jul 15 12:19:14 * Molly watches him Jul 15 12:19:27 I cannot lose you, liebes herz. Jul 15 12:19:32 You won't Jul 15 12:20:00 I could not go on. I would not want to live in this world if you were to quit it. Jul 15 12:20:26 I am not going anywhere Jul 15 12:21:20 *The forest around them is sparse, cold, and made of black spindly lines within white-coated branches. It reminds him a little of the clearing where he and Dietlinde got married on a cold, late January day. Jul 15 12:21:25 I know. Jul 15 12:21:47 * Morgan puts a bottle of scotch on the ground Jul 15 12:22:09 What is that for? *she comes closer* Jul 15 12:22:24 Maybe they're thirsty Jul 15 12:22:34 How the hell are we getting them out of there? Jul 15 12:22:53 * Molly comes to take his hand Jul 15 12:24:15 * Molly watches him "Liebes herz?" Jul 15 12:24:22 Aye? Jul 15 12:24:30 Do you trust me? Jul 15 12:24:37 Of course Jul 15 12:24:52 And will you trust my gut? Jul 15 12:25:01 What's it saying? Jul 15 12:25:28 That I am going to rescue them with your blessing. Jul 15 12:25:39 * Morgan scowls Jul 15 12:25:42 I can't lose you Jul 15 12:25:52 * Molly nods Jul 15 12:26:13 Nor I, you. But they must be rescued. Jul 15 12:26:30 What are you going to do? Jul 15 12:26:59 Take your shard, join it to mine, and use the protection to go in and pull them out. Jul 15 12:27:06 * Molly watches him Jul 15 12:27:20 It needs the both of us Jul 15 12:27:32 It needs two shards. Jul 15 12:27:54 Why you? Jul 15 12:28:04 Because I do not die today. Jul 15 12:28:22 But if I go in there, I do Jul 15 12:28:37 That seems to be the case, doesn't it? Jul 15 12:28:50 I don't like it Jul 15 12:29:04 But you know I must do this alone... Jul 15 12:29:11 * Molly watches him Jul 15 12:29:28 Surely it should protect me as it would you Jul 15 12:29:50 We do not know that we did not try this Jul 15 12:30:45 You rode in the carriage Jul 15 12:31:10 * Molly shrugs Jul 15 12:31:33 Liebes herz. I love you. I am not afraid. But I will do this alone. Jul 15 12:31:53 * Morgan scowls and I must hide out here Jul 15 12:32:16 You can keep distracted from the Schneeskald Jul 15 12:32:38 * Morgan gives her his shard Jul 15 12:32:52 * Molly looks very relieved by this Jul 15 12:32:56 Thank you. Jul 15 12:34:10 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 15 12:34:12 quickly Jul 15 12:34:44 * Molly nods, kissing him briefly Jul 15 12:35:20 * Morgan turns his attention to the flying creatures Jul 15 12:35:43 *At present they are still interested in devouring the coachmen Jul 15 12:36:13 * Morgan moves to put himself between them and Molly Jul 15 12:37:33 * Molly sighs, and steps away from him. She joins the two pieces of shard together. He feels the ground tremble beneath his feet, pulsing pink lines glowing beneath the snow Jul 15 12:38:41 * Morgan glances behind him Jul 15 12:39:33 *around Molly, for about a six feet diameter, the ground glows pink, much like when she used her magic on the raw Dracheneisen seams in the mine* Jul 15 12:39:50 * Morgan turns his attention back to the creatures Jul 15 12:41:32 *he hears the sound of a sudden gust of wind, like that that whips up blizzards, and the temperature becomes bitterly cold, the melting snow off the tree beside him turning to icicles* Jul 15 12:42:01 * Morgan looks round Jul 15 12:43:06 * Molly is inside the snow globe, the pink light around her, but she is stood still, looking at the ground Jul 15 12:43:25 * Morgan looks at the ground Jul 15 12:43:37 *there's nothing out here to see* Jul 15 12:44:25 *the ground there looks dark outside of the pink area, like thick ice on a lake* Jul 15 12:45:22 * Morgan moves a bit closer, still staying away from the gateway Jul 15 12:45:29 *he hears a creaking noise* Jul 15 12:46:13 * Morgan looks to the noise Jul 15 12:46:32 *it is coming from inside the dome* Jul 15 12:46:42 * Morgan frowns Jul 15 12:49:04 [There is something under there...* Jul 15 12:49:38 [Grab them and get out Molly] Jul 15 12:49:56 *he feels a thud, like something trying to break through* Jul 15 12:50:24 * Molly grabs both HH and Claudia, pulling them close Jul 15 12:51:19 * Morgan gets as close as he dares Jul 15 12:52:35 *HH and Claudia wake up once they are within the pink, and Molly starts dragging the stunned, confused pair towards the edge. There's another thud, and a crack* Jul 15 12:53:09 MOVE! Jul 15 12:55:05 *the three of them are moving, but looking down at the ice as they do. There's another thud that reverberates through Morgan's feet. Four feet to go... three feet to go. He hears movement behind him* Jul 15 12:55:22 * Morgan glances over his shoulder, stepping sideways as he does Jul 15 12:56:19 *The Schneeskald have risen up from the ground, treating Morgan to the ravaged corpses of his Father's men. There's a loud crack, and a chilling screech of some unholy supernatural terror that makes his blood run cold* Jul 15 12:57:24 * Morgan closes his eyes a moment, when he opens them his face is totally impassive, calm Jul 15 12:59:10 *the Schneeskald, not so pretty with tiny bloodied jaws and globs of innards all over them, fling themselves at Morgan* Jul 15 12:59:50 * Morgan crouches into a ball, concentrating on them for a good ten seconds Jul 15 13:01:52 *they cover him, nipping at his clothes, damaging his coat for sure. Once more he hears that blizzard wind, and another crack, so much louder* Jul 15 13:02:36 * Morgan releases his magic into the small creatures Jul 15 13:04:16 *they pop like vibrant corn over a fire, lots of colours. The others barrel into him, HH falling right over him. Morgan is now within the pink circle too* Jul 15 13:06:11 *the ground shakes hard, and again that shriek comes from behind him* Jul 15 13:06:19 * Morgan turns to look Jul 15 13:06:45 *Molly, HH and Claudia are all screaming at him to burn it* Jul 15 13:08:31 *Inside the dome is a nighttime blizzard, and within that, movement sinuous like swimming, something passes near the edge. It is white, and looks like a sea serpent* Jul 15 13:10:14 * Morgan takes the remainder of the lamp oil, throwing it at the creature Jul 15 13:11:10 *what triggers a memory for Morgan is the way it is biting its tail. It appears to be Jormungandr, the world serpent from Vesten mythology, who will one day stop biting his tail, heralding the end of days. Jul 15 13:11:32 *the oil hits the dome, dripping off it* Jul 15 13:12:21 * Morgan concentrates on it, hard Jul 15 13:12:38 *the other Schneeskald come to them, but none seem to be able to enter the pink light Jul 15 13:13:56 *the dome becomes encased in flame, starting to shrink like spun sugar exposed to heat. The beast rages against its confines* Jul 15 13:14:23 *The pink light starts to flicker* Jul 15 13:14:35 Liebes herz, we're running out of time! Jul 15 13:14:44 * Morgan tries harder Jul 15 13:15:42 *the dome starts to collapse in, forcing the monster back through the broken ice. It shrieks with what sounds like rage* Jul 15 13:16:26 *the light stutters again* Jul 15 13:16:51 * Morgan grits his teeth Jul 15 13:17:15 *Claudia draws her sword, as do the others, though it's somewhat awkward in such close confines* Jul 15 13:18:04 You... need... to... run... Jul 15 13:18:26 HH: we're not leaving you! Jul 15 13:22:30 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jul 15 13:34:26 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 15 13:34:56 [13:07:37] Molly: HH: we're not leaving you! Jul 15 13:35:31 You're not, I'll be right behind you Jul 15 13:36:42 ** the dome vanishes, leaving a circle of charred grass in its wake. Ringing it are dark stones veined in white, a fairy circle Jul 15 13:40:08 * MollyK looks before shoving the joined dracheneisen into Morgan's hands and sprinting out of the now-orange circle of light Jul 15 13:40:39 * Morgan shoves HeinzHarold and Claudia Jul 15 13:40:43 YOU KEEP HER SAFE Jul 15 13:41:57 *HH and Claudia go to her, the Schneeskald flinging themselves angrily at Morgan. Jul 15 13:42:35 * MollyK is not running for the carriage, but to the stones Jul 15 13:42:54 * Morgan sets off after her Jul 15 13:42:57 [don't you dare] Jul 15 13:43:54 * MollyK picks a stone up, then another. The Schneeskald follow Morgan like a swarm Jul 15 13:46:08 *HH lobs his sword to Claudia who catches it, then roughly hauls Molly, rocks and all, over his shoulder* Jul 15 13:47:07 * Morgan stops still, waiting for the others to get a safe distance away before concentrating hard, pulling the shards apart and releasing a dome of flame Jul 15 13:49:24 *The sheer force of this magic decimates the Schneeskald entirely, but knocks him off his feet too, banging his head hard on the ground, knocking him out.* Jul 15 13:50:55 *it's sunny where he is, everything bright, and light, and perfect looking. He's at the top of the path down to the cottage, once more standing, unburnt. Dietlinde is hanging their sheets on the line, and Jana is playing on the lawn in her red shoes* Jul 15 13:51:23 * Morgan watches them, confused Jul 15 13:52:14 *they don't notice him at first* Jul 15 13:52:45 * Morgan looks around, starting to walk towards them Jul 15 13:53:12 *Jana spots him first, waving* Jul 15 13:53:37 * Morgan waves Jul 15 13:54:34 *Dietlinde turns, waving too. They both look calm and happy* Jul 15 13:55:24 * Morgan carries on walking Jul 15 13:56:16 *he hears Claudia's voice very quietly Jul 15 13:56:26 * MollyK is now known as Claudia Jul 15 13:57:08 Listen to me. If you can hear me, you have to come back. She's too far away, I can't get her back to save you. Fuck. Jul 15 13:57:35 * Morgan turns round, looking for her Jul 15 13:58:18 *he can't see her, but her voice is coming from the top of the path, out of sight from where he has walked down* Jul 15 13:58:36 * Morgan sighs, looking down at Dietlinde and Jana Jul 15 13:58:41 D: Morgan? Aren't you coming? Jul 15 13:59:14 I don't think its time yet Jul 15 13:59:18 Morgan. For fuck's sake! Come on, man, get your shit together! Jul 15 13:59:33 D: *she looks sad about this* Jul 15 14:01:15 I'm sorry... I've got so much to do, to make things... better Jul 15 14:01:30 * Claudia sounds really frantic and deeply distressed "You useless, lazy, arrogant, son of a bitch! Come on! Even Heinzharold is smarter than you!" Jul 15 14:01:54 *Dietlinde just nods, going back to pegging up the washing* Jul 15 14:02:11 * Morgan takes one last look at them before walking up the path Jul 15 14:02:32 *the top of it is bright white and very cold* Jul 15 14:02:46 * Morgan keeps going Jul 15 14:03:21 *he comes around, flat on his back and looking up at the bright, grey sky* Jul 15 14:03:46 * Morgan groans, putting his hands to his head Jul 15 14:04:07 * Claudia sobs Jul 15 14:04:20 Fuck you, you colossal fucking asshole! Jul 15 14:04:43 * Morgan shifts, putting his arms around her Jul 15 14:05:23 * Claudia continues to sob, but punches him repeatedly in the arms Jul 15 14:05:36 [Molly. Come to me please] Jul 15 14:05:51 As soon as you're not half-dead I'm going to fucking kill you myself! Jul 15 14:06:11 * Morgan nods, letting her go Jul 15 14:06:23 Help me up would you? Jul 15 14:06:42 * Claudia does so Jul 15 14:07:39 You're pissing blood everywhere Jul 15 14:07:53 Seems like to thing to do. Where's Molly? Jul 15 14:08:09 In the coach by now Jul 15 14:08:34 She thinks I'm dead? Jul 15 14:09:30 They were gone by the time you fell. Possibly. Jul 15 14:10:28 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:10:57 * Claudia looks around, shaking her head "fucks sake. You were out ten minutes. I didn't think you were coming back" Jul 15 14:11:14 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:11:16 Hit my head Jul 15 14:11:27 DEFINITELY SHOULD'VE BRACED Jul 15 14:11:39 * Claudia nods Jul 15 14:11:54 You kept calling for Dietlinde. Jul 15 14:12:15 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:13:15 That stays between us? Jul 15 14:13:21 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:13:28 Fairly sure I was dead Jul 15 14:13:58 Normally alive people breathe and have a heartbeat, so yeah, that's a safe fucking bet. Jul 15 14:14:30 * Morgan nods, picking up the bottle of whiskey, moving towards the carriage Jul 15 14:15:50 *Molly intercepts them at a dead sprint, flinging herself at him, knocking the whiskey from his hand accidentally, and it smashes on a rock as she barrels into him* Jul 15 14:16:07 * Morgan holds onto her tightly Jul 15 14:16:20 * Claudia watches them a moment before inclining her head and heading towards the carriage Jul 15 14:16:26 * Claudia is now known as Molly Jul 15 14:17:00 * Molly clings to him. He feels her tears on his neck "I thought I'd lost you, despite everything!" Jul 15 14:17:14 What the hell were you thinking, going for those rocks?! Jul 15 14:17:32 Oh bugger the stupid rocks! Are you hurt? Jul 15 14:18:10 * Molly pulls back. Her face is smeared with his blood Jul 15 14:18:31 You could've gotten yourself killed Jul 15 14:19:17 That doesn't matter now. *she blinks, looking at his neck* You're bleeding... you're bleeding! Jul 15 14:19:32 Its sort of expected Jul 15 14:19:47 * Molly goes round behind him Jul 15 14:20:01 Oh my god. Sit down before you fall down! Jul 15 14:20:14 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 15 14:20:26 No, after all that I can't come out unscathed Jul 15 14:20:57 You _will_ sit down right now. That is the command of a wife and duchess. No one wants to see your brain. Jul 15 14:21:09 Varick would Jul 15 14:21:13 * Morgan sits down Jul 15 14:21:33 * Molly makes a growl of frustration at him Jul 15 14:22:10 What were you doing with those rocks? Jul 15 14:22:12 * Molly puts her hands on his head. It hurts like hell before it starts to tingle and heal Jul 15 14:22:23 Breaking. The. Circle. Jul 15 14:23:12 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 15 14:24:08 * Molly takes a bandage from her pocket, rubbing the blood from her hands on it Jul 15 14:24:18 Varick could hear it, liebes herz. Jul 15 14:24:29 Hear what? Jul 15 14:24:41 Whatever the fuck that thing was Jul 15 14:25:06 Jormungandr Jul 15 14:25:17 Gesundheit. Jul 15 14:25:29 It's what... never mind. Is he alright? Jul 15 14:26:09 Curious. He wants to know what it was, and why it wants to come to this world. Jul 15 14:26:33 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:26:45 Come on, we need to get back on the move Jul 15 14:27:09 * Molly wraps the bandage around his head, covering one eye like the kitten had in his dream Jul 15 14:27:29 * Molly helps him up Jul 15 14:27:44 Wait, I need to do something Jul 15 14:27:53 * Molly nods, waiting Jul 15 14:28:34 * Morgan goes to the bodies of the coachmen, speaking quietly for a moment before concentrating on them Jul 15 14:29:00 * Molly watches quietly Jul 15 14:31:33 * Morgan waits until they are well alight before moving slowly back to Molly Jul 15 14:32:09 * Molly is looking at the heel of her right hand Jul 15 14:32:34 What? Jul 15 14:32:45 * Molly shows him Jul 15 14:33:11 *there's a burn there, about half an inch across* Jul 15 14:33:25 * Morgan scowls Jul 15 14:33:28 I'm sorry blossom Jul 15 14:33:36 * Molly shakes her head Jul 15 14:33:50 It was from the dome. Jul 15 14:34:00 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:34:16 It will not heal. Jul 15 14:34:27 * Morgan scowls harder Jul 15 14:35:04 That is an unpleasant turn of events Jul 15 14:35:09 * Molly just nods, walking beside him Jul 15 14:35:43 Inside the dome, under the ice... it was like there was another world in there. Jul 15 14:35:53 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:35:54 layers Jul 15 14:36:00 Layers? Jul 15 14:36:46 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:36:58 Thats about where I got lost too Jul 15 14:37:04 * Molly nods Jul 15 14:37:18 I am sorry about the whiskey Jul 15 14:37:44 There's one more bottle with the horse Jul 15 14:37:52 * Molly nods Jul 15 14:38:00 That won't go far Jul 15 14:38:26 It'll do for now Jul 15 14:38:46 * Molly shakes out her hands a moment "Let's get to Seeufer, somewhere safer for a while" Jul 15 14:39:10 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:39:14 I'll need to speak to my father Jul 15 14:39:23 * Molly nods Jul 15 14:39:34 I don't know how to explain any of this Jul 15 14:39:40 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:39:45 I'll take care of it Jul 15 14:39:51 * Molly nods Jul 15 14:40:09 Do you need anything else from me? Jul 15 14:40:30 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 15 14:40:31 always Jul 15 14:40:39 What is it? Jul 15 14:41:23 Just be with me, always Jul 15 14:43:32 * Molly smiles Jul 15 14:43:45 That is romantic, my love Jul 15 14:43:59 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:45:09 * Molly offers him her hand Jul 15 14:45:25 * Morgan takes it Jul 15 14:45:42 *where her ice burn touches his hand, it is Jul 15 14:46:03 Where her burn touches his hand, it is ice cold. Jul 15 14:46:18 * Morgan frowns Jul 15 14:46:24 I wonder if _I_ can deal with that Jul 15 14:46:35 * Molly shrugs Jul 15 14:46:43 I do not know, my love Jul 15 14:46:54 Would you have me try? Jul 15 14:47:06 Would that not bother you? Jul 15 14:47:21 I'll manage Jul 15 14:47:41 * Molly nods, loosening her grip so he can look at it Jul 15 14:48:03 * Morgan looks at it closely, rubbing his finger on it, concentrating Jul 15 14:48:28 *he feels the skin warm, and Molly tremble a little* Jul 15 14:48:47 * Morgan stops, pulling his finger away Jul 15 14:49:03 *everything looks back to as it should* Jul 15 14:49:45 * Morgan looks at her Jul 15 14:49:50 Are you alright? Jul 15 14:49:55 *he can hear the tinking noise almost like at a blacksmiths* Jul 15 14:50:01 Yes... it's pleasant Jul 15 14:50:33 * Morgan glances round Jul 15 14:51:10 *they are still out of the sight of the carriage, but that is the direction it is coming from Jul 15 14:51:29 * Molly watches him, smiling a little Jul 15 14:51:59 Come on, lets get back to the others Jul 15 14:52:05 * Molly nods Jul 15 14:52:21 It sounds strange, but it almost feels normal Jul 15 14:52:56 What does? Jul 15 14:52:59 Unexpected monsters that have to be dealt with. Jul 15 14:53:33 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:53:37 I know Jul 15 14:54:08 * Molly nods, holding his hand again. This time it is warm all over. Jul 15 14:55:08 *At the coach, HH is using a little hammer and metal splitter on one of the rocks whilst Jarvie supervises him Jul 15 14:55:39 [Thats... odd] Jul 15 14:55:58 [That's Heinzharold for you.] Jul 15 14:56:33 * Morgan nods, moving closer Jul 15 14:56:46 *Adalbrecht comes out of the carriage* Morgan. Here please. Jul 15 14:57:04 * Molly looks at her husband before rolling her eyes Jul 15 14:57:13 * Morgan nods, making his way slowly to him Jul 15 14:57:38 Ad: We are losing time. Are you safe to travel? Jul 15 14:57:55 I'll manage my lord Jul 15 14:58:16 Ad: You will ride in the carriage to Seeufer. Jul 15 14:58:31 No sir Jul 15 14:58:51 Ad: The response you are looking for is "Yes, Father." Jul 15 14:59:19 You would command a duke? Jul 15 14:59:27 *There's a final TING! from HH * Jul 15 14:59:42 Ad: I would command _my son_. Jul 15 15:00:05 * Morgan winceas Jul 15 15:00:07 Yes father Jul 15 15:00:46 *Verity opens the door, looking at Morgan* Oh my dear, dear boy! Jul 15 15:01:09 J, excitedly: I knew it! Jul 15 15:01:21 I'm alright mother Jul 15 15:01:49 V: Come and sit with me, Morgan, we will take care of you Jul 15 15:02:14 I just need a moment with HeinzHarold Jul 15 15:03:03 *His parents let him go, but as he is, Adalbrecht says "Where are the coachmen?" Jul 15 15:03:23 * Morgan beckons him to move away from the coach Jul 15 15:03:37 *Ad follows him* Jul 15 15:03:48 They are dead father. I'm sorry. Jul 15 15:04:12 *He sighs* and their bodies? Jul 15 15:04:39 Burned. There was no choice. I said a prayer for them Jul 15 15:04:53 * Molly nods "Thank you" Jul 15 15:04:58 * Molly is now known as Ad Jul 15 15:05:55 * Ad goes to climb up to drive, and Grendlik joins him, talking quietly. Jarvie and HH are looking at the broken rock Jul 15 15:06:06 * Ad is now known as HH Jul 15 15:06:10 * Morgan moves near them Jul 15 15:06:58 *Inside the black and white rock is a stunning array of colours, rainbow-like* Jul 15 15:07:18 Very pretty Jul 15 15:07:31 J: Labradorite. It's not native to Eisen. Jul 15 15:07:42 Where's it from? Jul 15 15:08:06 J: Far north. Ussura, Vesten. Jul 15 15:08:17 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:08:37 J: what the hell is it doing here? Jul 15 15:09:22 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 15:09:39 J: do you have any idea how much this is worth?! Jul 15 15:09:57 Three bottles of beer and the back end of a pig? Jul 15 15:10:05 * HH laughs Jul 15 15:10:26 J: I could swap one for your ship and still get change, Jul 15 15:10:50 * HH stops laughing Jul 15 15:10:54 Not my ship you couldn't Jul 15 15:11:06 J: A ship like yours then Jul 15 15:11:14 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 15 15:11:19 There aren't any like mine Jul 15 15:11:42 J: you know what I mean, upwards of a thousand guilders each Jul 15 15:11:50 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:11:52 * HH whistles Jul 15 15:12:16 So if one had one in his pocket, right, he could be pretty rich? Jul 15 15:12:32 He could even refer to himself as 'one' Jul 15 15:12:49 J: *she shrugs * if a grand is rich to you, sure. Jul 15 15:12:57 * HH grins at Morgan Jul 15 15:13:05 It's not bad Jul 15 15:13:39 J: how many are there? This one, and the one he has? Jul 15 15:14:12 $at a guess, fourteen more out there$ Jul 15 15:14:22 A few Jul 15 15:14:41 J: come on then, let's get them Jul 15 15:15:06 HeinzHarold and I will fetch them. You keep your fat self in the carriage Jul 15 15:15:39 J: yes, you take your fat mouth and his fat head and fetch them Jul 15 15:15:50 * HH just grins stupidly Jul 15 15:16:48 That's wha' the girls norm'ly say about me. *he then quickly looks round to check for Inga, who isn't there* Jul 15 15:17:10 You deserve a smack for that man. Come on, lets get this done, we need to get moving Jul 15 15:17:25 * HH nods, walking with Morgan Jul 15 15:20:35 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 15 15:32:26 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 15 15:32:50 * MollyK is now known as HH Jul 15 15:34:45 * Morgan hobbles towards the stones Jul 15 15:34:54 * HH looks him over Jul 15 15:35:01 You okay, man? Jul 15 15:35:11 Better than I was. Jul 15 15:35:40 What 'appened? Jul 15 15:35:56 Blew things up Jul 15 15:37:31 * HH nods Jul 15 15:37:47 Got some bruises an' scratches meself Jul 15 15:37:52 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:37:55 Thank you man Jul 15 15:38:22 Never been called some o' the things I was called Jul 15 15:38:43 Never hear that from a duchess again Jul 15 15:38:57 * HH laughs Jul 15 15:39:16 From that one? Bet I will Jul 15 15:39:32 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:39:34 probably Jul 15 15:40:09 She was absolutely livid, man. Woulda been hilarious if it wasn' so important Jul 15 15:40:34 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:40:38 You seen Claudia? Jul 15 15:40:50 Yeah, she's not bad Jul 15 15:41:01 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:41:32 Lets get these things collected and get out of here Jul 15 15:41:35 We're running late Jul 15 15:42:09 * HH nods, looking round. There's no stones, no burnt ground, no cremated bodies Jul 15 15:42:15 What the fuck...? Jul 15 15:42:22 Shit Jul 15 15:42:43 Well damn. Was gonna buy you some new breeches with that. Jul 15 15:43:20 * Morgan shrugs, wincing Jul 15 15:43:21 nevermind Jul 15 15:43:43 Sounding like you need some healin' Jul 15 15:44:22 And we'll explain that to my family... Jul 15 15:44:27 * HH starts heading back Jul 15 15:45:10 We just went up against some snow monster, Molly's healin' is the least of the fucking problems Jul 15 15:45:39 But they don't know about any of that Jul 15 15:45:45 I'll be alright Jul 15 15:45:51 * HH nods Jul 15 15:46:00 Used to getting banged around Jul 15 15:46:22 Getting that way Jul 15 15:46:29 * HH nods Jul 15 15:46:49 Now what? Jul 15 15:47:08 We get a move on Jul 15 15:47:29 Me an' Claudia riding fore and aft? Jul 15 15:48:15 Since I've been commanded to ride in the carriage, aye Jul 15 15:48:24 * HH nods Jul 15 15:48:32 Molly riding with us? Jul 15 15:48:51 Like I could tell her what to do Jul 15 15:48:57 * HH laughs Jul 15 15:49:08 Gotta just pick her up and run with her, man Jul 15 15:49:18 Not sure I could right now Jul 15 15:50:25 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 15 15:50:30 * HH nods "just tell her you need her looking after you, I betcha five guilders she stays in the carriage" Jul 15 15:53:40 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 15 22:36:17 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jul 15 22:38:18 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 15 22:38:30 * MollyK is now known as HH Jul 15 22:38:56 Since I've been commanded to ride in the carriage, aye Jul 15 22:38:56 * HH nods Jul 15 22:38:56 Molly riding with us? Jul 15 22:38:56 Like I could tell her what to do Jul 15 22:38:57 * HH laughs Jul 15 22:38:59 Gotta just pick her up and run with her, man Jul 15 22:39:01 Not sure I could right now Jul 15 22:40:04 Could tell her y' really need her with you. I bet five guilders that'd work Jul 15 22:42:01 Maybe. Not sure. I need to speak with my father anyhow, so I'm going to stick Holzheim back in the carriage Jul 15 22:42:24 * HH nods Jul 15 22:42:58 Whatever, man. Inga is riding with me, so I'm sorted Jul 15 22:45:07 * Morgan nods, making his way to the carriage Jul 15 22:45:51 * HH goes around it to the horses, helping Inga and Molly into the saddle Jul 15 22:46:09 * Morgan looks up at Holzheim Jul 15 22:46:25 Would you mind riding? I need to speak with my father, but we need to get moving Jul 15 22:47:07 G: Of course, no problem *He gets down as easily as one would expect from a good sailor* Jul 15 22:47:29 Reluctant as I am to ask... any chance of a hand up? Jul 15 22:48:02 *Between Adalbrecht and Grendlik they get him up to the top of the carriage* Jul 15 22:49:40 *Grendlik gets mounted, and Molly and Claudia lead their way now, Grendlik, HH and Inga in the back. Adalbrecht gets the horses pulling the carriage* Jul 15 22:50:00 * HH is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 15 22:50:24 Well? Jul 15 22:50:34 You are angry with me? Jul 15 22:51:11 I have no idea what the hell has gone on, and seeing Heinzharold manhandling your wife does not sit well. Jul 15 22:51:29 He was saving her life Jul 15 22:52:19 You did not see her distress. What happened out there? Jul 15 22:54:29 They were taken by the schneeskald... HeinzHarold and Claudia were... held in a gateway Jul 15 22:56:04 * Adalbrecht sighs Jul 15 22:56:12 A gateway, right. Jul 15 22:56:32 * Morgan looks at him, trying to gauge his expression Jul 15 22:57:42 * Adalbrecht looks wearied and out of his depth Jul 15 22:59:03 What do you want me to tell you? Jul 15 22:59:48 I think I need to know the truth, we are still just in my Grafdom, and I need to know what is happening in it Jul 15 23:01:07 There's a race of creatures called the Sidhe... they're... a little like us, but... I don't know, supernatural I suppose... the gateway was an entrance into their realm, I think Jul 15 23:01:30 * Adalbrecht nods slowly Jul 15 23:01:42 Right Jul 15 23:02:13 I've had dealings with them before... the schneeskald are the pets of one of them, I think. Jul 15 23:02:23 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:02:30 Are they still here? Jul 15 23:03:09 Those ones, no... but the ones that attacked me on my way to meet Mina died, and these ones were still here... that being said, I _think_ we closed this particular gateway Jul 15 23:05:01 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:05:05 The danger could remain Jul 15 23:05:57 The schneeskald have long been a part of our history... they used to follow drachen Jul 15 23:07:03 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:07:14 What can we do? Jul 15 23:07:52 Not a great deal... Jul 15 23:07:56 * Morgan looks at his father Jul 15 23:08:07 The one who has them as pets... even _I_ treat him with respect Jul 15 23:08:45 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:09:01 Then we avoid them, as before? Jul 15 23:09:08 * Morgan nods Jul 15 23:09:16 I believe they were a trap today Jul 15 23:09:24 A trap for what? Jul 15 23:09:30 me Jul 15 23:09:39 Why would they want you? Jul 15 23:09:51 They don't want me. They want me dead. Jul 15 23:10:07 But you respected their owner Jul 15 23:10:33 You ever had dealings with someone completely mad? Jul 15 23:10:41 Occasionally Jul 15 23:11:04 You know that sensation that you just don't understand their motivations, that they're completely alien to you? Jul 15 23:11:10 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:11:13 Yes Jul 15 23:11:37 That streams from the Sidhe. Jul 15 23:11:44 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:11:59 We avoid them too then Jul 15 23:12:06 If we can, yes Jul 15 23:12:19 Are you still in danger? Jul 15 23:12:32 Impossible to say Jul 15 23:12:40 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:12:49 How did you get hurt? Jul 15 23:13:15 Lots and lots of little teeth.... Oh, and I hit my head Jul 15 23:13:28 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:13:46 What do you intend to tell the others? Jul 15 23:14:26 That we were attacked Jul 15 23:14:31 By? Jul 15 23:15:11 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 23:15:24 Schneeskald if needs be. It'll give them more reason to avoid them Jul 15 23:15:38 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:15:44 That is reasonable Jul 15 23:15:55 And it's true. Jul 15 23:16:53 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:17:01 Are the others unhurt? Jul 15 23:17:13 * Morgan smiles slightly, nodding Jul 15 23:17:23 Scratches and bruises at most Jul 15 23:17:35 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:17:39 Good Jul 15 23:17:45 * Morgan nods Jul 15 23:18:10 Thank you for following my instruction. Your trust in me means more than I can adequately express Jul 15 23:18:56 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:19:11 In this, you have knowledge that I do not Jul 15 23:20:40 * Morgan nods Jul 15 23:21:48 We still need to push on to Kreutzung tonight. I understand Molly wants to take an early lunch in Seeufer and run an errand Jul 15 23:22:37 * Morgan nods Jul 15 23:22:47 Will there be time for me to seek out a doctor? Jul 15 23:23:00 * Adalbrecht frowns Jul 15 23:23:18 Can't Molly patch you up properly? Jul 15 23:23:52 I'll manage then. I won't hold us up any Jul 15 23:25:12 If you need a doctor, you will have a doctor. Jul 15 23:25:30 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 15 23:25:39 I'll be fine Jul 15 23:26:15 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:26:37 What do you want to tell me? Jul 15 23:26:54 About? Jul 15 23:27:03 You wanted to talk. Jul 15 23:27:33 I wanted to tell you what had happened. I had no intention of leaving you in the dark about the danger we've just faced Jul 15 23:28:05 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:28:14 I appreciate your candour Jul 15 23:29:42 * Morgan nods, looking round Jul 15 23:29:47 Its a good job I never made captain Jul 15 23:30:03 Why? Jul 15 23:30:25 Right now I could only be called captain depth perception... its a deeply unpleasant sensation Jul 15 23:31:00 What? Jul 15 23:31:11 Not being able to gauge distance properly Jul 15 23:31:37 You do need a doctor. Jul 15 23:31:50 No, its the bandage covering my eye, that's all Jul 15 23:32:09 * Adalbrecht looks Jul 15 23:32:23 A sloppy job, she must be upset Jul 15 23:32:33 She thought I was dead Jul 15 23:32:46 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:33:11 That explains her sitting down in the road staring into space Jul 15 23:34:56 * Morgan nods Jul 15 23:35:43 Thankfully you are no, and we can carry on as before Jul 15 23:36:23 You'd have gone on anyway... the wedding must happen Jul 15 23:36:48 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:36:56 Yes, we would. Jul 15 23:37:26 But you'd be very sad, I imagine Jul 15 23:37:36 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:37:38 Yes Jul 15 23:38:17 You cannot get out of sleeping in the snow that easily. Jul 15 23:38:42 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 23:38:59 Truth be told, I'd claw my way back from hell to stand with him Jul 15 23:39:13 * Adalbrecht looks at him seriously Jul 15 23:39:20 For your brother? Jul 15 23:39:23 * Morgan nods Jul 15 23:39:39 That is a change. Jul 15 23:40:37 Its been coming for a while now Jul 15 23:40:43 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:40:58 You would not be in hell. Jul 15 23:41:39 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 23:41:53 No, but I feel its further... it illustrated my point better Jul 15 23:42:07 * Adalbrecht shrugs Jul 15 23:43:00 Clawing your way back from somewhere no one wants to be would be less significant a marker of value that coming back from heaven for someone would be, Jul 15 23:43:41 * Morgan tilts his head, thinking about it Jul 15 23:44:01 I'd do that too Jul 15 23:44:18 * Morgan nods towards Molly Jul 15 23:44:27 For her, too Jul 15 23:44:37 * Adalbrecht smiles Jul 15 23:44:48 She is your wife, that is how it should be, Jul 15 23:46:13 * Morgan nods Jul 15 23:46:42 Let us hope that is never a choice you have to make Jul 15 23:47:51 * Morgan looks at him seriously Jul 15 23:47:59 Again Jul 15 23:48:06 * Adalbrecht frowns Jul 15 23:48:28 How hard have you hit your head? You're not talking sense Jul 15 23:50:06 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 23:50:33 What do you mean? Jul 15 23:50:41 Doesn't matter Jul 15 23:50:50 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 23:53:06 *The miles crawl by. When Adalbrecht points out the boundary marker between the Grafdom of Sudlachenburg and that of Seeufer, Morgan realises he's been dozing off Jul 15 23:54:23 Doesn't look as nice over there Jul 15 23:54:34 * Adalbrecht shakes his head Jul 15 23:54:45 There is no finer Grafdom that Sudlachenburg Jul 15 23:55:07 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 15 23:55:15 For once, I agree with you Jul 15 23:55:44 Maybe I died and went to heaven! Jul 15 23:55:59 * Morgan scowls Jul 15 23:56:42 * Adalbrecht looks at his son, then smiles slightly "Lighten up, Morgan. Stop being such a stick in the mud." Jul 15 23:57:05 * Morgan coughs Jul 15 23:57:41 Yes father Jul 15 23:58:08 * Adalbrecht nods. A few minutes later, Morgan startles himself awake Jul 15 23:58:39 The hell... How long til we stop? Jul 15 23:59:27 Now, and you will go and sleep in the carriage. It's another two hours to Seeufer, give or take.