**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jul 17 17:43:52 2022 Jul 17 17:43:52 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jul 17 17:46:59 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 17 17:57:42 **Molly, Inga, Grendlik and Jarvie return about twenty minutes later, laughing and cheerful. Jarvie immediately parks herself at the table, eating again. Jul 17 17:57:42 J: ten minute walk and I'm starving Jul 17 17:57:42 G: Our daughter will grow strong from it Jul 17 17:57:42 J: Son. *Grendlik shakes his head* The universe would not be foolish enough to miss an opportunity to have another woman like you in it. *Jarvie pauses in her eating, watching him* Jul 17 17:58:22 * Morgan watches her quietly Jul 17 17:59:14 *Jarvie smiles, resuming her consumption* Jul 17 17:59:18 HH, an arm round Inga: $we're gonna have to step up our compliment game before ours are increasing!$ Jul 17 17:59:55 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 17 18:00:02 *Molly gets coffee before coming to stand behind Morgan, a gentle hand on his shoulder* Your parents and Varick are not back yet? Jul 17 18:00:15 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 17 18:00:17 No, not yet Jul 17 18:00:38 We should get everything ready for riding on. We are going to need to decide who will drive the carriage. *this reminds him that driving carts is one of Molly's ineptitudes, along with shearing sheep, making souffles, and playing violin* Jul 17 18:02:06 Perhaps... not you my love Jul 17 18:02:19 * MollyK strokes his shoulder Jul 17 18:02:32 Yes, I think we've all had enough excitement for the day Jul 17 18:02:41 I'll do it Jul 17 18:02:57 **Inga is whispering animatedly in HH's ear, and he nods* Jul 17 18:03:21 * MollyK nods "I am sure Varick would enjoy sitting up with us" Jul 17 18:03:55 * Morgan nods Jul 17 18:04:14 *HH pats her a little as if telling her to calm down* Jul 17 18:04:44 I'll finish my coffee and get started on that, my love Jul 17 18:05:01 $problem?$ Jul 17 18:05:11 HH looks to Morgan: $Inga saw a sewing box with forget-me-nots on the lid$ Jul 17 18:05:28 $Where?% Jul 17 18:07:50 HH: $a shop$ Jul 17 18:08:03 $Fancy going and fetching it for me?$ Jul 17 18:08:35 HH: $spose so. Prophets Mass next week$ Jul 17 18:09:23 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 17 18:09:27 $thanks$ Jul 17 18:10:38 HH: Gonna go for a quick stroll, stretch m' legs Jul 17 18:11:05 * MollyK just nods a little Jul 17 18:11:31 That's a wise idea. Liebes herz, are you going? Jul 17 18:11:43 If you don't mind Jul 17 18:12:02 *Claudia gets her coat* I'll join you Jul 17 18:12:09 * MollyK shakes her head Jul 17 18:12:47 That is fine, my love. I want to see Rosa and Stuart anyway Jul 17 18:12:57 * Morgan nods Jul 17 18:13:24 * MollyK moves back so he can stand up Jul 17 18:13:53 Am I taking your shirt for washing, or is it beyond saving? Jul 17 18:14:11 I think its a lost cause Jul 17 18:14:35 HH grins: like its owner Jul 17 18:15:56 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 17 18:17:30 *Molly kisses his cheek before he goes. Claudia leads the way down the stairs, HH following. Inga is hanging back to check Morgan is okay* Jul 17 18:17:35 * MollyK is now known as Inga Jul 17 18:17:51 You do not need to come if you're not feeling up to it Jul 17 18:18:19 * Morgan puts his arm around her, hugging her slightly for a moment Jul 17 18:18:36 I'm alright, but if you'd prefer some time with HeinzHarold, Claudia and I can make ourself scarce Jul 17 18:19:05 We're okay, we'll ride together when we get on the road again Jul 17 18:19:26 * Morgan nods Jul 17 18:20:01 Does it hurt a lot? Jul 17 18:20:23 * Morgan glances round Jul 17 18:20:32 Not nearly so much as it did, if you get my drift Jul 17 18:20:39 * Inga nods Jul 17 18:20:45 That's good. Jul 17 18:22:07 *She gives them all directions towards a shop between the Inn and Marta's. As they are walking along a very expensive coach passes, marked with the Fischler crest Jul 17 18:23:10 * Morgan watches it for a moment Jul 17 18:25:34 *other people on the road doff their caps* Jul 17 18:25:58 C: *she mutters* that prick. Jul 17 18:26:17 * Inga looks a bit shocked, but HH laughs Jul 17 18:26:33 Isiah? Jul 17 18:26:44 C: Looks like it. Jul 17 18:28:55 I've not seen him since that week I punched him in the face Jul 17 18:29:13 HH: Goin' to say hello then? Jul 17 18:29:47 * Morgan nods, shuffling along toward the coach Jul 17 18:31:26 * Inga is now known as Isiah Jul 17 18:33:19 * Isiah looks resplendent in his finery when Morgan gets there, talking to another man in the coach, Nussbaum the high court judge and Order Operative Jul 17 18:34:27 * Morgan watches them, not interrupting Jul 17 18:35:21 *they seem to be casually chatting Jul 17 18:35:41 * Morgan clears his throat Jul 17 18:35:44 Excuse me gentlemen Jul 17 18:36:06 * Isiah pushes open the door of the coach Jul 17 18:36:44 Your Excellency, good afternoon Jul 17 18:37:03 *Nussbaum greets him similarly Jul 17 18:37:23 My Lord, my apologies for interrupting but... it felt improper to not come and say hello Jul 17 18:37:32 Get in, it is freezing out there. Jul 17 18:37:53 * Morgan pulls himself into the coach, grunting Jul 17 18:38:19 My brother is observing one of the traditions in Graben before his wedding, so being out in it is good practice for me Jul 17 18:38:30 * Isiah nods Jul 17 18:38:42 His Grace has already left for Graben Jul 17 18:39:27 * Morgan nods Jul 17 18:39:38 My brother is extremely proud to have him as a wedding guest Jul 17 18:40:20 Of course. His Grace does not attend every wedding he is invited to, but he appears to have some special tenderness for your family. Jul 17 18:41:32 N, very nonchalantly: A young woman almost being murdered in one's house has that effect, my Lord. Jul 17 18:42:03 * Isiah looks somewhat unimpressed by this Jul 17 18:43:07 That may have contributed some but... from our first meeting we have gotten on well, though I'm sure there was much consternation at his attending my wedding Jul 17 18:44:27 An almighty disaster that turned out to be. Jul 17 18:45:14 * Morgan tilts his head Jul 17 18:45:16 Meaning? Jul 17 18:46:27 Alarice. She would not have been able to wreak such devastation otherwise. Jul 17 18:46:44 N: I am certain she would have found a way. Jul 17 18:46:47 * Morgan shrugs Jul 17 18:51:30 * Isiah has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 17 19:12:14 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 17 19:13:23 How is Her Excellency now? Jul 17 19:13:28 * MollyK is now known as Isiah Jul 17 19:13:52 Alarice was frighteningly devious and driven, and not one of us saw it... Molly is well, completely healed Jul 17 19:14:24 * Isiah nods "I am told you will take Gottkirchen soon" Jul 17 19:14:48 A few years but, yes Jul 17 19:14:55 *Nussbaum subtly writes with pencil on a slip of paper* Jul 17 19:15:11 You will be a very busy man within my Konigsreich Jul 17 19:15:42 You intend to keep me busy when that time comes? Jul 17 19:16:06 You will be at the limits of your capacity with two grafdoms. Jul 17 19:16:40 *Nussbaum folds up the paper very small, putting it in his palm Jul 17 19:16:49 There is time before that becomes the case... Jul 17 19:17:12 That is what we all hope with our elders Jul 17 19:17:27 * Morgan nods Jul 17 19:17:42 As much we wish to prove ourselves, we wish for their longevity more Jul 17 19:17:54 Indeed we do Jul 17 19:18:40 Perhaps by the time that comes to pass, you will trust me Jul 17 19:18:57 And you will trust me also Jul 17 19:19:34 How about we do our best to not have any more fist fights for a starter? Jul 17 19:19:41 * Isiah nods Jul 17 19:19:49 That would be preferable Jul 17 19:19:57 * Morgan nods Jul 17 19:20:19 How is Sabine? Jul 17 19:20:33 * Isiah 's jaw ripples Jul 17 19:20:42 She is well. Jul 17 19:20:50 * Morgan frowns slightly Jul 17 19:20:59 A sore subject? I intended no offence Jul 17 19:21:19 I have released her from my protection Jul 17 19:22:21 Ah. My apologies, I was not aware, otherwise I'd have not mentioned her. *he looks at him for a few moments* How are you? Jul 17 19:22:55 I am well, and in search of a suitable young noble woman to become my wife Jul 17 19:23:41 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 17 19:23:51 How... noble? Jul 17 19:24:33 Noble enough to pass on good blood to our children, not so noble as to be too influenced by her family. Jul 17 19:25:21 * Morgan nods Jul 17 19:25:59 Can I ask your opinion on an Eisenfurst? Jul 17 19:26:07 Certainly Jul 17 19:26:14 Trague Jul 17 19:26:24 *Nussbaum watches them quietly* Jul 17 19:26:53 He is competent, and has a particular interest in making his City religiously neutral Jul 17 19:27:30 Has your father told you of my plans in terms of religion for Gottkirchen? Jul 17 19:28:10 No, though I am sure you will appreciate the challenges of installing an Objectionist Graf in a traditionally Vaticine grafdom Jul 17 19:28:24 * Morgan nods Jul 17 19:29:03 I have no intention of stopping people practicing their belief as they have. Jul 17 19:29:13 * Isiah nods Jul 17 19:29:57 The Vaticine people will follow their faith even into death. Better to be a Martyr than a Heretic. Jul 17 19:30:20 * Morgan smiles Jul 17 19:30:58 I quite like being a Heretic... but I will not be forcing any martyrdom. Jul 17 19:31:06 * Isiah nods Jul 17 19:31:11 That would be wise Jul 17 19:31:23 * Morgan shrugs slightly Jul 17 19:31:47 I'd rather we celebrate Theus, even though our ways are different Jul 17 19:32:01 * Isiah nods Jul 17 19:32:05 Indeed Jul 17 19:32:41 N: My Lord, we should progress on Jul 17 19:33:30 *Isiah nods. Nussbaum offers Morgan his hand* Good day, your Excellency Jul 17 19:34:16 * Morgan shakes it before inclining his head to Isiah Jul 17 19:34:20 *Nussbaum slips the small folded paper into Morgan's hand* Jul 17 19:34:50 * Isiah inclines his head too "I am sure we will see each other again soon" Jul 17 19:35:10 No doubt my lord. Jul 17 19:35:16 * Morgan climbs slowly out of the coach Jul 17 19:35:46 * Isiah gives the order to move off once he is clear Jul 17 19:35:54 * Isiah is now known as HH Jul 17 19:36:26 * HH comes over to Morgan "that was short an' sweet" Jul 17 19:36:38 Thats because... he's a prick Jul 17 19:36:45 * Morgan looks at the piece of paper Jul 17 19:37:30 * HH laughs Jul 17 19:38:16 "requiem resolved. Discredit attempt within Posen. Good work. 152 will find you in Graben" Jul 17 19:38:59 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 17 19:40:40 Sending y' love letters? Jul 17 19:41:03 * Morgan puts it in his pocket before tapping his nose Jul 17 19:41:43 You wanna go to this shop or not? Jul 17 19:42:47 * Morgan nods Jul 17 19:42:53 Aye Jul 17 19:44:52 * HH goes back over to Inga. In the shop the assistant shows him a large wooden box with carved forget-me-nots on the lid. Inside the fabric is white and embroidered with them throughout. He knows enough about sewing to know it's a good layout with plenty of storage pockets. The four of them look at it. Jul 17 19:46:05 * HH shrugs "just looks like a box to me, but I know you an' her have a thing for forget-me-nots" Jul 17 19:46:33 Its very functional, actually Jul 17 19:46:58 C: Girls love it when something is "functional" Jul 17 19:47:32 * HH starts laughing, and she glares at him "Get your mind out of the gutter, Heinzharold." Jul 17 19:47:51 *Inga looks at Morgan* I think she'd love it Jul 17 19:48:22 I'm inclined to agree Jul 17 19:48:57 Having this one then? Jul 17 19:49:22 * Morgan nods Jul 17 19:49:23 definitely Jul 17 19:52:23 *the purchase is done, and they make their way back slowly* Jul 17 19:53:28 Less confusin' than last time. You've just found out thirty years of war is done, and yer best mate is stood by a window in Freiburg eyeing up a bloody brocade sewing box! Jul 17 19:54:30 Have you considered its because you're a bit slow? Jul 17 19:54:42 I: That's the one he took home for Dietlinde. *Morgan knows he has never told Inga about it* Jul 17 19:55:01 * Morgan looks at her Jul 17 19:55:06 How do you know that? Jul 17 19:55:12 * HH nods "still faster than you. Yeah, lil darlin, that's the one" Jul 17 19:55:46 I: Molly told me about it. She heard about it from Martha, who heard about it Sascha Jul 17 19:55:53 From* Jul 17 19:56:06 Gossips, the lot of you Jul 17 19:56:29 They're jus' covertly sharing information. Jul 17 19:57:59 I: She said Sascha still has it Jul 17 19:58:13 Thats somewhat surprising Jul 17 19:58:29 * Morgan nods Jul 17 19:58:36 A little surprised she said anything about it Jul 17 19:58:56 I: Molly tells me everything Jul 17 19:59:12 * HH and Claudia both have to try not to laugh Jul 17 19:59:56 I know Jul 17 20:02:09 $I'm gonna tell her$ Jul 17 20:03:05 $Tell her what?$ Jul 17 20:03:35 $the tavern and the stables$ Jul 17 20:03:58 $She wouldn't believe you$ Jul 17 20:04:14 $yeah she would$ Jul 17 20:04:52 * Morgan shrugs slightly Jul 17 20:05:59 * HH is now known as Inga Jul 17 20:06:07 Do you think she's okay? Jul 17 20:07:09 There's a lot going on and we're both finding it hard to deal with Jul 17 20:07:26 Is there anything we can do? Jul 17 20:08:58 You already are Jul 17 20:09:00 * Morgan smiles Jul 17 20:09:22 Are we? Jul 17 20:10:47 You're here for us Jul 17 20:11:02 *All three of them nod* Jul 17 20:11:17 I do wonder if perhaps she could do with some time to talk with you though Jul 17 20:11:52 HH: give us that, I'll put it in our trunk, you guys keep 'er busy Jul 17 20:12:06 * Inga nods "what about?" Jul 17 20:12:28 * Morgan hands him the box Jul 17 20:12:37 We've had a difficult day Jul 17 20:13:57 * Inga nods Jul 17 20:14:02 I will do that Jul 17 20:14:35 * Morgan smiles at her Jul 17 20:14:42 You mean so very much to her... you know that? Jul 17 20:17:09 * Inga smiles Jul 17 20:17:20 She means a lot to me too, like family Jul 17 20:17:53 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:20:01 **HH stops outside for his little covert mission. Adalbrecht, Verity, and Varick are already back, and the last of the food is bundled up. Adalbrecht pays Rosa, significantly more than the room or food would have cost. Everyone gets to the coach, Molly and Varick on top waiting for Morgan to join them. HH, Claudia, Adalbrecht, and Grendlik are Jul 17 20:20:01 mounted up, only Jarvie and Verity in the carriage. Jul 17 20:20:55 * Morgan hauls himself onto the coach Jul 17 20:22:32 *Molly hands him the reins with a smile* Jul 17 20:23:25 **Varick sits in the middle, playing with a little metal horse with a jointed head, tail, and legs as they get moving, and waits til they're out of Seeufer to say** Papa, what was in the forest? Jul 17 20:23:30 * Inga is now known as Varick Jul 17 20:23:52 What do you mean? Jul 17 20:25:30 I heard a monster in the forest Jul 17 20:25:44 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:27:44 * Varick looks up at him earnestly Jul 17 20:27:48 What was it? Jul 17 20:28:36 I think its called a Jormungandr... that's what the Vesten call it Jul 17 20:29:34 What is that? Jul 17 20:29:51 *Molly frowns* It has a name?! Jul 17 20:30:06 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:30:21 A monster in their mythology Jul 17 20:31:05 What sort of monster? Jul 17 20:31:49 I only saw a bit of it really... sort of... snakey... Jul 17 20:32:53 Did you kill it? Jul 17 20:33:07 No... I closed the gateway it was trying to come through Jul 17 20:33:18 * Varick looks worried Jul 17 20:33:25 Will it come back again? Jul 17 20:33:50 Don't worry Jul 17 20:34:14 Okay, Papa Jul 17 20:34:25 * Varick leans against Morgan Jul 17 20:34:32 I am scared though Jul 17 20:34:50 I'm sorry about that Jul 17 20:35:00 * Varick nods Jul 17 20:35:29 I know you can kill it, Papa. You fought monsters before, remember? Jul 17 20:35:37 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:35:39 Yes I did Jul 17 20:39:27 You will kill the jormungandr, I know it Jul 17 20:39:45 *Molly glances at Morgan sadly* Jul 17 20:39:57 Hopefully I won't have to Jul 17 20:40:08 I hope so Jul 17 20:40:31 Did Mama fix your head? There was a lot of blood on you. Jul 17 20:41:45 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:41:51 She said you wouldn't want to see my brain Jul 17 20:42:44 Your brain came out?! Jul 17 20:42:57 *Molly smiles a little* Jul 17 20:43:57 Don't know, I couldn't see it Jul 17 20:45:32 M: No, his brain did not come out, but he did take a chunk of his skull off Jul 17 20:45:54 * Varick stares open- mouthed "Awesome!" Jul 17 20:46:10 Told you Jul 17 20:46:48 *Molly shakes her head with exasperation* If I had know you would be so enthused, I would have brought the broken bit with us. Jul 17 20:46:59 * Varick looks at Morgan Jul 17 20:47:10 We have to go back for your skull, Papa! Jul 17 20:47:42 My father wouldn't want us taking more time Jul 17 20:48:14 But that's your skull! You actual bones! Jul 17 20:48:20 Your* Jul 17 20:48:23 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:49:09 M: Maybe if we come this way another time we could go and look Jul 17 20:49:21 Okay... Jul 17 20:50:01 * Varick is quite about ten minutes before he says "what did Papa's brain look like?" Jul 17 20:51:00 M: like a brain. They all look the same really. Jul 17 20:51:45 Oh. When can I see a brain, Papa? Jul 17 20:52:52 I'd say we could take the top of HeinzHarolds head off, but we all know he doesn't have a brain Jul 17 20:53:05 * Varick laughs Jul 17 20:53:21 M: like a breadbox with no loaf in it, apparently Jul 17 20:53:28 Quite so Jul 17 20:53:56 Is that why the man with the bum calls him breadbox? Jul 17 20:55:20 I'd imagine so Jul 17 20:55:40 When will my friends give me a nickname? Jul 17 20:55:46 * Morgan shrugs Jul 17 20:55:50 I don't have one Jul 17 20:56:09 Why don't you? Jul 17 20:56:44 * Morgan shrugs Jul 17 20:56:46 No ida Jul 17 20:56:52 Mama calls you liebes herz, liebling, my love, and little cabbage. Jul 17 20:57:05 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:57:17 True but thats... that's more pet names, rather than nicknames Jul 17 20:57:29 What's the difference? Jul 17 20:57:49 Nicknames are things a lot of people can use... pet names, no-one else would use them Jul 17 20:58:06 But Florrie calls you ballhead, and that's a cabbage Jul 17 20:58:16 *Molly giggle quietly* Jul 17 20:58:45 Thats because she's a bit young to understand what pet names are... besides, that's not the same as what your mama calls me Jul 17 20:58:53 Why? Jul 17 20:59:12 * Morgan shrugs Jul 17 20:59:16 It just... isn't really Jul 17 20:59:30 Grown ups are confusing Jul 17 20:59:39 Like you said, its a type of cabbage, not little cabbage... yes, we are Jul 17 21:00:01 Sorgi calls Claudia Claude Sometimes when no one is around Jul 17 21:00:18 * Varick looks at Morgan "does he?" Jul 17 21:00:24 Molly* Jul 17 21:00:36 * Morgan nods Jul 17 21:01:03 But no one else says it. Is that a nickname or a pet name? Jul 17 21:02:10 Pet name... because its just him that calls her that... Claudia has trouble trusting people, so its a very special thing for her to let him call her that Jul 17 21:02:40 Did her mama lock her in cupboards too? Jul 17 21:03:30 No, not at all. Jul 17 21:03:52 We can't call her that? Jul 17 21:04:18 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 17 21:04:51 I don't think she'd like it Jul 17 21:06:06 * Varick considers this Jul 17 21:06:20 Papa? Jul 17 21:07:25 yes? Jul 17 21:08:44 Does Claudia love Sorgi? Jul 17 21:09:01 *Molly looks a little surprised* Jul 17 21:09:01 I think so Jul 17 21:09:12 Are they going to get married? Jul 17 21:10:06 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 17 21:10:11 No Jul 17 21:11:03 Oh good, I don't want to be a page boy _again_. Jul 17 21:11:23 But you looked very smart Jul 17 21:12:07 * Varick nods Jul 17 21:12:20 But I am getting waaaaaaay too old for it now Jul 17 21:12:55 Oh I don't know Jul 17 21:14:47 Is she going to be his Good Friend? Jul 17 21:15:36 Difficult to say Jul 17 21:16:51 Oh, okay. Jul 17 21:17:14 [Someone should warn parents about this!] Jul 17 21:21:08 [I agree] Jul 17 21:22:03 What was the bet you made with Heinzharold, Papa? Jul 17 21:22:48 I bet him a pair of my fathers trousers... Jul 17 21:23:46 A pair of his trousers for what? Jul 17 21:23:56 *Molly smiles, looking curious* Jul 17 21:24:16 Snail race Jul 17 21:27:25 M: why did he want your Father's trousers? Jul 17 21:29:40 We had to bed something outrageous and difficult to get a hold of Jul 17 21:29:55 What did he bet, Papa? Jul 17 21:31:06 HIs fathers anvil Jul 17 21:31:19 * Varick and Molly laugh Jul 17 21:31:29 But that would be too heavy! Jul 17 21:33:13 * Morgan shrugs Jul 17 21:33:19 Who won? Jul 17 21:35:10 He did, because he cheated Jul 17 21:35:20 How? Jul 17 21:36:28 He picked up the snail and ran with it Jul 17 21:37:14 * Varick laughs, Molly smiles faintly, pulling her coat tighter around her Jul 17 21:37:23 Did you give him the trousers? Jul 17 21:38:06 No, I, predictably, got caught Jul 17 21:38:21 * Varick likes this more Jul 17 21:38:25 How, Papa? Jul 17 21:38:42 He was wearing them at the time Jul 17 21:39:06 * Varick laughs so hard Molly has to catch hold of him Jul 17 21:39:14 M: steady, Varick. Jul 17 21:39:52 Why didn't you just take them from the washing? Jul 17 21:41:21 Because the bet was it had to be something they were using at the time Jul 17 21:42:29 What happened then? Jul 17 21:42:43 *Molly doesn't appear to be fully listening* Jul 17 21:43:23 I was very told off Jul 17 21:44:56 * Varick laughs Jul 17 21:45:05 Did you have to go in the study? Jul 17 21:45:14 The study? Jul 17 21:45:36 Grandpa's office Jul 17 21:45:58 * Morgan nods Jul 17 21:46:23 Was he alone when you tried to take his trousers? Jul 17 21:47:36 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 17 21:48:43 * Varick looks excited that the tale gets worse Jul 17 21:48:49 Who was there, Papa? Jul 17 21:49:56 Grunhelm Jul 17 21:50:20 Grunhelm?! Wow! Jul 17 21:50:37 Brave, right? Jul 17 21:50:44 Yeah! Jul 17 21:50:58 *Molly still doesn't seem to be listening* Jul 17 21:51:18 [are you alright?] Jul 17 21:51:34 [I... I don't know] Jul 17 21:51:36 HeinzHarolds still scared of Grunhelm Jul 17 21:51:40 [what's wrong?] Jul 17 21:51:55 Are you still scared too? Jul 17 21:52:17 I don't know that scared is the right word Jul 17 21:52:27 [I nearly... Varick and I nearly lost you. He nearly lost another Father.] Jul 17 21:52:40 [I'm still here] Jul 17 21:52:58 [yes, but still.] Jul 17 21:53:12 Are you terrified? Jul 17 21:53:18 Absolutely not Jul 17 21:53:37 Did you get locked in a cupboard? Jul 17 21:53:46 [It shows that we must work together closer] Jul 17 21:53:52 No, my parents never did that Jul 17 21:54:02 What did you get? Jul 17 21:54:06 spanked Jul 17 21:54:09 And shouted at Jul 17 21:54:12 *she just nods slightly* Jul 17 21:54:33 Were you cross? Jul 17 21:55:16 That he cheated? Jul 17 21:55:22 [You need to let it go] Jul 17 21:55:41 That Grandpa spanked you Jul 17 21:55:50 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 17 21:55:57 [it is so easy as that?] Jul 17 21:55:58 Its just something that happened now and then Jul 17 21:56:20 Did you try being good? Jul 17 21:56:38 [Look at me, a picture of serenity and calm. Nothing is to be gained from dwelling on what was nearly lost] Jul 17 21:56:53 Most of the time but... I was naughty now and then Jul 17 21:57:05 Why were you naughty? Jul 17 21:58:08 Well... sometimes a grownups idea of what is naughty and a childs idea aren't the same Jul 17 21:58:38 Oh. Okay Papa Jul 17 21:59:39 * Varick makes his horse move bit by bit like it is walking, and is soon drowsy as it is nap time. Jul 17 22:00:00 **They have to stop for Jarvie an hour later, good timing as Varick has started to fully fall asleep, and once his cousin waddles back to the coach it is just Molly and Morgan on the coachman's bench. Jul 17 22:00:00 **The land is more open now, the trees sparse except for little copses. It's colder too, no shelter from the wind. The fields are damaged from the War, and unlikely to produce good crops yet. Molly has not been to this part of Eisen before, one that was very badly hit by the fighting. She has remembered gloves for a change, shawl covering her hair Jul 17 22:00:00 beneath her coat* Jul 17 22:00:37 We should talk, whilst we have privacy. Jul 17 22:00:42 * Varick is now known as Molly Jul 17 22:00:47 If you wish Jul 17 22:01:12 I will try to let it go... but it's scared me badly Jul 17 22:01:52 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:02:07 I can't say it hasn't me... Jul 17 22:02:17 * Molly nods Jul 17 22:02:22 I was pained beyond measure. I felt like my very heart was being ripped apart. Even now, the pain lingers here *she taps her chest* Jul 17 22:02:42 * Morgan nods, frowning Jul 17 22:03:45 Why do you frown? Jul 17 22:04:39 I don't like thinking of you in pain my love Jul 17 22:04:50 * Molly nods Jul 17 22:05:01 I know, liebling. I will be alright Jul 17 22:05:15 * Morgan nods, sighing Jul 17 22:06:30 *she looks around at the scenery* Though it might have seemed it, I was not unmoved by your choice to return, not at all. Jul 17 22:07:28 * Morgan looks at her, watching her quietly Jul 17 22:07:48 * Molly looks back to him seriously Jul 17 22:07:53 It means a great deal to me, more than you likely imagine, but I was very surprised by it Jul 17 22:08:04 Why? Jul 17 22:09:18 It never occurred to me that you would have to make that choice, and even less that you would come back. Jul 17 22:10:22 It surprised HeinzHarold, especially knowing that you would grow closer to Sebastien Jul 17 22:10:32 * Molly nods Jul 17 22:10:46 I can understand his reasoning Jul 17 22:12:03 I wanted to be with you. The hardest part was seeing the sadness on her face when I was not staying Jul 17 22:12:15 * Molly nods Jul 17 22:12:26 I am sorry. I have never asked that of you, nor would I ever. Jul 17 22:13:00 I know. It was entirely my choice Jul 17 22:13:11 * Molly nods Jul 17 22:13:16 You were worried that I would be distressed that you were there with them? Jul 17 22:13:50 It wasn't a consideration. I wanted to come back to you Jul 17 22:14:12 No, afterwards, when you told me. Jul 17 22:14:20 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:14:21 aye Jul 17 22:14:32 I assumed nothing else. You are too good a man not to go to heaven, and of course that is where heaven would be for you. It is what you wished for so much. Jul 17 22:15:15 Its troubling me Jul 17 22:15:28 That you made a mistake? Jul 17 22:15:57 No... that we will not be together there Jul 17 22:16:27 We do not know that... we do not really know anything Jul 17 22:16:35 No... I suppose not Jul 17 22:17:16 Even the Nibelungen have no clue anymore Jul 17 22:17:27 At the moment Jul 17 22:17:57 If you had not been in my dream last night... Jul 17 22:18:08 It wasn't just yours Jul 17 22:18:21 Though... Madchen warned me Jul 17 22:18:30 Did she? Jul 17 22:18:59 Sort of, aye Jul 17 22:19:32 The nightmare trap does not seem to stop the warnings Jul 17 22:19:40 No, it doesn't Jul 17 22:19:57 And it does not stop you seeing her Jul 17 22:20:11 * Morgan frowns slightly Jul 17 22:20:16 Are you... jealous? Jul 17 22:20:29 * Molly shakes her head Jul 17 22:20:34 No, my love Jul 17 22:20:46 * Morgan watches her for a moment before nodding Jul 17 22:20:53 * Molly frowns Jul 17 22:20:59 Should I be? Jul 17 22:21:28 I wondered if perhaps you hold against me that I speak with her in your dreams but you do not Jul 17 22:21:47 Absolutely not. The thought did not occur to me at all Jul 17 22:21:59 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:22:17 Would you be? Jul 17 22:22:24 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 17 22:22:25 probably Jul 17 22:22:31 * Molly smiles Jul 17 22:22:54 In the ones I remember, she is fond of you, even when she is mine and Seb's daughter Jul 17 22:23:06 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:23:11 She knows who we are Jul 17 22:23:42 More importantly, she seems to know more about what will happen than the Nibelungen do Jul 17 22:23:52 * Morgan grins briefly Jul 17 22:24:12 Its so very petty but... that look of surprise when I knew more than they expected was very gratifying Jul 17 22:24:21 * Molly giggles Jul 17 22:24:31 I did wonder if you were feeling that Jul 17 22:24:47 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:24:54 You love proving people wrong about you Jul 17 22:26:07 To a point... I very much enjoy pulling people who think they know more up short Jul 17 22:26:20 * Molly smiles a little "That must have been awfully tough when I told you you were a good man, worthy and deserving of happiness, and you realised I was right and you were wrong" Jul 17 22:26:39 * Morgan shrugs Jul 17 22:28:12 As enormous as all the revelations have been, some things make sense. We would always have meant something to each other, even as friends. Of course we would, because it is almost certain we would have had to face the future as allies. Jul 17 22:29:42 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:29:44 true Jul 17 22:30:13 Marta will attend Jarvie. She examined her and said the baby is doing very well. She agrees the baby is due in early March Jul 17 22:30:27 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:30:34 Good... she's eating an awful lot Jul 17 22:30:46 * Molly smiles Jul 17 22:31:03 It is cold, and she is having a baby. Jul 17 22:32:05 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:32:26 Holzheim rather surprised her with his comment earlier, didn't he Jul 17 22:32:35 * Molly nods, smiling Jul 17 22:32:41 That was very sweet Jul 17 22:32:47 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:33:24 He was so solicitous at Marta's, and so proud of how she and the baby are doing. Jul 17 22:33:43 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:34:09 It's nice, he is so happy, and I think even Jarvie is becoming so Jul 17 22:34:26 Aye, I'm inclined to agree Jul 17 22:34:49 Sometimes maybe life doesn't give people what they want, but gives them what they need Jul 17 22:35:19 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:35:42 Marta is less familiar with Artemisia and Queen Anne's Lace than with similar herbs more commonly used. She gives Chasteberry instead, as the effects wear off quicker and most women become impatient to conceive immediately after finishing it. Jul 17 22:35:59 I see... Jul 17 22:36:35 She said they should expect no pregnancy for the first three months after finishing the Artemisia, and then fertility will return some time in the three months after that, denoted by the return of courses to their normal patterns. Occasionally, it can take up to a year for that to happen. Jul 17 22:36:53 * Morgan frowns Jul 17 22:36:54 right Jul 17 22:37:18 * Molly doesn't see the frown Jul 17 22:37:22 The Queen Anne's Lace should be kept until the return of the course proper. Artemisia tricks the body to think it is already with child, Queen Anne's Lace stops the breasts producing milk to prepare for it. If they are both stopped together, it will be uncomfortable and messy. Jul 17 22:37:36 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:37:38 right Jul 17 22:37:57 Inga is going to discuss it with Heinzharold, but I expect she will stop the Artemisia with the next course or the one after. It is best to stop it within the first week. Jul 17 22:38:08 * Morgan nods Jul 17 22:38:18 I see Jul 17 22:38:32 That would be two weeks from now for her, and the end of December. Three months later is the end of March, and we will be due back in late April. I see no good reason why she should not do that if she wishes. Jul 17 22:38:49 No, no, of course Jul 17 22:39:04 * Molly nods Jul 17 22:39:40 Marta is well, quite busy, although she is past the worst time of year Jul 17 22:39:54 Worst time Jul 17 22:39:55 ? Jul 17 22:40:48 September and October are very busy months. Apparently there is something about Prophet's Mass and New Year That brings out the desire for babies in couples Jul 17 22:41:05 Or the alcohol Jul 17 22:41:11 * Molly smiles Jul 17 22:41:21 That could certainly play a large part Jul 17 22:42:47 I think that was all I needed to tell you from my visit Jul 17 22:42:55 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 17 22:43:32 Has that answered what you wished to know? Jul 17 22:43:47 Some, aye Jul 17 22:43:56 Was there anything else? Jul 17 22:44:07 No, not... specifically Jul 17 22:44:15 Generally then? Jul 17 22:45:12 I don't know... I was thinking about the future, what Madchen had said Jul 17 22:45:24 What did she say? Jul 17 22:45:45 That you were already pregnant when I... Jul 17 22:46:02 I think that almost impossible Jul 17 22:46:12 * Morgan looks at her Jul 17 22:46:17 I've died three times... Jul 17 22:46:28 Yes, I know Jul 17 22:46:40 Impossible just means less likely to us Jul 17 22:46:50 * Molly nods Jul 17 22:47:17 Alright. I think it somewhat unlikely but potentially possible. Is that better? Jul 17 22:47:27 No, not really Jul 17 22:47:34 * Molly smiles Jul 17 22:47:39 What then, my love? Jul 17 22:47:44 * Morgan shrugs Jul 17 22:48:18 Did you know my father has been praying for some sort of intervention so that we don't have to decide? Jul 17 22:48:43 * Molly frowns briefly, speaking quietly "You are wanting her to be correct..." Jul 17 22:49:40 * Morgan doesn't reply Jul 17 22:49:49 * Molly watches him Jul 17 22:49:54 Liebes herz... Jul 17 22:50:40 * Morgan sighs Jul 17 22:50:44 Its difficult to answer Jul 17 22:50:50 Why? Jul 17 22:52:06 Because we _shouldn't_, we have so much to do... and we are committed to doing what we promised to do in exchange for titles, land, all of that... Jul 17 22:52:36 But things have changed? We know what the convergence is for, what is at stake? Jul 17 22:52:55 * Morgan shrugs Jul 17 22:53:01 That is not a factor Jul 17 22:53:09 When what is? Jul 17 22:53:21 That I want children with you Jul 17 22:53:34 * Molly nods thoughtfully Jul 17 22:53:51 And you are coming to hate our duty? Jul 17 22:54:20 Hate, no... mildly resent, perhaps... Jul 17 22:54:30 * Molly nods Jul 17 22:54:41 I see... Jul 17 22:55:27 What if... I stopped the herbs, and we just use the sponge soaked in brandy...? Jul 17 22:56:03 If I'm honest, I don't know what the difference would be... and it could take a full year anyway just for fertility to return Jul 17 22:57:15 The sponge has no lasting affects, by six hours after removing it it would be ineffective Jul 17 22:57:51 I see Jul 17 22:58:19 It would allow us to retain some control of the timing whilst allowing my body to be ready Jul 17 22:58:53 * Molly watches his reaction closely Jul 17 22:59:15 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 17 23:00:44 If it is to take a year, and you would actively pursue it within that time frame, we will not want the additional delay Jul 17 23:01:10 But the commitment to the trade with Capperlucia... Jul 17 23:01:35 Jarvie was still working until last week. I could still work. Jul 17 23:01:59 She digs things up... not at sea for months at a time Jul 17 23:02:24 Hard physical work. I would be mostly lounging around eating and reading Jul 17 23:02:42 I suppose so Jul 17 23:03:16 I know it is dangerous to sail, my love. But today it has been dangerous just travelling in a coach. Jul 17 23:03:45 * Morgan looks suddenly scared Jul 17 23:03:55 * Molly looks concerned Jul 17 23:04:00 What, my love? Jul 17 23:04:05 How the hell are we supposed to face things like this if you are with child?! Jul 17 23:04:47 I have no idea. I suppose I will just have to get used to it Jul 17 23:05:04 * Morgan scowls Jul 17 23:05:16 I could not bear to lose either of you Jul 17 23:05:50 I know. Believe me, I know. But we are _needed_. Jul 17 23:06:13 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:06:53 I can only hope that the time does not come until the children are all grown, unfraid, and ready to stand and fight, Jul 17 23:07:29 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:07:35 God I hope so Jul 17 23:07:40 * Molly nods Jul 17 23:08:46 We can not control that. But that is where my concern lies. The longer we wait, the younger they might be, and as you say, how would be save the world if I was round and unwieldy? Jul 17 23:09:16 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:09:25 That is a damn good question Jul 17 23:09:30 * Molly nods Jul 17 23:10:14 It does not feel good that we are going to bring our children into a War. But then, your parents had to face the same dilemma Jul 17 23:10:58 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:11:04 No, I know Jul 17 23:11:25 * Molly nods, sighing Jul 17 23:11:39 But it does not do to avoid that which makes us uneasy Jul 17 23:11:47 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:11:53 No Jul 17 23:12:12 * Molly leans her cheek to his shoulder, quiet a while Jul 17 23:13:00 Could you give up Gottkirchen and the titles to have children now? Jul 17 23:13:26 I think the damage to our reputations would be... catastrophic Jul 17 23:13:59 And if it was? If it meant we had to leave Eisen and raise them elsewhere? Jul 17 23:14:38 I'm not sure I could do that to my family. I have cost them so much Jul 17 23:14:47 * Molly nods Jul 17 23:15:07 I can understand why you would feel that Jul 17 23:15:36 I would not want for them to not be able to see their grandchildren Jul 17 23:15:45 * Molly nods Jul 17 23:15:54 Yes, that would distress them Jul 17 23:16:43 We need for the Nibelungen to be able to see the paths again... Jul 17 23:19:18 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:20:50 This is far from the simple life I hoped to give you Jul 17 23:21:36 But you have given me what I needed Jul 17 23:23:47 * Molly smiles slightly Jul 17 23:23:55 An actual hole in the head... Jul 17 23:24:32 Gave that to myself Jul 17 23:24:53 * Molly shrugs Jul 17 23:26:04 A broken heart at the thought of your passing? Jul 17 23:26:40 Molly... Jul 17 23:26:47 Yes? Jul 17 23:27:38 Stop being cruel to yourself Jul 17 23:28:15 I am sorry, my love. Things are rather enormous, and I do not know where to start with them Jul 17 23:28:29 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:28:41 * Molly takes a deep breath Jul 17 23:29:25 Alright. Everything is planned and prepared for us to go to Capperlucia this time. There is no need to rearrange that, and besides, I do wish to see it. Jul 17 23:30:13 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:31:01 Only speaking with Faulk can potentially change that arrangement, and we cannot see him for a few days. Nothing can be done for that now. Jul 17 23:32:20 That reminds me... I saw Isiah Fischler Jul 17 23:32:43 Did you? Is he well? Jul 17 23:32:56 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:33:02 He and Sabine are no more... again... Jul 17 23:33:09 * Molly nods Jul 17 23:33:37 They have a very unstable relationship Jul 17 23:33:43 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:33:52 He says he's looking for a young noble woman to be his wife Jul 17 23:34:00 * Molly nods Jul 17 23:34:36 It is probably a good time, he needs to fill his nursery before he becomes Eisenfurst Jul 17 23:35:12 * Morgan nods Jul 17 23:38:01 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 17 23:43:51 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)