**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Aug 5 00:00:09 2022 Aug 05 00:00:09 * Morgan looks at her before blushing Aug 05 00:01:15 * Edward smiles at her "You look perfect, Schwesterlein. Once your husband's brain resumes its function I am sure he will confirm that" Aug 05 00:01:46 * Morgan blinks rapidly Aug 05 00:01:54 Yes, absolutely Aug 05 00:01:58 *Molly giggles, looking at Morgan* You do look a little like Curtis did when he slipped off the bench! Aug 05 00:02:23 * Morgan nods Aug 05 00:02:37 * Edward smiles "This sounds interesting. Another time?" Aug 05 00:02:52 *Molly hands Morgan the sash* Aug 05 00:03:24 * Morgan looks at Edward, nodding Aug 05 00:03:26 Ready? Aug 05 00:03:36 * Edward nods "I am" Aug 05 00:03:52 * Morgan nods, moving to blindfold him Aug 05 00:04:29 *Molly watches his hands raptly as he does it. He sees a little shiver run through her* Aug 05 00:05:17 * Morgan tests the knot before nodding to Molly Aug 05 00:05:22 right. Lets get this done Aug 05 00:06:04 *She blinks* Oh! Yes... of course. *she looks up at him a moment, pupils wide* Aug 05 00:07:37 * Edward waits patiently Aug 05 00:07:47 * Morgan nods towards the door Aug 05 00:07:51 Lead the way my love Aug 05 00:11:12 *Molly opens the door. The room inside is Mina's sitting room, and she is stood waiting. Her dress is a warm satin cream, also with little hints of gold, a slightly more modern cut. Like with Molly's, it is perfectly suited. Her hair is not yet done, so it is in one long braid over her shoulder. The seventeen year old Morgan would have been utterly Aug 05 00:11:12 blown away with her Aug 05 00:11:49 * Morgan inclines his head, leading Edward in Aug 05 00:11:51 Lady Hapsburg Aug 05 00:13:54 *Mina smiles, but her attention is on the blindfolded Edward in most of his uniform* Your Excellency. Aug 05 00:14:42 * Morgan leads Edward to a chair, sitting him down Aug 05 00:15:46 Thank you Morgan. Put a chair so Mina can sit next to me please Aug 05 00:17:36 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 05 00:19:27 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 05 08:57:58 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Aug 05 09:08:56 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Aug 05 09:12:04 * Morgan nods, moving a chair Aug 05 09:15:13 * MollyK is now known as Edward Aug 05 09:15:25 [are we to stay?] Aug 05 09:16:13 [Yes] Aug 05 09:16:27 *Mina sits with Edward and puts her hands on his when he opens his hands in his lap* Aug 05 09:16:42 How does she look, brother? Aug 05 09:16:54 * Morgan mutters Aug 05 09:16:57 With her eyes Aug 05 09:17:29 *Molly smiles* She looks beautiful, Edward Aug 05 09:17:56 * Edward nods Aug 05 09:18:48 Mina: What is going on? This is very irregular Aug 05 09:19:12 * Morgan scratches his nose Aug 05 09:19:31 If there was ever an expression that sums my actions up perfectly, that is it. Aug 05 09:19:48 *Molly finds a seat* [are you expecting trouble?] Indeed it is Aug 05 09:20:00 [potentially, yes] Aug 05 09:20:58 I have to tell you something. Several things, in fact. I have pushed the ceremony back until sunset, to give you some time to adjust. Aug 05 09:22:04 *Mina nods, her expression giving nothing away* I am listening Aug 05 09:22:30 * Morgan squeezes his brothers shoulder before stepping back Aug 05 09:24:09 * Edward seems to be pondering where to start Aug 05 09:24:23 *Mina looks at Morgan's expression for hints* Aug 05 09:25:00 * Morgan is watching her seriously Aug 05 09:25:19 M: Has something happened to my Father? Aug 05 09:26:12 * Edward shakes his head "Not to the best of my knowledge, I have not seen him myself, but I would have been told immediately." Aug 05 09:27:03 I saw him first thing, he seemed quite well Aug 05 09:27:19 *Mina nods* Aug 05 09:28:29 There is no gentle way to say this, Mimi, but Rief is gone. *her expression becomes inscrutable, but because there are a lot of emotions there, rather than none* Aug 05 09:29:10 Mina: He has taken off for the woods... do not have him followed please. Aug 05 09:30:13 * Edward 's expression is mostly hidden by the sash, but it likely matches Molly's puzzled frown Aug 05 09:31:30 He has not left, he is dead. I am sorry for the pain that will give you and your Father, especially today Aug 05 09:32:39 *Mina doesn't look pained so much as surprised* when? _how_? Aug 05 09:33:22 * Edward strokes her hands with his thumbs Aug 05 09:34:26 * Edward 's tone is serious and factual, but it is not stilted. There is no fear or guilt in it. It's almost paternal Aug 05 09:36:02 Rief orchestrated a plot against us, and against Graben. It was uncovered and resolved, but it was a closer call than any of us would like. Aug 05 09:36:36 * Edward takes a moment to plan his direction. Mina's courtly cover has returned Aug 05 09:37:09 *Molly glances at Morgan a moment* Aug 05 09:37:48 [This is not going to be easy] Aug 05 09:37:57 [no] Aug 05 09:40:43 It started out in the forest, and we followed him back here. Meanwhile the plot had been uncovered here, and he had been apprehended and contained. Some things fell into place for Morgan and I, and we came to confront him. Aug 05 09:41:16 *Mina stays quiet, but shakes her head slightly* Aug 05 09:41:38 What are you struggling with Mina? Aug 05 09:42:36 Mina: It is awful, and I do not want to believe it, yet I know it is true because Edward would not lie to me Aug 05 09:43:00 * Edward bows his head a little Aug 05 09:43:37 * Morgan smiles slightly, tapping Edwards shoulder Aug 05 09:43:38 Go on Aug 05 09:44:59 We arrived just as he shape-shifted. *Edward pauses a moment. Mina looks a little alarmed* Aug 05 09:45:31 M: Are you hurt?! Aug 05 09:46:15 *Molly tilts her head slightly, but stays quiet* Aug 05 09:46:30 [Not quite the reaction I expected there] Aug 05 09:46:33 * Edward shakes his head Aug 05 09:46:41 [no...] Aug 05 09:47:17 Morgan got hurt, but he has the constitution of an ox and Molly to tend him, he will be fine Aug 05 09:47:44 *Mina starts to weep, looking to Morgan* I am sorry, I am so sorry Aug 05 09:48:16 * Morgan moves, kneeling in front of her, watching her closely Aug 05 09:48:25 Some of this is not a surprise, is it? Aug 05 09:48:54 *Mina shakes her head* No... Aug 05 09:49:08 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 05 09:49:24 You are in no way to blame for his actions Aug 05 09:49:33 * Edward is squeezing her hands gently Aug 05 09:49:39 * Edward is now known as Mina Aug 05 09:50:18 I was going to tell you, all three of you, after the wedding. I did not want to spoil the day for you all. Aug 05 09:50:58 * Mina kisses the back of both her hands Aug 05 09:51:03 *E Aug 05 09:51:29 E: Tell us what you know, Mimi. Aug 05 09:51:51 * Mina looks at Morgan Aug 05 09:51:56 [Would you sit with me? I'm feeling somewhat exposed] Aug 05 09:52:47 *Molly immediately does so, as much of her side touching his as she can* Aug 05 09:53:31 I've known that Rief could become a wolf since we were children Aug 05 09:54:02 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 05 09:56:15 *Mina's demeanour of courtly politeness has dropped* When we were young, it was just something he could do. We used to go hunting for rabbits, and he would change so that we were able to track them. I would throw balls for him, and brush his fur Aug 05 09:57:28 * Mina is watching Morgan's reaction intention because she cannot watch Edward's Aug 05 09:57:36 Intently* Aug 05 09:58:01 * Morgan nods Aug 05 09:58:04 Who else knew? Aug 05 09:58:26 When we were that young, no one but he and I Aug 05 09:59:02 I don't imagine it would've gone down well had others found out... and now? Aug 05 10:00:58 They did find out. My Mother and Father, and his Mother. When I was seven and he was ten, Rief bit me. It was quite serious, and my Mother heard me screaming. Rief couldn't change back quick enough Aug 05 10:01:53 * Morgan nods, urging her to continue Aug 05 10:02:18 E: *he reaches forward, touching her flank* the scars here... Aug 05 10:02:58 * Mina nods, taking his hand away "you will wrinkle my dress, my Lord" Aug 05 10:05:06 Rief despised himself for it. His control, both when changed and over the changing, was becoming weak. It was decided he could not safely go to the Academy in Tannen, or socialise. His Father took him to a cabin in the mountains, and I did not see him for years. Aug 05 10:05:45 * Morgan nods Aug 05 10:08:57 The next year, my Mother died, and Rief went to the back of our minds. His Father had instilled enough control, and so Rief went into the army. He moved back when the War finished, he has an estate in Graben. _Had_ an estate. My Father and I were in Freiburg, and I met Edward *she smiles*. There had been talk of Rief and I marrying, but I impressed Aug 05 10:08:57 upon my Father than despite the necessary delay, I would only marry Edward. Aug 05 10:10:00 *Edward smiles at this. Molly lays her hand on Morgan's lower back, rubbing gently* Aug 05 10:10:37 * Morgan nods Aug 05 10:15:48 Once Edward was banished, Rief made it clear he did not want to marry me either, but would do his duty if that was his Freiarr's wish. I knew he was spending most of his time in the wilderness, and much of that in wolf form. I held out, if I could not marry Edward I did not want to marry at all, but it was becoming clearer after your wedding that Aug 05 10:15:51 my Father was aging, and I was considering that I might have to yield when I got the letter to come to see you in Fischler. Aug 05 10:16:38 * Morgan frowns, looking guilty, nodding Aug 05 10:18:41 Things changed when Father and I returned with news that I was getting married to Edward. Rief was here more, keen to help with the planning and to look after Father. I thought he was relieved, as I was Aug 05 10:19:08 But he was not Aug 05 10:19:25 I do not know Aug 05 10:20:02 Do you think perhaps he was positioning himself in your fathers favour? Aug 05 10:20:25 * Mina shakes her head Aug 05 10:21:23 He was very keen to be helping Edward get to know Graben, and he told my Father he would serve as his advisor, to help him here. I thought Rief was being kind Aug 05 10:21:44 * Morgan nods Aug 05 10:22:37 You should know, the shape-shifting comes from his Father. We do not share that blood. Aug 05 10:23:46 That form of... magic is an Ussuran trait Aug 05 10:24:02 His Father is half-Ussuran Aug 05 10:24:08 * Morgan nods Aug 05 10:24:17 I know Aug 05 10:25:03 He lives up in the mountains. I should go to tell him Aug 05 10:25:19 *Edward and Molly both say "No!" Aug 05 10:25:43 Whats his father's name? Aug 05 10:25:55 Ivan Aug 05 10:26:19 * Morgan nods slightly Aug 05 10:26:25 Is there anything else you want to tell us? Aug 05 10:27:24 I am sorry I did not tell you before you got hurt, but I did not foresee him hurting anyone else. Aug 05 10:28:01 Don't fret at that, it was mostly my own doing anyway Aug 05 10:28:18 How did he die? Aug 05 10:28:48 Edward, do you wish to tell her? Aug 05 10:28:53 *Molly glances at Morgan* Aug 05 10:29:27 E: I ended it with my sword Aug 05 10:29:44 Was it quick? Aug 05 10:30:32 E: Yes Aug 05 10:30:33 * Morgan scowls briefly Aug 05 10:31:33 E: I did what had to be done, and saved my brother. Aug 05 10:32:15 * Mina nods "As you should have. Thank you, Edward." Aug 05 10:32:36 *Edward bows his head a little* Aug 05 10:33:36 * Morgan watches his brother Aug 05 10:33:45 What do you want to do, Edward? Aug 05 10:34:32 E: I want to take this damned blindfold off. *he smiles* Aug 05 10:35:13 I'm afraid that is not possible Aug 05 10:35:47 E: I know. *he rubs Mina's hands again* explain the plot to her please Aug 05 10:39:20 He took my hair and ring as proof of our deaths, leaving the mercenaries to kill us at dawn then follow him down here. He had the Eisenfurst convinced they were under orders of some Ussuran. They were coming for your valuables. They understood Rief's plan was to mine the drachenstone seam but certain people whose opinion I trust don't believe that was the endgame. He had everyone locked down, guards on station to stop anyone moving about. Aug 05 10:40:03 And we knew nothing about it? Aug 05 10:40:21 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 05 10:41:24 You were all still asleep, it was late... or early, depending on your view. He told Molly and the Eisenfurst of our demise, and the Eisenfurst called for reinforcements and agreed that, with your fathers ill health, the sensible thing to do was to marry you to Rief. Aug 05 10:42:37 He wanted to marry me? Aug 05 10:43:42 He wanted the power of the position he would end up in... and having helped foil a plot against the Konigsreich, the Eisenfurst would certainly be inclined to listen to him in future, thinking about it. Aug 05 10:44:30 * Mina nods Aug 05 10:45:40 He would have earned himself a position of power, and with subtle reminders of his heroism could have steered His Grace. It was a savvy manoeuvre. Aug 05 10:45:50 *Edward smiles a little* Aug 05 10:46:44 HIs error, in that regard, was lack of information Aug 05 10:46:55 [They are going to be a very dangerous couple to make an enemy of, politically...] Aug 05 10:47:08 What information did he lack? Aug 05 10:47:10 [oh yes indeed. I'm glad they're on our side] Aug 05 10:47:48 [And with subtle reminders of how their marriage came to be...] Aug 05 10:48:07 He claimed I gave my ring to him so Molly could have it... she knows I would not relinquish it under any circumstances. He also said that he was only released because he was the only one who speaks Ussuran Aug 05 10:48:12 [I don't follow] Aug 05 10:48:23 [it matters not] Aug 05 10:48:32 [I disagree] Aug 05 10:48:53 * Mina smiles "Did you foil his plot, Molly?" Aug 05 10:49:30 [I was not being serious, just suggesting we would have our own political leverage with them] Aug 05 10:49:50 *Molly shrugs* I would not go that far Aug 05 10:50:40 E: I would say that between the two of them, out there and down here, they foiled it together Aug 05 10:53:59 * Morgan shrugs Aug 05 10:57:21 The mercenaries were all able to shape shift... while we were telling the EIsenfurst the basics of what happened, the plot... Edward suddenly jumped up and left the room... he'd realised what it took me a couple of minutes to catch, that shifting is an Ussuran ability... and that Rief was part Ussuran, _so_... I chased him, arrived just in time to hear him shifting. The rest... you've heard Aug 05 10:58:03 So Eddie is down-playing his own role Aug 05 10:59:02 E: It would have been realised soon enough without me Aug 05 10:59:17 Dekker seems to think that is a family trait... Aug 05 10:59:37 * Mina smiles Aug 05 10:59:42 I like Dekker Aug 05 10:59:55 *Molly nods* And I Aug 05 11:01:06 *Edward smiles* One of the best parts of last night was watching Father and Dekker boxing Aug 05 11:01:19 * Mina and Molly look at each other Aug 05 11:01:36 Molly: Werewolves I can believe, but... Aug 05 11:02:03 You should've seen the look on Edwards face Aug 05 11:02:20 M: Was it priceless? Aug 05 11:04:16 * Morgan nods Aug 05 11:04:26 Utterly clueless. It was glorious. Aug 05 11:04:53 E: Dekker has long been able to outbox everyone I have seen him up against, and _Father_ was matching him Aug 05 11:05:09 M: That is quite surprising, Aug 05 11:06:09 * Morgan nods Aug 05 11:06:49 How are the others? It must have been a difficult fight? Aug 05 11:07:51 * Morgan sighs Aug 05 11:08:00 perhaps... it is time to continue, Edward Aug 05 11:09:41 E: There is more to say, but nothing as urgent as tha-... *he is interrupted by a knock at the door. Edward jumps at it, because it is Verity's knock* Aug 05 11:10:49 * Mina and Molly both look troubled Aug 05 11:11:03 * Morgan jumps up, pulling Edward from the chair towards the door to the adjoining room Aug 05 11:12:09 * Mina calls for Verity to come in, whilst in the dressing room Edward pulls off the sash Aug 05 11:12:19 * Mina is now known as Edward Aug 05 11:12:51 If she catches us she is going to gently scold us Aug 05 11:13:44 * Morgan smiles, speaking very quietly Aug 05 11:13:48 A fate worse than death Aug 05 11:14:17 * Edward nods, looking at the state of the room, sighing quietly Aug 05 11:14:24 All her lovely dresses Aug 05 11:15:49 An excellent opportunity for you to spoil her Aug 05 11:17:40 I am a bit cash poor right now. I will find a solution Aug 05 11:19:15 I've no doubt Aug 05 11:19:41 * Edward nods Aug 05 11:19:59 Maybe I'll poke that drachenstone seam Aug 05 11:20:45 *He can hear the women chatting away* Aug 05 11:21:01 Just gently? Aug 05 11:22:26 A few hundred guilders worth of gently Aug 05 11:23:10 You know the Eisenfurst has said it is not to be mined? Aug 05 11:25:23 * Edward nods Aug 05 11:25:59 I am not serious. I could have tried renting myself out to bored noble women, if I wasn't marrying Mina Aug 05 11:27:02 You could get a job in a noblemans kitchen Aug 05 11:28:04 And ruin my hands again? No thank you Aug 05 11:28:31 * Morgan nods Aug 05 11:28:52 I will help in the short term... a lady cannot be expected to not have dresses Aug 05 11:30:37 I already owe Molly three hundred Aug 05 11:31:00 [I think anything else Edward might wish to say will have to wait] Aug 05 11:31:07 A wedding gift perhaps? Aug 05 11:31:15 [right, ok] Aug 05 11:31:17 * Edward nods Aug 05 11:31:25 If you wish, brother Aug 05 11:32:32 We may as well go, mother will be here some time I suspect Aug 05 11:33:24 * Edward nods Aug 05 11:33:48 I am less worried about telling her the rest for now. She trusts me. Aug 05 11:34:27 * Morgan nods Aug 05 11:36:13 * Edward opens the door into the hall quietly Aug 05 11:36:38 Are you going to get changed, or staying in uniform? Aug 05 11:36:53 * Morgan shrugs Aug 05 11:36:58 I'm not entirely sure Aug 05 11:37:30 * Edward waits til they're back in his room before sitting down Aug 05 11:37:35 She knew. Aug 05 11:38:57 * Morgan nods Aug 05 11:40:13 Yes... she did Aug 05 11:40:48 I do not know if I am relieved or upset Aug 05 11:41:15 Lets go with relieved, shall we Aug 05 11:41:46 * Edward nods Aug 05 11:42:05 I wonder though if it will hit her properly later Aug 05 11:42:35 Tough to say... though she was more alarmed at the possibility of you being hurt than him being dead Aug 05 11:43:46 * Edward nods Aug 05 11:43:52 I would hope so Aug 05 11:44:45 * Morgan nods Aug 05 11:46:14 He bit her. He fucking bit her. They should have shot him. Aug 05 11:47:54 I'm not so sure Aug 05 11:48:51 You might think differently if she was your wife, or you had seen the scar I saw in Koln the other day Aug 05 11:49:23 * Morgan looks at him sympathetically Aug 05 11:49:53 You might think differently if you'd experienced that loss of control of your magic, where some base instinct takes over Aug 05 11:50:19 * Edward sighs Aug 05 11:50:28 Sorry, I did not think of that Aug 05 11:51:14 Why would you? Its unthinkable to most Aug 05 11:52:27 It is just that I hate that he put his mouth on her, his teeth, and bit her Aug 05 11:52:45 I know. Aug 05 11:53:18 I should see how the others are coping with it all Aug 05 11:54:26 Surprisingly well from what I saw when I spoke to them. I might go an introduce myself to whomever has a supply of the coffee I like, since you drink brown water Aug 05 11:54:46 Though, I'm probably supposed to stick by your side, just to make sure you don't run off Aug 05 11:54:54 * Edward laughs Aug 05 11:55:20 Only Theus himself could pull me off now. Aug 05 11:55:34 * Morgan opens his mouth briefly, before shutting it Aug 05 11:55:37 * Edward groans "Pull me away, I meant" Aug 05 11:55:45 I think... I'm going to tell Potts you said that and see what he makes of it Aug 05 11:56:42 *This reminds him of Molly accidentally calling him Papa when she was on top of him and kissing his neck the previous week* Aug 05 11:57:00 I dread to think Aug 05 11:57:05 [are you somewhere out of sight?] Aug 05 11:57:13 * Morgan nods ,moving to the door Aug 05 11:57:16 Come on then Aug 05 11:57:37 [uhhh just a moment... okay, now I am] Aug 05 11:58:00 [I just... I remembered you called me something last week] Aug 05 11:58:05 * Edward checks his hair, then grabs his coat Aug 05 11:58:38 [oh? Did I call you a silly goose again?] Aug 05 11:59:04 [No... you were atop me, kissing my neck...] Aug 05 11:59:41 [oh no... I hoped you had forgotten! *she sounds a little embarrassed and amused*] Aug 05 12:00:04 [I had... but I have remembered] Aug 05 12:00:40 [do you wish me to apologise?] Aug 05 12:00:48 [ah... no. ] Aug 05 12:01:04 You still intend to tell Mina about... nevermind Aug 05 12:01:18 [to reassure you I was not thinking about him?] Aug 05 12:01:32 Yes, but not immediately Aug 05 12:01:55 [I did not think that] Aug 05 12:02:18 She needs to know about Florrie, and to know that, she'd need to know about me, as you did Aug 05 12:02:26 [you are perplexing me, my love] Aug 05 12:02:45 And tomorrow will be time enough Aug 05 12:02:53 [I'm sorry, it just returned to me, that's all] Aug 05 12:03:19 [but not unpleasantly?] Aug 05 12:03:31 aye... I was more wondering if she still needed to know about my abilities but... with one must come the other, and you will not hide things from her Aug 05 12:03:36 [Not at all] Aug 05 12:04:12 [Well, mon petit chou, perhaps I will catch you off guard and say it again one day then] Aug 05 12:04:34 [possibly] Aug 05 12:04:44 No, and I think her words confirmed that my instinct was right Aug 05 12:04:57 * Morgan nods Aug 05 12:04:59 [if it would amuse you, I shall] Aug 05 12:05:39 * Morgan nods Aug 05 12:05:41 Indeed Aug 05 12:07:22 [are _you_ somewhere unwatched?] Aug 05 12:07:38 [No, I'm afraid not] Aug 05 12:08:00 [oh dear, that is unfortunate...] Aug 05 12:08:28 Could've done with asking her to play along with the story, mind... Aug 05 12:09:33 We are going to be truthful, aside from the shifting. There was a plot, it was foiled, we had to end it Aug 05 12:10:05 Then... I suggest you speak immediately with the Eisenfurst. You don't want him feeling we have pulled the rug from under him or are painting him as gullible Aug 05 12:10:52 *he gets the image of her collarbone, just a hint of the sheer white fabric of her negligee peaking out from behind the neckline of her maid of honour dress* Aug 05 12:11:01 Why do you think I sent the note? Aug 05 12:11:13 * Morgan stops for a moment, closing his eyes before moving again Aug 05 12:11:23 I thought that was just to tell him you were pushing back the ceremony Aug 05 12:11:29 No Aug 05 12:12:39 [Am I diverting you from your tasks, mon petit chou?] Aug 05 12:12:48 [Somewhat my love] Aug 05 12:13:00 [a shame] Aug 05 12:13:12 [indeed] Aug 05 12:13:13 * Edward leads the way downstairs Aug 05 12:14:39 [And I now have a ruined dressing room all to myself...] Aug 05 12:15:22 Remember, the ceremony will be more romantic at sunset, and everyone should enjoy lunch and socialising Aug 05 12:16:58 You want me to lie and pretend everything is wonderful? Aug 05 12:17:20 Will the ceremony be more romantic at sunset? Aug 05 12:17:56 * Morgan shrugs Aug 05 12:18:00 If you like that sort of thing Aug 05 12:18:02 Should everyone get on with lunch and socialising? Aug 05 12:18:34 * Morgan grins Aug 05 12:18:38 Alright, I'll stop being an ass Aug 05 12:19:08 Is that possible, brother? *he grins* Aug 05 12:19:41 * Morgan shrugs Aug 05 12:19:44 We'll find out I suppose Aug 05 12:19:55 * Edward nods Aug 05 12:20:27 Lets see Heidi's pleasure at having chopped up Zench's blanket Aug 05 12:21:14 * Morgan nods Aug 05 12:22:01 She will be gleeful that Potts had to wear just that Aug 05 12:22:59 * Morgan nods Aug 05 12:23:32 You can see the difference between him alone and when he is with her Aug 05 12:23:48 I saw some of that difference earlier... pressed against a wall... Aug 05 12:24:03 * Edward laughs Aug 05 12:24:48 If I had a guilder for every time I have caught them in a compromising position... but let's be honest, all men get swept away at times. Aug 05 12:25:02 * Morgan sighs Aug 05 12:25:08 Not as often as they should, in some cases Aug 05 12:25:24 What do you mean? Aug 05 12:26:23 * Morgan smiles Aug 05 12:26:30 Don't worry about it Aug 05 12:26:46 Oh god you mean Father. Aug 05 12:27:47 I meant me, actually... I'd rather not consider that about father... Aug 05 12:28:11 I am still reeling from slapping his face this mor Aug 05 12:28:14 Morning Aug 05 12:28:31 You slapped his face? Aug 05 12:28:38 * Edward nods Aug 05 12:28:49 He had started to pass out again Aug 05 12:29:07 Ah. Aug 05 12:30:05 Not for fun! Aug 05 12:30:20 No, I'm sure Aug 05 12:30:50 Why are you here and not rectifying that? Aug 05 12:31:11 Because she's in with your wife to be, helping her deal with all of this Aug 05 12:31:26 * Edward smiles Aug 05 12:31:49 Mina would understand you needing your wife a few moments Aug 05 12:32:22 I have plans to redress my absence from her later Aug 05 12:32:37 * Edward shrugs Aug 05 12:32:43 It's your ship Aug 05 12:33:31 I might take her for a walk in the grounds once we have seen the others Aug 05 12:33:56 Just be careful you do not get caught. Aug 05 12:36:44 *they get to the top of the stairs. Inga, HH and Varick are in the hall below* Aug 05 12:38:45 I'm not HeinzHarold, man Aug 05 12:39:56 * Edward snorts Aug 05 12:40:08 You're better at not getting caught? Aug 05 12:40:43 * Edward heads down the stairs Aug 05 12:41:30 He spent a good chunk of the war getting caught so I could go and rescue him Aug 05 12:42:50 * Edward smiles, watching Varick come running for Morgan Aug 05 12:42:57 * Edward is now known as Varick Aug 05 12:43:08 Papa! Aug 05 12:43:28 * Morgan rushes towards him, dropping to his knees to gather him up in a hug Aug 05 12:43:43 * Varick hugs him tightly Aug 05 12:43:48 I missed you! Aug 05 12:44:03 Oh I missed you too Aug 05 12:44:51 Where is Rief? He said he would tell me about the wolves in Ussuran when he came back Aug 05 12:45:26 *HH watches Morgan over Varick's shoulder sadly* Aug 05 12:45:38 * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold briefly Aug 05 12:45:44 Come on, lets go for a walk in the grounds Aug 05 12:46:18 E: I am going to see the others, make sure Heidi hasn't burnt my curtains down. Aug 05 12:47:06 * Morgan nods, standing and taking Varicks hand Aug 05 12:48:38 *Edward offer Inga his arm* Lady Lehenstreue, would you care to join me? *she watches him a moment, distrustful, and HH gently pinches her waist* Go with Edward, save me some coffee. Aug 05 12:49:57 *Inga does as she is told. Edward says quietly "You are a baronet's wife, you do not need to be nervous" Aug 05 12:50:19 $How long before she slaps him?$ Aug 05 12:50:27 HH $she's trying not to$ Aug 05 12:51:06 * Varick looks to Morgan "come on Papa" Aug 05 12:51:39 * Morgan nods, leading hi out towards the gardens Aug 05 12:52:21 *He finds a nice wooden gazebo, and the bench by it is shielded from the house by a five foot hedge Aug 05 12:52:30 *HH comes along* Aug 05 12:52:54 * Morgan sits the boy on the bench, sitting down beside him Aug 05 12:54:53 * Varick looks at him, swinging his legs Aug 05 12:55:15 You know that what people can do isn't connected to whether or not they are good people? Aug 05 12:55:42 * Varick nods Aug 05 12:56:59 Yes, Papa Aug 05 13:06:48 I'm afraid Rief has died, Varick Aug 05 13:07:17 * Varick shakes his head, tears in his eyes, his lower lip jutting out Aug 05 13:07:22 No Papa Aug 05 13:08:07 * Morgan pulls his close Aug 05 13:08:20 I'm sorry, but it's true. He... did bad things Aug 05 13:09:51 * Varick cries for a minute Aug 05 13:10:06 Why did he do bad things? Aug 05 13:11:06 I'm not sure... we think it was for power, but... I don't know for sure yet Aug 05 13:12:41 Why do the people I like always die? Aug 05 13:13:07 I'm still here, Edwards still here, your grandfather is still here Aug 05 13:14:41 * Varick nods Aug 05 13:15:18 But I liked him too. I felt like he was family already... Aug 05 13:15:42 Like... you were part of a group together? Aug 05 13:15:50 * Varick nods Aug 05 13:15:56 Yes! Like that! Aug 05 13:16:23 * Morgan nods Aug 05 13:16:31 Like... a group that me and mama aren't part of Aug 05 13:19:07 * Varick thinks about it Aug 05 13:19:21 I think so Aug 05 13:19:36 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 05 13:19:37 alright Aug 05 13:20:03 * Varick sighs Aug 05 13:20:16 What did he do? Aug 05 13:20:54 Something very bad Aug 05 13:21:27 Okay, Papa. Is there still going to be a wedding? Aug 05 13:21:41 * Morgan nods Aug 05 13:21:51 At sunset, when the light is pretty Aug 05 13:23:07 Is Lady Hapsburg sad? Aug 05 13:24:01 A little bit, yes Aug 05 13:25:01 [Could you try to find out when Rief first changed... what triggered it?] Aug 05 13:26:07 [Your Mother is here doing Mina's hair] Aug 05 13:27:11 [Not just yet then. I'm talking to Varick, he described feeling like Rief was family already.... As he would in a pack] Aug 05 13:28:17 [oh dear] Aug 05 13:28:51 * Varick is just quiet, tucking under Morgan's arm Aug 05 13:29:46 Do you want know ask anything? Aug 05 13:31:15 * Varick sighs Aug 05 13:31:28 Will we have a funeral for him? Aug 05 13:31:56 Probably, yes. Aug 05 13:33:10 * Varick nods. Now that the tears have passed, he just looks weary Aug 05 13:34:04 HH: *he crouches down* why don't you tell Morgan about Diana's dog? Aug 05 13:34:15 * Varick perks up Aug 05 13:34:41 Diana's dog did a poo in the hall. Aug 05 13:34:53 Is it a dog? I thought it was a weasel Aug 05 13:34:59 * Varick laughs Aug 05 13:35:17 No, it's a dog. But he thinks peaches is a stupid name, Aug 05 13:35:24 He's not wrong Aug 05 13:35:37 He wants to be called Nightstalker Aug 05 13:36:30 *HH grins at Morgan* Aug 05 13:38:24 But... he looks like a rat in a wig Aug 05 13:38:41 *they laugh* HH: Awful name for a dog like that, great name for a ship. Aug 05 13:39:00 * Morgan nods Aug 05 13:39:14 I think Peaches suits it Aug 05 13:39:38 * Varick nods Aug 05 13:39:40 Diana picked up the poo with a napkin and put it in a pot plant Aug 05 13:40:41 Best get that dealt with then Aug 05 13:40:46 *HH is watching Morgan with amusement* Aug 05 13:40:52 * Varick shakes his head Aug 05 13:41:35 Heidi took it out in another napkin, wrapped it up, and put it in the pocket of Diana's cloak Aug 05 13:41:54 Oh... oh that can only go well Aug 05 13:42:05 $I like her$ Aug 05 13:42:08 * Varick nods Aug 05 13:42:49 $I think she's the right sort of trouble$ Aug 05 13:43:20 Peaches thinks I should have a dog like him Aug 05 13:43:49 Can I look for a dog in the bushes? Aug 05 13:44:33 I don't think Captain Ulysses would like you having a dog Aug 05 13:45:02 Maybe Uncle Edward would like a dog? Aug 05 13:45:12 * Varick gets up Aug 05 13:46:22 *HH stands up too* Aug 05 13:47:25 * Varick is now known as HH Aug 05 13:47:58 * HH walks beside Morgan as Varick goes to look in the bushes Aug 05 13:48:21 I like Heidi better without the moustache and beard. Aug 05 13:48:32 I thought you might Aug 05 13:48:51 Was not expecting that this morning Aug 05 13:49:22 No... she had been intending to surprise Zench Aug 05 13:49:30 * HH nods Aug 05 13:50:00 Been a while since I had other bubbies 'gainst my chest... Aug 05 13:50:14 I don't know 'd keep thinking about it if I were you Aug 05 13:50:32 ...'Cept when I passed out and fell on yer wife! Aug 05 13:50:50 * HH grins Aug 05 13:51:18 * Morgan nods Aug 05 13:52:15 She is attractive though Aug 05 13:52:30 She's pretty, aye Aug 05 13:56:13 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 05 13:57:48 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Aug 05 13:58:30 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Aug 05 13:58:46 * HH (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Aug 05 13:59:22 And the Colonel's Wife... wow. Aug 05 14:01:03 * Morgan stops, turning to look at him Aug 05 14:01:18 Are you taking the piss? Aug 05 14:03:41 The voice, man. *he grins* Aug 05 14:04:07 * Morgan thumps him Aug 05 14:04:37 Didn't feel it, try again when you're older Aug 05 14:04:57 * Morgan brandishes the bandage Aug 05 14:05:00 Injury, see Aug 05 14:05:36 Feel sorry for Molly if you're a one hand wonder Aug 05 14:06:41 I've got a mouth Aug 05 14:07:14 And don't we all know about it! *he grins* Aug 05 14:07:51 * Morgan smiles faintly Aug 05 14:08:51 On account of you never shutting up, see? Aug 05 14:09:11 * Morgan nods Aug 05 14:09:12 I see Aug 05 14:09:59 Poor kid Aug 05 14:11:16 * Morgan nods, scowling Aug 05 14:12:03 Sounds like I missed all th' drama Aug 05 14:12:12 You really did Aug 05 14:12:43 Sorry I missed it Aug 05 14:13:00 * Morgan nods Aug 05 14:13:08 It was close Aug 05 14:13:20 * HH nods Aug 05 14:13:30 Lied to yer wife a bit Aug 05 14:13:39 Oh? Aug 05 14:15:01 Someone managing to cut your hair like that, they could have slit your throat. I've seen you in a lot of fights, no one's managed that Aug 05 14:15:52 * Morgan nods, frowning hard Aug 05 14:17:03 I had no idea he was bullshittin' but I needed to buy y' time to turn up, and getting Molly to distract His Grace was my best bet Aug 05 14:17:17 * Morgan nods Aug 05 14:17:31 He had you fooled too Aug 05 14:18:32 * HH nods "a little bit, til the speaking Ussuran bit Aug 05 14:19:05 * Morgan nods Aug 05 14:19:25 There was something about him... but I thought he was just a bit odd Aug 05 14:19:37 * HH nods Aug 05 14:19:44 Weird but 'armless Aug 05 14:19:56 exactly Aug 05 14:20:21 What was 'e like in the camp? Aug 05 14:20:36 Courteous, friendly... Aug 05 14:21:22 What about Edward's posse? Aug 05 14:21:33 Typical army brats Aug 05 14:21:58 * HH nods Aug 05 14:22:16 Rowdy and rude, not like us navy boys Aug 05 14:22:47 Remind me later that I need to beat Potts to within an inch of his life Aug 05 14:24:25 What did he do? Aug 05 14:25:09 Managed to put me in a position of having to explain something to father Aug 05 14:25:24 What was it? Aug 05 14:25:37 * Morgan glances towards Varick before whispering Aug 05 14:25:47 What a cream pie is in terms of the bedroom... Aug 05 14:26:50 * HH has to take slow deep breaths to not laugh Aug 05 14:27:03 * HH whispers "fucking hell" Aug 05 14:27:08 * Morgan nods Aug 05 14:27:26 I've already told Edward I'm going to rip off his arm and beat him to death with the wet end Aug 05 14:27:44 Did y' tell him it's like when y' pour a cup of milk into a thimble? Aug 05 14:28:25 No, I thought you could later Aug 05 14:29:34 Deal. Aug 05 14:30:56 I suspect we're going to have an issue in the not too distant future... Aug 05 14:31:05 Who? Aug 05 14:31:43 us... You know what happened with the mercenaries? Aug 05 14:32:15 Yeah, Act Of Morgan. Aug 05 14:32:50 Well, yes but... what _they_ did? Aug 05 14:33:15 * HH nods Aug 05 14:33:23 Things got a bit hairy Aug 05 14:33:44 Its an Ussuran magic... our young mans mother was Ussuran... she had that ability... Aug 05 14:34:07 * HH nods Aug 05 14:34:17 Yeah, y' told me that before Aug 05 14:34:56 His describing the feeling of being family with Rief... I believe that he instinctively recognised the pack... Aug 05 14:35:50 * HH nods Aug 05 14:35:52 Useful Aug 05 14:36:27 How long until he has that same transformation? How the hell do we help him? Aug 05 14:37:04 * HH thinks Aug 05 14:37:08 I dunno, man Aug 05 14:37:17 No Aug 05 14:39:37 Summit to think about Aug 05 14:39:59 * Morgan nods Aug 05 14:40:00 aye Aug 05 14:41:28 Bit of a worry Aug 05 14:42:22 Aye, that is something of an understatement Aug 05 14:43:31 I'll turn my brain to it, gimme a few hours Aug 05 14:43:48 * Morgan nods Aug 05 14:44:18 How y' doing? Aug 05 14:44:30 * Morgan frowns Aug 05 14:44:33 I've been better Aug 05 14:44:49 *Varick is happily playing* Aug 05 14:44:55 Wanna talk? Aug 05 14:46:44 I feel violated. He took the last physical link I have to Jana and Dietlinde. Aug 05 14:47:18 * HH just grabs him and hugs him Aug 05 14:47:49 * Morgan leans into him, breathing slowly Aug 05 14:48:28 Fucking piece of shit. Aug 05 14:48:36 * Morgan nods Aug 05 14:50:12 I'm told that this feeling of never being able to hurt them enough is entirely normal Aug 05 14:50:58 Ah Molly and the debt collectors... Aug 05 14:51:51 * Morgan doesn't reply Aug 05 14:52:15 You need to burn his body? Aug 05 14:52:40 I can't Aug 05 14:53:10 Sure you can Aug 05 14:53:47 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 05 14:54:19 There needs to be a proper funeral. Politics... also to help Mina, but it turns out she knew about his ability Aug 05 14:55:05 So wait until they've seen him, burn his body an put rocks in the coffin before the funeral. Aug 05 14:55:32 * Morgan shrugs Aug 05 14:55:37 it won't help Aug 05 14:56:37 * HH sighs Aug 05 14:57:24 You want me to go to Sudlachenburg and get your old wedding ring and the handkerchiefs from the vault? Aug 05 14:57:42 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 05 14:58:01 No Aug 05 14:58:13 * HH nods Aug 05 14:58:20 You got any ideas? Aug 05 14:58:39 I just have to... wait and adjust, get used to it I think Aug 05 14:59:45 * HH nods Aug 05 15:00:16 Another step of grieving. What about burning or buryin' the hair? Aug 05 15:00:48 I don't know yet. I don't want to make any major decisions about it until I'm more... settled, on more steady ground Aug 05 15:01:49 * HH nods Aug 05 15:02:02 Makes sense Aug 05 15:02:12 * Morgan nods Aug 05 15:02:24 Y' talked to Molly about it? Aug 05 15:02:58 * Morgan nods Aug 05 15:03:06 A bit. Mostly I just sobbed. Aug 05 15:03:13 * HH nods Aug 05 15:03:18 Good to hear Aug 05 15:03:27 * Morgan nods Aug 05 15:03:52 * HH pats his shoulder "makin' progress, man" Aug 05 15:04:07 * Morgan nods Aug 05 15:04:09 I think so Aug 05 15:04:59 Thinkin' of Inga's worries about you crying over Elsie, seems like an improvement to me Aug 05 15:05:48 * Morgan nods Aug 05 15:06:43 Want me to send the recon team in? Aug 05 15:07:12 For? Aug 05 15:07:38 Find out if Molly thinks there's progress, how she's doing Aug 05 15:08:14 * Morgan nods Aug 05 15:08:16 Could do Aug 05 15:08:31 I could do with having a word with Mina anyway Aug 05 15:08:58 I'll keep looking for dogs then Aug 05 15:09:33 * Morgan nods Aug 05 15:17:39 *several people stop him on the way to say how romantic the sunset wedding idea will be. Most people seem to be at lunch though. 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