**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Sep 2 00:00:33 2022 Sep 02 00:00:33 Absolutely we will Sep 02 00:01:01 * Molly nods, smiling Sep 02 00:01:19 All nine? Assuming the plate does not underestimate? Sep 02 00:02:33 * Morgan nods Sep 02 00:02:34 Of course Sep 02 00:02:55 * Molly smiles "I look forward to it" Sep 02 00:05:59 *The rest of the evening proceeds peacefully, they gather around to share stories of Prophet's Masses past, and an asleep Varick has to be carried up before the brief service. Claudia stands one row back from DeeDee, rather than avoiding him completely, and even makes some small talk with him and others at the table before the women go off to the Sep 02 00:06:00 drawing room when the port and cigars come out* Sep 02 00:07:54 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 02 00:08:24 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Sep 02 00:10:13 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 02 00:11:33 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 02 10:06:08 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Sep 02 13:18:50 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 02 18:43:28 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Sep 02 21:02:32 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 02 21:05:32 *the talk is about how Wonks and DeeDee are now going to stay to help Edward with Graben, how Witts is going to Zweibrucke, and Potts, Zench, Heidi, Dekker and Diana are all going north. Edward watches them as he sips his port, but Morgan can see that his brother is a little ill at ease about them leaving in the morning. Josef has retired, Sep 02 21:05:32 Adalbrecht is sat beside Morgan, cigar in hand, talking to Christopher. Sep 02 21:05:37 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht Sep 02 21:06:39 We will be leaving on the second also. We will be going briefly to Fischler with His Grace, and then over to Seeufer and on to Sudlachenburg. Sep 02 21:08:21 C: *he nods* I will follow the river up from Kreutzung, with the offers of hospitality from Edward's dear friends it makes sense. Sep 02 21:08:48 Kind of them Sep 02 21:09:15 Grendlik: I need to go to Freiburg, perhaps I can escort you that far, my Lord? Sep 02 21:09:36 C: *he smiles* I would be glad of the company Sep 02 21:10:04 * Adalbrecht nods "And we will take Jarvinia with us to Sudlachenburg. That all works out well" Sep 02 21:10:43 *Edward watches this exchange too, before looking at Morgan but just sipping his port* Sep 02 21:11:56 Are you cutting over land, Morgan, or coming with us as far as Fischler and then going down on the same route as we did at the end of August? Sep 02 21:13:32 * Morgan shrugs Sep 02 21:14:10 HH: $going down on the same route, especially staying in a particular tavern?$ Sep 02 21:14:43 I'm looking at whichever route takes me to Zweibrucke that keeps me away from the Schwartzenwald Sep 02 21:17:13 I expect so... Sep 02 21:18:39 Your Mother will be pleased to have you a few more days Sep 02 21:19:49 * Morgan nods slightly Sep 02 21:20:06 It'll give me a further chance to glean some insight from your experience Sep 02 21:21:08 * Adalbrecht smiles Sep 02 21:21:14 Yes it will Sep 02 21:23:58 *Edward excuses himself to join the ladies, and the others follow. Adalbrecht is still finishing his cigar, the only one still in the dinning room* Sep 02 21:26:58 How are you this evening? Sep 02 21:27:23 I'm alright... you? Sep 02 21:29:21 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 02 21:29:37 I am. It's been nice to have you all together Sep 02 21:30:15 * Morgan nods Sep 02 21:32:03 A pity things weren't _entirely_ smooth sailing Sep 02 21:32:26 The rewards for everyone have been sizeable though Sep 02 21:32:39 * Morgan nods Sep 02 21:32:41 Indeed they have Sep 02 21:34:20 And you can pursue your dreams now Sep 02 21:34:29 * Morgan nods Sep 02 21:36:08 I am grateful Sep 02 21:36:22 * Adalbrecht smiles Sep 02 21:36:33 We all want you to be happy, Morgan Sep 02 21:37:05 * Morgan nods Sep 02 21:37:07 I know Sep 02 21:38:03 * Adalbrecht stands up "I am going to find your Mother" Sep 02 21:38:23 * Morgan nods Sep 02 21:38:25 Of course Sep 02 21:39:53 * Adalbrecht does so, sitting closer beside her than Morgan is used to. Edward notices because he tilts his head in their direction and raises he brows a little Sep 02 21:41:30 * Morgan smirks slightly, finding somewhere to sit Sep 02 21:42:25 *Molly is busy whispering with Inga, so he ends up sat next to Jarvie * Sep 02 21:42:37 * Morgan looks at her Sep 02 21:42:41 Alright heifer? Sep 02 21:42:55 * Adalbrecht is now known as Jarvie Sep 02 21:43:13 I hope you didn't call Dietlinde that when she was increasing. Sep 02 21:44:24 No, I've saved it just for you Sep 02 21:46:29 Thank you(!) Enjoying Prophets Mass then? Sep 02 21:46:42 * Morgan nods Sep 02 21:46:48 Surprisingly, very much so Sep 02 21:48:08 * Jarvie nods Sep 02 21:48:27 are we all coming to you next year then? Sep 02 21:49:08 * Morgan shrugs Sep 02 21:49:18 Maybe... bit more central to everyone I suppose Sep 02 21:53:06 * Jarvie nods Sep 02 21:54:03 Could do Innesbruck instead, that's pretty easy travel from Freiburg too. This one will be nine months old, probably a nice age for it Sep 02 21:54:12 * Morgan nods Sep 02 21:54:26 Something to consider... reckon you'll go back to digging up relics? Sep 02 21:55:07 * Jarvie nods Sep 02 21:55:37 I reckon so. Grendlik is going to be staying put in Freiburg. Sep 02 21:56:17 * Morgan nods Sep 02 21:56:40 What'll he do about his ship? Sep 02 21:57:18 His first officer will Captain it, but Grendlik will run the business side of things Sep 02 21:57:36 * Morgan nods Sep 02 21:58:43 Was wondering if you'd be interested in being ambassador to Capperlucia once Molly stops Sep 02 21:59:56 I'd consider it, it could be very useful for my long term plans Sep 02 22:00:30 Oh? And what are they? Sep 02 22:01:13 Discover something new and game-changing, make my name go down in history Sep 02 22:02:23 * Morgan nods Sep 02 22:04:12 Beginning of Seventy-Four? Sep 02 22:04:39 * Morgan speaks quietly Sep 02 22:04:42 maaaaaaybe Sep 02 22:04:55 * Jarvie speaks quieter too Sep 02 22:05:08 Isn't that when you're contracted to? Sep 02 22:06:40 * Morgan nods Sep 02 22:07:03 She might stay on after that? Sep 02 22:07:26 Unlikely. We have a strong desire to start growing our family Sep 02 22:08:07 * Jarvie looks surprised Sep 02 22:08:26 Oh! Unexpected. Sep 02 22:08:38 Really? Sep 02 22:09:14 * Jarvie nods Sep 02 22:09:44 I thought that wasn't on the horizon for years Sep 02 22:11:02 No, I didn't... I knew I'd have to have children but... well, I suppose _someone_ has rather made me reevaluate my position on the matter Sep 02 22:12:15 Women get like that, I am told, especially once they see other women with babies. I've never understood that Sep 02 22:13:19 Thats not what I meant, but... Sep 02 22:18:03 * Jarvie has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 02 22:26:25 * Jarvie (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 02 22:26:34 What did you mean? Sep 02 22:28:46 My niece... I'd actively avoided children until I met her... she's made me realise how much I want some more of my own Sep 02 22:29:07 * Jarvie nods Sep 02 22:29:31 I'm happy for you both Sep 02 22:29:59 * Morgan nods Sep 02 22:30:09 Still take some time, mind... Sep 02 22:30:32 Unless you have my luck! Sep 02 22:31:34 The thought did occur *he chuckles quietly* Sep 02 22:32:16 It's turned out better than I thought. I'm glad you stopped me now Sep 02 22:32:52 * Morgan kisses her cheek Sep 02 22:33:14 I'm genuinely thrilled that you're looking so happy Sep 02 22:33:46 * Jarvie looks at him, but she's smiling "I was til you slobbered on me!" Sep 02 22:34:38 * Morgan watches her a moment before looking away Sep 02 22:34:49 I'm spending too much time with HeinzHarold... Sep 02 22:35:18 * Jarvie laughs "you called me a heifer, it's fair game now, cuz." Sep 02 22:35:51 * Morgan shrugs Sep 02 22:36:11 I gave some of the letters from Innesbruck to the Eisenfurst... they were sent from his wife to her cousin... Sep 02 22:36:44 * Jarvie nods Sep 02 22:36:52 I bet he liked that Sep 02 22:36:58 * Morgan nods Sep 02 22:37:00 Very much Sep 02 22:37:17 You have anything like that? Sep 02 22:37:55 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 02 22:38:17 No... though Dietlinde's cousin does work in my house in Innesbruck... married Heinrich Sep 02 22:38:30 [I am going to bed, my love] Sep 02 22:38:43 Huh! Keep it in the family Sep 02 22:39:12 [I'll be with you shortly blossom, I just want to speak to Edward before I retire] Sep 02 22:39:17 * Morgan nods Sep 02 22:40:52 [Take as long as you need] Sep 02 22:41:28 *A few of the others retire, including Mina, Adalbrecht and Verity* Sep 02 22:41:42 * Morgan looks at his brother Sep 02 22:41:52 I'm going to take a walk of the grounds... would you join me? Sep 02 22:42:39 * Jarvie is now known as Edward Sep 02 22:43:00 * Edward does, lighting another cigar when they are out in the dark Sep 02 22:43:14 All in all, I think this was a success Sep 02 22:45:04 Well... you got married, we all survived, several of us got what we really wanted, some got what they deserved... mother and father are closer than they were... yes, I'd say its been a success Sep 02 22:46:15 Our first Prophet's Mass in the home I intend to live out my life in, finally, _finally_ with Mina as my wife. Sep 02 22:50:20 * Edward walks around the outside of the house with him, snow crunching under his boots Sep 02 22:50:27 * Morgan nods Sep 02 22:51:25 Witts said it went well. It did with me asking DeeDee and Wonks to work for me Sep 02 22:52:24 * Morgan nods Sep 02 22:52:51 It did... I think I've just shifted a massive part of my workload from my shoulders Sep 02 22:53:10 * Edward nods Sep 02 22:53:15 Well done, brother Sep 02 22:54:32 Are you praising my accomplishing a not very difficult task, or that I have managed to let go of something? Sep 02 22:55:16 The latter Sep 02 22:56:54 * Morgan nods Sep 02 22:57:01 Not the easiest thing I've ever done Sep 02 22:57:09 * Edward nods Sep 02 22:57:32 It will give you more time and energy to devote to your wife Sep 02 22:57:51 * Morgan nods Sep 02 22:58:50 I'm going to suggest to Molly to talk to Jarvie about her taking over in the future... Sep 02 22:59:32 When she has a baby at home? Sep 02 23:01:05 Like it or not, Holzheim is going to be staying home with the baern while she carries on digging up old pots Sep 02 23:02:59 It goes against the nature of things, but it is his ship. Sep 02 23:03:13 * Morgan chuckles Sep 02 23:03:16 Fairly sure its hers Sep 02 23:03:34 * Edward laughs Sep 02 23:06:31 Mina wanted me to apologise to you for the hide and seek moment Sep 02 23:06:50 I don't think thats needed Sep 02 23:07:03 Nor do I Sep 02 23:08:18 Just as well you and she did not find our parents in that... Sep 02 23:09:17 Why? Sep 02 23:10:04 It was like... a chaste version of what you were apologising for... but not as chaste as you might imagine... Sep 02 23:10:33 Mother and Father?! No, you must be mistaken Sep 02 23:11:07 You're right, I clearly did not see them with my own eyes, lips locked... no, definitely not, it must have been someone else... Sep 02 23:13:15 That's... that makes me queasy Sep 02 23:13:50 You're a surprisingly sensitive soul sometimes Sep 02 23:14:11 It's our parents! Sep 02 23:14:47 And I am not. I'll have you know I have seen plenty of people doing much worse that that. Sep 02 23:15:10 Yes you are... not about that, about other things... Sep 02 23:15:22 Like what? Sep 02 23:16:02 All sorts of things... you have more compassion than I gave you credit for Sep 02 23:16:16 * Edward frowns Sep 02 23:16:23 Such as when? Sep 02 23:17:03 Stop trying to take it as an insult Edward. It'd be a shame to send you to bed with a dead arm Sep 02 23:19:54 * Edward shrugs Sep 02 23:21:52 I am not sensitive. Sep 02 23:22:36 See a woman who is upset and tell me that... its not a bad thing Sep 02 23:25:21 I suppose so. Sep 02 23:27:20 * Morgan sighs Sep 02 23:27:29 I'm going to miss you Sep 02 23:28:02 * Edward nods Sep 02 23:28:17 I know Sep 02 23:28:33 * Morgan snorts Sep 02 23:28:35 Ego much? Sep 02 23:28:55 No, as in I know how you feel. Sep 02 23:29:08 * Morgan puts his arm around his brother Sep 02 23:29:46 I know... We can talk as often as you like, aside from one hour a day Sep 02 23:30:48 * Edward nods Sep 02 23:30:58 Nothing comes before quiet hour Sep 02 23:31:15 Well, lunch does... and technically breakfast... Sep 02 23:31:23 * Edward laughs Sep 02 23:31:29 You know what I mean Sep 02 23:31:33 * Morgan nods Sep 02 23:31:40 She watches the clock... did you notice that? Sep 02 23:31:54 * Edward nods, smiling Sep 02 23:32:20 I know. When I get the chance I whisper to her how much longer she has to wait Sep 02 23:32:47 Thats... partly cruel, partly genius Sep 02 23:33:45 It is entirely genius. But only if you know your audience well. Sep 02 23:34:40 * Morgan nods Sep 02 23:37:17 It's odd maintaining the secrets of marriage. My friends and I have always traded notes about our conquests before Sep 02 23:41:12 * Morgan nods Sep 02 23:41:19 Its part of something precious Sep 02 23:43:51 I would not want them knowing that much about Mina and how to please her. But in the past we have all shared techniques and tips we've picked up Sep 02 23:44:28 Not something I've ever done... but then my friendship group is significantly smaller than yours Sep 02 23:46:03 * Edward nods "we spent a lot more time in brothels than you and yours. My friends and I are far more wild Sep 02 23:46:33 * Morgan shrugs Sep 02 23:46:43 HeinzHarold spend plenty of time in brothels Sep 02 23:47:29 Maybe he has shared these things with other friends instead? Molly says he and her cousin were once close Sep 02 23:48:22 * Morgan nods Sep 02 23:48:32 Close enough for me to be jealous for a while, aye Sep 02 23:49:03 You were jealous of your friend's other friends?! Sep 02 23:49:44 A bit Sep 02 23:52:39 That would not work for me. I love all my friends, each has their own strength. If I want lightheartedness, Potts. Deep and meaningful, Zench. Common sense solutions, Witts. Help with big decisions, DeeDee. Someone to play devil's advocate, Wonks. Dekker for a sort of paternal input Sep 02 23:53:14 * Morgan nods Sep 02 23:53:26 See, I've got all that Sep 02 23:53:40 In Heinzharold? Sep 02 23:53:44 * Morgan nods Sep 02 23:54:58 Don't be offended, brother, but how could you have left him in the dark about your whereabouts? Sep 02 23:55:39 You really want an answer to that? Sep 02 23:55:45 Yes Sep 02 23:55:58 * Morgan takes a deep breath Sep 02 23:57:11 Because, after the fire, I couldn't bear the sight or thought of anything to do with home, or Dietlinde and Jana. I went away to live a simple life but the grief got twisted and I wanted to die. Aside from not wanting any reminders, HeinzHarold would've stopped me and I couldn't have that. Sep 02 23:57:28 * Edward nods Sep 02 23:57:36 I appreciate your candor Sep 02 23:57:50 * Morgan nods slightly Sep 02 23:58:39 He didn't look for me... he reasoned that if I wanted them to know where I was, I'd reach out. He could've found me if he'd tried, but he didn't out of respect for what he figured were my wishes Sep 02 23:59:05 Good of him, I suppose Sep 02 23:59:55 I can see an argument for and against his decision... I think it was the right one, though