**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Oct 4 00:00:02 2022 Oct 04 00:00:02 Sorry. I hate it when they do that Oct 04 00:00:11 * Morgan shrugs Oct 04 00:00:16 I am almost beyond caring Oct 04 00:01:08 * Molly sighs Oct 04 00:01:21 You aren't any closer to a resolution? Oct 04 00:02:31 He has made a suggestion but frankly I do not trust him Oct 04 00:02:46 What was the suggestion? Oct 04 00:04:08 That I stay here and attend this charade of nonsense through the summer in the hopes I'll change my mind, then follow my brother to see how a real noble behaves for a year and _then_ he'll consider making my loves father a Baronet. Oct 04 00:04:41 * Molly drinks again Oct 04 00:04:53 So in two years you could marry her? Oct 04 00:06:11 * Morgan nods Oct 04 00:06:29 Assuming she hasn't decided I have abandoned her and found another in that time Oct 04 00:06:47 If it's true love, why would she? Oct 04 00:07:43 I do not trust them to tell her of that plan... Oct 04 00:08:00 Send someone you trust? Oct 04 00:09:33 * Morgan shrugs Oct 04 00:09:38 There isn't anyone here Oct 04 00:10:17 I really like you, but I think maybe you're so busy being angry that you're not thinking clearly Oct 04 00:10:54 * Morgan draws a deep breath, nodding Oct 04 00:12:41 Write to someone, get them to go to her. Profess your undying love, lay out the plan, and bide your time. It's less than two years. If I could have Seb... *she shrugs* ... that's by the by. I would take your Father's deal Oct 04 00:13:14 * Morgan nods slowly Oct 04 00:15:02 And in the mean time, you can enjoy coming to Court with me and hearing about the most disgusting of my suitors! Oct 04 00:15:13 * Molly grins, offering him the flask Oct 04 00:15:35 I'm not sure the Duke would want someone below his approval hanging around you Oct 04 00:15:45 * Molly shrugs Oct 04 00:15:45 * Morgan takes it, sipping and returning it Oct 04 00:16:33 I'm devious enough to get around him. You're only over the wall, and they think Mina is a good influence on me. Oct 04 00:17:13 * Morgan nods Oct 04 00:17:40 * Molly smiles Oct 04 00:18:14 I could tell all the young noble women that you have some awful habits and make them give you a wide berth too Oct 04 00:18:39 That is very tempting Oct 04 00:19:23 If people see us spending time together, they'll speculate I have caught your attention and back off Oct 04 00:20:03 And _that_ would definitely annoy the Duke Oct 04 00:20:32 * Molly grins Oct 04 00:20:50 I am not seeing a drawback. I am still annoyed with him too Oct 04 00:21:03 * Morgan nods Oct 04 00:22:11 There we are then. Problem somewhat solved. Yours, anyway. I am very much a lost cause! Oct 04 00:22:54 Remind me why he is off limits Oct 04 00:23:57 Seb? Oct 04 00:24:23 * Morgan nods Oct 04 00:24:26 He's married to my sister. Oct 04 00:26:08 That does rather scupper it. Oct 04 00:26:21 You think? *she smirks* Oct 04 00:27:26 Not often Oct 04 00:27:46 * Molly laughs Oct 04 00:27:53 You're entertaining though Oct 04 00:28:10 Glad someone thinks so Oct 04 00:28:32 I do. Your girl is lucky. Oct 04 00:29:34 * Morgan shrugs Oct 04 00:29:39 maybe Oct 04 00:30:02 Well, shall we go and annoy my Godfather and dance? Oct 04 00:30:43 * Morgan nods Oct 04 00:30:49 aye Oct 04 00:31:31 We're trapped in this life anyway, might as well enjoy what we can Oct 04 00:31:41 * Morgan nods Oct 04 00:31:47 I suppose so Oct 04 00:32:14 * Molly puts the flask down in between her breasts Oct 04 00:32:18 Ready? Oct 04 00:32:36 * Morgan nods, offering his arm Oct 04 00:33:01 * Molly takes it Oct 04 00:33:14 I'll try not to stamp on your feet, my Lord Oct 04 00:34:02 I'd appreciate that Oct 04 00:34:47 I am a good dancer. After a few months dancing with me you will improve *she grins* Oct 04 00:35:25 Its not that I _cannot_ dance. Just that I _do not_ Oct 04 00:36:35 Did not. *she smiles* It will be fun, and your Father will think you're making an effort Oct 04 00:37:11 We'll see Oct 04 00:39:55 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 04 00:41:50 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 04 01:32:40 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 04 01:36:36 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 04 03:26:10 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 04 03:38:22 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 04 09:58:14 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Oct 04 12:18:45 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 04 12:44:05 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Oct 04 13:41:15 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 04 13:42:11 * MollyK is indeed a good dancer, and she seems to be having a much better time with him than with Trague. Adalbrecht is watching them whilst talking to Joseff Oct 04 13:45:07 See, it could be worse Oct 04 13:45:13 * Morgan nods Oct 04 13:45:40 Do you ride well? Oct 04 13:46:35 Well enough on any... normal... horse Oct 04 13:47:07 Well, no one rides well on a three-legged one Oct 04 13:47:24 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 04 13:47:33 You misunderstand, purposefully I expect Oct 04 13:47:52 * MollyK smiles Oct 04 13:47:58 Very frequently, yes Oct 04 13:48:05 * Morgan nods Oct 04 13:48:57 It's much more fun. Especially when people are telling unkind jokes and I say... *she widens her eyes, looking sweetly perplexed* I don't get it? Oct 04 13:49:18 * Morgan nods Oct 04 13:49:26 They're happy being unkind until they have to explain it Oct 04 13:49:32 * MollyK nods Oct 04 13:49:57 Indeed they are. Oh, I think your Father wants you. *she curtsies as the waltz ends* Oct 04 13:50:17 * Morgan bows his head before looking over to his father Oct 04 13:50:28 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht Oct 04 13:50:34 * Adalbrecht beckons him Oct 04 13:51:02 * Morgan makes his way to him Oct 04 13:51:04 Yes? Oct 04 13:51:31 I wanted to know if you have decided to acquiesce to my plan Oct 04 13:52:42 I don't see I have any choice Oct 04 13:53:04 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 04 13:53:44 I will be leaving in the morning. I will leave you some money to buy new clothes suitable for Court and town. Oct 04 13:54:05 And you expect me to just stay... where? Oct 04 13:54:15 With Joseff Oct 04 13:54:45 Ah. Your co-conspirator Oct 04 13:55:27 Are you going to be difficult? I do not have to do this for you at all, and most would not. Oct 04 13:56:15 You are doing this simply because you hope I will change my mind and you know the alternative would be worse. Oct 04 13:57:34 I do want you to find a noble wife instead, but if you are going to insist on this ill-advised attachment she needs to be a gentleman's daughter. Too close to his elevation and it looks like a token title to circumvent the rules. Oct 04 13:57:59 * Morgan sighs Oct 04 13:58:35 I can see the sense in that. I am going to miss mother terribly and, though I am so extremely angry right now, I will miss you. I am having to leave everyone I love. Oct 04 13:58:56 You will be with Edward Oct 04 14:04:24 Who is being rewarded for doing what you are so angry with me for trying to do... *he sighs* Oct 04 14:05:06 Mina is a noblewoman. I would only be equally angry with you in that same situation. Oct 04 14:05:55 * Morgan srhugs Oct 04 14:06:57 Give it a fair chance, Morgan. I know you are smitten now, but we are just out of the War, and hearts can change. Oct 04 14:08:02 If that is my Graf's command Oct 04 14:08:34 Yes it is. I will bring your Mother next month for a few days. You are not exiled here. Oct 04 14:09:28 Evidence suggests otherwise, doesn't it. Someone will need to explain your plan, _all_ of it, to Detlinde Oct 04 14:09:45 I will ask Heinzharold to do that Oct 04 14:10:20 Fine Oct 04 14:10:43 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 04 14:10:54 Thank you. Oct 04 14:12:13 * Morgan huffs Oct 04 14:12:44 Go and dance, your new sister is without a partner right now. Oct 04 14:13:26 * Morgan walks off in search of Mina Oct 04 14:14:35 *As he is looking around, he sees Molly dancing with an even worse old man that before, one whose hand is wandering from appropriately on her waist to inappropriately onto her hip Oct 04 14:15:45 * Morgan changes direction, heading for them Oct 04 14:16:24 *The man suddenly yelps, and Molly says "Oh dear! I stood on your foot, I am such a clumsy dancer!" Oct 04 14:16:50 * Morgan smiles faintly, changing direction again to find Mina Oct 04 14:17:23 *He wakes up to the feel of Molly fidgeting beside him* Oct 04 14:18:02 * Morgan sighs quietly, trying to get an idea of the time Oct 04 14:18:37 *It's an hour before dawn. She makes a soft Mmm sound in her sleep, still fidgeting a little* Oct 04 14:19:02 * Morgan gently gets out of bed Oct 04 14:19:53 *she doesn't want as he does, continuing to occassionally make little noises* Oct 04 14:20:43 * Morgan gets dressed making as little noise as possible Oct 04 14:21:08 *she still asleep just the same when he is ready to go* Oct 04 14:21:31 * Morgan gathers his things and heads out down to the kitchen Oct 04 14:21:54 *there's a few staff cleaning , but no one else* Oct 04 14:22:47 * Morgan makes himself some coffee, putting it into a waterskin before leaving the house and walking towards the lake Oct 04 14:23:55 *no one interrupts him on this final morning of the year that took them from friends to spouses and saw so much of his healing, as well as taking he and Edward from enemies to brothers. Oct 04 14:26:02 * Morgan sets a small fire on the shore, taking ten minutes to meditate before undressing and moving into the water Oct 04 14:26:34 *it is absolutely freezing* Oct 04 14:27:27 * Morgan works on controlling his breath before ducking down under the surface Oct 04 14:28:04 *there is no interruption at all* Oct 04 14:28:43 * Morgan spends some time floating on the surface watching the sky before making his way back out of the water and drying off, drinking some coffee as he does so Oct 04 14:29:43 *it's now half light, dawn on its way* Oct 04 14:30:18 * Morgan takes up his weapons, spending time practicing, sometimes just with the sword, sometimes fire, sometimes both Oct 04 14:30:30 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Oct 04 14:31:13 * Molly doesn't speak to him until the sun has been risen about ten minutes [Are you alright, my love?] Oct 04 14:31:33 * Morgan stops, looking across the lake Oct 04 14:31:40 [I'm fine. I'll be back soon] Oct 04 14:31:57 [Alright, liebling] Oct 04 14:32:58 * Morgan makes a pile of driftwood, backing away a fair distance and looking around Oct 04 14:33:34 *there's a deer in the trees, but that is all* Oct 04 14:34:25 * Morgan nods slightly, concentrating on the pile hard, trying to gather the magic to release at once, bracing himself low to the ground before finally letting it go Oct 04 14:35:30 *It's explosive, suddenly going up in flames violently, the backlash strong but he is not knocked over* Oct 04 14:36:13 * Morgan puts up his weapons, finishing his coffee and putting the fire out before heading back to the house Oct 04 14:36:49 * Molly is in their room, fully dressed and writing at the desk Oct 04 14:37:37 morning Oct 04 14:37:44 * Molly smiles Oct 04 14:37:58 Good morning liebling. Are you well? Oct 04 14:38:03 * Morgan nods Oct 04 14:38:08 You? Oct 04 14:38:14 * Molly nods Oct 04 14:38:53 I am just writing the letters for Koln and Innesbruck so that everything in in place whilst we are away Oct 04 14:39:27 * Morgan nods, rummaging through the luggage until he finds the book from Karlsruhe Oct 04 14:39:37 I'd like to find time to speak to Florrie before we go Oct 04 14:39:43 * Molly nods Oct 04 14:40:15 That is a wise idea, shall I leave a note? Edward will wish to as well? Oct 04 14:40:56 I wish to speak to her alone for a moment. I don't want her thinking she is losing me now that she has Edward. Oct 04 14:41:33 * Molly watches him Oct 04 14:41:42 Do you think she feels that? Oct 04 14:42:10 I don't know. Oct 04 14:42:22 She'll want to see Varick too Oct 04 14:42:27 * Molly nods Oct 04 14:42:46 Tomorrow morning before the snowball fight then *she smiles* Oct 04 14:43:24 * Morgan nods Oct 04 14:43:25 That'll do Oct 04 14:44:00 * Molly nods Oct 04 14:44:12 I cannot believe this year has come to a close Oct 04 14:44:23 * Morgan nods Oct 04 14:44:29 Aye. I was thinking that earlier Oct 04 14:44:57 A year ago I was a ship owner with no idea if the man I loved would come back Oct 04 14:45:45 Now you own no ship but a heart... Oct 04 14:45:57 * Molly smiles, blushing Oct 04 14:46:12 That's beautiful, my love Oct 04 14:47:48 * Morgan shrugs Oct 04 14:47:51 I suppose so Oct 04 14:48:21 What about you, my love? What did you think Sixteen Seventy had in store for you? Oct 04 14:48:41 * Morgan shrugs Oct 04 14:48:43 I had no idea Oct 04 14:48:56 What did you hope? Oct 04 14:49:20 * Morgan shrugs Oct 04 14:49:34 I don't know. Some sort of... resolution, maybe. Oct 04 14:49:52 With your family? Oct 04 14:50:00 With everything Oct 04 14:50:23 * Molly nods Oct 04 14:50:29 Do you feel you have that? Oct 04 14:50:46 I'd say thats a fair assessment given... everything. Oct 04 14:50:57 * Molly nods Oct 04 14:51:37 You are still progressing Oct 04 14:51:48 * Morgan nods Oct 04 14:52:06 And there are still a few things missing? Oct 04 14:52:42 * Morgan nods Oct 04 14:53:35 I'm sorry I didn't wake you before I left this morning... I had some unpleasant dreams and when I woke you were having what sounded like a very pleasant one and... I didn't want to risk seeing it and it involving Sebastien Oct 04 14:53:59 * Molly shakes her head Oct 04 14:54:18 Not Sebastian, no. Do you want to talk about your dreams? Oct 04 14:55:00 If you wish Oct 04 14:55:37 * Molly nods, putting the quill down Oct 04 14:57:07 I do Oct 04 14:57:46 * Morgan nods, sitting down and putting the book on the desk Oct 04 14:58:21 It was... Edward and Mina had gotten married in secret... Oct 04 14:59:01 I think you told me of this before. Anhalt had a house next door and he was my Godfather Oct 04 14:59:10 * Morgan nods Oct 04 15:00:52 We had to go to court... My father decided that I was to stay throughout the summer and attend court in the hopes I would relent and take a noble wife. If not, then I was to stay with Joseff here for a year and that, if at the end of that I had not relented, he would make Otto a gentleman. Oct 04 15:01:19 * Molly nods slowly Oct 04 15:01:32 Not the worst idea he has ever had, but... Oct 04 15:01:48 Nearly two years away from almost everyone I loved. Oct 04 15:01:56 * Molly nods Oct 04 15:02:41 But you would eventually have had a sanctioned marriage, and probably have moved into the Veisgraf Wing? Oct 04 15:03:26 Tough to say. I'd already told him if I was not to marry Dietlinde, his line would only continue through Edward Oct 04 15:04:00 * Molly nods Oct 04 15:04:13 He must have been disappointed Oct 04 15:04:35 Livid, more like. I am growing accustomed to his being disappointed in me Oct 04 15:04:51 But that didn't happen, my love Oct 04 15:05:36 No... but I get the wonderful experience of feeling it, over and over Oct 04 15:06:22 * Molly sighs Oct 04 15:06:38 Oh liebling. Do you need me to take the edge off it? Oct 04 15:06:46 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 04 15:07:13 I'm alright blossom. I've done some meditating, some swimming, some training... blew some shit up... I'm good Oct 04 15:07:48 * Molly smiles Oct 04 15:08:28 I am glad. What else? Oct 04 15:08:46 The first dream was when I proposed to Dietlinde. Oct 04 15:09:06 That is not a happy memory? Oct 04 15:09:38 It is... but it is intrinsically linked with the loss and my fathers anger. Oct 04 15:10:16 His anger matters so much more than at the time? Oct 04 15:10:41 * Morgan nods Oct 04 15:10:49 I understand now. Oct 04 15:10:59 Do you? Oct 04 15:11:13 I don't agree, but I understand Oct 04 15:12:27 * Molly nods Oct 04 15:12:40 Do you need to see him now? Oct 04 15:12:56 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 04 15:13:02 We have gone over that a number of times Oct 04 15:13:08 * Molly nods Oct 04 15:13:19 What do you need now? Oct 04 15:14:01 * Morgan shrugs Oct 04 15:15:01 I think I'm ok Oct 04 15:15:05 Did you intend to continue Joseff's tradition of swimming in the lake at midnight? Oct 04 15:16:33 I'm going to ask Edward... it would be... awkward if we all turned up to do so Oct 04 15:16:54 * Molly nods, smiling Oct 04 15:17:02 I will join you, if you're going Oct 04 15:17:26 * Morgan nods Oct 04 15:17:39 It'll be excruciatingly cold... Oct 04 15:17:58 You'll warm me up Oct 04 15:18:22 * Morgan nods Oct 04 15:19:42 I've never been kissed at midnight. Last year some of the staff did, and I thought how nice that must be Oct 04 15:20:36 * Morgan nods Oct 04 15:20:40 Find out soon Oct 04 15:20:54 * Molly smiles Oct 04 15:21:13 Last midnight, did you think of kissing me, my love? Oct 04 15:26:26 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 04 16:06:17 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 04 16:06:26 [15:08:31] Molly: Last midnight, did you think of kissing me, my love? Oct 04 16:06:36 * Morgan nods Oct 04 16:06:37 I did Oct 04 16:06:56 * MollyK smiles Oct 04 16:06:58 Good Oct 04 16:11:11 Were there more bad dreams? Oct 04 16:12:37 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 04 16:12:45 No... just my fear you were dreaming of Sebastien Oct 04 16:13:07 * MollyK shakes her head Oct 04 16:13:13 No, you as usual Oct 04 16:14:51 * Morgan nods Oct 04 16:15:15 * MollyK smiles Oct 04 16:15:53 You were sat at a table playing poker with Heinzharold, Edward, Grendlik, Wonks, and DeeDee Oct 04 16:16:12 right... Oct 04 16:18:07 * MollyK smiles, picking the quill back up again "mmhmm" Oct 04 16:18:38 * Morgan watches her, waiting Oct 04 16:19:30 You kept losing your hands... thanks to me and mine under the table Oct 04 16:19:43 * Morgan blushes Oct 04 16:19:46 oh Oct 04 16:20:08 * MollyK watches him Oct 04 16:20:22 That does not usually make you blush Oct 04 16:21:29 Yes, well... I'm clearly spending too much time with my father Oct 04 16:23:36 * MollyK nods slowly Oct 04 16:24:18 I thought perhaps the strain of Joseff's passing was making you a little more reserved again Oct 04 16:25:22 Some, yes... it seems... inappropriate, given what's happened, and I am putting a lot of effort into supporting... well, all of them I suppose Oct 04 16:26:00 * MollyK nods a little Oct 04 16:26:19 How can I take some of the burden from you, my love? Oct 04 16:26:41 * Morgan shrugs Oct 04 16:26:45 Its not for much longer Oct 04 16:28:05 No, but I would not wish you to be so strained by it that you pull away from me. Oct 04 16:28:31 * Morgan nods Oct 04 16:28:39 I'll consider how best to help... Oct 04 16:30:01 * MollyK nods Oct 04 16:30:35 Thank you. I will finish these up and then find a messenger for them Oct 04 16:30:45 * Morgan nods Oct 04 16:30:47 Alright blossom Oct 04 16:31:43 * MollyK nods, going back to writing Oct 04 16:31:51 Oh, did you want your book? Oct 04 16:32:18 * Morgan picks it up before standing and kissing her crown Oct 04 16:32:53 I'll see you in a while Oct 04 16:32:55 * MollyK smiles at him Oct 04 16:33:00 Alright, my love Oct 04 16:33:12 * Morgan heads out of the room towards the kitchen to get more coffee Oct 04 16:35:32 * MollyK is now known as HH Oct 04 16:35:57 * HH is in the kitchen asking for more eggs when Morgan gets there Oct 04 16:37:08 You sure you can ask for that without embarrassing yourself? Oct 04 16:37:34 Yeah, I'm good Oct 04 16:38:37 * Morgan nods, watching the kitchen staff Oct 04 16:38:52 *they're busy but organised* Oct 04 16:38:59 Coming for breakfast? Oct 04 16:39:37 * Morgan nods Oct 04 16:40:36 * HH takes the tray of fried eggs and carries them as they go Oct 04 16:40:41 How you doin'? Oct 04 16:41:24 'M alright. You? Oct 04 16:42:33 * HH nods Oct 04 16:42:38 Pretty good, man Oct 04 16:43:15 * Morgan nods Oct 04 16:43:17 good Oct 04 16:44:56 Decent night? Oct 04 16:46:51 Nope, it was not. You? Oct 04 16:47:36 Yep, good. Oct 04 16:48:52 * Morgan nods, glancing at a painting as they pass it Oct 04 16:49:14 Seen Claudia this morning? Oct 04 16:49:34 Yeah, trained a lil bit Oct 04 16:50:41 She doing ok? Oct 04 16:50:59 Seems to be. Keen to get movin' Oct 04 16:51:20 Gets like that when you know its coming Oct 04 16:52:22 * HH nods Oct 04 16:53:48 Think she'd go on ahead if she could Oct 04 16:56:04 She could if she wanted to Oct 04 16:56:22 Better to all stick t'gether Oct 04 16:56:51 * Morgan nods Oct 04 16:56:54 Probably, aye Oct 04 16:57:58 Wants to get back t' you know who, I reckon Oct 04 16:59:59 * Morgan nods Oct 04 17:00:06 Probably aye Oct 04 17:00:42 I've told her once your house is sorted, I want to put a small one up for her... but not a shack. Oct 04 17:01:27 * HH nods Oct 04 17:01:44 Yer gonna be sick of the sight of us by then Oct 04 17:02:37 What do you mean 'by then'?! Oct 04 17:03:31 * HH laughs Oct 04 17:03:44 I'd punch you but I'd drop th' eggs Oct 04 17:07:06 Priorities, man... Oct 04 17:07:31 Food b'fore fights, always. Oct 04 17:07:55 Only one other F more important than Food *he grins* Oct 04 17:08:13 Wouldn't be a fight anyway, I'd drop you like a sack of yesterdays shit Oct 04 17:08:22 * HH laughs Oct 04 17:08:28 Yer still dreamin' man Oct 04 17:09:10 Don't need you to cover for me this morning Oct 04 17:10:32 Uhh was I gonna? Oct 04 17:11:14 Yes.. I was going to... practice, and you were going to run interference... Oct 04 17:11:41 Oh shit, sorry man. Oct 04 17:14:30 Its fine, I went before dawn Oct 04 17:14:36 * HH nods Oct 04 17:14:57 Good, I'm blaming Inga Oct 04 17:16:20 * Morgan nods Oct 04 17:16:28 I'll let her know so she can look suitably contrite Oct 04 17:16:38 * HH chuckles Oct 04 17:16:53 She won't be. Oct 04 17:17:12 No I wouldn't imagine so Oct 04 17:18:24 Expecting the devil's waterfall tomorrow, see? *he grins* Oct 04 17:22:41 I see Oct 04 17:23:29 She told me I wouldn't dare call it that to yer face Oct 04 17:24:34 So I need to look offended and horrified when I see her next, got it Oct 04 17:25:24 * HH nods Oct 04 17:25:44 Open that door would ya? Oct 04 17:26:55 * Morgan nods, doing so Oct 04 17:28:26 *Everyone but Molly is at breakfast, and Varick immediately comes to hug Morgan* Oct 04 17:28:32 * HH is now known as Varick Oct 04 17:28:42 Papa, I looked for you Oct 04 17:31:11 * Morgan picks him up, hugging him Oct 04 17:31:24 I went out to practice before it got light... Oct 04 17:32:13 * Varick hugs him Oct 04 17:32:24 I saved you some bacon Oct 04 17:32:30 From HeinzHarold? Oct 04 17:33:19 * Varick shrugs Oct 04 17:33:22 From anyone Oct 04 17:33:42 Well thank you. You ok? Oct 04 17:35:31 * Varick nods Oct 04 17:35:49 Can we play outside today? Oct 04 17:36:07 * Morgan nods Oct 04 17:36:39 Its very cold, so... gloves and coat... think Uncle Edward wants to speak to me at some point Oct 04 17:37:57 * Varick sits at the table, Edward at the head Oct 04 17:38:26 E: I will be available whenever you are ready, brother Oct 04 17:39:19 * Morgan nods, sitting down Oct 04 17:39:22 Lakes cold Oct 04 17:40:08 *Edward shudders* I am sure it is Oct 04 17:43:00 *There's lots of talk and it seems morale has improved somewhat now the funerals are done. Mina is still in black, but she and Edward look more at ease than before* Oct 04 17:43:38 [will you be joining us for breakfast?] Oct 04 17:44:05 [in just a minute, yes] Oct 04 17:45:04 I might commandeer a corner of the kitchen at some point today Oct 04 17:45:22 E: What for? Oct 04 17:45:32 Are we going to cook, Papa?! Oct 04 17:45:57 I forgot how much I enjoy baking... thats all Oct 04 17:47:16 E: Baking... like cakes and pastries? Oct 04 17:48:12 * Morgan looks at him strangely before nodding Oct 04 17:48:21 I _can_ do breads... Oct 04 17:48:51 Mina: It's an unusual pastime for a Duke Oct 04 17:50:05 I'm an unusual Duke, but I suspect you noticed that. Its... calming, perhaps... Oct 04 17:50:15 Dietlinde taught him. Now he does it to remind him of her, like when I swim it reminds me of my daddy Oct 04 17:50:55 *The young boy doesn't pick up on the more tense experiences that his words cause in the adults* Oct 04 17:51:08 A little, yes... Oct 04 17:51:34 *Molly opens the door* Sorry I am late, I had some letters to send Oct 04 17:51:58 * Morgan stands, pulling out a chair for her Oct 04 17:52:13 *The others look slightly uncomfortable. She sits, thanking him* Oct 04 17:52:23 * Morgan sits down Oct 04 17:52:42 [why does it feel like I have just sat up in my coffin at my funeral?] Oct 04 17:53:23 [Varick just explained that Dietlinde taught me to bake and I do it to be reminded of her, which is only partly correct] Oct 04 17:53:53 [I see] Oct 04 17:53:57 I'm not _good_ at bread, mind... Oct 04 17:54:10 Mama, we're going to bake today! Oct 04 17:55:00 M: Are you, Mauschen? That's nice Oct 04 17:55:19 [is that a problem for you?] Oct 04 17:56:01 [no, it isn't] Oct 04 17:56:17 Are we going to make bread, Papa? Oct 04 17:56:33 Depends if uncle Edward needs any doorstops Oct 04 17:56:59 E: I don't think so Oct 04 17:57:12 Best stick to cakes then Oct 04 17:57:38 M: It's all in how you kneed it. You have to be firm and thorough Oct 04 17:58:11 E: *he sips his coffee* Maybe that is where you are going wrong, brother Oct 04 17:58:30 Could be, could be Oct 04 17:59:44 *the breakfast is eaten, the amount of bacon saved for Morgan quite excessive* Oct 04 18:01:17 How much, little man, do you think I am going to eat each morning? Oct 04 18:01:40 All the bacon? Oct 04 18:01:56 I think even HeinzHarold would struggle with this much Oct 04 18:02:28 *HH looks* Nah, I could probably do it. Hungry this morning... Oct 04 18:03:03 * Morgan nods, eating a bit more bacon Oct 04 18:03:15 *Inga blushes a little* Oct 04 18:05:19 *Adalbrecht and Edward are going to go over some of the documents in the library, and the ladies are going to sew together. Grendlik and Christopher are going to join DeeDee and Wonks for a visit to town, leaving Morgan and Varick to playing outside* Oct 04 18:09:34 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 04 18:49:02 * Disconnected () **** ENDING LOGGING AT Tue Oct 4 18:49:21 2022 **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Oct 4 18:50:41 2022 Oct 04 18:50:41 * Now talking on #7thsea Oct 04 19:51:10 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 04 20:34:31 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Oct 04 20:45:44 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 04 20:46:12 [17:52:37] Varick: *Adalbrecht and Edward are going to go over some of the documents in the library, and the ladies are going to sew together. Grendlik and Christopher are going to join DeeDee and Wonks for a visit to town, leaving Morgan and Varick to playing outside* Oct 04 20:47:13 * Morgan gets the boy bundled up in warm clothes before taking him outside Oct 04 20:47:32 * MollyK is now known as Varick Oct 04 20:47:51 Will we see the Drachen ever again? Oct 04 20:48:30 If I'm honest, I never thought I'd see one in the first place Oct 04 20:49:14 Uncle Edward gets to live with the Drachens Oct 04 20:50:13 But he doesn't get to live with you, and I know which I'd prefer Oct 04 20:51:34 * Varick looks at him "is it the Drachens, Papa?" Oct 04 20:51:57 Not even slightly. Oct 04 20:52:07 * Varick grins Oct 04 20:52:12 I knew really! Oct 04 20:52:27 * Morgan smiles, nodding Oct 04 20:52:29 good Oct 04 20:53:13 Will we get Drachens at Hafenlohr? Oct 04 20:53:20 I doubt it Oct 04 20:53:42 Can we get a cow? Oct 04 20:54:14 Why? Oct 04 20:54:59 Then we could always have warm milk. Mama said she used to go and get milk from the cow if she was playing outside and didn't want to go indoors Oct 04 20:55:44 I see... I don't know, we'd have to think about it but... we don't really need a cow for warm milk, do we? We just need some milk... Oct 04 20:56:48 Milk comes from cows Oct 04 20:57:14 Yes, I know, but there's no cows here and we have milk... Oct 04 20:57:59 That's because there are cows on the Home Farm Oct 04 20:58:43 * Morgan nods Oct 04 20:58:46 But not _here_ Oct 04 21:00:17 * Varick starts trying to make a snowman Oct 04 21:00:35 If we have a cow, we would need a bull, and then have some calves Oct 04 21:01:01 If we only have one cow and she has calves, they'll need all her milk... Oct 04 21:02:26 We will have to stop our bull covering her Oct 04 21:03:50 I suppose you could just ask nicely Oct 04 21:04:10 Please can we have a cow? Oct 04 21:04:25 I meant... you could ask the bull nicely... Oct 04 21:04:42 Would that work? Oct 04 21:05:35 I've no idea Oct 04 21:06:23 * Varick nods Oct 04 21:07:11 Can we have ducks? Oct 04 21:07:35 probably Oct 04 21:07:47 I want to be Lord Of The Ducks. Oct 04 21:09:00 Lord of the ducks... why? Oct 04 21:10:03 I would walk along, and they would walk in a line behind me. Then I would quack, and they would all quack too. And people would say "look at Varick, he's Lord Of The Ducks" Oct 04 21:10:34 * Morgan nods slowly Oct 04 21:10:37 I see... Oct 04 21:10:55 What would you like to be Lord of? Oct 04 21:12:05 * Morgan shrugs Oct 04 21:12:11 I don't know really Oct 04 21:13:37 * Varick continues to build the snowman until he suddenly stops Oct 04 21:14:01 Can you hear that? Oct 04 21:14:43 *he can faintly hear what sounds like a wolf* Oct 04 21:14:43 * Morgan listens Oct 04 21:15:36 I think it's a wolf Oct 04 21:15:36 Aye, I hear it Oct 04 21:15:58 Stay by me Oct 04 21:17:00 * Varick nods but doesn't look concerned. About ten minutes pass before Ivan strolls towards them Oct 04 21:17:12 * Varick watches him intently Oct 04 21:17:57 Varick, this is Ivan... Ivan, this is my son Oct 04 21:18:55 * Varick bows politely. Ivan crouches down, watching Varick but saying nothing Oct 04 21:19:34 * Morgan watches him Oct 04 21:21:01 *it must be how it is for others when he and HH gesture, because there's a communication going on that Morgan is unable to fully perceive* Oct 04 21:22:58 * Morgan waits, looking between the two of them Oct 04 21:23:45 * Varick is now known as Ivan Oct 04 21:24:02 * Ivan stands up, looking to Morgan Oct 04 21:24:47 My wife had pups Oct 04 21:25:02 Congratulations Oct 04 21:26:13 V: Are they going to be shifters too? Oct 04 21:26:51 * Ivan shakes his head "No, they are full wolf" Oct 04 21:27:41 I'm afraid I don't know how it works, who becomes able to shift, who doesn't... Oct 04 21:30:22 A pair of shifters often makes a shifter. Occasionally a shifter and a human, or a shifter and a non-human make a shifter, but they are rarer Oct 04 21:31:29 * Morgan nods Oct 04 21:32:53 V: Will my children be shifters too? Oct 04 21:33:22 Unlikely, unless you breed with a shifter Oct 04 21:34:06 V: *he looks at Morgan* is that like making babies? Oct 04 21:34:20 * Morgan nods Oct 04 21:35:10 I forget that humans shield their young so much Oct 04 21:35:45 * Morgan nods Oct 04 21:35:47 It seems we do Oct 04 21:37:14 Wolves don't, no more than we would hide eating or relieving ourselves Oct 04 21:40:32 * Morgan nods, looking at Varick briefly Oct 04 21:40:58 *Varick is giggling. Ivan smiles* Oct 04 21:42:17 * Ivan looks at Morgan Oct 04 21:42:27 Remind me what you wanted? Oct 04 21:44:31 Confirmation he is a shifter... advice for him on what will happen as he grows older... advice for both of us in how best to support him Oct 04 21:45:22 * Ivan nods Oct 04 21:46:26 The first, definitely *he looks at Varick a few moments, then blinks. Then they both simultaneously touch their noses. They both laugh* Oct 04 21:47:17 Care to fill me in? Oct 04 21:48:11 Shifters can understand animals, and each other Oct 04 21:50:46 Ah... that explains where that ability comes from Oct 04 21:52:51 * Ivan nods Oct 04 21:53:02 V: I like talking to animals Oct 04 21:53:54 Me too, especially when I can here where they are hiding and then *he makes a move as if pouncing, catching Varick in his arms* Oct 04 21:54:41 * Morgan tenses Oct 04 21:55:39 *Varick shrieks with laughter, making chomping movements near Ivan's arms. He doesn't look at all scared* Oct 04 21:57:26 * Morgan holds himself in place, watching them Oct 04 21:59:08 *it descends into a very gentle roughhousing on Ivan's part, letting Varick be much rougher with him. Despite the human forms, the play is more like wolves than people* Oct 04 21:59:49 * Morgan watches them intently Oct 04 22:00:48 * Ivan lets Varick do this a few minutes before backing away. Varick follows this unspoken end of play instinctively Oct 04 22:02:04 * Ivan looks to Morgan Oct 04 22:03:06 Rough play is important. He needs to learn his strength and how to inhibit it. Master it in the early human years and in other forms he will have better control Oct 04 22:03:38 * Morgan nods Oct 04 22:03:51 I should accept I am going to receive a lot of bruises then... Oct 04 22:04:40 * Ivan nods Oct 04 22:04:52 Assuming you keep him with you Oct 04 22:05:28 *Varick moves close to Morgan, holding his trouser leg* Oct 04 22:06:00 Why would I not? Oct 04 22:07:01 Some parents prefer them to spend these years with shifters Oct 04 22:08:31 Those parents, one of them at least is a shifter... Oct 04 22:09:16 Many don't live in packs. Packs are good for young shifters Oct 04 22:10:17 * Morgan looks down at Varick, putting a hand on his head Oct 04 22:10:33 I don't think that is really an option in our case Oct 04 22:10:59 * Ivan nods Oct 04 22:12:15 Then he needs friends of a similar age, lots of play and outdoor time. Plenty of animals too Oct 04 22:12:58 [do you need me? The staff just told Edward Ivan was here] Oct 04 22:15:54 [I think we're ok my love] Oct 04 22:16:33 [if you need me, tell me please] Oct 04 22:16:44 V: I like those things Oct 04 22:16:55 [we're alright, you can hear his advice too] Oct 04 22:17:12 My wife is on her way... I think it best we are all of one mind... Oct 04 22:19:20 * Ivan chats to Varick about his favourite animals and Ivan's wolf family. Molly arrives swiftly, forgetting her gloves as usual. They get reintroduced Oct 04 22:19:39 *Molly glances at Morgan to see how he is* Oct 04 22:20:40 You were saying, Ivan... Oct 04 22:21:27 * Ivan repeats his advice Oct 04 22:22:25 *Molly nods* We are going to be at sea until the late spring. He has a cat but no friends. Will that be alright? Oct 04 22:22:47 * Ivan nods Oct 04 22:23:10 You should roughhouse with him Oct 04 22:23:27 V: But Mama is a Lady! Oct 04 22:24:18 * Ivan smiles "I forget, you count your females as inferior" Oct 04 22:25:14 uhhh... more delicate, perhaps Oct 04 22:26:20 * Ivan looks Molly over "looks sturdy enough to me, good breeding stock" Oct 04 22:26:50 *Molly's brow raise* Oct 04 22:27:13 [I am not sure if I should be flattered or offended!] Oct 04 22:27:34 [From him, I'd say flattered] Oct 04 22:29:20 Our Mothers wrestle with the cubs as much as the Fathers and siblings Oct 04 22:29:53 I see Oct 04 22:31:48 He's young, he won't shift for years yet. Have you explained about the thirteen moons of shedding? Oct 04 22:32:53 Only briefly... I thought it best to wait for you so you could answer any questions he has Oct 04 22:33:09 * Ivan nods Oct 04 22:33:31 You have somewhere out here to sit? Oct 04 22:34:35 * Morgan nods, leading the way to a bench Oct 04 22:35:11 * Ivan sits next to Varick, talking to him primarily Oct 04 22:36:12 When you're a bit older, you will have thirteen full moons where you shed wolf hair in your bed. After that, you will be ready to start shifting. Oct 04 22:36:24 V: Do I change in my sleep? Oct 04 22:37:55 * Ivan nods "Partly yes. The hair comes and goes." Oct 04 22:38:42 *Molly subtly holds Morgan's hand loosely* Oct 04 22:38:59 V; can I only be a wolf? Oct 04 22:39:49 You might be able to be other things, but a wolf will feel most natural Oct 04 22:41:14 Will it hurt, when he shifts? Oct 04 22:42:54 A bit, yes. With practice it will ease Oct 04 22:43:15 * Morgan nods Oct 04 22:44:00 V: Can you show me? Oct 04 22:44:44 * Ivan nods, standing up. He starts unbuttoning his thick shirt Oct 04 22:45:06 * Morgan looks around Oct 04 22:45:31 *they can't be seen from the house* Oct 04 22:46:42 * Morgan nods slightly Oct 04 22:47:24 * Ivan gets shirtless. He has plenty of scars Oct 04 22:49:23 * Morgan waits Oct 04 22:49:38 * Ivan starts to undo his trousers too Oct 04 22:49:55 You can shift in clothes but it rips them Oct 04 22:50:14 Unfortunate Oct 04 22:50:30 V: Then you'd be naked all the time! Oct 04 22:51:14 * Ivan smiles "As a wolf, you are always naked. Clothes are for humans who do not have proper fur" Oct 04 22:52:29 V: *he nods* Oct 04 22:53:09 * Ivan removes his trousers and shoes, utterly bare and unfussed Oct 04 22:54:32 * Morgan glances at Molly Oct 04 22:55:16 * Ivan is blushing, looking off to one side. She looks slightly amused Oct 04 22:55:34 [You find something funny?] Oct 04 22:57:02 [I am sat holding my husband's hand whilst a man stands completely nude in front of me!] Oct 04 22:58:49 * Ivan concentrates. There is none of the cracking or twisting of the shifters in the clearing, it's smooth like water poured from one container to another, becoming a silvery wolf Oct 04 22:59:25 [impressive] Oct 04 23:00:17 *She looks back* [Wow!] Oct 04 23:00:39 *Varick is up and petting him* Oct 04 23:02:09 What do you think, Varick? Oct 04 23:02:52 V: I want to do that! Oct 04 23:03:37 Ask him when he thinks it will be Oct 04 23:04:09 *They both concentrate* Oct 04 23:04:55 V: About when I am eleven or twelve. At the same time I start having wet dreams. What does that mean? Oct 04 23:05:27 *Molly blushes more now* [oh dear] Oct 04 23:06:37 There's a lot to be explained I think Oct 04 23:07:34 * Ivan shifts back. It's just as smooth and painless Oct 04 23:08:18 You can come back before then? Oct 04 23:08:39 * Morgan nods Oct 04 23:08:42 I expect so Oct 04 23:10:14 M: When Mina has a baby, I would think Oct 04 23:10:45 * Morgan nods Oct 04 23:11:03 * Ivan puts his trousers on Oct 04 23:11:09 Is she well? Oct 04 23:12:48 * Morgan nods Oct 04 23:12:54 They mourn the loss of Joseff Oct 04 23:13:26 * Ivan nods Oct 04 23:13:37 I heard he was dead Oct 04 23:13:56 * Morgan nods Oct 04 23:15:16 He hadn't been right since his mate and pup died Oct 04 23:15:35 Advancing years took their toll Oct 04 23:15:55 * Ivan nods Oct 04 23:16:16 Happens in wolves too Oct 04 23:16:30 * Morgan nods Oct 04 23:18:01 Mina has a mate now and will soon have pups Oct 04 23:19:39 That is certainly their intention Oct 04 23:20:39 /me nods, shoes and shirt going on Oct 04 23:20:49 What more do you want to know? Oct 04 23:21:13 I think that is all for now, unless Varick wishes to know anything more... Oct 04 23:22:02 V: *he shakes his head Oct 04 23:24:56 Thank you for coming, Ivan Oct 04 23:25:32 * Ivan nods Oct 04 23:25:45 You will see me again Oct 04 23:26:21 * Morgan nods Oct 04 23:26:47 We will come to your house when we return Oct 04 23:27:17 * Ivan looks at Varick a few moments Oct 04 23:27:27 Yes, come to the mountains Oct 04 23:28:06 * Morgan watches him again Oct 04 23:29:19 V: Do you have to go? Can we play some more? Oct 04 23:30:29 * Ivan smiles "A bit longer then. Come on then, little pup, let's see you be ferocious" Oct 04 23:31:08 * Ivan go back to their enthusiastic play. Molly watches them closely, a firm grip on Morgan's hand Oct 04 23:31:15 * Ivan is now known as Molly Oct 04 23:31:22 Will Varick be alright? Oct 04 23:31:37 [I'll roast him alive before Varick gets hurt Oct 04 23:31:53 * Molly smiles a little Oct 04 23:32:02 That is good to know Oct 04 23:33:12 * Morgan nods slightly, watching them closely Oct 04 23:33:23 [He has already had chance to hurt him if he was going to] Oct 04 23:34:16 *There's nothing but play, Ivan more than tough enough to take all of the seven year old's strength* Oct 04 23:34:46 [we will want him as an ally in the years ahead?] Oct 04 23:35:18 [I believe so] Oct 04 23:36:21 [I've only seen Varick take to someone this quick once before] Oct 04 23:36:35 [Rief?] Oct 04 23:38:02 [yes] Oct 04 23:40:01 [That figures] Oct 04 23:40:15 * Molly nods Oct 04 23:41:07 *The playing goes on a while, and when Ivan has said goodbye and gone, varick seems listless Oct 04 23:41:20 You are tired? Oct 04 23:41:40 *Varick nods* Oct 04 23:41:50 That was a lot of effort, huh? Oct 04 23:43:15 *he nods again* I'm not very strong yet Oct 04 23:45:07 I'm sure we can help with that Oct 04 23:45:39 *Varick yawns* okay Papa Oct 04 23:47:24 * Morgan picks him up, carrying him towards the house Oct 04 23:47:37 You are not hurt at all? Oct 04 23:47:50 V: no Oct 04 23:48:41 * Morgan nods Oct 04 23:48:44 good Oct 04 23:49:23 *he's asleep before they get upstairs Oct 04 23:49:45 * Morgan takes his boots and coat and gloves off, laying him on his bed Oct 04 23:50:10 *he doesn't stir Oct 04 23:51:16 * Morgan watches him for a moment before leaving the room Oct 04 23:51:25 * Molly is in the hall Oct 04 23:51:42 I will stay up here if you have things to do Oct 04 23:52:20 I need to catch up with Edward if father is not still looking at... whatever it was Oct 04 23:52:39 * Molly nods, watching him a moment Oct 04 23:53:00 Alright, liebling Oct 04 23:53:56 It'll give me time to put my thoughts in order about what's just happened too Oct 04 23:54:12 * Molly nods Oct 04 23:54:46 Before you go though... *she moves, gently kissing his lips* Oct 04 23:55:33 * Morgan relaxes as she does so Oct 04 23:56:30 * Molly smiles against his mouth, a quick pass of the tip of her tongue along his lip before kissing again Oct 04 23:59:31 * Morgan sighs slightly as he pulls away Oct 04 23:59:36 I won't be long Oct 04 23:59:49 * Molly nods