**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Oct 17 09:31:04 2022 Oct 17 09:31:04 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Oct 17 10:26:16 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 17 10:26:38 * MollyK is now known as Florrie Oct 17 10:27:24 * Florrie is peering into the mirror. Her eyes light up, just as Jana's used to Oct 17 10:27:28 Ballhead! Oct 17 10:27:55 Hello sweetheart, how're you? Oct 17 10:29:56 Got strawberries Oct 17 10:30:45 * Florrie shows him the biggest strawberry Morgan has ever seen, bigger than her hand Oct 17 10:31:56 Wow, thats enormous Oct 17 10:32:10 * Florrie nods Oct 17 10:32:23 Big strawberries everywhere Oct 17 10:33:27 Excellent. We only get little strawberries Oct 17 10:35:05 V: We don't have any strawberries until summer, Papa. Oct 17 10:35:18 * Florrie shrugs Oct 17 10:35:30 Strawberries anytime Oct 17 10:37:09 * Morgan smiles, ruffling Varicks hair Oct 17 10:37:17 Aye, thats right Oct 17 10:37:49 How's your mama Florrie? Oct 17 10:39:07 Mama happy Oct 17 10:40:18 excellent... and you, are you happy? Oct 17 10:41:26 * Florrie nods Oct 17 10:41:38 See Ballhead soon? Oct 17 10:43:12 Not for a little while sweetheart. We've got to go find a new land, thats exciting isn't it Oct 17 10:44:41 * Florrie nods Oct 17 10:44:49 Make more strawberries Oct 17 10:47:04 That'd be really nice. Your daddy will be with me in a little while to talk to you Oct 17 10:48:02 * Florrie nods, eating the strawberry. Varick sighs Oct 17 10:48:14 V: I wish I had strawberries all the time Oct 17 10:48:50 Next time we see them, how about we make a chocolate and strawberry cake? Oct 17 10:50:51 *Both the children look happy about this idea* Oct 17 10:51:39 Now, sweetheart, you know I love you very much, yes? Oct 17 10:52:32 * Florrie nods Oct 17 10:53:53 Thats never going to change, no matter what, I'm always going to love you, alright? Oct 17 10:54:58 * Florrie nods again Oct 17 10:55:43 Good Oct 17 10:58:51 * Florrie is young enough to not question why, but Varick isn't Oct 17 10:59:09 V: Why is that good, Papa? Oct 17 10:59:32 Well, you know I'll always love you too, don't you? Oct 17 11:00:03 V: *he nods* Oct 17 11:01:11 Thats good, isn't it? Sometimes people don't know that and might be worried about it Oct 17 11:03:37 *Varick nods* I love you too Florrie Oct 17 11:03:50 * Florrie nods, eating another strawberry Oct 17 11:09:42 *Molly lets Edward in and starts pouring coffee for them whilst Varick says good bye. Soon she and the boy are gone, and Edward takes a seat beside Morgan* "Good morning, princess. What have you got there?" Oct 17 11:10:20 * Florrie shows him a strawberry "Got strawberries, slow worm. Big ones" Oct 17 11:11:29 *Edward smiles warmly* In January! What a clever girl you are! They look very tasty Oct 17 11:13:12 * Florrie holds it to the mirror, and Edward pretends to take a bite, saying how good it is. This delights Florrie, and she goes to find other things to make him eat. Edward smiles, sipping his coffee whilst she is busy in the background Oct 17 11:13:33 * Morgan murmurs quietly Oct 17 11:13:53 Mother was right, you are definitely cut out for this Oct 17 11:16:22 E: *he smiles* I like children, I have long wanted a big family Oct 17 11:16:43 * Morgan nods Oct 17 11:17:52 Did you speak with her as you needed? Oct 17 11:17:58 * Florrie is now known as Edward Oct 17 11:18:04 * Morgan nods Oct 17 11:18:09 I think I worried needlessly Oct 17 11:20:38 Did you? Oct 17 11:20:53 * Morgan nods Oct 17 11:23:09 *Alice comes in to sit down. She's dressed a little more femininely than usual, also in an apron, hair looser. She has a smear of jam on her cheek. It suits her being less utilitarian* Hello, sorry, I am trying to make up jam from all these strawberries everywhere! Oct 17 11:23:45 * Morgan smiles, sipping his coffee Oct 17 11:23:58 * Edward watches her with a smile "Good morning, Alice, you look well" Oct 17 11:24:31 A: *she nods* We are. And you and your wife? Oct 17 11:27:54 ACTION briefly tells her about Joseff dying and how well Mina is doing, but also about his concerns about keeping an eye on her just in case. Alice in turn listens compassionately, providing support. It's easy to see how there would have been an easy rapport between them when they first met. There's no sexual tension, and no flirting, but they do Oct 17 11:27:57 seem to genuinely like each other Oct 17 11:28:58 * Morgan doesn't interrupt, just drinking his coffee Oct 17 11:30:37 * Edward goes on to check they have everything they need financially, and to check they have received the potion of his allowance Adalbrecht was putting in their direction, which they are. With that done, Alice looks to Morgan Oct 17 11:31:37 A: Could you let Molly know that John Daggett has offered marriage to his wet nurse? Oct 17 11:31:51 Thats awfully fast Oct 17 11:32:51 A: Yes. There quite a bit of gossip about it. The impression I get from Beth is that something had happened and he felt it was the right thing to do Oct 17 11:33:14 [Alice wishes you to know that John Daggett has offered marriage to his wet nurse. It seems something has occurred and he feels it the right thing to do] Oct 17 11:33:38 [oh dear. That's much too quick!] Oct 17 11:33:41 * Morgan nods slowly Oct 17 11:34:10 I think they will come to regret that... Oct 17 11:35:25 A: His Father isn't very impressed, from what John said to James, who told Caro, who told Beth. He wanted a gentleman's daughter at least Oct 17 11:35:58 His father is an ass Oct 17 11:36:30 * Morgan sighs Oct 17 11:36:49 Sorry... he's an objectionable man, and he brings out the worst in me Oct 17 11:37:27 A: I haven't met him Oct 17 11:38:01 I wouldn't, if you have the choice. I wanted to talk to you about having my family meet you and Florrie Oct 17 11:38:42 *Alice nods* I can imagine they are keen to Oct 17 11:39:07 * Morgan nods, hiking a thumb at Edward Oct 17 11:39:12 Particularly this one Oct 17 11:39:42 *Alice smiles* She talks about you often, Edward Oct 17 11:40:34 * Edward looks touched "I look forward to seeing her. However, I cannot leave Graben or Mina for a few months now" Oct 17 11:40:50 *Alice nods, looking back to Morgan* Oct 17 11:42:52 Molly and I have bought a house in Gottkirchen.... I want to suggest that you and Florrie come to us there. Its only a days travel for my parents, though quite a bit longer for Edward but... its neutral ground, and being my house I can throw my weight around for Florrie if needs be Oct 17 11:45:24 *Alice nods* How long for? Oct 17 11:47:05 I wanted to make the suggestion before I got to that. We're aiming to be back there in may, and not leaving again until autumn Oct 17 11:48:07 I will need to do some work... we are preparing for me to take over Gottkirchen, so I'd be wise to spend some time working with the current Graf Oct 17 11:50:18 *Alice nods* There are things I am working on here, but we could come for several weeks at least. I haven't seen much of the Blessing since we settled on the island. The trade contracts with Lady Torrington have been going well Oct 17 11:50:40 * Morgan nods Oct 17 11:51:21 I'm glad to hear that. It might be worth talking to James, perhaps he would delay his return until then so you could all travel together Oct 17 11:54:32 *Alice smiles* We will go over tomorrow to see him and Elsie. Florrie loves Thomas, and at Sunnymeade she likes to play with Mary and Lila. We go once or twice a week Oct 17 11:54:44 * Morgan smiles Oct 17 11:55:00 Thats wonderful. It looks like you're both thriving Oct 17 11:58:36 A: *she nods* We are. Florrie has so much freedom here, and with all this land to grow on she keeps us well fed. I have had to use some of the dresses from the main house, I cannot fit my trousers any more Oct 17 11:58:52 * Edward sips his coffee Oct 17 11:59:02 * Morgan nods Oct 17 12:00:19 Sometime soon, we'll arrange time to talk over your plans for the island, see how you're getting on and if there's anything we need to do. Did I tell you there's another mirror on its way to you? Oct 17 12:02:46 *Alice nods* Molly wrote me a note Oct 17 12:03:39 * Morgan nods Oct 17 12:04:31 Do you think it a good idea to explain to Florrie that this is the last time she'll see Edward and I at the same time? Oct 17 12:06:22 *Alice nods* That's a good idea. Provisionally we will schedule in May and June to be in Eisen? Oct 17 12:07:04 * Morgan nods Oct 17 12:07:26 We'll keep you all updated on our time of return, just to be safe Oct 17 12:10:28 A: That would be helpful. I am hoping the mirrors will work that far away. Should I plan for the Blessing to be available, or will Molly be wanting to see her family anyway? Oct 17 12:12:29 I would imagine she'll want to see her family... which reminds me, my uncle in Catterick has gardens I think Florrie would like, a hot house even. Oct 17 12:14:44 A: She would love that Oct 17 12:15:08 * Morgan nods Oct 17 12:15:39 I'll ask him to write to you to arrange it, though perhaps we could divert that way before coming back to Eisen Oct 17 12:17:26 Though Molly is keen to see Catterick Oct 17 12:19:35 A: We are used to travelling, that is no problem for us Oct 17 12:22:42 * Morgan nods Oct 17 12:22:59 I shall speak to Christopher today Oct 17 12:25:27 *Florrie comes back with a basket of things, many completely out of season, a few that are things they've never heard of before. Edward has to eat them all. Florrie shows no signs of being ready to go, and Edward seems to really enjoy it. Alice says goodbye so she can get on with the jam, leaving the girl still playing. Oct 17 12:25:40 [Mina is looking for Edward] Oct 17 12:26:10 [can you divert her?] Oct 17 12:26:30 * Morgan speaks quietly Oct 17 12:26:34 Mina is looking for you Oct 17 12:27:34 [I already am, my love] Oct 17 12:27:58 * Edward sighs quietly. He looks torn. Oct 17 12:28:12 [do I need to send Edward down?] Oct 17 12:29:54 [No... she's alright, I think she just misses him now she's told me about their night!] Oct 17 12:30:05 * Morgan shakes his head slightly Oct 17 12:30:20 She's with Molly, she's fine. Think she misses you is all Oct 17 12:32:49 * Edward nods. He plays another five minutes before he says "Princess, I have to go now. I enjoyed seeing you,and I'll see you soon" Oct 17 12:33:06 F: *she nods sadly* okay slow worm Oct 17 12:34:18 Before we go sweetheart, we need to tell you... this is the last time you'll see us together, I'm going travelling. In about a week a new mirror will arrive so you can talk to your daddy without me, ok? Oct 17 12:36:39 F: *she looks excited* two mirrors, more see! Oct 17 12:37:12 * Morgan smiles Oct 17 12:37:32 So you'll speak to me and Varick and Molly in one, and your daddy in the other, ok? Oct 17 12:38:49 *she nods* Okay Oct 17 12:40:14 Alright sweetheart, its time for us to go Oct 17 12:40:46 F: *she looks sad* see soon? Oct 17 12:41:54 Not too long love Oct 17 12:43:05 F: love you bye Oct 17 12:44:18 Love you too sweetheart Oct 17 12:44:45 * Edward says he loves her too, and Florrie covers her mirror, leaving theirs dark. Edward takes a deep breath Oct 17 12:45:01 * Morgan hands him his flask Oct 17 12:45:41 *he shakes his head* Let's get on with things, lunch is approaching and then we need to be preparing for town Oct 17 12:45:55 * Morgan shrugs, sipping it before putting it away Oct 17 12:46:04 I'm proud of you, y'know Oct 17 12:47:12 * Edward finishes his coffee Oct 17 12:47:15 Why? Oct 17 12:47:36 You're handling all this incredibly well. And you are so good with her Oct 17 12:48:25 None of this is Florrie's fault Oct 17 12:49:05 I think... its time to stop thinking of it in terms of fault. No good comes of that. Oct 17 12:51:31 Florrie is my daughter. With each day that passes that face is her face, not Jana's face repeated. Oct 17 12:51:51 * Morgan nods Oct 17 12:52:28 It still causes me some difficulty, I will admit, but it is... easier each time I see her. Oct 17 12:54:31 I did not see Jana very much, certainly not compared to you Oct 17 12:55:19 * Morgan nods Oct 17 12:57:42 She's bonding with you very well Oct 17 13:02:25 * Edward smiles Oct 17 13:02:51 In person I expect that to increase Oct 17 13:04:43 I imagine so, but... I imagine she will revert to being quite shy to begin with Oct 17 13:05:34 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:06:42 I will need to think about how we will handle this. I assume you still want Mina and I to escort Molly's cousin to Court in Fischler? Oct 17 13:07:44 * Morgan nods Oct 17 13:08:02 I'd like to enact your suggestion, but I don't know if we'll be back in time Oct 17 13:08:42 For what? Oct 17 13:09:18 Introducing her to court, utilising my titles to make her the spotlight Oct 17 13:13:58 I would caution to move on that sooner rather than later. His Grace agreed to give her top consideration, but if the introductions are not made you risk him moving on Oct 17 13:14:35 I'm not sure how we could implement that quickly given our timetable Oct 17 13:16:10 Have you informed the Rosenkrantz's of your plans? Oct 17 13:17:16 I wrote to him Oct 17 13:19:25 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:21:30 So yes, I'd still like you to present her at court... I don't see we'll have opportunity to make the introductions before we hit the waves Oct 17 13:22:13 Then Mina should begin correspondence with his wife and daughter. Perhaps we can get something in place loosely whilst you are gone. Oct 17 13:22:24 * Morgan nods Oct 17 13:22:56 As for how to handle meeting Florrie, might I suggest you leave that with me for now? I'll have time to think about it where you are going to be busy Oct 17 13:23:36 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:23:45 Thank you Oct 17 13:24:14 * Morgan nods Oct 17 13:24:44 Today I need to find time to speak with father, Holzheim and mother and Christopher Oct 17 13:26:05 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:26:15 You have an hour before lunch Oct 17 13:27:09 * Morgan gets up out of the chair, covering the mirror and putting it away Oct 17 13:27:17 Something we do need to be thinking about though... Oct 17 13:28:09 Yes? Oct 17 13:29:36 Florries ability and father... Its such an integral part of her its going to be so difficult for her to keep it under wraps Oct 17 13:29:54 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:30:04 That will be a challenge Oct 17 13:31:07 I would suggest speaking to mother about it. She knows him best and could probably give the best advice of how to handle that... or start working on him so its not such an issue for him Oct 17 13:32:02 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:32:33 Let us consider it. We can discuss it with mother on the mirrors Oct 17 13:32:43 * Edward stands, smiling faintly Oct 17 13:33:39 * Morgan looks at him, vaguely suspiciously Oct 17 13:34:53 How quickly using the mirrors has just become a practical tool Oct 17 13:35:40 * Morgan nods Oct 17 13:36:10 Occasionally I find myself trying to be disgusted by what I can do... but its increasingly more difficult to Oct 17 13:36:43 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:37:03 It is just how things are Oct 17 13:37:40 * Morgan nods Oct 17 13:39:31 * Edward goes to the door "Have you discovered any limits on how frequently you can use the mirrors?" Oct 17 13:41:47 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 17 13:41:56 Not so far, no Oct 17 13:42:10 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:42:29 I want to speak to her more often. Alice too. Oct 17 13:42:51 The two of you get on well Oct 17 13:43:39 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:44:07 I like her. She looks pretty today, more like I remember her Oct 17 13:45:00 * Morgan nods Oct 17 13:45:40 I think, and I'd rather you didn't repeat this, they were struggling to have enough food. They're both looking like they're eating properly now Oct 17 13:46:12 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:46:40 I have failed in that, only due to my ignorance of my responsibility Oct 17 13:47:36 No-one blames you for that Edward. *he pauses* I'm not sure she'd have accepted help anyway... Oct 17 13:49:09 If I had found her when I was in Vendel, I would have ensured they were provided for Oct 17 13:50:08 I know. Oct 17 13:52:04 * Edward looks at Morgan, shutting the door again Oct 17 13:52:41 I hope you are not concerned about it. I would never dishonour Mina. Oct 17 13:54:58 My only concern in that respect is that Mina does not feel that you would rather be with Alice... but I've not mentioned it because I am quite secure in the knowledge that you would not allow that to happen Oct 17 13:55:13 * Edward nods Oct 17 13:56:45 I would not rather be with Alice... but in that time last year whilst I still believed Mina lost to me forever, I looked for Alice with the thought of seeing if there could be anything there between us. She had remained in my memory. Oct 17 13:57:01 * Morgan nods Oct 17 13:57:17 That doesn't surprise me Oct 17 14:00:42 The ease with which we talk was one enduring memory from our brief time together. But what Mina and I have is completely different Oct 17 14:00:55 * Morgan nods Oct 17 14:00:58 Mina is... home. Oct 17 14:01:07 * Edward smiles Oct 17 14:02:40 Mina is like a treasure beyond imagination. Though our statuses are equal, I am well-aware that as human, as a _soul_, she is far above me. Oct 17 14:03:29 You do yourself a disservice Edward Oct 17 14:04:07 * Edward shakes his head Oct 17 14:05:11 That is not to run myself down, brother. If you think that an unfair comparison, it can only be because you do not appreciate Mina as she is Oct 17 14:05:45 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 17 14:05:51 Somewhat difficult Oct 17 14:07:26 I know. She is a closed book. *he smiles* Fascinating, isn't she? Oct 17 14:08:41 Endearing and frustrating Oct 17 14:09:00 * Edward smiles Oct 17 14:09:26 I hope she will become less closed in the years ahead Oct 17 14:10:57 So do I brother. I can only try to be someone she can be comfortable doing that with Oct 17 14:11:51 She loves you dearly Oct 17 14:12:38 * Morgan smiles Oct 17 14:12:46 I'm glad to hear that Oct 17 14:13:50 * Edward nods Oct 17 14:14:31 I do not distrust you, but I think it would be best if Mina is never aware that I was looking for Alice, don't you? Oct 17 14:14:55 * Morgan looks at him seriously Oct 17 14:15:18 Are you telling me that because you want my assent, or because you feel the need to voice it even if it is unnecessary? Oct 17 14:17:33 The latter. I suppose I want your understanding that had I known I could ever be with Mina I would not have looked for Alice Oct 17 14:17:46 * Morgan nods Oct 17 14:18:06 I know, Edward, I know. Oct 17 14:19:46 * Edward nods, opening the door again Oct 17 14:19:54 I will leave you to your tasks Oct 17 14:20:03 * Morgan nods, following him out Oct 17 14:20:16 Can I borrow your library? Oct 17 14:20:30 Of course. My castle is your castle Oct 17 14:21:39 * Morgan me inclines his head before collaring a servant to take coffee to the library and have his father sent word for join him Oct 17 14:27:20 * Edward has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 17 14:35:34 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 17 14:36:36 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht Oct 17 14:39:08 * Morgan watches his father for a moment before pushing coffee towards him Oct 17 14:41:17 * Adalbrecht sits, taking it. He looks quite relaxed Oct 17 14:41:47 Happy new year father. I want your advice Oct 17 14:42:44 Happy new year to you too. What about? Oct 17 14:44:33 * Morgan looks slightly evasive Oct 17 14:45:27 * Adalbrecht watches him closely, as he always used to as a child Oct 17 14:45:38 A couple of things... primarily, my Grafdom and yours... I wanted your opinion on whether or not, in the future, I should have them as one administrative area... meaning only one of my children would be Graf of both, or keep them separate Oct 17 14:47:11 That depends on whether you wish to concentrate the power of the line into a firm point, or be the tide that raises all boats, and have a wider powerbase Oct 17 14:47:47 What would _you_ do? Oct 17 14:49:00 You can see what I would do already by giving your uncle his own Freiarrdom which had been part of the main Grafdom for one hundred and fifty years Oct 17 14:50:19 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee thoughtfully Oct 17 14:50:30 That is the direction I had been leaning Oct 17 14:50:44 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 14:52:21 For both, make the other son the heir of it, or the regent until the heir comes of age. That was the Grafdoms briefly come together if one falls, already under control of an established Graf. Oct 17 14:53:18 So, if Edward had Gottkirchen, and I Sudlachenburg and I died, it would go to Edward... Oct 17 14:54:51 Unless you had a male child to inherit, in which case Edward would function as your son's regent until he was of age. The point is for there to not be a death followed by a period of instability. Oct 17 14:55:35 * Morgan nods Oct 17 14:55:37 That makes sense Oct 17 14:56:55 There is a risk that they might not get along, or might have very differing views, but on balance I would choose to have them as separate on your passing. Oct 17 14:57:27 * Morgan sips his coffee before nodding Oct 17 14:58:06 That is wise... Oct 17 14:58:28 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 14:59:32 You will need a purpose for your sons Oct 17 15:00:31 Gottkirchen, Sudlachenburg, Innesbruck, the fleet, my island, Catterick... Oct 17 15:00:40 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 17 15:00:44 Not given up on a duchy either Oct 17 15:01:26 * Adalbrecht laughs Oct 17 15:02:03 Why stop there? Oct 17 15:02:57 If I happen upon a Dracheneisen seam, I'll not pass up a Koenigsreich Oct 17 15:04:13 * Adalbrecht smiles Oct 17 15:04:58 When we were young, Hans and I scoured every inch of Die Dauerhaftigkeit for it Oct 17 15:05:13 * Morgan smiles Oct 17 15:05:23 I wish I'd known him better Oct 17 15:05:29 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 15:05:42 He was a very good man Oct 17 15:06:00 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Oct 17 15:06:19 I wanted to talk to you about... tattoos... Oct 17 15:06:46 * Adalbrecht frowns Oct 17 15:06:49 Yes? Oct 17 15:07:14 * Morgan sips his coffee, looking to be gathering his thoughts Oct 17 15:07:42 Are there circumstances you do not object to them? Oct 17 15:08:14 No Oct 17 15:08:51 Not even to cover up a... disfigurement? Oct 17 15:10:53 No. The Holy Book says not to make marks on oneself. Oct 17 15:11:05 * Morgan sighs, nodding Oct 17 15:12:07 I see Oct 17 15:12:27 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 15:13:12 That is why I object to them Oct 17 15:13:30 * Morgan nods Oct 17 15:13:59 I understand. It does rather mean I'll have to spend the rest of my life without ever going shirtless, even with my own children Oct 17 15:14:40 Why? Oct 17 15:15:13 I could not subject a child to seeing my scars father. I finally showed HeinzHarold and even he felt sick to his stomach Oct 17 15:16:55 Let me look. Oct 17 15:17:35 * Morgan looks conflicted Oct 17 15:18:03 Lock the door. I've had enough experience to know how often people wander through closed doors Oct 17 15:18:54 * Adalbrecht does so Oct 17 15:19:35 * Morgan takes a deep breath before pulling his shirt off, but still facing his father, only the burns on the front of his arm onto his chest visible Oct 17 15:20:35 * Adalbrecht nods slowly, looking at the burns Oct 17 15:20:49 I see. Oct 17 15:21:39 No... not yet you don't... Kaufmann was a cruel and petty man. When he couldn't have me court marshalled, he chose the cruellest thing he could think of and followed it with more cruelty. I want you to be ready for the result of that before I show you Oct 17 15:27:01 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 17 15:43:58 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 17 15:44:06 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht Oct 17 15:45:43 No... not yet you don't... Kaufmann was a cruel and petty man. When he couldn't have me court marshalled, he chose the cruellest thing he could think of and followed it with more cruelty. I want you to be ready for the result of that before I show you Oct 17 15:46:05 * Adalbrecht nods, expression serious Oct 17 15:46:52 * Morgan breathes out slowly, turning round Oct 17 15:47:45 *There's a long pause before Adalbrecht quietly says "Put on your shirt." Oct 17 15:47:58 * Morgan nods, putting it back on Oct 17 15:48:19 * Morgan just watches the wall for a moment before turning back to face his father Oct 17 15:50:08 * Adalbrecht is still stood up Oct 17 15:51:04 I appreciate why you would prefer to cover them. Though I do not like tattoos, that is between you and God. Oct 17 15:51:37 * Morgan watches him intently Oct 17 15:51:41 I have disgusted you... Oct 17 15:53:35 I want to find him and beat him to death. Oct 17 15:54:16 * Morgan nods slightly Oct 17 15:55:06 He is a cruel man. Under the guise of making sure I remained healthy enough to serve he insisted on my wounds being vigorously cleaned, regularly. Oct 17 15:56:59 * Adalbrecht nods, jaw tight. The only time he has recently seen Ada quite so murderous was just after seeing Molly after Sascha had attacked her Oct 17 15:57:30 It taught me something important, so it was not suffering for nothing. Oct 17 15:58:09 You are my _son_. I am entitled to my anger, thank you. Oct 17 15:58:19 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 17 15:58:35 Father, I never said that you weren't. Oct 17 15:58:46 * Morgan takes his flask, sipping it before offering it to his father Oct 17 16:01:56 * Adalbrecht takes a little before giving it back Oct 17 16:02:35 You understand. That means a great deal to me. Oct 17 16:04:15 I still do not like tattoos, but it is between you and Theus. And Molly, I suppose Oct 17 16:04:44 * Morgan nods Oct 17 16:05:40 There is no rush to decide just yet.... And He and I are on speaking terms again, so it won't be a decision I make alone Oct 17 16:06:56 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 16:07:00 Very well Oct 17 16:08:20 * Morgan sits down Oct 17 16:09:00 * Adalbrecht does likewise Oct 17 16:09:01 It could be worse I suppose Oct 17 16:09:16 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 16:09:27 You have all your limbs Oct 17 16:09:36 * Morgan nods Oct 17 16:09:51 And I learned to lay on my front in a hammock, and thats no mean feat Oct 17 16:10:48 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 16:12:26 Edward said you were sleeping outdoors Oct 17 16:13:19 He and Mina had a bed setup in the summerhouse. That lake was very nearly the coldest thing I've ever swum in this morning Oct 17 16:13:49 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 16:14:14 Did Molly enjoy it? Oct 17 16:14:18 * Morgan nods Oct 17 16:14:45 Very much. We didn't realise how much the peace and privacy would mean to us... its been a long time since we had a space to ourselves Oct 17 16:15:16 People do not normally live in places without staff. Oct 17 16:15:51 Privileged people don't... but we're always listening out for Varick, and whatnot Oct 17 16:16:33 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 16:18:48 Have you considered purchasing a very small house somewhere to fulfil this need? Oct 17 16:20:03 No... I've just purchased a very big one, that's enough for now... and of course there's the house on my island... but no, no very small houses Oct 17 16:20:20 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 16:20:54 You could construct something at Hafenlohr Oct 17 16:21:13 * Morgan nods Oct 17 16:21:18 Something to consider, certainly Oct 17 16:21:55 * Adalbrecht nods, drinking some coffee Oct 17 16:24:31 I assume you want your Zweihander taken home Oct 17 16:25:06 Please. Its not very useful on a ship for weeks, and practicing on deck is hard enough already Oct 17 16:25:18 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 16:25:28 And your uniform too? Oct 17 16:25:47 I suppose so... I don't see it getting any use now Oct 17 16:26:38 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 16:27:24 In my old room, in the drawers are my marks of rank... would you have them moved to the vault please Oct 17 16:27:50 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 16:27:59 Anything else? Oct 17 16:28:31 I'm going to ask Alice to join us on our return in may so you can all meet Florrie Oct 17 16:28:40 * Adalbrecht nodd Oct 17 16:29:20 I will clear my schedule Oct 17 16:32:26 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 17 16:44:59 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 17 22:41:12 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Oct 17 22:45:43 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 17 22:46:05 (C&p pls) Oct 17 22:46:44 I suppose so... I don't see it getting any use now Oct 17 22:46:44 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 22:46:44 In my old room, in the drawers are my marks of rank... would you have them moved to the vault please Oct 17 22:46:44 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 22:46:44 Anything else? Oct 17 22:46:48 I'm going to ask Alice to join us on our return in may so you can all meet Florrie Oct 17 22:46:50 * Adalbrecht nodd Oct 17 22:46:52 I will clear my schedule Oct 17 22:47:35 I think we will divert through Catterick so Molly can see Foxcroft, and Florrie can see the flowers. I will write as soon as we make landfall in Avalon, so you'll get notice before we get back Oct 17 22:49:44 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht Oct 17 22:54:05 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 17 22:56:54 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 17 22:57:06 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht Oct 17 22:57:20 How does Molly find it with Florrie? Oct 17 22:59:38 Easier now. Initially she found it quite difficult. *he looks at his father, his gaze showing concern and compassion* I know what'll happen... you'll see her and immediately feel guilty for how things were... Oct 17 23:02:28 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 17 23:03:30 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 17 23:05:25 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 17 23:09:49 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 17 23:09:55 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht Oct 17 23:10:01 * Adalbrecht nods solemnly Oct 17 23:10:06 Of course I will. Oct 17 23:11:19 And I will remind you I wish you to be kind and gentle to the person I love. Having seen my scars, Alarice's actions, the Schneeskald... you understand now that I have not exaggerated any of it at all? Oct 17 23:12:32 I do Oct 17 23:13:53 Then you understand that my saying she looks _exactly_ like Jana, save for her eyes, is not an exaggeration either. I tell you only because I wish to give you time to try to prepare yourself for that shock of seeing her Oct 17 23:14:32 I have never doubted that they are identical in all but that, Morgan. Oct 17 23:14:42 * Morgan nods Oct 17 23:15:19 I thought perhaps you though I would overstate it... an effect of being so... at the centre of it all Oct 17 23:15:43 * Adalbrecht shakes his head Oct 17 23:16:07 The opposite, in fact. That you would see and magnify the differences Oct 17 23:16:19 * Morgan nods Oct 17 23:17:11 Difficult to find any, in their looks at least. *he smiles, looking down at the desk* I am glad Claudia spotted her. For all the pain at the time, and the pain for you all to come, I'm glad you're going to know her Oct 17 23:18:23 * Adalbrecht nod Oct 17 23:19:13 Disappointed as I have been at Edward causing a pregnancy outside marriage, I would not choose to be estranged from my grandchild. Oct 17 23:19:37 * Morgan nods slowly Oct 17 23:20:20 She is likely to want me to pick her up... you should try to prepare yourself for that... I saw the reaction in HeinzHarold and Claudia, I imagine yours will be more... intense Oct 17 23:21:06 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 23:21:35 We will try to steal ourselves. Your Mother and I have discussed it at length. Oct 17 23:22:49 * Morgan nods Oct 17 23:22:56 I will offer any assistance I can Oct 17 23:24:06 * Morgan blinks a few times before looking at his father Oct 17 23:24:31 Hang on... you weren't angry about his tattoo because you think they're common... you were worried for his soul! Oct 17 23:24:31 * Adalbrecht watches him Oct 17 23:24:56 *he sniffs* I do also think they are common. Oct 17 23:25:19 Thats a secondary concern, isn't it? Oct 17 23:25:35 * Adalbrecht nods "yes it is" Oct 17 23:26:04 Oh father... Oct 17 23:27:37 * Adalbrecht sips his coffee Oct 17 23:27:40 What? Oct 17 23:28:05 It has occurred to me how much less... upset there would have been if we'd understood that the other day Oct 17 23:28:17 * Adalbrecht shrugs Oct 17 23:28:52 Edward knows his scripture inside and out. He knows it is in there. Oct 17 23:30:55 Perhaps but I would imagine he feels you are angry about it simply because you dislike them... anyway, we are both very grateful for your dropping the matter when it became apparent how ill Joseff was at the time. *he looks at his father earnestly* we knew you're a good man who would put it aside Oct 17 23:31:15 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 23:32:33 I cannot scrub it from his skin, so there is no point me continuing to comment upon it Oct 17 23:32:53 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 17 23:33:00 The two of you drive me up the wall sometimes Oct 17 23:34:26 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 23:34:31 That is mutual Oct 17 23:35:03 * Morgan laughs Oct 17 23:35:55 Is there anything you wish me to work on the Eisenfurst for on our journey? Oct 17 23:36:15 * Adalbrecht shakes his head Oct 17 23:36:25 No, I have the contract I wanted Oct 17 23:37:42 Don't need anything shipping I suppose... Oct 17 23:38:04 * Adalbrecht shakes his head Oct 17 23:38:06 No Oct 17 23:38:35 I wonder if there's a market for slightly glowing water... Oct 17 23:38:41 * Morgan shudders Oct 17 23:39:47 I would grow some of those Innesbruck black cherries, but I would not compete with Molly and His Grace's business venture Oct 17 23:40:19 * Morgan rubs his chin Oct 17 23:40:35 Why not speak to Molly about being a supplier? Oct 17 23:40:51 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 23:40:56 That could be an idea Oct 17 23:42:22 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Oct 17 23:42:31 Mother wishes to visit Foxcroft Oct 17 23:43:24 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 23:43:43 I will make that happen, I just am unsure when Oct 17 23:45:32 If I can find cargo to go to Avalon or somewhere that a diversion wouldn't be massively costly, I'll let you know. David will be fine in Sudlachenburg and, hopefully, by then I won't be too far away Oct 17 23:46:06 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 23:46:34 That would be nice Oct 17 23:47:00 I won't be surprised if he wishes to visit Insell Oct 17 23:48:07 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 23:48:17 Martha too I suspect Oct 17 23:48:34 No doubt Oct 17 23:50:30 Once you are tied to the Grafdom and have young children, these trips will be harder Oct 17 23:50:49 * Morgan nods Oct 17 23:51:23 I know. I don't relish the idea of not being able to sail but... I have a desire to be settled Oct 17 23:51:36 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 23:52:21 I would advise you to consider waiting a little longer, if I was not your Graf and Father. Oct 17 23:52:58 As a Graf and my father you advise I should settle... as a sailor, you advise to sail a while longer Oct 17 23:53:07 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 23:53:34 As a man, I would advise taking some time just with your wife Oct 17 23:53:46 * Morgan nods Oct 17 23:54:34 Aside from the things that must be done when we return, we have no big plans until we sail for Capperlucia again. We intend to make the house a home Oct 17 23:54:47 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 17 23:55:11 I am sure you will be able to manage that Oct 17 23:55:25 * Morgan nods Oct 17 23:55:35 I imagine so... have you been to Hafenlohr? Oct 17 23:56:48 Many years ago. My Father knew the owner, and it was good for pheasant shooting Oct 17 23:57:20 * Morgan nods Oct 17 23:57:58 I liked the place as soon as I saw it. Oct 17 23:58:47 I recall it being a good size. Nice grounds Oct 17 23:59:48 * Morgan nods, watching him for a moment before speaking again