**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Nov 17 00:00:21 2022 Nov 17 00:00:21 *The earliest differences where that HH buried them in the village graveyard instead, and Molly never fell in the pool* Nov 17 00:00:55 HeinzHarold had buried them in the village instead of at home... and you never fell in the pool. Nov 17 00:02:13 If I hadn't fallen, I don't know that we would have ever progressed. I don't think the attraction was enough for you. We certainly wouldn't have gone to Carleon without it Nov 17 00:02:50 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:02:57 The last part is true, certainly Nov 17 00:03:20 * Molly smiles Nov 17 00:03:29 Not the former? Nov 17 00:03:51 No Nov 17 00:05:00 Maybe we should see it as a sign that things -could- improve for them still Nov 17 00:05:37 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:05:42 She is making progress... Nov 17 00:06:05 * Molly nods Nov 17 00:06:56 Sometimes people are not supposed to be together, just like how on many paths you and I aren't Nov 17 00:07:17 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:07:18 true Nov 17 00:07:41 Do you find that troubling? Nov 17 00:08:27 A little, yes Nov 17 00:08:37 Why? Nov 17 00:09:29 I want her to be happy, as happy as she can possibly be Nov 17 00:09:42 * Molly nods Nov 17 00:10:06 Maybe on this path she cannot be that happy, or not that happy yet Nov 17 00:11:54 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:11:56 Maybe Nov 17 00:14:16 You know that is not in anyway your fault...? Nov 17 00:14:38 Isn't it? Nov 17 00:15:09 Of course it isn't. How would it be? Nov 17 00:16:12 * Morgan shrugs Nov 17 00:16:13 I don't know Nov 17 00:16:31 * Molly nods Nov 17 00:16:48 We know where the paths come from... Nov 17 00:17:10 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:17:14 I suppose so Nov 17 00:18:54 If anyone is to blame, it is I... Nov 17 00:19:31 horseshit Nov 17 00:20:36 I could not give up all the beautiful moments you and I have shared anyway, so it is not something I will dwell on Nov 17 00:21:06 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:22:53 * Molly strokes his hair Nov 17 00:24:49 I dreamt we were dancing at a ball, and you were teasing me with making patches of heat beneath my clothes Nov 17 00:25:13 And that worked? Nov 17 00:25:45 I think one day you'll have to find out for yourself, my love Nov 17 00:27:14 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:27:16 I reckon so Nov 17 00:28:56 * Molly nods Nov 17 00:29:19 You are getting up? Nov 17 00:29:25 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:29:26 Aye love Nov 17 00:30:15 Alright liebling *she kisses his crown once more before letting go* Nov 17 00:31:47 * Morgan rolls away, getting out of bed and pulling on some clothes Nov 17 00:33:06 * Molly watches him "mmm you are very beautiful, my love" Nov 17 00:33:44 * Morgan makes a pfff noise Nov 17 00:33:47 nonsense Nov 17 00:34:54 * Molly shakes her head Nov 17 00:35:11 I love seeing you naked each day Nov 17 00:37:14 * Morgan throws a shirt over his shoulder Nov 17 00:37:34 You aren't angry I hadn't mentioned the sensation loss of my scars are you? Nov 17 00:39:28 No... it's... it saddens me, I would have taken it into account... I'd have been more aware that what I assumed felt very good to you does not feel of much Nov 17 00:40:17 Doesn't stop it feeling good... and it has helped me come to terms with them Nov 17 00:40:34 That you cannot feel things? Nov 17 00:41:53 No, the attention you give them... Nov 17 00:43:02 I had not realised that first night you removed your shirt how much strength it took, how nervous you must have been, anticipating either my disgust or my inability to deal with the thought of your pain Nov 17 00:43:40 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:43:46 It was excruciatingly difficult Nov 17 00:43:54 * Molly nods Nov 17 00:44:30 I had no idea the power I had in that moment to uplift you or crush you... Nov 17 00:44:50 * Morgan shrugs Nov 17 00:44:52 As you still do Nov 17 00:45:01 * Molly frowns a little Nov 17 00:45:03 I do? Nov 17 00:45:36 Of course you do... your disappointment would be devastating Nov 17 00:45:59 I had not realised it matters to you so much Nov 17 00:46:55 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:46:59 Absolutely it does Nov 17 00:47:39 * Molly nods Nov 17 00:48:33 I will bear it in mind... that night, I wasn't disgusted or upset by your scars and what you had suffered. I did not shy away from it. I was honoured and elated. Nov 17 00:48:58 I wonder what you would've felt had you realised... Nov 17 00:50:03 How you got them? Or the importance of you revealing them? Or your fears? Nov 17 00:50:13 The importance, the fear... Nov 17 00:51:30 I'd still have been honoured. I'd have been gentler, maybe more reserved. I probably would not have run my tongue up your back or swirled it over your skin Nov 17 00:51:57 * Morgan nods Nov 17 00:52:32 I'm going to get some coffee and watch the sunrise... I'll see you in a while, though this morning will be busy Nov 17 00:53:03 * Molly nods slowly "Alright. I will get up myself soon" Nov 17 00:53:33 * Morgan nods, leaning down to kiss her forehead before wandering out of the room Nov 17 01:04:58 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 17 01:07:57 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 17 09:55:14 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 17 11:15:49 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Nov 17 11:18:01 * MollyK is now known as Claudia Nov 17 11:18:18 * Claudia is on watch when he gets up there Nov 17 11:19:14 * Morgan carries two mugs of coffee, handing one to her Nov 17 11:19:21 Figured you'd be out here Nov 17 11:19:30 * Claudia takes it Nov 17 11:19:42 Back to work as soon as I can Nov 17 11:20:18 Bit of normality? Nov 17 11:20:48 * Claudia nods Nov 17 11:21:05 How was your night? Nov 17 11:21:18 * Morgan shrugs Nov 17 11:21:33 I've had worse. Hard though, emotional, but not nightmarish... you? Nov 17 11:24:55 Fine, only got a couple of hours though Nov 17 11:25:42 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:25:53 Should've gotten more... Nov 17 11:28:09 Sorgi and I were talking Nov 17 11:28:32 I see Nov 17 11:28:38 * Morgan takes a mouthful of coffee Nov 17 11:29:22 * Claudia does likewise Nov 17 11:29:31 Glad to be back? Nov 17 11:30:00 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:30:17 I'd forgotten how much I like being on the water Nov 17 11:33:43 * Claudia nods Nov 17 11:34:07 I like the routine of it Nov 17 11:34:26 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:35:04 You... gonn' be angry with me if I tell you you're not coming to Ryadh? Nov 17 11:36:50 What do you mean I'm not coming?! Nov 17 11:37:28 I'll take that as a yes. Nov 17 11:40:05 Why am I not coming, Morgan? Nov 17 11:41:46 Couple of reasons... their treatment of women is not acceptable to people like us and I don't want you taking matters into your own hands. I also need Sigfried kept here and -you- are the person I trust to do that. Nov 17 11:44:03 You're leaving him here?! How are you going to find her without him? Nov 17 11:45:47 He's a loose cannon... Nov 17 11:46:42 * Claudia nods Nov 17 11:46:58 Right. So he's a flight risk too? Nov 17 11:47:21 It wouldn't surprise me Nov 17 11:49:35 * Claudia nods Nov 17 11:49:43 Heinzharold would be useless. Nov 17 11:49:57 Keeping him here? Nov 17 11:50:04 Yes Nov 17 11:50:21 * Morgan looks at her for a moment before nodding Nov 17 11:52:18 I think you're wrong about leaving me here, but there's no point me arguing Nov 17 11:53:17 Tell me why. Nov 17 11:54:52 I am a better fighter than him, and he has a wife here. Nov 17 11:55:56 I wanted to leave him here as well... but, if we cannot persuade whoever it is to let her come with us, the sort of thing we have to do is something he and I are -very- good at Nov 17 11:57:18 * Claudia shrugs Nov 17 11:57:24 Are you taking Molly? Nov 17 11:57:35 Have to Nov 17 11:57:49 Why? Nov 17 11:58:43 Her healing abilities... hoping she can fix whatever is causing Betuana's amnesia Nov 17 11:59:51 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:00:10 I'm not needed this time Nov 17 12:00:34 * Morgan looks sharply at her Nov 17 12:00:46 Don't be absurd. Nov 17 12:02:12 * Claudia shrugs Nov 17 12:02:37 You don't want destruction, you want deception and politics. Nov 17 12:03:01 * Morgan snorts Nov 17 12:03:17 I don't -want- it... Nov 17 12:05:13 What I -want- is to ride over, correct their bullshit excuse for how they treat women, get Betuana and come back Nov 17 12:06:45 Good luck, you'll never fix that. Nov 17 12:07:40 No... and I don't have time to try, so I have to do what I can in the time available, and that means politics and deception Nov 17 12:08:11 * Claudia nods, drinking her coffee Nov 17 12:08:48 When are you going? Nov 17 12:09:10 Soon as possible. Need to see a few people first Nov 17 12:09:18 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:09:30 * Morgan looks along the docks, trying to spot the ships he now owns Nov 17 12:09:46 *it's still quite dark* Nov 17 12:10:04 You need your ship officially named yet Nov 17 12:10:29 That one, yeah... Nov 17 12:10:52 That's the one you're taking? Nov 17 12:10:59 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:11:17 Had intended to take it on its maiden run anyway so... may as well do something useful Nov 17 12:11:38 First time for everything Nov 17 12:11:47 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:11:49 quite Nov 17 12:12:08 Five days, give or take. Nov 17 12:12:20 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:12:37 Yeah. Sigfried is going to be climbing the walls Nov 17 12:13:18 Great(!) Nov 17 12:13:54 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:14:08 Gonn' have to keep an eye on him... don't want him charting another ship and following us Nov 17 12:14:54 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:15:14 He going to know exactly where you are going? Nov 17 12:15:24 I wasn't planning to tell him, no Nov 17 12:15:53 But all it takes is him overhearing one of our crew, or put two and two together if I can persuade Sinan to come with us Nov 17 12:16:21 You aren't staying at the port. Even I don't know the name of the place she is Nov 17 12:16:36 * Morgan grins Nov 17 12:16:52 Its slipped my mind, I'm hoping Molly remembers Nov 17 12:17:16 Going to be a problem if she can't! Nov 17 12:18:14 I'll go for a walk and try to get one of my smaller statured friends to remind me Nov 17 12:19:59 * Claudia laughs Nov 17 12:20:06 That works? Nov 17 12:20:37 Now and then, yeah Nov 17 12:21:07 You uhh... you don't think I'm leaving you behind because of the shit you've had to deal with the last few days, do you? Nov 17 12:22:09 No, didn't even occur to me Nov 17 12:22:16 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:22:23 Good, because its not that Nov 17 12:23:57 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:24:19 An hour or two and he'll be gone Nov 17 12:24:42 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:24:52 Need to give him a couple of things to carry back Nov 17 12:26:09 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:27:42 Then everything will go back to normal Nov 17 12:28:26 We'll see, won't we... we'll have some routine, at least Nov 17 12:28:53 Reckon you can run some trade in the time I'm gone? Nov 17 12:30:13 Sorgi reckons we could squeeze in two to Picante Nov 17 12:30:57 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:31:28 Good, see to it... Could do with earning a little, and it'll keep Sigfried from running off Nov 17 12:32:57 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:33:25 Alright, we'll need to see Witts then Nov 17 12:34:14 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:34:19 I want you to deal with it Nov 17 12:35:38 Trying to distract me from all my crazy bullshit? Nov 17 12:37:19 No. If you're going to be running freight to Capperlucia, I want you experienced with it before that starts. I love you and want to protect you but I won't coddle you. Its not how you would thrive. Nov 17 12:37:30 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:37:47 Okay Nov 17 12:39:06 * Morgan nods, looking round Nov 17 12:39:20 Do I want Dau's warship? Nov 17 12:40:22 What would you need it for? Nov 17 12:41:02 Thats just it... unless I decided to run a mercenary band, I don't... Nov 17 12:41:24 But? Nov 17 12:42:21 * Morgan sighs Nov 17 12:42:26 No, I don't need it Nov 17 12:42:54 I want one more built, then I really should let Witts deal with bringing some money in Nov 17 12:45:23 You're going to need some more men under him. You can maximise your trade running them from different ports, but you'll want people in the ports handling that. I think you should think about using a Castillean port for runs for Capperlucia, particularly for the Rose. Nov 17 12:46:17 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:46:47 I don't know what James is planning with his future now... and, as Edward pointed out, I am holding it all close, like I don't trust anyone to do it.... Nov 17 12:47:30 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:47:39 Your fleet is your baby Nov 17 12:48:07 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:48:46 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:48:48 Yes, it is Nov 17 12:49:09 And Gottkirchen... I've appointed an overseer, its unrealistic to think I can do it alone Nov 17 12:49:34 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:50:06 You have to trust us to act in your interests. You're not alone. Nov 17 12:50:29 Easy to do with you and HeinzHarold... not so much past that Nov 17 12:51:20 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:51:53 Only other option is to give some of it up Nov 17 12:52:38 I'm not sure I'd be willing to do that Nov 17 12:53:56 * Claudia nods Nov 17 12:54:03 Then you have to delegate Nov 17 12:54:12 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:55:30 What's the next ship going to be? Nov 17 12:56:15 There's one being finished now, the double hulled one... thats Stormdancer... and one more that Edward suggested a name for... Nov 17 12:58:08 What type will she be? Nov 17 12:58:33 Same as the Star, I think Nov 17 12:59:34 * Claudia nods Nov 17 13:00:10 Are you running a counterpoint to the Rose for Capperlucia? Nov 17 13:00:18 * Morgan nods Nov 17 13:00:24 Thats the plan Nov 17 13:01:49 Which one? Nov 17 13:03:21 Uhhh, Stormdancer probably... got a little while to get things setup, so the Star may as well be running more... local... trade Nov 17 13:04:00 * Claudia nods Nov 17 13:04:10 Makes sense Nov 17 13:05:00 Think you'd enjoy it, living in a little house in a port, organising your trade and ships, making deals, no titles or land? Nov 17 13:05:59 Probably, yeah... Thats how it felt with Dietlinde... just us, our cottage and our community Nov 17 13:07:10 * Claudia nods "not really achievable though" Nov 17 13:08:33 Its not something that is available to me. So, I have to accept my duties and glean what simple happiness I can from it. Nov 17 13:09:30 * Claudia nods Nov 17 13:09:48 Hafenlohr must seems like paradise, I guess Nov 17 13:10:05 * Morgan nods Nov 17 13:10:12 I can see me being in the lake a lot Nov 17 13:12:05 * Claudia nods Nov 17 13:13:35 Fifteen in dock... I own three of 'em... Nov 17 13:14:34 Impressive Nov 17 13:15:03 Not where I expected to be a year ago Nov 17 13:15:28 Where did you expect to be? Nov 17 13:15:41 * Morgan shrugs Nov 17 13:16:01 I dunno... still alone, dead maybe... Nov 17 13:17:34 Did Molly know enough to let us know you were dead? Nov 17 13:17:57 Maybe. Probably. Nov 17 13:18:23 Sigfried figured it out, y'know... that I wasn't just some aggro master at arms... Nov 17 13:19:15 How? Nov 17 13:24:39 My bloody handwriting Nov 17 13:43:03 Makes no sense Nov 17 13:44:26 No? Nov 17 13:44:41 How? Nov 17 13:51:10 Look... my job there was keeping that young woman safe... and she'd gone missing thanks to that Montaigne 'sorcerer'... monsters were appearing from this portal in the floor every hour day and night... so I. Wrote to a few select people for help... I, being a common master at arms, should not have written in any script looking like this... Nov 17 13:51:20 * Morgan takes out a letter from his pocket, showing her the writing Nov 17 13:52:19 * Claudia looks at it Nov 17 13:52:56 Yeah, that's too posh Nov 17 13:53:04 * Morgan nods Nov 17 13:53:13 Kinda gave myself away... he did not miss it. Nov 17 13:53:39 Careless for you Nov 17 13:54:08 I was tired and angry with myself... angrier than normal anyway Nov 17 13:54:54 * Claudia nods Nov 17 13:55:35 Are you friends then? Nov 17 13:56:06 I suppose we are, to a point... he stood by my side and fought horrors... Nov 17 13:57:44 You had the wife stuff in common too? Nov 17 13:58:32 I didn't tell him Nov 17 14:00:22 How did you explain being a miserable loner without explaining that? Nov 17 14:00:33 * Morgan shrugs Nov 17 14:00:34 I didn't Nov 17 14:04:05 * Claudia nods Nov 17 14:04:37 *There's a cough from behind them* Nov 17 14:04:59 * Morgan turns Nov 17 14:08:23 *Xsarlac is still in the monk's robes he's always worn, which after the encounter with the ashkoven is a little unnerving. He doesn't look to have changed at all since Morgan last saw him in April* Nov 17 14:08:49 * Claudia pats Morgan's arm "I'll leave you to it" Nov 17 14:09:28 * Morgan nods, touching her shoulder briefly Nov 17 14:09:33 Well now Sidgried... Nov 17 14:10:07 * Claudia is now known as Sigfried Nov 17 14:10:15 Good morning Nov 17 14:10:31 Potentially. How are you? Nov 17 14:10:52 Well enough. Yourself? Nov 17 14:11:07 * Morgan nods Nov 17 14:11:14 I've certainly had worse times Nov 17 14:11:45 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 14:11:51 Where is she? Nov 17 14:12:15 In the Empire... why don't we go to my study, we'll have a coffee Nov 17 14:12:31 * Sigfried inclines his head, following quietly Nov 17 14:13:19 * Morgan goes past the galley, picking up coffee on the way, pushing his way into his study Nov 17 14:13:22 Have a seat Nov 17 14:13:59 * Sigfried does. He looks tired Nov 17 14:14:26 * Morgan fills a cup, pushing it in front of him before pouring his own and sitting down Nov 17 14:14:46 Alright then... She is in the Empire. She has amnesia. Nov 17 14:15:01 How have you found her? Nov 17 14:15:17 I can't tell you that Nov 17 14:15:40 Have you seen her? Nov 17 14:15:49 Not yet, no Nov 17 14:16:08 Are you sure she is there? Nov 17 14:16:30 As sure as I can be... I would not have asked you to be here if I wasn't Nov 17 14:17:13 When are we leaving? Nov 17 14:17:44 -we- aren't. I'm going today. Nov 17 14:19:18 * Sigfried shakes his head Nov 17 14:19:24 I need to find her Nov 17 14:19:44 You need to trust me Nov 17 14:20:52 I do trust you. But she is my -wife-. Nov 17 14:21:17 * Morgan nods Nov 17 14:21:51 Which is why I need you to stay behind... its a delicate situation and your emotions are running high Nov 17 14:23:32 And if you cannot bring her back to me? Nov 17 14:23:48 We will Nov 17 14:25:50 * Sigfried drinks his coffee Nov 17 14:26:37 * Sigfried seems to be mulling the situation over Nov 17 14:26:52 * Morgan takes out his sketchbook, opening it at the back Nov 17 14:28:00 I'll tell you something... during the war, a good deal of my time was spent getting my friend out of enemy camps... not territory... -camps-. Prisons. cells. We are -very- good at it. Nov 17 14:29:08 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 14:29:44 I've been looking for her for five years now. I don't want to let go when it's this close. Nov 17 14:30:17 I can only imagine. I'm not asking you to let go... I'm asking you for patience and operational prudence. Nov 17 14:32:29 * Sigfried looks unhappy with this Nov 17 14:33:07 There is no way I can convince you? Nov 17 14:33:47 I'm sorry, no. We will bring her back... Nov 17 14:34:40 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 14:35:02 If you fail, and she dies... Nov 17 14:35:52 I will before she does. Nov 17 14:37:06 ... you will have her body brought back. Nov 17 14:37:28 * Morgan looks at him seriously Nov 17 14:37:32 I will not leave her there Nov 17 14:38:49 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 14:39:18 I don't want to stay behind, but if that is the best chance of getting her home, I will Nov 17 14:40:05 That is my view on it... I need you to describe her, so we know who we are looking for Nov 17 14:44:52 * Sigfried sets about this, a woman in her forties with black hair run through with silver, tanned skin, but gray eyes. It looks like it's a little painful for him Nov 17 14:46:00 * Morgan sketches quickly, turning it so he can see Nov 17 14:47:34 * Sigfried gives him pointers to adjust Nov 17 14:47:57 * Morgan does so Nov 17 14:49:58 *Molly comes out of the bedroom fully dressed* Xsarlac! It's so good to see you! Nov 17 14:51:04 * Sigfried gets up, coming to her "You look very well, Molly" *she nods, smiling* "I am, thank you" Nov 17 14:51:18 Been a few developments since we saw you last Nov 17 14:53:19 M: I'll not disturb you, I will get Varick up *she goes to the boy's room* Nov 17 14:53:46 * Sigfried sits down "I heard you and Molly had gotten married and have a child" Nov 17 14:54:21 * Morgan nods Nov 17 14:54:34 We adopted him... he is finally starting to thrive Nov 17 14:55:16 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 14:55:40 I have two daughters, and a son. Nov 17 14:56:43 You must miss them Nov 17 14:57:26 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 14:57:29 I do Nov 17 14:57:42 Just a few more weeks... Nov 17 14:58:33 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 14:59:13 I will come with you to Capperlucia providing she is found and I don't need to go on searching Nov 17 14:59:39 I trust the information I have as to her location Nov 17 15:01:08 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:01:26 How long will it take? Nov 17 15:04:11 We'll be back within a week Nov 17 15:05:46 * Sigfried nods "That is as quick as you can be?" Nov 17 15:06:13 If all goes well, five days... but thats as quick as possible. Any issues arise, it'll be longer Nov 17 15:07:56 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:08:16 Do you need anything? Nov 17 15:08:48 * Morgan looks at the sketch Nov 17 15:09:01 No, this should do... I can't promise she'll be the same as you remember... Nov 17 15:09:22 She won't remember? Nov 17 15:10:10 I don't know... I'm hoping Molly can help her with that but... we just don't know Nov 17 15:12:01 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:12:20 Even if she doesn't remember now, she might when we get home Nov 17 15:12:38 Maybe... but that could make for a difficult journey Nov 17 15:14:05 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:16:04 Taking her to our people is important. They need to see their Queen. Our daughter has reigned in her stead while she's been gone Nov 17 15:17:39 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:18:23 We have been tasked with opening trade relations with Capperlucia... I want you to know that doing -this-, finding her, has nothing at all to do with that Nov 17 15:18:57 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:21:07 My priority is finding her. Nov 17 15:22:11 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:22:27 Wouldn't be going if it wasn't mine. Nov 17 15:23:45 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:24:27 Do you need money? Nov 17 15:25:16 For... Nov 17 15:26:38 Travel or getting her out of wherever she might be Nov 17 15:27:06 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 17 15:27:21 No. Help out with Varick, that'll be plenty Nov 17 15:29:27 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:29:44 I can do that Nov 17 15:29:49 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:30:15 Molly can introduce you to Inga, she'll be watching Varick while we're away Nov 17 15:32:09 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:34:04 A lots happened.. I'm not the same person as last time we spoke Nov 17 15:34:36 Lady Torrington has told me so Nov 17 15:34:52 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 17 15:35:00 Told you I'm not such an asshole? Nov 17 15:36:17 She said you were calmer Nov 17 15:40:57 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:41:02 Not far off I suppose Nov 17 15:41:47 She said you seem to have more of a purpose now Nov 17 15:43:11 Something of an understatement... I'm more... accepting of my role in life Nov 17 15:43:59 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:44:16 You won't be going back to Avalon then? Nov 17 15:46:28 No... well, only to visit. I have a duty to Eisen... quite a lot of it, actually. I take over a Grafdom in under three years and of course inherit another once my father passes, far off may that be Nov 17 15:47:12 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:48:01 Once Betuana is found, we'll talk more about trade, but for now she is all that matters. Nov 17 15:48:23 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:48:47 I've got a couple of people I need to see before we leave... the Rose will be working while we are away, so you will not be aimlessly waiting Nov 17 15:49:08 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:49:26 The Captain seems kind Nov 17 15:49:59 He's a good man... saved Molly's life... Nov 17 15:50:37 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:50:52 For that alone he's a good man Nov 17 15:51:00 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:51:27 He's a damn good captain, and has been wonderful for Claudia, the woman I was talking to this morning Nov 17 15:53:44 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:54:01 She is well-armed for one of the women here Nov 17 15:54:39 She's the most dangerous person I've ever known. We served in the navy together Nov 17 15:55:21 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:56:06 Are you taking this ship? Nov 17 15:56:55 No, the Rose is going to be working... I'm taking my new ship... *he smiles slightly* I'm building a fleet Nov 17 15:57:06 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 15:57:29 I am glad I gave this one to Molly, she's well-cared for now Nov 17 15:57:52 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:58:16 She gave it to me, for our wedding. She is... home. Nov 17 15:59:08 Have you spent a lot of time on board? Nov 17 15:59:23 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:59:40 Oh yes... travelling the world... sailed from one end of Avalon to the other, and back... Nov 17 16:00:49 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 16:01:00 It's big enough for a family Nov 17 16:01:07 * Morgan nods Nov 17 16:01:36 Thats not the plan of course... but she's served us well so far, and should make the trip to Capperlucia and back more comfortable. Nov 17 16:02:16 * Sigfried nods Nov 17 16:02:24 It's a long sail Nov 17 16:02:43 * Morgan nods Nov 17 16:03:21 Yes, it is... Nov 17 16:04:39 *there's a knock at the door* Nov 17 16:05:08 come Nov 17 16:07:20 *Witts comes in* Good morning, your Excellency Nov 17 16:08:21 Witts, excellent... *he looks at Sigfried* would you excuse us? I need to set some things in motion before we go so, sooner thats done, sooner we can get moving Nov 17 16:10:33 * Sigfried inclines his head before leaving. Witts watches with puzzlement "A monk, your Excellency?" Nov 17 16:11:16 Not... really... he is the crown prince of Capperlucia, and above that, my friend. Nov 17 16:11:25 * Sigfried is now known as Witts Nov 17 16:11:52 He's in disguise. *he has a leather ledger under his arm* Nov 17 16:12:25 Sort of. His wife went missing and he went looking for her... Monks are generally left alone Nov 17 16:12:37 [perhaps its worth intercepting DeeDee before he sees Sigfried...] Nov 17 16:14:14 * Witts nods, standing there patiently Nov 17 16:15:10 *Molly comes out of Varick's room, politely bidding Witts good morning, and he bows. She goes out of the main door* Nov 17 16:16:00 Have a seat Witts, you're making the place look untidy Nov 17 16:16:18 * Morgan fishes another cup of out a drawer, filling it and pushing it towards Witts before filling his own cup again Nov 17 16:19:01 * Witts does, putting the ledger on the desk Nov 17 16:21:00 Everything is in hand, your Excellency. I have assembled a skeleton crew for both the Cargo ship and the double-hull. You wanted them to go to Freiburg for Grendlik to fully man them before setting them to work on the contracts you discussed with him. Nov 17 16:21:58 I'll be taking the Star, the cargo ship, to the Empire... I'll be five days... that being said, the crew can be put to use in the meantime... I'm afraid I've made your job harder... Nov 17 16:22:39 * Witts shakes his head Nov 17 16:22:51 I enjoy challenging work Nov 17 16:23:09 Have you seen the Lusty Wench in dock? Nov 17 16:25:58 * Witts nods Nov 17 16:26:02 I have Nov 17 16:26:15 She'll need crewing and trade. I bought her Nov 17 16:27:55 * Witts nods Nov 17 16:28:32 Might I suggest it is time to keep a separate account for business spending and personal spending? Nov 17 16:28:46 I'm not disagreeing with you there Nov 17 16:30:58 I've spent rather more than I initially intended, what with Hafenlohr... Nov 17 16:31:11 * Witts nods Nov 17 16:32:22 Having a clear pot of funds with which to buy cargo and then put profits to after you take your own cut would be wise. I would also consider with so many ships that you might want to look at investors. Nov 17 16:33:01 I am reluctant to do that... Nov 17 16:35:04 * Witts nods Nov 17 16:35:42 Then it will be a long time before you turn a very good profit. If that is your preferred option though, I will of course respect that Nov 17 16:36:10 * Morgan sighs Nov 17 16:36:31 This fleet has been a dream of mine... I am reluctant to relinquish it to others Nov 17 16:38:57 * Witts nods Nov 17 16:39:04 Very well, your Excellency Nov 17 16:39:14 What would you do? Nov 17 16:41:19 I would take the next few months to think about my vision for my fleet Nov 17 16:42:55 Let me be clear about something, Witts... My brother trusts you and your judgement... I trust his, so I will trust yours... what I -dont- want is for you to agree with everything I say just because I pay your wages, or because of my title. If you think I am making a mistake, I want you to tell me so. Nov 17 16:44:42 Thank you. It is not a mistake to be sure of what you want. Most would have investors. It will bring you earlier profits, more social power, but more restrictions in your freedoms. Nov 17 16:45:45 Assuming I do not take investors, how much do I need to set aside for cargo, and how long before I see my investment repaid... not profit, just net even... Nov 17 16:51:55 * Witts opens the book, taking him through some figures. The gist of it is that the investment of 500g for the Star, 1000g for Stormdancer, 600g for the Wench will take three years after cargo, maintenance, crew etc to recoup. Nov 17 16:54:48 * Morgan nods Nov 17 16:54:55 And thats without any profit coming my way Nov 17 16:55:37 * Witts nods Nov 17 16:56:06 How much would you suggest is put aside now? Nov 17 16:58:02 Across all the ships, I would allow a thousand guilders in the account to cover expenses, but each run will make more than it costs. We can be choosy over the cargo taken Nov 17 16:58:38 * Morgan nods Nov 17 16:59:35 I am supposed to be having another ship built... it'd give us the Star, Stormdancer, Wench and Reconciliation... on top of the Rose. If all goes well, we'd have two running back and forth to Capperlucia... Nov 17 17:00:38 *Their present income would be 2000g per year for three years for the ambassador work, though this would need to drop when someone else does it, 1000g for his Stewardships, and 850g from his allowance. In time, he should be able to take money from the Innesbruck rents as well as a very healthy income from Gottkirchen. Nov 17 17:01:07 * Witts nods Nov 17 17:02:02 I think, then... we need to go to the bank, to get an account setup for trade... Nov 17 17:03:27 * Witts nods "shall I arrange for that for this morning? Sinan is waiting for news on when you want the ships named" Nov 17 17:04:05 Since I intend to use the Star today, that should really happen this morning... Nov 17 17:06:50 * Witts nods, closing the book "I will get on with both and send word" Nov 17 17:07:06 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:07:28 It is a significant amount of money to be giving you access to... try not to lose it. Nov 17 17:09:26 * Witts nods Nov 17 17:09:32 Of course, your Excellency Nov 17 17:10:37 I need to see Sinan and Gottlieb, actually... Nov 17 17:12:45 * Witts nods Nov 17 17:12:59 I'll ask them to be ready to see you Nov 17 17:13:04 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:13:08 I won't be long Nov 17 17:13:21 * Witts stands, bowing, then leaves Nov 17 17:13:31 * Witts is now known as Molly Nov 17 17:14:13 * Molly is coming back in when he goes. She smiles, coming straight to Morgan and sips his coffee Nov 17 17:14:23 You are a busy man this morning, my love Nov 17 17:14:30 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:14:57 Much to do... Witts tells me if I don't take investors, it will be three years before the cost of the ships is recouped, and thats without the reconciliation Nov 17 17:15:06 * Molly shrugs Nov 17 17:15:08 Alright Nov 17 17:15:52 And I need to put a thousand guilders into a separate account so that business and personal funds are not confused. Nov 17 17:16:06 * Molly nods Nov 17 17:16:11 Do you trust him? Nov 17 17:16:26 Edward does. Nov 17 17:16:34 * Molly nods Nov 17 17:16:53 You have not forgotten you are due to talk to Edward and Florrie this morning? Nov 17 17:17:45 * Morgan rubs his forehead, shaking his head Nov 17 17:17:50 No, I haven't. What time? Nov 17 17:18:39 Half after eight for Florrie, nine for Edward... it must be about seven now Nov 17 17:19:04 * Morgan nods, sighing heavily Nov 17 17:19:09 Have I taken on too much? Nov 17 17:21:51 * Molly kisses his crown Nov 17 17:22:06 Not at all. I have complete faith in you, my love Nov 17 17:22:34 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:22:42 alright... what else needs to be done this morning Nov 17 17:22:57 * Molly counts off on her fingers Nov 17 17:24:31 Tell Claudia and Siegfried they are to stay... catch up with Witts... speak to Edward and Florrie... ask Sinan to accompany us... say goodbye to DeeDee... I will pack our things... get the crew to the Star and have her named... Nov 17 17:25:30 Done, done, done, can't do for an hour and a half... I need to go to the bank as well, move some funds into a business account... perhaps... I wonder if father or Edward would care to invest... Nov 17 17:25:41 * Molly smiles Nov 17 17:25:53 Or Jarvie! She is disgustingly rich Nov 17 17:26:04 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 17 17:26:25 I'll mention it, and get a message sent to Jarvie Nov 17 17:26:57 She is going to Sudlachenburg, so a note to your Mother? Nov 17 17:27:29 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:27:32 Good idea Nov 17 17:28:08 Keeping it in the family makes sense Nov 17 17:28:41 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:28:44 Yes, it does Nov 17 17:29:09 * Morgan picks up his sketchbook, opening it to the sketch of Betuana Nov 17 17:29:37 * Molly nods slowly "I saw her in a dream" Nov 17 17:30:10 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:30:15 okay Nov 17 17:31:03 *she sends him the image. Seeing the woman moving, smiling, makes it easy to see a few minor tweaks that his sketch needs* Nov 17 17:31:28 * Morgan nods, making the adjustments quickly Nov 17 17:31:34 * Molly smiles Nov 17 17:32:00 All men remember their wives in a slightly more flattering way than others would see them? Nov 17 17:32:18 Probably, yes Nov 17 17:33:32 * Molly smiles, kissing him a moment "but not you, because I am flawless, hmm?" Nov 17 17:33:39 Quite so Nov 17 17:34:11 I will see to Varick and then pack. We travel very light? Nov 17 17:34:25 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:34:42 No point taking a ton of stuff we won't want to be hauling if we need to move fast Nov 17 17:34:48 Shards? Nov 17 17:35:23 Definitely. Nov 17 17:37:00 You're expecting trouble? Nov 17 17:37:34 I'm not going to be surprised if there's trouble... and if they won't relinquish her... Nov 17 17:38:57 * Molly nods Nov 17 17:39:08 We will take her by force if needs be? Nov 17 17:39:51 Thats the last option if HeinzHarold and I can't spirit her away Nov 17 17:40:01 * Molly nods Nov 17 17:40:31 I need to just make sure I don't get myself into any trouble Nov 17 17:40:57 like... Nov 17 17:41:54 * Molly smiles Nov 17 17:42:27 Liebes herz, I've stopped trying to predict what scrapes I might get in, it's just too common Nov 17 17:42:35 * Morgan nods, sighing Nov 17 17:42:46 I would have you stay behind if we didn't need your abilities Nov 17 17:42:51 * Molly nods Nov 17 17:42:57 I know, but you do Nov 17 17:43:07 * Morgan nods, but doesn't look happy about it Nov 17 17:43:30 I am too useful to keep away. Besides, you would miss me Nov 17 17:44:06 Of course I would Nov 17 17:46:07 * Molly nods "I should get on, my love" Nov 17 17:46:39 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:47:00 I'll go see if Witts has given enough of a heads up to the Gottliebs for me to appear Nov 17 17:48:06 * Molly nods Nov 17 17:48:22 Alright, my love Nov 17 17:49:08 * Morgan gets up, draining his cup and kissing her cheek before taking the cups back to the Galley and going up on deck Nov 17 17:52:00 *it's definitely starting to get lighter, but not quite sunrise yet. DeeDee is stood with Claudia drinking coffee* Nov 17 17:52:51 mornin' Nov 17 17:53:23 * Molly is now known as DeeDee Nov 17 17:53:30 Good morning Nov 17 18:14:01 How we doing? Nov 17 18:18:37 * DeeDee nods "Nearly ready to go" Nov 17 18:19:23 * Morgan nods, taking some papers from his pocket Nov 17 18:19:40 I need to go see the Gottliebs, so I'll give you these now Nov 17 18:19:56 * DeeDee pockets them Nov 17 18:20:03 Thank you Nov 17 18:20:54 One draft for Karlsruhe, he'll be in Gottkirchen, probably Kiev... the other is for Wonks Nov 17 18:23:25 * DeeDee looks confused but nods Nov 17 18:23:35 I will see he gets it Nov 17 18:23:55 There's a note in there for him to explain what I want done with it... and a letter to Graf Maubourg Nov 17 18:24:07 * DeeDee nods Nov 17 18:25:08 I'll have them delivered as soon as possible Nov 17 18:25:25 * Morgan nods, offering his hand Nov 17 18:25:29 In case I don't see you Nov 17 18:25:59 * DeeDee shakes his hand "It's been an experience, your Excellency" Nov 17 18:26:10 * Morgan laughs quietly Nov 17 18:26:33 Thank you... I won't forget what you've done. Safe journey DeeDee Nov 17 18:27:00 And to you Nov 17 18:28:00 * Morgan inclines his head before glancing at Claudia and walking down the walkway, heading to find the Gottliebs Nov 17 19:06:28 *the office of the assistant harbour master already has a lamp glowing in the window* Nov 17 19:07:38 * Morgan knocks Nov 17 19:07:51 * DeeDee is now known as Sinan Nov 17 19:07:55 Enter Nov 17 19:08:14 * Morgan goes in, closing the door behind him Nov 17 19:08:40 * Sinan stands and bows Nov 17 19:08:46 Your Excellency Nov 17 19:09:16 Sinan, sit, please Nov 17 19:10:04 * Sinan does so Nov 17 19:10:26 Still not used to people doing that Nov 17 19:11:04 I would have thought you'd had that most of your life Nov 17 19:11:46 Sort of... mostly a mild deference which, really, I ignored Nov 17 19:12:00 * Sinan nods Nov 17 19:12:11 What can I do for you? Nov 17 19:13:11 I rather need your help... a friend of mine, his wife went missing... and has turned up in the Empire... since neither I nor my friends speak the language, I was hoping I could persuade you to accompany us to act as interpreter... Nov 17 19:13:38 Where in the Empire? Nov 17 19:13:58 A day and a half out of Ryadh Nov 17 19:14:12 * Sinan nods Nov 17 19:14:27 My wife won't be happy Nov 17 19:14:44 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:15:16 I'm trying to return a wife to her husband... who happens to be a crown prince of the lands I am tasked with sailing to Nov 17 19:15:56 * Sinan nods Nov 17 19:16:07 When are we leaving? Nov 17 19:16:40 As soon as possible... I intend to take the new ship... I have a couple of other errands to run and I wish to speak with your father Nov 17 19:17:37 * Sinan nods "I'll find someone to help with the naming. I assume you want no pomp and ceremony today?" Nov 17 19:18:06 Much as I'd love to given her name... no... I want my friends present and my wife and son, but aside from that... Nov 17 19:20:01 * Sinan nods "I'll need to see my wife, I will be back in the hour" Nov 17 19:20:32 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:20:36 Where might I find your father? Nov 17 19:21:24 * Sinan gives him directions to a nearby house Nov 17 19:21:49 Thank you, Sinan... your help will be invaluable Nov 17 19:22:16 No decent husband could turn down such a request Nov 17 19:22:55 If it will help with your wife at all... he has been searching for her for half a decade Nov 17 19:23:30 * Sinan nods "it will" Nov 17 19:24:19 Where is the Star docked? It might be worthwhile getting our supplies loaded so we can leave quickly Nov 17 19:25:24 Down at the end on the left. The next one is just being finished off Nov 17 19:25:52 * Morgan nods, moving toward the door Nov 17 19:26:11 y'know... having this ship... its a childhood dream for me... maybe just a smidgen of ceremony? Nov 17 19:26:35 * Sinan smiles "leave it with me, your Excellency" Nov 17 19:26:56 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:27:03 Thank you Sinan Nov 17 19:27:24 * Sinan bows "your Excellency" Nov 17 19:28:42 * Morgan inclines his head, exiting the office and making towards Gottlieb seniors house Nov 17 19:29:07 [The Star is down at the end of the dock on the left... perhaps start getting supplies sent over so we can go without delay] Nov 17 19:29:29 [yes my love] Nov 17 19:29:55 [Sinan is joining us] Nov 17 19:30:19 [well done, my darling] Nov 17 19:30:47 [I wonder... if... since they view women as property, they would sell her...] Nov 17 19:31:12 [perhaps so, it's possible] Nov 17 19:32:11 [Might be worth withdrawing some funds then] Nov 17 19:33:33 [yes. Inga and I were thinking, if we give DeeDee a hug and a kiss on the cheek to say goodbye, it will give Claudia the chance to do so too, if she wishes?] Nov 17 19:35:31 [I... alright, you may] Nov 17 19:36:13 [I'll let you know what happens!] Nov 17 19:36:29 [alright love] Nov 17 19:37:33 *he finds the house. Gottlieb is just coming out. He also bows* Good morning, Your Excellency Nov 17 19:38:48 Mr Gottlieb... how are you? Nov 17 19:46:19 * Sinan is now known as Gottlieb Nov 17 19:46:32 Healthy, my Lord. And you? Nov 17 19:47:22 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:47:42 About the same... I assume you heard about Dau? Nov 17 19:48:03 That he was executed in Avalon, but no more Nov 17 19:48:17 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:48:33 I chased him the length of the country and brought him to justice Nov 17 19:49:21 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 19:49:29 I am glad to hear it Nov 17 19:52:07 He was not charged for the damage to property and life he did here... he had done something to a common working girl, and I suspect it was more humiliating to lose his life for that Nov 17 19:52:24 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 19:53:18 In my experience, men like that always have a history of hurting women and children Nov 17 19:53:37 * Morgan noids Nov 17 19:53:45 He's not doing that again, thats for sure Nov 17 19:54:44 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 19:55:17 I'm going to the docks, do you want to join me, or do we need to sit down? Nov 17 19:57:10 No, I'll join you... I need to revise my plan for six ships... a little ambitious I think Nov 17 19:59:32 * Gottlieb nods, walking along Nov 17 19:59:55 In a day or two your second build will be finished Nov 17 20:00:08 * Morgan smiles Nov 17 20:00:18 Its been a tough build? Nov 17 20:05:39 * Gottlieb shakes his head Nov 17 20:05:59 It's been very quick for such a ship Nov 17 20:06:42 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:06:46 I'm relieved to hear that Nov 17 20:08:47 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 20:09:16 Will you be here in a few days to have her named too? Nov 17 20:09:48 Ah, not exactly... I'm going to the empire... should be back, all being well, within a week Nov 17 20:11:49 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 20:12:09 She'll be finished in that time, where in the Empire? Nov 17 20:12:31 Day and a half out of Ryadh Nov 17 20:16:00 Ahhh Riyadh... I had my honeymoon there Nov 17 20:16:28 * Morgan smiles Nov 17 20:16:34 I'm afraid I am borrowing your son Nov 17 20:18:02 * Gottlieb nods "as a translator?" Nov 17 20:21:06 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:21:45 I have an important task over there... I understand there are places where women are thought of as property... Nov 17 20:22:20 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 20:24:18 Eisen is not free from this either Nov 17 20:25:26 No, that is true... I have encountered nobility who think of their townsfolk as cattle... I have a friend whose wife went missing... she has turned up in one of these groups. My intent is to bring her back to her husband Nov 17 20:26:57 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 20:27:02 Is she branded? Nov 17 20:27:24 I don't know... Nov 17 20:28:25 The authorities might be resistant then. Is she is a city or a smaller rural settlement? Nov 17 20:29:01 Rural... Nov 17 20:30:48 They're even stricter with their women there than in the cities Nov 17 20:31:20 What would you say the chances are of persuading them to give her up... or sell her... Nov 17 20:33:13 Tough to say. It's possible. It depends on if she is married Nov 17 20:33:38 Oh I hope not... will her being already married make any odds? Nov 17 20:36:52 If she has a brand, yes. If not, that will depend on what the person who owns her now says Nov 17 20:38:11 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:38:15 Could be in for a struggle then Nov 17 20:43:38 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 20:43:53 I'm afraid so Nov 17 20:45:48 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:45:52 I won't let Sinan come to harm Nov 17 20:46:17 * Gottlieb nods "It didn't cross my mind" Nov 17 20:47:23 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:47:27 [liebes herz!] Nov 17 20:47:44 You have much lined up, build wise? Nov 17 20:47:48 [what?!] Nov 17 20:49:08 [Claudia kissed his cheek! He wasn't expecting it, so turned a little. Their lips fractionally met right at the corner!] Nov 17 20:49:29 A couple over the spring Nov 17 20:50:00 [God woman, I nearly started running for the ship!] Nov 17 20:50:11 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:50:18 [I'm sorry! It was exciting!] Nov 17 20:50:22 For the time being, I am after one more... Nov 17 20:50:29 [is she now freaking out?] Nov 17 20:51:01 [not at all, she's watching him ride out with the horses and the coach] Nov 17 20:51:06 What sort? Nov 17 20:51:31 Same as the Star... nice and simple Nov 17 20:51:37 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 20:51:57 I could have that done by the middle of April Nov 17 20:54:51 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:54:58 The cost? Nov 17 20:56:25 Nine hundred Nov 17 20:56:51 * Morgan winces slightly Nov 17 20:57:26 [nine hundred for the reconciliation...] Nov 17 20:59:16 [for the quality of their work, definitely. Ask if they would make it a priority, as before?] Nov 17 21:02:22 [by middle of April] Nov 17 21:03:35 [that suits] Nov 17 21:04:23 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:05:08 Alright... we will be back in Eisen, hopefully, in May... Would you deal with my trade manager here? Nov 17 21:06:17 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 21:06:28 That is normally what we do Nov 17 21:06:36 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:06:44 Only just got one... still not used to it Nov 17 21:06:56 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 21:07:38 I don't suppose you know what a woman would normally sell for in the rural areas? Nov 17 21:08:19 Young? Pretty? Proven? A virgin? Nov 17 21:09:31 * Morgan takes the sketch from his pocket Nov 17 21:09:49 Not young, not a virgin... she has children... Nov 17 21:10:39 Fifty guilders at most Nov 17 21:11:11 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:11:25 Alright then Nov 17 21:12:13 About the same a a passable horse, or a handful of well-producing goats Nov 17 21:12:56 Right... that gives me another avenue to pursue Nov 17 21:13:05 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 21:28:20 * Gottlieb heads towards where Sinan said the Star was Nov 17 21:29:11 * Morgan follows him Nov 17 21:29:59 *The ship is just as he imaged when back at the end of August when he helped build her hull, the splinter in him palm that had reminded him of Dietlinde removing one once in the same place and then kissing it better* Nov 17 21:31:18 * Morgan moves along the dock, grinning Nov 17 21:31:22 She's beautiful Nov 17 21:32:51 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 21:33:02 She is, isn't she? Nov 17 21:33:31 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:33:44 I mean... your work always is but... *he looks at Gottlieb* Nov 17 21:33:51 * Gottlieb smiles Nov 17 21:34:10 I've always wanted a brand new ship... one thats only mine, you know? Nov 17 21:34:18 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 21:34:34 I do. It's only beaten by the birth of a child Nov 17 21:34:54 * Morgan nods, leaning to place a hand on the hull Nov 17 21:36:29 *she feels good, sturdy, and looks pristine* Nov 17 21:36:45 Her name is to be...? Nov 17 21:36:58 Perhaps... I feel it more since I helped with her design and construction.... She's going to be the Star of the Sea Nov 17 21:37:58 * Gottlieb nods 'I recall you, your Father, and brother worked on her. Is there a reason for the name? Nov 17 21:38:17 Its the meaning of my wife's name Nov 17 21:38:25 Which one? Nov 17 21:38:33 * Morgan glances at him Nov 17 21:38:36 Molly... Nov 17 21:43:07 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 21:43:36 She must be very pleased Nov 17 21:43:43 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:43:50 Yes, she is Nov 17 21:44:13 Will she be smashing the bottle as with the Lady Natasha? Nov 17 21:45:11 I think so... though we don't have time for much ceremony... Nov 17 21:45:27 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 21:45:43 Do you need any aid with anything? Nov 17 21:46:47 I don't think so... I've got my crew getting supplies readied to move over so we can move out as soon as everything is in place Nov 17 21:47:39 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 21:47:59 Very well, I will find what is needed for the naming Nov 17 21:49:23 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:49:43 I have a few appointments, and Sinan is spending some time explaining to his wife Nov 17 21:50:46 * Gottlieb nods Nov 17 21:51:06 I will be around, your Excellency Nov 17 21:51:49 * Morgan nods ,moving away from the ship before inclining his head to Gottlieb, thanking him and heading to find Witts Nov 17 21:52:04 * Gottlieb is now known as Witts Nov 17 21:52:17 * Witts is back on the Rose Nov 17 21:56:05 *Varick, Molly, Inga, HH are also on deck Nov 17 21:56:41 * Morgan climbs up the walkway, tapping the horseshoe Nov 17 21:59:26 *Varick comes over to hug him* Look at all the ships, Papa! Nov 17 22:00:14 * Morgan picks him up, hugging him Nov 17 22:00:20 Three of them are mine... Nov 17 22:00:56 V: which ones? Nov 17 22:01:37 This one... the one that blew up... and a brand new one down the far end Nov 17 22:02:37 V: That's a lot of ships! Nov 17 22:04:13 Got another one that'll be ready by the time we're back from the Empire Nov 17 22:05:14 V: Four?! Nov 17 22:05:44 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:05:52 And... another one by the time we're back from Capperlucia Nov 17 22:06:58 V: Wow! Nov 17 22:07:15 * Morgan nods, looking over at Witts Nov 17 22:07:21 What time will the bank be open? Nov 17 22:08:52 They're ready for you now Nov 17 22:09:39 * Morgan nods, putting Varick down Nov 17 22:09:46 Right... lets get that sorted then Nov 17 22:10:05 * Witts heads off the ship Nov 17 22:10:15 * Morgan looks to the others Nov 17 22:10:17 Won't be long Nov 17 22:12:06 * Morgan heads off after Witts Nov 17 22:13:24 *The bank is tiny, but he is let in and there's a man at the desk waiting to bow* Good morning, Your Excellency Nov 17 22:13:30 * Witts is now known as Banker Nov 17 22:14:01 Morning... I need to set up an account for my shipping trade... keep it separate from my personal account, you understand... Nov 17 22:15:42 * Banker nods Nov 17 22:16:07 And do you have a name for your company? Nov 17 22:16:31 * Morgan blinks Nov 17 22:16:50 Uhh... no... Witts? Any ideas? Nov 17 22:16:59 [I need a name for my... company...] Nov 17 22:18:32 W: Koertig Shipping Company? Nov 17 22:18:51 [hmmm I'm not sure...] Nov 17 22:19:14 You can change it at a later date Nov 17 22:21:30 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:21:33 It'll do for now I suppose Nov 17 22:24:26 * Banker gets on with the paperwork as he talks Nov 17 22:24:39 And who should access to it? Nov 17 22:25:09 For now, myself and... my trade manager here Nov 17 22:26:44 * Banker nods "And if something happens to you?" Nov 17 22:28:06 It passes to my wife Nov 17 22:28:56 * Banker nods Nov 17 22:29:24 If you could sign here... *he hands it over* Nov 17 22:29:36 * Morgan checks it over before signing Nov 17 22:30:26 *it all looks fine* Nov 17 22:31:09 * Morgan signs it before passing the paperwork back Nov 17 22:32:46 * Banker thanks him Nov 17 22:33:09 Would you like to transfer money from your existing account to this one? Nov 17 22:33:14 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:33:24 One thousand, nine hundred guilders Nov 17 22:35:16 * Banker nods, filling out more paperwork for Morgan to sign, and once he has, he says "will that be all?" Nov 17 22:36:03 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:36:06 Yes, thank you Nov 17 22:38:26 * Banker sees them out Nov 17 22:38:32 * Banker is now known as Witts Nov 17 22:39:02 What else needs to be done? Nov 17 22:39:24 I think thats about it... I have something of a challenge for you... Nov 17 22:39:38 Yes, your Excellency? Nov 17 22:40:34 I want two proposals for how best to utilise two and three investors, while keeping control of the ships and our trade Nov 17 22:42:26 For when you are back from the Empire? Nov 17 22:42:32 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:43:23 Reckon you can do that? Nov 17 22:44:17 * Witts nods Nov 17 22:44:20 I can Nov 17 22:44:25 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:44:42 I've commissioned one last ship, hence the nine hundred guilders. Nov 17 22:45:54 * Witts nods Nov 17 22:46:08 With the Gottliebs? Nov 17 22:46:23 Of course... their work is second to none Nov 17 22:46:58 * Witts nods Nov 17 22:47:22 I will looks for more crew also Nov 17 22:47:29 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:47:53 I'd like you to think about where we should operate from... where we need extra people... Claudia suggested Castille... Nov 17 22:49:34 I will work on that also Nov 17 22:49:48 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:49:51 Good man Nov 17 22:51:54 How long will you be away? Nov 17 22:54:17 To the empire, hopefully five days... longer if things go sideways... then... six weeks to Capperlucia, two to do ambassadorial things, six to Avalon, extra couple of weeks picking up James, visiting my uncle... Nov 17 22:55:17 * Witts nods Nov 17 22:56:05 *there are workers gathering around the Star, as are Gottlieb, Sinan, and his wife Nov 17 22:56:52 * Morgan checks the time Nov 17 22:57:05 [looks like we'll be underway before I have time to speak to Edward and Florrie] Nov 17 22:58:39 [I will put notes to push them back another half an hour?] Nov 17 22:59:13 [Yes, I think that'll work. The Gottliebs are already by the Star] Nov 17 23:00:23 [we will come over then?] Nov 17 23:01:30 [I think thats best] Nov 17 23:01:36 * Morgan looks at the ship Nov 17 23:01:43 I helped build that... Nov 17 23:02:22 Did you? Nov 17 23:02:34 * Morgan nods Nov 17 23:02:43 Myself, my father and Edward... helped seat the mast Nov 17 23:03:28 * Witts nods Nov 17 23:03:46 It will always be special then Nov 17 23:03:51 * Morgan nods Nov 17 23:04:02 I think so, yes... looks like we're nearly ready to sail Nov 17 23:05:39 I would imagine this is to name her, your Excellency Nov 17 23:05:58 [oh... no... they're gathering to name her... you'll be needed for that] Nov 17 23:06:03 Yes... yes of course Nov 17 23:07:16 * Witts nods Nov 17 23:07:32 Hard to keep so many things straight when it's rushed Nov 17 23:07:53 * Morgan nods, glancing at him Nov 17 23:08:01 What time you reckon she'll be ready to sail? Nov 17 23:09:48 once the crew are boarded, I would think whenever you're ready Nov 17 23:10:10 * Morgan nods Nov 17 23:10:11 Soon then Nov 17 23:12:36 * Witts nods, heading towards the crowd. The bottle on the rope has been tied. It's not a fancy gathering, very impromptu, but there's quite a few people Nov 17 23:13:15 * Morgan heads over to the berth Nov 17 23:14:48 *People give him congratulations, and then Inga, Molly, Claudia, Sorgi, HH and Varick head up a group of their own crew to come and watch. Nov 17 23:15:39 * Morgan goes to Molly Nov 17 23:15:54 You'll be breaking the bottle... Nov 17 23:16:29 * Witts is now known as Molly Nov 17 23:16:36 Me? Are you sure? Nov 17 23:16:47 You can think of someone better suited? Nov 17 23:17:10 You? This is -your- ship, my love Nov 17 23:19:38 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 17 23:19:44 No... Inga maybe? Nov 17 23:21:12 I will do it if you do not wish to, but I thought you might Nov 17 23:21:36 No, I have no desire to do that Nov 17 23:24:22 ACTION nods. After a moment with Gottlieb, the crowd comes to a hush. As she did for the Lady Natasha, she takes up the bottle, and addresses the crowd "Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Star Of The Sea. May Theus bless her and protect her, and all who said upon her". *She swings the bottle firmly, and it smashes against the brand new hull to a Nov 17 23:24:22 cheer of the assembled witnesses* Nov 17 23:25:04 * Morgan smiles Nov 17 23:25:40 [well done my love. Are we all ready?] Nov 17 23:28:47 [our bag is on the Rose with the mirrors, do you want to speak to them before we go? Nov 17 23:29:37 * Morgan checks the time] Nov 17 23:30:12 *he is due to speak to Florrie in fifteen minutes, Edward In forty five* Nov 17 23:30:52 [Yes... its too close now to move it. Lets get the crew on and settled, then we'll go as soon as I've spoken to Edward] Nov 17 23:31:29 [you're eager, my love. It's so charming] Nov 17 23:31:53 [I'm keen to get moving... to captain my ship... that I had a hand in building...] Nov 17 23:32:14 * Morgan walks over to Sinan Nov 17 23:32:21 * Molly briefly thanks people for being there, the crew boarding with their bags. Nov 17 23:32:25 * Molly is now known as Sinan Nov 17 23:32:33 * Sinan is with his wife Nov 17 23:33:05 Excuse me... Nov 17 23:33:51 Your Excellency *he bows and she curtsies* Nov 17 23:34:16 I'm looking to sail in an hour and a half, two at the outside... does that work for you? Nov 17 23:34:38 * Sinan nods "It does" *his wife looks sad* Nov 17 23:34:44 * Morgan looks to her Nov 17 23:35:06 I am very sorry to be pulling him away, and I am really very grateful to you for letting me... its for the best of causes Nov 17 23:35:46 *She nods* I know, but I and the children will miss him Nov 17 23:35:56 * Morgan nods Nov 17 23:36:09 I will return him as quickly as I possibly can, I give you my word Nov 17 23:36:21 How old are your children? Nov 17 23:36:38 SW: thank you, Your Excellency. They are six, five, and two Nov 17 23:36:58 * Morgan nods Nov 17 23:37:13 My son is seven... he is going to miss us, as we are him Nov 17 23:38:03 *she nods* if you do not mind, he is welcome to come to our house to play, your Excellency Nov 17 23:42:04 I'm sure he'd be very happy to join you... he doesn't get to play with children as often as we'd like with all the travel Nov 17 23:43:25 *she looks happy with this* Nov 17 23:43:39 I will be ready as soon as possible, Your Excellency Nov 17 23:44:11 * Morgan nods, thanking him before he collects his friends and heads back to the Rose to speak to Florrie Nov 17 23:45:21 * Sinan is now known as Florrie Nov 17 23:46:33 * Florrie seems to just be waiting in front of the mirror paying with her doll. She doesn't notice him at first, her eyes on the toy in her lap. Without their greyness to focus on, it's very striking Nov 17 23:47:00 * Morgan watches her for a couple of minutes before making a noise Nov 17 23:47:02 pssst Nov 17 23:48:10 * Florrie looks excited "Ball head!" Nov 17 23:48:21 * Morgan grins Nov 17 23:48:27 Hello sweetheart... how are you? Nov 17 23:50:03 Happy. Got new plants. Edelweiss. Nov 17 23:50:22 Ah, they arrived, thats good... I hear you've been speaking to your daddy Nov 17 23:51:38 * Florrie nods Nov 17 23:51:41 Slow worm Nov 17 23:52:39 * Morgan nods Nov 17 23:52:42 Yes, slow worm Nov 17 23:53:56 When coming Morgan's sock? Nov 17 23:54:39 Ummm... probably about four months, then we'll go see my uncle together... he has -lots- of plants and flowers for you to see... Nov 17 23:55:11 * Florrie nods Nov 17 23:55:36 What's ball head favourite plants? Nov 17 23:56:04 Oh, lets see... I like roses and lavender Nov 17 23:57:09 Grow some? Nov 17 23:57:52 That'd be lovely Nov 17 23:58:44 * Florrie nods Nov 17 23:58:49 Okay, I grow. Nov 17 23:59:44 Thank you sweetheart