**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Dec 13 00:00:21 2022 Dec 13 00:00:21 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Dec 13 00:01:20 Don't suppose you've had any feedback from the crew for me? Dec 13 00:02:24 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 00:02:43 Everyone says you did well, not a bad word to say Dec 13 00:03:05 * Morgan looks surprised Dec 13 00:03:12 I figured they'd find me too green Dec 13 00:04:46 * Sorgi shakes his head Dec 13 00:04:56 No, they liked the teamwork of it Dec 13 00:05:36 * Morgan nods slowly, sipping his whiskey Dec 13 00:05:54 I'm... I'm thrilled to hear that. Dec 13 00:07:45 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 00:07:58 You have made a good impression Dec 13 00:08:21 * Morgan nods, looking a little stunned Dec 13 00:10:12 * Sorgi smiles, sipping his whiskey Dec 13 00:10:34 Surprised you? Dec 13 00:10:43 * Morgan nods Dec 13 00:10:50 Yeah... yes, it has. Dec 13 00:12:54 You're a natural Dec 13 00:13:10 * Morgan smiles, almost shyly Dec 13 00:13:21 My father used to say I had salt water in my veins Dec 13 00:15:06 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 00:15:11 I can believe it Dec 13 00:15:53 I think... if I'd not effectively sabotaged my own career, and the war had gone on another year or two, I might have made captain Dec 13 00:16:12 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 00:16:36 I don't see why not. They'd have been lucky to have you Dec 13 00:16:51 * Morgan sighs Dec 13 00:17:22 But... I was extremely good where I was, doing what I did... and I just -had- to prove my point which screwed my chances of advancement. Dec 13 00:20:12 Now you've got a whole fleet. Maybe you'd have been killed, or your first wife would have married someone else if you'd been away longer Dec 13 00:21:12 * Morgan nods Dec 13 00:21:40 Don't get me wrong... I don't regret what I did... I'm even coming to accept the... -mess- that is my back... Dec 13 00:21:54 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 00:22:12 But you ruminate on lost chances Dec 13 00:22:49 When its what I've wanted since I was a young boy, its hard not to Dec 13 00:23:01 But now you've had that Dec 13 00:23:22 * Morgan nods, taking a mouthful of the whiskey Dec 13 00:23:34 We need to get some Innismore whiskey... Dec 13 00:24:02 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 00:24:11 That's a good idea Dec 13 00:24:18 * Morgan nods Dec 13 00:24:30 And ideally not in the same manner Claudia and HeinzHarold acquired theirs Dec 13 00:26:47 Stole it, I heard Dec 13 00:26:57 * Morgan nods Dec 13 00:27:05 If my brother has noticed, he hasn't mentioned it Dec 13 00:30:00 * Sorgi nods "I don't imagine they'd be apologetic" Dec 13 00:30:31 I think that'd be unlikely Dec 13 00:30:40 * Morgan sips his whiskey Dec 13 00:31:11 Right then... what's the plan for utilising HeinzHarold? Dec 13 00:31:38 Get him taking stationary watches Dec 13 00:32:13 Once we're anchored? Dec 13 00:32:55 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 00:33:15 I suppose it'll ease the workload on the crew... and me? Dec 13 00:34:48 What do you want to be do8ng? Dec 13 00:35:21 I think we agreed I'd take the shifts we had agreed before? And some command shifts? Dec 13 00:35:56 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 00:36:19 I am happy with that, do you want to wait until we're out of the river? Dec 13 00:36:50 What would you advise? Dec 13 00:38:38 You're capable now. How many days do you want to work? Dec 13 00:39:22 I need to make sure I still have time with Molly and Varick... Dec 13 00:41:07 The mornings on a Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday would be the best options around what else you do Dec 13 00:43:36 * Morgan nods Dec 13 00:43:46 Friday then I think... and Claudia? Dec 13 00:44:30 She can do some on those other days Dec 13 00:46:19 You going to wait until we're off the River? Dec 13 00:47:15 For Claudia? I don't know. What do you think? Dec 13 00:48:49 She's never commanded in her own right before... but then neither had I until we sailed to the Empire. That being said, I've had experience with your backing, so... maybe do that a few times, let her get a feel for it... Dec 13 00:49:25 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 00:49:43 Very good, m'lord Dec 13 00:50:07 You're happy with that? Dec 13 00:51:39 I am Dec 13 00:52:15 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Dec 13 00:53:36 Its good to be back... we missed you Dec 13 00:54:11 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 00:54:21 It was quiet except for that cat Dec 13 00:54:30 * Morgan nods Dec 13 00:54:36 Did rather take all the noisy ones with me Dec 13 00:54:57 * Sorgi smiles Dec 13 00:55:40 It was comparatively dull Dec 13 00:56:30 I'm -hoping- that continues... though it certainly wasn't the case on land Dec 13 00:57:09 * Morgan frowns slightly, looking serious Dec 13 00:57:25 You recall the woman who was being... attacked, and we intervened... Dec 13 00:58:33 * Sorgi nods grimly Dec 13 00:58:35 I do Dec 13 01:01:05 The carriage broke an axle on the way back... I... I had gone to the Freiarrins old house. I felt I should, given what I did... anyway, the carriage, broke near as dammit outside that woman's home. She'd welcomed everyone in. Recognised me instantly. Dec 13 01:01:54 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 01:01:57 How is she? Dec 13 01:02:23 Better than you'd expect. She's never told anyone about us. Dec 13 01:04:56 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 01:05:09 Keeps things simpler Dec 13 01:05:22 * Morgan nods Dec 13 01:05:46 I hadn't realised how... -evil- that Freiarrin was... Dec 13 01:08:54 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 13 01:14:01 * Sorgi has quit (Ping Timeout) Dec 13 02:33:13 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 13 02:46:41 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Dec 13 04:32:50 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 13 04:34:46 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Dec 13 14:18:50 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Dec 13 17:15:41 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 13 17:16:51 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Dec 13 18:13:17 * Morgan has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Dec 13 18:14:49 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Dec 13 20:49:07 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Dec 13 21:37:44 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 13 21:40:37 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Dec 13 21:42:05 * MollyK is now known as Sorgi Dec 13 21:42:17 Disgusting, m'lord Dec 13 21:44:12 Worse than we thought my friend. So much so that you'd not come up with the number of people she's had harmed even with your wildest guess Dec 13 21:45:33 Best to be rid of people like that Dec 13 21:46:00 * Morgan nods Dec 13 21:46:56 Y'know, I was actually feeling guilty about her death? The Ashkoven, their meddling... they called me a monster, and I think they're right... but sometimes, it takes a monster to stop a monster. Dec 13 21:48:01 * Sorgi shakes his head Dec 13 21:48:16 You're wrong about being a monster, but I respect your right to be wrong Dec 13 21:50:16 * Morgan smiles slightly Dec 13 21:50:55 I'd love to believe I'm wrong... but... you, along with my other friends, have only seen me since I returned. I was a very different man in Avalon Dec 13 21:52:09 Well that's alright then, isn't it, m'lord. That man might have been a monster, but you're a different man, you said so yourself Dec 13 21:53:47 Excuse me, its normally me talking people in circles until they disagree with themselves Dec 13 21:53:54 * Morgan smiles, sipping his drink Dec 13 21:54:25 * Sorgi smiles Dec 13 21:54:32 I didn't even try Dec 13 21:55:16 And yet somehow... *he sighs* I worry that I'm not good enough for all of you... that I don't deserve you all, or the trust you put in me Dec 13 21:56:07 Think it'd be fairest to let us decide that, don't you? Dec 13 21:56:32 * Morgan smiles ruefully Dec 13 21:56:35 Thats what I'm afraid of Dec 13 21:56:47 Why? Dec 13 21:57:23 Because, deep down, I don't believe I am good enough to deserve you all, and that at some point, you'll realise that Dec 13 21:58:59 What if you don't have to be "good enough" though, m'lord? What if we can care about you regardless? Dec 13 22:02:29 * Morgan nods slowly Dec 13 22:02:47 I suppose... its not up to me... Dec 13 22:03:55 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:04:08 That's right Dec 13 22:05:22 * Morgan nods, looking thoughtful Dec 13 22:05:40 Once we're in open waters, how about we see just how fast this girl is? Dec 13 22:06:38 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:06:46 Good idea Dec 13 22:08:58 * Morgan nods Dec 13 22:09:14 How long til we're on open water? Dec 13 22:09:58 We should make Starke tomorrow. Two or three days after that Dec 13 22:12:13 * Morgan nods Dec 13 22:12:19 I rather look forward to it Dec 13 22:14:42 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:15:14 I'd be interested to see how fast she can go Dec 13 22:15:22 * Morgan nods Dec 13 22:15:34 I'd like to know if she deserves the reputation for being the fastest thing on the water Dec 13 22:18:11 * Sorgi nods, drinking his whiskey Dec 13 22:18:25 Certainly hard to live up to Dec 13 22:25:46 * Morgan nods Dec 13 22:25:49 I suppose we'll see Dec 13 22:26:02 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:27:04 I was surprised you bought the Lusty Wench after what happened to Molly and Varick Dec 13 22:27:19 * Morgan nods Dec 13 22:28:10 If it wasn't so unlucky, I'd rename her... but... that was the action of a man, not the ship... and when it comes to it, she's a Gottlieb, and the price was just too good to ignore. Dec 13 22:31:39 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:31:46 She will make a good addition Dec 13 22:32:06 * Morgan nods Dec 13 22:32:57 So we'll have the Rose, the Star, Stormdancer, the wench and one more... two running to Capperlucia, hopefully, three running other trade. I don't think thats too bad. Gonn' be a while before I see any return on it mind Dec 13 22:33:27 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:33:45 It's an expensive business, you'll want them all insured Dec 13 22:34:01 Shit. I hadn't even thought of that. Dec 13 22:34:13 Your man of business probably has Dec 13 22:34:27 More than likely. He's very capable Dec 13 22:37:02 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:37:17 He seems it Dec 13 22:37:37 I considered buying Dau's ship... Dec 13 22:39:25 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:39:49 I heard rumours a Montaigne Comte was interested in it Dec 13 22:40:50 * Morgan frowns Dec 13 22:40:53 Any idea which one? Dec 13 22:42:45 Val- something Dec 13 22:44:05 Valois? Dec 13 22:44:21 Could be Dec 13 22:44:30 * Morgan grunts Dec 13 22:45:06 I've dealt with him in the past Dec 13 22:47:20 Could just be a rumour Dec 13 22:48:11 It wouldn't surprise me overly... I'll send a messenger from Starke, have Witts keep his ear to the ground with that one Dec 13 22:50:06 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:50:26 Do you want a War ship? Dec 13 22:51:36 No. I think there was a risk of buying it because its another ship I'd own... Dec 13 22:53:06 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:53:23 You've got a decent fleet so far Dec 13 22:53:49 * Morgan nods Dec 13 22:54:17 Patenting the design of Stormdancer, so that'll hopefully bring a little revenue. Realistically, I've got all I need once the last one is built Dec 13 22:54:33 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:54:43 There's time to invest down the line Dec 13 22:55:56 * Morgan nods Dec 13 22:56:40 I've invited a few potential investors... three, to be precise... Witts has drawn up proposals that retain control, but benefit from some additional funds... Dec 13 22:56:56 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 22:57:24 I can see why you'd be worried, but you can make a lot of money transporting cargo Dec 13 22:59:12 * Morgan nods Dec 13 22:59:43 I've kept it within the family... we'll see where it goes I suppose Dec 13 23:02:52 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 23:03:09 Concentrate on the job in hand first, m'lord? Dec 13 23:03:34 There's not a lot for me to concentrate on... being the sort of society it is, its down to Molly Dec 13 23:06:02 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 23:06:28 She will want your support though, it'll be very new to her? Dec 13 23:07:04 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:07:17 She's better at it than you might imagine Dec 13 23:08:28 That doesn't surprise me, but there's still a gap between skills and confidence often Dec 13 23:08:56 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:08:58 Too right Dec 13 23:10:56 The men will need to know how to behave there Dec 13 23:11:19 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:11:43 At least they've already got experience of working under Claudia... Dec 13 23:13:33 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 23:13:40 That will help Dec 13 23:14:00 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:14:13 As for the rest, we'll have Sigfried give some guidance Dec 13 23:14:47 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 23:14:58 I assume there's no brothels? Dec 13 23:15:55 I don't know for sure but I'd be -very- surprised if there were Dec 13 23:16:51 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 23:17:03 Might want to prepare them for that Dec 13 23:17:38 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:18:08 They can fill their boots in that respect when we get back Dec 13 23:19:03 There's Jura on the way out? Dec 13 23:20:12 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:20:40 Aye, lets get the time between when they can visit the brothels as small as possible Dec 13 23:22:20 * Sorgi nods "it just keeps the peace" Dec 13 23:22:34 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:22:47 We'll need to be on top of their behaviour while we're there... Dec 13 23:24:02 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 23:24:11 That will give you something to do Dec 13 23:24:48 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Dec 13 23:24:51 Me? Us. Dec 13 23:25:49 I'd like to get them to the point where they automatically respect Claudia's instruction, so she doesn't need to raise her voice at all Dec 13 23:26:39 * Sorgi nods Dec 13 23:26:45 I agree Dec 13 23:28:29 * Morgan nods, looking thoughtful for a moment before draining his glass Dec 13 23:28:35 right... I'll let you get some rest Dec 13 23:29:44 * Sorgi stands him, going with him towards the door "Goodnight, Morgan" Dec 13 23:30:35 Goodnight my friend. Dec 13 23:32:00 * Sorgi lets h8m out Dec 13 23:32:59 * Morgan heads back into his own cabin Dec 13 23:34:47 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Dec 13 23:35:01 * Molly is tidying up, everyone gone Dec 13 23:36:21 Everyone alright? Dec 13 23:38:46 * Molly nods Dec 13 23:39:13 Mmhmm. They got a little fed up of having a spare wheel, I think! Dec 13 23:40:03 ah Dec 13 23:41:17 * Molly smiles Dec 13 23:41:24 And you, are you alright? Dec 13 23:42:05 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:42:40 I'll be taking command on Friday mornings, on top of my other duties... I also think that perhaps we need to start working on building your confidence in dealing with others in power... Dec 13 23:44:09 * Molly nods Dec 13 23:44:34 Alright liebling. It is going to be challenging Dec 13 23:45:05 * Morgan nods, moving to sit behind his desk Dec 13 23:45:09 Yes, it will. Dec 13 23:47:01 * Molly sits on the desk in front of him Dec 13 23:47:11 Do you have work to do? Dec 13 23:48:01 We were going to talk, as I recall... Dec 13 23:49:51 Were we? Dec 13 23:50:01 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:52:51 Alright, we can do that Dec 13 23:53:20 Alice has been inundated with requests from people to live on Lundy Dec 13 23:55:41 * Molly nods Dec 13 23:55:58 I suppose it could be profitable for fishing again Dec 13 23:56:19 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:56:33 James, Elsie and Thomas want to live there... until they come home, at least Dec 13 23:57:26 * Molly nods Dec 13 23:57:44 That would be nice for them, wouldn't it? Dec 13 23:58:27 * Morgan nods Dec 13 23:58:37 I think so... its making me wonder about the main house, though... Dec 13 23:59:50 Oh?