**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Dec 16 00:00:01 2022 Dec 16 00:00:01 Alright... what about it? Dec 16 00:00:38 What if bringing back her memory pushes what she knows aside... her love for Amir, primarily... what if she cannot bring herself to accept him? Dec 16 00:01:49 What if she cannot love her other children if we do not? Or if she cannot fit back in to her community? Dec 16 00:02:07 * Morgan nods Dec 16 00:02:23 When do you intend to try to do something about it? Dec 16 00:03:15 I was waiting for your suggestion Dec 16 00:04:13 We should speak to Sigfried about it... and try to find a way to make sure Amir is cared for if she does push him away, just to be safe Dec 16 00:05:02 * Molly looks thoughtful Dec 16 00:05:08 Hmm yes Dec 16 00:06:01 * Morgan nods Dec 16 00:06:14 Perhaps you could catch him to talk while I am on duty? Dec 16 00:06:20 * Molly nods Dec 16 00:06:33 I have my first Theah lesson this morning with him Dec 16 00:07:40 * Morgan nods Dec 16 00:08:08 Later, we'll talk about what you need to be more comfortable dealing with them for trade... Dec 16 00:08:18 * Molly nods Dec 16 00:08:36 That will have to be during quiet hour, won't it? Dec 16 00:09:00 Probably... Dec 16 00:09:13 It's a good time for such Dec 16 00:09:36 Less than ideal, but... yes, it will, it'll be uninterrupted time to work out what you need Dec 16 00:09:47 * Molly smiles Dec 16 00:10:36 Mmhmm. I rather think I need What quiet hour is supposed to be for too though. We have Mina to speak to later Dec 16 00:10:51 * Morgan nods Dec 16 00:10:58 I suspect she won't want me to speak to Dec 16 00:12:11 Don't be offended, my love, we're just close, and she knows Florrie could be a difficult topic because she looks as she does Dec 16 00:13:04 I'm not offended... its why I suggested she speak to you... as much as she is letting down that guard she has with me, she lost that long ago with you, so you would be better suited to help her without her withholding from us Dec 16 00:13:24 * Molly nods Dec 16 00:13:29 Yes, you're right Dec 16 00:14:26 * Morgan nods Dec 16 00:14:40 Right, I need to grab some coffee to take up to the nest Dec 16 00:16:07 * Molly nods,watching him "is there anything I can do to help you feel less off-kilter?" Dec 16 00:16:29 Not at the moment... we'll talk about it later love, it'll come to naught Dec 16 00:18:00 Would you at least like me to embrace you a moment? Dec 16 00:18:26 * Morgan smiles Dec 16 00:18:40 Of course... not because I need reassurance, but because I enjoy it... Dec 16 00:19:22 * Molly wraps her arms around his neck, pulling in close. She does smell very good Dec 16 00:19:34 It was definitely the right perfume for you Dec 16 00:20:10 I'm glad you like it. It's a lot more sensual and expensive smelling than my rosewater Dec 16 00:20:33 I suppose so... Much as I like it, I think I prefer the rosewater Dec 16 00:21:47 Really? Why? Dec 16 00:22:44 because... its -you-. Dec 16 00:23:02 I'm not that special, my love Dec 16 00:23:35 Leaving aside the fact that you're essential to saving the world... you're that special to me Dec 16 00:25:35 * Molly holds him tighter "I am glad that I am. As you are to me" Dec 16 00:25:48 * Morgan nods, kissing her crown Dec 16 00:27:06 * Molly sighs happily "I love you, so very much" Dec 16 00:27:20 And I you blossom Dec 16 00:28:11 * Molly holds him a few more moments "I should let you get to work" Dec 16 00:28:18 I'm afraid so Dec 16 00:28:33 You would rather dally here a while? Dec 16 00:29:10 * Morgan nods Dec 16 00:29:12 Yes, I would Dec 16 00:30:18 I'm afraid you'll have to hold that thought... perhaps something to think about up there? Dec 16 00:30:32 * Morgan nods Dec 16 00:30:34 mmhmm Dec 16 00:31:03 As I will be down here Dec 16 00:32:09 * Morgan nods, kissing her soundly before letting her go and heading to the galley to fetch a wineskin full of coffee and heading up on deck Dec 16 00:33:28 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 16 00:38:19 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 16 09:58:32 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 16 10:45:04 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 16 10:47:35 *it's half light now, about twenty minutes to eight, and Sorgi is getting ready to move out* Dec 16 10:48:35 * Morgan inclines his head Dec 16 10:48:41 Reporting for duty cap'n Dec 16 10:50:56 * MollyK is now known as Sorgi Dec 16 10:51:22 Good morning, m'lord. Did you sleep well? Dec 16 10:52:24 * Morgan makes a noncommittal noise Dec 16 10:52:26 Well enough Dec 16 10:54:58 * Sorgi nods. There's a meowing Dec 16 10:56:00 * Morgan looks down, picking the cat up and placing him on his shoulder Dec 16 10:56:32 *Ulysses purrs in his ear* Dec 16 10:56:43 How does he know? Dec 16 10:57:31 * Morgan shrugs Dec 16 10:57:34 I've no idea Dec 16 10:58:27 * Sorgi nods Dec 16 10:58:34 Looks like rain Dec 16 10:59:40 Well, won't that be nice (!) Dec 16 11:01:36 Should be in Starke before dark, m'lord Dec 16 11:02:06 * Morgan nods Dec 16 11:02:24 Alright then... I'll take my post unless you have need of me captain? Dec 16 11:03:10 * Sorgi shakes his head "I don't" Dec 16 11:04:40 * Morgan inclines his head before heading to the mast and climbing the rigging to the nest Dec 16 11:06:57 *it's cold and grey, but there's no rain until they're underway. The cat tries to get inside his coat* Dec 16 11:07:31 * Morgan lets him before drinking some coffee, scanning the horizon Dec 16 11:08:55 *the river is busy today, and most of his watch is spent relaying information to the men below to help them avoid other ships* Dec 16 11:10:10 * Morgan drops down the rigging at the end of his watch Dec 16 11:10:47 * Sorgi comes over Dec 16 11:10:54 Good work, m'lord Dec 16 11:11:08 Busy today Dec 16 11:11:53 * Sorgi nods Dec 16 11:12:41 Now Prophets Mass is done everything is back to normal trade Dec 16 11:13:01 * Morgan nods Dec 16 11:13:21 Thats good... even if it was more work than I expected today Dec 16 11:13:26 * Morgan smiles slightly Dec 16 11:15:14 I prefer it that way Dec 16 11:16:39 * Morgan nods Dec 16 11:16:46 Me too... just when I know its coming Dec 16 11:16:50 * Morgan chuckles quietly Dec 16 11:18:22 I'd expect it until we're out of the river Dec 16 11:19:06 * Morgan nods, looking round Dec 16 11:19:17 Lets hope Witts has cargo and crew soon then Dec 16 11:21:34 * Sorgi nods Dec 16 11:21:43 He will. He's industrious Dec 16 11:22:40 * Morgan nods Dec 16 11:22:45 How long you on duty for? Dec 16 11:24:04 I'll stay another four hours to shadow Nieslund, then take a break this evening Dec 16 11:24:56 I can stand watch if you want to get half an hour to get dry and have coffee Dec 16 11:26:28 I'll have some brought up, m'lord Dec 16 11:26:47 * Morgan nods Dec 16 11:27:00 Alright then... let me know if you need me for anything Dec 16 11:31:27 * Sorgi nods "thank you, m'lord" *Claudia comes up on deck. Sorgi's face doesn't change much, but Morgan can see a greater light in his eyes. She's got a waxed coat and hat on, bringing Sorgi food and coffee* Dec 16 11:32:46 * Morgan mutters Dec 16 11:32:59 Doesn't bring me coffee, oh no, I've gotta go find it myself... Dec 16 11:33:34 C: You're going in the dry now. Dec 16 11:34:01 semantics. I'll see you both later Dec 16 11:34:41 * Sorgi thanks her. She smiles briefly. If there was a concern things would have petered out because of DeeDee, it's not there in the warm micro-expressions Dec 16 11:35:18 * Sorgi inclines his head to Morgan, and Claudia follows Morgan "how you doing now?" Dec 16 11:35:46 I'm alright... funny how much four hours getting rained on at height will help... Dec 16 11:36:00 * Sorgi laughs Dec 16 11:36:12 Gives you a real problem rather than a head problem Dec 16 11:36:30 * Morgan nods Dec 16 11:36:51 Avoiding bumping in to, lets be honest, lesser ships rather occupies your mind Dec 16 11:37:40 You could probably barge them out the way Dec 16 11:37:58 * Sorgi is now known as Claudia Dec 16 11:38:05 More than likely, yes... didn't much fancy that, though Dec 16 11:38:23 No. Going for lunch? Dec 16 11:38:42 * Morgan nods Dec 16 11:38:47 I'm famished Dec 16 11:41:30 * Claudia nods, going to the dinning room where the crew are. It's loud but everyone seems to be getting on well. Ulysses is immediately strolling up the table taking the offered tidbits and fusses Dec 16 11:41:52 That cat is such an opportunist Dec 16 11:46:52 * Claudia nods Dec 16 11:47:01 They like him though Dec 16 11:48:16 * Morgan nods Dec 16 11:48:19 Just as well Dec 16 11:50:53 * Claudia nods Dec 16 11:51:13 Are you staying to eat? Dec 16 11:52:30 * Morgan checks the time Dec 16 11:53:19 *its ten past twelve* Dec 16 11:53:47 Yeah, I've got a little while Dec 16 11:54:46 * Claudia isn't particularly chatty, but no worse than usual Dec 16 11:56:52 * Morgan eats quickly, sipping his coffee before speaking Dec 16 11:57:00 What's going on? You seem... off. Dec 16 11:57:52 * Claudia shakes her head "most of what we talk about isn't the sort of thing you'd broadcast here" Dec 16 11:58:19 Wanna find somewhere quiet? Dec 16 11:59:13 No, I'm good. What are you doing this afternoon? Dec 16 12:02:18 Trying to figure out what guidance Molly needs to be dealing with her counterparts in Capperlucia... Dec 16 12:04:54 She must know quite a bit about trade. Isn't it mostly confidence and not relying on men to tell her what decisions to make? Dec 16 12:05:22 * Morgan nods Dec 16 12:05:26 Pretty much I reckon Dec 16 12:07:37 Want my help? Dec 16 12:08:25 * Morgan nods slowly Dec 16 12:08:30 I reckon that'd be useful Dec 16 12:09:12 * Claudia nods Dec 16 12:09:24 I'll be around this afternoon Dec 16 12:10:07 * Morgan nods Dec 16 12:10:31 I'll send for you then. How you feeling about taking command, even if it is while being shadowed? Dec 16 12:11:10 * Claudia nods Dec 16 12:11:33 Good. I've done watches before, but it's not the same as being properly in command Dec 16 12:11:51 No... no its really not Dec 16 12:15:13 I want to get ready for captaining Storm Dancer in the spring Dec 16 12:16:22 You're set on leaving the Rose then? Dec 16 12:16:56 Not set, but you're going to want someone you trust, I'll already know the route and the people Dec 16 12:17:45 Its the difficult part of having so many ships... I have to put my trust in crew I've never met Dec 16 12:18:53 You've got Koen now. Why not pick some men to get to know in the next three months ready to move on to captaining? Dec 16 12:20:32 I'm going to speak to Sorgi about it later... since he's already got someone in training... Dec 16 12:21:44 * Claudia nods "he's got a few" Dec 16 12:22:34 Perhaps its worth laying out a plan for them then... though I'm sure Witts will have found captains for the other ships Dec 16 12:25:12 * Claudia nods Dec 16 12:25:16 Probably Dec 16 12:28:02 Makes it a bit more awkward Dec 16 12:29:19 Just do what -you- want. No harm in having an assistant Captain Dec 16 12:29:50 * Morgan nods Dec 16 12:30:11 These men have been with us for a while... I'd like to be able to give them the progression they deserve Dec 16 12:33:21 * Claudia nods Dec 16 12:34:20 Make Witts men subservient then Dec 16 12:36:07 He'll do what I tell him, I don't doubt that... I'm loathe to undermine him because he is very good at what he does. I'm going to send him a messenger from Starke, I'll cover my intentions in that Dec 16 12:36:31 * Morgan stares at the rim of his cup Dec 16 12:36:55 Do me a favour, find out who Sorgi has plans of training... I'm going to want to speak to them later Dec 16 12:37:34 * Claudia nods Dec 16 12:38:02 Yeah, will do. I think Heinzharold is supposed to be working this evening Dec 16 12:38:17 Gonn' wanna cover his shift Dec 16 12:40:04 Why? Dec 16 12:40:22 $because he's going to want time with Inga...$ Dec 16 12:40:57 $tough, he wanted to work, he's got time this afternoon$ Dec 16 12:41:09 $Needs to be in Starke$ Dec 16 12:41:21 $why?$ Dec 16 12:41:53 $`They're checking off each Konigsreich... get me?$ Dec 16 12:45:00 $bit juvenile, but okay. I'll cover him for five minutes. Two downstairs, two back. Should be plenty$ Dec 16 12:46:04 $what's he gonna do for the other 45 seconds?$ Dec 16 12:47:47 $apologise$ *she smiles* Dec 16 12:48:59 * Morgan sniggers quietly Dec 16 12:49:15 Right, I'm gonn' go see my wife and son before his nap... I'll call for you in a bit Dec 16 12:50:26 * Claudia nods Dec 16 12:50:45 I'll be here Dec 16 12:50:53 * Morgan nods, whistling to the cat Dec 16 13:31:54 *Ulysses comes with him, but ditches him to play on the floor with the children when he gets there. Zareen and HH are playing, Molly and Inga are working at the desk with Xsarlac. Molly is reading something, the feather of her quill running back and forth over her lips subconsciously* Dec 16 13:35:30 * Morgan moves, sitting by Xsarlac Dec 16 13:37:15 * Claudia is now known as Xsarlac Dec 16 13:37:36 Did you have a good morning? Dec 16 13:38:41 Cold and wet, but it was busy and productive Dec 16 13:38:45 You? Dec 16 13:39:21 * Xsarlac nods Dec 16 13:39:40 Fine. Molly picks up languages disturbingly fast Dec 16 13:39:51 * Morgan nods Dec 16 13:40:07 I noted the same when I taught her Eisen... though, she may have a genetic advantage there Dec 16 13:40:53 She's told me that she's descended from Eisen nobility Dec 16 13:41:01 * Morgan nods Dec 16 13:41:13 Aye, she is.. quite closely, as it happens Dec 16 13:42:01 [I have a lot of Eisen in me...] *she doesn't look up, but smiles to herself* Dec 16 13:42:21 [More later] Dec 16 13:43:55 [mmm... I look forward to it!] Dec 16 13:45:03 [have you spoken to them about Zareens memory?] Dec 16 13:45:08 What are we working on? Dec 16 13:45:17 *Inga looks to Morgan* I'm learning Thean too Dec 16 13:45:23 [not yet] Dec 16 13:47:11 * Morgan nods Dec 16 13:47:15 Enjoying that? Dec 16 13:47:55 I: It's difficult, but I want to be able to speak it Dec 16 13:48:36 Almost all women speak Theah -and- Capperlucian Dec 16 13:48:53 Now there's a language I'd like to learn Dec 16 13:49:21 I'm happy to teach you Dec 16 13:51:31 * Morgan nods Dec 16 13:51:35 Please. Dec 16 13:53:39 * Xsarlac nods "let me know when is best for you" Dec 16 13:55:39 * Morgan lays out what shifts he is working Dec 16 13:57:12 *they make plans to start tomorrow morning alongside Molly and Inga learning Thean* Dec 16 13:57:27 It might be sensible for Heinzharold and Varick to learn it too Dec 16 13:58:36 * Morgan nods Dec 16 13:58:40 Thats a good idea Dec 16 14:01:28 It means you'll be able to talk to all the men Dec 16 14:03:48 * Morgan nods Dec 16 14:03:53 The men don't speak Thean? Dec 16 14:05:14 Not many. Some do work in the government and do clerical work, if they're adept enough for schooling Dec 16 14:05:39 V: Boys don't have to learn lessons?! *he looks excited* Dec 16 14:08:01 Don't get any ideas... Dec 16 14:11:09 V: *he sighs* I don't like schooling Dec 16 14:11:25 * Xsarlac nods "most boys don't" Dec 16 14:12:50 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Dec 16 14:14:36 We don't make them. There's more things suited to them that classrooms Dec 16 14:14:53 *Varick comes to sit on Morgan's knee* Dec 16 14:15:15 * Morgan cuddles him close Dec 16 14:17:27 V: what do boys do instead? Dec 16 14:17:33 * Xsarlac smiles Dec 16 14:18:26 Spear Hunting, fishing, rock climbing, swimming, building houses, carpentry, playing outdoors Dec 16 14:20:08 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 16 14:36:09 * Xsarlac has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 16 22:31:46 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Dec 16 22:46:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)