**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Dec 25 19:35:40 2022 Dec 25 19:35:40 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 25 20:33:10 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 25 20:34:32 Another draw at sea then Dec 25 20:34:32 * Morgan nods Dec 25 20:34:32 Yeah I'd say so Dec 25 20:34:32 You have it under control, man Dec 25 20:34:32 * Morgan nods Dec 25 20:34:33 probably Dec 25 20:34:35 * HH nods "suppose tomorrow will be a good indicator, yeah?" Dec 25 20:34:37 * Morgan nods Dec 25 20:34:39 Yeah Id say so Dec 25 20:34:41 Just shout me if y' need help Dec 25 20:34:43 Hoping to have it dealt with while everyone is asleep Dec 25 20:34:45 Yeah, I 'ope so Dec 25 20:34:49 I'm gonna get more coffee, coming? Dec 25 20:34:51 Yeah, need to find out when certain members of the crew are available to talk Dec 25 20:34:53 * HH nods before heading off to the galley Dec 25 20:34:55 * Morgan follows him to the galley Dec 25 20:35:29 * Dec 25 20:36:03 Cook knows where the men are, giving directions on where to find each* Dec 25 20:37:09 * Morgan heads off to find the first Dec 25 20:38:18 *the man, Kinter, is sat in the crew room playing cards* Dec 25 20:39:18 * Morgan calls to him Dec 25 20:39:23 Kinter... a word in private? Dec 25 20:39:44 * MollyK is now known as Kinter Dec 25 20:40:03 [is anyone using the cabin? I could do with talking to a couple of the crew at my desk] Dec 25 20:40:52 * Kinter gets up. He's a year or two older than Morgan, someone Morgan loosely served with at the beginning of his service but barely knew Dec 25 20:41:10 [we'll move to the ballroom, my love] Dec 25 20:41:36 * Morgan leads Kinter back to the study, taking a seat behind the desk, indicating the other one for Kinter before offering him a drink Dec 25 20:42:55 * Kinter thanks him, sitting down and looking around Dec 25 20:43:03 This is a nice room, my lord Dec 25 20:43:11 * Morgan nods Dec 25 20:43:36 Lets be honest, the whole ship is nicer than most... my cabin on the Star was much smaller, more utilitarian Dec 25 20:44:30 * Kinter nods "she's a handsome ship, my Lord" Dec 25 20:44:47 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink as he watches Kinter Dec 25 20:44:55 I'd like you to tell me about yourself Dec 25 20:46:41 I'm thirty, I'm from southern Wische. I joined up at sixteen, served until I was twenty four. Since then I've been working on the Freiburg to Baden ferry Dec 25 20:48:06 * Morgan nods Dec 25 20:48:29 I understand Captain Sorgenheim is training you to act as captain... Dec 25 20:55:05 Yes, my Lord Dec 25 20:57:57 What are your aims, long term? Dec 25 21:00:58 I was in the last six months of training to Captain when the War ended. I'd like to Captain a while, then find a wife and have some children, five years or so. Dec 25 21:01:33 * Morgan nods Dec 25 21:01:41 How do you find working for me? Dec 25 21:02:13 It's easy work, everyone gets on. Pay's decent. Dec 25 21:05:39 Would you leave my employ if a captains position was available to you? Dec 25 21:06:24 * Kinter thinks Dec 25 21:06:33 I'm not sure, my lord Dec 25 21:08:48 Tough to know how other employers would treat you, I suppose Dec 25 21:09:11 * Kinter nods Dec 25 21:09:32 Better to have the security, my lord Dec 25 21:09:43 * Morgan nods Dec 25 21:10:17 I hope its obvious that I respect each and every one of you... I like to think I treat you with respect... Dec 25 21:11:08 * Kinter nods Dec 25 21:11:17 We all think that, my lord Dec 25 21:13:33 * Morgan nods Dec 25 21:14:37 I'm glad to hear that... The behaviour of my crew and my captain is one of the things I pride myself in... those ethics and morals are important... Dec 25 21:15:17 * Kinter nods "yes, my Lord" Dec 25 21:16:07 * Morgan sips his drink Dec 25 21:17:11 Once Sorgi is satisfied you are ready to command your own ship, and if you continue to conduct yourself the way I want you all to conduct yourselves... if you are interested, I am willing to put you in command of one of my other ships. Dec 25 21:17:24 * Kinter looks surprised Dec 25 21:17:27 Really?! Dec 25 21:17:39 Why wouldn't I? Dec 25 21:18:00 I don't know. Thank you, my lord Dec 25 21:20:09 I trust Sorgi's judgement... if he says you're ready, you're ready. I would much rather advance the people I already have a relationship and trust in than bring in an outsider I don't know, who doesn't know how I want things done. And, of course... a driving part of my ethos in life is helping people get what they want and deserve if I possibly can. Prove you can, and I will make it happen. Dec 25 21:20:39 * Kinter offers his hand enthusiastically Dec 25 21:20:56 Thank you, my lord, I won't let you down Dec 25 21:21:35 * Morgan takes it, shaking it firmly Dec 25 21:22:26 * Kinter shakes likewise Dec 25 21:25:09 When the time comes, you'll discuss pay with Witts unless I happen to be around... If there's anything I can do to help in the meantime, I want you to come and find me. Providing I have nothing more pressing happening, I will help any way I can... and make use of Captain Sorgenheim's knowledge. Dec 25 21:27:51 * Kinter nods "yes my Lord, thank you my lord" Dec 25 21:28:38 * Morgan nods Dec 25 21:28:46 You know the other two he is training? Dec 25 21:30:12 * Kinter nods Dec 25 21:30:28 I do Dec 25 21:31:00 Would you send them to me, please? Together if they can be spared at once Dec 25 21:33:31 * Kinter nods, bowing as he leaves Dec 25 21:36:03 * Morgan smiles to himself, staying in his seat while he waits Dec 25 21:38:09 *the conversation with the others is similar, though one has no intention of every settling down, and the other is estranged from a wife who lives in Freiburg Dec 25 21:39:50 * Morgan makes them the same offerings, with the same provision of their behaviour and ethics Dec 25 21:41:26 *both other men accept, and look very pleased* Dec 25 21:41:42 * Morgan watches them both for a moment Dec 25 21:42:07 Its in your hands gentlemen. If you want it, its up to you to prove it and do that work. Dec 25 21:43:55 *they both agree to do so* Dec 25 21:45:04 Alright then... if I can help at all, come find me... I've only recently captained a ship myself, so if I can offer any insight from my experience, I'm happy to do so Dec 25 21:47:00 *the men thank him once more* Dec 25 21:48:09 * Morgan nods, letting them go Dec 25 21:49:28 * Kinter is now known as Molly Dec 25 21:49:50 * Molly comes in a couple of minutes later "is everything well?" Dec 25 21:51:19 * Morgan nods Dec 25 21:51:28 Yes, fine. You? Dec 25 21:52:43 * Molly nods Dec 25 21:53:02 I thought I'd sneak a moment alone with you whilst I can Dec 25 21:53:50 Oh? Dec 25 21:55:04 * Molly comes over to h8m Dec 25 21:55:19 Unless you have a pressing need to be elsewhere? Dec 25 21:56:10 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 25 21:56:14 No, I don't think so Dec 25 21:57:39 * Molly sits across his lap before kissing him softly "I'm glad to hear it" Dec 25 22:01:48 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 25 22:16:15 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 25 22:16:25 [21:43:54] • ​Molly​ sits across his lap before kissing him softly "I'm glad to hear it" Dec 25 22:18:33 Oh? Dec 25 22:19:03 I was hoping your attention could be easily held Dec 25 22:19:53 * Morgan nods Dec 25 22:19:58 I imagine so Dec 25 22:20:55 Of course, with the draw due tomorrow, we must behave somewhat decently, don't you think? Dec 25 22:21:10 Ideally, love, yes Dec 25 22:22:49 Mmmhmmm *she watches him with feigned innocence* you definitely couldn't take me from behind over the desk... Dec 25 22:23:47 No, definitely not Dec 25 22:24:25 Nor on the window seat... Dec 25 22:24:34 No... Dec 25 22:25:30 * MollyK kisses him again Dec 25 22:26:16 And we certainly wouldn't have time for you to bind me to the bed and make me insensible for hours Dec 25 22:29:19 No, definitely not Dec 25 22:30:20 And I really didn't ought to be at your feet and pleasing you with my mouth *she licks his lower lip* Dec 25 22:31:27 No, probably not Dec 25 22:32:11 * MollyK nods, assessing the effect of being suggestive on his expression and body language Dec 25 22:33:23 * Morgan seems quite relaxed Dec 25 22:33:44 * MollyK smiles Dec 25 22:34:01 You're very hard to stir some days, my love Dec 25 22:34:26 I know, I'm a pain Dec 25 22:35:19 More that it makes me concerned we are not as at ease as we prefer Dec 25 22:37:08 I'm just relaxed... I'm going to have my way with you at some point tonight or early tomorrow morning Dec 25 22:37:37 * MollyK smiles Dec 25 22:38:09 There's something in your mind you are particularly looking forward to? Dec 25 22:38:43 * Morgan shrugs Dec 25 22:38:45 Just all of it Dec 25 22:39:29 * MollyK nods Dec 25 22:39:51 Maybe we should retire early so that we have enough sleep... Dec 25 22:40:12 And what, wake up early? Dec 25 22:43:01 * MollyK nods Dec 25 22:43:32 If it is to be before everyone wakes, we want plenty of time to make the best of it, don't you think? Dec 25 22:43:52 * Morgan nods Dec 25 22:43:56 I suppose so, yes Dec 25 22:45:40 * MollyK smiles "I'm looking forward to it" Dec 25 22:47:24 * Morgan nods Dec 25 22:47:26 Me too love Dec 25 22:48:06 * MollyK nods, snuggling up to his neck Dec 25 22:48:15 And everything is well between us? Dec 25 22:49:01 I believe so, yes Dec 25 22:49:54 These dreams... it's hurting you. I wish it would stop Dec 25 22:55:25 'M alright Dec 25 22:56:21 * MollyK shrugs Dec 25 22:56:43 I do not want you to just be alright. I want you to be wonderfully, blissfully happy Dec 25 22:58:05 * Morgan nods Dec 25 22:58:14 I'll get there... it just takes a toll thats all Dec 25 22:58:44 * MollyK nods Dec 25 22:58:59 This particular set feels cruel all around Dec 25 22:59:58 * Morgan nods Dec 25 23:00:03 Does a bit, yes Dec 25 23:01:03 I just pray it's finished soon Dec 25 23:01:20 * Morgan nods Dec 25 23:01:25 We can hope Dec 25 23:03:16 Maybe by the time we return to Eisen the Nibelungen will have found a solution Dec 25 23:03:39 Maybe... we can but wait and see Dec 25 23:04:21 * MollyK nods Dec 25 23:04:59 I'd like you to dream nicer things, like when I dreamt we were intimate on the carpet in our private box during an opera Dec 25 23:08:25 * Morgan nods Dec 25 23:08:37 I'd quite like a nice normal dream... or none at all Dec 25 23:09:53 It's been a long time since that! Dec 25 23:10:09 * Morgan nods Dec 25 23:10:14 Aye, a very very long time Dec 25 23:12:13 And yet you no longer seem to dream of the fire or the Schattenmann Dec 25 23:12:50 Not lately anyway Dec 25 23:13:32 * MollyK nods Dec 25 23:13:42 Now it's new horrors Dec 25 23:15:19 * Morgan nods, sighing Dec 25 23:19:04 At least I am there? Dec 25 23:19:13 After a fashion Dec 25 23:22:59 In bed, I mean Dec 25 23:32:21 * MollyK wraps her arm around his waist Dec 25 23:33:41 oh... yes Dec 25 23:34:01 * MollyK nods Dec 25 23:34:12 We face these things together Dec 25 23:38:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 25 23:42:30 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client)