**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jan 5 00:01:36 2023 Jan 05 00:01:36 Command this morning, then midnight til four on watch Jan 05 00:03:41 Better get some sleep in quiet time then! Jan 05 00:04:04 We'll see Jan 05 00:05:22 Not gon' be long til it's light enough Jan 05 00:06:23 * Morgan nods, draining the cup Jan 05 00:06:33 Yep... another day closer to open waters Jan 05 00:07:31 * HH nods Jan 05 00:07:40 Gonna be odd, ain't it Jan 05 00:08:47 Sea on all sides? Jan 05 00:09:13 * HH nods Jan 05 00:09:19 Nothin' but sea Jan 05 00:09:35 * Morgan nods Jan 05 00:09:41 Oh yeah, definitely Jan 05 00:11:15 *Claudia gets down* I'm going to find Sorgi. I'll be back soon Jan 05 00:11:30 Roger that Jan 05 00:12:07 * Morgan grins at HeinzHarold for a moment as he tangles his foot in the rigging before allowing himself to swing upside down Jan 05 00:12:24 * HH chuckles when she's out of ear shot Jan 05 00:12:41 That's what she said Jan 05 00:13:04 Say what? Jan 05 00:14:08 Roger that Jan 05 00:14:43 * Morgan snorts Jan 05 00:14:44 Dickhead Jan 05 00:15:21 * HH nods Jan 05 00:15:25 Yep Jan 05 00:23:47 Glad you're aware of that Jan 05 00:24:48 Y' been telling me tha' since y' first dared say a naughty word Jan 05 00:26:15 * Morgan nods Jan 05 00:26:21 Still love you to the end of the world though Jan 05 00:27:26 Well o'viously, b'cause I'm awesome Jan 05 00:28:46 Eh, you're alright Jan 05 00:31:20 Gotta lotta patience, from putting up with you Jan 05 00:31:54 * Morgan nods Jan 05 00:31:55 yep Jan 05 00:34:44 Thought you'd 'Ave to explain the throat thing t' Claudia Jan 05 00:35:03 Was looking that way... wasn't going to... Jan 05 00:37:08 How th' hell would y' explain it?! I -still- don't unnerstand how it's possible Jan 05 00:37:18 * Morgan shrugs Jan 05 00:37:21 I got no idea man Jan 05 00:37:37 Like some sorta wifely miracle Jan 05 00:38:49 * Morgan nods Jan 05 00:38:52 quite Jan 05 00:41:19 * HH nods slowly Jan 05 00:41:26 We're really fuckin' lucky, man Jan 05 00:42:27 * Morgan nods Jan 05 00:42:32 Oh yes, I know Jan 05 00:52:58 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 05 00:55:05 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 05 08:01:57 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jan 05 09:06:47 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 05 16:21:24 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jan 05 19:48:20 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jan 05 19:49:27 How th' hell would y' explain it?! I -still- don't unnerstand how it's possible Jan 05 19:49:27 * Morgan shrugs Jan 05 19:49:27 I got no idea man Jan 05 19:49:27 Like some sorta wifely miracle Jan 05 19:49:27 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:49:28 quite Jan 05 19:49:30 * HH nods slowly Jan 05 19:49:32 We're really fuckin' lucky, man Jan 05 19:49:34 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:49:38 Oh yes, I know Jan 05 19:53:09 *Heinzharold is working with the others when Morgan takes over, setting the ship out in the river. They probably won't be out of it until late tomorrow, but they might pass the San Lorenzo dock tonight. The weather is rainy, and he's quite wet by nine o'clock. The men are following orders well, and the traffic is minimal* Jan 05 19:54:52 * Morgan gives orders when needed, keeping an eye on the other traffic Jan 05 19:55:26 * MollyK comes up around ten, wrapped in a big wax coat Jan 05 19:55:37 It's very wet, my love Jan 05 19:56:01 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:56:17 Not really anything I can do about it... now -that- would be something useful Jan 05 19:59:00 * MollyK nods "perhaps we will have a child or two who can, like the naughty twins in that thread* Jan 05 19:59:59 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:00:02 Maybe, aye Jan 05 20:00:17 How is it going? Jan 05 20:00:49 Alright I think... Jan 05 20:01:39 * MollyK smiles Jan 05 20:01:47 Are you enjoying it? Jan 05 20:01:55 * Morgan smiles, nodding Jan 05 20:02:03 aye... even if I am soaked Jan 05 20:02:14 * MollyK looks up at him Jan 05 20:02:30 It doesn't need to be dry to be enjoyable... Jan 05 20:02:47 * Morgan blushes Jan 05 20:02:50 No... quite so Jan 05 20:05:36 * MollyK smirks, watching the horizon Jan 05 20:05:57 Did you envy the life I was embarking upon Jan 05 20:06:05 Aye, I did Jan 05 20:11:13 He should have given you the ship instead Jan 05 20:11:34 We aren't nearly close or supportive to eachother enough for that Jan 05 20:16:45 * MollyK shrugs Jan 05 20:17:22 I suppose not Jan 05 20:17:36 He always had a soft spot for you Jan 05 20:19:16 * MollyK smiles Jan 05 20:19:25 Don't most men? Jan 05 20:19:35 I suppose so Jan 05 20:20:23 It gave me a possible future Jan 05 20:20:39 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:20:41 Yes, it did Jan 05 20:23:28 * MollyK nods Jan 05 20:23:42 Instead, there was you Jan 05 20:24:52 Throwing a spanner into the works as usual Jan 05 20:25:09 * MollyK shakes her head Jan 05 20:25:24 Giving me a life beyond what I could ever have dreamt of Jan 05 20:26:20 Been eventful so far Jan 05 20:26:51 Very much so Jan 05 20:29:46 It will only be more so in the years ahead, I think Jan 05 20:30:03 * Morgan nods, looking up at the crows nest briefly Jan 05 20:30:07 I'm inclined to agree Jan 05 20:30:27 * MollyK watches him Jan 05 20:30:45 Would you rather be up there then Captaining? Jan 05 20:39:27 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 05 20:39:39 It can be a lonely place up there... just wanted to check in with him Jan 05 20:40:42 Tonight you'll be up there again Jan 05 20:41:15 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:41:16 Aye Jan 05 20:43:04 Do you prefer working than just sailing Jan 05 20:44:17 Its a bit different.. up there, you've got a responsibility to spot any danger to the ship... but even if you do, the captain makes the decision on what to do about it Jan 05 20:44:34 * MollyK nods Jan 05 20:45:00 But that's more engaged than being in our study doing lessons Jan 05 20:46:20 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:46:25 True... Jan 05 20:49:41 I should get back to that shortly. I did not want you to think I did not care enough Jan 05 20:50:51 I didn't think that... figured you were busy, and the weather is terrible Jan 05 20:52:56 I am, but it matters to me, very much Jan 05 20:53:38 * Morgan nods, looking round briefly before putting his arm around her and squeezing her to him Jan 05 20:54:48 *there's still a couple of wolf whistles* Jan 05 20:54:53 * MollyK giggles Jan 05 20:57:32 * MollyK leans into him for a minute, looking around and smiling "well, my Captain, I should go" Jan 05 20:58:39 Alright love Jan 05 21:00:06 * MollyK murmurs Jan 05 21:00:42 I wonder how they'd react to me slapping your bottom... Jan 05 21:01:25 You wouldn't, it'd be disrespectful in front of the crew Jan 05 21:02:38 Hmmm wouldn't I, mon petit chou? Jan 05 21:03:11 no. Jan 05 21:07:03 * MollyK smiles playfully Jan 05 21:07:17 And if I did? What might the consequences be? Jan 05 21:08:04 I would be... disappointed. Jan 05 21:10:22 * MollyK winces Jan 05 21:10:42 I think I will just take my leave nicely then Jan 05 21:10:49 Thank you my love Jan 05 21:14:44 * MollyK smiles Jan 05 21:15:01 Until later then, my Captain Jan 05 21:15:25 * Morgan nods Jan 05 21:15:28 Yes love Jan 05 21:16:09 * MollyK kisses his cheek briefly before going below Jan 05 21:16:35 * Morgan smiles, turning his full attention back to the job at hand Jan 05 21:20:44 *it goes pretty smoothly, only a few corrections needing to be made along the way. Sorgi appears at ten to twelve when Morgan is due to swap off* Jan 05 21:20:49 * MollyK is now known as Sorgi Jan 05 21:21:01 How are you finding it, m'lord? Jan 05 21:22:21 I think I'm getting the hang of it, getting more comfortable... but then, thats easy to say when there's only minor issues isn't it Jan 05 21:24:21 Most days are that way, especially when it's familiar Jan 05 21:24:46 * Morgan nods Jan 05 21:24:49 I am rather loving it Jan 05 21:26:10 * Sorgi nods Jan 05 21:26:33 You're doing well, m'lord Jan 05 21:26:49 Thank you captain, from you that genuinely means a great deal Jan 05 21:29:59 * Sorgi inclines his head, putting himself somewhere discrete to let Morgan finish his shift Jan 05 21:31:02 * Morgan spends the next ten minutes working with the crew, trying to grow the mutual bond with them Jan 05 21:32:37 *the crew are friendly but deferential, most vaguely acquainted with him already. Soon the bell rings for watch change, and HH comes to him* y' didn't smash us on the rocks, so that went well Jan 05 21:34:23 * Morgan nods, watching the crew handover Jan 05 21:34:30 Thats always a good starting place Jan 05 21:36:32 Pretty bad -stopping- place! Jan 05 21:36:37 * Sorgi is now known as HH Jan 05 21:37:00 * Morgan nods Jan 05 21:37:03 Can't argue with that Jan 05 21:38:26 Ready t' eat? Jan 05 21:38:48 * Morgan nods Jan 05 21:38:51 Aye, I reckon so Jan 05 21:40:13 * HH heads below "joinin' yer men, or th' ladies." Jan 05 21:40:38 I think... it'd be good to eat with the crew Jan 05 21:42:26 * HH nods, piling in with the hungry men. The cat is strutting and scavenging as usual Jan 05 21:43:21 * Morgan feeds it a few bits, drinking his coffee as he watches his crew Jan 05 21:45:09 *the men are settling from the shift, taking and laughing with good camaraderie* Jan 05 21:49:09 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 05 23:02:26 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jan 05 23:05:22 *when this is finished, he finds the others all in his study as they usually are. Amir is sat surrounded by blankets and empty cotton spools that Varick is trying to get him to balance. Inga and Molly are knitting, Xsarlac and Zareen are talking about Capperlucia. HH follows him in Jan 05 23:06:11 * Morgan wanders over, mussing Varicks hair before kneeling down beside him Jan 05 23:06:49 * MollyK is now known as Varick Jan 05 23:06:59 How many can you stack Papa? Jan 05 23:07:28 hmmm... I don't know Jan 05 23:09:15 *Amir is trying to stuff one in his mouth, but it's plenty big enough to be no risk* Jan 05 23:10:52 I can do five! Jan 05 23:12:06 Lets see shall we? Jan 05 23:13:32 * Varick hands Morgan all of them except the one Amir has. The baby watches Morgan with a gummy smile and big chocolate brown eyes Jan 05 23:13:51 * Morgan pulls a face at the baby before starting to stack them Jan 05 23:16:59 *Amir babbles at this* Jan 05 23:17:20 * Morgan glances at him Jan 05 23:17:31 Yes I know, its because we're on the water Jan 05 23:19:28 *there's ten in total, including the one Amir has* Jan 05 23:19:59 * Morgan stacks up eight of them Jan 05 23:23:03 You can do it, Papa! Jan 05 23:23:42 * Morgan gently places the ninth on top Jan 05 23:26:12 Wow! That's tall! Jan 05 23:27:29 * Morgan nods Jan 05 23:27:37 Didn't think I'd manage that Jan 05 23:28:06 Do the last one! Jan 05 23:28:19 Amir looks quite happy playing with it Jan 05 23:28:44 But Papa, I want the biggest tower! Jan 05 23:28:58 * Morgan looks at the baby Jan 05 23:29:09 What do you think little mister, can we borrow that one for a moment? Jan 05 23:29:25 *Amir just watches him* Jan 05 23:30:43 * Morgan reaches out, gripping the reel, testing to see if the child is going to let go Jan 05 23:31:51 *Amir let's go, but he's now very pouty* Jan 05 23:32:27 * Morgan tickles the boys tummy as he places the last reel on the stack Jan 05 23:32:53 *it stays up* you are really good Papa! Jan 05 23:33:11 *Amir starts to cry, holding his hands out to Morgan* Jan 05 23:33:33 * Morgan takes the reel, handing it back to the baby Jan 05 23:33:52 *he continues to cry, dropping it* Jan 05 23:34:19 * Morgan picks him up, holding the baby too him Jan 05 23:34:29 Its alright little man, there's no need to cry Jan 05 23:34:44 *Amir quietens a little* Jan 05 23:34:58 * Morgan bounces him a little, humming quietly Jan 05 23:37:20 *Amir stops crying, yawning* Jan 05 23:37:30 * Varick watches Morgan Jan 05 23:37:40 How do you learn to do that? Jan 05 23:37:48 What's that? Jan 05 23:38:07 Help sad babies Jan 05 23:38:48 Just a bit of practice... they just want to feel warm and safe and fed most of the time.. Jan 05 23:41:08 When will I learn? Jan 05 23:41:31 Come sit by me, cross legged Jan 05 23:41:45 * Varick does so Jan 05 23:43:55 * Morgan moves, gently handing Amir to Varick, helping him put his arms in the right places to support the baby, setting him rocking him gently Jan 05 23:44:11 Now, I find talking to humming to them helps Jan 05 23:44:17 But quietly, calmly Jan 05 23:44:59 * Varick does everything he's told. He watches the baby lovingly Jan 05 23:45:41 [good lord, between you and him I am not sure I could get any brooder!] Jan 05 23:46:05 * Morgan smiles slightly Jan 05 23:46:37 You're doing very well Varick... of course, sometimes we can't settle them... sometimes they want feeding... and sometimes they just want mama Jan 05 23:47:13 [oh, I was wrong!] Jan 05 23:47:20 Why? Jan 05 23:48:21 [why so?] Jan 05 23:48:28 * Morgan shrugs Jan 05 23:48:42 Just the way it is... like... sometimes you want to spend time with me, sometimes with mama... Jan 05 23:50:04 Oh, okay Jan 05 23:52:35 *Amir starts to yawn more, looking like he might sleep there* Jan 05 23:53:35 [the way you say Mama] Jan 05 23:53:41 Now, he looks like he's going to go to sleep... once he's asleep we'll move him so you can carry on doing what you were doing, alright? Jan 05 23:53:49 [oh really? Why?] Jan 05 23:55:02 [I have no idea. It's just very appealing] Jan 05 23:55:22 Can he nap in my bed with me? Jan 05 23:55:58 No, he's a bit small for that... Jan 05 23:57:32 * Varick looks sad Jan 05 23:57:44 But Papa, by the time he's big we will be gone Jan 05 23:57:50 * Morgan nods Jan 05 23:58:09 I know, but his safety is more important isn't it Jan 05 23:59:34 * Varick nods, the baby now mostly asleep Jan 05 23:59:46 It will be hard to say goodbye