**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Feb 21 00:00:45 2023 Feb 21 00:00:45 Ok. So if she isn't being paid... where's all your money going? Feb 21 00:01:44 Ahh well... I'm not always very close to Atemlos, so there are other places like that that we go to. And there's a lot of drinking. Feb 21 00:02:58 Well, if you're serious about it... you need to assess your priorities Feb 21 00:03:37 * Edward nods Feb 21 00:03:54 I know. But if Father finds out... Feb 21 00:04:35 Oh he'll go berserk Feb 21 00:05:37 * Edward nods Feb 21 00:06:58 If he finds out about Karsten being involved there'll be an out and out war Feb 21 00:07:38 Maybe thats the key Feb 21 00:09:09 Make it Karsten's fault? Feb 21 00:11:03 No, that wouldn't work. You need to be smarter than that Feb 21 00:12:01 I'm rather overloaded at present Feb 21 00:12:20 * Morgan nods Feb 21 00:12:41 Then let me enlighten you... father, when provoked, gets -very- angry, -very- quickly. Feb 21 00:13:25 Yes Feb 21 00:13:57 It doesn't last... he can't stay that angry for very long Feb 21 00:14:50 So piss him off on purpose first Feb 21 00:15:31 But it needs to be big enough... like... Karsten paying for you to visit with a working girl... Feb 21 00:15:55 Once he's started wearing himself out, tell him about... what's her name? Feb 21 00:16:47 Petra Feb 21 00:17:36 If I tell him I went with Karsten on my fifteenth birthday, will that do it? Feb 21 00:18:42 Maybe don't tell him -that- much... we want him angry, not apoplectic... you want him shouting, not storming out to ride there to shoot him. Feb 21 00:18:56 * Edward nods Feb 21 00:19:22 I haven't asked her yet. There's no point telling Father any of it if she says no Feb 21 00:19:39 True. You'd ask her to move here? Feb 21 00:19:53 I hadn't thought about that Feb 21 00:21:10 I think you should Feb 21 00:21:58 Move her? Feb 21 00:22:08 * Morgan nods Feb 21 00:23:00 It'd save the hassle of Friendly Maids Feb 21 00:23:31 I had a maid offer to be a friendly maid... I've never heard of that Feb 21 00:23:37 * Edward laughs Feb 21 00:23:53 What?! How do you -not- know?! Feb 21 00:24:04 Alright, shut up Feb 21 00:24:19 Who? Gabi is poorly Feb 21 00:24:49 Ummm... Inga, she said Feb 21 00:25:34 I haven't met that one. Do you know a maid called Felicity? Plump bottom, brunette Feb 21 00:26:26 Think I've seen her Feb 21 00:26:40 You might want to turn her down if she offers Feb 21 00:26:56 I've no intention of acce... why? Feb 21 00:27:18 To avoid clashing schedules Feb 21 00:28:31 Claimed that one as your own, have you? Feb 21 00:29:05 * Edward shrugs "she offered when I got here, because Gabi is sick" Feb 21 00:29:31 Right... Feb 21 00:29:41 * Edward glances at him Feb 21 00:29:47 You really didn't know? Feb 21 00:30:35 Don't rub it in Feb 21 00:30:49 * Edward snorts Feb 21 00:31:17 Poor choice of words, brother? Or considering your options? Feb 21 00:31:58 No... I had no idea... Feb 21 00:33:28 * Edward shakes his head despairingly "I heard about it at the Academy. My best friend had a friendly maid at home, and he gave me advice how to invite offers" Feb 21 00:34:05 huh Feb 21 00:34:25 Most of the boys were talking about it, didn't you listen? Feb 21 00:35:07 I... didn't really have many friends at the academy Feb 21 00:35:45 * Edward nods Feb 21 00:36:17 No Friendly Maid at home... do you have some favourite campgirls at least? Feb 21 00:36:39 uhhhh... no. Feb 21 00:37:11 Brothel girls? Feb 21 00:38:04 * Morgan looks straight ahead, shaking his head slightly Feb 21 00:38:08 Noble girls you're secretly courting? Feb 21 00:38:30 I'm not courting anyone Feb 21 00:38:34 You do like -women-? Feb 21 00:39:12 Don't be absurd, of course I do Feb 21 00:39:46 * Edward shrugs "it sounds like you're basically still a virgin. At -twenty-* Feb 21 00:39:57 So? Feb 21 00:40:20 No one is still a virgin when we're at War Feb 21 00:41:25 Why? Feb 21 00:42:03 Because you could get your brains blown out any day. I didn't want to die having no experience Feb 21 00:42:23 * Morgan shrugs Feb 21 00:42:37 That is your perogative Feb 21 00:42:58 * Edward shrugs "Suit yourself. Was the maid pretty?" Feb 21 00:44:01 * Morgan nods Feb 21 00:44:04 I suppose so, yes Feb 21 00:44:24 Think about it, brother. Life is short Feb 21 00:44:49 * Morgan nods Feb 21 00:44:56 I'll keep it in mind Feb 21 00:45:51 * Edward nods. They talk of easier things as they get into town, heading towards the house Morgan thinks is the right one* Feb 21 00:47:42 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 21 00:58:52 * Edward has quit (Ping Timeout) Feb 21 02:17:37 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 21 02:19:35 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Feb 21 02:47:40 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 21 02:49:35 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Feb 21 12:53:44 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Feb 21 12:55:03 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 21 12:55:15 * MollyK is now known as Edward Feb 21 12:57:35 Think that's the one... Feb 21 13:00:23 * Edward nods Feb 21 13:00:56 Thank you for listening. I was not planning to talk to anyone, but I do value your opinions Feb 21 13:01:45 You're my brother. We may not be particularly close but I would not see you suffer alone Feb 21 13:03:25 * Edward nods, watching the cobbles of the street "I've always admired your common sense and level head" Feb 21 13:05:20 * Morgan looks at him, surprised Feb 21 13:05:22 Really? Feb 21 13:05:27 * Edward nods Feb 21 13:05:58 We aren't the same, but it makes you the better heir for Sudlachenburg Feb 21 13:07:12 That surprises me Feb 21 13:07:19 Why? Feb 21 13:08:51 I always thought you disapproved of me Feb 21 13:10:36 * Edward shakes his head "you don't do things as I would, but that's not always bad" he rolls his shoulder, making it crunch. A sixteen year old's body should not sound like that, like an old man's Feb 21 13:11:19 That sounds nasty Feb 21 13:11:38 * Edward nods grimly Feb 21 13:12:15 I slipped carrying a friend's brother off the battle field. I made his wound worse. Feb 21 13:13:18 Did he live? Feb 21 13:13:23 No. Feb 21 13:15:05 You see your shoulder as a just punishment for that, don't you? Feb 21 13:15:13 * Edward nods Feb 21 13:15:16 Indeed Feb 21 13:15:26 You're wrong Feb 21 13:16:53 * Edward sighs "I kept going back to the field, but after I fell I couldn't" Feb 21 13:17:17 Thats not a failing... thats brave Feb 21 13:17:49 It wasn't enough. I only saved two of them Feb 21 13:18:37 And how many wouldn't have gone back at all? Feb 21 13:20:32 * Edward shrugs Feb 21 13:20:45 Anyone would have Feb 21 13:21:38 No, they wouldn't... your friends may have, but that just says that you have surrounded yourself with people as brave as you Feb 21 13:23:25 * Edward smiles, thinking of his friends Feb 21 13:23:32 They're a wild bunch Feb 21 13:24:31 Given our discussion about certain maids, that doesn't surprise me Feb 21 13:32:38 ACTION laughs "yes. It takes some of the pain and strain of it all away. But it's nice to have a large group of friends. My best friend from the Academy is with me, he's one of many Lord Pottersdams. Lord Zenchlerin is the heir to a Grafdom through his childless godfather. Then Dieppe is a brewer's son, Olsen is a tanner's son, and Wittegen is a Feb 21 13:32:38 cobbler's son. It was his brother I couldn't save." Feb 21 13:33:57 He doesn't blame you at all, does he? Feb 21 13:34:20 * Edward shakes his head "no. He was one of the ones I got off the field" Feb 21 13:35:32 * Morgan leans closer, whispering consipiratorially Feb 21 13:35:38 Think maybe he's on to something there... Feb 21 13:36:16 In not blaming myself? Feb 21 13:37:14 * Morgan nods Feb 21 13:38:30 Maybe Feb 21 13:38:53 * Morgan nods Feb 21 13:40:54 * Edward walks beside him, looking the house over a moment. It's small but well-cared for. Lily of the valley is growing outside Feb 21 13:41:18 How would you feel about making more effort to get to know each other? Feb 21 13:41:55 I was thinking about that actually... subjects aside, I have enjoyed this Feb 21 13:42:21 * Edward nods "I have as well" Feb 21 13:43:04 I don't have too long before I redeploy but... I would like to spend some time with you before I do... Feb 21 13:44:20 I've got three more days, then I'm riding east as far as Kreuzung, then north. *Morgan is also going east, but south at the same point* Feb 21 13:44:34 * Morgan nods Feb 21 13:44:38 I head south from there... Feb 21 13:45:22 * Edward smiles "Potts, Zench and DeeDee will be meeting me at Seeufer. You could meet them, if you like" Feb 21 13:46:35 * Morgan nods Feb 21 13:46:37 Sounds good to me Feb 21 13:46:45 *they get to the door* Feb 21 13:49:02 * Morgan knocks, looking to Edward Feb 21 13:49:07 Don't know how long this'll take... Feb 21 13:50:06 * Edward shrugs "I have nowhere to be" Feb 21 13:50:53 * Morgan nods Feb 21 13:52:03 *The girl that opens the door is absolutely devastatingly beautiful, a couple of years younger than Morgan, a little old than Edward. She's dressed simply but with excellent workmanship. Her long straight hair is flaxen blonde, her eyes cornflower blue. She smiles, a gentle blush on her cheeks "Good morning" Feb 21 13:52:34 * Morgan stares at her for a moment before smiling shyly Feb 21 13:52:54 Hi... uhhh... dresses! My mother, she asked me to bring these dresses... Feb 21 13:53:09 * Edward looks at her briefly before looking at Morgan, smiling slightly Feb 21 13:53:49 D: *she nods a little, watching him with her hands out, but she doesn't seem to be able to find her voice* Feb 21 13:54:48 The dresses are Grafin Koertig's. If you could arrange for them to be returned once finished, she would be most grateful. Feb 21 13:54:54 * Morgan gently hands her the clothes Feb 21 13:55:08 Its fine, I'll... I'll collect them Feb 21 13:55:21 D: *she nods* They'll be ready tomorrow Feb 21 13:56:01 * Edward watches them a minute, but the girl doesn't even glance at him Feb 21 13:56:12 * Morgan nods Feb 21 13:56:28 So, I'll... see you tomorrow then? Feb 21 13:56:49 *she nods a little more eagerly than she probably should* Feb 21 13:56:59 * Morgan nods Feb 21 13:57:11 good... I'm Morgan... Feb 21 13:57:21 D: I know Feb 21 13:57:29 * Morgan blushes Feb 21 13:57:39 * Edward coughs briefly, trying not to laugh Feb 21 13:57:45 Yes, of course... ummm... what's your name? Feb 21 13:57:57 D: It's Dietlinde Feb 21 13:58:06 * Morgan smiles Feb 21 13:58:26 Thats a lovely name... alright... I'll come see you tomorrow... Dietlinde... Feb 21 13:58:40 D: I'll have them ready for you Feb 21 13:59:13 * Morgan nods, bowing his head before moving away from the door, turning to look back as he moves away Feb 21 13:59:34 * Edward follows him, right in the middle of Morgan's view Feb 21 13:59:54 * Morgan frowns, looking back to the way he's going Feb 21 14:00:41 *the door closes. Edward does something Morgan's never heard him do, he mimics their father "Koertig men do not take mistresses" Feb 21 14:02:11 Shut up Edward Feb 21 14:03:01 Maybe we can spread his ire about Petra between us Feb 21 14:03:52 * Morgan blows out a long breath Feb 21 14:03:53 wow Feb 21 14:04:00 * Edward nods Feb 21 14:04:07 She is gorgeous Feb 21 14:04:52 * Morgan nods Feb 21 14:05:01 Somewhat understating that... Feb 21 14:05:01 * Edward starts to walk back towards their home, taking out a cigar tin Feb 21 14:05:17 You like her? Feb 21 14:05:44 On account of my not being blind... Feb 21 14:06:07 * Edward laughs "careful you don't make yourself that way!" Feb 21 14:06:59 What? Feb 21 14:08:34 Be careful with the hearts of girls who might get the wrong idea. Don't be blind to your duty and title Feb 21 14:09:02 * Morgan sighs Feb 21 14:09:24 There's no future there is there? Feb 21 14:10:35 As your mistress, if you're willing to face Father's disapproval, yes. As a flirtation where you don't overstep, maybe, but I don't dally with girls who might get ideas of marriage Feb 21 14:10:55 * Morgan sighs again Feb 21 14:11:03 I've never had it feel unfair before... Feb 21 14:11:10 * Edward nods Feb 21 14:11:39 Can you imagine common girls having to live as wives in our world? Feb 21 14:12:36 I want to say it'd be alright... but we have an unusually gentle family, don't we? Feb 21 14:13:15 * Edward nods "The nobility would crucify any noble man marrying a commoner" Feb 21 14:14:05 Thats nothing new for us... Feb 21 14:14:16 * Edward glances at him Feb 21 14:14:30 This entirely theoretical, yes? Feb 21 14:16:11 * Morgan looks like he'll say something but nods instead Feb 21 14:17:06 * Edward is too shrewd to miss it Feb 21 14:17:16 Out with it, brother. This is important Feb 21 14:17:36 I've never felt anything like I just did... thats all. Feb 21 14:17:45 * Edward nods Feb 21 14:17:50 Unfortunate Feb 21 14:20:03 Unfair. Feb 21 14:20:43 * Edward nods Feb 21 14:21:06 Life is unfair, isn't it? Why not consider her as a mistress? Feb 21 14:21:44 Without wanting to sound like I disapprove of your hopes with Petra... I don't believe in having a mistress Feb 21 14:22:11 * Edward nods, not looking offended Feb 21 14:22:28 Maybe I should collect the dresses tomorrow instead Feb 21 14:22:47 * Morgan looks unhappy Feb 21 14:23:00 Maybe that would be wise... you think she felt it too? Feb 21 14:23:09 * Edward nods Feb 21 14:23:12 Entirely Feb 21 14:23:32 shit Feb 21 14:23:36 * Edward nods Feb 21 14:24:38 As you have principles about having mistresses, I have principles about never leading women on, regardless of their social status. Nip this in the bud, brother, do not put her or yourself at risk Feb 21 14:25:41 She would be at risk? Feb 21 14:26:22 Of falling in love with you and hoping to be your wife, yes, of course. You aren't the worst looking man in the word Feb 21 14:26:26 World* Feb 21 14:27:02 That would be deeply unfair to her. She deserves an explanation, surely? Feb 21 14:28:10 No, it's not needed at present. You are the -Veisgraf-. Anyone with half a brain knows it can be nothing other than a mistress arrangement when she is low born Feb 21 14:29:08 * Morgan nods Feb 21 14:29:44 I don't think we need mention this to Father, do you? Feb 21 14:29:55 No... I suppose not Feb 21 14:30:02 * Edward nods Feb 21 14:30:11 A word more advice? Feb 21 14:30:28 Go on Feb 21 14:30:38 Take that maid up on her offer. You'll have a lot more clarity of mind afterwards Feb 21 14:31:12 I'll think about it Feb 21 14:32:00 * Edward nods "if you won't do that, on principle, do it yourself, before you start fawning over that girl and end up with us all annexed" Feb 21 14:32:20 Annexed? Surely not Feb 21 14:32:53 It's plausible. Marrying out of the nobility shames our name and rule, and makes Father look weak Feb 21 14:33:19 Marrying out of love is what Theus wants... Feb 21 14:33:52 If Theus wanted that for you, he could have made her gentry at least Feb 21 14:34:22 * Morgan sighs, nodding Feb 21 14:35:25 I'm sorry, brother. We have obligations way beyond those of normal men. Might it be time for Father to start looking for a noble bride for you? Feb 21 14:36:16 * Morgan nods Feb 21 14:36:19 Maybe, I suppose Feb 21 14:36:58 If you won't go to brothels or take a mistress, a wife would be a calming influence on you *he smiles slightly* Feb 21 14:39:31 * Edward offers him a cigar Feb 21 14:41:19 No, thank you... I am calm... Feb 21 14:42:49 * Edward nods. It's calm as they walk back, the day fine. When they get there, Edward says "I'm going to fetch my zweihander from my room. Would you like to spar with me?" Feb 21 14:43:02 *Morgan's zweihander is also in his room* Feb 21 14:47:34 * Morgan nods Feb 21 14:47:37 I'll get mine Feb 21 14:49:55 *up in his room, all the well built furniture, the beautiful linens, the treasures of holidays, the art work worth more than a years wage for a seamstress's assistant seem like trappings of a life that there has never been a good reason to wish himself out of, the gilding of his cage* Feb 21 14:51:42 * Morgan looks round his room for a moment frowning before pulling out his sword and going to find Edward Feb 21 14:53:06 *he spots Inga the maid hanging out washing on the line. She doesn't see him, but the stretching up to peg makes her breasts look huge* Feb 21 14:54:54 * Morgan watches her for a moment before blushing and moving on Feb 21 14:55:55 * Edward is ready by the lake, practicing solo with the sword Feb 21 14:56:23 * Morgan heads toward him Feb 21 14:56:57 Is everything well? Feb 21 14:57:07 * Morgan nods Feb 21 14:57:15 Yes, I suppose so... Feb 21 14:57:26 Still brooding about her? Feb 21 14:57:40 Sort of Feb 21 14:57:47 * Edward nods Feb 21 14:57:52 Are you ready? Feb 21 14:58:17 * Morgan rolls his shoulders, nodding Feb 21 14:59:27 ACTION salutes. Their sparring is quite fun, Edward is better than he imagined, and a much better sport than he used to be. After ten minutes, Edward manages to clock him in the head, knocking him out. When he comes round, everything is blue. He knows he is dreaming. His baby brother is knelt over him looking really worried "Shit! Shit! Sorry, Feb 21 14:59:28 brother, don't tell Mother!" Feb 21 15:00:42 * Morgan nods Feb 21 15:00:47 I'm alright Feb 21 15:00:56 * Edward looks relieved Feb 21 15:01:07 I thought I'd killed you! Feb 21 15:02:21 Takes a bit more than that Feb 21 15:03:18 * Edward nods, standing then offering him a hand Feb 21 15:03:30 * Morgan takes it, pulling himself up Feb 21 15:03:34 I think we missed breakfast Feb 21 15:04:15 * Morgan nods Feb 21 15:04:22 Just pilfer some from the kitchen Feb 21 15:06:03 I am not going in the -kitchen-! I'll send for a maid Feb 21 15:06:24 Suit yourself, I'm going to Feb 21 15:07:36 * Edward follows along with him, warily entering. Inga is in there, as she was the first morning he really met her, a smear of cherry pie filling on her cheek as she rolls out the pastry Feb 21 15:09:05 * Morgan wanders round the kitchen, fetching bits of food onto a plate before handing it to his brother Feb 21 15:10:02 * Edward takes it, looking at the maid with a smile Feb 21 15:10:18 You've got that on your pretty face Feb 21 15:10:50 *she blushes* yes, my Lord Feb 21 15:11:23 * Edward smiles again "you wouldn't happen to know one of the maids called Inga?" Feb 21 15:12:05 *Inga glances at Morgan a moment, looking like she's trying to work out what Edward has been told* Feb 21 15:12:34 Come on, brother, lets go eat Feb 21 15:13:33 * Edward inclines his head before doing to. The clock they walk past chimes once. It sounds like the dawn watch, which means it's two hour past when he wanted to wake* Feb 21 15:13:47 * Morgan tries to wake up Feb 21 15:13:59 *he manages it easily* Feb 21 15:14:04 * Edward is now known as Molly Feb 21 15:14:15 * Molly is draped all over him Feb 21 15:14:34 * Morgan gently works his way out from under her Feb 21 15:16:31 * Molly makes a noise of protest Feb 21 15:17:03 * Morgan gently kisses her cheek before pulling his boots and coat on Feb 21 15:17:54 * Molly stays asleep Feb 21 15:18:08 * Morgan quietly leaves, going straight to find Sorgi Feb 21 15:18:16 *he can hear talking next door* Feb 21 15:19:15 S: It's not anything I've seen befor Feb 21 15:19:45 C: nor me. But it's not like weird things aren't normal now Feb 21 15:19:54 * Molly is now known as Sorgi Feb 21 15:21:36 * Morgan knocks on the door Feb 21 15:22:07 Come in Feb 21 15:22:20 * Morgan does so, closing the door behind him Feb 21 15:22:55 *there are navigational charts and sheets of workings on the desk. Sorgi looks stumped. Claudia is on his couch, surprisingly at ease Feb 21 15:23:58 Whats the word? Feb 21 15:24:26 * Sorgi shakes his head Feb 21 15:24:39 I have no idea what is going on, save one. Feb 21 15:25:09 Go on Feb 21 15:25:31 *Claudia watches Morgan, sipping her coffee. She's smirking slightly, but it's not cruel, it's good natured* Feb 21 15:25:37 Act of God. Feb 21 15:43:45 To what end? Feb 21 15:44:11 I don't know. He works in mysterious ways, m'lord Feb 21 15:45:10 $Not going to win this one am I?$ Feb 21 15:45:24 C: $no$ Feb 21 15:46:06 I'm concerned about the crews reaction Feb 21 15:46:14 * Sorgi nods Feb 21 15:46:40 As am I Feb 21 15:46:58 I'm fairly sure they are neither as pragmatic nor as strong of faith as you Feb 21 15:47:14 No, they're sailors Feb 21 15:48:54 $You seen HeinzHarold this morning?$ Feb 21 15:50:01 What are your thoughts on how to progress? Feb 21 15:50:22 $yes, briefly. He's staying$ Feb 21 15:50:37 I was hoping you'd have ideas, m'lord Feb 21 15:51:16 Sailors gossip like old women... by now all of them will have heard about it Feb 21 15:51:58 * Sorgi nods Feb 21 15:52:23 C: it needs nipping in the bud Feb 21 15:52:29 * Morgan nods Feb 21 15:54:01 Reaslitically we've got a couple of choices. We tell them openly, or we ignore it. Feb 21 15:54:46 Ignoring it tells them you don't care or that they can't trust you Feb 21 15:56:05 Neither of which are true. We need to tell them openly Feb 21 15:57:11 * Sorgi nods Feb 21 15:57:27 Before we sail? Feb 21 15:57:43 * Morgan nods Feb 21 15:57:52 If any of them want to get off, better to know now. Feb 21 15:58:23 * Sorgi nods "are we waking everyone, m'lord?" Feb 21 15:59:11 I think we need to. I don't want -any- of the crew thinking we don't respect them enough to seek their presence Feb 21 15:59:28 Guests too? Feb 21 16:03:54 No, I don't think so. Sigfried probably won't be bothered... Zareen... I don't know. HeinzHarold already knows Feb 21 16:05:07 Her Excellency? Feb 21 16:05:38 I'll talk to her myself. I have a theory about it. Feb 21 16:07:03 * Sorgi nods Feb 21 16:07:11 How long do you need? Feb 21 16:07:41 Half an hour. Gives the sleeping crew time to wake up properly and take it all onboard Feb 21 16:08:37 * Sorgi nods Feb 21 16:08:50 Yes, m'Lord. We'll see you on deck Feb 21 16:09:08 Are -you- alright about it? Feb 21 16:10:20 * Sorgi nods Feb 21 16:10:41 "Yes, m'lord. We don't know it's a bad thing" Feb 21 16:11:30 * Morgan nods, moving to the door Feb 21 16:11:36 alright. I'll see you in a while Feb 21 16:13:17 * Sorgi nods, letting him go Feb 21 16:13:43 * Morgan goes straight back in to Molly Feb 21 16:14:17 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Feb 21 16:14:35 * Molly is still sleeping Feb 21 16:15:07 * Morgan rouses her gently Feb 21 16:15:10 blossom... Feb 21 16:16:15 Hmm? Feb 21 16:16:26 I need to talk to you love Feb 21 16:16:35 * Molly 's eyes open Feb 21 16:16:45 What's wrong, are you alright? Feb 21 16:17:31 Something occurred last night... we drifted for three hours, like we were being dragged. Feb 21 16:19:36 * Molly takes a deep breath, trying to fully wake Feb 21 16:19:49 Did you see what was dragging us? Feb 21 16:20:07 Nothing was dragging us... the Rose was dragging her anchor Feb 21 16:20:21 Huh... that's very odd Feb 21 16:20:26 * Morgan nods Feb 21 16:20:51 The crew has gotten wind of it, I'm going to address them in a while. I think... I think the Rose did it. Feb 21 16:22:52 Ohhh Feb 21 16:24:19 * Morgan nods Feb 21 16:24:25 * Molly sits up, trying to shake it off Feb 21 16:24:36 How and why? Feb 21 16:25:08 * Morgan shrugs Feb 21 16:25:23 Same reason she is -far- too fast and manoeuvrable for her size Feb 21 16:25:45 * Molly nods Feb 21 16:25:53 Alright... Feb 21 16:26:03 Sorgi thinks it an act of God Feb 21 16:26:19 * Molly smiles slightly "mmhmm" Feb 21 16:26:43 I don't know how the explain it to the crew Feb 21 16:28:03 No... not if we won't lie Feb 21 16:28:27 We cannot ask them to trust us if we are going to lie to them Feb 21 16:28:41 * Molly nods slowly Feb 21 16:28:46 Yesss... Feb 21 16:29:50 Would you deal with telling Varick and checking on Inga? I don't know what HeinzHarold has told her about it Feb 21 16:30:02 * Molly nods Feb 21 16:30:37 I will, yes. I want to see Zareen too Feb 21 16:30:43 * Morgan nods Feb 21 16:30:46 Alright love Feb 21 16:31:00 Should we postpone trying to heal her today? Feb 21 16:31:37 No, I don't think so. But we'll have to wait until we know what the crew want to do Feb 21 16:33:06 I don't really want to waste time by turning back Feb 21 16:33:32 Nor do I, but I will not keep them here if they do not want to be here... as I said to HeinzHarold last night. Feb 21 16:33:42 * Molly looks upset Feb 21 16:33:50 Heinzharold and Inga might go? Feb 21 16:34:04 Apparently he's staying... I don't know what he told Inga Feb 21 16:35:23 Alright my love. Are you alright? Feb 21 16:35:30 * Morgan nods Feb 21 16:35:39 Aye, I'm fine Feb 21 16:35:59 We'll catch up properly later? Feb 21 16:36:21 * Morgan nods Feb 21 16:36:22 Of course Feb 21 16:37:19 * Molly blows him a kiss 'until later then' Feb 21 16:38:33 * Morgan nods, leaving to go to the galley to get stronger than usual coffee Feb 21 16:40:52 *Everyone assembles on deck at the appropriate time. It's first light, they could be sailing, but they're not. Only Varick, Zareen, and Amir are missing. There's whispering and wariness* Feb 21 16:41:43 * Morgan climbs atop a barrel, sipping his coffee before speaking Feb 21 16:42:21 Gentlemen... I've worked very hard to make sure every one of you feels valued and respected. I think I have achieved that goal... Feb 21 16:42:28 *they're all quiet and watching* Feb 21 16:44:39 Because of that, I am going to be honest with you. I'm sure you've all heard the rumours, so I'll say it plainly. Last night, despite being anchored, we drifted for three hours. We dragged our anchor the whole time. We made an hours worth of a normal ships distance. Feb 21 16:45:51 *there's murmuring* Feb 21 16:46:25 * Morgan watches the men Feb 21 16:47:15 We've all heard about this ship... she is -legendary- in Eisen for her speed, her manoeuvrability... her ability to cover distances faster than anyone expects... Feb 21 16:47:34 *there's some nods of agreement* Feb 21 16:49:43 I believe this is another part of that. She has not done this in the river, near land... just out here where there's nothing to bump into Feb 21 16:50:41 *they nod again at this* Feb 21 16:51:27 Does anyone have any questions so far? Feb 21 16:51:51 Man: How do we know we're safe? Feb 21 16:54:30 I don't want to appear flippant... but when have we ever known we're safe? She is the most formidable ship on the water, and thus far we have not been put in harms way. Feb 21 16:55:08 Another: what if she takes us to the middle of nowhere? Feb 21 16:56:49 She took us further along our intended course. Even so, she took us an -hour- along it. If she did it all night, it puts us three hours off course, and thats for a ship thats nothing like as fast. It'd be a pain in the ass, but not much more. Feb 21 16:57:18 *the noises sound like agreement* Feb 21 16:58:35 As I said, she's taken us along our course, and it has never happened where we would be in danger of hitting a ship, or land and, lets be honest, there's been -plenty- of opportunity. Feb 21 16:59:53 Man: how would she do it? Feb 21 17:00:12 * Morgan shrugs Feb 21 17:01:00 I don't know. Perhaps she loves to sail as much as we do. Perhaps its an act of God. Feb 21 17:01:28 Another: will it happen again? Feb 21 17:02:34 I don't know. I wish I did. Part of me thinks its never happened before, it might never again. Or it could happen while we're in open water. I have no way to know Feb 21 17:03:09 *there's more nodding* Feb 21 17:04:57 There's something special about this ship.... We've always known that. In years to come she is still going to be talked about... Feb 21 17:05:39 *the fondness of the crew for their present home comes through in the smiles they have* Feb 21 17:08:38 Yesterday, I kicked a man down the gangplank for disrespecting our ship... our -home-. She is our ship, we are her crew and we work as one, and I believe... she would hurt us no more than we would her. That being said... I have the utmost respect for each of you, so if you are no longer comfortable, we will turn back for Jura and you can disembark. There will be no recriminations, and I will find you a place crewing one of my other ships. Feb 21 17:09:28 *no one says anything, they all look around at each other, but no one expresses any intent to leave* Feb 21 17:10:07 Gentlemen, once we are underway, I don't want to be turning back. If you are wanting to leave, now is the time to speak up Feb 21 17:11:19 *there are shaking heads all round* Feb 21 17:11:25 * Morgan nods Feb 21 17:11:46 Alright then. We've got an ocean to cross... Captain, get us underway please Feb 21 17:13:09 *Sorgi takes over, ordering the crew about. Molly comes to his side* coffee, or do you need to be up here? Feb 21 17:13:23 * Morgan climbs down Feb 21 17:13:27 coffee... definitely coffee Feb 21 17:15:02 * Molly gets this arranged. Zareen, Amir, and Varick are in the study. Feb 21 17:15:26 V: Papa, will you play with us? Feb 21 17:16:31 Uhhh, yes, I reckon so Feb 21 17:17:29 *they're playing with a ball. Amir slowly crawls towards Morgan* Feb 21 17:18:53 * Morgan watches him for a moment Feb 21 17:18:58 Oh someones definitely mobile Feb 21 17:20:01 * Molly smiles, pouring the coffee Feb 21 17:20:23 *Amir finally reaching him, holding his arms up Feb 21 17:20:56 * Morgan picks him up, throwing him a little before planting him on his knee Feb 21 17:21:01 Well done little man Feb 21 17:21:12 * Morgan uses his free hand to throw the ball to Varick Feb 21 17:21:29 Z: I have some goat's milk in a cup if you want to give it to him? Molly thought it might be sensible to try him with it just incase Feb 21 17:21:46 If... you don't mind... Feb 21 17:22:02 V: *he misses it, going to find it* Feb 21 17:22:21 *Zareen gives him the milk in the small wooden cup* Feb 21 17:23:33 * Morgan takes it, sipping it and making mmm noises before offering it to Amir Feb 21 17:23:42 What do you think little man, going to try some of this? Feb 21 17:24:54 * Molly watches him a moment before getting on with her tasks Feb 21 17:25:22 *He looks at the cup with interest* Feb 21 17:25:32 * Molly is now known as Amir Feb 21 17:25:47 * Morgan helps him get it to his mouth, tipping it gently Feb 21 17:26:07 * Amir sips it, then makes a face Feb 21 17:26:43 I know, I know, its not very sweet is it... I quite like it though Feb 21 17:26:51 * Morgan takes a small sip Feb 21 17:28:26 * Amir reaches for it again Feb 21 17:28:39 * Morgan helps him to have a little more Feb 21 17:30:36 * Amir settles, drinking it Feb 21 17:31:06 Z: That's a relief, isn't it? Feb 21 17:32:58 * Morgan nods Feb 21 17:33:16 Its set my mind more at ease, though I don't imagine it will be necessary Feb 21 17:34:53 Z: I think it will be alright, but we thought it was good to know he won't go hungry if it isn't Feb 21 17:35:20 * Morgan nods Feb 21 17:35:26 Aye... prepare for the worst hope for the best Feb 21 17:36:34 *she nods. Amir looks like he might drift off* Feb 21 17:36:50 Bit early to be sleepy isn't it? Feb 21 17:38:31 * Amir rests his head on Morgan's chest, smiling Feb 21 17:39:00 * Morgan rocks him gently, looking to Zareen Feb 21 17:39:06 He not sleep well overnight? Feb 21 17:40:04 Z: he woke around one, but went back to sleep quite quickly. I think he just likes you Feb 21 17:40:40 * Morgan smiles slightly Feb 21 17:40:45 Thats nice to think Feb 21 17:41:20 *she nods. Molly sits beside Morgan* Feb 21 17:41:32 [we will need to talk later] Feb 21 17:41:47 [that sounds ominous] Feb 21 17:42:09 [no, my love, just that we cannot talk properly now] Feb 21 17:42:14 Bah? Feb 21 17:43:06 Bah? Feb 21 17:44:23 [can he tell we're talking like this?!] Feb 21 17:45:09 [I don't -think- so... he's not excited enough] Feb 21 17:45:20 * Morgan starts quietly singing ba ba blacksheep Feb 21 17:46:07 * Amir closes his eyes Feb 21 17:47:51 *Molly leans her cheek to Morgan's arm, gently stroking Amir's hair* Feb 21 17:48:52 What is the plan today? Feb 21 17:50:04 M: I think that depends on whether you think things will be alright enough for us to attempt it Feb 21 17:50:17 * Amir is rapidly falling asleep Feb 21 17:50:30 I think so... the crew have expressed no desire to leave so we are to continue as planned Feb 21 17:52:33 M: *she nods* Zareen, I wondered if you'd do something for me? Feb 21 17:52:48 Z: *she nods* if I can Feb 21 17:52:57 M: And you, my love Feb 21 17:53:26 Uhhh... ok... Feb 21 17:53:45 * Amir is now known as Molly Feb 21 17:53:58 Would you sketch Zareen and Amir together? Feb 21 17:54:24 * Morgan nods Feb 21 17:54:27 Of course Feb 21 17:54:50 *Zareen nods* That would be nice Feb 21 17:55:30 * Molly nods "I'll see to breakfast then. My love, do you have much to do this morning? Feb 21 17:55:52 I want to talk to HeinzHarold and Claudia but thats about it... Feb 21 17:57:12 If you do so now, then breakfast and the sketch, and after quiet time we will make a start on fixing Zareen's memory? Feb 21 17:58:24 * Morgan nods, getting up Feb 21 17:58:38 I suppose I'd best leave this young man here Feb 21 17:59:51 *Zareen takes him back carefully* Feb 21 18:00:04 * Morgan watches them for a moment Feb 21 18:00:09 Alright, I'll be back before long Feb 21 18:00:42 Mauschen , be good for Zareen a minute... *Molly follows him out* Feb 21 18:01:01 You did so well with the crew, I was so proud! Feb 21 18:01:18 I just... told the truth Feb 21 18:01:47 It was excellent Feb 21 18:02:54 I'm glad they decided to stay Feb 21 18:03:19 Me too, we need to be back for the twins Feb 21 18:03:33 * Morgan nods Feb 21 18:03:43 I wonder... if there's a rolly twin and a kicky twin... Feb 21 18:04:10 * Molly sighs wistfully Feb 21 18:04:26 God I hope that bit happens in reality. Feb 21 18:07:55 * Morgan nods Feb 21 18:07:57 Aye Feb 21 18:08:27 * Molly takes a deep breath Feb 21 18:08:34 Alright, let's get on Feb 21 18:09:44 * Morgan nods Feb 21 18:09:48 Have you spoken to Inga? Feb 21 18:10:01 Very briefly Feb 21 18:10:05 How is she? Feb 21 18:10:22 She is putting it down to our regular weirdness Feb 21 18:10:58 * Morgan nods Feb 21 18:11:16 HeinzHarold was extremely unhappy about it... like... finding out about my ability unhappy... Feb 21 18:12:06 * Molly nods Feb 21 18:12:43 He's a Sudlachenburg boy, and a sailor. This is something very odd, in a place associated with superstition Feb 21 18:13:03 Think... he was more worried for Inga Feb 21 18:14:08 * Molly nods Feb 21 18:14:20 I get the impression they've talked it over Feb 21 18:14:44 * Morgan nods Feb 21 18:14:54 I'll find out I suppose Feb 21 18:15:32 * Molly nods. She kisses his cheek "I'll be counting down the hours until one o'clock when it's just us" Feb 21 18:17:02 * Morgan nods me too Feb 21 18:17:53 * Molly leaves him to go into the galley, HH's room nearby Feb 21 18:19:03 * Morgan goes to his door, taking a deep breath before knocking Feb 21 18:19:11 * Molly is now known as HH Feb 21 18:19:18 Uhhh yeah? Feb 21 18:19:36 Its me Feb 21 18:19:53 Yeah... give me two minutes? Feb 21 18:20:17 I'll come back. I'll see Claudia Feb 21 18:20:24 Thanks man Feb 21 18:20:56 * Morgan wanders off to find Claudia Feb 21 18:21:06 * HH is now known as Claudia Feb 21 18:21:29 * Claudia is in the rigging but seems to be sitting rather than working Feb 21 18:21:55 * Morgan climbs up to her Feb 21 18:22:39 hey Feb 21 18:23:01 Hey *she doesn't look particularly troubled * Feb 21 18:23:52 So... we've got a magic ship... Feb 21 18:24:42 It'd be weirder if -you- had a regular one at this point! Feb 21 18:25:35 I -do- have regular ones, thank you Feb 21 18:27:09 For now! Feb 21 18:29:01 I doubt they'll get... magicked? Feb 21 18:30:15 I guess we just wait and see. Are you taking middle watch again so you can see what's going on? Feb 21 18:30:53 Not sure yet. I might well do. Considering leaving the anchor up, see what she does Feb 21 18:31:37 * Claudia nods Feb 21 18:31:48 If you do that, I'll come with you Feb 21 18:32:05 * Morgan nods Feb 21 18:32:08 I'd like that Feb 21 18:32:24 * Claudia nods Feb 21 18:32:51 How are you taking it? Feb 21 18:33:48 I'll let you know once I deal with it... got other things on my mind to deal with first Feb 21 18:34:35 Bad night? Feb 21 18:35:35 No, not especially. But for a change thats not what I meant Feb 21 18:35:46 What's bothering you Feb 21 18:36:59 First, I was wondering how your night was... Feb 21 18:37:55 Troublingly good Feb 21 18:38:59 Why is it troubling? Feb 21 18:39:44 Because I managed it without any trouble at all Feb 21 18:39:53 Thats great Feb 21 18:41:04 * Claudia nods Feb 21 18:41:09 But unexpected Feb 21 18:41:18 * Morgan nods Feb 21 18:41:29 Entirely Feb 21 18:43:13 * Claudia shrugs "we'll try again in a week or two" Feb 21 18:43:37 * Morgan nods Feb 21 18:43:46 As you wish. Feb 21 18:45:22 It was peaceful. I don't remember feeling that when anyone has been in the room with me when I've slept Feb 21 18:45:50 * Morgan nods Feb 21 18:46:28 If it doesn't go so well next time, that isn't strictly a sign of backsliding... Feb 21 18:46:57 No, I know Feb 21 18:47:51 * Morgan nods Feb 21 18:47:52 Good Feb 21 18:55:09 * Claudia nods "how's Heinzharold taking it?" Feb 21 18:55:41 I haven't seen him since last night... he was desperately unhappy. Feb 21 18:55:54 Like... holy shit my best friend has fire magic unhappy Feb 21 18:55:54 * Claudia nods Feb 21 18:56:26 You're feeling guilty because she's your ship? Feb 21 19:00:34 No... I'm feeling guilty because I'm constantly putting you in situations you neither asked nor wanted to be in. Feb 21 19:01:23 We're choosing to be with you Feb 21 19:01:46 And you keep getting it piled on... Feb 21 19:02:30 You'd do it for us Feb 21 19:03:03 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:03:24 I've gotten used to not facing things on my own anymore... him wanting to leave... it scared me Feb 21 19:03:33 * Claudia nods Feb 21 19:04:01 That's what normal people feel, apparently Feb 21 19:04:22 That definitely isn't us Feb 21 19:04:38 Nope Feb 21 19:05:06 I'm surprised all of the crew wanted to stay Feb 21 19:05:38 It's a lot of hassle turning back now Feb 21 19:06:14 Even so... its a lot to ask of people who haven't gotten used to being around weird things Feb 21 19:06:53 We mostly have, this is just weird even for you Feb 21 19:07:38 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:10:51 Sounds like you need to speak to him Feb 21 19:11:20 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:11:24 Oh yeah, definitely Feb 21 19:11:31 Where is he? Feb 21 19:12:24 In his room Feb 21 19:13:56 * Claudia shrugs "don't feel you have to stay up here if you're busy, I am fine" Feb 21 19:14:37 He's probably done by now... its just... its been nice just hanging out with you Feb 21 19:17:02 Done at what? Actually, I don't want to know! He's one of those people who has sex to feel better Feb 21 19:17:16 Thats what I'm suspecting tbh Feb 21 19:17:46 Some people are just like that Feb 21 19:18:18 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:18:23 I'll let you know my plans for tonight Feb 21 19:22:02 I really don't need to know! Oh the watch... Feb 21 19:26:34 Yes, you plank Feb 21 19:28:34 * Claudia nods Feb 21 19:28:37 Alright Feb 21 19:29:32 * Morgan nods, dropping down the rigging Feb 21 19:30:28 * Claudia is now known as HH Feb 21 19:30:47 * HH 's door is open Feb 21 19:30:53 * Morgan taps on it Feb 21 19:31:18 Come in, man Feb 21 19:32:02 * Morgan moves into the room, standing awkwardly by the door Feb 21 19:32:11 * HH is alone Feb 21 19:32:27 Inga's gone t' see what Molly's doing Feb 21 19:32:59 /me nods Feb 21 19:33:01 alright Feb 21 19:33:21 Sorry about before Feb 21 19:33:37 What? No, you've got nothing to be sorry for Feb 21 19:33:40 * HH is sat on the edge of the bed Feb 21 19:33:51 I mighta o'erreacted Feb 21 19:34:03 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 21 19:34:07 I don't think so Feb 21 19:34:34 I've calmed meself now Feb 21 19:34:56 Look, I'm sorry Feb 21 19:35:18 Come an' sit down, man. Not yer fault Feb 21 19:35:29 * Morgan sits down Feb 21 19:35:44 But... if not for me you wouldn't keep being faced with this shit... Feb 21 19:36:34 Don't care. I lived years o' none of this shit when you were gone, was borin' as hell Feb 21 19:38:01 Had the same reaction when you found out about my magic... thought I was going to lose you Feb 21 19:38:24 * HH opens his arms Feb 21 19:38:36 Ne'er gonna happen Feb 21 19:38:36 * Morgan leans into him, hugging him tightly Feb 21 19:38:50 Scared me man Feb 21 19:38:52 * HH hugs back Feb 21 19:39:24 Sorry. If I hadn't been asleep b'fore I mighta not jumped t' worst cases Feb 21 19:39:42 No, its understandable Feb 21 19:40:20 You freaked out too? Feb 21 19:40:32 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:40:40 Yeah... but I can't show that Feb 21 19:40:48 Y' can to me, man Feb 21 19:41:50 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:42:02 She picked up and fucked off on her own... Feb 21 19:42:32 But in th' right direction. That's gotta count for summat Feb 21 19:43:05 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:43:11 But what the hell?! Feb 21 19:43:27 Weird as fuck... Feb 21 19:43:35 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:43:37 yeah Feb 21 19:45:23 I gotta n'idea Feb 21 19:45:29 Yeah? Feb 21 19:45:52 Face 'er the wrong way just b'fore we weigh anchor Feb 21 19:46:03 See if she turns around? Feb 21 19:46:25 Yep. Tells us if she knows where she's going, or jus' moving forward Feb 21 19:46:33 * Morgan nods slowly Feb 21 19:46:42 Was thinking of not dropping anchor... Feb 21 19:47:19 Try mine first? If she knows where she's going, that's a fuck ton more comfortable Feb 21 19:48:10 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:48:18 alright Feb 21 19:48:46 If y' want Amir to check it, yer gon' need him overnight Feb 21 19:49:19 Can't really ask that... Feb 21 19:50:21 Sure y' can. Say you'll have him so Zareen can recover from the brain poking Feb 21 19:51:04 I'll consider it Feb 21 19:52:09 * HH nods "we're good, man" Feb 21 19:53:19 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:53:31 Figured we would be... just scared I'd have to do it without you, ya know? Feb 21 19:54:21 Yeah, I know. Y' need my sexy face an' big brain, an' my lil darlin t' help ya out Feb 21 19:55:41 * Morgan frowns briefly Feb 21 19:55:46 You make me brave Feb 21 19:59:36 Fuck off, you've always been brave Feb 21 20:00:39 Yeah but... you make me braver Feb 21 20:01:13 Makes y' have t' live up to me, eh? Feb 21 20:01:35 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:01:37 yeah Feb 21 20:03:00 I tol' Inga I was scared we'd get lost an' run outta food. She tol' me we'd just draw lots to see which o' the crew we ate first Feb 21 20:03:29 * Morgan looks surprised then starts laughing Feb 21 20:03:57 Man, I adore your wife. One of the crew asked the same, what if she pulls us off course... Feb 21 20:04:20 I -think- she was jokin' like I do, but she was lookin' 'em all over when we were on deck Feb 21 20:04:47 Savage. Feb 21 20:04:52 * HH grins Feb 21 20:05:17 Whacked me good an' proper when I asked who she was thinkin' o' puttin' in her mouth Feb 21 20:05:41 * Morgan chuckles Feb 21 20:05:52 good Feb 21 20:06:02 But thinkin' about it, we wouldn't need to, would we? Feb 21 20:07:04 Because we could get fish to jump into nets? Feb 21 20:07:55 Yep. Varick calls 'em, Molly can off them at a distance, you can cook 'em, and Amir can shout "Bah!" over an' over Feb 21 20:08:52 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:09:01 Vital work, shouting Bah at them Feb 21 20:09:54 * HH nods Feb 21 20:10:10 Didn' know they could have powers so young Feb 21 20:11:18 No... nor did I... but then I didn't know I had them just waiting... Feb 21 20:11:28 Yeah. Wonder if they 'ave them in th' womb? Feb 21 20:13:13 * Morgan shrugs Feb 21 20:13:16 No idea Feb 21 20:14:00 Not much point unless it water magic, eh? Feb 21 20:14:28 That could cause havoc Feb 21 20:15:20 * HH grins "water'd be breakin' e'ery few days. Wanderin' along, and suddenly SPLOSH!!" He chuckles Feb 21 20:15:39 Inconvenient if you ask me... Feb 21 20:16:10 * HH nods "y'd need a mop at all times. New mattresses too" Feb 21 20:17:25 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:17:44 Just having a quick sit down, splosh, dammit, now I need new cushions Feb 21 20:18:35 * HH laughs "yeah, man. Ruin people's trousers too" Feb 21 20:19:03 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:19:41 Knew a girl like tha' once Feb 21 20:19:50 * Morgan blushes Feb 21 20:19:53 Oh yeah? Feb 21 20:20:53 Dya remember in that camp in Ganz just b'fore you 'ad that leave in March '64? Feb 21 20:21:50 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:21:54 Yeah... just Feb 21 20:22:07 Remember 'ow I came back t' our tent with wet trousers, told ya I'd fallen in a puddle, an' you said it was 'orseshit and I should jus' admit I pissed on meself? Feb 21 20:22:22 yeah Feb 21 20:23:09 Yeah, wasn't me. Was a girl I was engagin' in some mutual rubby rubs, and she went off like a geyser! Feb 21 20:23:56 Huh... and thats... normal? Feb 21 20:25:21 Not a clue, only one I e'er had that with. Wasn't jus' my technique, done it that way to plenty an' not had it again Feb 21 20:25:56 Huh.... Sounds a bit odd Feb 21 20:26:23 * HH chuckles "bet Claudia would know" Feb 21 20:26:44 Not sure I'm going to ask her Feb 21 20:27:48 Ohhhh... something y've come across? Feb 21 20:32:33 Uhhh... maybe? Feb 21 20:33:14 * HH nods Feb 21 20:34:28 Didn' seem t' be a problem for tha' girl. *he considers it* Actually think it was prob'ly pretty good f' her. Feb 21 20:34:47 Yeah? Feb 21 20:36:27 * HH grins "They were ne'er disappointed, but she did seem t' get off pretty hard. Wasn' the worst thing I've ever experienced either, t' be fair. Trousers were fuckin' soaked though" Feb 21 20:37:34 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:37:47 So... she just went with it... didn't like, have to stop first? Feb 21 20:38:30 * HH thinks it over "nope... thinking about it, it seemed like she wasn' surprised" Feb 21 20:38:42 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:41:05 Right, ok... Feb 21 20:43:04 Why, man? Feb 21 20:43:19 Just wonderin Feb 21 20:43:37 * HH watches him Feb 21 20:43:58 It won't go any further, but tha's a pretty specific question Feb 21 20:44:14 You started talking about. it... Feb 21 20:45:09 * HH shrugs "want me t' see if Inga's heard o' that sorta thing anywhere?" Feb 21 20:45:30 * Morgan speaks quietly Feb 21 20:45:58 Think Molly was getting close to it but... it felt strange to her so we stopped.. Feb 21 20:46:45 * HH nods a bit "fair enough, guess it could be a turn off" Feb 21 20:47:15 Wasn't that... just felt odd to her I think Feb 21 20:49:06 * HH nods "had summat like tha' with Inga first time I was giving her pleasure, wasn' doing what she was used to" Feb 21 20:50:46 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:51:07 Wonder if thats what it'd end up being... Feb 21 20:52:14 Mebbie. Only way t' know is to agree t' see what happens... Feb 21 20:52:32 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:53:08 I'm gonn' go back to my study, Molly was getting breakfast Feb 21 20:53:37 * HH watches him "I said summat wrong?" Feb 21 20:54:20 No man, I'm starving and... well, there's not much more we can say about it aside from 'try it and see' Feb 21 20:56:30 * HH nods "Jus' do like I did with Cap'n Inga, loadsa reassurance an' praise for bein' experimental, tell 'er she's a good girl if she like tha', or tell her she's th' sexiest thing y've e'er seen if that works better" *he grins* Feb 21 20:56:50 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:57:01 Soon as we get chance... might not be til we get to Capperlucia now Feb 21 20:58:23 We've got a month o' this, man. I'm takin' every opportunity I get, b'cause once she's increasin' I'm expecting to get told t' keep my hands t' myself. Literally. Feb 21 20:59:14 I'm not Feb 21 20:59:33 Whysat? Got some herbs for it? Feb 21 21:00:54 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 21 21:01:12 No... she's worried I won't want her while she's increasing but... thats not going to be the case Feb 21 21:02:20 Oh yeah, think y' mentioned this b'fore. She still gonna be receptive? Feb 21 21:03:29 She says so Feb 21 21:03:37 * HH nods Feb 21 21:04:34 Tha's good. No idea wha' Inga will be like Feb 21 21:05:11 * Morgan shrugs Feb 21 21:05:51 I dunno man... I dunno if Dietlinde was the norm or otherwise Feb 21 21:06:20 She was as bad as you, eh? Feb 21 21:07:05 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:07:07 yeah Feb 21 21:07:29 * HH smiles "hope y' get that lucky again" Feb 21 21:07:36 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:07:38 Hope so Feb 21 21:07:59 Gon' be a looooong nine months for you otherwise! Feb 21 21:08:06 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:08:23 Oh don't, that'd be awful Feb 21 21:09:14 Y'd have one bicep twice th' size o' the other because she"s sauntering round undressed and pregnant but untouchable! Feb 21 21:09:30 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:09:38 Can you imagine how bad that'd be if we were in Capperlucia?! Feb 21 21:10:10 It's just yer wives, not increasin' ladies in gen'rul? Feb 21 21:10:59 I dunno man... I don't hang around with pregnant women Feb 21 21:11:50 In Capperlucia there's prob'ly gonna be bellies out all o'er the place Feb 21 21:13:33 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:13:40 I suppose so. Feb 21 21:14:38 Autumn means summer baby? Hot weather, man. She's gonna be pretty undressed at Hafenlohr then Feb 21 21:14:55 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:15:02 I may have already thought of that Feb 21 21:15:14 Good timing f' you really! Feb 21 21:16:17 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:16:21 yep Feb 21 21:16:34 Didn' work so well with an early March baby? Feb 21 21:16:48 * HH pulls his boots on Feb 21 21:16:57 Worked just fine Feb 21 21:17:14 I mean th' sunshine an' warm weather Feb 21 21:17:42 Aye. Didn't make much difference though Feb 21 21:17:49 * HH chuckles Feb 21 21:18:40 Ackshully kinda odd t' think about. So used t' you being Saint Morgan back then, hard t' imagine y' havin' one o' them kink things *he grins* Feb 21 21:19:04 Its not a kink... Feb 21 21:20:14 No? Feb 21 21:20:34 No. Its just... what it is. Feb 21 21:21:00 * HH nods "guess so" Feb 21 21:22:09 Y' know what I mean though. Seems odd t' think o' you having moments that weren't Saint Morgan back then. Kinda associate the death o' Saint Morgan with Molly. Feb 21 21:22:51 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:23:26 Its hard to describe really because I was just... more attentive... Feb 21 21:23:57 * HH nods Feb 21 21:24:24 Increased frequency, not escalation in the ol' marital heave-ho? Feb 21 21:24:41 * Morgan looks at him blankly Feb 21 21:24:43 I don't understand Feb 21 21:26:02 Wasn' more explorative or more rough, just the same but more often Feb 21 21:27:13 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:27:14 exactly Feb 21 21:27:24 * HH nods Feb 21 21:27:48 Guess I'm gonna need some advice on it for when she's knocked up Feb 21 21:28:07 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:28:15 Follow her lead man Feb 21 21:28:33 Don' wanna hurt her or the babe Feb 21 21:29:25 I know... thats why you follow her lead Feb 21 21:30:27 * HH nods Feb 21 21:30:48 Gonna really cramp yer stable style! Feb 21 21:31:14 That was only once... Feb 21 21:33:26 Yeah, but... *he holds his breath, sticking his stomach way out* ... gonna make it really hard Feb 21 21:35:17 Angles, man, thats all it is Feb 21 21:36:24 * HH laughs Feb 21 21:38:03 Gonna have to bow to yer expertise on tha', but I do have a pretty good ree-per-toy-ree *he grins, purposefully butchering repertoire* Feb 21 21:38:36 Come on man, you know full well its twar-ree Feb 21 21:40:03 * HH nods Feb 21 21:40:28 Yeah. Reck'n you've got bacon? Feb 21 21:40:49 * Morgan shrugs Feb 21 21:40:51 maybe Feb 21 21:41:59 Let's go see then Feb 21 21:42:27 * Morgan nods, heading for his study Feb 21 21:42:45 How was yer night, 'side from the floatin'? Feb 21 21:43:31 * Morgan blows out a breath Feb 21 21:43:38 Haven't really had time to process it yet Feb 21 21:43:56 Not that same fuckin' thread again?! Feb 21 21:44:33 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:44:57 That was one of them, yeah... you'd just gotten married, I was leaving for Grenau the next morning to help get them moved Feb 21 21:45:33 Ah fuck, thought mebbie you'd finish it back with Molly, no more bad bits Feb 21 21:47:05 I doubt it. She'd just told me she was pregnant when it was time to get up for my watch Feb 21 21:48:50 That was quick! You hit th' roof? Feb 21 21:51:42 No, actually... Feb 21 21:52:49 You guys were okay? Feb 21 21:53:40 Fine. It actually prompted me to tell her how I felt about her, properly Feb 21 21:55:25 * HH smiles Feb 21 21:55:53 Sounds like you pair really needed tha' in that thread, mebbie even more than real Feb 21 21:55:58 Life Feb 21 21:56:50 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:57:00 Yeah, I'd say so Feb 21 21:58:53 Not a bad one, all in all Feb 21 21:59:02 No... no not really Feb 21 21:59:26 * HH nods Feb 21 21:59:37 Lil bit o' guilt though? Feb 21 21:59:52 For? Feb 21 22:00:02 Having a baby with Molly instead Feb 21 22:00:59 * Morgan shrugs Feb 21 22:01:39 No... yes... man, I feel guilty about a lot of stuff a lot of the time Feb 21 22:04:01 In real life now, or just dreams Feb 21 22:04:17 * Morgan smiles slightly Feb 21 22:04:31 both Feb 21 22:04:39 * HH nods Feb 21 22:04:57 What else'dya dream? Feb 21 22:05:46 Oh lets see... Amir wouldn't drink the goats milk so Molly magicked her bubbies and he wouldn't take that either so she tried to... uhhh, milk herself, and just got herself in a tizzy... Feb 21 22:07:36 * HH laughs Feb 21 22:07:49 Oh man, that sounds hilarious! Feb 21 22:08:01 * Morgan nods Feb 21 22:09:13 I had to help her with it... but you don't need any further details. Then... I dreamed a path where... a maid offered to assist me in a friendly manner, if you get me... then I met Dietlinde, but instead of being alone, I had Edward with me... Feb 21 22:10:42 The first bit sounds hilarious too! Was it Felicity? She's got a nice bottom. Or at least she had, til I met Inga Feb 21 22:10:55 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 21 22:12:04 No, it wasn't. Anyway, he and I had spent some time talking about his struggling with the loss of Dekker's wife, and how he blamed himself for Witts brother dying... then, after seeing Dietlinde, we talked about what would happen if we married, and how it would be unfair to lead her down that path. Feb 21 22:12:19 * Morgan chews on his lip Feb 21 22:12:25 Ah shit, man Feb 21 22:12:48 Five minutes... if I'd left five minutes later than I really did, none of it would've happened. Feb 21 22:13:22 An' you'd never have had that lovely lil girl would was yer world, man Feb 21 22:13:29 That* Feb 21 22:14:54 I know. Its actually the part I'm having most difficulty with. No-one would have suffered.... *he sighs, stopping to look at HeinzHarold* its selfish. I -hate- the pain they suffered, the fear... *he takes a slow breath* but cannot bear to think of not having had that time with Jana. Feb 21 22:16:06 What happened to them, man, it wouldn'a made Dietlinde wish she'd ne'er married you. You guys were so fuckin' happy Feb 21 22:16:25 * Morgan nods Feb 21 22:16:44 I tell you about her nightmares in that path where it was all faked? Feb 21 22:16:54 * HH nods Feb 21 22:16:57 Yeah Feb 21 22:17:39 I tell you in them that she hears god telling her not to be scared? Feb 21 22:18:14 Don't think so, jus' that she dreams o' dying Feb 21 22:18:26 * Morgan nods Feb 21 22:19:07 If Theus was gonna speak to anyone, it would'na surprised me if it was someone as good and kind as her Feb 21 22:19:26 She knows she can't escape... so she gets under a blanket, nurses Jana so she won't be scared. God tells her not to be scared, she'll be in paradise soon... then... she told me about the pain. I've died twice... he hasn't spoken to me. Feb 21 22:19:51 * HH shudders a moment Feb 21 22:19:53 Yeah Feb 21 22:20:16 * Morgan has slowly started to scowl Feb 21 22:20:46 * HH stops walking "think... think we can jus' 'ang on here a moment, man?" Feb 21 22:21:00 * Morgan stops, looking at him Feb 21 22:21:09 * HH looks a bit pale Feb 21 22:21:15 What's wrong? Feb 21 22:21:33 Nah, it's jus'... memories, y' know? Feb 21 22:21:57 shit... -shit-. I'm sorry man. I'm so sorry. Feb 21 22:22:13 * HH shakes his head, taking a deep breath Feb 21 22:22:47 It's okay, man. Jus'... that's consistent with what it was like in the ruin... Feb 21 22:23:05 * Morgan pales Feb 21 22:23:34 She... she said it was quick, didn't hurt for long at all. Feb 21 22:27:43 Can't confirm tha', but under a blanket, right position f' nursing... a fire usually makes y' light-headed and dizzy an' sleepy Feb 21 22:27:55 * Morgan nods Feb 21 22:28:16 'S what she said, smoke made her sleep Feb 21 22:28:43 * HH nods, rubbing his eyes Feb 21 22:28:58 Guess we'll n'er really know Feb 21 22:29:10 * Morgan pulls him into a hug, putting a hand to the back of his head Feb 21 22:29:49 * HH hugs him hard "shouldn' be you comftin' me, should be th' other way round!" Feb 21 22:30:38 Ah bullshit, we both lost someone we loved Feb 21 22:30:47 * HH nods Feb 21 22:32:22 Yeah... *he takes a deep breath* I'm okay man. You okay? Feb 21 22:33:22 * Morgan nods Feb 21 22:33:26 I'm ok Feb 21 22:35:58 * HH pats him "sorry, man" Feb 21 22:36:19 * Morgan shakes his head, letting him go Feb 21 22:36:32 My fault. You want something that'll take your mind off it? Feb 21 22:38:35 Yep, go for it Feb 21 22:39:14 * Morgan nods, moving to the door, putting his hand on the doorknob before saying 'the maid... was Inga' before pushing the door open and walking inside Feb 21 22:39:55 * HH is so creased up laughing that he can't even get over the threshold. This has the others all looking at them Feb 21 22:40:10 * Morgan glances round Feb 21 22:40:17 Dunno what's wrong with him, found him like that Feb 21 22:41:19 * HH manages to get in eventually, sitting at the desk to eat with the others and having breakfast. He chuckles every time he catches Morgan's eye Feb 21 22:41:38 [I think you need to fill me in in quiet hour] Feb 21 22:41:56 [I believe that was the original intention behind quiet hour] Feb 21 22:42:28 [private talk between spouses...?] Feb 21 22:43:10 [filling you in... anyway, I just told him about one of my dreams] Feb 21 22:43:31 [is it only suitable for quiet hour?] Feb 21 22:44:46 [well... the part of it he's finding so funny... is that in it, Inga offered to... -assist- me... in a friendly manner...] Feb 21 22:45:11 *Molly suddenly giggles aloud* Feb 21 22:45:27 V: What's so funny, Mama? Feb 21 22:46:17 M: Just thinking about Heinzharold laughing in the hall Feb 21 22:46:35 V: That was very funny Feb 21 22:46:51 * Morgan taps at his bottom lip with his fork thoughtfully Feb 21 22:46:56 $did you tell her?$ Feb 21 22:47:06 $little bit$ Feb 21 22:47:29 *Molly is distracted from the laughing by watching his mouth* Feb 21 22:47:47 $did you take Inga up on it?$ Feb 21 22:48:02 $A gentleman doesn't tell tales$ Feb 21 22:48:27 * HH looks like he's fighting not to laugh Feb 21 22:48:29 Did we take on any of that... pap... pap... that red herb, tastes sort of smokey in Jura? Feb 21 22:49:02 I: it was quite hot, wasn't it? Feb 21 22:49:10 A bit, yes Feb 21 22:49:13 * HH sniggers Feb 21 22:50:14 [why is Heinzharold laughing? Oh my god, did you let Inga bring you off?!] *she sounds more amused than anything else] Feb 21 22:50:38 [even if that was the case, I would hardly have told him -that- would I?] Feb 21 22:50:49 Z: I think it was called Paprika Feb 21 22:51:08 [that's very true] Feb 21 22:51:21 Thats the stuff... bit of that in some scrambled eggs... I think that'd work really well Feb 21 22:52:53 *Molly smiles at him, but he sees mischief in her micro-expression* I could do that for you, my love, if you'd like it very hot and spicy? Feb 21 22:53:19 * HH looks up at the ceiling a moment, willing himself some composure Feb 21 22:55:00 * Morgan looks at Amir Feb 21 22:55:07 I'm surrounded by people who think they're funny Feb 21 22:55:46 *Amir smiles* Bah! Feb 21 22:56:06 * Morgan nods Feb 21 22:56:09 exactly Feb 21 23:00:32 *they all manage to behave through the morning, Amir sat with Zareen for Morgan to sketch, and they decide all the others will have a go too. Varick has done quite well, Inga is really not a drawer, HH's is more like a children's caricature, and Molly's shows some improvement. Xsarlac hasn't done too bad either. The others are done before Morgan, Feb 21 23:00:32 so they all go to let Morgan finish up, just Zareen and Amir in the study Feb 21 23:00:46 * HH is now known as Zareen Feb 21 23:00:59 Can I ask you something? Feb 21 23:01:54 * Morgan nods Feb 21 23:01:56 Of course you can Feb 21 23:02:21 Do you and Molly love Amir? Feb 21 23:02:51 * Morgan looks up from his sketchpad Feb 21 23:02:56 Why do you ask? Feb 21 23:04:09 How you both looked at him earlier when he was falling asleep Feb 21 23:04:35 * Morgan nods slightly Feb 21 23:04:39 sorry Feb 21 23:06:13 No, it's nice that you do Feb 21 23:06:42 * Zareen smiles at the baby who is quietly playing with a cotton reel Feb 21 23:07:26 * Morgan nods slightly, looking back to the paper Feb 21 23:07:56 I know its not... proper... but we more than just care about him... there is definitely love there Feb 21 23:08:19 I don't think children can ever have too much love Feb 21 23:08:48 No, I'm inclined to agree Feb 21 23:09:29 If something changes, and I am not myself anymore, will you make sure he is loved? Feb 21 23:10:08 * Morgan looks at her Feb 21 23:10:15 What are you asking, Zareen? Feb 21 23:11:53 Just check before you leave Capperlucia that he's going to grow up being loved Feb 21 23:13:30 * Morgan nods Feb 21 23:13:59 Of course. Sigfried tells me that Betuana loves children... I wondered if perhaps she would find it too difficult given the circumstances... Feb 21 23:14:45 I don't know. I don't know her Feb 21 23:15:01 * Morgan nods Feb 21 23:15:13 I know. Feb 21 23:15:51 He says she's nice, but I don't know. Or I'm nice when I'm her. It's confusing Feb 21 23:20:04 * Morgan nods Feb 21 23:20:29 Yes, it is... and we just don't know if parts of you will remain... or all of you... I wish I knew Feb 21 23:21:15 * Zareen nods Feb 21 23:21:27 Me too Feb 21 23:23:12 * Morgan nods, rubbing absently as his chin, smearing charcoal across it before drawing more Feb 21 23:23:54 It's difficult being his wife but not the wife he really wants Feb 21 23:26:06 Molly used to think that about herself... Feb 21 23:28:08 Did she? Feb 21 23:29:10 * Morgan nods, rubbing at the paper with a thumb Feb 21 23:29:54 Are you doing it for him? Or for all your children? Feb 21 23:30:15 Him, the children, the community, and myself Feb 21 23:33:18 * Morgan nods, putting another trail of charcoal on his temple Feb 21 23:33:44 What would be your ideal outcome? Feb 21 23:35:09 That everyone is happy Feb 21 23:35:47 Thats not entirely what I meant... Feb 21 23:38:11 I suppose I want to be her again. If it wasn't for Amir I wouldn't even question it being the right course Feb 21 23:38:59 I find it difficult to think about... I -like- Zareen... I -care- about Zareen... Feb 21 23:43:42 * Zareen nods Feb 21 23:43:56 What if you don't like Betuana and miss Zareen Feb 21 23:45:30 Then I will miss Zareen and honour her wishes to make sure Amir is going to be loved. Feb 21 23:48:14 * Zareen nods "if it comes to it, and you think he isn't going to be loved and happy there, you have Zareen's blessing to make sure he gets that, even if it's not in Capperlucia" Feb 21 23:48:48 * Morgan looks at her Feb 21 23:49:14 I'll make sure he's happy and loved, wherever that means he is Feb 21 23:50:53 * Zareen smiles Feb 21 23:50:56 Thank you Feb 21 23:51:39 * Morgan nods, going back to drawing Feb 21 23:53:07 I don't really know what its going to entail... fixing the injury... Feb 21 23:54:44 Molly said I'll need to lie still, and then she'll make me sleep a little while. That's one reason for the goats milk today Feb 21 23:55:01 * Morgan nods Feb 21 23:55:09 He seemed to take to it quite well Feb 21 23:55:48 * Zareen nods Feb 21 23:56:33 It's good, as there's no wet nurse Feb 21 23:56:43 * Morgan nods Feb 21 23:57:06 I must confess to being rather pleased you had me do it Feb 21 23:57:42 It seemed like something you'd like, and he's attached to you Feb 21 23:57:58 * Morgan nods Feb 21 23:58:05 I'm going to find it incredibly hard to say goodbye Feb 21 23:59:41 * Zareen nods Feb 21 23:59:57 Goodbyes are always sad when you love someone