**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Mar 14 00:00:47 2023 Mar 14 00:00:47 * HH nods, smiling Mar 14 00:00:53 Happy t' help, man Mar 14 00:01:29 Inga gave me a little bit of a lecture... in the form of questions and advice Mar 14 00:02:42 * HH smiles Mar 14 00:03:38 Aye, she does that. Y' know how y' have sheep dogs t' kinda steer them into pen? Her questions' like that Mar 14 00:03:51 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:03:56 I had noticed that Mar 14 00:04:18 Whatcha fucked up? Mar 14 00:05:28 It was when you took Molly off to cheer her up. Inga practically jumped on me like 'what've you done?!' Mar 14 00:05:54 * HH groans Mar 14 00:05:58 Sorry man Mar 14 00:06:33 * MorganK shakes his head Mar 14 00:06:42 In hindsight, I'm... I'm almost thrilled Mar 14 00:07:02 Uhhh okay? I ne'er feel like tha' when she does it t' me Mar 14 00:07:19 * MorganK sips his coffee Mar 14 00:07:41 You saw how people react to me in Tawstock... how people at home tread carefully around me... Mar 14 00:08:01 * HH nods Mar 14 00:08:08 Yep. Mar 14 00:08:46 And yet your quiet, shy, introverted wife felt comfortable enough with me to question me, push me towards a resolution. Mar 14 00:09:42 * HH nods Mar 14 00:09:49 She's doin' well Mar 14 00:10:01 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:10:36 Even Claudia treads a little lighter around me at times... but Inga just... called it. Mar 14 00:12:08 She loves you, man. An' she knows full well even if y' got mad I'd protect her Mar 14 00:12:53 I'd never hurt her. You know that, right? Mar 14 00:13:28 O' course, but y' know what I mean. Smooth it o'er and stuff Mar 14 00:13:36 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:14:00 S' what was 'er angle? Mar 14 00:14:39 She thought I'd gotten stuck and hurt her... and then lectured me on how to make her feel better Mar 14 00:16:05 She's been worryin' 'bout y' getting stuck Mar 14 00:16:16 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:16:28 So was I... looks like the pendant does its job Mar 14 00:17:36 Still dream it, just don' wake up stuck in it? Mar 14 00:18:52 Yeah... its still difficult Mar 14 00:19:12 * HH nods Mar 14 00:19:45 Dream o' one camp girl or another sometimes Mar 14 00:20:08 Yeah? Mar 14 00:23:19 Doesn' mean anythin'. Wouldn' e'en look twice at them in real life Mar 14 00:23:52 Whats your point man? Mar 14 00:24:16 Tha' y' don't need t' work about it Mar 14 00:24:30 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:25:53 I talked to Stef at length about what is appropriate if either Molly or I wake from a dream aroused... Mar 14 00:26:48 * HH drinks some coffee Mar 14 00:27:29 Y' talked sex with a -woman- y' aren't even havin' it with?! *he grins* Mar 14 00:27:44 * MorganK nods slowly Mar 14 00:28:03 Its weird... we're remarkably open with eachother Mar 14 00:28:36 * HH nods Mar 14 00:28:45 Wha'did she say? Mar 14 00:29:45 That it doesn't so much matter who we dreamed of that made us feel that way, what matters is that we -choose- to be intimate with each other, not wishing it was someone else Mar 14 00:31:04 * HH nods Mar 14 00:32:02 That's wha' normal people do. I cert'ly benefitted from 'er dream of Potts an' the gazebo Mar 14 00:32:14 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:32:44 Bit trickier when its the woman I loved or the man she could have ended up with Mar 14 00:32:59 * HH looks at him Mar 14 00:33:10 Since when you started callin' 'er that? Mar 14 00:33:25 what? Mar 14 00:33:38 The woman you -loved-? Mar 14 00:34:12 Around Edwards wedding... I've... started letting her go I think... you think thats despicable? Mar 14 00:34:36 No, man. Not at all Mar 14 00:34:42 No? Mar 14 00:37:33 Nope. You an' Molly gotta move forward, man, th' two of you Mar 14 00:37:43 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:37:58 I'm always going to love her... just... gently? Mar 14 00:38:12 * HH nods Mar 14 00:38:19 Like, restfully. Mar 14 00:38:23 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:38:25 exactly Mar 14 00:39:11 * HH nods "Y' can't sustain that level o' grief forever, man, just like with my Da" Mar 14 00:39:22 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:39:32 I hadn't let myself start grieving properly Mar 14 00:40:26 * HH nods Mar 14 00:41:06 Tears gotta come eventually, man, b'fore they drown y' from the inside Mar 14 00:41:16 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:41:34 Think I was drowning. Still feels like I am with Jana sometimes Mar 14 00:41:42 * HH nods Mar 14 00:42:14 Gonna be much harder t' deal with. Mebbie it's gon' take yer kids to steer y' out of it Mar 14 00:42:29 maybe Mar 14 00:44:04 You been feelin' like it's despicable? Mar 14 00:44:54 Uhhh... no... but, the dreams where their deaths were faked... you thought I should leave Molly and stay with Dietlinde, so I thought maybe -you- would think it despicable Mar 14 00:46:23 Nah... I know you'd ne'er have left Dietlinde for Molly or anyun, but aside fr'm the fact you pair seem to have a knack f' finding conflict, Molly is damned good for you Mar 14 00:46:45 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:46:55 The highs are so high, but the lows so very low Mar 14 00:47:04 * HH nods Mar 14 00:47:42 I'm reck'nin' that once y' both start movin' on together that's gon' get better Mar 14 00:48:28 * MorganK shrugs Mar 14 00:48:30 maybe Mar 14 00:49:39 Just gotta remember the highs when y' facin' the lows, and remember that it's ne'er you versus her, but you both versus the issue Mar 14 00:50:11 * MorganK smiles slightly Mar 14 00:50:13 Yes Da Mar 14 00:50:47 * HH laughs Mar 14 00:51:52 Yeah, 'e used t' say that. Used t' tell Ma that when he's traipsed soot an' dirt in an' she was cross with 'im Mar 14 00:52:12 You're getting more and more like him man Mar 14 00:52:58 Hope so. Could be a lot worse Mar 14 00:53:13 * MorganK nods Mar 14 00:53:36 Thats very true man. Mar 14 00:54:12 * HH nods Mar 14 00:54:46 Me an' Inga not had a big argument since our first. She knows a secret 'bout arguing, see? Mar 14 00:55:04 Does it involve... bubbies? Mar 14 00:55:54 Yeah. Starts undressin' when I'm talkin'. I soon forget what I was mad about, and afterwards I'm in a better frame o' mind t' talk about it too Mar 14 00:56:33 At some point... ask her about Stef and Axel having an argument... Mar 14 00:56:58 Why, what 'append? Mar 14 00:59:18 She stormed out, came back in with 'and another thing' to discover he was taking matters in hand... Mar 14 00:59:28 * HH laughs Mar 14 00:59:40 Ruined tha' for him, I bet Mar 14 00:59:54 Apparently became something of a joint effort Mar 14 01:00:01 * HH grins Mar 14 01:00:04 Lucky man Mar 14 01:01:40 * MorganK nods Mar 14 01:02:39 * MorganK stuffs some bread in his mouth Mar 14 01:03:28 * HH drinks some coffee Mar 14 01:03:46 Much prefer t' be doin' tha' tonight than bein' up there! Mar 14 01:03:58 * MorganK nods Mar 14 01:04:08 Its going to be rough as fuck Mar 14 01:05:47 That's what she said Mar 14 01:06:12 * MorganK blushes, sipping his coffee Mar 14 01:06:30 * HH chuckles Mar 14 01:06:54 Y' sorted out yer nursin' dilemma? Mar 14 01:07:17 Not yet... she's going to talk to Inga tonight about it Mar 14 01:08:23 * HH nods Mar 14 01:08:35 Pretty sure I know 'ow that'll end up Mar 14 01:08:42 Yeah? Mar 14 01:09:18 Inga's already done tha' thing they do o' workin' out what they'd do if it was them Mar 14 01:09:37 * MorganK nods Mar 14 01:09:41 She'd feed him Mar 14 01:10:23 * HH nods Mar 14 01:11:09 Yep. B'cause she wouldn' stop nursin' a first because o' a rush for a second. She'd wanna keep givin' the first th' best she could Mar 14 01:11:24 * MorganK nods Mar 14 01:11:28 Makes sense Mar 14 01:11:35 * HH nods Mar 14 01:11:38 Yep Mar 14 01:12:48 * MorganK drains his cup Mar 14 01:12:56 Find out in a few hours Mar 14 01:13:24 * HH nods Mar 14 01:13:36 Y' happy either way? Mar 14 01:14:52 I suppose so... my only concern is whether it affects our conceiving in autumn Mar 14 01:16:40 * HH nods Mar 14 01:17:03 No way t' know tha' I guess Mar 14 01:17:11 * MorganK nods Mar 14 01:17:15 None at all Mar 14 01:17:36 If y' don't do it, it mighta been fine any'ow Mar 14 01:18:28 Like you say, no way to know Mar 14 01:18:40 * HH nods Mar 14 01:19:17 Bit different 'avin' them aboard t' dealin' with this shit in the War Mar 14 01:19:30 * MorganK nods Mar 14 01:19:36 Yeah... Mar 14 01:23:02 Gotta jus' focus on the task at hand Mar 14 01:23:25 * MorganK nods Mar 14 01:23:31 Speaking of which... best get back up on deck Mar 14 01:24:30 * HH nods, wiping up the oil with a crust Mar 14 01:24:41 Nice an' greasy, comes up easier Mar 14 01:25:21 * MorganK chuckles briefly, getting up and pulling his coat on Mar 14 01:27:14 * HH does likewise, then pats the wall "come on lassie, let's get it on" Mar 14 01:29:23 * MorganK heads up on deck, pulling his hood up Mar 14 01:33:29 * HH follows him. It's gotten worse up there. Claudia is gone, Sorgi is going around checking in with all the men. Water comes off tricorn hats like fountains, collars are pulled up, men are hunched over. Within a minute he can already feel the water from his neck getting onto his shirt Mar 14 01:34:40 * MorganK does similar, checking on the crew before going to Sorgi Mar 14 01:34:52 * HH is now known as Sorgi Mar 14 01:35:55 Get out just what we need to steer her, leave the rest. Mar 14 01:36:06 understood Mar 14 01:38:08 Claudia's gone to catch an hour, but she wants to be up here with you, m'lord Mar 14 01:38:38 * MorganK nods Mar 14 01:38:47 Alright. Mar 14 01:38:57 *he feels the prickle of magic* Mar 14 01:39:41 [Is everything alright?] Mar 14 01:40:17 [Inga's feeling sick, Amir is grizzling. Don't worry, it's all in hand] Mar 14 01:40:53 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 14 01:44:52 * Sorgi has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 14 09:35:16 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.118) has joined Mar 14 10:55:41 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 14 16:04:06 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Mar 14 16:23:22 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 14 16:28:27 [01:24:14] Sorgi: [Inga's feeling sick, Amir is grizzling. Don't worry, it's all in hand] Mar 14 16:29:30 * MollyK is now known as Sorgi Mar 14 16:30:45 * Morgan looks at Sorgi Mar 14 16:30:48 If it clears up? Mar 14 16:31:24 Then let her do her thing, m'lord Mar 14 16:34:42 * Morgan nods Mar 14 16:34:45 Understood captain Mar 14 16:35:55 I'm tempted to stay up here myself Mar 14 16:36:46 Would you rather I hand over command, captain? Mar 14 16:38:01 I'm torn. It's going to get worse than this, and it's a situation none of us have faced, but I don't want you believing you are thought incompetent Mar 14 16:39:17 My ego is less important than the safety to those aboard Mar 14 16:43:25 It doesn't sit easy with me to not do it myself, m'Lord, but I know your time captaining is short, and this is an experience you can never quite match without going through it. I think I'll stay on deck as a crewman but you can be in command. If you need me to, I will step in Mar 14 16:45:39 * Morgan watches him seriously Mar 14 16:47:19 Captain, this is something you may well have to face each time you come this way. If you're going to be up here anyway, it makes most sense for you to gain this experience, and for the crew who will continue to work under you to see you do it. *he takes a deep breath* Captain Sorgenheim, the ship is yours. Mar 14 16:49:17 On the condition that if we hit a second, or a similar on the way back, you will take it. Mar 14 16:49:43 If that is what is deemed safest Mar 14 16:50:15 You will shadow me now, m'lord? We can do this together Mar 14 16:50:24 If that is your wish captain Mar 14 16:51:45 * Sorgi nods "you have a level head when it comes to the Rose and her free sailing. I have a lot of storm experience, but you have much more in matters like that" Mar 14 16:52:03 * Morgan nods Mar 14 16:52:56 Alright captain. I'd suggest raising the anchor before she wants to start moving Mar 14 16:58:07 ACTION nods, giving the order. He goes to help the men do it. They're still getting soaked, and it's still very unpleasant. It's ten before midnight by the time the anchor's raised. The wind is coming from the direction they're heading, and though at present they're turned enough to not catch it too badly, once the Rose takes over she's going to Mar 14 16:58:07 be sailing right at the waves. The pitching is likely to be very unpleasant Mar 14 17:00:19 * Morgan puts his hand against the main mast Mar 14 17:00:31 Alright love, we need you to work with us here... Mar 14 17:04:51 *nothing seems to happen aside from him getting more wet and the waves getting worse. The wind batters her. There's no stars to see, too much cloud, though there's an occasional time where the moon's glow can be seen. Mar 14 17:05:32 * Morgan moves back to stand near Sorgi, doing what he's asked Mar 14 17:07:06 *his neck prickles again. The heave of the ship is becoming worse, that strange feeling of gravity lessening and his stomach dropping as she falls after the crests* Mar 14 17:08:53 * Morgan looks up at the nest Mar 14 17:09:56 I give it twenty minutes before he's sick Mar 14 17:11:25 Not my favourite place to be! *they're having to shout now* Mar 14 17:12:01 * Morgan shrugs, waiting for the ship to start moving Mar 14 17:13:30 * he waits. Then he waits. Sorgi takes out his pocketwatch* What time do you have? Mar 14 17:13:49 * Morgan closes his eyes for a moment, trying to get an idea of the time Mar 14 17:14:33 *it's ten after midnight* Mar 14 17:14:40 Ten past Mar 14 17:15:17 Why isn't she moving?! Mar 14 17:16:00 * Morgan looks around Mar 14 17:16:11 Too dangerous? Mar 14 17:16:21 *A massive wave crashes at her front quarter, throwing water over the deck* Mar 14 17:16:46 We'll talk about how later! Mar 14 17:17:02 * Morgan nods Mar 14 17:17:17 Give her five minutes, if she doesn't move, drop the anchor and settle in for a rough night Mar 14 17:17:29 * Sorgi nods Mar 14 17:17:33 Agreed Mar 14 17:18:39 *She doesn't move, aside from the normal, unpleasant movements of a ship in a storm. Several of the crew throw up quite quickly* Mar 14 17:18:59 [umm... my love? Are we holding steady?] Mar 14 17:19:12 [Yes. She's not moving] Mar 14 17:19:29 * Morgan looks at Sorgi Mar 14 17:19:30 [alright] Mar 14 17:19:36 She's not moving. Mar 14 17:24:38 ACTION gives the call to weigh the anchor, and everyone gets on with this. The whole world is so loud with the high winds, crashing waves, and driving rain. He's so soaked and cold by half after midnight that he might as well be out naked in it. More crew are up on deck to try to counteract the feelings of seasickness than to actually work. It's Mar 14 17:24:38 pure misery, same as always, though Morgan himself manages better with the motion than others. Heinzharold shouts "Bye bread, thanks f' stoppin' by!" after joining some of the others in being sick. The only really blessing of so much rain and water over the rails is that the ship is getting cleaned up* Mar 14 17:26:08 * Morgan watches the crew as the ship rolls about Mar 14 17:26:55 *They're working hard, but obviously not enjoying it* Mar 14 17:27:36 [good lord I hope morning sickness isn't this bad!] Mar 14 17:28:40 Captain, soon as the anchor is down, I think we should stand the crew down. No point them having to be up here Mar 14 17:29:53 [At least when you're pregnant it'll only be you being sick, not -everyone-] Mar 14 17:29:55 *Sorgi nods, and does so at the appropriate time* Mar 14 17:30:22 [Inga, Varick, and Amir are all magically asleep. They aren't feeling it] Mar 14 17:31:33 [If only it was so easy for the rest of them] Mar 14 17:34:27 [are -you- alright?] Mar 14 17:34:35 [fine, mostly] Mar 14 17:35:18 [this is the maritime life, my love. One day we'll miss even this] Mar 14 17:35:38 [well... I will] Mar 14 17:36:22 [I'd be fine if I'd just use the magic for myself to take off the awful nausea] Mar 14 17:36:43 [why don't you?] Mar 14 17:37:54 [pride, mostly] Mar 14 17:38:10 [Thats... pointless] Mar 14 17:40:09 [I know] *his neck prickles* Mar 14 17:40:40 * Morgan nods slightly to himself Mar 14 17:42:20 [I'll let you to your work] Mar 14 17:42:34 [what there is of it] Mar 14 17:42:51 [an anticlimax?] Mar 14 17:43:17 [doesn't matter. Try to get some sleep] Mar 14 17:43:32 [yes, my love. Be safe. I love you] Mar 14 17:43:47 [and I you] Mar 14 17:49:04 ACTION does consult with him very frequently, though this becomes more difficult as the storm increases. Keeping her at the right angle takes some effort, and the rain and cold soon grinds just as the spray grates his skin. The other men look miserable too, but no one complains even when they're sick again and again. Heinzharold seems to find it Mar 14 17:49:04 pretty funny when he is, as with many things. Claudia comes up just after one, but there's not much more she can do than follow the minimal instructions there are to give. It hits the worst of it around two, when Morgan himself starts to feel vaguely queasy, a rare feat for any storm. Though it's rough, it's not as dangerous as he's been in before, Mar 14 17:49:04 thanks to being on open ocean and without other ships sighted for days Mar 14 17:53:00 * Morgan grumbles, moving about the deck to check things are secure Mar 14 17:53:47 *It all looks good. By half two it feels like he's been on watch for days, the perpetual yet not entirely regular motions draining the senses, nose numb, ears number, eyes gritty and stinging from the salt. It's a blessing when at three the waves and wind start to settle, their wooden world becoming less fidgety, though the rain continues unabated Mar 14 17:53:47 for another half an hour Mar 14 17:53:53 * Sorgi is now known as HH Mar 14 17:54:53 Is it my skin's fallen off, or is tha' rain kinda warm? Mar 14 17:58:08 Have you checked noones above you, pissing on you? Mar 14 18:02:49 * HH looks up Mar 14 18:03:07 No piss, but there's some stars again, man Mar 14 18:03:17 Thank god for that Mar 14 18:04:27 * HH nods "I reck'n we're past th' worst o' it" Mar 14 18:05:00 I'm inclined to agree Mar 14 18:06:32 Any idea 'ow Inga is? Mar 14 18:06:55 Asleep, now... Mar 14 18:08:59 * HH nods Mar 14 18:09:05 Good Mar 14 18:09:47 Think she struggled with it... all of em had to be... helped... to sleep Mar 14 18:09:53 * HH nods Mar 14 18:10:13 Whatever it takes. She ain't a natural sailor, but she's a good sport Mar 14 18:10:39 * Morgan nods Mar 14 18:15:06 * Morgan looks up at the sky, searching for stars Mar 14 18:16:21 *he sees a few, though there's plenty of cloud. The rain does feel sort of warm* Mar 14 18:16:32 What the hell? Mar 14 18:18:03 Hit a diff'rent bit of climate, man Mar 14 18:19:55 Even so... wasn't warm two minutes ago Mar 14 18:21:15 Soon as th' wind went down it started Mar 14 18:21:37 weird Mar 14 18:21:44 *the ship abruptly starts to turn* Mar 14 18:22:06 Crap. CAPTAIN! Mar 14 18:23:14 *Sorgi calls for the others to calm, coming to Morgan* Mar 14 18:23:19 * HH is now known as Sorgi Mar 14 18:23:55 Let's see what she does, but I suspect we're going to face our destination again Mar 14 18:24:10 * Morgan nods Mar 14 18:24:22 She will. We're going to start dragging her anchor Mar 14 18:25:10 Get it up? Mar 14 18:25:24 I would Mar 14 18:25:58 Less than an hour before she stops Mar 14 18:26:17 * Morgan nods Mar 14 18:27:55 * Sorgi gives the call to get the anchor up, bringing up more men from below, many of whom look like they need a good wash and change of clothes Mar 14 18:28:15 HH: Wouldn' want to be responsible f' cleaning up down there Mar 14 18:28:46 We'll muck in. Given what's being asked of them... Mar 14 18:29:35 Gonna need t' check on my lil darlin' first. Priorities. Mar 14 18:30:54 obviously Mar 14 18:35:11 * Sorgi is now known as HH Mar 14 18:37:20 * HH pitches in with the anchor. As soon as it's up the Rose moves away at speed, the calls of navigation confirming that they are indeed headed for Capperlucia once more Mar 14 18:37:25 S: Sails? Mar 14 18:48:35 Its your command captain Mar 14 18:52:08 *Sorgi gives this order too. The rain is easing now, more stars appearing, and men climb up to set the sails. It seems like it should be a waste, even though she clears them into dry weather before four, but as the clock finally ticks over for the end of Morgan's exhausting, freezing watch, the Rose doesn't stop Mar 14 18:52:45 * HH groans Mar 14 18:52:55 Now what's she doin', man?! Mar 14 18:53:25 I suspect... making up for lost time Mar 14 18:55:43 *everything looks peaceful again. Men look relieved* Mar 14 18:56:41 S: I'm handing off to Rieker now, m'Lord. Claudia is going to stay with him Mar 14 18:57:06 * Morgan nods Mar 14 18:57:09 Aye cap'n Mar 14 18:57:47 S: Thank you for working with me, m'lord Mar 14 18:58:10 * Morgan nods Mar 14 18:58:42 Get some rest, we'll talk later Mar 14 18:58:53 *Sorgi goes below* Mar 14 18:58:56 How long til anyun's feelin' up to cookin', y' reckon? I'm starvin' Mar 14 18:59:30 * Morgan nods Mar 14 18:59:52 I know what you mean... I doubt anyones going to be up to that for a while Mar 14 19:00:23 * HH sighs Mar 14 19:00:43 Hafta settle f' whiskey an' gettin dry Mar 14 19:02:30 * Morgan nods Mar 14 19:02:35 Go on down man Mar 14 19:03:09 * HH nods "y' comin'?" Mar 14 19:03:36 Not yet Mar 14 19:04:10 * HH nods, patting him on th' back before going Mar 14 19:05:18 * Morgan walks the deck, helping the crew Mar 14 19:06:31 *they all look a bit less green, all grateful for him pitching in. The rain has stopped* Mar 14 19:07:56 * Morgan makes his way to Claudia Mar 14 19:08:33 * HH is now known as Claudia Mar 14 19:08:45 * Claudia looks at him Mar 14 19:09:00 So now she'll sail after four Mar 14 19:09:18 I'm thinking she's making up for lost time Mar 14 19:10:17 Guess we'll see once she's been moving four hours Mar 14 19:10:26 * Morgan nods Mar 14 19:10:33 Then we'll carry on sailing anyway Mar 14 19:10:46 Just not as quick Mar 14 19:10:56 * Morgan nods Mar 14 19:14:02 What do you need me to do? Mar 14 19:15:13 Go and get dry, and sleep. Mar 14 19:15:49 Right. *he nods slightly, heading below* Mar 14 19:18:08 *HH is in his study, dry, dressed, and fast asleep on his couch* Mar 14 19:18:59 * Morgan frowns, quietly leaving and going to the galley to make himself some coffee Mar 14 19:20:52 *noones there at the moment, and he has to either set his own fire or use magic* Mar 14 19:26:56 * Morgan sets the fire up before glancing round and using magic to get it going Mar 14 19:27:48 *it works well. He's dripping on the floor* Mar 14 19:28:29 * Morgan hangs his coat out of the way, standing in front of the fire before concentrating on drying his clothes Mar 14 19:29:21 *it also works well, but he's really cold in himself* Mar 14 19:30:33 * Morgan makes himself some coffee, holding it in both hands and hunching over as he drinks it slowly Mar 14 19:31:09 *he manages to warm up. Cook appears just as he's finishing* Mar 14 19:31:47 morning Mar 14 19:32:05 * Claudia is now known as Cook Mar 14 19:32:20 Morning, my Lord. Bad night Mar 14 19:32:35 * Morgan nods Mar 14 19:32:39 How you feeling? Mar 14 19:32:52 Better now than earlier Mar 14 19:33:18 * Morgan nods Mar 14 19:33:27 I think thats going around... Mar 14 19:33:42 * Cook nods Mar 14 19:34:00 It's how it goes Mar 14 19:34:33 * Morgan nods Mar 14 19:34:48 You need any help this morning? Mar 14 19:35:25 Be a quiet one til lunch, my lord Mar 14 19:36:34 * Morgan nods Mar 14 19:36:47 Most of them won't want food after that... Mar 14 19:37:27 * Cook nods "you always get the odd few that do" Mar 14 19:37:41 I was coming to that... Mar 14 19:38:19 * Morgan smiles Mar 14 19:38:31 Don't suppose we've got any bacon left? Mar 14 19:39:12 Heavily salted, but it'll be alright with eggs Mar 14 19:39:21 Sounds perfect to me Mar 14 19:40:44 I imagine Heinzharold will want the same? Mar 14 19:41:09 He asked me a while ago if someone would be around to make breakfast Mar 14 19:41:25 * Cook nods Mar 14 19:41:34 I'll bring it down Mar 14 19:43:26 Thank you, I appreciate that Mar 14 19:43:40 * Morgan gets up, taking his coat and walking down to the study Mar 14 19:43:50 * Cook is now known as HH Mar 14 19:44:10 * HH wakes when Morgan comes in "you okay, man?" Mar 14 19:45:19 * Morgan sits at his desk, nodding Mar 14 19:45:20 aye Mar 14 19:46:26 Don' get comfortable, y' gonna wanna take a look in there Mar 14 19:46:54 * Morgan groans quietly, getting up again before going to look in the bedroom Mar 14 19:48:06 *the four of them are asleep in the bed, Inga then Varick, Amir, and Molly. They all look safe and peaceful* Mar 14 19:49:02 * Morgan smiles before going back to his desk Mar 14 19:49:14 Good job I didn't strip off on the way through and go to bed Mar 14 19:51:38 * HH chuckles Mar 14 19:51:47 Cute, ain't it? Mar 14 19:51:54 * Morgan nods Mar 14 19:51:56 very Mar 14 19:53:32 * HH yawns Mar 14 19:53:47 Forgot how fuckin' exhaustin' that shit it Mar 14 19:53:51 Is* Mar 14 19:54:13 * Morgan nods Mar 14 19:54:18 Frigging dreadful Mar 14 19:55:31 Cold gets right inta yer bones Mar 14 19:56:14 * Morgan nods Mar 14 19:56:25 Fairly sure my bones are frozen man Mar 14 19:58:49 * HH nods Mar 14 19:59:05 Been a while since I been this tired Mar 14 19:59:18 Why don't you get some more sleep after breakfast? Mar 14 19:59:32 Think we both should, man Mar 14 19:59:55 I -was- going to have a nap on the couch... Mar 14 20:02:40 * HH points to the one by the window, and the window seat Mar 14 20:02:46 What's wrong with them? Mar 14 20:03:45 Wasn't what I had planned... and I was wet and cold... so I went to get coffee Mar 14 20:06:54 * HH nods Mar 14 20:07:17 Yer wife will tell me off if I didn' tell ya to nap, man Mar 14 20:07:37 * Morgan nods Mar 14 20:07:40 Aye, I know Mar 14 20:08:28 Wonder what the ship'll do Mar 14 20:08:50 * Morgan shrugs Mar 14 20:08:57 Sail for four hours then slow down I imagine Mar 14 20:09:23 Least we won'ta lost time Mar 14 20:09:35 True, I suppose Mar 14 20:10:56 * HH nods, looking like he's drifted off before five minutes later he says "that bacon?!" Mar 14 20:11:45 * Morgan is leaning on his desk, cheek resting on his fist Mar 14 20:11:47 Might be Mar 14 20:12:10 *there's a knock on the door quietly* Mar 14 20:12:26 * Morgan gets up, going to open the door Mar 14 20:12:58 *cook has two plates* Mar 14 20:13:16 * Morgan takes them, thanking him earnestly Mar 14 20:13:47 *Cook inclines his head before going* Mar 14 20:14:36 * HH grins "Aww man, whatchu gon' eat?!" Mar 14 20:16:36 * Morgan puts a plate on the desk nearer HeinzHarold Mar 14 20:16:44 You touch my bacon, we're gonn come to blows Mar 14 20:19:00 * HH sits up to eat. For a man who was hurling less than two hours ago his appetite is impressive Mar 14 20:19:34 * Morgan eats the food in front of him Mar 14 20:22:54 * HH has cleaned his plate Mar 14 20:23:14 Y' want me to fetch my wife so y' can get to bed? Mar 14 20:23:30 No, lets not disturb them... I'll kip on the window seat Mar 14 20:25:33 * HH nods, going to lie back down. As he always could, HH manages to fall asleep in less than half a minute Mar 14 20:26:10 * Morgan finishes his breakfast before moving to the window seat, curling up and closing his eyes Mar 14 20:27:26 *he's asleep just as quick, and dreams of nothing, until the brightness of the light from the window wakes him* Mar 14 20:27:33 * HH is now known as Molly Mar 14 20:30:47 * Molly is perched on the edge of the window seat, stroking his hair. The light from the window makes her hair seem to glow more. She speaks softly Mar 14 20:30:52 Good morning, my love Mar 14 20:31:13 Morning blossom Mar 14 20:31:21 How do you feel? Mar 14 20:31:52 'M fine. How are you and the others now? Mar 14 20:32:30 We're fine. Inga has Amir, and she's taken Varick to his languages lesson Mar 14 20:33:37 * Morgan nods, sitting up Mar 14 20:34:39 It's half after nine, my love Mar 14 20:36:26 Ah damn. I didn't want to sleep that long Mar 14 20:36:48 * Molly shakes her head Mar 14 20:37:00 You clearly needed it, liebling Mar 14 20:39:28 Maybe Mar 14 20:41:02 * Molly kisses his cheek Mar 14 20:41:21 I am glad you slept, the body needs rest after that Mar 14 20:41:54 * Morgan nods Mar 14 20:41:58 Did we stop at all? Mar 14 20:45:15 * Molly nods "just after seven" Mar 14 20:45:47 * Morgan nods Mar 14 20:46:00 So she waited until it was safe, then set off for four hours Mar 14 20:48:26 It rather seems so Mar 14 20:48:33 * Morgan nods Mar 14 20:48:34 Alright Mar 14 20:48:45 * Molly smiles, shrugging her shoulders Mar 14 20:48:51 It is what it is Mar 14 20:49:45 * Morgan nods Mar 14 20:50:08 It'll make it easier to know what to do if we catch another one Mar 14 20:51:23 Indeed it will Mar 14 20:52:43 Well... for them anyway Mar 14 20:53:01 When we're home? Mar 14 20:53:31 For if we catch one on the way back... or tomorrow... Mar 14 20:53:56 You will not be up there with them? Mar 14 20:54:43 Probably, but... I won't be in command Mar 14 20:55:08 Why, my love? Mar 14 20:55:47 * Morgan shrugs Mar 14 20:56:11 It was decided that Sorgi was better suited to be in command in those conditions Mar 14 20:56:27 * Molly watches him Mar 14 20:56:34 And you are hurt... Mar 14 20:56:52 * Morgan shrugs Mar 14 20:57:55 Has he decided that you will not do it at all from now on? Mar 14 20:59:40 No. He was very careful about not making me feel I am thought to be incompetent... Mar 14 21:00:03 Well isn't that good? He knows you're capable Mar 14 21:00:17 Just not competent enough. Mar 14 21:00:58 I don't think Sorgi is the sort to not be honest if that were the case. Mar 14 21:02:20 I know. But the fact remains. Mar 14 21:02:49 * Molly sighs Mar 14 21:03:02 I think you need to speak with him, my love Mar 14 21:05:05 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 14 21:05:08 I don't think so Mar 14 21:05:32 Why? Mar 14 21:05:48 There's no point. Mar 14 21:06:43 I am not happy about this situation. Please, I want you to speak with him, to discuss it... Mar 14 21:09:35 What situation? Mar 14 21:09:58 You feeling like he believes you unable to command in a storm Mar 14 21:11:00 * Morgan shrugs Mar 14 21:12:10 I had HeinzHarold with me... Claudia was coming back to be with me... already I've got more support than the others have, and it was still not enough. Mar 14 21:13:28 You will not speak with him? Mar 14 21:14:03 I see no point in it. I will take my command shifts as normal until I am told otherwise Mar 14 21:15:10 * Molly watches him Mar 14 21:15:21 You will command me not to speak to him about it? Mar 14 21:15:50 There's no point, Molly. Mar 14 21:15:59 * Molly frowns a little Mar 14 21:16:51 There is. You might be willing to believe he thinks you incompetent, but I think it is horseshit, and I would seek to understand better Mar 14 21:17:55 He does not think me incompetent. Just not competent enough for that Mar 14 21:18:59 That is by the by. I want to know more Mar 14 21:23:50 Why? Mar 14 21:25:10 Because you are plenty good enough, my love Mar 14 21:26:01 * Morgan shrugs Mar 14 21:26:04 I do not feel so Mar 14 21:27:33 Did you, until this? Mar 14 21:29:46 * Morgan shrugs Mar 14 21:30:07 I suppose so... but last night was beyond my abilities Mar 14 21:30:36 Was it? Mar 14 21:32:23 If it wasn't, I would have been in command Mar 14 21:32:46 So you do not actually believe it was, just that he believes it? Mar 14 21:34:06 I didn't fight him on it. Does that sound like I believe it? Mar 14 21:34:27 No, it sounds like you respect him. Mar 14 21:38:29 My being in command would've made it a more dangerous situation Mar 14 21:39:07 And Claudia? Or Rieker? Or Koen? Mar 14 21:40:01 Doesn't matter Mar 14 21:40:11 * Molly looks frustrated Mar 14 21:40:17 Yes it does matter Mar 14 21:40:44 No... no it doesn't Mar 14 21:40:51 * Molly stands up Mar 14 21:41:12 I will speak to Sorgi and get to the bottom of his rationale. Mar 14 21:41:42 He is more experienced. Mar 14 21:42:18 Very significantly. He lied about his age to enlist at fifteen, and the War ended when he was thirty nine. Mar 14 21:42:56 * Morgan shifts, stretching his back Mar 14 21:43:01 I need to get changed Mar 14 21:43:30 Indeed. I will give you time to do that, and have coffee brought to you when I ask for some Mar 14 21:46:00 What are you going to do? Mar 14 21:46:06 Speak to Sorgi Mar 14 21:48:24 * Morgan scowls Mar 14 21:48:30 Fine. Do as you please. Mar 14 21:48:39 * Morgan stands up, moving into the bedroom Mar 14 21:49:21 * Molly follows Mar 14 21:49:53 I asked if you wished to command me. I do not like to see this air of defeat about you when it comes to your sailing. It is not like you. Mar 14 21:53:08 * Morgan sighs, dropping his shoulders and looking to the ceiling Mar 14 21:54:11 great. Now I'll get another fucking lecture because we're at odds. Mar 14 21:54:32 * Molly watches him "a lecture from whom?" Mar 14 21:55:29 HeinzHarold, Claudia, Inga... Mar 14 21:56:22 They do not have to know. We can have a pleasantly quiet row just the two of us. Mar 14 21:59:11 I don't -want- to. Mar 14 21:59:59 Nor do I. But if you will not clear this up with Sorgi, I will. Because 8 -know- he thinks you are an excellent sailor, and I'll not be standing idly by to let this fester. Mar 14 22:00:32 Then you will not respect my wishes without needing my command? Mar 14 22:01:00 * Molly 's jaw tightens Mar 14 22:01:18 I want what is best for you. Please, speak to him. Mar 14 22:02:23 Let it lie Mar 14 22:03:35 Very well. I will go to my lessons then Mar 14 22:04:09 Thank you Mar 14 22:05:04 * Molly inclines her head, eyes serious "you acknowledge that this has nothing to do with your time in the navy and why you were not promoted?" Mar 14 22:07:09 What does that matter? Mar 14 22:07:42 Because I know the hot coals you are prone to hauling yourself over. I have given ground, do likewise. Mar 14 22:09:10 Fine Mar 14 22:09:19 * Molly nods Mar 14 22:09:31 I will be in the ballroom if I was to be needed Mar 14 22:09:52 * Morgan nods Mar 14 22:11:47 * Molly goes into the study before coming back to say "I am disappointed -for you-, I am not disappointed-in you-. She walks back out again Mar 14 22:14:13 * Morgan closes his eyes, standing still for a full minute before starting to get changed Mar 14 22:16:06 *there's no one to disturb him, his rooms seem empty and echoey without his wife and children* Mar 14 22:17:59 * Morgan goes to the galley to get coffee before going on deck, climbing up into his preferred place in the rigging Mar 14 22:18:56 *things up there as if last night never happened, no damage to the ship. No one comes to bother him* Mar 14 22:21:46 * Morgan spends quite some time up there before finally dropping down to the deck and heading for the hold Mar 14 22:23:41 *there's already been crew down here removing water. The goats seem quite placid considering their ordeal. Fortunately he'd been wise enough to keep his project above floor height* Mar 14 22:24:26 * Morgan sets about working the wood, working hard Mar 14 22:26:24 *he hears the noon bell ring for lunch eventually* Mar 14 22:26:42 * Morgan ignores it, carrying on Mar 14 22:27:56 *the following hour slips away, and it is then the beginning of quiet hour* Mar 14 22:28:42 * Morgan packs his things away, moving through the ship to his study Mar 14 22:28:54 *it's empty* Mar 14 22:29:43 * Morgan sighs, going into the bedroom to check the mirrors Mar 14 22:31:21 *He finds Molly and Amir asleep on the bed, him in the crook of her arm, blanket pulled over them. There's an empty bottle of milk and a wooden feeding cup. Aside from the usual notes to make and ask assurances of wellness, there's nothing new on the mirrors* Mar 14 22:32:39 * Morgan frowns, putting the mirrors back before going out to sit on the couch Mar 14 22:33:39 *there's no sign of them stirring any time soon, the late night taking its toll* Mar 14 22:34:06 * Morgan stretches out, closing his eyes Mar 14 22:35:02 *he dreams of nothing again, waking only when Varick shakes him Mar 14 22:35:09 * Molly is now known as Varick Mar 14 22:35:19 * Morgan blinks a few times Mar 14 22:35:22 Papa, why are you sleeping? Mar 14 22:35:31 Because I'm tired? Mar 14 22:35:55 You could sleep in my bed with me Mar 14 22:36:21 I didn't want to wake anyone up Mar 14 22:36:33 I wouldn't have minded Mar 14 22:36:49 I'll remember that for next time Mar 14 22:37:09 * Varick comes to lie down next to him Mar 14 22:37:13 That was a big storm Mar 14 22:37:40 * Morgan nods Mar 14 22:37:42 massive Mar 14 22:38:08 Were you sick? Mar 14 22:39:03 No... I did feel a bit sick though Mar 14 22:39:38 I felt very sick until Mama put me to sleep, which was good because Amir was crying and it was getting loud Mar 14 22:40:24 * Morgan nods Mar 14 22:40:31 It was a difficult night for everyone I think Mar 14 22:40:51 I cuddled with Inga so Mama could cuddle Amir Mar 14 22:41:02 That must have been nice Mar 14 22:41:16 Do you want to cuddle with Inga? Mar 14 22:41:38 I can think of worse people to cuddle with Mar 14 22:41:53 * Varick giggles Mar 14 22:42:26 Inga helps us with Amir. I don't think Mama always knows what to do with a baby Mar 14 22:42:43 No-one does to start with Mar 14 22:43:10 Will she learn Mar 14 22:43:13 ? Mar 14 22:43:20 * Morgan nods Mar 14 22:43:30 Oh yes... it just takes a little time Mar 14 22:43:44 Will you be here to teach her? Mar 14 22:44:29 Why wouldn't I be? Mar 14 22:44:44 Because you have a lot of watches Mar 14 22:44:53 They're only a few hours at a time Mar 14 22:45:21 Okay Papa Mar 14 22:46:03 Hopefully we won't get another storm like that Mar 14 22:46:33 * Varick nods Mar 14 22:46:37 I hope so too Mar 14 22:47:28 I got soaked through last night Mar 14 22:47:52 It was very rainy Mar 14 22:48:08 * Morgan nods Mar 14 22:49:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 14 22:53:34 * Varick has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)