**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Apr 10 00:00:03 2023 Apr 10 00:00:03 * Morgan nods Apr 10 00:00:06 Ok... Apr 10 00:00:36 I: She needs to be able to squeeze it, doesn't she? Apr 10 00:01:20 * Morgan nods Apr 10 00:01:28 Aye, the milk doesn't just fall out Apr 10 00:02:42 *Inga nods, looking at Heinzharold* I think he gets it... *he grins* I know, but it's fun Apr 10 00:03:56 * Morgan rolls his eyes Apr 10 00:05:25 *HH takes the bottle to the table* Apr 10 00:06:15 Now what, Vati? Apr 10 00:06:22 * Morgan goes to sit back at the table Apr 10 00:06:52 well... really... now, its magic... normally we'd need, what, a fire and a poker to heat the glass... Apr 10 00:07:33 *HH nods* Hot tweezers an' snippers too Apr 10 00:08:05 Haven't got any of that Apr 10 00:09:03 HH: just gotta use yer fingers Apr 10 00:09:31 * Morgan nods, drawing a breath and pressing a finger to the glass, concentrating as it heats up and he works it into shape Apr 10 00:10:06 *It's the most challenging thing he has done with his magic for quite some time* Apr 10 00:11:52 * Morgan concentrates hard on getting it right Apr 10 00:12:30 * Varick watches on with fascination. Amir is shouting Bah in the background Apr 10 00:14:46 * Morgan stops, sucking on his thumb and finger Apr 10 00:15:31 *HH looks it over* Looks good, man $I can imagine a bubbie poking in there$ Apr 10 00:16:49 * Morgan nods Apr 10 00:18:35 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 10 00:24:10 * Varick has quit (Ping Timeout) Apr 10 01:13:34 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 10 01:21:53 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 10 02:02:55 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 10 02:04:55 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 10 03:02:43 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 10 03:04:53 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 10 19:31:09 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Apr 10 20:07:02 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 10 20:07:44 * MollyK is now known as Varick Apr 10 20:07:53 That's really clever, Vati! Apr 10 20:10:14 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:10:20 Its not bad is it Apr 10 20:10:49 *HH pats his shoulder* good work, man. Looks smooth Apr 10 20:11:11 * Morgan nods, running a finger along all the edges to test for sharp points Apr 10 20:11:27 *it's all good and safe* Apr 10 20:11:48 What is it though? Apr 10 20:12:01 Its to help mama express milk for Amir Apr 10 20:12:16 And for me? Apr 10 20:12:41 $and for Inga!$ Apr 10 20:13:06 I suppose so Apr 10 20:13:32 I like it too Apr 10 20:14:48 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:14:49 Good Apr 10 20:15:33 I think we did a good job Apr 10 20:16:00 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:16:41 *HH nods* you did a great job on yer part, Morgan did good on his, Inga helped by 'olding th' babe. Apr 10 20:16:59 With all the flailing Apr 10 20:17:20 HH: tough job, is that. Apr 10 20:17:31 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:17:43 What about Mama? Apr 10 20:20:00 Well, she came up with the initial idea Apr 10 20:20:23 HH nods: She like our customer, see? When yer blacksmithin', people always come t' the forge with ideas. Then y' gotta think about how to make it work, try it, fail, try again, fail again. Get annoyed, go chop some wood, try again, fail again. Eventually y' get it workin', or it's just impossible. Customer is either 'appy or not, not much you can Apr 10 20:20:23 do about it Apr 10 20:21:04 *to Morgan* Wow, Heinzharold fails -a lot-! Apr 10 20:21:48 We all do Apr 10 20:22:00 I don't like failing Apr 10 20:22:22 Nor do I, but sometimes we're going to no matter what we do Apr 10 20:22:34 * Varick nods sadly Apr 10 20:24:52 HH: Failing's useful, kid. B'cause when a customer comes along, an' I have the same first idea I failed on, I know it won't work, so I don't do that. If I only ever got it right th' first time, I don't know as much, b'cause I ain't learnt what doesn't work, see? Failing makes me a better blacksmith. Apr 10 20:25:47 * Varick looks to Morgan "I never thought of that" Apr 10 20:26:19 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:27:30 *HH looks to Morgan* Da used to say "It's not enough to know how to make a sword, y' need to know how not to make one too" Apr 10 20:27:51 Man knew his stuff Apr 10 20:28:10 *HH nods* Damn right Apr 10 20:31:21 * Morgan nods, sucking on the pad of his thumb Apr 10 20:32:13 * Varick watches Morgan Apr 10 20:32:22 Did you burn it? Apr 10 20:32:39 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:32:42 The glass was hot Apr 10 20:33:13 *HH looks too* might wanna get Molly on it Apr 10 20:33:27 $the fuck happened to your other hand?!$ Apr 10 20:33:54 $Its bruised, sort of$ Apr 10 20:34:10 $you fall on something?$ Apr 10 20:34:46 I: shall I find her? Apr 10 20:35:11 No, she's working with Betuana Apr 10 20:35:18 $No$ Apr 10 20:35:40 She will stop to help you, Vati Apr 10 20:35:50 A: Bah-Eee Apr 10 20:36:19 Its fine, its not too bad Apr 10 20:36:27 * Morgan gets up, moving to take Amir from Inga Apr 10 20:36:54 $get her to take care of that too$ Apr 10 20:37:14 $its fine$ Apr 10 20:37:17 *Amir snuggles to him* Apr 10 20:37:38 Hello little lamb Apr 10 20:39:07 *HH shrugs a little, starting a game of wrestling with Varick. Amir requires changing and then demands baa baa black sheep. They get a little while of this, and then just before four HH says "right, I'm off t' Claudia" Apr 10 20:40:59 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:41:05 Have fun Apr 10 20:41:29 HH: come with if you want Apr 10 20:43:03 No, its a good opportunity for you two to reconnect Apr 10 20:44:36 *HH nods* probably gon' train then go be with the crew a bit *he goes to kiss Inga a few moments, leaving her smiling* Apr 10 20:47:14 See you in a bit Apr 10 20:47:30 *HH goes* Apr 10 20:47:33 * Varick sighs Apr 10 20:48:06 Vati, when will I have special friends like you and Heinzharold and Claudia? Apr 10 20:48:58 Tough to say... gotta remember I didn't know Claudia til the end of the war... Apr 10 20:49:22 Will there be children at Hafenlohr? Apr 10 20:50:13 * Morgan shrugs Apr 10 20:50:47 I'm sure there'll be some nearby... still need to find out if Walder is going to move there Apr 10 20:51:35 I: I think Heinzharold is hoping most of them will move there... Apr 10 20:51:54 Oh? Apr 10 20:52:46 * Varick is now known as Inga Apr 10 20:53:15 He likes James and Elsie, and Walder is easy for everyone to like Apr 10 20:53:42 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:55:53 V: Could Rickon, Hildegarde, and Heinrich live with us too? Apr 10 20:56:09 No, Varick, they can't Apr 10 20:56:30 * Inga looks down at her knitting, the animosity between her husband and her former lover still running on Apr 10 20:56:39 V: why? I like Rickon Apr 10 20:57:54 I know... I do too, but I need Heinrich in Innesbrucl Apr 10 20:59:11 V: You could get a new overseer Apr 10 21:00:18 No, I'd rather have someone I already know doing it Apr 10 21:01:03 V: But it's not fair! I only have two friends, Vati. And if Jacques lives with me, Rickon has no friends! Apr 10 21:01:44 I'm sure Rickon will have friends there... and Innesbruck is Hildegarde and Rickons home Apr 10 21:02:31 V: *He doesn't look happy or pacified* They would have a better home at Hafenlohr with us! Apr 10 21:04:26 * Morgan looks at him seriously Apr 10 21:05:12 I need Heinrich to stay in Innesbruck, which means Hildegarde and Rickon stay there too. I'm sorry, but thats the way it is Apr 10 21:05:23 *The boys folds his arms, pouting* it's not fair! Apr 10 21:06:04 * Morgan sits down Apr 10 21:06:26 No. It isn't. I could've taken Dietlinde to live with my uncle, thats a better home than we had isn't it? Apr 10 21:07:22 * Inga is now known as Varick Apr 10 21:07:28 Yes Apr 10 21:08:00 And all that would have happened is she'd have been desperately unhappy, away from her home, from her friends, from the people she loved. Would -that- be fair? Apr 10 21:08:24 No... Apr 10 21:09:33 We have to consider what would make them happy as well, and Rickon might be happier living nearer to us, but it'd mean him and his mother leaving their home, their friends, the people they know so well. Apr 10 21:09:45 * Varick sighs Apr 10 21:09:51 We could ask them? Apr 10 21:12:29 And then we'd have to get a stranger that we don't know to run Innesbruck... that someone could be as bad as the old one when Alarice was in charge... you remember how unhappy the people were then? Apr 10 21:15:23 * Varick sighs again "yes Vati" Apr 10 21:16:57 I know its difficult Apr 10 21:18:14 I don't want to leave one friend behind! Apr 10 21:18:32 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:18:35 I know. Apr 10 21:20:03 But you have your friends here! Apr 10 21:20:53 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:21:12 And once we're settled, Claudia is going to carry on sailing. It could be years before I see her again Apr 10 21:22:10 * Varick watches him, anger changing to compassion "years?!" Apr 10 21:22:57 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:23:18 That's forever! Apr 10 21:23:24 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:23:26 I know Apr 10 21:23:56 Are you sad too? Apr 10 21:24:35 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:24:36 very Apr 10 21:24:45 * Varick hugs him Apr 10 21:24:58 Maybe she'll come back one day, Vati Apr 10 21:25:39 * Morgan nods, putting an arm around him Apr 10 21:25:46 I hope so Apr 10 21:27:28 * Varick rubs his back like Molly rubs the boy's Apr 10 21:27:35 It's alright, Vati Apr 10 21:28:43 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:28:59 Its just something I have to accept Apr 10 21:29:20 * Varick nods Apr 10 21:29:48 I'll be your second friend, okay? Apr 10 21:31:08 Do you remember when I was first telling you that we are related... you told me that being friends was more important? Its stuck with me ever since that first... we were friends. Apr 10 21:31:36 * Varick nods Apr 10 21:32:22 I found you in the halls and took you to grandpa's office. You stood up for me when Lady Eldreich was mean Apr 10 21:33:29 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:34:17 I thought you were tall and kind Apr 10 21:34:45 Fairly sure both are true most of the time Apr 10 21:34:52 * Varick laughs Apr 10 21:35:07 You're always tall! People don't get shorter Apr 10 21:35:29 They do when they're old sometimes Apr 10 21:35:51 Why? Apr 10 21:36:04 I've no idea Apr 10 21:36:48 Oh. Maybe Rickon could visit and stay with us? Apr 10 21:37:01 maybe. I'm sure we can visit them as well Apr 10 21:38:02 * Varick nods Apr 10 21:38:06 Okay, Vati Apr 10 21:38:26 * Morgan squeezes him Apr 10 21:38:27 Good lad Apr 10 21:39:26 Can I do my drachen again? Apr 10 21:39:33 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:39:35 Of course Apr 10 21:41:41 * Varick goes to do this, sitting back at the desk. Inga smiles at Morgan a moment as she bounces Amir quietly on her lap Apr 10 21:43:46 * Morgan smiles slightly before watching Varick draw Apr 10 21:46:35 * Varick has all his outlines in place. He's definitely got a talent developing Apr 10 21:49:28 You're getting even better Varick Apr 10 21:51:48 * Varick nods Apr 10 21:51:56 I like to draw Apr 10 21:52:07 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:52:08 Me too Apr 10 21:52:38 Have you drawn the drachen? Apr 10 21:52:56 Not yet, no Apr 10 21:55:02 What did you draw since we sailed? Apr 10 21:55:29 *he can feel Inga watching him without even looking* Apr 10 21:56:24 Not a lot really. I drew Amir with Zareen... Apr 10 21:56:36 She drew me as well, actually Apr 10 21:57:03 Can I see? Apr 10 21:57:24 * Morgan nods, pulling both sketches out to show Varick Apr 10 21:58:38 * Varick looks at them Apr 10 21:58:44 She was really good! Apr 10 21:58:58 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:59:00 I thought so Apr 10 21:59:02 I: could I look? Apr 10 21:59:38 I miss Zareen Apr 10 21:59:47 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:59:54 Me too. Would you take them to Inga? Apr 10 22:00:56 * Varick does so, and she looks at them Apr 10 22:01:11 I: it's like two different women, isn't it? Apr 10 22:01:30 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:01:45 Betuana is completely different... they are not the same person as far as I'm concerned Apr 10 22:03:15 I: it's sad Apr 10 22:03:19 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:03:41 Yes it is... but I suppose... she'll be reunited with her children, and has been with her husband Apr 10 22:04:10 *Inga nods* they weren't working as a couple, were they? Apr 10 22:04:18 No, absolutely not Apr 10 22:04:40 *Amir reaches for the papers, so she hands them back* Apr 10 22:04:55 I: She was too different from his wife Apr 10 22:05:02 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:05:12 Aye, just... utterly different people Apr 10 22:07:00 I: You wouldn't think a head injury could change someone so much that their spouse doesn't love them anymore Apr 10 22:08:34 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:08:47 Aye... but we weren't sure healing that injury would bring her back Apr 10 22:09:42 I: They'll be happy now, like she was never involved with Amir's father Apr 10 22:09:56 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:10:07 I hope so Apr 10 22:10:34 I: the four of you will be a happy family too Apr 10 22:10:52 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:10:57 I think so, yes Apr 10 22:12:07 I: will you hope for a girl next? Apr 10 22:12:35 Not sure actually... what will be will be... Apr 10 22:14:10 *Inga nods, smiling* that's the same for us, really Apr 10 22:14:36 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:14:48 I take it you won't want Molly telling you what it is... Apr 10 22:15:32 *she shakes her head* No. will you? Apr 10 22:16:28 I don't know... probably not Apr 10 22:18:28 I: it's supposed to be a surprise at the end of the work Apr 10 22:18:47 * Morgan shrugs Apr 10 22:19:00 A lot of supposed to be's sort of stopped applying to us didn't they Apr 10 22:20:06 *she smiles* You're supposed to be stalking around your drawing room drinking brandy and muttering about how long you're having to wait to see she's alright, aren't you? Apr 10 22:20:36 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:20:46 I believe thats the expectation, yes Apr 10 22:21:12 I: Molly says you'll be at the birth though Apr 10 22:21:41 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:21:45 I certainly intend to be Apr 10 22:23:43 *She smiles* she needs you there Apr 10 22:24:18 You think so? Apr 10 22:26:24 * Varick is now known as Inga Apr 10 22:26:43 It'll be scary for her after the cast Apr 10 22:27:18 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:27:21 Aye, it will Apr 10 22:28:44 For you too? Apr 10 22:28:48 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:29:00 I find it hard to see her in pain Apr 10 22:33:06 * Inga nods Apr 10 22:33:36 Heinzharold doesn't like seeing me in pain. I don't think he will want to be there. Not that his Ma would let him anyway Apr 10 22:33:59 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:34:07 You gonn' want us to keep her busy when the time comes? Apr 10 22:34:24 * Inga shakes her head Apr 10 22:35:11 She deserves to see his baby be born. She's done a really good job to raise five children mostly by herself Apr 10 22:36:44 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:36:56 She's a good woman... just a little... challenging sometimes Apr 10 22:37:49 * Inga nods Apr 10 22:37:59 She loves her children so much though Apr 10 22:38:33 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:38:37 Definitely Apr 10 22:40:55 *the door opens* Apr 10 22:41:26 He was so lucky to grow up with two loving parents. I can't even imagine such a nice childhood Apr 10 22:41:46 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:41:55 That makes me very sad Apr 10 22:42:10 * Inga nods Apr 10 22:42:18 I have a family now Apr 10 22:42:34 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:42:36 Yes, you do Apr 10 22:42:55 *Molly goes to Varick first, looking at his drawing* That's excellent, Mauschen. It was huge, wasn't it?! Apr 10 22:43:50 Amir turns to look towards her voice: Mamamamama Apr 10 22:44:00 * Morgan glances at Inga briefly Apr 10 22:44:48 *Varick explains to her how he wants to do the pastels, and Molly briefly smiles at the baby before looking back to Varick* Apr 10 22:45:44 * Inga looks at Morgan, speaking quietly "do you need me to take them for a little while?" Apr 10 22:46:02 * Morgan shrugs, shaking his head briefly Apr 10 22:46:11 No, they've not seen her for long enough already Apr 10 22:47:04 *Varick shows her the bottle, talking her through the process. She looks fascinated, asking him questions. Amir starts to get fussy* Apr 10 22:47:52 quietly I think he probably just wants bubbies... he's like Heinzharold in that Apr 10 22:51:06 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:51:08 Possibly Apr 10 22:51:21 *Molly picks up the bottle* Liebes herz, you did not feed him earlier, do you wish to now? Apr 10 22:52:30 please Apr 10 22:53:37 *Molly goes through to the bedroom. Amir is not impressed by this, fidgeting and grizzling* Apr 10 22:54:45 Hey now little man, it won't be long Apr 10 22:55:06 *he reaches for Morgan* Apr 10 22:55:39 * Morgan goes over, taking him from Inga and blowing raspberries on his cheek Apr 10 22:56:27 *Amir chuckles at first, but gradually gets less distractable in the next ten minutes* Apr 10 22:57:29 * Morgan looks over at a lantern, concentrating to light it Apr 10 22:57:56 A: Bah! Apr 10 22:58:30 Thought that might get your attention Apr 10 22:58:40 *Varick looks at Morgan* what about the lantern with the still flame from the drachen fire, Vati? Apr 10 22:59:19 Thats a good point... lets wait til he's been fed then we'll have a look Apr 10 23:00:07 *Molly comes out a few minutes later, the bottle they usually store her milk in very full. She smiles* Here we are Apr 10 23:01:12 * Morgan takes it, thanking her before getting comfortable on the couch and getting the cup filled, starting to feed the boy Apr 10 23:02:52 *Amir looks very hungry, drinking quickly. Molly and Inga tidy the room whilst Varick keeps drawing* Apr 10 23:05:04 * Morgan leans back, getting comfy in a corner of the couch Apr 10 23:05:09 How did you get on with Betuana? Apr 10 23:05:25 * Inga is now known as Molly Apr 10 23:06:00 Fine. It is a lot of discussion. Two hours feels like a whole day! Apr 10 23:06:11 * Morgan nods Apr 10 23:06:16 Progress has been made? Apr 10 23:06:21 * Molly nods Apr 10 23:06:25 Yes, it has Apr 10 23:07:15 I: You will take it easy though, Molly? We're going to be really busy when we're there, you don't want to exhaust yourself while we're still sailing Apr 10 23:08:29 * Molly smiles at Inga "don't worry, my dear friend. I am well, just a little tired. Nothing a good night's sleep won't fix" Apr 10 23:09:02 *Inga looks to Morgan* Are you on middle tonight? Apr 10 23:09:08 * Morgan nods Apr 10 23:09:11 Aye, I am Apr 10 23:09:38 I: I could stay here in case Amir wakes? Apr 10 23:10:25 * Molly shakes her head "There's no need. He doesn't usually, and I'll take him into bed with me if he does" Apr 10 23:10:52 I think you should Apr 10 23:11:56 Take him to bed? Apr 10 23:12:40 Have Inga stay in with you, just in case Apr 10 23:13:45 I would prefer not to... *she watches him* [is it a command? She is at her most fertile today and tomorrow...] Apr 10 23:14:07 [I see. Very well] Apr 10 23:14:16 * Morgan shrugs Apr 10 23:14:20 As you wish Apr 10 23:15:18 I: I'm going to see if the children's tea is ready Apr 10 23:15:44 * Morgan nods, looking at Amir Apr 10 23:16:21 [Are we going to have an argument? I would prefer not to] Apr 10 23:16:49 *Inga goes, Varick keeps drawing. Amir watches him lovingly* Apr 10 23:17:00 [You're the one pushing it that way] Apr 10 23:17:53 * Molly sighs slightly [please, tell me how I can head that off. I hate fighting with you, especially when you will not be in bed with me] Apr 10 23:18:25 * Morgan shrugs slightly Apr 10 23:18:35 What progress has been made with trade? Apr 10 23:20:07 We have discussed what we have in the hold and whether there is demand for it. She proposes to purchase the full cargo, and then sell it on within Capperlucia as an internal sale Apr 10 23:21:48 Does she... and why is that? Apr 10 23:22:18 It is smoother than us trying to sell it piece by piece to the populace Apr 10 23:23:01 * Morgan nods Apr 10 23:23:08 And proper trade links with Eisen? Apr 10 23:23:20 What about them? Apr 10 23:24:04 Its well and good buying a ships cargo, but long term... Apr 10 23:24:32 This will help establish demand Apr 10 23:26:17 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 10 23:37:31 * Molly has quit (Ping Timeout)