**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Apr 22 00:00:01 2023 Apr 22 00:00:01 If you want to Apr 22 00:00:22 * Morgan nods, undoing the wrap and handing Emil to HeinzHarold Apr 22 00:00:36 *HH takes him* Apr 22 00:01:29 * Morgan nods, still looking up at the wall Apr 22 00:01:31 alright... Apr 22 00:04:16 I'll take you over. *he does so. It's not as high as the nest, but looks very difficult close up. A conversation happens between Tuaan and another man. The gist is that he will start from a ledge twenty feet up, where the rope reaches, with that tied around his waist, which would prevent his death Apr 22 00:05:12 * Morgan nods, making his way up to the ledge Apr 22 00:06:23 * Tuaan watches from below. More people have gathered to watch. It's clearly a rare thing to see an attempt Apr 22 00:07:13 * Morgan leans against the wall, closing his eyes for a moment before leaning back to look up the wall before he starts making his way up Apr 22 00:09:22 *it's even more difficult than it looks. He gets a quarter of the way up before fully losing his grip, the rope yanking before he hits the ground. The men and children around cheer and clap his attempt, encouraging him to try again* Apr 22 00:10:36 * Morgan stretches, twisting and turning before looking back up the wall Apr 22 00:12:11 Alright then... I've done harder than this with bigger consequences... Apr 22 00:12:35 * Morgan launches himself upwards, moving quickly and confidently Apr 22 00:13:23 *he gets further than before, but finds himself with no good hand hold and in need of a slightly different route* Apr 22 00:13:51 * Morgan stops, hanging in place for a moment as he looks around for one before hurling himself towards it Apr 22 00:14:28 *he gets to about halfway before slipping again* Apr 22 00:15:31 * Morgan gets himself back on firm ground before sighing Apr 22 00:16:33 *again,the crowd cheers, there's none of the ribbing or jeering that such a thing would draw out in Theah Main* Apr 22 00:18:33 * Morgan stares up at the wall, taking note of handholds and angles, absently pulling off his shirt and tying it round his waist, tucking the fabric under the safety rope Apr 22 00:20:32 *he gets further again, but still the wall resists his will* Apr 22 00:21:42 * Morgan tries one more time after shaking out his shoulder muscles Apr 22 00:23:01 *he gets to about three quarters of the way there, the highest part getting even more difficult. It seems that part of the challenge is that the lower climb saps the stamina and wears on the muscles* Apr 22 00:23:42 * Morgan undoes the tether when he reaches the bottom, moving back to HeinzHarold Apr 22 00:25:20 *The other people are all cheering and clapping still, and he hears comments on his skill, his effort. He also hears a girl of Varick's age saying to a similar aged boy how awesome his scars are Apr 22 00:26:12 * Morgan flexes his arms and shoulders Apr 22 00:27:25 *The girl strides right up to him with all the confidence one might have raised in a community where children are counted as nearer their Goddess than adults, and girls even more so* Apr 22 00:27:28 * Tuaan is now known as girl Apr 22 00:27:35 You're a good climber Apr 22 00:27:44 * Morgan inclines his head Apr 22 00:27:51 Thank you. Its something I enjoy Apr 22 00:28:45 * girl is one of the darkest of the children, her hair deep black, her eyes a warm brown Apr 22 00:29:06 Did you get those scars in battle? Apr 22 00:29:41 The ones on the lower part of my back were a punishment... the ones on my arms were from trying to save my first wife and daughter from a fire Apr 22 00:29:58 The second one is in battle then. Apr 22 00:30:51 You think so? Apr 22 00:30:56 * girl nods Apr 22 00:31:07 You and the fire were in battle. Apr 22 00:31:29 * Morgan nods slightly Apr 22 00:31:29 * girl has all the self-possession of Eisenfurstin Posen Apr 22 00:31:32 I suppose we were Apr 22 00:32:14 Good warriors have scars. Bad warriors and cowards only have graves. Apr 22 00:32:28 I had not considered it like that Apr 22 00:32:34 * girl nods Apr 22 00:32:43 What were you punished for? Apr 22 00:33:26 There was war in my country. My commander committed my company to an action that was going to get us killed. I disobeyed orders. Apr 22 00:34:49 * girl considers this Apr 22 00:35:04 This was a battle Apr 22 00:35:30 * Morgan shrugs slightly Apr 22 00:35:40 I proved him wrong. I was punished for it. Apr 22 00:35:55 You were the victor in the battle Apr 22 00:36:29 How do you figure? Apr 22 00:36:37 You proved him wrong Apr 22 00:37:33 I suppose so Apr 22 00:38:00 What other scars do you have? Apr 22 00:38:45 * Morgan points to a couple of circular divots in his skin Apr 22 00:39:16 Those are from molten glass exploding... *he points to the small straight one* I can't tell you what that one was Apr 22 00:39:25 Why? Apr 22 00:40:03 It probably doesn't matter anymore but... I gave my word that I wouldn't. Apr 22 00:40:11 * girl nods Apr 22 00:40:19 That's important Apr 22 00:40:26 * Morgan nods Apr 22 00:40:49 * Morgan parts the hair on his chin, showing a small straight line Apr 22 00:41:17 That one is from me trying to be clever and throwing a sword... Do you know what a longbow is? Apr 22 00:41:30 * girl nods Apr 22 00:41:51 I do. They are long, and are bows Apr 22 00:42:03 * girl doesn't seem to be messing with him Apr 22 00:42:15 * Morgan nods, pulling his boot off and showing her the scar on the top and bottom of his foot Apr 22 00:42:23 Thats from an arrow from a longbow Apr 22 00:42:51 * girl looks utterly trusting of his story despite the impossibility Apr 22 00:42:53 How? Apr 22 00:43:27 I've never really been able to understand it properly... I was trying to fire it and... it just happened. I'm -really- bad with a bow Apr 22 00:43:47 * girl nods Apr 22 00:44:14 I am bad with my letters and numbers Apr 22 00:44:40 They can be tough Apr 22 00:45:02 They get all jumbled up when I look at them Apr 22 00:45:57 like.... They swap places... Apr 22 00:46:08 * girl nods Apr 22 00:46:30 I knew a man who had the same Apr 22 00:46:43 Was he a great Warrior? Apr 22 00:47:47 He was very brave, and a very good sailor Apr 22 00:47:58 * girl nods Apr 22 00:48:02 He's dead now Apr 22 00:48:09 * Morgan nods Apr 22 00:48:36 He died in a battle Apr 22 00:49:38 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 22 00:55:58 * girl has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 22 01:31:01 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 22 01:33:55 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 22 12:11:57 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 22 12:46:07 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 22 12:47:16 They can be tough Apr 22 12:47:17 They get all jumbled up when I look at them Apr 22 12:47:17 like.... They swap places... Apr 22 12:47:17 * girl nods Apr 22 12:47:17 I knew a man who had the same Apr 22 12:47:19 Was he a great Warrior? Apr 22 12:47:21 He was very brave, and a very good sailor Apr 22 12:47:23 * girl nods Apr 22 12:47:25 He's dead now Apr 22 12:47:27 * Morgan nods Apr 22 12:47:29 He died in a battle Apr 22 12:51:58 * MollyK is now known as girl Apr 22 12:52:17 I have one Warrior scar already. Apr 22 12:52:59 *the people have gone back to their own climbing, socialising or supervising the children. It's cheerful but not overwhelmingly loud* Apr 22 12:53:28 Oh? Apr 22 12:56:13 ACTION shows him a scar on her thigh just above her knee. It's about a year old, and really awful. The skin looks gauged and lumpy, some of the underlying muscle must have gone. Chances are her flesh would have looked shredded, and the fix to it is uneven. Anywhere but Capperlucia, where one in seven are healers, and this girl would have bled to Apr 22 12:56:13 death Apr 22 12:57:00 What happened? Apr 22 12:57:26 A wild dog came to my yard and tried to get my baby sister Apr 22 12:57:54 * Morgan twists his leg, showing bite marks on his calf Apr 22 12:58:07 Didn't know you had wild dogs here... you protected your sister Apr 22 12:58:33 * girl crouches down "I had to kill it with a rock" Apr 22 12:58:54 * Morgan nods Apr 22 12:58:59 Unfortunate but necessary Apr 22 13:00:04 * girl nods "It is my first Warrior scar. I got it because I was courageous. No one can ever take it away from me" Apr 22 13:01:25 I think... we see our scars differently Apr 22 13:04:24 What happened to your leg? Apr 22 13:05:10 I was making my way into an enemy fort, and they had guard dogs... Apr 22 13:05:43 * girl nods "it hurts when they shake their heads" Apr 22 13:06:01 * Morgan nods Apr 22 13:06:06 Yes, it does Apr 22 13:06:24 * girl stands up Apr 22 13:07:55 Do your people in Theah Main know you are a great warrior? Apr 22 13:08:21 A few people think so. Most don't. Apr 22 13:09:02 But you have so many Warrior scars Apr 22 13:10:12 This is the first time I've not tried to hide them... and my people don't view scars like yours do Apr 22 13:11:27 * girl shrugs "some people here think I'm weird. Scars are okay and good that you survived, but they mostly don't know that they're courage marks like I do" Apr 22 13:12:16 You're not weird... you are different, thats all Apr 22 13:13:24 My great grandmother had the very best Warrior scar ever Apr 22 13:13:32 Oh? Apr 22 13:14:03 * girl touches her temple and the side of her head Apr 22 13:14:28 It was here, and it came from Tokaro Lanumoana Apr 22 13:14:57 The dragon? That is a good scar. Apr 22 13:15:04 * girl nods eagerly Apr 22 13:17:19 She took the dead to Motu Lanumoana, and saw some rocks had fallen and pinned Lanumoana down and she was in lots of pain and angry. My great grandmother pulled off the rocks, but Lanumoana's fire touched her face Apr 22 13:18:29 She got the scar -saving- the dragon... thats amazing. Apr 22 13:18:41 * girl nods, grinning Apr 22 13:18:49 She was very brave Apr 22 13:20:20 * Morgan nods Apr 22 13:20:26 Certainly sounds like it Apr 22 13:21:15 Some people said her scar wasn't very pretty, but she had her hair like yours so everyone could see it Apr 22 13:22:14 * Morgan nods Apr 22 13:23:35 If you go to the museum, you can see paintings of her. The old Queen made her the General of our army. Then my grandmother was, now my mother is. One day my sister or me will be. Apr 22 13:24:58 * Morgan nods Apr 22 13:25:04 You look forward to that? Apr 22 13:25:19 * girl nods eagerly Apr 22 13:25:38 I want to be the General Apr 22 13:28:33 Why? Apr 22 13:28:55 Because I am brave and would be a good leader Apr 22 13:32:23 * Morgan nods Apr 22 13:32:27 alright Apr 22 13:33:03 *Varick comes over* Vati, come see Emil climb! Apr 22 13:33:38 * girl looks at Varick "Hello, I'm KaeLani. Your hair is bright!" Apr 22 13:34:34 *Varick smiles* Okay, I'm Varick. Do you want to see my brother? He's a baby Apr 22 13:36:36 * Morgan looks round for HeinzHarold and Emil Apr 22 13:38:17 *They're over at a small wooden climbing wall. HH is gently holding the baby as he climbs* Apr 22 13:39:06 *KaeLani does go with them. She and Varick talk about their siblings* Apr 22 13:39:10 * girl is now known as HH Apr 22 13:39:28 Hey man, y' did well Apr 22 13:39:41 * Morgan shrugs, glancing back at the wall briefly Apr 22 13:40:06 Hoped for better... he's doing well... Apr 22 13:40:12 * HH nods Apr 22 13:40:36 Seems t' be enjoying it. Reck'n we can knock one up at Hafenlohr? Apr 22 13:43:28 * Morgan nods Apr 22 13:43:31 Yeah, I reckon so Apr 22 13:46:05 *Emil does seem to be having fun grasping at the holds and finding them with his feet, pulling up. There's a few more small children, and very enthusiastic fathers, uncles, grandpas and other village men encouraging the children and each other. The two women are hardly noticeable Apr 22 13:47:15 * Morgan gets close, encouraging the boy Apr 22 13:47:21 K: why is your brother not light like you? Apr 22 13:47:49 V: he's adopted Apr 22 13:48:27 K: Oh, that's rare Apr 22 13:49:05 V: I'm adopted too. That means my parents choose me and Emil to be their children Apr 22 13:49:37 * HH watches Morgan a moment, whispering "that's pretty sweet, man" Apr 22 13:50:35 * Morgan nods, smiling Apr 22 13:50:50 He's starting to come round to it Apr 22 13:52:24 K: do you want to climb with me, Varick? Apr 22 13:52:40 *Varick looks to Morgan* can I go and climb please? Apr 22 13:54:52 * Morgan takes a breath and nods Apr 22 13:54:53 Be careful Apr 22 13:56:52 K: the healers are here, don't worry Apr 22 13:59:53 *Varick goes with the girl, talking* Apr 22 14:00:07 Prob'ly a good job he's so young, man Apr 22 14:01:09 Because he'll bounce? Apr 22 14:03:39 Nah, don't want 'im smitten with a lassie thousands o' miles away Apr 22 14:07:15 Ah... the general of the army, too Apr 22 14:07:37 She's a bit young f' that! Apr 22 14:07:47 Its in her future... her or her sister Apr 22 14:10:48 How come? Apr 22 14:11:09 Her mothers the general... as was her mother and hers before her Apr 22 14:13:13 Hereditary military position... never get tha' back home Apr 22 14:15:33 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 22 14:15:51 No... though back home its mostly to do with how much money you've got and how powerful your friends are Apr 22 14:21:50 * HH nods Apr 22 14:22:09 Seems like a nice enough lassie Apr 22 14:25:36 Little bit strange... she has an unusual view of scars Apr 22 14:26:37 Yeah? You wanna help yer babe? Apr 22 14:27:30 * Morgan nods, taking over from HeinzHarold Apr 22 14:27:46 She thinks they're marks of battles... calls them warrior scars Apr 22 14:28:11 * HH nods Apr 22 14:28:23 That sounds pretty awesome, gotta admit Apr 22 14:28:34 * Morgan nods, drawing a breath Apr 22 14:29:06 Says people think she's weird... scars are okay and good that you survived, but they don't know they're courage marks like she does... Apr 22 14:30:08 Huh... lassie might have a point... I ne'er got a scar from summat I didn't do Apr 22 14:30:33 * Morgan nods Apr 22 14:30:44 Yeah... that ones gonn' take some thinking about Apr 22 14:31:33 * HH nods. Emil is doing a fairly good job Apr 22 14:32:16 * Morgan heaps praise on the boy Apr 22 14:33:20 *Another man comes over, smiling* Your child did well Apr 22 14:37:37 * Morgan nods Apr 22 14:37:43 Very well for his first time Apr 22 14:40:57 *The man nods, smiling. People seem to gravitate towards the food tables. There seems to be no paying, but also no one is being greedy, just taking what they need. They all sit on the ground together. Varick and his new friend sit with them. Emil eats from Morgan's plate, taking handfuls* Apr 22 14:41:10 K: Are you going to try the biggest wall again? Apr 22 14:42:20 * Morgan nods Apr 22 14:42:31 At some point. Its unusual for me to not be able to climb something Apr 22 14:45:38 K: the wall is very difficult. No one manages to get to the top Apr 22 14:45:55 V: My Vati will, he climbs to the crow's nest! Apr 22 14:46:46 I'm fairly good at climbing, but that wall is -really- difficult Apr 22 14:48:19 K: how high are your crows? Apr 22 14:48:29 * HH smiles, eating some rice Apr 22 14:48:57 Its called a crows nest, its a part of the mast on ships... I think ours is about two hundred and fifty feet up Apr 22 14:49:22 K: That is high. Why is it so high? Apr 22 14:50:40 So we can see farther... Apr 22 14:53:44 K: *she nods, eating* what is your home like? There is some pictures of Theah Main in the Museum Apr 22 14:54:26 This time of year, its cold... and with the war so recent, things are difficult... there's barely enough food to go around Apr 22 14:54:46 K: cold like the sea? Apr 22 14:56:12 colder. Where my brother lives, there's so much snow they can't get out of the houses very easily Apr 22 14:56:51 *She looks interested* Snow is white dust that comes from the sky? Apr 22 14:57:14 *Varick giggles* no, it's like ice! Apr 22 14:57:44 Its frozen water, but in very small pieces, so small it gets pushed about by the wind Apr 22 14:57:50 K: I have never seen snow or ice Apr 22 14:58:06 * Morgan looks round for any of his crew Apr 22 14:59:04 *there is none, only Heinzharold* Apr 22 15:00:34 HeinzHarold, See if you can get me a cup of fresh water... Apr 22 15:00:59 *he goes to do so* Apr 22 15:01:24 K: My mother thinks she might get to meet the Ambassador today Apr 22 15:02:19 * Morgan nods Apr 22 15:02:28 I'll ask her when she gets home Apr 22 15:03:15 K: Is she a warrior too? Apr 22 15:04:01 In a sense... things are different in my home to here... women aren't in charge as much Apr 22 15:04:13 K: why? Apr 22 15:04:22 Just the way it is Apr 22 15:05:38 K: what about your Generals? Apr 22 15:05:50 men Apr 22 15:06:08 K: Oh... okay Apr 22 15:06:50 Our cultures are very different from one another Apr 22 15:08:53 K: Are your families happy? Apr 22 15:09:15 Some of them. We're not all as close as everyone here Apr 22 15:09:46 K: Oh. Is that good or bad? Apr 22 15:10:30 I'm not entirely sure... a bit of both maybe Apr 22 15:12:02 * HH brings him the water Apr 22 15:13:05 * Morgan takes it, thanking him Apr 22 15:13:16 I'm told magic is ok here... is that right? Apr 22 15:13:52 K: *she nods* lots of people can do it Apr 22 15:14:33 * Morgan nods, pouring some water into a cup before concentrating on the half thats left, freezing it Apr 22 15:16:28 *she watches it change* that's ice? Apr 22 15:17:05 * Morgan nods Apr 22 15:17:10 Want to feel it? Its cold. Apr 22 15:18:40 *She touches it, then looks at her finger* it's colder than the sea and hard! Apr 22 15:18:56 * Morgan nods, tapping it out of the cup onto his hand Apr 22 15:20:37 *she looks shocked* you can hold water and none runs away Apr 22 15:20:55 It'll melt, slowly Apr 22 15:21:43 K: Can I hold it? Apr 22 15:21:53 * Morgan nods, offering it to her Apr 22 15:23:22 *she holds it, trying to squeeze it. Other children come to look* Apr 22 15:23:40 V: *he looks at Morgan, shrugging* it's just ice Apr 22 15:24:01 They've never seen it before, Varick... its completely new to them Apr 22 15:25:24 *the children hand it around, and adults join too. Everyone looks impressed by it. Slowly it's melting* Apr 22 15:25:51 * Morgan smiles, watching them as he sips water from the other cup Apr 22 15:28:17 *Emil tries to get the cup* Apr 22 15:29:09 * Morgan lets him get to it, stopping him from upending it on himself Apr 22 15:29:52 *he starts to cry* Apr 22 15:30:07 Oh what's wrong Lamchenn? Apr 22 15:30:33 Ah... now... is it milk you're after? Apr 22 15:30:50 *there's automatically plenty of concerned looks from the adults, though none is judgmental or irritated* Apr 22 15:31:14 *Emil continues to cry* Apr 22 15:31:27 * Morgan fishes in the bag, getting out the bottle with the milk Apr 22 15:35:35 *he reaches for this too* Apr 22 15:35:44 Thats what I thought... Apr 22 15:36:18 * Morgan shakes it to see if any is still frozen before warming it and tasting it to make sure it hasn't spoiled Apr 22 15:37:55 *it has lasted well frozen* Apr 22 15:38:14 * Morgan nods, pouring some into the cup before offering it to Emil Apr 22 15:40:03 *Emil drinks it rapidly. HH looks around* Apr 22 15:40:18 $nursing man at your two o'clock$ Apr 22 15:40:36 $Thats nice. Perhaps he'd be willing to refill the bottle$ Apr 22 15:42:06 * HH watches him for signs of sarcasm Apr 22 15:43:29 *The man does indeed have a toddler cradled in his lap, one side of his chest covering pushed down. He looks lovingly at his child as they feed, stroking their hair* Apr 22 15:43:56 $It shouldn't but that sits unnatural to me$ Apr 22 15:45:07 $yep. Not what our nipples are for, man$ Apr 22 15:49:12 * Morgan shrugs slightly, refilling the cup to feed Emil Apr 22 15:51:18 $not sure what they -are- for though$ Apr 22 15:52:36 $God knows$ Apr 22 15:54:54 *Emil looks sleepy with about a quarter left* Apr 22 15:55:57 *Tua'an has spent most of the time socialising as well as engaging with children and taking care of them. He seems very well liked* Apr 22 15:56:29 * Morgan gently rocks the boy in his lap after burping him Apr 22 15:57:18 *Emil goes to sleep. Varick would usually take a nap, but insists on going to play with the children. HH lounges in the sun* Apr 22 15:57:40 Spose we should put on more o' that cream Apr 22 16:00:50 * Morgan nods, digging it out of the bag and applying some gently to the sleeping child before topping up his own Apr 22 16:01:05 Grab Varick and do his would you? I want to talk to Tua'an Apr 22 16:01:26 As Mr Ambassador wishes Apr 22 16:01:42 * HH takes the cream over to Varick Apr 22 16:05:42 * Morgan calls quietly to Tua'an Apr 22 16:08:03 * HH comes over, sitting on the ground beside Morgan and Emil, smiling at the sleeping child Apr 22 16:08:09 * HH is now known as Tuaan Apr 22 16:09:14 I'm not sure of the etiquette... do you think anyone would be willing to express to refill the milk bottle? Apr 22 16:11:17 * Tuaan nods "of course. Do you want me to ask?" Apr 22 16:11:35 please Apr 22 16:12:17 * Tuaan nods, holding out his hand "one of the women is nursing, would you prefer I ask her first?" Apr 22 16:13:33 * Morgan hands him the bottle Apr 22 16:13:58 No... if there is no difference in the milk, it'd be wrong for me to dictate who it comes from Apr 22 16:16:20 * Tuaan nods, getting up and heading towards a small group of men watching some toddlers playing with a hollow ball with holes carved from wood Apr 22 16:17:12 * Morgan sighs quietly before humming quietly as he rocks Emil in his lap Apr 22 16:20:03 *HH brings the cream back before going to climb on of the easy walls. A random villager comes to sit by Morgan* how old is your child? Apr 22 16:20:38 About nine months Apr 22 16:20:46 * Tuaan is now known as Man Apr 22 16:20:57 It's a nice age. They are so curious Apr 22 16:21:03 * Morgan nods Apr 22 16:21:27 He has faced a lot of change already... he's a wonderful little boy Apr 22 16:23:52 Is the Ambassador so dark? Apr 22 16:24:49 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 22 16:24:59 She's quite fair skinned... Emil is adopted. Apr 22 16:25:48 * Man nods Apr 22 16:26:17 One of my sons is adopted, his parents were my cousins but they died Apr 22 16:26:26 I'm sorry to hear that Apr 22 16:28:54 * Man nods Apr 22 16:29:28 It was twenty years ago now. He is a carpenter Apr 22 16:29:47 * Morgan nods, smiling slightly Apr 22 16:30:10 I've dabbled in that recently... chairs and a crib so far Apr 22 16:31:27 * Man nods Apr 22 16:32:16 He makes cribs where the base can be lowered and the side drops Apr 22 16:33:35 That would make life much easier Apr 22 16:35:31 My family would be honoured to gift you one? Apr 22 16:35:50 Really? Apr 22 16:35:53 * Morgan looks surprised Apr 22 16:36:15 We'd be honoured to receive it... Apr 22 16:39:33 * Man nods, smiling "Do you want it to the house or the ship?" Apr 22 16:39:57 The ship, please... Apr 22 16:42:53 * Man nods, smiling Apr 22 16:43:25 I'll make sure it's done as soon as it can be Apr 22 16:43:47 No hurry... we're here for a week Apr 22 16:46:33 * Man nods Apr 22 16:46:39 Do you like our home? Apr 22 16:47:23 I'm not very good at dealing with the heat... where I'm from is much colder most of the time, but it is very beautiful here Apr 22 16:48:59 * Man nods Apr 22 16:49:24 I held the ice. It happens to the water there? Apr 22 16:50:10 * Morgan nods Apr 22 16:50:31 Quite a bit... sometimes it gets cold enough that whole lakes do it Apr 22 16:54:04 I can't imagine it Apr 22 16:54:12 * Morgan nods Apr 22 16:54:19 I couldn't imagine seeing dragons before we came here Apr 22 16:56:36 I'm still trying to work out how to make snow to show the young ones Apr 22 16:57:55 They would like that Apr 22 16:58:28 * Morgan nods Apr 22 17:02:26 *Tua'an brings him back the bottle full about fifteen minutes later* Apr 22 17:02:51 * Morgan takes it, thanking him before concentrating on freezing it and tucking it in his bag Apr 22 17:05:34 *other men come to sit with them in the next hour. They talk about all manner of things to do with their families, their children, and the community. It's like he as a man with a baby is automatically part of their group. But by three o'clock, Varick looks to be flagging, and HH brings him over* Apr 22 17:05:37 * Man is now known as HH Apr 22 17:06:22 Hey man, figure we got mebbie an hour before Varick falls asleep standin', didn't know if you wanted another climb b'fore we go? Apr 22 17:06:31 * Morgan nods Apr 22 17:06:39 I'll give it a go then we'll take them back Apr 22 17:09:20 * HH takes Emil, letting him go. Everyone gathers to watch Apr 22 17:09:59 * Morgan climbs up to the platform, tying the safety line securely before starting to climb, his movements efficient Apr 22 17:10:36 *he gets about fifteen feet from the top before slipping* Apr 22 17:10:56 *the people around cheer his attempt* Apr 22 17:11:31 * Morgan sighs, looking over at HeinzHarold Apr 22 17:11:36 $time to go?$ Apr 22 17:11:52 $yeah man, best had$ Apr 22 17:12:05 * Morgan nods, untethering himself and climbing down Apr 22 17:13:26 * Morgan gathers up his things before flinging the last of the water into the air, concentrating to turn it to snow Apr 22 17:14:27 *some is snow, some is more like hail, but both delight and astound the people there* Apr 22 17:15:20 Close enough... Apr 22 17:15:39 * Morgan looks at HeinzHarold Apr 22 17:15:48 You want to take Emil and I'll take Varick? Apr 22 17:16:00 You gon' tie him to me? Apr 22 17:16:13 * Morgan nods Apr 22 17:18:49 * Morgan spends a couple of minutes tying the wrap around HeinzHarold, making sure its all secure before going to Varick Apr 22 17:19:02 You want to get on my back? I'll carry you back to the house Apr 22 17:19:17 *Varick nods, climbing up* Apr 22 17:19:46 Tua'an: Do you want me to show you the way back? Apr 22 17:20:10 I think we'll be ok... stay and spend some time with your friends Apr 22 17:22:48 *He says goodbye to them all. Other people say goodbye too, marvelling on how close he got. They make their way back down* Apr 22 17:22:56 Y' got really close, man Apr 22 17:25:52 * Morgan nods Apr 22 17:26:06 I suppose I was going to find -something- I can't climb at some point Apr 22 17:47:01 V: Don't give up, Vati! Apr 22 17:48:22 We'll see if we've got time to do it again before we go Apr 22 17:49:07 Not like we're needed for much else Apr 22 17:49:27 No, but... I'm sure there's other things we'll want to do Apr 22 17:51:14 Whatcha reck'n Varick? Think we can stand t' go there again b'fore we go home? Apr 22 17:51:27 V: yes! I can see my friend then Apr 22 17:55:28 * HH nods, looking down Apr 22 17:55:37 This one's asleep Apr 22 17:55:43 * Morgan nods Apr 22 17:56:01 He was snoozing in my lap before I tried that wall again... its been a busy morning for him Apr 22 17:57:14 * HH nods, smiling Apr 22 17:57:26 'S ackshully kinda nice Apr 22 17:57:41 * Morgan nods Apr 22 17:57:44 its... grounding. Apr 22 18:00:02 * HH nods "gon' need you t' teach me for my own babes" Apr 22 18:00:52 You're doing fine Apr 22 18:02:11 * HH nods. They're nearly back when a weird little voice says "food" from the bushes Apr 22 18:02:53 * Morgan stops Apr 22 18:02:58 Is that one of those birds? Apr 22 18:04:22 Hope so, or y' finally gon' face the goblins yer always blamin' Apr 22 18:04:41 Don't think goblins ask for food like that Apr 22 18:04:53 Yer the expert, not me Apr 22 18:04:58 * Morgan rummages in his bag for any of the food from lunch Apr 22 18:05:02 * HH stops, looking around Apr 22 18:05:16 *he still has a bit of bread and cheese* Apr 22 18:06:09 * Morgan breaks it into pieces, dropping it near the bush Apr 22 18:07:18 *the big red and rainbow bird strolls out, eating it leisurely Apr 22 18:07:30 No one back home would believe this thing Apr 22 18:07:48 * Morgan nods Apr 22 18:07:56 Its bonkers Apr 22 18:41:27 *Once it's finished eating it says "thanks" before flying up into the trees Apr 22 18:41:40 * Morgan looks surprised Apr 22 18:41:54 * HH chuckles Apr 22 18:42:06 Man, this place is odd Apr 22 18:42:17 * Morgan nods, resuming his walking Apr 22 18:42:36 V: I wish we had these birds at home Apr 22 18:42:49 * Morgan nods Apr 22 18:42:55 That'd be amazing Apr 22 18:43:36 $could teach one to say bubbies anytime it sees Inga$ Apr 22 18:44:23 $that would be funny$ Apr 22 18:44:52 What time y' reck'n they'll come home? Apr 22 18:45:08 Before our evening meal apparently Apr 22 18:45:21 * HH sighs Apr 22 18:45:24 Right Apr 22 18:46:00 * Morgan pats his shoulder Apr 22 18:46:01 I know man Apr 22 18:46:40 V: Will Mama be home before bedtime? Apr 22 18:46:55 * Morgan nods Apr 22 18:46:58 Should be Apr 22 18:48:33 *they get back without issue. The staff immediately see to drinks, snacks, Emil's nappy cloths. Varick plays quietly in the parlour with Emil Apr 22 18:48:47 Go for a swim if y' want, man Apr 22 18:49:26 I'm gonn' get the mirrors setup so they can see the beach if they look Apr 22 18:49:45 * HH nods, settling with the kids Apr 22 18:50:43 * Morgan wanders up to the bedroom, propping the mirrors up so they look out toward the beach and sea Apr 22 18:51:19 *all the mirrors ask if they got there safe, how they are, and when they can talk* Apr 22 18:52:30 * Morgan writes out a single note, leaving it where it can be seen by all three mirrors saying he'll leave arrangements later to talk Apr 22 18:53:15 *this works fine. The room smells of rose and lavender Apr 22 18:54:12 * Morgan sighs, going back downstairs to join HeinzHarold with coffee Apr 22 18:55:20 *everything is calm and tidy, so when Molly and Inga arrive just after five, it's to a peaceful house* Apr 22 18:56:11 * Morgan gets up, going to Molly Apr 22 18:56:19 * HH is now known as Molly Apr 22 18:56:56 * Molly smiles "well now, isn't it quiet here!" Apr 22 18:57:41 *Emil suddenly starts crying as if he never thought he'd see her again, holding up his arms* Apr 22 18:57:53 * Morgan looks at him Apr 22 18:58:18 Don't overdo it lad, it'll lessen the effect if you really do need her Apr 22 18:58:38 * Molly immediately goes to get him, picking him up and cuddling him Apr 22 18:59:01 HH: $i need to get Inga that well trained$ Apr 22 18:59:24 * Morgan chuckles, going to get them all drinks Apr 22 18:59:56 *HH hugs Inga. By the time she's back in, Molly is sat nursing the baby* Apr 22 19:01:09 First things first... did you meet the general of the army? Apr 22 19:01:38 Hmm? Oh, yes we did Apr 22 19:02:16 I've met her daughter Apr 22 19:02:48 * Molly nods, looking drowsy Apr 22 19:03:01 Which one, I think she has two Apr 22 19:04:38 Uhhh... KaeLani... Apr 22 19:04:46 * Molly nods Apr 22 19:04:59 They hope she'll be the next General... Apr 22 19:05:44 *HH and Inga take Varick to the kitchen for his tea* Apr 22 19:06:17 * Morgan nods Apr 22 19:06:21 So she was saying Apr 22 19:06:32 * Molly nods Apr 22 19:06:48 Pull a cushion over and sit close, my love? Apr 22 19:07:35 * Morgan nods, doing so Apr 22 19:07:38 Are you alright? Apr 22 19:08:17 * Molly nods, stroking his hair Apr 22 19:08:28 I'm tired, and I missed you Apr 22 19:08:42 And I you love Apr 22 19:11:41 * Molly keeps stroking Apr 22 19:11:51 Tell me about your day, hmm? Apr 22 19:12:20 * Morgan shrugs Apr 22 19:12:42 We went to the climbing walls... Emil did a little climbing, Varick spent some time with KaeLani Apr 22 19:14:37 Mmm that sounds nice, did you get sunburn? Apr 22 19:14:55 I don't -think- so... we put more cream on after lunch Apr 22 19:18:01 Mmhmm I'll check later, hmm? *she sounds sleepy* Apr 22 19:18:15 Come on, lets get you fed so you can have an early night Apr 22 19:19:46 [Sadly I don't think you mean the sort of early night I desperately want!] Apr 22 19:20:46 [No, you are nearly asleep already love] Apr 22 19:21:55 I'll be fine shortly, I just need a little sit down Apr 22 19:23:11 * Morgan nods Apr 22 19:23:16 KaeLani is an odd one Apr 22 19:24:46 Whyso, my love? Apr 22 19:25:36 She's got some peculiar views Apr 22 19:27:06 What are they? Apr 22 19:27:41 She refers to scars as Warrior scars.... Apr 22 19:31:15 Why? Apr 22 19:31:43 Tough to say.... She thinks of them as marks of courage... she says warriors have scars, cowards only have graves Apr 22 19:36:53 That's rather deep for an eight year old Apr 22 19:37:00 * Morgan nods Apr 22 19:37:08 Like I said... a bit odd Apr 22 20:01:09 What makes you of that? Apr 22 20:02:07 * Morgan shrugs Apr 22 20:02:18 I can see her logic... Apr 22 20:05:17 Mmm me too. Especially yours Apr 22 20:05:31 She decided they were battle scars Apr 22 20:05:41 Oh? Apr 22 20:05:47 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:05:55 * Molly keeps stroking his hair Apr 22 20:06:01 I heard her telling a boy how awesome they are, then she came over to ask how I got them Apr 22 20:06:12 You told her? Apr 22 20:07:11 These people don't lie... I wasn't comfortable lying to her Apr 22 20:07:20 * Molly nods Apr 22 20:07:31 What did she say? Apr 22 20:07:45 She decided they were battles, so the scars are warriors scars Apr 22 20:08:13 * Molly nods "That does make sense" Apr 22 20:09:24 * Morgan shrugs Apr 22 20:10:59 You disagree, or you are somewhat off-kilter over it? Apr 22 20:11:14 A little of the former, mostly the latter... Apr 22 20:11:33 * Molly nods Apr 22 20:11:39 Understandable... Apr 22 20:11:51 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:13:35 Imagine being so small, and you believe scars are the marks of a warrior... then you meet a man so tall, with your hair, and all the scars... how formidable and powerful he would seem to you... Apr 22 20:14:19 She asked if the people of Theah Main know I'm a great warrior... makes more sense now Apr 22 20:14:40 * Molly nods, smiling, her eyes closed Apr 22 20:14:49 I think it's a great compliment Apr 22 20:15:25 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:15:29 I think so Apr 22 20:18:00 * Molly tilts her head Apr 22 20:18:08 You weren't in your shirt? Apr 22 20:18:45 I was trying to climb a wall... after I'd tried a couple of times I took it off and tucked it under the safety rope... Apr 22 20:19:36 Mmhmm... now there's a pleasant thought Apr 22 20:19:53 * Morgan shrugs Apr 22 20:20:46 Did you enjoy your climbing? Apr 22 20:21:10 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:21:15 Apart from falling off every time Apr 22 20:21:38 It's as difficult as they say? Apr 22 20:21:52 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:21:55 I couldn't do it Apr 22 20:22:32 That is a surprise Apr 22 20:22:46 It really is very difficult Apr 22 20:23:01 Will you try again? Apr 22 20:24:43 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:24:48 If we have time Apr 22 20:25:47 We'll make time, I want to see you Apr 22 20:26:52 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:27:31 I've set the mirrors up near the window so they can see the sea and whatnot if they happen to look... they all want to talk soon Apr 22 20:27:39 * Molly nods Apr 22 20:28:13 I'll be out about the same time tomorrow. She wishes to show me their museum and hospital Apr 22 20:28:42 I see Apr 22 20:29:11 You've found it difficult today? *she swaps Emil to the other breast* Apr 22 20:29:44 Somewhat... I'm more wondering if there'll be time to actually talk trade... Apr 22 20:30:35 * Molly nods "we do that too" Apr 22 20:31:22 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:31:35 Has Betuana told her children about Emil? Apr 22 20:32:40 Yes she has Apr 22 20:32:58 That explains this morning Apr 22 20:33:53 That Princess Riyah was so interested in him? Apr 22 20:33:58 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:34:04 He got very shy... Apr 22 20:36:39 * Molly nods, stroking the baby's hair this time Apr 22 20:36:49 He seems to be becoming more attached to me Apr 22 20:37:30 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:37:35 He's playing you a little, too... Apr 22 20:38:07 * Molly smiles Apr 22 20:38:28 I believe that is excusable for one so gorgeous Apr 22 20:38:53 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:39:04 He's been really good... they both have today Apr 22 20:39:57 That's good. Have you enjoyed your time with them? Apr 22 20:40:03 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:40:17 I had HeinzHarold use the wrap on the way back... Apr 22 20:40:23 Oh? Apr 22 20:41:39 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:41:48 I was carrying Varick... he hadn't had a nap Apr 22 20:42:31 He will be ready for bed soon Apr 22 20:44:14 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:44:29 I suspect that'll be you doing that... he was asking if you'd be back in time for bedtime Apr 22 20:44:57 * Molly shakes her head Apr 22 20:45:22 I don't want that. Once they are in bed and we're waiting for dinner, let's go in the sea? Apr 22 20:47:05 Bit far isn't it? Apr 22 20:49:48 I think I can manage, my love Apr 22 20:50:51 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:50:58 I suppose HeinzHarold and Inga will be here... Apr 22 20:52:21 * Molly nods Apr 22 20:52:34 I'm sure they won't mind, we won't be long Apr 22 20:52:47 Will we not? Apr 22 20:53:01 * Molly smiles Apr 22 20:53:14 We'll need to be back for dinner... Apr 22 20:53:58 * Morgan nods Apr 22 20:54:42 * Molly smiles Apr 22 20:54:48 The palace was nice Apr 22 20:55:24 Should be, its a palace Apr 22 20:56:24 * Molly smiles Apr 22 20:56:29 It's very cool Apr 22 20:57:02 Oh? Apr 22 20:57:22 You -almost- need all the clothes you already have on! Apr 22 20:58:23 That must feel unusual, compared to every other moment here Apr 22 20:59:00 * Molly nods, smiling Apr 22 20:59:06 It does Apr 22 20:59:28 Did you need more milk? Apr 22 20:59:57 * Morgan shrugs Apr 22 21:00:03 I got some but it wasn't needed Apr 22 21:01:09 * Molly nods Apr 22 21:01:17 Did it last? Apr 22 21:01:31 I froze it Apr 22 21:01:37 * Molly smiles Apr 22 21:01:40 How clever Apr 22 21:04:14 * Morgan nods Apr 22 21:04:21 They've never seen ice here... Apr 22 21:04:53 * Molly smiles Apr 22 21:04:58 Oh! Of course! Apr 22 21:05:22 It was well received Apr 22 21:07:01 Were they shocked? Apr 22 21:07:55 A little... they all seemed really... happy to see it... Apr 22 21:08:34 I suppose if you'd never seen it before... Apr 22 21:08:48 * Morgan nods Apr 22 21:08:49 quite Apr 22 21:09:03 They have wild dogs here... Apr 22 21:10:18 Do they? Apr 22 21:10:23 * Morgan nods Apr 22 21:10:52 KaeLani showed me a scar she got from one... it was trying to take her sister... if healers weren't so commonplace here, that girl would not have survived Apr 22 21:13:09 Hmm... I should ask Betuana about them tomorrow Apr 22 21:13:14 * Morgan nods Apr 22 21:16:08 * Molly watches Emil come off and smile at her Apr 22 21:16:27 Is that better, Lammchen? Apr 22 21:16:41 E: Mmmmmm mmmm Apr 22 21:17:11 * Molly smiles, pulling what counts in Capperlucia as a top back into place Apr 22 21:17:28 Perhaps I should increase the supply and leave more tomorrow? Apr 22 21:20:37 We managed today love Apr 22 21:21:11 * Molly nods, sitting Emil up to burp him Apr 22 21:21:24 It's good that you were all fine Apr 22 21:22:45 * Morgan nods Apr 22 21:22:48 It was very strange Apr 22 21:24:15 Why, my love. *the baby burps as she pats his back* Apr 22 21:26:31 Its the longest I've been in charge of such a young child... or any child with the exception of the time Varick and I got stuck in the forest Apr 22 21:27:36 Not with Jana? Apr 22 21:28:01 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 22 21:28:10 Dietlinde was always nearby, and we were never apart that long Apr 22 21:31:05 Do you regret not having the responsibility alone more often? Apr 22 21:31:20 * Morgan sighs Apr 22 21:31:26 I don't know. Its just how it was Apr 22 21:33:09 * Molly nods Apr 22 21:33:29 You'll be able to do it more with the boys once we're home Apr 22 21:34:40 I'll have work to do Apr 22 21:39:35 * Molly looks to Emil with a smile "You had best make the most of having your Vati to yourself before we leave then, Lammchen" Apr 22 21:39:59 * Morgan smiles slightly Apr 22 21:40:14 Did you meet Tua'an's prospective? Apr 22 21:42:47 I don't think so? Apr 22 21:45:05 She's the buyer for cloths and fabrics I think... Apr 22 21:45:22 Oh, Annis? Apr 22 21:47:31 Thats it Apr 22 21:48:57 I did, she seems lovely Apr 22 21:50:01 He's very proud of her I think Apr 22 21:51:02 * Molly smiles Apr 22 21:51:22 She's not much older than I am, and is already in a very high position Apr 22 21:51:51 * Morgan nods Apr 22 21:53:26 It's no wonder he is proud and working so hard to earn Approval Apr 22 21:53:48 * Morgan nods Apr 22 21:53:53 He's very good with the children Apr 22 21:55:44 * Molly nods Apr 22 21:56:43 It is something they do during the Approval process. Witnesses have to vouch that they have seen they are men of good temperament, kind, respectful children and so on Apr 22 21:57:19 * Morgan nods Apr 22 21:58:18 * Molly smiles Apr 22 21:58:47 Of course, helping with the Ambassor's children will not do his Approval any harm! Apr 22 21:59:20 * Morgan nods Apr 22 21:59:22 Good Apr 22 22:01:20 * Molly bounces Emil on her lap. Varick comes in "Mama, will you put me to bed, I'm tired" Apr 22 22:02:16 * Molly stands up, handing Emil to Morgan "I think Emil will need changing, my love" Apr 22 22:03:06 * Morgan narrows his eyes Apr 22 22:03:12 I'm noticing a trend with this... Apr 22 22:05:49 * Morgan gets the things, changing the boy Apr 22 22:06:12 * Molly takes Varick up. Emil tries to escape again Apr 22 22:06:17 * Molly is now known as Inga Apr 22 22:06:46 I: Do you need help, Morgan? *HH says from the kitchen* He always has! Apr 22 22:07:29 Maybe I'll chop his legs off, he won't be so mobile then Apr 22 22:07:44 * Morgan moves, fetching the boy before plonking him back down Apr 22 22:08:53 * Inga comes to sit with them, making faces at Emil to keep him still. She speaks quietly Apr 22 22:09:14 I think she's alright. It was a busy day, and she talked about you often Apr 22 22:09:23 Oh? Apr 22 22:09:30 She missed you Apr 22 22:10:38 * Morgan nods Apr 22 22:10:43 I missed her a great deal Apr 22 22:12:19 * Inga smiles Apr 22 22:12:35 Do you want us to stay with the boys so you can go for a walk? Apr 22 22:12:48 please... she wants to go in the sea I think Apr 22 22:14:14 That will be good, so she can be a wife for a while and not an Ambassador Apr 22 22:14:28 * Morgan nods Apr 22 22:15:15 How was Heinzharold? Apr 22 22:15:53 Helpful. He missed you a great deal Apr 22 22:18:45 * Inga smiles "I missed him too. I missed his silly comments" Apr 22 22:19:21 By that you mean everything he ever says... Apr 22 22:21:04 * Inga smiles Apr 22 22:21:12 Most things Apr 22 22:21:29 *Emil is soon cleaned up* Apr 22 22:21:33 * Morgan smiles, sitting Emil in his lap Apr 22 22:23:08 It's very strange that the men don't stare, even when I'm wearing this. Dreiser stared at us from when we were about Varick's age, and then other men once these happened *she points to her chest* it's just how it always is Apr 22 22:23:28 * Morgan nods Apr 22 22:24:21 Dreiser is... -was- a despicable creature... but yes, it is quite the change here Apr 22 22:24:27 * Inga nods Apr 22 22:25:02 Molly says it's what it must be like to be a man. You can do anywhere and people aren't looking at you, apart from a few women now and then Apr 22 22:25:20 * Morgan shrugs slightly Apr 22 22:25:35 She's probably right Apr 22 22:26:15 It's quite nice Apr 22 22:26:24 * Morgan nods Apr 22 22:26:50 *Emil yawns, cuddling in* Apr 22 22:27:23 Think its time for your bed little man Apr 22 22:28:18 * Inga goes back to the kitchen. Molly is upstairs still, but when he gets to the boys' room he's already fast asleep Apr 22 22:28:46 * Morgan quietly puts him in the crib, making sure neither of the boys wake before backing quietly out of the room Apr 22 22:28:58 * Inga is now known as Molly Apr 22 22:29:17 * Molly is in their room getting towels Apr 22 22:29:22 All sleeping? Apr 22 22:29:27 aye Apr 22 22:29:36 * Molly nods, smiling Apr 22 22:29:48 * Morgan goes to the mirrors, writing times to speak to them in the afternoon before covering them Apr 22 22:30:02 Are you ready, or do you need to tarry here a minute? Apr 22 22:30:20 I'm ready Apr 22 22:31:28 * Molly nods, heading down through the house and across the sand to the water's edge. It's here that she drops the towels on the sand, along with her skirt Apr 22 22:32:52 * Morgan flexes his shoulders before pulling his shirt off Apr 22 22:33:53 * Molly watches him with a smile before undoing her top and covering her breasts with a forearm Apr 22 22:34:08 Good job I covered the mirrors... Apr 22 22:34:24 * Molly shrugs Apr 22 22:34:55 It's not much worse than they'll see when I'm nursing at home Apr 22 22:35:13 Even so Apr 22 22:35:21 * Molly drops their top with the rest, just in the tie on underwear Apr 22 22:35:54 I didn't travel a whole month to my house far far away only to have to be covered up in the sea! Apr 22 22:36:20 * Morgan shrugs Apr 22 22:36:22 As you wish love Apr 22 22:36:40 * Molly smiles, going into the water Apr 22 22:36:47 Ohhhh that's so nice! Apr 22 22:37:37 * Morgan follows her in Apr 22 22:38:01 * Molly goes deeper, the waves are quite gentle and they're soon past the breakers, her breasts covered now Apr 22 22:38:12 I've never felt the moving water before Apr 22 22:39:04 No? Apr 22 22:39:26 I've only been in lakes or pools Apr 22 22:40:08 * Morgan nods Apr 22 22:40:12 Got a life of its own... Apr 22 22:40:35 * Molly smiles "Yes, it feels so alive... like the sea is breathing" Apr 22 22:40:51 * Morgan nods Apr 22 22:40:59 She has moods... Apr 22 22:41:33 * Molly nods Apr 22 22:41:57 The sea is a Mistress many Sailors can never make a parting from... Apr 22 22:42:35 * Morgan nods Apr 22 22:43:49 * Molly smiles Apr 22 22:44:08 In this regard, and this regard only, I can be a tolerant wife... Apr 22 22:44:35 * Morgan nods, starting to float Apr 22 22:44:50 I got fifteen feet from the top... Apr 22 22:45:03 Oh, that is so close! Apr 22 22:45:20 * Molly giggles "I may have said that before..." Apr 22 22:45:50 * Morgan laughs Apr 22 22:47:06 Will you keep trying until you manage it? Apr 22 22:48:07 * Morgan shrugs Apr 22 22:48:17 Its really rare that anyone does Apr 22 22:48:57 * Molly giggles Apr 22 22:49:15 When has the improbable ever been a hinderance to you, hmm? Apr 22 22:50:19 I've never encountered something I couldn't climb before Apr 22 22:50:38 Oh you must have as a child? Apr 22 22:51:28 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 22 22:51:57 Not that I'm aware of Apr 22 22:52:05 * Molly shrugs Apr 22 22:52:39 Until the day you no longer have a breath in your body, I will believe you will one day best it Apr 22 22:53:31 Best hope I get it done before we leave... Apr 22 22:54:04 * Molly smiles Apr 22 22:54:54 Otherwise I will find myself left at home for nearly three months with lots of time on my hands? Apr 22 22:55:16 Or I won't be able to concentrate on anything knowing that wall is there, taunting me Apr 22 22:55:46 Mmhmm... which will be harder for you, the wall, or me increasing? Apr 22 22:56:30 * Morgan shrugs Apr 22 22:56:45 If I don't get this wall climbed, we'll know in the autumn Apr 22 22:57:05 * Molly nods Apr 22 22:57:40 If we were a normal couple, with my most fertile day three days hence, I'd advise frequent intimacy Apr 22 22:58:28 * Morgan nods Apr 22 22:58:36 But we are nont Apr 22 22:59:53 No. Instead we can just wait until the first day of September, hmm? Apr 22 23:01:20 Aye, I suppose so Apr 22 23:02:03 * Molly splashes him gently Apr 22 23:02:39 That sounds far too dull Apr 22 23:02:47 You suggested it Apr 22 23:02:58 I was teasing you, mon petit chou Apr 22 23:03:30 * Morgan nods Apr 22 23:04:27 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 22 23:04:46 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)