**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Apr 24 01:37:17 2023 Apr 24 01:37:17 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 24 01:39:31 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 24 09:37:49 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 24 09:51:54 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 24 09:53:20 * Morgan makes love to her gently, making sure she reaches her peak before he reaches his own Apr 24 09:57:28 * MollyK does, quietly whispering I love you, I've missed you, I cherish you as they go along, combined with little kisses along his jaw and down his neck, hands giving loving caresses to his back and shoulders Apr 24 10:00:29 * Morgan eventually looses himself inside her, rolling beside her to hold her Apr 24 10:02:20 * MollyK cuddles to him Apr 24 10:02:31 Oh I so needed that! Apr 24 10:03:20 * Morgan nods Apr 24 10:04:12 That doesn't leave many countries, hmm? Apr 24 10:04:34 No, it doesn't Apr 24 10:05:16 * MollyK smiles "will your day be a little easier now?" Apr 24 10:05:55 * Morgan nods Apr 24 10:06:12 HeinzHarold wants to take a day to themselves, probably Friday... Apr 24 10:06:24 * MollyK nods Apr 24 10:06:29 That's no problem Apr 24 10:07:09 No.. I'm sure I can manage with the boys Apr 24 10:07:53 Of course you will be fine Apr 24 10:09:31 * MollyK kisses him gently "I should get up and dressed. I have feeding and expressing to do before they come for me again" Apr 24 10:09:42 * Morgan nods Apr 24 10:09:45 Alright love Apr 24 10:10:19 I don't suppose I could trouble you for coffee and changing Emil? Apr 24 10:11:37 * Morgan nods, getting off the bed and sorting himself out before going to get the coffee first Apr 24 10:12:38 *there is a tapping noise* Apr 24 10:13:10 * Morgan looks round for the noise Apr 24 10:15:26 *it seems to be from outside the back door through the servant's room* Apr 24 10:16:36 * Morgan goes to it, opening the door Apr 24 10:17:32 *one of the rainbow birds is tapping on the door with a stick* Apr 24 10:18:45 Uhhhh... I suppose you want something? Apr 24 10:20:51 B: food Apr 24 10:21:50 * Morgan nods, going to find some for the bird Apr 24 10:23:04 *it follows him into the house before flying up to sit on the table* Apr 24 10:23:22 * Morgan puts some small pieces of fruit in front of it Apr 24 10:23:26 Make yourself at home... Apr 24 10:23:47 [I'll be with you soon, I'm just serving breakfast to our guest...] Apr 24 10:23:53 *it eats* Apr 24 10:24:04 [they're here already?!] Apr 24 10:24:05 * Morgan goes back to making coffee Apr 24 10:24:20 [if by they you mean one of those bright coloured birds, yes...] Apr 24 10:24:44 [what? There's a bird in the house?] Apr 24 10:24:58 * MollyK is now known as HH Apr 24 10:25:03 [Yeah. He knocked on the door to ask for breakfast] Apr 24 10:25:57 * HH comes downstairs, wearing one of the local mens skirts and no shirt. Somehow he makes it look unfairly good Apr 24 10:26:07 Oh good, y' got coffee on Apr 24 10:26:31 [uhh... my love, have you banged your head at all?] Apr 24 10:27:15 I don't think our guest will want any though... Apr 24 10:27:29 [Its sat at the table, eating] Apr 24 10:27:56 * HH suddenly spots the bird "Bah! What is that doin' in here?!" Apr 24 10:28:10 [alright, my love] Apr 24 10:28:19 Having breakfast Apr 24 10:28:23 * Morgan passes him a cup of coffee Apr 24 10:28:51 * HH watches it "Man, this place gets weirder e'ery day" Apr 24 10:28:59 * Morgan nods Apr 24 10:29:24 I gotta go change Emil and take Molly her coffee... there's some fruit there if the bird wants more Apr 24 10:31:30 * HH nods "okay man" Apr 24 10:31:53 * Morgan goes upstairs, handing the coffee to Molly Apr 24 10:32:04 * HH is now known as Molly Apr 24 10:32:11 * Molly is feeding Emil Apr 24 10:32:31 Thank you, Varick is getting dressed as is hoping the bird is still here Apr 24 10:32:45 It was still sat at the table when I came up Apr 24 10:33:08 * Molly nods, watching him Apr 24 10:33:14 Alright Apr 24 10:33:41 *Varick comes tearing in* Vati, can I see the bird now? Apr 24 10:35:17 Its downstairs... I need to change Emil Apr 24 10:37:51 *Varick goes down. Molly tries to take him off, succeeding only in stretching her nipple. She winces* uhh, not yet, I think! Apr 24 10:39:59 * Morgan nods Apr 24 10:40:08 Weird little bird was tapping at the door with a stick Apr 24 10:41:16 * Molly nods, stroking Emil's hair Apr 24 10:41:26 So you're feeding it? Apr 24 10:41:56 I set it up with some food, yes Apr 24 10:42:02 * Molly nods Apr 24 10:42:20 Let us hope Varick doesn't smuggle it on board! Apr 24 10:42:41 * Morgan nods Apr 24 10:42:45 That'd be awkward Apr 24 10:45:05 Oh yes Apr 24 10:47:19 What will you do today? Apr 24 10:48:11 I don't know... need to make sure we're back in good time to speak to Edward and mother and Florrie Apr 24 10:48:17 * Molly nods Apr 24 10:48:28 Did you want to come to the ship? Apr 24 10:50:54 * Morgan nods Apr 24 10:51:02 Might be an idea, see how they're doing Apr 24 10:52:22 Will Heinzharold manage the children with Tua'an and the staff? Apr 24 10:52:33 I won't know until I ask Apr 24 10:55:13 * Molly nods Apr 24 10:55:22 Would you mind that? Apr 24 10:56:09 * Morgan shrugs Apr 24 10:56:14 I don't -think- so Apr 24 10:57:30 * Molly nods, smiling Apr 24 10:57:45 Alright then Apr 24 11:00:02 *he gets Emil changed and dressed so she can deal with expressing into two bottles, one for freezing for later and one for chilling for this morning. He takes the happy baby downstairs where Varick seems to be playing a game on the table with the bird and three cups. HH and Inga are making breakfast with the staff* Apr 24 11:01:25 * Morgan watches Varick Apr 24 11:01:43 HeinzHarold... you think you'll be alright with the boys with Tua'an? I want to go check on the Rose Apr 24 11:02:14 *HH nods* yeah, reck'n so. We can play in th' sand Apr 24 11:03:10 *the bird taps a cup* Apr 24 11:04:01 * Morgan nods, watching the bird and Varick Apr 24 11:05:14 *varick lifts the others, nothing beneath them, then the tapped one with fruit beneath . The bird makes a chuckling sound, which makes Emil shriek with laughter* Apr 24 11:06:49 $thats creepy$ Apr 24 11:08:39 *HH watches them* $yep$ Apr 24 11:09:34 *Varick gives it the fruit, then sets it up again, moving the cups around whilst the bird watches, bouncing up and down a little. Emil continues giggling at it* Apr 24 11:10:01 [what on Theah is going on down there?!] Apr 24 11:11:49 [Varick seems to be playing find the queen with the bird... and its really good at it] Apr 24 11:14:59 [oh... alright, liebling] Apr 24 11:15:53 *the bird gets it wrong, and flops on its side with a groan* Apr 24 11:16:13 * Morgan looks at it, stunned Apr 24 11:16:15 *HH and Varick both laugh at this, Emil clapping his hands* Apr 24 11:16:32 * Molly is now known as Varick Apr 24 11:16:41 She's so funny, Vati! Apr 24 11:17:59 * Morgan nods Apr 24 11:18:10 She's got a sense of humour... Apr 24 11:20:00 *she gets back up again, squawking "more" Apr 24 11:20:55 * Varick does it again, and this time the bird wins, strutting along the table and whistling a little tune Apr 24 11:21:41 They're never going to believe this back home Apr 24 11:23:50 HH: Nope. Thinkin' no one would believe this place 'less they came here Apr 24 11:24:24 * Morgan nods Apr 24 11:24:49 I: breakfast is ready. Are we letting the bird stay? Apr 24 11:25:10 Be a bit rude to chuck him out I think Apr 24 11:28:25 It's a girl, Vati! Apr 24 11:28:38 Sorry... her... Apr 24 11:29:15 I: maybe she could sit on the floor? Apr 24 11:30:46 Varick, would you ask her to get down please Apr 24 11:32:46 * Varick concentrates, and the bird does so. Inga cleans the table, and then the staff bring the food. Emil wants to get down Apr 24 11:33:42 * Morgan lets him down Apr 24 11:34:14 *Emil crawls for the bird* Apr 24 11:35:16 * Morgan watches him a moment before picking him back up Apr 24 11:35:20 How about some breakfast, hmm? Apr 24 11:37:28 *he cries* Apr 24 11:37:47 I know, I know, but we don't want you grabbing the bird like you did captain Ulysses do we Apr 24 11:38:36 E: Bir! Apr 24 11:40:36 Thats right, bird... Apr 24 11:42:21 *he continues to try to escape* Apr 24 11:42:48 * Morgan tries to distract him with food Apr 24 11:44:18 *this works a while until the bird says "thanks" and flies out of the window, at which point Emil cries again* Apr 24 11:44:33 * Varick shrugs "She will come back tomorrow" Apr 24 11:45:00 * Morgan nods, bouncing Emil Apr 24 11:45:13 Ok... I won't be quite so surprised by her knocking on the door tomorrow Apr 24 11:49:26 * Varick nods. Emil settles down well until he hears Molly come down the stairs and ask where the bird is, at which point he cries and reaches for her Apr 24 11:49:37 HH $totally playing her$ Apr 24 11:49:56 * Morgan nods Apr 24 11:49:59 $absolutely$ Apr 24 12:06:23 *Molly comes to give him lots of sympathy and cuddles, and then ends up with him trying to nurse more as she eats. She goes through an awful lot of water, unsurprisingly* Apr 24 12:06:27 * Varick is now known as Molly Apr 24 12:06:52 My love, if you freeze one bottle and chill the other, it should be fine for today Apr 24 12:07:44 * Morgan nods, doing so Apr 24 12:11:02 E: Bah! Bah! Apr 24 12:11:57 * Morgan chuckles, finishing his task Apr 24 12:13:37 *it is soon time to go, and Princess Riyah and Tua'an come to collect them. Molly and Inga are ready to go, kisses given* Apr 24 12:13:53 My love, are you rowing with us to the ship? Apr 24 12:14:17 I think that'd make sense Apr 24 12:17:37 * Molly relays this, and so the children are entrusted, and the women go to the rowboat, climbing in. The princess takes the oars, waiting for Morgan to join them Apr 24 12:18:32 * Morgan climbs into the boat Apr 24 12:21:26 *Princess Riyah doesn't ask him to row, and seems quite competent. It's a bit of a squeeze beside Molly, but she leans a little into him, looking calmed by the touch Apr 24 12:22:14 * Morgan sits still, looking round Apr 24 12:24:28 *the coast line looks pretty, the weather very warm and sunny as usual. The two mile row doesn't take long, and soon they're on the beach. There are no locals, but lots of the shirtless crew sunbathing, swimming or playing on the sand Apr 24 12:25:05 * Morgan looks them over Apr 24 12:27:06 *they all look relaxed, some sunburnt, but that's not new to sailors Apr 24 12:27:46 Are you coming, or will you wish to get on with your day? Apr 24 12:28:37 * Molly kisses him a moment "I'll go to work, my love. You will be alright getting back to the house?" Apr 24 12:30:22 * Morgan nods Apr 24 12:30:30 I'll find my way Apr 24 12:35:35 Alright liebling, I will be thinking of you Apr 24 12:36:39 And I you, as always Apr 24 12:37:31 * Molly nods, turning to go with Inga and Riyah Apr 24 12:38:05 * Morgan watches them go before making his way to the ship, looking it over Apr 24 12:40:20 *everything looks clean and tidy. Sorgi is checking over some of the lines* Apr 24 12:40:24 * Molly is now known as Sorgi Apr 24 12:40:45 * Morgan makes his way to him Apr 24 12:43:11 * Sorgi looks up Apr 24 12:43:16 Good morning, m'lord Apr 24 12:43:29 Captain... how do things stand? Apr 24 12:45:25 Very well, m'lord. She's had a good clean top to bottom Apr 24 12:45:33 * Morgan nods Apr 24 12:45:49 So I see... how is the crew? Apr 24 12:46:08 Fairly peaceful Apr 24 12:46:27 Fairly? Apr 24 12:48:19 The odd fight and complaining. Understandable with the heat Apr 24 12:48:50 * Morgan nods Apr 24 12:48:57 Nothing you're concerned about? Apr 24 12:50:19 * Sorgi shakes his head "not at all. They're allowed into town and to hike, no problems so far" Apr 24 12:51:33 Good. Have you taken any time to relax yet? Apr 24 12:52:15 Some, yes. How are you all? Apr 24 12:52:48 * Morgan nods Apr 24 12:53:07 We're fine. Its strange being apart so much... this place is so weird Apr 24 12:53:22 It's odd seeing no clouds Apr 24 12:53:49 We had a bird knocking on the door this morning that wanted food... Apr 24 12:54:53 That's weird, m'lord Apr 24 12:55:15 * Morgan nods Apr 24 12:55:34 I think the weirdest thing was it saying thanks when it left Apr 24 12:56:21 * Sorgi laughs Apr 24 12:56:32 I've never heard a talking bird Apr 24 12:56:40 * Morgan nods Apr 24 12:57:06 Going to be tough, making sure Varick doesn't try to smuggle it home Apr 24 12:58:51 * Sorgi nods Apr 24 12:59:08 Wouldn't like to say how it would fair in our climate Apr 24 12:59:13 Fare* Apr 24 12:59:56 No... would be something though. How is the translator? Apr 24 13:01:14 * Sorgi nods Apr 24 13:01:18 She's helpful Apr 24 13:01:45 * Morgan nods Apr 24 13:01:51 No issues so far? Apr 24 13:02:12 * Sorgi shakes his head Apr 24 13:02:44 The crew leave her alone, she comes and goes as she likes. Every time I have seen her she's reading your books Apr 24 13:02:56 * Morgan nods Apr 24 13:03:00 Is she around? Apr 24 13:04:16 In your study, m'lord Apr 24 13:04:42 * Morgan nods, heading below deck Apr 24 13:05:50 * Sorgi is now known as Claudia Apr 24 13:06:00 * Claudia is just heading from his study Apr 24 13:06:13 * Claudia looks surprised, then smiles "Hey" Apr 24 13:06:34 Hey... you miss me? Apr 24 13:07:54 Fuck no. *she grins* Apr 24 13:08:01 * Morgan laughs Apr 24 13:08:05 How you doing? Apr 24 13:08:15 Yeah, pretty good Apr 24 13:08:46 *she is surprisingly still wearing that standard Capperlucian top, but her own trousers Apr 24 13:09:05 Still wearing that I see Apr 24 13:09:21 * Claudia nods Apr 24 13:09:37 It's kinda comfortable Apr 24 13:09:50 * Morgan nods Apr 24 13:10:49 *she looks him over* How are you? Apr 24 13:12:24 Been worse Apr 24 13:13:31 Got sunburn yet? Apr 24 13:13:52 No... made sure I used that cream stuff Apr 24 13:14:59 * Claudia nods Apr 24 13:15:07 It's good Apr 24 13:15:14 * Morgan nods Apr 24 13:15:25 Did the job yesterday Apr 24 13:16:09 * Claudia nods Apr 24 13:16:16 How are the children? Apr 24 13:17:17 They're fine, enjoyed being out and meeting other children yesterday Apr 24 13:18:35 * Claudia nods Apr 24 13:18:38 Heinzharold too? Apr 24 13:19:06 * Morgan nods Apr 24 13:19:17 He was a bit lost without Inga yesterday Apr 24 13:19:48 He's getting soft Apr 24 13:20:24 * Morgan shrugs Apr 24 13:20:36 He's ready to settle down and raise a family, thats all Apr 24 13:21:10 * Claudia shrugs Apr 24 13:21:16 How are the wives? Apr 24 13:22:47 Its hard work for them being so busy, but they're ok Apr 24 13:24:14 * Claudia nods Apr 24 13:24:51 I went into town yesterday, people talk about her a lot Apr 24 13:25:07 Yeah? What they saying? Apr 24 13:27:21 That she is nice, very light and colourful, seems interested in Capperlucia Apr 24 13:27:46 * Morgan nods Apr 24 13:27:54 There's a big feast and celebration Sunday... Apr 24 13:29:33 * Claudia nods Apr 24 13:29:39 People are excited about that Apr 24 13:30:48 Everyone here is so... -nice-... Apr 24 13:32:05 * Claudia nods "suppose so" Apr 24 13:32:34 Sits a little wrong doesn't it Apr 24 13:36:25 * Claudia shrugs "I don't trust many people " Apr 24 13:36:57 Y'know I had noticed that Apr 24 13:38:39 * Claudia nods Apr 24 13:38:54 Keep an eye open? Apr 24 13:39:28 Like we could do any different Apr 24 13:41:11 Good point. When are we sailing out? Apr 24 13:41:28 Monday or Tuesday, but to be confirmed Apr 24 13:43:41 * Claudia nods Apr 24 13:43:51 Okay. Happy about that? Apr 24 13:45:22 Providing I've climbed that wall by then, I've no issue with it Apr 24 13:46:04 And if not. Apr 24 13:46:05 ? Apr 24 13:46:45 Then that will be an issue. I'll have to come back. Apr 24 13:48:06 * Claudia looks at him Apr 24 13:48:12 Seriously? Apr 24 13:49:26 * Morgan nods Apr 24 13:49:34 I've -never- encountered something I couldn't climb Apr 24 13:51:15 All the way to -Capperlucia-? Apr 24 13:52:18 I'll hear it taunting me all the way from Eisen Apr 24 13:52:24 * Claudia laughs Apr 24 13:52:45 I suppose I'll tolerate your company again Apr 24 13:53:14 Gracious of you Apr 24 13:53:22 How you getting on with the translator? Apr 24 13:54:39 * Claudia takes a deep breath Apr 24 13:54:48 Yeah, she's good at her job Apr 24 13:56:12 Is there a problem? Apr 24 13:57:29 * Claudia shakes her head Apr 24 13:57:36 Nope. I have enough problems. Apr 24 13:58:16 * Morgan nods Apr 24 13:58:19 alright Apr 24 14:00:22 * Claudia smiles wryly Apr 24 14:00:37 If I didn't have any though... Apr 24 14:01:19 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:01:21 Thought so Apr 24 14:02:29 * Claudia nods, smiling Apr 24 14:02:35 Tiny Apr 24 14:02:56 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:02:57 I noticed Apr 24 14:04:22 * Claudia nods Apr 24 14:04:25 Smart too Apr 24 14:04:47 She seemed it when I spoke to her... spends a lot of time reading my books apparently Apr 24 14:04:56 * Claudia nods Apr 24 14:05:01 Enthusiastically Apr 24 14:06:29 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:07:47 She needs help with words sometimes... Apr 24 14:07:59 Oh? Apr 24 14:09:40 * Claudia smiles Apr 24 14:11:16 She comes out like "Claudia, what does this say?" *the pronunciation of her name is wrong, Cl-ow-dia, rather than Cl-or-dia* Apr 24 14:11:47 I suppose... that is the more common pronunciation Apr 24 14:12:25 * Claudia shrugs Apr 24 14:12:35 Language differences Apr 24 14:13:11 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:14:04 Alright. Think I'll have a chat with her Apr 24 14:15:32 * Claudia nods Apr 24 14:15:48 You here all afternoon? Apr 24 14:16:15 No, I've got to get back after lunch to talk to Edward Apr 24 14:19:51 * Claudia nods, clasping in arm "take care" Apr 24 14:21:17 * Morgan nods, squeezing her arm before letting her go and going into his study Apr 24 14:23:37 * Claudia is now known as Uinise Apr 24 14:24:03 * Uinise is sat on the couch pouring over a book on animals Apr 24 14:24:54 I hear you enjoy the books... Apr 24 14:32:37 * Uinise smiles warmly Apr 24 14:32:57 Yes I do. There's so much to learn from them Apr 24 14:34:14 * Morgan nods, looking at the book shelf Apr 24 14:34:40 How are the crew treating you? Apr 24 14:35:21 Better than Betuana thought they might. I think Claudia has spoken to them also Apr 24 14:35:49 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:37:11 That wouldn't surprise me. They've all been told to be on their best behaviour anyway, and reminded of my reputation to help keep them focussed on that Apr 24 14:38:12 It's interesting for me to see the people of Theah Main. I have studied your world since I was a child Apr 24 14:38:53 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:39:09 I wish I could say the rest of the people are as respectful as my crew Apr 24 14:39:32 * Uinise nods Apr 24 14:40:01 We have books in the museum, including your Holy Books Apr 24 14:40:34 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:40:45 Now -there- is a source of great disagreement Apr 24 14:41:14 But they seem so similar Apr 24 14:41:37 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:42:01 The foundations are, yes... its the finer details and their implementation that cause issues Apr 24 14:42:55 * Uinise nods Apr 24 14:43:27 We do not have a holy book Apr 24 14:44:01 No... your faith is utterly different to mine. You seem to follow it through feel, rather than instruction Apr 24 14:44:21 * Uinise nods Apr 24 14:45:40 We each have a relationship with our Divine Mother, and that isn't always exactly the same as that of our siblings. Just like with our parents, really Apr 24 14:45:52 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:46:01 Thats a relatable way to put it Apr 24 14:46:49 We have a midwinter and midsummer feast for her Apr 24 14:47:19 Similar to the old ways in Eisen Apr 24 14:48:08 * Uinise nods Apr 24 14:49:26 Theah Main has lots of old ways. I think the ones of Vestennavmanjarr are most interesting Apr 24 14:49:43 * Morgan smiles Apr 24 14:49:59 I like the Vesten... Apr 24 14:50:21 * Uinise looks fascinated Apr 24 14:50:29 Have you met some? Apr 24 14:50:53 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:51:11 I've been there... my brother spent some time with them as well Apr 24 14:51:47 Are they as savage at the books say? Apr 24 14:52:36 They can be... to their families they are very gentle and loving, but to adversaries... well, -I- wouldn't like to come up against one Apr 24 14:53:04 * Uinise nods Apr 24 14:53:11 Do they have red hair? Apr 24 14:54:13 Some of them. Some are blonde, some are brunette Apr 24 14:55:59 * Uinise nods Apr 24 14:57:31 Blonde hair is lovely. The visitors to Capperlucia have only been from Castile, Vodacce, or the Empire of the Cresent moon before. They are similar to us Apr 24 14:58:08 * Morgan nods Apr 24 14:58:22 They are similar, yes. Apr 24 15:00:30 I wonder if someone might donate some for the Museum? Apr 24 15:02:03 Some blonde hair? Apr 24 15:03:39 * Uinise nods Apr 24 15:04:04 I wouldn't be surprised Apr 24 15:04:45 I wonder if Claudia might, she's so helpful Apr 24 15:07:47 I wouldn't be surprised if she would Apr 24 15:09:34 * Uinise nods "She has been such use. She is not like the books says Theah Main women are" Apr 24 15:10:00 She is... singular. I've never known a woman like her Apr 24 15:10:17 She is more like a Capperlucian woman Apr 24 15:11:15 * Morgan nods Apr 24 15:11:17 I suppose she is Apr 24 15:13:51 * Uinise nods thoughtfully a few moments with a smile before looking back to him Apr 24 15:14:02 Thank you for letting me use your office Apr 24 15:14:33 * Morgan smiles, finding the book on national magics and taking it down Apr 24 15:14:54 You're welcome. I was wondering if I could talk with you about your grandparents... Apr 24 15:15:04 * Uinise nods Apr 24 15:15:07 You may Apr 24 15:15:30 * Morgan goes to sit near her Apr 24 15:15:47 Tua'an was telling me your grandfather was Castillian... and that he was stoned to death... Apr 24 15:18:30 * Uinise nods Apr 24 15:18:35 Yes he was Apr 24 15:19:20 I'm confused by your grandmothers response. She didn't defend him but also didn't push for his punishment. It is an... unusual response. Apr 24 15:19:34 * Uinise nods Apr 24 15:19:37 Yes it is Apr 24 15:19:52 Tua'an tells me you know why. Apr 24 15:20:03 Yes, I do know why Apr 24 15:20:32 * Morgan nods, running his finger along the spine of the book Apr 24 15:20:41 I would like to know, if you would tell me. Apr 24 15:21:25 He was foreign, she was native. He wasn't Approved. He could never have been approved. They made a child Apr 24 15:22:18 I thought that was the punishment for rape, not for not being approved. But that still doesn't explain why she did not stand on one side or the other. Apr 24 15:23:14 They would -both- have died if it had been because he was not Approved and a foreigner. If it was rape, only he would die Apr 24 15:24:07 Which is why she did not condemn him... because it wasn't rape... that sits awfully close to lying, though, which is not in the nature of your people. Apr 24 15:25:08 If she had said he raped her, she would have lied. If she'd defended him she'd have been put to death too. He made her swear she wouldn't say anything, to save herself Apr 24 15:25:56 * Morgan watches her for a moment Apr 24 15:26:05 Thats not all there is to it, is it? Apr 24 15:26:36 It is. He wanted her and the child to live Apr 24 15:27:56 Why do it if they knew that would be the punishment? That both their lives would be forfeit? Apr 24 15:28:40 Because they loved each other, and they had planned to leave together Apr 24 15:29:09 Why didn't they? Apr 24 15:31:07 Where could they go? She could do fire magic, and he was a Castillean. Apr 24 15:32:08 Avalon, Montaigne for a start. Not Castille, not Eisen... magic is... lets say frowned upon Apr 24 15:32:23 * Uinise nods Apr 24 15:32:42 It all happened very quickly Apr 24 15:33:44 * Morgan rubs his chin Apr 24 15:34:20 I have encountered people who were almost drawn together, intensely, then it wore off a bit after a few days... Apr 24 15:35:47 It wasn't as quick as that. I think it was about three full moons Apr 24 15:36:03 * Morgan nods Apr 24 15:37:12 That is fairly quick. I know people who are only here because their parents were thrown together one night by magic, it makes me suspicious when I hear anything like it happening Apr 24 15:38:52 * Uinise nods "She still loved him on her deathbed" Apr 24 15:39:57 Its quite sad. Apr 24 15:41:31 * Uinise nods Apr 24 15:41:46 It is Apr 24 15:42:16 Thank you for sharing that with me Apr 24 15:43:48 * Uinise nods Apr 24 15:44:00 You're welcome Apr 24 15:45:04 Do you have any books on the magics of the nations? Apr 24 15:48:42 No, sadly not Apr 24 15:49:11 * Morgan nods, running his fingers over the cover of the book before holding it out Apr 24 15:50:16 * Uinise looks at it Apr 24 15:50:28 Wow! That looks fascinating, Apr 24 15:51:21 I've read that one probably... twenty times now. Apr 24 15:53:33 I will read it next Apr 24 15:53:47 Take your time. You can keep it. Apr 24 15:55:41 * Uinise looks surprised Apr 24 15:55:46 Are you sure?! Apr 24 15:56:00 * Morgan nods Apr 24 15:56:41 * Uinise hugs him "this will be such a treasure for our museum!" Apr 24 15:57:39 Make sure you read it before it is locked away... I don't know how accurate some of it is, but I can tell you the Eisen chapter is correct Apr 24 15:59:48 * Uinise lets go "I will read it over and over, thank you" Apr 24 16:00:20 * Morgan inclines his head Apr 24 16:01:53 * Uinise holds it very gently Apr 24 16:02:20 Would you like to come to the museum sometime? Apr 24 16:02:25 * Morgan nods Apr 24 16:03:01 I'd like that. Perhaps we can collaborate on finding things for it in the future Apr 24 16:05:50 * Uinise smiles Apr 24 16:05:55 Will you come back? Apr 24 16:06:18 Its uncertain... but if negotiations go well, the ship will be... I can have things brought to you Apr 24 16:08:00 * Uinise nods "thank you" Apr 24 16:08:23 * Morgan nods Apr 24 16:08:29 I suppose I'd best start making my way back Apr 24 16:09:32 * Uinise stands, keeping hold of the book Apr 24 16:09:55 You must be very busy with your sons Apr 24 16:10:48 Some, aye. We all went climbing yesterday which Varick, my oldest, enjoyed... he got along well with KaeLani Apr 24 16:12:21 * Uinise nods "I see her in the museum often" Apr 24 16:12:29 Oh? Apr 24 16:15:19 She likes to look at the paintings and drawings of battles Apr 24 16:16:02 * Morgan nods Apr 24 16:16:07 That doesn't surprise me Apr 24 16:17:49 Is Tua'an impressing you? Apr 24 16:18:22 Impressing? Apr 24 16:19:39 With his skills as a potential father Apr 24 16:20:14 He is very good with the boys... with all the children, actually Apr 24 16:21:19 * Uinise nods Apr 24 16:21:36 I hope he will be Approved. He is suited to parenting Apr 24 16:41:29 * Morgan nods Apr 24 16:41:40 I believe my wife is planning to lend her support to him Apr 24 16:41:57 That will help Apr 24 16:43:33 I hope so Apr 24 16:43:56 * Uinise opens the door for him Apr 24 16:44:10 Thank you for the book Apr 24 16:44:24 Thank you for your candour. I'll see you again Apr 24 16:45:15 * Uinise smiles, saying goodbye before shutting the door Apr 24 16:47:05 * Morgan wanders back up on deck Apr 24 16:47:12 * Uinise is now known as Claudia Apr 24 16:47:21 Where are you going now? Apr 24 16:48:01 * Morgan shrugs Apr 24 16:48:08 I was going to wander slowly back to the house Apr 24 16:48:56 I've got a few hours free, do you want company? Apr 24 16:49:33 * Morgan nods Apr 24 16:49:35 Sure, if you like Apr 24 16:53:02 * Claudia nods, soon wandering along beside him on the path towards the house Apr 24 16:53:11 What do you think of her? Apr 24 16:53:51 She's sweet enough I suppose Apr 24 16:54:08 She was telling me how very helpful you've been Apr 24 16:55:32 * Claudia shrugs Apr 24 16:55:55 I've tried not to be standoffish Apr 24 16:57:04 * Morgan nods Apr 24 16:57:10 She's going to ask for some of your hair Apr 24 16:57:55 * Claudia looks at him Apr 24 16:58:00 What the fuck? Apr 24 16:58:26 You're blonde. Apr 24 17:02:08 She wants my hair... Apr 24 17:03:10 For the museum Apr 24 17:03:42 * Claudia nods Apr 24 17:03:52 That makes more sense.... Apr 24 17:04:29 I suppose Apr 24 17:05:29 I thought maybe you meant... nevermind Apr 24 17:08:28 To fondle when she goes to sleep? I couldn't rule that out. Apr 24 17:09:47 Really?! Uhh... *she blushes* shut up. Apr 24 17:11:35 Oh, she's got it bad Apr 24 17:12:30 What did she say? Apr 24 17:12:55 I meant you... Apr 24 17:13:34 * Claudia punches him in the arm hard Apr 24 17:13:37 Dickhead Apr 24 17:16:03 * Morgan laughs Apr 24 17:17:18 * Claudia walks along the path Apr 24 17:17:38 Do you think I should give her some hair? Apr 24 17:18:13 Its for the museum, so... why not? Apr 24 17:20:10 * Claudia nods Apr 24 17:20:40 It's a pretty weird thing to give someone anyway Apr 24 17:21:23 * Morgan taps his own hair Apr 24 17:22:06 I aint so sure about that Apr 24 17:23:07 You are very weird anyway Apr 24 17:23:15 You might have a point there Apr 24 17:23:29 * Claudia nods Apr 24 17:23:41 *they walk a bit further* Apr 24 17:24:11 You think if I was pursuing her, which I'm not, I would manage it? Apr 24 17:24:49 I don't know... I can't get any sort of read on her for that Apr 24 17:26:55 * Claudia nods Apr 24 17:27:31 She's not married, and hasn't ever sent a man for Approval, but that's all I know Apr 24 17:27:53 Could just mean she's not interested at all... Apr 24 17:29:31 * Claudia nods Apr 24 17:29:59 Which is good, because I'm not either.... well, not much Apr 24 17:30:11 Really gotten under your skin, huh Apr 24 17:33:01 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 24 22:32:05 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 24 22:32:52 * Claudia shrugs Apr 24 22:33:01 She's gorgeous, you have to admit Apr 24 22:33:22 She's pretty enough I suppose. She hugged me... Apr 24 22:34:12 * Claudia nods "she does that when she gets excited or very grateful" Apr 24 22:34:55 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:34:58 That'll be it then Apr 24 22:36:21 * Claudia nods Apr 24 22:36:45 I doubt she fancies -you- Apr 24 22:37:00 Don't be absurd, of course not Apr 24 22:38:28 * Claudia laughs Apr 24 22:38:46 I don't know, you have an odd luck with pretty women Apr 24 22:39:40 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:39:52 Still not convinced some short arses haven't had a hand in that... Apr 24 22:40:06 * Claudia shrugs Apr 24 22:40:45 If they have, there's nothing you can do but live your life Apr 24 22:41:15 * Morgan nods, sighing Apr 24 22:41:30 You encountered the talking birds yet? Apr 24 22:42:33 That sounds like something Heinzharold would say Apr 24 22:42:51 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:43:06 I know... thinking about this mornings encounter still makes me wanna say bullshit Apr 24 22:43:56 You aren't shitting me? Apr 24 22:44:19 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 24 22:44:47 Big colourful things.... Encountered one yesterday not far from here, comes out of the bushes and says, I shit you not, says 'food' Apr 24 22:44:57 * Claudia laughs Apr 24 22:45:01 Oh come on! Apr 24 22:46:42 Thats not even the weirdest one... I was laying in the hammock this morning and saw one in the tree above me... it buggered off on top of the house, so I ignored it... went inside, was making coffee and I hear this tapping at the door... the bloody bird was knocking with a stick! Apr 24 22:47:08 * Claudia laughs Apr 24 22:47:24 Why? Why would it use a stick?! Apr 24 22:48:17 It was using it to knock on the door... dunno why it didn't use its beak... it wanders in, up on the table, says 'food'. Obviously I fed it... its gone to all that effort. Apr 24 22:49:53 * Claudia nods Apr 24 22:50:14 What else can you do, really? Apr 24 22:50:31 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:51:01 quite. Varick comes down while I went to get Emil... when I come back down he's playing find the queen with three cups and a piece of fruit with the bird Apr 24 22:52:06 Why wouldn't he be able to play games with a talking bird?! Apr 24 22:52:17 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:53:33 When it got it right, it sort of laughed and bounced up and down before eating it... when it got it -wrong-, it groaned and fell over before getting up for the next round. Now, Emil wasn't excited til it laughed, so I don't think Varick was talking to it Apr 24 22:54:28 So dragons and comic birds Apr 24 22:54:34 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:54:42 Then it says 'thanks' and buggers off Apr 24 22:55:00 Fucking weird Apr 24 22:55:13 * Morgan nods, pulling his shirt off and tying it round his waist Apr 24 22:55:21 Not the rudest house guest I've ever had Apr 24 22:57:23 Have you actually had many houseguests though? Apr 24 22:58:25 HeinzHarold. Apr 24 22:59:11 * Claudia nods Apr 24 22:59:31 At least the bird says thanks Apr 24 22:59:47 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:00:39 At Hafenlohr you'll have worse guests no doubt Apr 24 23:01:31 undoubtedly Apr 24 23:02:29 Where -are- the children? Apr 24 23:03:02 With HeinzHarold and Tua'an Apr 24 23:03:52 Not too bad then Apr 24 23:04:25 No, not at all. I'm going to be talking to my family a bit later Apr 24 23:04:50 * Claudia nods Apr 24 23:05:13 Once I've seen your house I'll head back. Is it yours, or Molly's? Apr 24 23:05:41 She says ours, but its hers Apr 24 23:05:48 * Claudia laughs Apr 24 23:05:56 The women here have it good Apr 24 23:06:23 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:06:28 Aye, they do Apr 24 23:07:50 Uinise says most women here would hate Theah Main Apr 24 23:08:02 I'm inclined to agree with her Apr 24 23:08:48 * Claudia nods Apr 24 23:09:05 It's hard to see why a woman would choose home instead Apr 24 23:10:17 * Morgan nods sadly Apr 24 23:11:25 Some of their actions here are a bit past what I think is right but... yeah, I don't know I'd choose home over here if I were a woman Apr 24 23:11:51 * Claudia nods Apr 24 23:12:09 You still hope Jarvie will take over as ambassador? Apr 24 23:12:57 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:13:06 She'd be good at it, and the things she'd see here... Apr 24 23:13:17 * Claudia nods Apr 24 23:13:49 Just need to get the Eisenfurst on side? Apr 24 23:13:57 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:16:19 No chance you'll keep doing it yourselves? Apr 24 23:16:42 You don't like Jarvie? Apr 24 23:16:54 I do, actually Apr 24 23:17:21 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:17:53 Much as I don't want to give up sailing... its time to settle down and be who I'm supposed to be Apr 24 23:18:31 Sounds awful Apr 24 23:20:05 * Morgan shrugs Apr 24 23:21:06 I'm going to hate being away from the sound of sails but... I've done it before, and I want to be a father again, to have a -home- again Apr 24 23:21:44 * Claudia shrugs "whatever makes you happiest" Apr 24 23:23:04 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:24:27 * Claudia walks with him right to the house, looking around Apr 24 23:24:35 This is nice, actually Apr 24 23:24:53 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:25:01 Should see out the back. Its bloody perfect Apr 24 23:25:24 Except the heat? Apr 24 23:25:48 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:26:02 There's a waterfall with a pool, the beach is just over there and there's a hammock Apr 24 23:26:47 * Claudia nods Apr 24 23:27:38 You're not tempted to stay then? Have more children, swim, climb, build something here? Apr 24 23:30:03 God no. I could stand to stay a little longer but... I feel... impotent here, useless... -less- than others. Apr 24 23:31:27 You can't understand why any man would stay here when the alternative is home? Apr 24 23:33:18 Others, maybe. -I- couldn't stay here. Apr 24 23:33:45 Would Molly? Apr 24 23:35:26 I don't think so. She didn't think she'd like the responsibilities being this way round Apr 24 23:37:02 * Claudia nods Apr 24 23:37:17 Some women aren't suited to command Apr 24 23:37:38 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:37:46 Same for some men I suppose Apr 24 23:38:30 * Claudia nods Apr 24 23:38:34 Definitely Apr 24 23:39:17 *HH spots them from where he's lying in the hammock with the children and waves* Apr 24 23:40:39 Working hard I see... Apr 24 23:41:22 Same as usual then... Apr 24 23:41:50 *HH puts Varick down, and he runs across the sand* Apr 24 23:42:23 V: Hey Claudia, I made a new friend, she would like you! Apr 24 23:42:58 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:43:02 She definitely would Apr 24 23:43:42 Is she a bird? Apr 24 23:44:59 *Varick shakes his head* ahe'a a warrior Apr 24 23:45:12 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:45:20 Her mother is the army's general Apr 24 23:46:14 * Claudia nods "maybe I'll see her before we leave" Apr 24 23:46:56 V: Heinzharold would come over but Emil is asleep Apr 24 23:48:34 * Morgan checks the time Apr 24 23:49:09 *it's almost eleven* Apr 24 23:49:29 I'll see him and the waterfall, then I should get back Apr 24 23:49:57 * Morgan makes his way towards HeinzHarold Apr 24 23:52:09 * Claudia goes too. HH looks comfortable, lounging with the sleeping baby, shirtless and with hair all floppy Apr 24 23:53:08 * Morgan speaks quietly Apr 24 23:53:12 Hey man, you ok? Apr 24 23:53:59 *HH nods* yep, all good, man, we were just havin' a snooze in th' shade Apr 24 23:56:06 * Morgan nods Apr 24 23:56:21 Not sure how we're gonn' deal with later, I'm speaking to Edward and mother Apr 24 23:57:38 HH: we'll be fine. Where'd y' catch that? It looks poisonous *he waves a hand at Claudia. varick has gone off to the house* Apr 24 23:57:48 * Claudia flips him off Apr 24 23:59:38 Now thats just not nice