**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Apr 25 00:01:01 2023 Apr 25 00:01:01 *HH chuckles* she's cheerful t'day Apr 25 00:01:53 * Morgan nods Apr 25 00:02:02 Was telling her about the bird Apr 25 00:02:44 HH: She believe ya? Apr 25 00:03:08 I -think- so Apr 25 00:03:29 I do Apr 25 00:04:09 HH: How y' gettin' on with the translator lassie? Or is it how you getting off? *he smirks* Apr 25 00:04:22 Shut up, Heinzharold. It's not like that Apr 25 00:08:28 HH: *he smirks at Morgan* prickly too Apr 25 00:10:41 Only with you Apr 25 00:11:00 HH: That's because she loves me Apr 25 00:11:29 * Claudia huffs "keep telling yourself that" Apr 25 00:12:20 * Morgan watches them, smiling faintly Apr 25 00:12:37 HH: Sounds like someone needs some bubbies! Apr 25 00:12:58 *Emil lifts his head, looking round* Apr 25 00:13:15 * Claudia starts to laugh, as does Heinzharold Apr 25 00:14:24 That figures Apr 25 00:15:48 E: Mmmmm? Apr 25 00:16:23 * Morgan moves closer, smiling as he speaks quietly Apr 25 00:16:28 Hello Lamchenn Apr 25 00:17:36 *Emil smiles, reaching for him* Apr 25 00:17:59 * Morgan picks him up, cuddling him Apr 25 00:19:45 *Emil yawns* Bah Eee Apr 25 00:20:17 * Claudia sighs, shaking her head "there's no hope for you sailing instead when he says that" Apr 25 00:20:20 Yes, thats right Apr 25 00:20:27 * Morgan nods at Claudia Apr 25 00:20:32 aye Apr 25 00:22:03 *HH gets up* Right, guess I'll show y' th' waterfall now they've got their Da back. Y' can tell me all about what's goin' on on the ship Apr 25 00:22:56 * Claudia goes with HH, laughing and shoving each other as they do so. Emil starts fiddling with Morgan's nipple Apr 25 00:23:31 Hey, kid, they don't work on me Apr 25 00:24:47 *Emil looks round* Mmmm Apr 25 00:25:48 No, just me sweetheart Apr 25 00:26:27 * Claudia tries to latch on his shoulder Apr 25 00:26:34 * Claudia is now known as Emil Apr 25 00:26:58 * Morgan rocks him Apr 25 00:27:02 Thats not gonn' work Apr 25 00:27:46 * Emil starts to fuss Apr 25 00:28:23 You hungry sweetheart? Apr 25 00:29:01 Mmmaaa Apr 25 00:29:52 Oh sweetheart, she isn't here... shall we go for a little swim? Apr 25 00:30:43 * Emil starts putting his fist to his mouth and sucking it Apr 25 00:31:38 Alright, lets get you some milk Apr 25 00:32:23 * Emil seems happier once they're moving towards the house Apr 25 00:34:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 25 00:49:49 * Emil has quit (Ping Timeout) Apr 25 02:32:33 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 25 02:32:38 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 25 08:51:43 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 25 09:04:08 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 25 11:06:54 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 25 12:14:44 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Apr 25 12:49:28 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 25 13:10:35 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 25 13:14:27 *Claudia briefly says good bye whilst he's feeding Emil. They spend more time at the waterfall, him, Tua'an and Heinzharold taking it in turns with each boy and their respective abilities. Heinzharold seems less bothered by Inga's absence today, and Tua'an seems keen to help with the children. Lunchtime has been pushed closer to one, and once the Apr 25 13:14:27 staff are setting it out on the table Tua'an is just finished drying and changing Emil Apr 25 13:14:34 * MollyK is now known as Tuaan Apr 25 13:14:46 He's a very happy baby Apr 25 13:15:49 * Morgan nods Apr 25 13:16:07 He is quite placid, though he does have a manipulative streak with my wife Apr 25 13:18:31 Is he very attached to her as the sole feeder? Apr 25 13:18:39 * Morgan nods Apr 25 13:18:52 Soon as she comes in he starts screaming like he didn't think she was ever coming back Apr 25 13:20:02 This can happen when they want to be sure their food will still be available Apr 25 13:20:20 * Morgan nods Apr 25 13:21:48 Is the Ambassador missing him? It's unusual for mothers to work in Theah Main Apr 25 13:22:10 * Morgan nods Apr 25 13:22:57 Very much so. My cousin is an archeologist and explorer, she's spent her whole life until now working, but she's due a child soon... she's adamant she'll go back to work but I'm not so sure Apr 25 13:24:43 * Tuaan picks up Emil "there's no better job than having a child" Apr 25 13:25:41 * Morgan nods Apr 25 13:25:56 I'd forgotten... I'd pushed it from my mind how much I enjoy it Apr 25 13:26:14 Why is that? Apr 25 13:27:34 I had a wife and a daughter... they died... I tried to suppress every feeling I had Apr 25 13:28:30 What point is there in life without feeling? Apr 25 13:31:35 * Morgan smiles slightly Apr 25 13:32:01 The grief broke me... life was not what I had in mind but I couldn't find anything strong enough to take mine Apr 25 13:32:46 * Tuaan nods Apr 25 13:34:15 You are a father again. How many would you like? Apr 25 13:35:28 Including these two, we're going to have ten, according to the plate Apr 25 13:35:54 A plate says how many you are allowed? Apr 25 13:37:18 * Morgan smiles Apr 25 13:37:54 Its a tradition where I'm from... when we get married, there is a plate made especially for the purpose... you throw it on the ground together and the number of pieces it breaks into is how many children you will have together Apr 25 13:38:11 * Tuaan smiles Apr 25 13:38:27 The plate it like an offering to your god? Apr 25 13:39:10 Not exactly. The people of my village are quite superstitious... thats one of our superstitions Apr 25 13:41:10 * Tuaan bounces Emil Apr 25 13:41:37 Ten is a very big family Apr 25 13:41:55 * Morgan nods Apr 25 13:42:00 Aye, it is Apr 25 13:42:09 How many do you hope for? Apr 25 13:42:36 We will have three or four. That is was the doctors recommend Apr 25 13:43:12 * Morgan nods Apr 25 13:43:30 Uisine was asking if I was impressed with you earlier Apr 25 13:43:37 * Tuaan smiles Apr 25 13:43:51 I hope you like me. I like you and your family Apr 25 13:45:09 We do. My wife is planning to lend her support to your hopes of approval Apr 25 13:45:55 I am grateful, I hope to be Approved very soon Apr 25 13:46:32 * Morgan nods Apr 25 13:46:34 I hope so Apr 25 13:47:48 * Tuaan smiles "then Annis and I will be given a home, be married, and begin our journey to parenthood" Apr 25 13:48:07 You are -given- a home? Apr 25 13:48:37 * Tuaan nods Apr 25 13:48:54 Of course. Where else would we raise a family? Apr 25 13:49:10 * Morgan smiles Apr 25 13:49:16 Just another difference in our cultures Apr 25 13:50:07 Where do your people live? Apr 25 13:50:51 Sometimes they inherit their homes from their parents when they die... usually they have to buy them themselves Apr 25 13:51:13 Is your homeland very inhospitable and small? Apr 25 13:52:13 Its not just my homeland... its common across all of Theah... but, since you mention it, my homeland is striving to recover from war, things are tough for a lot of people Apr 25 13:52:29 * Tuaan nods Apr 25 13:52:59 That is sad. Are people building together for houses, and planting together for food? Apr 25 13:53:33 * Morgan sighs Apr 25 13:53:39 Not nearly so much as I'd like. Apr 25 13:54:49 In Capperlucia, we say "a rising tide raises all boats". Do you have that saying? Apr 25 13:56:03 No... but I may start trying to introduce it... Apr 25 13:56:56 * Tuaan nods Apr 25 13:57:30 It is no success unless it's everyone's success Apr 25 13:59:08 * Morgan nods Apr 25 13:59:13 Sadly some don't see it like that Apr 25 13:59:18 * Tuaan nods Apr 25 13:59:31 Was Uinise well? Apr 25 14:00:19 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:00:27 Happily reading every book in my study Apr 25 14:00:43 * Tuaan nods Apr 25 14:00:51 She likes to learn Apr 25 14:00:57 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:01:13 That much is obvious. Is she always so restrained, compared to her countrymen? Apr 25 14:01:58 * Tuaan nods Apr 25 14:02:35 Her father used to say it was the foreigner in her Apr 25 14:02:57 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:03:05 That would make a certain amount of sense Apr 25 14:04:45 * Tuaan nods, standing smoothly with the babe Apr 25 14:05:02 Would she fit in better than the rest of us? Apr 25 14:06:55 Yes, she would but... she is gentle, and the rest of Theah requires a certain hardness. I would gladly have her visit but I would not want her seeing the rest of Theah alone. Apr 25 14:07:11 * Tuaan smiles Apr 25 14:07:22 Uinise would love that Apr 25 14:07:43 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:07:57 I'm afraid she'd come back disillusioned and disappointed in the rest of the world Apr 25 14:09:08 Are -you- disappointed and disillusioned with your world? Apr 25 14:10:24 Frequently. But there are some few who are trying to make it better Apr 25 14:10:50 Then there is hope Apr 25 14:11:13 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:11:18 Slim hope, but hope nonetheless Apr 25 14:12:38 * Tuaan nods. Emil reaches for Morgan "Bah Eee" Apr 25 14:14:03 Oh, you want to come to me, hmm? Apr 25 14:14:41 *he hands Emil over* Apr 25 14:15:16 Do you need me this afternoon, or would you like me to go to town and see how the Ambassador is? Apr 25 14:15:57 I could do with you hanging around... I'm going to speak to my family before long, and HeinzHarold might need help with the boys while I do Apr 25 14:16:54 * Tuaan looks around "what family?" Apr 25 14:19:04 I have a way of communicating with certain family members back in Eisen Apr 25 14:19:56 How?! Apr 25 14:20:48 The thing is... my crew cannot know about it... Apr 25 14:21:14 You have my word I will tell noone Apr 25 14:23:44 Magic. The Montaigne people, some of them have a magic that can turn mirrors into a sort of... portal I suppose... so you can see from one mirror to another, like the two sides of a window, just a long way apart Apr 25 14:23:57 * Tuaan smiles Apr 25 14:24:03 That is clever Apr 25 14:26:12 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:26:43 It means I don't have to wait the week it would normally take for a letter from my brother to arrive at my home... or the nearly eight weeks it'd take to get here... Apr 25 14:27:07 How long does this take? Apr 25 14:28:05 Once they're setup, its like I'm talking to you now Apr 25 14:29:34 I would like to see that Apr 25 14:30:46 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:30:52 I'll show but I will want some privacy Apr 25 14:32:29 * Morgan checks the time Apr 25 14:35:56 *it's ten before one, and time for lunch. After that, the boys are ready for a nap for quiet hour as usual* Apr 25 14:36:19 HH: I'm gon' go swim, man, you comin'? Apr 25 14:37:08 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:37:15 May as well before I speak to Edward Apr 25 14:39:35 * Tuaan is proud to be left in charge. HH wanders out into the sun with a towel Apr 25 14:39:43 Waterfall or sea? Apr 25 14:40:04 I'm not fussed Apr 25 14:42:06 * Tuaan is now known as HH Apr 25 14:42:12 Waterfall then Apr 25 14:42:20 * HH heads that way Apr 25 14:42:29 * Morgan follows him Apr 25 14:42:47 Gotta say, I was sceptical about their skirts, but it's comfortable Apr 25 14:42:55 If you say so Apr 25 14:43:44 Lotsa air round yer legs Apr 25 14:44:39 * Morgan nods, dropping his shirt near the waters edge and walking into the water Apr 25 14:44:58 * HH goes in too Apr 25 14:45:11 Ahhhh... fuckin' hell this country's hot! Apr 25 14:46:15 * Morgan nods, swimming toward the waterfall Apr 25 14:46:22 Getting a little used to it though Apr 25 14:46:36 * HH nods, swimming too Apr 25 14:47:00 Not quite s' strange Inga bein' at work either. I guess y' get used to shit Apr 25 14:47:16 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:47:21 Still aint keen on it Apr 25 14:48:52 Nah. I'm looking forward t' getting back t' normal, but she was so chatty last night, tellin' me all the things she'd seen. She was happy. Tired, but happy Apr 25 14:49:13 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:49:47 I'm glad Molly's got her Apr 25 14:50:17 Likewise, man. Lucky we married women who are best friends too Apr 25 14:51:24 * Morgan nods stopping just before the waterfall Apr 25 14:52:17 Its weird, knowing we're probably never coming back here Apr 25 14:52:22 * HH nods Apr 25 14:52:42 Let's be 'onest, side from th' heat, it's not a bad place Apr 25 14:53:24 Couple of things I don't like but... I like how secure it is for them. Can you imagine a kid like that KaeLani approaching someone like me like -that- back home? Apr 25 14:56:07 Someone would take a switch to th' poor lassie Apr 25 14:56:43 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:57:35 There ain't a one of 'em looks like they'd even know what a switch is. They're all well fed, kind to each other Apr 25 14:57:49 * Morgan nods Apr 25 14:58:07 Its... peaceful. Apr 25 14:58:51 No War, nothing's ruined. No unmarked graves, man. Apr 25 14:59:12 Still got an army though Apr 25 14:59:43 Nice place like this, you wanna defend it from the shit tha' goes down in Theah Main Apr 25 15:00:03 Thats why you want a -navy- not an army Apr 25 15:00:24 Three fuckin' dragons, man Apr 25 15:01:13 So? Sure, they could create havoc and burn some ships, but if a fleet turns up... Apr 25 15:01:41 Yeah, them dragons gon' run right outta fire an' go home for a nap Apr 25 15:01:55 I do. Apr 25 15:02:06 * HH laughs Apr 25 15:02:12 Part dragon, are ya? Apr 25 15:02:47 You know what I mean... point is, it'd only take a couple of lucky shots and they're without their flying defenses Apr 25 15:02:59 * HH shrugs Apr 25 15:03:20 Sounds a bit like y' wanna stay an' get them set up with a navy, man Apr 25 15:03:57 Not really... I'm just saying it'd make more sense Apr 25 15:05:52 Mebbie th' Ambassador might suggest it. I could stand a few more weeks watching my lil darlin wander along the sand half naked Apr 25 15:07:07 Leave you behind if you like Apr 25 15:07:34 What, pick us back up next time? Apr 25 15:08:36 * Morgan nods Apr 25 15:12:23 Nah... we gotta house to buid Apr 25 15:12:26 Build Apr 25 15:14:39 Get it built anyway man Apr 25 15:15:50 Temptin'... nah, you'd miss us Apr 25 15:17:04 Course I would Apr 25 15:19:03 * HH nods Apr 25 15:19:27 I dunno man, mebbie one day, when th' babes are older, we'll come on holiday Apr 25 15:19:48 * Morgan nods Apr 25 15:20:03 Aye. Apr 25 15:23:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 25 15:36:31 * HH has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 25 16:41:28 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 25 17:02:35 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 25 17:02:57 * MollyK is now known as HH Apr 25 17:03:12 * HH looks up at the waterfall Apr 25 17:03:33 Swum through it yet? Apr 25 17:03:57 Not yet... Apr 25 17:10:10 * HH nods "race y' to the back?" Apr 25 17:12:38 alright... be carful though Apr 25 17:16:13 * HH ferrets around under the water as if looking for something Apr 25 17:17:01 * Morgan watches him Apr 25 17:17:22 Lookin' for an egg, man Apr 25 17:18:43 An egg... Apr 25 17:19:16 For you t' teach yer grandma to suck Apr 25 17:20:47 Shut up you dick Apr 25 17:21:49 * HH laughs Apr 25 17:22:00 Ready, set, go! Apr 25 17:22:20 * HH swims hard through the pounding water Apr 25 17:22:51 * Morgan does likewise Apr 25 17:26:58 *it's a very hard swim, and too close to call. Unsurprisingly, behind the waterfall is as he's dreamt it when making love to her there Apr 25 17:28:25 * Morgan smiles, looking round Apr 25 17:28:49 This is pretty cool Apr 25 17:29:13 * Morgan nods Apr 25 17:29:17 Yeah... a lot cooler too Apr 25 17:29:31 Hide in 'ere from th' sun Apr 25 17:29:46 * Morgan nods Apr 25 17:30:08 but... if I wanted tasty somewhere a bit cooler thats private, I'd go back to the ship... Apr 25 17:32:34 Depends 'ow long y' need privacy for Apr 25 17:35:23 I suppose Apr 25 17:37:11 Four miles for you for the round trip, not worth it for half a minute Apr 25 17:37:35 Half a minute, shut your face Apr 25 17:38:45 She shuts her face, you might get a full minute Apr 25 17:40:02 Its a good job I love you, or I'd have drowned you years ago Apr 25 17:40:42 That's what yer Da says *he grins* Apr 25 17:40:58 * Morgan nods Apr 25 17:45:41 Yer Da would shit th' bed seeing this place Apr 25 17:46:34 * Morgan nods Apr 25 17:46:47 He wouldn't be able to wrap his head around the women being in charge Apr 25 17:47:02 Or havin' skin Apr 25 17:47:30 Oh yeah, the amount of skin on show would blow his mind Apr 25 17:51:48 * HH grins "blows mine too when I see m' wife" Apr 25 17:55:50 Save the charm for her Apr 25 17:57:49 Oh I got plenty for her, don't worry Apr 25 17:59:01 * Morgan nods Apr 25 17:59:06 I know... Apr 25 18:02:54 Quiet hour is real quiet without 'er Apr 25 18:03:05 * Morgan nods Apr 25 18:03:10 Bit lonely aint it Apr 25 18:04:13 Gotta make sure y' make use o' the morning advantage, y' get used to doing it in quiet hour Apr 25 18:04:54 * Morgan nods Apr 25 18:05:06 Sometimes we just nap... or talk... Apr 25 18:05:24 We do, afterwards Apr 25 18:05:40 * Morgan nods Apr 25 18:12:21 Reckon they miss us? Apr 25 18:12:58 They say so Apr 25 18:13:18 * HH nods Apr 25 18:13:29 How's Claudia? Apr 25 18:14:00 Distracted by Uinise I think Apr 25 18:14:20 Makes a change fr'm DeeDee Apr 25 18:15:05 Oh thats definitely still playing on her mind I think Apr 25 18:15:40 Fancies this lassie too though Apr 25 18:15:58 definitely Apr 25 18:16:59 Reck'n it'll go anywhere? Apr 25 18:18:09 I dunno... I don't think Claudia can get a read on her either... Apr 25 18:18:35 Could just ask Apr 25 18:19:38 Bit too obvious for her... plus she feels she's got enough to deal with Apr 25 18:20:32 Yeah... *he nods slowly* Apr 25 18:20:41 Bubbies though. Apr 25 18:25:07 * Morgan nods, moving to being under the waterfall for a moment Apr 25 18:25:37 *the water is fast Apr 25 18:25:56 * Morgan moves back to HeinzHarold Apr 25 18:25:59 Thats got some power Apr 25 18:26:15 * HH nods Apr 25 18:26:31 Yep. Run a good grain mill off that Apr 25 18:27:46 * Morgan nods Apr 25 18:27:47 easily Apr 25 18:28:10 Bit sandy though Apr 25 18:28:35 * Morgan nods Apr 25 18:29:14 It'd make for some crunchy bread Apr 25 18:30:20 Yeah. Prob'ly still better'an the navy often gave us Apr 25 18:31:43 * Morgan nods Apr 25 18:31:46 Too right Apr 25 18:36:25 What y' doin' with Tua'an while y' got yer mirrors out? Apr 25 18:37:21 I figured he could help you with the boys Apr 25 18:37:58 Need me to take him up the wall? Apr 25 18:40:02 Magics normal here man... he's interested to see them, but you can take them up there after if you like... though maybe they'd like to go somewhere else Apr 25 18:45:00 Mebbie we'll stroll up there, you can follow later? Apr 25 18:45:58 * Morgan nods Apr 25 18:46:09 I suppose... I might take another run at that wall Apr 25 18:46:53 Might as well, she ain't goin' anywhere Apr 25 18:47:17 * Morgan nods Apr 25 18:51:03 * HH is put in charge of the children and preparation when they get back. It's time for Morgan to speak to his family at two,min whatever order he set Apr 25 18:52:31 * Morgan sets up the mirror in the sand so its looking out toward the beach, sitting cross legged in front of it and pulling on his shirt Apr 25 18:54:10 * HH is now known as Edward Apr 25 18:54:36 * Edward uncovers his. Tua'an watches from a distance Apr 25 18:55:11 * Morgan smiles broadly Apr 25 18:55:13 brother Apr 25 18:55:49 * Edward smiles Apr 25 18:56:11 Morgan... that is bright! Apr 25 18:57:12 * Morgan nods Apr 25 18:57:21 Its -ridiculously- hot Apr 25 18:58:27 * Edward nods Apr 25 18:58:33 Show me around Apr 25 18:59:05 * Morgan nods, picking up the mirror and standing up, angling it up the beach before slowly turning to show everything Apr 25 19:00:09 *Tua'an stands staring that it, at the pale man inside the mirror* Apr 25 19:00:21 * Morgan beckons Tua'an over Apr 25 19:00:27 T: Is he trapped in there? Apr 25 19:00:38 *Tua'an comes over* Apr 25 19:01:12 No, remember what I said about two sides of a window... Tua'an, this is my brother... Edward, this is Tua'an... tell him where you are for me, and roughly how far it is from here Apr 25 19:03:23 I am in Eisen, at the base of our easternmost mountain range. It is several thousand miles north east of you. *he carries the mirror to his window, pointing it out to the snowy mountains rising, more flakes falling* Apr 25 19:03:48 *Tua'an peers into it* what a strange world! Apr 25 19:04:12 Thats snow... Apr 25 19:04:34 T: it looks like falling sand Apr 25 19:04:47 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:04:56 I suppose it does... we'll talk more about it later, alright? Apr 25 19:05:42 T: thank you, excuse me Apr 25 19:06:03 * Morgan nods, letting him go before settling back down on the sand Apr 25 19:07:29 Was that man in a skirt? Apr 25 19:07:45 Its the norm... its so hot here you wouldn't want to be wearing trousers Apr 25 19:08:41 And yet you are, brother Apr 25 19:08:53 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:09:13 I'm not normal. I have at least acceded to short breeches, which are quite good for swimming Apr 25 19:09:40 It looks beautiful Apr 25 19:10:29 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:10:48 Dragons, talking birds, men wearing skirts... its weird here Apr 25 19:11:17 Talking birds? Apr 25 19:11:26 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:11:33 How are things with you? Apr 25 19:12:11 It thawed, for a few hours. Now it snows Apr 25 19:12:25 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:12:34 Such is life near the mountains... how is Mina? Apr 25 19:13:28 * Edward smiles Apr 25 19:13:48 Beautiful as ever. She's happy Apr 25 19:13:59 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:14:03 good Apr 25 19:15:10 She's writing more letters than I can ever imagine anyone wanting to write Apr 25 19:15:48 Oh? Apr 25 19:17:16 She has now joined the exalted rank of "Wife". She is renewing acquaintances with young women of her age who married years ago. She was the last to remain unmarried Apr 25 19:17:55 * Morgan looks guilty for a moment, nodding Apr 25 19:18:40 I never really understood why married women stop conversing with their unmarried friends Apr 25 19:20:08 * Edward smiles Apr 25 19:20:23 If you wonder that, I pity your wife Apr 25 19:21:38 That makes no damn sense Edward. If it was that they'd still be too busy to talk, to their unmarried or married friends Apr 25 19:22:07 * Edward laughs Apr 25 19:22:31 What our wives and their friends discuss is not suitable for unmarried women Apr 25 19:23:18 Ah yes... dearest Eunice, I was moved to write to you to tell you you were correct and it was indeed massive, so much so it made me cross eyed... Apr 25 19:23:39 * Edward laughs hard Apr 25 19:24:34 After their letters about the pillows, nothing would surprise me Apr 25 19:24:59 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:25:01 true Apr 25 19:26:01 The climbing walls are... well, I've not managed one of them Apr 25 19:26:32 * Edward looks surprised Apr 25 19:26:56 You climb so well though Apr 25 19:27:01 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:27:30 Its only ever been beaten twice, I think... its unusual for anyone to attempt it so I drew quite a crowd Apr 25 19:28:42 You will try again? Apr 25 19:28:47 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:28:57 Got to... if I don't beat it I'm gonn' have to come back Apr 25 19:31:37 * Edward laughs easily, clearly assuming he is joking Apr 25 19:31:59 I'm serious... I've never encountered anything I can't climb Apr 25 19:33:22 You'd travel for months for a -wall-?! Apr 25 19:34:03 I'd be able to hear it from home, taunting me Apr 25 19:36:24 What does Molly say? She will want you at home Apr 25 19:37:21 Best get it climbed before I come home then. *he smiles* I met a little girl called KaeLani... we had a long talk about my various scars... Apr 25 19:39:44 * Edward nods Apr 25 19:40:02 You have braved revealing them? Apr 25 19:40:19 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:40:53 After a bit of a false start with it... I was climbing and it was just too hot with my shirt on so... I used it to stop the safety rope from rubbing my skin Apr 25 19:41:05 * Edward nods Apr 25 19:41:16 I am proud of you, brother Apr 25 19:41:26 * Morgan looks very pleased Apr 25 19:41:44 Thank you Apr 25 19:42:56 What did the girl say? Apr 25 19:43:36 She thinks scars are marks of courage, and was asking if my people know I'm a great warrior... Apr 25 19:44:23 A very outspoken child *he smiles* what did you say? Apr 25 19:44:32 * Morgan shrugs Apr 25 19:45:36 That a few people think so but most don't. And she's quite the norm here in her outspokenness. Showed her a few of my less obvious scars too. She went off to play with Varick Apr 25 19:47:05 * Edward nods "Did you show her how you shot an arrow in your foot?" Apr 25 19:47:31 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:48:26 Of course. People here don't lie... it was unusual telling her about that and not seeing her disbelieving... Apr 25 19:48:54 They must lie about something, surely Apr 25 19:49:48 Apparently not Apr 25 19:51:08 And the talking birds... those are weird Apr 25 19:52:05 What do they say? Apr 25 19:53:04 The one that came and knocked on the door this morning asked for food... then played games with Varick... then said thanks and left Apr 25 19:53:36 * Edward laughs Apr 25 19:53:51 That is very strange Apr 25 19:54:40 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:54:49 Hearing it laughing was -really- unsettling Apr 25 19:55:18 A bird that -laughs-? Apr 25 19:55:59 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:56:17 Varick was playing find the queen with it with food... when it got it right it -chuckled- and bounced. Apr 25 19:56:45 What sort of bird is it? Apr 25 19:57:17 ummm... they told me what its called but... its brightly coloured, about three feet long in the body... Apr 25 19:57:34 * Morgan leans back, looking up at the trees by the hammock Apr 25 19:58:09 *there isn't one there* Apr 25 19:58:22 Three inches... Apr 25 19:58:36 Ah damn, I had hoped one would be in the tree... no... feet... three -feet- Apr 25 19:58:57 That's huge! Apr 25 19:59:20 * Morgan nods Apr 25 19:59:29 I noticed when it was knocking on the door! Apr 25 20:00:19 They aren't afraid of people? Apr 25 20:00:46 No, not so far as I can tell Apr 25 20:02:26 You will bring back paintings of them? Apr 25 20:02:36 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:02:43 I'll have a word, see if I can get some, yes Apr 25 20:02:55 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:03:33 People will want to hear all your stories, and if you bring back paintings they will be doubly fascinated Apr 25 20:03:52 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:03:57 I suppose you're right Apr 25 20:05:33 The boys are well? Apr 25 20:05:51 * Morgan nods, smiling Apr 25 20:06:06 Aye. We've decided to change Amir's name just a bit... Apr 25 20:06:43 To what? Apr 25 20:07:05 Emil... Emil Zareen. Apr 25 20:07:33 * Edward nods, smiling Apr 25 20:07:39 A handsome name Apr 25 20:08:18 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:08:46 Has mother told you about David's digging into the various family trees? Apr 25 20:08:58 A little Apr 25 20:10:17 In so much as... Apr 25 20:11:24 David has found a relation of Dietlinde's Sonnenshien, as you were asking me about Apr 25 20:11:32 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:11:41 There is much to catch you up on then. Apr 25 20:11:49 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:11:55 Go on then Apr 25 20:13:03 Ok... Vaugn Koertigs children were born of him and Sonnenshien Von derWald. She was his mistress... Apr 25 20:14:28 Our families are connected? Apr 25 20:17:07 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:18:00 Sonnenshien was married before she and Vaugn were involved... she had three children, two girls and a boy, one of girls eventually leads down to Dietlinde... Apr 25 20:18:28 * Edward nods "I assumed we were from legitimate issue" Apr 25 20:18:37 * Morgan shrugs Apr 25 20:18:42 Father will go berserk Apr 25 20:18:55 * Edward smiles Apr 25 20:19:03 Yes. But we are far away Apr 25 20:19:35 For now. However... the son was named after his father... and then his son and his son... right down to today... Apr 25 20:20:35 I've never seen the appeal of that Apr 25 20:21:05 No... but it clearly works for some... like HeinzHarold, for example. Apr 25 20:21:50 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:21:53 Indeed Apr 25 20:22:14 * Morgan watches him patiently Apr 25 20:22:44 What? Apr 25 20:22:57 -just- like HeinzHarold... Apr 25 20:24:49 You mean -Heinzharold-? Apr 25 20:24:59 * Morgan nods slowly Apr 25 20:25:58 Heinzharold is our relation? Apr 25 20:26:10 Yes... distant cousin. Apr 25 20:27:23 * Edward looks shocked Apr 25 20:27:31 Well that's unexpected Apr 25 20:27:39 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:28:16 indeed. *he looks round* I need your help with something... and I suspect you're the best placed to find out but I need you to keep it to yourself Apr 25 20:28:25 Yes? Apr 25 20:29:06 I want to find out what Freiarrdom Emil Niedersachsen was due to inherit. Apr 25 20:29:44 Who? Apr 25 20:30:26 Emil Niedersachsen. Apr 25 20:31:12 Who is he though? Why hasn't he inherited? Apr 25 20:32:43 He disappeared, presumed dead... I know he is nobility and was in line to inherit a Freiarrdom, but I don't know which one Apr 25 20:33:02 I'll see what I can do Apr 25 20:33:34 Its important... but... keep it to yourself or one or two close friends. Apr 25 20:33:58 Of course, brother Apr 25 20:34:09 * Morgan smiles Apr 25 20:34:23 Thank you. Apr 25 20:35:21 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:35:37 How is Molly? Apr 25 20:35:59 She's well... she's very busy and its hard work for her. The people here love her Apr 25 20:38:00 * Edward smiles Apr 25 20:38:09 Who wouldn't? Apr 25 20:38:58 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:39:11 She has so much to do Apr 25 20:42:44 Are you worrying that your First Officer is doing the Captain's work? Apr 25 20:43:04 She is... and neither of us like it, but its how it is here. Apr 25 20:43:25 Then you must be the First Officer instead Apr 25 20:43:46 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:43:47 Indeed Apr 25 20:47:07 Perhaps the time will provide you useful insight Apr 25 20:47:20 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:47:36 I hope so... I'd better go brother, I'm speaking to mother in a moment Apr 25 20:48:48 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:49:01 My love to all Apr 25 20:51:02 And ours to you. I'll be leaving the mirrors in the window in the mornings if Mina would like to see our view Apr 25 20:51:11 * Edward smiles Apr 25 20:51:28 I will ensure she sees. I hope the bird will appear Apr 25 20:51:44 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:52:07 I'll set it up first thing tomorrow, Varick reckons she'll be back in the morning Apr 25 20:53:36 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:53:41 Take care, brother Apr 25 20:54:11 And you Apr 25 20:54:22 * Morgan smiles, covering the mirror before setting up the second one Apr 25 20:54:39 * Edward is now known as Verity Apr 25 20:54:47 * Verity is waiting Apr 25 20:55:59 Dear boy! It is good to see you Apr 25 20:56:35 Mother... how are you? Apr 25 20:57:42 I am very well, and how are you? Are you being careful to take the shake and drink plenty? Apr 25 20:57:56 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:58:22 Yes mother... they have a cream here that stops us getting sunburn too. Would you like a quick look round? Apr 25 20:58:59 * Verity smiles "yes please, dear boy" Apr 25 20:59:55 * Morgan nods, picking up the mirror and pointing out the house, the waterfall and the beach before settling back down Apr 25 21:01:42 It is like a paradise! Apr 25 21:02:42 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:03:18 Its ridiculously hot, and its just a bit strange... the women in charge, they are all forthright and confident... and the wildlife is just bizarre Apr 25 21:05:20 * Verity smiles Apr 25 21:05:35 Are you enjoying yourselves? Apr 25 21:05:51 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:06:08 So far, yes... its strange not being the one dealing with people though Apr 25 21:10:04 How is Molly faring? You're all taking good care of her, I hope Apr 25 21:10:52 We're doing our best. She's very busy, but everyone here loves her. She's meeting so many people Apr 25 21:12:04 She must be so tired. It is good practice for being a Grafin, but... we do not want her exhausting herself when we hope for a child Apr 25 21:14:17 No... but she will have the journey home to recover, and she gets taken care of when she returns each day Apr 25 21:14:25 * Verity smiles Apr 25 21:14:35 I am proud that you are a good husband Apr 25 21:14:46 * Morgan smiles broadly Apr 25 21:15:47 Thank you mother. The food here is rather amazing, all kinds of interesting flavours Apr 25 21:16:16 Will you be bringing home their herbs and spices for us to try? Apr 25 21:16:52 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:17:16 I believe thats the plan... we're trying to work out how to get some of the fruits home, but with it taking so long... Apr 25 21:19:29 * Verity nods Apr 25 21:19:46 There will be someone who knows how long the fruit lasts Apr 25 21:20:09 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:20:27 We'll come up with something... perhaps uncle Christopher could grow some in his hot house Apr 25 21:20:35 * Verity smiles Apr 25 21:20:54 It will make a pleasant change from his plants with very rude names Apr 25 21:22:56 * Morgan laughs Apr 25 21:23:02 I'm sure he chooses them on purpose Apr 25 21:24:00 * Verity smiles Apr 25 21:24:19 I agree. I can ask if he would grow things for you? Apr 25 21:24:49 Please... I don't know how feasible it'd be but... even if its just something new for him to grow it'd be worth it Apr 25 21:25:32 * Verity nods Apr 25 21:25:47 I spoke to Sascha about the name Apr 25 21:26:07 * Morgan draws a breath, nodding Apr 25 21:26:13 right... how did it go? Apr 25 21:26:50 It went well. She agrees that it is too soon, and she likes Lina or Sabina from her family tree as an alternative Apr 25 21:27:37 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:27:40 Thank you mother Apr 25 21:29:59 You're welcome, dear boy. Jarvinia is well Apr 25 21:30:44 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:30:48 Not long for her... Apr 25 21:31:09 No, three or four weeks at most Apr 25 21:31:41 * Morgan nods, sighing Apr 25 21:31:49 We'll miss it by a couple of weeks or so Apr 25 21:31:58 * Verity nods Apr 25 21:32:48 That is not to worry on. He or she will not be baptised until May, so I hope they will remain here until then Apr 25 21:56:42 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:57:07 Are the children enjoying your holiday? Apr 25 21:57:14 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:57:38 Emil is fine all day then as soon as Molly gets home he screams like he never expected to see her again Apr 25 21:57:47 * Verity smiles Apr 25 21:57:57 You used to do that, dear boy Apr 25 21:58:33 Oh? Apr 25 21:59:32 If I went to the village without you, one would think I had been gone a year Apr 25 21:59:47 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:59:50 Its exactly like that Apr 25 22:00:25 You were always fine after you would nursed Apr 25 22:00:52 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:00:56 Emil is the same Apr 25 22:01:17 * Verity smiles Apr 25 22:01:44 He will outgrow it. One day he will be a man going through it with his own children Apr 25 22:01:57 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:02:00 That is my hope Apr 25 22:03:04 * Verity nods Apr 25 22:03:17 You will have so many grandchildren! Apr 25 22:03:53 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:03:56 I hope so Apr 25 22:07:25 * Verity smiles "I have written to your nearest priest at Hafenlohr. The small town is called Kempten, it is north of your home only a mile. I will leave a note when I have a reply" Apr 25 22:08:20 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:09:09 Thank you mother. I'm going to set the mirror up near the window each morning so you can look out on the beach if you wish... you might even see one of the talking birds Apr 25 22:09:48 I think they probably prefer to be called women, dear boy Apr 25 22:11:14 * Morgan laughs Apr 25 22:11:28 No mother, they have birds here, big colourful ones, and some of them can talk Apr 25 22:13:32 Talking birds? *she smiles* with words like people? Apr 25 22:13:55 We had one here this morning, it said food... and when we fed it it said thanks Apr 25 22:15:46 That sounds delightful Apr 25 22:16:13 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:16:18 Incredible little creature Apr 25 22:17:54 Do they understand people? Apr 25 22:18:44 I think so... very clever bird, it was Apr 25 22:20:58 * Verity nods Apr 25 22:21:23 How are you finding the heat? Is it as bad as you feared? Apr 25 22:21:33 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:21:47 It is, yes... I'm swimming quite a bit... Apr 25 22:23:57 It certainly looks like a good place for it Apr 25 22:24:07 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:24:26 Its very private. We're a couple of miles away from town, the nearest neighbours are a mile and a half away Apr 25 22:25:03 * Verity smiles Apr 25 22:25:15 You will come back, dear boy? Apr 25 22:26:37 Of course mother Apr 25 22:28:42 When do you sail? Apr 25 22:30:58 Monday or Tuesday I think... they're planning a big feast and celebration on the sunday Apr 25 22:31:25 A party? How lovely Apr 25 22:31:53 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:32:09 Big military parade and all sorts by all accounts Apr 25 22:32:56 Are you looking forward to it? Apr 25 22:34:50 I suppose so... not being involved in anything else its just... I'll be supporting Molly, rather than being a guest in my own right Apr 25 22:35:54 My dear boy... let me tell you that your job, like being a Grafin, is so much more important than you imagine Apr 25 22:37:04 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:39:25 It is always my duty to see to your Father's well-being at such events, to be his support and his stay. When the other attendees frustrate and vex him, I can share a smile with him that empathises and reassures. Apr 25 22:40:18 That is to be my task I suppose Apr 25 22:41:08 * Verity smiles Apr 25 22:41:41 Be what keeps her grounded and what lifts the smile that she has to share with the room Apr 25 22:42:08 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:42:11 I will try my best Apr 25 22:43:32 * Verity nods Apr 25 22:43:39 I know you will Apr 25 22:44:18 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:44:52 How is father? Apr 25 22:46:02 He is happy. He and Grendlik have been working on the summer house, making it suitable for use Apr 25 22:46:29 Oh really? Apr 25 22:48:45 I think they are just looking for a project. It is so quiet here in the last few weeks of winter, and of course, dear Grendlik is waiting to become a father for the first time. He has more nervous energy than he needs Apr 25 22:49:07 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:49:11 I'm glad they're bonding Apr 25 22:50:12 * Verity nods Apr 25 22:50:37 Grendlik hasn't grown up as fortunate as you and Edward, dear boy Apr 25 22:51:27 No... I know. The very least we can do is welcome him to our family, though I know father had issues with that to begin with Apr 25 22:52:38 * Verity smiles Apr 25 22:53:31 He sees that love has blossomed between them, and is willing to overlook the anticipation of their vows in light of it Apr 25 22:54:37 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:54:48 He seems more... flexible than he used to be Apr 25 22:55:06 * Verity nods Apr 25 22:55:49 I think so Apr 25 22:56:21 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:56:40 Its good... I find it much easier now to relate to him Apr 25 22:56:59 * Verity nods Apr 25 22:57:32 I am glad of it, dear boy Apr 25 22:58:05 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:58:07 Me too Apr 25 22:59:22 Where are the children? Apr 25 22:59:47 With HeinzHarold and Tua'an Apr 25 23:01:19 Is she a nursery maid? Apr 25 23:01:48 He... the men do the childcare here... he's been assigned to help us with whatever we need Apr 25 23:03:29 Men doing the childcare... that is very different, isn't it? Apr 25 23:03:44 * Morgan nods Apr 25 23:03:51 Its completely different Apr 25 23:05:16 Do you like it there? Apr 25 23:06:38 Mostly, yes... I'm looking forward to getting home and seeing everyone though Apr 25 23:07:16 As we're looking forward to seeing you and meeting little Emil Apr 25 23:07:35 * Morgan nods Apr 25 23:08:00 I've not been settled in a long time. I'm looking forward to it but... I'm a little concerned that I won't be able to settle Apr 25 23:08:55 * Verity nods sadly Apr 25 23:09:02 I have worried that too Apr 25 23:09:50 We can only wait and see I suppose Apr 25 23:11:30 * Verity nods Apr 25 23:12:47 We will. I will let you get in out of the sun, dear boy. I hope we'll speak soon Apr 25 23:13:01 * Morgan nods Apr 25 23:13:06 Before we set sail for home Apr 25 23:14:20 I love you, dear boy Apr 25 23:14:43 And I you, mother Apr 25 23:15:29 * Verity covers her mirror when goodbyes are finished Apr 25 23:22:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 25 23:22:14 * Verity has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)