**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Apr 30 00:00:08 2023 Apr 30 00:00:08 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 30 00:03:08 * MorganK (~madisonst@192.168.1.68) has joined Apr 30 00:04:22 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 30 00:04:53 * MollyK is now known as Woman Apr 30 00:06:43 You are very dear, I wonder that he has not made more effort, though the visitors to the islands report that millions follow him now Apr 30 00:06:55 * MorganK nods Apr 30 00:06:57 They do, yes Apr 30 00:08:08 * Woman nods, smiling Apr 30 00:10:47 You will soon awaken Apr 30 00:10:58 * MorganK nods Apr 30 00:11:04 Its that time of day I suppose Apr 30 00:12:03 There will be much for you to take stock of Apr 30 00:12:14 * MorganK nods Apr 30 00:12:20 Yes... there will Apr 30 00:13:08 * MorganK looks out at the water Apr 30 00:13:25 Assuming I have a handful of sand... I'm... humbled and glad to have met you Apr 30 00:15:08 * Woman kisses his crown again "you will find sand, little one" Apr 30 00:15:15 * MorganK nods Apr 30 00:16:39 *the dawn watch chimes, waking him* Apr 30 00:16:51 * MorganK checks his hands Apr 30 00:17:38 *his left hand is open but sandy* Apr 30 00:18:42 * MorganK climbs out of bed, pulling his breeches on with one hand, keeping his left closed before going quickly to the kitchen to find a bottle with a stopper, carefully brushing the sand from his hand into it and stoppering it Apr 30 00:19:29 *he manages this fine* Apr 30 00:20:55 * MorganK hides it, making coffee and walking outside, barefoot and bare chested Apr 30 00:22:23 *the sky is turning half-light, only the waves quietly keeping him company* Apr 30 00:23:36 * MorganK stands in the shallows, drinking his coffee, watching the sky change colour and lighten quietly Apr 30 00:24:09 *it does, eventually the sun rises* Apr 30 00:25:04 * MorganK eventually sighs, going back inside, taking the bottle and carrying it upstairs to his bedroom Apr 30 00:26:07 * Woman is now known as Molly Apr 30 00:26:46 * Molly stirs when he comes in Apr 30 00:27:05 Good morning, my love Apr 30 00:27:08 * MorganK rummages in the luggage, putting the bottle in there Apr 30 00:27:14 Yeah, morning Apr 30 00:27:45 * Molly sits up, sheet around her Apr 30 00:27:54 Is everything alright Apr 30 00:28:16 * MorganK watches her for a solid minute Apr 30 00:28:22 I... can't talk about it yet Apr 30 00:28:58 * Molly looks concerned Apr 30 00:29:16 Whatever I did, I'm sorry Apr 30 00:29:31 No... no... not you... not anyone. Apr 30 00:29:54 * Molly nods Apr 30 00:30:08 Do you need me? Apr 30 00:30:32 I just.... Need time... Apr 30 00:30:43 * Molly nods Apr 30 00:31:31 Do you want me to send Heinzharold to Betuana to say I won't be there until later? Apr 30 00:32:03 No, no, you need to do your work. There's a bottle of sand in the bag. I need to keep it. Apr 30 00:32:28 Alright, my love Apr 30 00:33:11 * MorganK nods Apr 30 00:33:21 Just me and the boys today... Apr 30 00:33:52 Inga is coming with me, they had Wednesday Apr 30 00:34:12 Oh... ok Apr 30 00:35:54 Is that a trouble? Apr 30 00:36:14 No, its not. Its fine. Apr 30 00:37:27 * Molly gets out of bed, her nose wrinkling Apr 30 00:37:39 There's sand on the floor Apr 30 00:37:58 Yeah... there is... Apr 30 00:38:31 * Molly brushes off her feet Apr 30 00:38:55 I'll ask the servants to sweep today Apr 30 00:39:07 * MorganK nods Apr 30 00:39:18 Ok. Thats... yeah, good idea Apr 30 00:39:34 * Molly kisses his cheek Apr 30 00:41:21 Would you get Emil up for me, my love? Apr 30 00:41:44 Hmmm? Yeah, ok... Apr 30 00:41:52 * MorganK wanders out to go and fetch him Apr 30 00:44:55 *he's fast asleep as is Varick* Apr 30 00:45:12 * MorganK lifts him gently, carrying him through to Molly Apr 30 00:45:42 * Molly is just tying on her underwear Apr 30 00:45:54 Thank you Apr 30 00:46:24 * MorganK nods, sitting on the bed Apr 30 00:46:43 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 30 00:49:49 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 30 08:38:10 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 30 08:45:20 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Apr 30 17:44:18 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 30 17:47:20 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 30 17:49:07 *he hadn’t really managed to focus as she fed, expressed, changed and dressed the baby, talking about the importance of getting the trade details and their return cargo dealt with in case Princess Debah’s birth might take Betuana away from the negotiations. Awful as it is, he doesn’t really remember the detail of having kissed her goodbye, aside Apr 30 17:49:07 * MollyK has quit (Excess Flood) Apr 30 17:49:12 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 30 17:49:40 *he hadn’t really managed to focus as she fed, expressed, changed and dressed the baby, talking about the importance of getting the trade details and their return cargo dealt with in case Princess Debah’s birth might take Betuana away from the negotiations. Awful as it is, he doesn’t really remember the detail of having kissed her goodbye, aside Apr 30 17:49:40 from having retreated into the skills of espionage to reassure her with a subtle squeeze of her bottom that he doesn’t need her to stay. He’s gone through the motions with the others too, playing with the children, taking them to the waterfall. HH doesn’t push him to properly talk, assuming he even can tell something isn’t right. Apr 30 17:50:11 *He goes through the day almost like an actor on the stage. Morgan Koertig is perfectly fine. Morgan Koertig is not going to have some massive crisis of faith. In quiet hour, he sweeps the bedroom, and he watches the children sleep, and then he and Heinzharold train on the sand, a hot, uneven challenging surface that leaves them both pouring with Apr 30 17:50:11 sweat whilst Tua’an and the servants are left to listen for the children. He swims to both cool and clean off in the sea, far out past the breakers, and then downwards and back up, his lungs demanding air. Even that doesn’t shift the way his world seems to be spinning, nor meditating in the hammock. Apr 30 17:50:44 *Even once Molly is back, talking a mile a minute whilst wandering around with Emil on her hip and nursing doesn’t. He is staring from the parlour window at the sea when he hears glasses clink together from the kitchen as they’re making the boys’ tea* ((done)) Apr 30 17:51:32 * Morgan glances round Apr 30 17:56:00 *they all look so happy in the kitchen, Molly looks more relaxed, Emil trying to reach for her glass despite his mouth being full, Inga with HH's arm slung over her shoulder, and Varick looking proud to be joining in. None are experiencing the challenges he is, looking content and at ease* Apr 30 17:59:06 * Morgan wanders slowly into the kitchen Apr 30 18:00:35 * MollyK glances at him, smiling Apr 30 18:00:42 We're celebrating, my love Apr 30 18:00:47 Oh? Apr 30 18:01:01 I have the draft of a trade agreement Apr 30 18:01:10 Oh right... thats good Apr 30 18:01:28 I: she's worked so hard today, Morgan, I'm surprised she can still talk! Apr 30 18:01:45 * Morgan nods, smiling Apr 30 18:01:57 * MollyK smiles, sipping the wine "my throat is quite sore, I confess" Apr 30 18:03:10 *HH whispers in Inga's ear, something that earns him an amused headshake* Apr 30 18:03:35 You've done well love Apr 30 18:03:44 * MollyK nods, smiling Apr 30 18:04:34 It needs a read through, and then tomorrow we'll officially sign it. But I am so tired now! Apr 30 18:04:54 * Morgan nods Apr 30 18:04:57 Not surprised Apr 30 18:05:31 *Varick goes to sit at the table, Inga giving Morgan some wine before serving the children's meal* Apr 30 18:06:12 Would it be an imposition for you to have Emil whilst I take a brief nap and get cleaned up? Apr 30 18:06:28 Hmm? No, no of course Apr 30 18:07:01 * MollyK hands the baby over, kissing Morgan's cheek Apr 30 18:07:06 Thank you, my love Apr 30 18:07:15 * Morgan nods, bouncing Emil Apr 30 18:07:56 * MollyK goes on upstairs. HH watches a moment before sitting and chatting to Varick Apr 30 18:08:01 * MollyK is now known as HH Apr 30 18:08:21 $you need me to have Emil so you can go help her settle, man?$ Apr 30 18:08:36 $What? No, its fine$ Apr 30 18:08:53 * HH shrugs $suit yourself$ Apr 30 18:09:13 *Emil starts to fuss, watching Varick eat* Apr 30 18:09:42 Yes, alright, lets see what we've got for you Apr 30 18:09:58 $Yeah, go on then$ Apr 30 18:11:35 *There's quite a few of the Capperlucian foods on the table. HH takes Emil, giving him some whilst also eating some himself. Inga telling him off can be heard as he goes upstairs. Molly sounds to be in their room* Apr 30 18:12:03 * Morgan heads into their room Apr 30 18:14:08 * HH is now known as Molly Apr 30 18:14:28 * Molly is just in the undergarment once more Apr 30 18:14:41 I thought you were helping the boys Apr 30 18:15:50 * Morgan nods Apr 30 18:16:13 HeinzHarold suggested I come up and help you settle Apr 30 18:17:54 Mmm much as I like the idea, I suspect I would be completely useless for anything but lying back and enjoying it. My mind is spent from tariffs, percentages, weights of goods, and so on Apr 30 18:18:56 * Morgan nods Apr 30 18:19:07 Alright... I'll... leave you to it then Apr 30 18:19:42 I'm sorry, did you want to have me? Apr 30 18:20:01 No, its fine... Apr 30 18:21:26 * Molly crooks her finger, beckoning him with a smile "I'd like you to kiss me though, so I can feel we are at peace with each other. Then later, once I'm a little replenished..." Apr 30 18:21:44 * Morgan nods, moving closer and kissing her gently Apr 30 18:22:23 * Molly puts her hand to his cheek tenderly, gently licking his lower lip Apr 30 18:22:58 * Morgan presses his forehead to hers, closing his eyes for a few moments Apr 30 18:23:24 I might have a look at the agreements, if you don't mind... Apr 30 18:23:46 * Molly holds him close "be my guest, my love. I promise, I will be more use soon" Apr 30 18:24:10 Not sure I will be, but we'll see. I'll see you in a while Apr 30 18:25:05 * Molly looks a little concerned for him "I love you. Whatever is paining you, I'm sorry for it." Apr 30 18:25:27 Don't fret at it... its... its nothing you've done Apr 30 18:25:37 * Molly nods Apr 30 18:26:01 Alright, my love. I will just trust that you have this all in hand Apr 30 18:26:36 * Morgan nods slightly, letting go and going downstairs Apr 30 18:27:27 *HH is still helping Emil* $fast work, I'm impressed$ Apr 30 18:27:39 $she was too tired$ Apr 30 18:27:47 We got anything stronger than wine? Apr 30 18:29:12 I: We brought some whiskey and scotch. Claudia and Uinise are coming for dinner, I think she wants to talk to you about the commemoration for the museum Apr 30 18:29:53 Oh... right, ok... Apr 30 18:30:06 * Morgan goes to pour himself a large measure of whiskey Apr 30 18:33:08 *Inga and HH seem to have everything under control, so there's not much for him to do apart from eventually give Emil the last of the expressed milk and do the children's bed time. Somehow he manages to read to Varick without the boy noticing there is a problem. By the time he's back downstairs, Molly has been asleep an hour Apr 30 18:33:13 * Molly is now known as Inga Apr 30 18:33:26 Do you think we should wake her, or let her sleep? Apr 30 18:35:47 Best wake her or she won't sleep tonight Apr 30 18:36:33 Shall I do it? Apr 30 18:36:39 Would you mind? Apr 30 18:36:51 No, it's fine Apr 30 18:37:07 * Inga goes upstairs to do so Apr 30 18:37:11 * Inga is now known as HH Apr 30 18:37:35 * HH is being surprisingly domestic, cleaning up the kitchen Apr 30 18:37:46 Wonder what time they'll get 'ere Apr 30 18:38:22 Bit weird, the two of them coming for dinner... Apr 30 18:40:30 Claudia's just being polite, I reck'n. Honourable escort, no thoughts o' pullin' her into the bushes on th' way... Apr 30 18:41:37 * Morgan shrugs Apr 30 18:41:38 Maybe Apr 30 18:42:40 Mebbie she just misses yer face Apr 30 18:43:40 * Morgan nods, reading through the agreements Apr 30 18:43:44 Yeah, maybe Apr 30 18:49:08 **the agreements look good. They are very fair and also thorough. Given the size of the cargo the Rose can hold, and the prices agrees, they will make an excellent profit each time. She has done a great job* Apr 30 18:49:43 She agreed t' trade you as a sex slave t' the palace in return f' three pineapples? Apr 30 18:51:19 Pineapples wouldn't make it all the way home Apr 30 18:51:29 * Morgan puts the agreements away safely Apr 30 18:53:17 Definitely sounds like th' ladeeeez here would be gettin' the better end o' the stick then Apr 30 18:54:00 * Morgan nods, taking a mouthful of whiskey Apr 30 18:55:55 Yer turn tonight t' go for a moonlit stroll while we listen f' the babes Apr 30 18:59:57 * Morgan nods Apr 30 19:00:36 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 30 19:01:35 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 30 19:04:31 Gonna get about twenty feet b'fore yer lassie falls asleep I reckon Apr 30 19:04:54 * Morgan nods Apr 30 19:04:55 Probably Apr 30 19:05:29 * MollyK is now known as HH Apr 30 19:05:35 How's it look? Apr 30 19:06:24 The agreements? Very good Apr 30 19:06:41 * HH nods Apr 30 19:06:54 That's what we came for Apr 30 19:07:02 Assuming the prices are accurate and it sells, it'll make a very good profit each trip too Apr 30 19:07:14 * HH nods Apr 30 19:07:23 Sounds good, man Apr 30 19:08:23 Suppose someone wanted t' invest in yer company... Witts they need t' speak to? Apr 30 19:08:39 Who we talking about? Apr 30 19:09:23 Me. Came into some money for robbin' stones fr'm the ice bastard Apr 30 19:11:01 * Morgan shudders Apr 30 19:11:14 Yeah, Witts. Apr 30 19:12:49 * HH nods, preparing the meal Apr 30 19:13:32 Six hundred in th' back, but I reck'n y' could make me an' my descendants rich Apr 30 19:14:23 If I invest th' other thousand with ya Apr 30 19:14:39 thats... a lot of money man Apr 30 19:14:46 Yep Apr 30 19:15:28 You talked to Inga about that? Apr 30 19:15:47 Nope, my money, do what I want with it Apr 30 19:16:32 Talk to her man. Its not just your future... Apr 30 19:16:55 * HH grins "My balls' worth more t' me than a thousand, man. Course we already talked 'bout it" Apr 30 19:20:12 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 30 19:22:02 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 30 19:22:21 * Morgan nods Apr 30 19:25:19 Only reason I didn't mention it... didn't think you'd be interested Apr 30 19:25:50 Definitely interested Apr 30 19:26:33 * Morgan opens his mouth, then shuts it, shaking his head Apr 30 19:27:25 What? Apr 30 19:27:31 * MollyK is now known as HH Apr 30 19:28:07 I nearly said something that would only sound like me being spiteful, or insecure Apr 30 19:29:27 Ahh so this shit today has to do with Rosie then? Apr 30 19:29:50 No... nothing at all to do with him. Didn't think you'd noticed... Apr 30 19:30:22 I know you like I know my own ballsack Apr 30 19:30:41 * Morgan pulls a face Apr 30 19:30:42 Thanks Apr 30 19:31:50 Welcome Apr 30 19:33:35 * Morgan nods Apr 30 19:33:50 It might be worth thinking about though... investing in his trade... Apr 30 19:34:30 * HH shrugs Apr 30 19:34:39 Happy with m' choice, man Apr 30 19:35:01 * Morgan nods Apr 30 19:35:05 Best get it right then Apr 30 19:37:02 * HH nods Apr 30 19:37:29 *Molly and Inga come back downstairs, their moods cheerful Apr 30 19:37:35 * HH is now known as Molly Apr 30 19:37:45 So, my love, what do you think? Apr 30 19:38:16 You've done a wonderful job love Apr 30 19:41:35 * Molly blushes, looking humbled Apr 30 19:41:40 It will do? Apr 30 19:42:18 Do? It won't -do-. Its a -brilliant- achievement Apr 30 19:44:33 * Molly blushes harder, almost squirming under the praise Apr 30 19:44:40 It's not that good Apr 30 19:46:02 Yes it is. Its fair to all and, given the size of the Rose and the prices, will make a -very- good profit each time she sails Apr 30 19:48:16 * Molly nods a little "will His Grace be pleased?" Apr 30 19:48:23 * Morgan nods Apr 30 19:48:27 I believe so, yes Apr 30 19:49:25 *HH calls Inga into the kitchen, leaving them in the parlour* Apr 30 19:49:34 I'm glad you're pleased Apr 30 19:49:57 * Morgan nods Apr 30 19:50:56 I'm very proud of you Apr 30 19:51:55 * Molly blushes even harder, smiling shyly Apr 30 19:52:07 I couldn't have done it without you Apr 30 19:53:02 Supporting you is my duty here Apr 30 19:55:41 * Molly nods Apr 30 19:55:55 Just as it will be mine for you at home Apr 30 19:56:11 * Morgan nods Apr 30 19:57:48 I understand Claudia and Uisine are joining us for dinner Apr 30 19:58:10 * Molly nods Apr 30 19:58:32 Indeed Apr 30 20:00:59 * Molly whispers "not for all the evening, I hope" Apr 30 20:01:10 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:01:13 We'll see how things go Apr 30 20:04:33 ACTION nods. As it happens, they arrive just before dinner. He doesn't get chance to talk to Claudia alone before they're all sat around the table. She's quite solicitous, doing things for the other woman like holding out her chair, passing her plates of food. Molly and Inga don't seem to pick it up, but HH seems to be taking it all in. Uinise is Apr 30 20:04:34 friendly, and they chat about the books in the study before she moves on to Morgan Apr 30 20:04:38 * Molly is now known as Uinise Apr 30 20:05:03 The town is abuzz with the news that you climbed the big wall twice Apr 30 20:05:56 Really? I didn't realise it was that big a deal Apr 30 20:07:54 * Uinise nods Apr 30 20:08:10 People have tried to climb it for hundreds of years Apr 30 20:09:13 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Apr 30 20:10:40 I wonder if you'd consent to me using you Apr 30 20:11:01 HH: $not an offer you get everyday!$ Apr 30 20:11:19 * Morgan smiles slightly Apr 30 20:11:52 A small quirk of our language... that question is loaded with innuendo Apr 30 20:12:26 I have read about that... it is a hidden meaning that is sexual, yes? Apr 30 20:12:33 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:12:37 Yes, it is Apr 30 20:12:51 How does this one work? Apr 30 20:13:13 HH: $thats what she said$ Apr 30 20:13:37 C: $shut up, Heinzharold$ Apr 30 20:14:43 I think perhaps thats a conversation for another time... Apr 30 20:15:22 * Uinise nods Apr 30 20:15:31 I want to use you in the museum Apr 30 20:15:45 How exactly do you mean Apr 30 20:15:49 $shut up$ Apr 30 20:16:20 [mmm... now -I- want to use you in the museum] Apr 30 20:16:43 To write about you and put it in the display about the wall Apr 30 20:17:15 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:17:30 If you feel that would be... useful for the museum Apr 30 20:19:44 * Uinise nods Apr 30 20:19:57 No one in our history has ever done it twice Apr 30 20:20:21 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:20:34 Yes, you said... they said the wall was different Apr 30 20:20:38 HH: $not got the same prowess as Eisen men$ Apr 30 20:20:45 They did, yes Apr 30 20:21:20 $obviously. Its a bit more profound than that$ Apr 30 20:22:29 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:24:24 Is it? Apr 30 20:24:54 I found it to be Apr 30 20:26:23 *Claudia and HH exchange a glance, but don't interrupt* Apr 30 20:26:40 Could I have someone draw you for it? Apr 30 20:27:26 Uhhh... I suppose so Apr 30 20:30:06 Thank you. Would you write something about your experiences? Apr 30 20:30:32 HH: $be pretty short, unless she means the wall$ Apr 30 20:31:07 I can do... like what? Apr 30 20:32:38 How it felt, what your technique was Apr 30 20:33:06 *Molly and Inga are trying hard to keep straight faces* Apr 30 20:33:27 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:33:29 alright Apr 30 20:34:39 Thank you. Will you do it a third time? Apr 30 20:35:47 No, I don't think so... there are other things I want to do in the time we have left here Apr 30 20:37:15 Like what? Apr 30 20:38:29 We were going to row out to see if we could get a look at a dragon, for one Apr 30 20:40:04 Which one? Apr 30 20:41:05 I've no idea... Tua'an suggested it Apr 30 20:41:39 * Uinise nods Apr 30 20:41:58 Takaro UliUli is closest Apr 30 20:43:07 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:43:11 I think thats the one he said Apr 30 20:44:39 That is the black one Apr 30 20:45:59 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:46:11 I'm sure my son would like a close up look Apr 30 20:46:31 They will be at the feast on Sunday too Apr 30 20:46:53 * Morgan nods Apr 30 20:46:56 My wife mentioned that Apr 30 20:49:54 *Molly engages Uinise into a conversation about the dragons and the similarities with the Drachen in Eisen, which leads onto...* Apr 30 20:50:55 It is possible that they are the same species. But as far as we know, there have always been two or three of them in Capperlucia. Perhaps they flew here Apr 30 20:53:50 Drachen don't have wings... Apr 30 20:55:41 HH: Mebbie the ones that had th' wings flew away, an' the ones that didn't... didn't Apr 30 20:56:32 * Morgan shrugs Apr 30 21:03:00 M: what do your legends say? Apr 30 21:04:20 That they carry the souls of our people to Tina Atu'a Fafine where she welcomes them home like a mother welcomes her children Apr 30 21:17:42 * Morgan frowns briefly Apr 30 21:19:09 I: I think that's quite sweet Apr 30 21:21:23 *Molly nods, looking to Uinise* Varick brought home a little figurine yesterday that is supposed to bring fertility and good crop growth to a homestead, it's very pretty Apr 30 21:22:12 * Uinise smiles "things grow so well here it's hard to know if they work" Apr 30 21:23:18 Could do with hundreds of them if they do work... Apr 30 21:24:02 M: *she nods* but then, you need -people- to harvest and to pick fruit... Apr 30 21:25:02 HH: guess us Eisenmen must gird our loins f' repopulating our homeland *he grins at Morgan* Apr 30 21:25:36 Think your loins are plenty girded... Apr 30 21:25:57 *HH grins* That's what all th' girls tell me Apr 30 21:26:22 * Morgan nods slightly Apr 30 21:26:33 * Uinise looks at Morgan "does he show his loins to many women?" Apr 30 21:28:14 I: not anymore! Apr 30 21:28:24 No, he's just being boastful Apr 30 21:28:54 In Capperlucia, that wouldn't be a boast, he would be thought a sex pest Apr 30 21:29:10 C: $they'd be right$ Apr 30 21:30:48 Another example of the differences in our cultures... Apr 30 21:31:02 * Uinise nods Apr 30 21:31:21 I notice that the women serve the food, not the men Apr 30 21:32:22 * Morgan nods Apr 30 21:32:49 Thats fairly normal in our lands... unless you're of the nobility, in which case you have staff that do it Apr 30 21:34:03 * Uinise nods Apr 30 21:34:26 Will people be interested in Capperlucia when you get home? Apr 30 21:36:03 * Morgan nods Apr 30 21:36:27 I reckon so... the paintings will help explain things to them, though the gender roles here will likely be the hardest for them to accept Apr 30 21:36:42 * Uinise nods Apr 30 21:37:31 My people do not understand why you would want a world where your menfolk are so quick to anger, so isolated and so unhappy Apr 30 21:38:47 We don't want that bit. Apr 30 21:40:58 M: I think it would be hard for our men to have so much leaisure, especially in Eisen, where we have a very long history of warfare. Our men are raised to be very tough. They have had a lot of protecting to do Apr 30 21:41:52 * Uinise nods "we have not had war here" Apr 30 21:42:46 *HH is watching Molly before gesturing to Morgan* $quite touching, that$ Apr 30 21:43:32 $yeah, it is$ Apr 30 21:43:50 You're lucky... Apr 30 21:45:16 * Uinise nods, smiling Apr 30 21:45:42 Capperlucia is a good country, but I am still fascinated by Theah Main Apr 30 21:46:40 *Claudia is watching Uinise* Maybe one day you might come? To Theah Main, that is? Apr 30 21:47:05 * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold Apr 30 21:47:25 *HH looks like he might pop with the contained laughter* Apr 30 21:47:58 * Uinise looks to Claudia "I'd like to" Apr 30 21:48:50 HH pushes back from the table: Oooookay! Who is ready f' coffee? Apr 30 21:49:35 * Morgan nods Apr 30 21:50:30 *the others agree. Molly gets up, going to help HH. She whispers something quietly to him* Apr 30 21:51:54 I will speak to Her Majesty about the possibility of serving as an ambassador later in the year... *Claudia nods slowly* Apr 30 21:52:30 You'll need an escort. I don't want you wandering around Eisen on your own. Apr 30 21:54:37 Would you do that? Apr 30 21:54:57 [that would -not- be amenable to me.] Apr 30 21:55:31 [why?] Apr 30 21:55:55 I think we could find you someone more suitable... Apr 30 21:57:34 [you and I have babies to make in autumn] Apr 30 21:57:47 * Uinise nods Apr 30 21:58:06 It will depend on Queen Betuana's approval Apr 30 21:58:12 [Yes, I know] Apr 30 21:58:21 *HH serves them all coffee* Apr 30 21:59:24 *Molly retakes her seat, pressing her thigh to his* [we cannot do that if you are miles and miles away. You are long, but not -that- long!] Apr 30 21:59:58 * Morgan nods slightly Apr 30 22:00:48 M: His Grace the Eisenfurst would no doubt welcome you Apr 30 22:01:21 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee, pulling a face Apr 30 22:01:34 HH: $Claudia could show her the stables$ Apr 30 22:01:47 C: $shut up, dickhead$ Apr 30 22:02:29 $stables were good before they got blown up$ Apr 30 22:02:35 I: You'd want to see the Bone Bridge and the Cathedral in Freiburg Apr 30 22:02:58 HH: $before you exploded in them.$ Apr 30 22:03:57 Definitely worth seeing. I've seen them quite a bit but I'm still awed by the cathedral Apr 30 22:04:01 * Uinise nods, drinking the coffee, adding the coconut milk Apr 30 22:05:00 *his coffee is warm rather than very hot, easily drinkable* Apr 30 22:05:22 What about the country of Vodacce? Apr 30 22:05:41 $You make this colder than normal?$ Apr 30 22:05:48 M, smiling innocently: Picante was nice, wasn't it, my love? Apr 30 22:06:48 HH $yep, we thought Claudia might want to get off soon. To the ship, that is$ *he smirks slightly* Apr 30 22:07:05 Bits of it. Unfortunately, Uisine, I'm just as susceptible to prejudice as any man... and my prejudice lies in the direction of Vodacce... amongst other places Apr 30 22:07:20 C: $lamp him for me when I'm gone?$ Apr 30 22:07:41 Where else don't you like? Apr 30 22:07:57 HH sniggers: basic'ly anywhere that isn't Eisen Apr 30 22:08:14 That isn't quite true... Apr 30 22:12:21 HH: Doesn' like anywhere below th' Great River, or west o' the weissburg mountains Apr 30 22:12:37 M: Isn't keen on Vendel either Apr 30 22:13:22 You're making me sound like some provincial bigot... Apr 30 22:14:08 *Molly smiles, lifting his hand and kissing it* Do you like the Highland Marches or Innismore? Apr 30 22:14:46 Get good whiskey from both places... Apr 30 22:15:16 HH: Oh man, we gotta let 'er try Blokners! Apr 30 22:16:02 Thats up to Uisine, isn't it Apr 30 22:18:01 What is it? Apr 30 22:18:47 Its a drink. Stronger than ale. By quite a bit. Apr 30 22:19:56 C: There's some on the ship... Apr 30 22:20:26 I would like to try it and write about it for the museum Apr 30 22:21:10 HH: $guess we're going to be saying goodnight to Claudia and then Uinise will be saying good morning to her!$ Apr 30 22:22:38 $Wouldn't like to say$ Apr 30 22:23:30 C: $seriously, Morgan, punch him hard$ Apr 30 22:23:49 $and deprive you of that? I think not$ Apr 30 22:24:32 * Morgan sips his coffee Apr 30 22:24:37 *Claudia nods, watching the Capperlucian woman, not even seeing Morgan's gesture* when we get back, you can try it. It might be a bit strong for you Apr 30 22:25:37 * Uinise nods, and it doesn't take long for her to finish the coffee, Claudia doing likewise Apr 30 22:28:15 C: Right, time for us to head out Apr 30 22:28:30 * Uinise gets up Apr 30 22:28:32 * Morgan nods Apr 30 22:28:36 Thank you for coming... Apr 30 22:29:11 Thank you for having me, I've enjoyed it Apr 30 22:30:04 Its been our pleasure. I'll get something written for you Apr 30 22:30:19 C: Sorgi wants to know if we're leaving Monday or Tuesday Apr 30 22:31:36 * Morgan shrugs, looking to Molly Apr 30 22:33:09 M: Leave it with me, but I suspect Monday Apr 30 22:34:35 * Morgan smiles slightly Apr 30 22:34:45 And then we hit the open seas Apr 30 22:35:55 C: sounds food Apr 30 22:35:58 Good* Apr 30 22:36:11 * Morgan nods Apr 30 22:37:03 *Goodnights are said, and Claudia takes a lantern to light the path back towards the ship, carefully making sure the shorter woman can see where she's going. The remaining four are stood on the porch watching the light get smaller. Inga is first to speak "Horny... that means Claudia and Uinise."* Apr 30 22:40:41 Perceptive little madam aren't you Apr 30 22:41:43 I: I just know the look on Heinzharold's face when he's thinking it about a couple Apr 30 22:41:49 * Uinise is now known as Molly Apr 30 22:42:36 Aside from the accidental innuendo about coming, I didn't think there was much of a spark? Apr 30 22:43:12 I think... you need to know Claudia better to spot it Apr 30 22:43:43 HH: It's not all soft eyes, moonin', an' lip-pinchin' like you do with our almighty overlord Apr 30 22:44:57 * Molly sticks her tongue out at HH "I'll have you know, none of you would be in Capperlucia if it wasn't for my mooning and lip-pinching!" Apr 30 22:48:57 She has a point Apr 30 22:49:21 *the others nod* I: What about you, Molly? Would you have been here, do you think? Apr 30 22:50:19 * Molly looks out over the sea "Maybe... it's certainly plausible, once I had the ship and the house..." Apr 30 22:51:12 I: Do you think you could have lived here? Apr 30 22:52:39 Maybe... it's tough to say... the men here leave a lot to be desired really! Apr 30 22:53:35 Certainly their climbing ability Apr 30 22:54:06 HH: pretty sure women don't find climbin' arousin', man Apr 30 22:55:08 She didn't say anything about arousing... Apr 30 22:55:53 * Molly laughs "That was what I was getting at. But yes, climbing is arousing" Apr 30 22:56:20 I: *she nods* it's the arms and hands... Apr 30 22:58:22 * Molly nods, giggling "Especially when he's shirtless and it's his back muscles too..." *Inga giggles too, and they go indoors arm in arm, whispering* Apr 30 22:58:44 HH: *he looks at Morgan* Huh... mebbie I missed a trick? Apr 30 22:58:50 * Morgan nods Apr 30 22:58:57 apparently Apr 30 22:59:38 They definitely fancy each other... Apr 30 22:59:43 * Molly is now known as HH Apr 30 22:59:53 We knew that Apr 30 22:59:59 * HH nods Apr 30 23:00:22 Time's runnin' out now though Apr 30 23:00:57 * Morgan nods Apr 30 23:01:23 Yeah... she seemed a bit more... solicitous than she normally is with anyone she's chasing... Apr 30 23:02:32 * HH nods Apr 30 23:02:41 Look at you though, matchmaker... Apr 30 23:02:47 Me?! Apr 30 23:03:19 * HH puffs up his chest "oh yes, -someone- should escort you around Eisen" Apr 30 23:03:42 Well someone should... can you imagine how dangerous it is for someone like her? Apr 30 23:04:22 Yeah man, like as dangerous as it woulda been f' Molly if you hadn' offered to 'escort' her round it yerself... Apr 30 23:05:14 I didn't. By then it was decided, and I wanted to bring her to my home Apr 30 23:08:11 Nah man, before that, before you came home th' first time. Something about lyin' about having a chaperone, and you pair nearly havin' a row on the dock in Carleon Apr 30 23:08:49 Couldn't send her off to Carleon on her own Apr 30 23:09:27 Gon' just see what shakes out with Claudia and Uinise then? Apr 30 23:09:52 * Morgan shrugs Apr 30 23:09:55 Its up to them isn't it Apr 30 23:12:14 * HH nods Apr 30 23:12:34 Yeah... so long as she don' get hurt. Then it becomes our problem too Apr 30 23:13:30 * Morgan shrugs Apr 30 23:13:39 If it happens it happens Apr 30 23:14:18 * HH watches him Apr 30 23:15:29 Been told to leave it th' fuck alone, but whatever th' fuck is goin' on, summat's not right with you. If y' dreamt o' Rosie swivin' Molly, you just gotta let it go, man Apr 30 23:15:51 * Morgan looks at him Apr 30 23:15:55 I told you it wasn't that Apr 30 23:18:35 * HH shrugs Apr 30 23:18:43 You pair goin' out? Apr 30 23:19:28 If I can drag her away from your wife talking about hands and muscles Apr 30 23:20:00 All we can do is be there for Claudia if she gets hurt. She knows the risks going into it. Apr 30 23:20:43 * HH nods Apr 30 23:21:28 Yeah. Want me to take Inga upstairs an' show 'er my arms? Apr 30 23:23:33 * Morgan shrugs Apr 30 23:23:54 If Moll wants to just rest, thats fine. Apr 30 23:24:16 * HH chuckles Apr 30 23:24:26 Since when dya call her that? Apr 30 23:25:13 Now and then Apr 30 23:27:03 * HH chuckles again "In bed then" Apr 30 23:27:41 No, never actually Apr 30 23:30:01 I gotta be careful, see? I say her name, Inga'll take gouges o' skin off my back Apr 30 23:30:22 I don't... I don't understand Apr 30 23:30:58 I was settin' ya up for a joke, but... yeah man, Inga likes hearing her name in bed Apr 30 23:32:28 I assume that depends on the circumstances... can't imagine she'd like someone else shouting it from outside... Apr 30 23:33:55 Yeah, gotta be me really Apr 30 23:34:43 * Morgan nods, going inside Apr 30 23:36:07 *Molly and Inga are sat on the floor cushions, giggling and drinking wine* Apr 30 23:36:44 $Maybe I'll just leave her be. She looks happy$ Apr 30 23:36:49 * HH grins at Morgan Apr 30 23:37:19 This brothel's small, man. Coulda picked a busier one Apr 30 23:37:34 *this makes the women giggle more* Apr 30 23:38:07 Better chance of finding a proper pair of trousers on this island than that Apr 30 23:38:49 * HH laughs, looking them over "Thinkin' I'll go with th' blonde. She looks cheap and dirty" Apr 30 23:39:14 *they both seem to find this funny* Apr 30 23:40:00 Reckon she was thinking the same of you... Apr 30 23:40:22 * HH grins "free an' dirty, me" Apr 30 23:41:15 * Morgan nods Apr 30 23:41:18 Everyone knows that Apr 30 23:41:34 * HH goes to Inga "Pretty lassie like you deserves more than a quick fumble... how much f' the whole night?" Apr 30 23:42:10 *Molly watches them before rolling her eyes a moment at Morgan* Apr 30 23:42:35 Inga smiles: A thousand guilders. Apr 30 23:42:51 Bang goes that investment then... Apr 30 23:43:01 I'm going to take a walk along the beach... Apr 30 23:43:27 * HH looks to Morgan "okay, so she's not cheap... fingers crossed she's dirty. What's yer name, sexy lady?" Apr 30 23:44:01 *Molly whispers in Inga's ear before standing up and heading to Morgan* I'll join you, my love Apr 30 23:45:27 Inga smirks: It's Brumhilde... *HH nods, not immediately catching on* That's a very... well, that's a name. Goddammit, Molly. Apr 30 23:46:09 * Morgan smiles faintly Apr 30 23:46:31 *Molly giggles, taking Morgan's hand, speaking quietly* My work here is done... Apr 30 23:46:47 * HH is now known as Molly Apr 30 23:46:51 * Morgan nods, leading her out of the house toward the beach Apr 30 23:47:15 * Molly brings her wine with her, her cheek to his upper arm Apr 30 23:47:47 I'm sorry I had to sleep earlier Apr 30 23:48:09 Its fine love Apr 30 23:48:43 I know, but... I don't think I have ever turned you away in that regard before Apr 30 23:50:32 You didn't... I wasn't in the right mind for that anyway Apr 30 23:51:23 * Molly frowns slightly Apr 30 23:51:35 Oh... that was not the impression I got Apr 30 23:51:54 sorry Apr 30 23:53:46 * Molly shakes her head Apr 30 23:54:05 No, it is fine. I haven't actually rejected your advances, that feels better Apr 30 23:55:00 * Morgan nods, walking so his feet are where the water reaches Apr 30 23:56:13 * Molly lets go and goes in a bit deeper to mid-calf Apr 30 23:56:31 Oh god it's nice to not have to think so damned much! Apr 30 23:58:05 * Morgan nods, looking out to sea Apr 30 23:59:56 You look homesick, my love