**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue May 9 00:00:54 2023 May 09 00:00:54 * HH has quit (Ping Timeout) May 09 01:26:21 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined May 09 01:30:56 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 09 01:56:34 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined May 09 01:59:47 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) May 09 03:50:04 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined May 09 03:53:47 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 09 08:51:34 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 09 09:20:31 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined May 09 09:27:36 *when Molly comes out of the bedroom with Inga later, they've both been intricately decorated with swirling patterns of vines, flowers, fish, and shells painted onto their skins. Their clothing is the same cut, but made from beautiful shimmer fabrics, Molly's in green, Inga's in pale blue. Their stomachs have been painted as well as arms, legs, May 09 09:27:37 cleavages and cheeks. HH's mouth drops open* May 09 09:28:18 Uhhh... yeah... what he said May 09 09:28:48 * MollyK giggles May 09 09:28:55 He didn't say anything May 09 09:29:10 No, he's saying everything May 09 09:29:49 *HH watches Inga, just nodding. She's blushing* May 09 09:31:43 * MollyK smiles, going to ruffle Varick's hair. Her lower back is painted too, the lines of foliage and flowers looking to originate from below the skirt's waistband May 09 09:31:58 Are you ready for the party, Mauschen? May 09 09:32:24 [were you naked when they painted you?!] May 09 09:32:31 V: Why did they draw on you? May 09 09:32:41 [not quite] May 09 09:33:36 *HH glances at Molly before gesturing* $how far down do you reckon the paint goes?$ May 09 09:34:13 $Apparently they were not quite naked$ May 09 09:34:46 It's part of what the royal family do, Queen Betuana wanted to honour us May 09 09:35:13 $damn. Look forward to finding out later!$ May 09 09:36:06 * Morgan nods May 09 09:41:17 *Once Emil is changed, they get ready to go. It's already sunset, past the boys' bedtime, but Emil seems awake enough, and Varick seems excited. Morgan has the baby in the wrap, and Varick bounds around them. Claudia looks at both women's stomachs as they get on deck before looking away* May 09 09:41:33 HH: $she eyeing up our wives?$ May 09 09:42:06 $did look that way$ May 09 09:43:11 *HH chuckles, leading Inga down the gangplank. Claudia falls in beside Morgan* May 09 09:43:16 * MollyK is now known as Claudia May 09 09:43:22 Everything okay? May 09 09:43:45 Why wouldn't it be? May 09 09:49:29 Thought you might be regretting leaving so soon May 09 09:49:39 Because of that? May 09 09:49:51 * Morgan motions towards Molly and Inga May 09 09:53:32 Just because it's relaxed here May 09 09:54:10 * Morgan sighs May 09 09:54:12 Things to do May 09 09:56:20 * Claudia nods May 09 09:56:33 They do look pretty tonight though May 09 09:58:17 * Morgan nods May 09 09:58:22 Yes, they do. Very May 09 09:59:04 * Claudia nods May 09 09:59:16 Heinzharold looks like he might trip over his own feet May 09 09:59:35 * Morgan nods May 09 09:59:47 Its like the third time ever that he's been speechless May 09 10:01:44 What were the others? May 09 10:02:17 First time he saw her... May 09 10:04:38 * Claudia nods "sappy" May 09 10:04:43 * Morgan nods May 09 10:04:47 She has that effect on him May 09 10:07:37 * Claudia nods "when else?" May 09 10:08:15 Just after hearing the words 'not today little rabbits'... though that may have been a conscious decision to keep his mouth shut May 09 10:09:30 * Claudia laughs May 09 10:09:52 I wish I'd seen that, but I'd have been old enough to know better May 09 10:10:40 That may have been the first time I decided saying less was beneficial May 09 10:11:48 * Claudia nods May 09 10:11:56 A shame it didn't last May 09 10:12:27 thanks May 09 10:14:14 * Claudia lightly punches his arm May 09 10:14:25 You know I don't mean it May 09 10:15:05 * Morgan shrugs May 09 10:15:10 Can't say I'd blame you if you did May 09 10:16:41 I've got everything set up for Uinise May 09 10:16:48 * Morgan nods May 09 10:16:52 She said you were doing so May 09 10:19:18 * Claudia nods May 09 10:19:47 I put her in a big room, it's a long trip for non-sailors May 09 10:20:08 Solicitous to her comfort, huh May 09 10:22:09 * Claudia looks at him May 09 10:22:13 Shut up May 09 10:22:49 * Morgan smiles slightly May 09 10:23:17 She tell you about the dragon? May 09 10:25:03 I haven't seen her since before lunch, so no May 09 10:25:59 * Morgan nods May 09 10:27:30 What about it? May 09 10:27:51 I got quite close... or rather, it got close to me May 09 10:30:07 When you went over to see it? May 09 10:30:12 * Morgan nods May 09 10:32:37 What happened? May 09 10:33:52 It came out onto the beach to sniff the body, then took a look at me and started approaching, so... I didn't back away. Uinise says thats what heroes do, and asked me if I'm a hero... we really need to protect her... May 09 10:34:33 Because she thinks you're a hero? May 09 10:35:23 Because she's naive... she's innocent of what the rest of the world is like. I don't want her returning home with a broken spirit. May 09 10:37:05 You think Capperlucia is a better country than Eisen? May 09 10:37:37 I think its got a lot of things right... May 09 10:38:33 Women being in charge May 09 10:38:51 I think they've taken it a bit far... May 09 10:40:54 * Claudia shrugs May 09 10:41:05 No one seems unhappy May 09 10:42:33 The societal structure is no different to Eisen, barring the gender. Its not better. The difference lies in the rest of the society, the welcoming nature, the closeness of the community, the pride they take in others achievements as well as their own... May 09 10:43:45 * Claudia nods May 09 10:44:05 It's a bit too social and touchy-feely for me May 09 10:44:30 Its not what you're used to. May 09 10:45:20 * Claudia shrugs May 09 10:45:30 Not the sort of person I am May 09 10:46:52 * Morgan shrugs May 09 10:48:04 I like not being harassed by men though May 09 10:49:55 * Morgan nods May 09 10:50:08 That is good May 09 10:51:17 When do you start being Captain? May 09 10:52:30 I start my first shift at four o'clock tomorrow morning May 09 10:53:09 * Claudia nods May 09 10:53:21 Excited? May 09 10:53:58 Nervous. Not entirely keen on how little I'll see my family, but its only a few weeks May 09 10:55:05 * Claudia nods May 09 10:55:13 They'll still be there May 09 10:55:19 * Morgan nods May 09 10:55:34 Got a feeling I'll be working from 4am til the end of first dogs tomorrow May 09 10:57:40 * Claudia nods May 09 10:57:45 Doable May 09 10:58:00 * Morgan nods May 09 10:58:07 We'll see I suppose May 09 10:59:50 * Claudia nods May 09 11:03:11 *the town square is busy when they get there, lots of tall torches giving light. People are laughing, there's tables of food, and everyone seems to want Molly and Inga's attention. To one side there's a tall chair, the seat five feet high. It's decorated with fruits and flowers, and there are baskets around it that people are adding little things May 09 11:03:11 to one by one. May 09 11:04:29 Bet you a guilder I know what that chairs for May 09 11:05:39 Yeah? May 09 11:06:20 Its for their goddess, in case she stops by. May 09 11:07:53 As they do (!) May 09 11:08:44 You've heard they get visitations in their sleep? May 09 11:09:50 No? May 09 11:10:23 So they say... May 09 11:12:22 * Claudia shrugs May 09 11:12:29 Probably just dreams May 09 11:14:21 That'd make most sense, yeah May 09 11:16:58 * Claudia is looking around the large crowd. There are people doing acrobatics, and a man juggling fireballs. May 09 11:17:08 This is an odd place May 09 11:17:20 Oh yeah, totally May 09 11:19:44 * Claudia smiles, looking into the crowd May 09 11:19:58 * Morgan follows her gaze May 09 11:22:28 *Uinise is stood with Betuana and her daughters. Even the one who had a baby two days ago is here, the baby also* May 09 11:22:49 Oh you got it bad May 09 11:24:37 What? May 09 11:24:50 I see you smiling when you look at her May 09 11:26:11 She's pretty May 09 11:26:52 * Morgan nods May 09 11:27:06 Bit surprising the princess with the babe is here... May 09 11:27:58 Wouldn't happen at home... May 09 11:28:10 No. I think they've got that bit right here May 09 11:28:25 *Uinise clearly spots Claudia, because she smiles too* May 09 11:28:37 Shouldn't she be resting? May 09 11:29:01 She does, when she feels the need... May 09 11:30:18 * Claudia shrugs May 09 11:30:26 I suppose you want to see the baby May 09 11:31:21 I don't think there'll ever be a time I -dont- want to see a baby... but I'm just a hanger on here May 09 11:35:01 * Claudia nods "come on then" May 09 11:35:16 And now I'm an excuse... May 09 11:35:26 At least you're useful May 09 11:36:53 * Morgan shrugs May 09 11:39:34 * Claudia heads that way. They all smile at seeing him May 09 11:39:39 * Claudia is now known as Betuana May 09 11:39:45 Good evening May 09 11:39:58 * Morgan bows his head May 09 11:40:02 Your majesty May 09 11:41:54 * Betuana looks at Emil, smiling "how are you?" May 09 11:43:09 I'm well... the cut on my arm is healing, and I'm a little nervous about taking command but otherwise I am quite relaxed... how are you enjoying having met your new grandchild? May 09 11:44:51 * Betuana smiles "I am elated. I was close to missing it" May 09 11:45:09 You were busy elsewhere? May 09 11:46:42 I was not in Capperlucia. If you had found me any later, I would not have been here for it May 09 11:47:02 Oh, I see... it was a close run thing May 09 11:50:21 * Betuana nods May 09 11:50:40 Your son looks well May 09 11:50:49 * Morgan nods, smiling May 09 11:51:07 He is... I suspect he is due for a growth spurt any time now May 09 11:54:02 *The woman with the baby, Betuana and Xsarlac's second child, looks at Emil* He looks a bit like my son. My Mother was his Middle Mother? May 09 11:54:20 * Morgan nods May 09 11:54:23 Yes, thats right May 09 12:01:29 D: *she tickles Emil under his chin, making him smile* he's got Mother's eyes May 09 12:02:42 *She looks very confident with the newborn just in the crook of one arm. The baby is presently sleeping, and so tiny, smaller than both Jana and Thomas were, with the smallest of nails* May 09 12:03:00 * Morgan nods, looking at the newborn May 09 12:03:50 Yes, he does May 09 12:06:38 D: do you want to swap for a cuddle? May 09 12:06:53 If thats alright... May 09 12:09:18 *she nods. Betuana acts as a middle man, holding Emil when he's out of the wrap. If Emil recognises her as his birth mother, he does not seem attached, but does smile broadly when she gently bounces him. Princess Debah hands the baby over, wrapping in a very light shawl, and she stays asleep. She cannot be much over six pounds* May 09 12:10:29 * Morgan rocks her gently, looking at her hands May 09 12:10:42 Its ridiculous but... I can never get over how tiny their fingernails are May 09 12:12:10 *Debah takes Emil, smiling* My husband is the same. He's always looking at them May 09 12:12:28 * Morgan nods, smiling May 09 12:13:25 *the new baby is still all curled up as Jana had been for the first few weeks, as if they were still in the womb. Whilst this is going on, Claudia and Uinise have moved to one side* May 09 12:13:31 * Betuana is now known as Debah May 09 12:13:36 He's very handsome, what do you call him? May 09 12:14:07 Emil... May 09 12:15:14 And this young lady is... May 09 12:16:13 She doesn't have a name yet, we haven't thought of one May 09 12:18:15 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 09 12:19:12 * Debah has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 09 14:44:39 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 09 14:47:11 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined May 09 14:47:48 * MollyK is now known as Debah May 09 14:48:24 She's adorable May 09 14:52:56 * Debah smiles "Molly told us you were fond of children" May 09 14:54:07 * Morgan nods May 09 14:54:16 *The baby's mouth moves a little before her tongue tip pokes out. Her eyes stay closed. She has Emil's colouring, not surprising as she is his niece* May 09 14:54:47 Its nice to be around children... before they learn the unpleasant side of how people are in a lot of places May 09 14:55:52 * Debah smiles, letting Emil touch her face "children are a blessing" May 09 14:56:36 * Morgan nods May 09 14:56:40 Yes, they are May 09 14:57:08 Do you have big families in your homeland? May 09 14:57:54 Some of us do... Molly and I will have ten, including the two we have now... May 09 14:59:43 We plan for one more, then we will stop May 09 15:02:18 The number of children we have is dictated by a tradition in my home town May 09 15:03:35 That's a lot of strain on her body May 09 15:04:09 * Morgan nods May 09 15:04:21 She will be fine May 09 15:06:41 B: Molly looks lovely tonight May 09 15:07:07 * Morgan nods May 09 15:07:16 Rather took my breath away May 09 15:07:54 *Betuana smiles* I wanted to talk to you about the dragon May 09 15:12:11 * Morgan nods, looking to be steeling himself May 09 15:14:15 B: I know you want to ride one, so I am inviting you to join me tonight May 09 15:14:28 * Morgan looks surprised May 09 15:14:54 I am... surprised... I know its only the royal family that rides them... May 09 15:15:54 B: It is, but I have it from a higher authority May 09 15:16:15 Your all mother? May 09 15:18:45 *Betuana nods* She came to me in a dream a few days ago May 09 15:19:03 * Morgan nods, bouncing the baby gently May 09 15:19:05 What did she say? May 09 15:19:31 B: That I should let you ride with me May 09 15:19:41 Did she say why? May 09 15:32:55 * Debah has quit (Ping Timeout) May 09 15:50:50 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined May 09 15:54:45 Did she say why? May 09 15:55:41 * MollyK is now known as Betuana May 09 15:55:43 No May 09 15:58:41 * Morgan nods May 09 15:58:45 How do you feel about it? May 09 16:00:04 Hopeful that you will not be scared May 09 16:01:34 You do not resent being told to let me join you in something only your family has done before? May 09 16:04:37 No. When the All Mother asks something of us, we give it gladly. She gave us all this beautiful island and protects us May 09 16:05:53 * Morgan nods May 09 16:06:02 The chair over there... thats for her isn't it? May 09 16:09:50 * Betuana nods May 09 16:11:52 Every time we have a feast we put an offering for Tina Atu'a Fafine May 09 16:14:07 We have similar in my home town but for an entirely different reason May 09 16:21:44 Your God has a big chair? May 09 16:23:07 Oh, our God has churches... but we put out offerings for a monster that lurks in the forest May 09 16:24:55 What do you feed it? May 09 16:26:26 Pumpernickel bread... it doesn't come out of the forest, hopefully May 09 16:27:42 *the baby opens her eyes* May 09 16:28:09 * Morgan smiles down at her, speaking quietly May 09 16:28:14 Hello your highness May 09 16:33:12 *she blinks a moment, eyes grey like Emil's, and her little mouth makes a yawn* May 09 16:37:01 You are so very beautiful... you have eyes like my son... May 09 16:38:42 * Betuana smiles "I don't remember him at this age. Zareen would have" May 09 16:40:26 D: That's a nice name *this name in the Empire means Beautiful Eyes* May 09 16:41:42 * Morgan nods May 09 16:41:52 It means beautiful eyes May 09 16:42:59 D: I like that. Zarina, Mother? May 09 16:43:34 * Betuana nods "What do you think, Morgan? You knew her, would she have liked that?" May 09 16:43:48 She'd have been very touched by it. May 09 16:47:10 * Betuana smiles "then I approve it" May 09 16:51:23 D: *she smiles* Baby Zarina... yes, that's nice May 09 16:53:08 She will share the basis for her name with my son... his honour name is Zareen... May 09 16:55:03 D: I like that May 09 16:56:06 * Morgan smiles, stroking the babies hand May 09 16:59:45 *she grasps at his finger. Molly and Varick come to join them* May 09 17:00:07 Molly, good evening May 09 17:00:23 M: *she smiles* Your Majesty May 09 17:03:17 V: Can I see her, Vati? May 09 17:03:43 * Morgan crouches down, looking to the princess May 09 17:03:49 Can I tell them her name? May 09 17:07:19 *Princess Debah nods* May 09 17:07:39 *Varick looks at the baby* she's so small! May 09 17:08:07 Varick... this is Princess Zarina... May 09 17:10:18 V: That's like Zareen! May 09 17:10:37 *Molly smiles, watching Morgan with the baby* May 09 17:12:17 * Morgan nods May 09 17:12:22 Yes it is... May 09 17:14:03 V: I miss her May 09 17:15:07 *Molly looks to Betuana* It's a lovely name May 09 17:15:22 * Betuana nods "yes it is" May 09 17:15:50 *There's the flapping of wings overhead, the crowd stopping to look up* May 09 17:18:59 * Morgan looks up May 09 17:22:03 *all three dragons are circling* May 09 17:22:32 Thats not at all unnerving May 09 17:23:49 * Betuana smiles May 09 17:23:59 No, it isnt May 09 17:27:54 [sarcasm... not one of her strong points] May 09 17:29:18 [it's under appreciated here. You look so handsome holding a tiny baby] May 09 17:29:48 *the dragons come to settle at the far corner of the square* May 09 17:30:17 [I think you'll need to take her, or have Emil so I can give Zarina back] May 09 17:33:07 *Molly looks to Princess Debah* May I hold your daughter please? May 09 17:33:32 D: of course May 09 17:34:18 * Morgan gently hands her over May 09 17:36:29 *Molly takes her very carefully, looking at her softly* Oh, aren't you so precious! May 09 17:36:54 V: *he looks at the grown ups* Me and my Mama reaaaaally like babies May 09 17:37:06 * Morgan smiles May 09 17:39:52 *Molly gently rocks the baby before smiling at him* [next summer...] May 09 17:40:01 [yes indeed] May 09 17:43:08 *Molly continues to watch the baby. Emil decides this is an unfair situation, so starts crying* May 09 17:44:02 * Morgan looks at Emil May 09 17:44:10 You can be very obvious, y'know... May 09 17:47:10 *Molly hands the baby to Betuana before taking Emil, who is then all smiles when he is with his Mama* May 09 17:47:18 Are you ready, Morgan? May 09 17:47:23 * Morgan nods May 09 17:47:28 Yes your majesty May 09 17:52:20 Which would you like to ride? May 09 17:53:09 I think... Takaro UliUli? May 09 17:54:26 * Betuana nods May 09 17:54:30 She is fast May 09 17:55:08 She is the one I saw on the island... May 09 17:56:11 * Betuana nods "you should be less afraid with her" May 09 17:57:53 Because she won't throw me about as much? May 09 17:58:58 Because you have already been close. You will strap in May 09 18:01:50 * Morgan nods May 09 18:01:54 Oh yes indeed May 09 18:03:20 *Molly looks to him* you're going to ride a dragon? May 09 18:04:58 * Morgan nods May 09 18:05:00 Yes love May 09 18:05:49 *Molly smiles* Alright, liebling May 09 18:06:09 [be careful please!] May 09 18:07:48 [I'm just going to hold on tight] May 09 18:10:47 *Molly watches him a moment, trying to establish if he's teasing her* May 09 18:16:28 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 09 19:08:08 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 09 19:32:26 * Morgan looks sincere May 09 19:37:27 *Molly kisses him before whispering* I love you May 09 19:37:44 And I you my love May 09 19:42:03 M: Do try not to get killed, my love, think of me having to explain how it happened to your Father, hmm? *she smiles* May 09 19:42:23 Itd be historic.... May 09 19:43:49 *Molly nods* it would May 09 19:44:10 * Betuana looks to him "it is time, unless you are not permitted?" May 09 19:44:47 * Morgan smiles slightly May 09 19:44:56 Ready when you are your majesty May 09 19:46:03 * Betuana looks at Molly, who nods slightly May 09 19:46:39 * Betuana leads the way through the crowd. The people all smile and bow their heads a little May 09 19:46:51 * Morgan follows her at a respectful distance May 09 19:49:44 *when they get to the dragons, all three are watching her. She doesn't look at all worried* May 09 19:50:50 * Morgan looks at each of them May 09 19:52:31 *they all look quite calm* May 09 19:52:47 Gorgeous creatures May 09 19:55:44 * Betuana nods. A man brings her two huge harnesses that have lots of straps May 09 19:55:55 UliUli, yes? May 09 19:56:34 If you think that best May 09 19:58:23 * Betuana talks to the dragon quietly in something other than Capperlucian. In fact, it sounds more like Old Innish. May 09 19:58:42 * Morgan listens closely, trying to work it out May 09 20:02:17 *he can just about piece together that she's calming the dragon whilst working to saddle her* May 09 20:04:37 * Morgan watches what she's doing, moving a little so he can see the dragons eye May 09 20:07:55 *Takaro UliUli watches him. Her eyes are shaped like a cat's, and very blue* May 09 20:08:28 * Morgan tilts his head again May 09 20:11:24 *the dragon copies him. Betuana does up the straps, and the man brings out a mounting block May 09 20:11:44 * Morgan smiles slightly, rolling his head to the other side May 09 20:14:30 *she does likewise May 09 20:14:41 Front or back? May 09 20:14:55 * Morgan tilts his head back May 09 20:15:16 I imagine it would be more appropriate for the queen to ride at the fore your majesty May 09 20:16:37 That doesn't signify, but if you are in front it will be scarier for you May 09 20:17:08 Lets do that then, if thats alright with the lady here... May 09 20:19:04 * Betuana nods May 09 20:19:43 You will get into the saddle and strap the waist strap. Then strap the thigh straps May 09 20:19:58 * Morgan nods, approaching the dragon May 09 20:23:45 *The dragon stays still* May 09 20:24:04 * Morgan slowly moves to get mounted up May 09 20:26:54 *it's very high up, but the saddle and straps look sturdy. UliUli is patient* May 09 20:27:13 * Morgan climbs into place, doing up the straps tightly May 09 20:28:43 *it's secure, he probably wouldn't even fall out upside down* May 09 20:29:07 * Morgan leans down, gently putting his hand to the dragons scales May 09 20:30:57 *they feel like the one he has. Betuana gets up and strapped in* May 09 20:31:07 Are you ready? May 09 20:31:21 * Morgan settles, bracing himself before nodding May 09 20:33:23 * Betuana gives a command. All three dragons move forward at speed before suddenly tilting and lifting. It feels almost like falling in reverse. Powerful wings start to beat, and the people below cheer as they get higher than the tallest trees May 09 20:34:06 * Morgan looks back at the dragons wings as they move May 09 20:38:18 *they're scaled too, somewhat like bat wings. They climb higher in the sky, higher than the crow's nest, and fly quite fast. He can see the way the western horizon curves below the pinky red sky. The air around him is cooler as they move at this speed. Nothing but the dragon and some leather separates him from certain death May 09 20:38:51 * Morgan looks round at the horizon, taking in the view May 09 20:45:48 *it is stunning. UliUli climbs higher until he can see lights of the various little villages dotted around the island far below. With the other two dragons flying and swooping around each other, it's like another world up here* May 09 20:45:55 * Betuana shouts to him May 09 20:46:03 Are you well? May 09 20:46:13 * Morgan nods May 09 20:46:16 fine May 09 20:46:25 Feeling brave? May 09 20:47:27 * Morgan nods May 09 20:51:55 * Betuana gives a command, and suddenly they're swooping down towards the ground at an immense speed, his bottom fractionally leaving the saddle as the waist and thigh straps take the strain. There's nothing on Theah faster or higher than this* May 09 20:52:49 * Morgan hoots briefly before laughing, crouching to the saddle to get closer to the dragon May 09 20:56:00 *UliUli is making a sound that is almost like a purr, speeding down before suddenly pulling up and rushing towards the stars* May 09 20:57:03 * Morgan grins, laughing excitedly May 09 20:59:44 *UliUli and the other dragons start to play together, chasing and swooping, like dogs would. The black dragon he is on is indeed the fastest, but the blue is much more agile* May 09 21:00:25 * Morgan relaxes, just going with the movements May 09 21:02:58 *this keeps going for about ten minutes* May 09 21:03:10 The people expect a fly by now May 09 21:03:24 * Morgan nods May 09 21:04:51 Then it will be time to land May 09 21:04:58 * Morgan nods May 09 21:05:00 alright May 09 21:07:34 * Betuana gives commands which takes the dragon so high up it's as if he is closer to stars than land before they swoop down and down inexorably, the island of Capperlucia he has spent a week in rushing towards them. With an obviously well practiced manoeuvre, the three dragons streak above the feast to cheering and clapping May 09 21:09:01 * Morgan closes his eyes briefly, feeling the air rushing past him May 09 21:11:29 *the dragons circle around to slow down* May 09 21:11:37 How was it for you? May 09 21:11:47 That was -amazing- May 09 21:13:50 * Betuana gives the command, and UliUli comes into land quite gracefully May 09 21:14:53 * Morgan looks round, breathing quite hard May 09 21:16:14 * Betuana waits for the man to bring the block, and starts to undo her straps May 09 21:16:27 You might dream of it for weeks. That is normal May 09 21:16:38 * Morgan starts undoing the straps, nodding May 09 21:16:46 It wouldn't surprise me in the least May 09 21:18:39 * Betuana gets down easily, but his own legs feel a little wobbly May 09 21:19:19 * Morgan takes a moment to steady himself before moving slightly away from the dragon, into its eyeliner May 09 21:22:12 *UliUli breathes harder, and he can smell whatever would now be most comforting May 09 21:27:07 * Morgan closes his eyes for a moment, inhaling before shuffling toward the dragon, lowering his head a little May 09 21:28:07 * Betuana talks to the man with the mounting block May 09 21:28:14 * Betuana is now known as UliUli May 09 21:28:43 * UliUli moves closer a little. The crowd are staying back enough to not disturb the dragons May 09 21:29:06 * Morgan takes a couple of steps closer, glancing at the dragon before lowering his head a little May 09 21:30:59 * UliUli comes forward, sniffing his crown again May 09 21:31:37 * Morgan sighs happily, lifting his face a little May 09 21:33:42 * UliUli looks at him eye to eye, her head lowered May 09 21:34:13 * Morgan watches her gratefully before leaning his head toward her May 09 21:35:24 * UliUli seems to understand this, bringing her forehead to his May 09 21:35:52 * Morgan sighs happily, leaning his head against hers for a couple of minutes before backing up May 09 21:39:12 * UliUli turns away, going to the other dragons May 09 21:39:40 * Morgan blows out a deep breath, glancing toward Betuana May 09 21:39:57 *The three dragons fly off into the night, the beating wings in sync as they do* May 09 21:40:04 * UliUli is now known as Betuana May 09 21:40:20 * Betuana comes to stand next to him May 09 21:40:37 I have a question May 09 21:40:53 You cannot take her home with you *she smiles* May 09 21:41:00 * Morgan laughs May 09 21:41:14 She wouldn't fit in the ship May 09 21:42:45 I was wondering what the language is that you speak to them in... where it came from... May 09 21:45:03 It has been handed down from Queen to Queen since the dawn of the world May 09 21:45:34 It came from your goddess? May 09 21:49:39 * Betuana nods May 09 21:49:49 That is what legend says May 09 21:50:27 * Morgan nods May 09 21:50:34 I am incredibly grateful to you May 09 21:52:06 It is the All Mother who you should be grateful to May 09 21:55:21 I think I'll settle with both of you May 09 21:56:46 * Betuana nods May 09 21:56:56 Did you enjoy it? May 09 21:57:02 * Morgan nods May 09 21:57:06 Very much... it was thrilling May 09 21:58:11 * Betuana nods May 09 21:58:19 It always is May 09 21:59:05 I can absolutely believe that May 09 22:03:10 * Betuana nods "Your wife seems to be looking for you" May 09 22:04:15 * Morgan nods, excusing himself May 09 22:05:53 * Betuana is now known as Molly May 09 22:06:02 * Molly is making a beeline for him May 09 22:06:25 Are you alright? How was it? *she looks excited for him* May 09 22:08:10 It was -wonderful- May 09 22:09:20 * Molly smiles, embracing him May 09 22:09:25 I'm so happy for you May 09 22:10:14 * Morgan holds her tightly May 09 22:10:17 That was so fast... May 09 22:11:25 Is that good? May 09 22:11:54 * Morgan nods May 09 22:12:01 It was amazing, absolutely astounding May 09 22:13:11 * Molly nods May 09 22:13:21 As good as you imagined? May 09 22:13:36 Better, actually May 09 22:13:58 * Molly nods May 09 22:14:22 Good. Maybe when we are somewhere quiet you can show me? May 09 22:14:29 * Morgan nods May 09 22:14:32 Yes, of course May 09 22:17:08 * Molly looks up at him. Despite having not been there herself, she looks elated just at his happiness May 09 22:17:40 * Morgan kisses her quickly May 09 22:18:52 * Molly looks surprised, blushing "thank you" May 09 22:19:23 What, ummm... what are we to do now? May 09 22:19:57 * Molly watches him "the uhh... military display, I think..." May 09 22:20:36 * Morgan nods, looking round May 09 22:20:38 Ok May 09 22:22:55 * Molly steals another kiss before moving to hold his hand May 09 22:23:18 Varick will want to know all about it, once he isn't with KaeLani May 09 22:23:36 Oh he found her? May 09 22:24:52 * Molly nods "her Father is here for the feast, and her mother is working" May 09 22:25:01 * Morgan nods May 09 22:25:08 I'd like to see her before the end May 09 22:26:22 Shall we join them then? May 09 22:26:30 * Morgan nods May 09 22:26:33 Where is Emil? May 09 22:26:52 Asleep in Heinzharold's favourite place May 09 22:27:47 ah May 09 22:31:54 * Molly leads the way. People want to congratulate him and ask him for the dragon ride was, and so it takes them a little while to get to the others. Inga is indeed providing an ample sleeping place for the baby. Varick looks excited to see Morgan, hugging him May 09 22:32:14 * Morgan lifts him, hugging him tightly May 09 22:34:00 V: We couldn't see you! May 09 22:34:40 It was so high! May 09 22:35:29 V: higher than the crow's nest May 09 22:35:33 ? May 09 22:35:34 * Morgan nods May 09 22:35:35 much May 09 22:35:49 V: Wow! Could you see God? May 09 22:36:48 No, he must've been busy somewhere else May 09 22:38:07 V: it looked fast May 09 22:38:15 * Morgan nods May 09 22:38:18 So incredibly fast May 09 22:40:40 V: was this your best day in the world? May 09 22:40:55 One of them I'd say May 09 22:42:40 *KaeLani comes to stand in front of him* You were brave May 09 22:43:03 * Morgan smiles May 09 22:43:08 Thank you KaeLani May 09 22:44:27 K: one day I want to ride the dragons May 09 22:44:35 * Morgan nods May 09 22:44:45 I highly recommend it, though it is -very- fast May 09 22:46:48 K: faster than a waterfall? May 09 22:46:57 * Morgan nods May 09 22:47:02 Very much so May 09 22:48:33 K: My Mother is going to do the display, and my father said I have to go May 09 22:48:58 * Morgan nods, kneeling down to her height May 09 22:49:19 I wanted to thank you... I didn't have very good feelings about my scars before I met you May 09 22:51:17 *KaeLani looks proud* Warriors have scars. You're a warrior. May 09 22:51:44 * Morgan nods May 09 22:51:59 Thank you, KaeLani, you've done me the world of good May 09 22:53:38 *KaeLani nods* did you get a scar from the big wall? May 09 22:53:56 * Morgan shows her his arm May 09 22:54:00 I reckon it will May 09 22:56:51 *she nods, looking at it with excitement* I think so! May 09 22:57:30 * Morgan nods May 09 22:57:42 I think so too May 09 22:59:25 K: do you want to watch the display with me and my Father? May 09 23:00:08 [Do you think that'd be alright?] May 09 23:01:14 [of course, let's all go] May 09 23:01:20 * Morgan nods May 09 23:01:23 We'd all like that May 09 23:04:05 *they go as a group. The man there has a toddler in a wrap too, likely the baby that KaeLani saved from the wild dog and got her first warrior scar from. He bows his head to them, standing near the front of the parade space* May 09 23:04:11 * Molly is now known as F May 09 23:04:28 I am honoured to meet you all May 09 23:04:43 likewise... you have a wonderful daughter... May 09 23:05:23 * F looks proud, a hand on her head May 09 23:05:32 Thank you, she is my pride and joy May 09 23:06:04 This is her sister? May 09 23:08:20 * F nods, the child awake and calm "This is Talinn" May 09 23:09:09 * Morgan nods, smiling as he looks at the child May 09 23:11:53 *the toddler smiles back* May 09 23:12:09 KaeLani said she had befriended your son May 09 23:14:44 * Morgan nods May 09 23:14:56 He was telling me how sad he is to be leaving May 09 23:16:34 * F nods "the island is nice for children" May 09 23:16:49 * Morgan nods May 09 23:16:58 I think he was more thinking he'll miss your daughter May 09 23:21:02 F: if you are willing, perhaps they can write to each other? May 09 23:21:10 * Morgan nods May 09 23:21:16 I think that'd be a wonderful thing to do May 09 23:22:57 K: Yes please! May 09 23:23:25 V: *he looks pleased too* I would write every time my ship is coming! May 09 23:23:39 * Morgan nods May 09 23:23:48 Good idea May 09 23:28:19 *there's the noise of a horn being blown, and a woman in more modest, smart clothing leads out a hundred fighters armed with swords. Her hair is down to her bottom, braided through with feathers of rainbow colours. She is easily the same height as Morgan May 09 23:28:34 K: *she looks up to Morgan* That's my Mother May 09 23:28:44 * Morgan nods May 09 23:28:47 I like her hair May 09 23:33:50 *The woman has a very loud voice, ordering the fighters of both genders to form up ten by ten, and sets them running seamlessly through a routine of moves. HH moves in beside Morgan* May 09 23:35:07 Not sure I'd want to come up against many of them May 09 23:36:47 HH: two, mebbie three May 09 23:37:36 I was thinking four... but not more May 09 23:38:42 * F is now known as HH May 09 23:40:03 * HH nods, watching the display. People clap at the end of this routine, and she gives more commands to go to the next part, where they break into groups to fight each other. May 09 23:40:20 $didn't know they made women that big$ May 09 23:40:54 $I suspect she'd give us a run for our money more than most$ May 09 23:42:15 $give Isiah a life-ending erection$ May 09 23:43:03 * Morgan nods slightly May 09 23:46:04 *the fighting is well choreographed, but to laymen it would look like an actual battle. It runs for about fifteen minutes. The cheering at the end is loud, and the fighters take a bow.* May 09 23:47:00 $easily impressed...$ May 09 23:48:57 $I'd clap incase she decided to pick me up and carry me off$ May 09 23:49:26 $coward$ May 09 23:49:33 * Morgan joins in with the applause May 09 23:49:40 * HH does too May 09 23:50:20 $defintely not Claudia's type$ May 09 23:50:43 $definitely not$ May 09 23:52:22 *The general makes an announcement about the people being free to eat, and thanking the, on behalf of the royal family for joining them. She also announces the name of the new princess* May 09 23:53:16 * Morgan smiles, taking Molly's hand and squeezing it May 09 23:53:28 * HH is now known as Molly May 09 23:53:53 * Molly squeezes back, speaking quietly "are you alright, my love?" May 09 23:54:03 * Morgan nods May 09 23:54:10 No turning back on that name now May 09 23:54:25 It's beautiful May 09 23:54:58 * Morgan nods May 09 23:55:02 I agree May 09 23:55:49 * Molly looks around, watching people share the food, everyone cooperating, no need for greed. She smiles May 09 23:57:25 Well, we have a trade agreement, we have experienced a new culture, returned a Queen, seen a baby born, scaled a wall twice, flown on a dragon... enjoyed a hammock, and a waterfall, and living on a beach... I rather feel that all in all, it has been a great success May 09 23:57:57 * Morgan nods, drawing a deep breath May 09 23:58:00 Yes, I think you're right May 09 23:58:26 * Molly looks up at him, smiling May 09 23:58:48 And now, I think I am ready to go home and make lots of tiny, beautiful babies with you May 09 23:59:09 * Morgan nods May 09 23:59:13 Best get you home then May 09 23:59:41 Would you like to eat first?