**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri May 12 00:00:00 2023 May 12 00:00:00 I figured Sorgi was... I dunno, testing me... May 12 00:00:38 Nah, he works like this hisself May 12 00:00:58 * Morgan nods May 12 00:02:51 I'm gonn' hand over then we can go get some rest May 12 00:02:58 * HH nods May 12 00:03:17 Sounds good, I'm fucked May 12 00:04:02 * Morgan nods, going to handover to his replacement May 12 00:05:11 *its all simple, and they head below* Looking like we'll be good for shore leave in Jura May 12 00:05:21 Yeah? May 12 00:06:50 * HH nods May 12 00:06:57 Figure we'll get a room May 12 00:07:09 * Morgan nods May 12 00:07:13 May as well May 12 00:07:59 * HH nods "yup. Gonna be stayin' here with th' kids?" May 12 00:08:18 Not sure yet to be honest May 12 00:09:04 * HH nods, stretching out on Sorgi's couch May 12 00:09:19 Things okay with you pair? May 12 00:09:49 Yeah, just... a rough day May 12 00:09:58 * Morgan climbs onto the bed, stretching out May 12 00:10:51 * HH nods "done now" May 12 00:11:25 * Morgan nods May 12 00:11:32 Yeah... time for new bullshit May 12 00:12:05 * HH nods, yawning May 12 00:12:37 Night man May 12 00:12:56 G'night buddy May 12 00:13:19 * HH is, as usual, asleep in less than half a minute May 12 00:14:09 * Morgan sighs, trying to settle May 12 00:15:17 *it takes a while, until he finds that cloth beneath his pillow that smells of her, and then he manages it* May 12 00:16:30 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 12 13:30:53 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 12 13:42:00 **He's in the Veisgraf's wing at Die Dauerhaftigkeit, awaiting news of a safe delivery. He's not unfamiliar with the anxious feeling, having waited out Jana's birth back when they lived at the cottage, before it burnt down. May 12 13:42:00 He'd managed to save Dietlinde and Jana from it completely by chance. If he hadn't suddenly wondered if Dietlinde wanted him to visit Sasha and Otto, he would have carried on to the market rather than going back to ask. May 12 13:42:24 He still had no idea how it had started, but he'd been able to get in and form a makeshift hoist from sheets that could lower them from the window he'd smashed. Dietlinde had warned him to be really gentle because she was with child again. The dual surprise of losing a home but gaining a child in the same day was a shock. May 12 13:42:24 He'd brought them to his Father's house, just as a temporary measure, but it had turned out that living together had been good for them all. Dietlinde was more accepted and welcomed, and Jana was thriving with her paternal grandparents' input. May 12 13:42:24 That's where she was whilst Morgan listened out for the telltale cries of new life from their bedroom. It seems to take years before he hears them, but eventually he does. There's another minute before the midwife comes to get him, one that helped deliver Alarice and Karsten's four children. She looks grim. May 12 13:42:52 /nick Marta May 12 13:43:00 * HH is now known as Marta May 12 13:43:32 * Morgan watches her May 12 13:44:07 You need to come now, she won't stop bleeding May 12 13:44:24 But.. you can save her... May 12 13:45:18 I am sorry, but no May 12 13:46:38 * Morgan looks like he's just been hit in the chest May 12 13:46:41 But... May 12 13:46:54 * Marta puts her hand on his shoulder May 12 13:47:17 You need to come with me. She is asking you to be there May 12 13:47:53 * Morgan nods numbly, letting her lead him May 12 13:47:54 How long? May 12 13:48:07 A few minutes May 12 13:49:20 There's nothing you can do? May 12 13:49:39 If I could I would already have done it. May 12 13:49:51 The child? May 12 13:51:01 Will live May 12 13:51:24 ACTION leads him in. Dark covers have been placed over her lower body and the bed to hide the blood loss that he can smell in the air. She's propped up, and looks pale and exhausted but so brave and perfect. In her arms, the tiny baby is alert. She smiles at him. "Your son…". May 12 13:51:24 * Received a CTCP from Marta (to #7thsea) May 12 13:52:35 * Morgan comes to her, kneeling at her side, stroking her face before looking at the child May 12 13:52:40 * Marta takes a place by the window on the far side of the room for their privacy May 12 13:52:47 * Marta is now known as Dietlinde May 12 13:53:06 * Dietlinde smiles gently "He's here... he's safe" May 12 13:54:14 He's perfect May 12 13:54:23 * Dietlinde smiles May 12 13:54:42 He is. I think he'll be like you, strong and kind May 12 13:55:37 * Morgan nods May 12 13:55:44 I'll do my best for him... for both of them May 12 13:57:04 I know you will. Do your best for yourself too. You'll be well again in time. Theus will ease your pain. You will remarry and have more children and be happy. That's what I want for you. Promise you'll try to be happy? May 12 13:57:18 * Dietlinde strokes his cheek too May 12 14:00:21 I promise I'll try... I don't want you to go May 12 14:01:01 But I have to. I have had more happiness in my lifetime than most who grow old. I have been very blessed. And now our Heavenly Father is calling me home to Him, and I must go. May 12 14:02:02 * Morgan nods, kissing her temple May 12 14:02:05 He needs a name May 12 14:02:26 Hans, for your uncle? May 12 14:02:47 You like that" Is that what you wish? May 12 14:03:20 * Dietlinde nods, looks down at the baby "Hans Morgan Koertig" May 12 14:03:58 * Morgan nods May 12 14:04:02 Alright love May 12 14:05:27 Will you hold him? May 12 14:05:42 I thought you'd want to for as long as you can... May 12 14:06:02 I want to see you with him May 12 14:06:34 * Morgan nods, gently taking him and moving so she can see them together May 12 14:06:55 * Dietlinde smiles, nodding, her body relaxing May 12 14:07:21 He's safe with you now. I've done all I can May 12 14:07:36 * Morgan takes her hand May 12 14:07:43 I love you my darling, with everything I am May 12 14:07:53 * Dietlinde nods May 12 14:08:13 I know you do, from that first moment we met May 12 14:08:21 * Morgan nods May 12 14:08:32 Like a bolt from the heavens May 12 14:08:54 * Dietlinde smiles, closing her eyes "like divine intervention" May 12 14:09:26 * Morgan kisses her fingers May 12 14:09:37 Rest my love, you've worked so very hard May 12 14:10:46 * Dietlinde holds his hand, eyes still closed "I love you, Morgan. Goodnight" May 12 14:11:10 Goodnight Dietlinde... my love, always May 12 14:12:03 ACTION nods slightly, smiling. He notes how her breaths become shallower, further apart, until with one bigger exhale, she breathes no more. May 12 14:12:03 * Received a CTCP from Dietlinde (to #7thsea) May 12 14:12:32 * Morgan watches her, tears falling May 12 14:12:47 * Dietlinde is now known as Marta May 12 14:13:25 * Marta comes over, speaking very quietly and softly "Do you want me to take him and give you a few minutes?" May 12 14:13:51 * Morgan turns to look at her numbly May 12 14:14:04 I... I don't know what to do now May 12 14:15:35 What you're going to do now is let yourself cry. Then soon, I will come back with your son and someone you want with you, and I will take care of everything here. May 12 14:15:53 * Morgan nods slowly May 12 14:16:04 okay May 12 14:16:20 Do you want your Mother, or Heinzharold? May 12 14:16:43 HeinzHarold. I don't want my mother to see me like this May 12 14:17:15 * Marta nods, gently taking the baby from him, and leaves the room May 12 14:17:41 * Morgan does as he's been told, crying hard, holding on to her hand May 12 14:18:47 *her hand is still warm, but there's no pulse in it, no life. Outside there are birds singing still, unaware of how his heart has just shattered May 12 14:20:44 * Morgan eventually stops, just sitting there May 12 14:20:51 *he has no idea how long it is like this, but he hears the door open before feeling Heinzharold's hand on his shoulder* "Morgan?" May 12 14:21:16 * Morgan looks up at him, looking dazed May 12 14:22:28 *then he realises that he's actually awake, laid in bed rather than sat in a chair. HH is sat on the edge of the bed, hand still on his shoulder* what's up, man? May 12 14:22:31 * Marta is now known as HH May 12 14:22:52 * Morgan draws a ragged breath May 12 14:22:53 dreams May 12 14:23:19 Y' shouted for me. Almost shit meself May 12 14:23:51 Sorry man May 12 14:24:07 Need a hug? May 12 14:24:19 * Morgan nods miserably May 12 14:25:00 * HH lays down on top of the covers, hugging him May 12 14:25:34 * Morgan leans into him, weeping quietly May 12 14:26:04 * HH strokes his back, staying quiet May 12 14:26:20 * Morgan eventually stops, pulling away May 12 14:26:46 Need me t' fetch yer lassie? May 12 14:27:20 I'll be alright... what time is it? May 12 14:27:37 'Bout five May 12 14:28:12 * Morgan sighs May 12 14:28:15 Fuck sake May 12 14:28:43 * HH nods May 12 14:29:43 Y' wanna play cards or summat? Kill some time? May 12 14:30:22 No... get some sleep man, I'll find some work to do May 12 14:30:45 * HH nods "Alright, man" May 12 14:31:56 * Morgan gets up, taking the paper with the shift patterns on and heading to the galley to work on it May 12 14:35:07 *he could drop all of his middles if he really wanted to* May 12 14:35:56 * Morgan drops all but one May 12 14:40:03 *dawn eventually comes, and with it the knowledge that Jarvie's baby should have been born by now* May 12 14:41:15 * Morgan sighs, making fresh coffee and going on deck to look around May 12 14:44:35 *the ship is being prepared for moving out, and when she does it's into rain clouds, the first he's seen since the storm. Sorgi takes over at eight* May 12 14:44:42 * HH is now known as Sorgi May 12 14:44:54 I thought you'd be sleeping, Captain May 12 14:45:42 * Morgan nods May 12 14:46:16 Nightmares are back. I can only face seeing my dead wife and daughter so many times in twenty four hours May 12 14:49:05 I'm sorry to hear it May 12 14:49:26 * Morgan nods May 12 14:49:32 Thank you... it is what it is May 12 14:50:01 * Sorgi nods May 12 14:50:29 We should make Jura in the morning, Captain May 12 14:51:09 * Morgan nods May 12 14:51:14 God she's fast May 12 14:54:49 * Sorgi nods, smiling May 12 14:55:07 Yes she is, but also the time goes quickly when you work that mauch May 12 14:55:13 Much* May 12 15:03:37 * Morgan nods, handing him the new shifts May 12 15:03:56 * Sorgi nods May 12 15:04:01 That looks fine May 12 15:04:18 * Morgan nods May 12 15:04:41 I'll be making rounds to keep the face time with the crew May 12 15:05:58 * Sorgi nods May 12 15:06:51 You'll want to reprovision tomorrow, there's a list in the desk of what we normally require for a week May 12 15:08:03 * Morgan nods May 12 15:08:30 I hadn't forgotten. What do you think to taking on more crew to cover the night sailing on her next trip to Capperlucia? May 12 15:10:49 * Sorgi nods May 12 15:11:24 Having spoken to Her Ladyship about the profits, I would be inclined to. You can afford it, and it would make it smoother May 12 15:11:53 * Morgan nods May 12 15:12:29 The journey was harder than it could've been if we'd had a few more hands... granted, they'll spend four weeks each way making life very easy on the normal shifts, but once you hit open water... May 12 15:14:10 * Sorgi nods May 12 15:14:41 The crew were impeccably behaved in Capperlucia, they deserve to take it easy, Captain May 12 15:14:50 * Morgan nods May 12 15:15:21 Before I hand command back to you, I want to address the crew... they were sailors all of Eisen can be proud of May 12 15:17:17 * Sorgi nods May 12 15:17:39 At Morgan's Rock, Captain? May 12 15:40:08 * Morgan nods May 12 15:40:12 Probably best place for it May 12 15:43:39 * Sorgi nods "what do you plan for cover tomorrow evening, Captain?" May 12 15:46:22 I'm going to have a chat with the others, see if we can split the time between us... May 12 15:48:16 I'm happy to stay on board as usual, Captain May 12 15:49:09 We'll see... I'd advise you taking some time ashore while you aren't in command... May 12 15:50:55 I've got no need for that, Captain May 12 15:52:14 You could go to church... May 12 15:52:44 * Sorgi smiles May 12 15:52:52 That I could be tempted by May 12 15:55:33 * Morgan nods May 12 15:55:41 Thought you might be May 12 15:56:29 * Sorgi nods May 12 15:57:54 In the evening, I will stand watch, so you are free for the evening May 12 15:58:24 * Morgan nods May 12 15:58:27 Thank you Sorgi May 12 16:03:11 * Sorgi nods "you and Her Ladyship deserve a night off together after being apart so much May 12 16:05:47 * Morgan nods May 12 16:05:54 Its been a difficult few weeks May 12 16:06:45 * Sorgi nods "She seems to be keeping busy, but she seems a little out of sorts to me" May 12 16:12:00 In general or the last few days? May 12 16:12:37 The last few days May 12 16:12:52 * Morgan nods May 12 16:13:06 Don't worry at it... women's things. May 12 16:15:08 * Sorgi nods "I thought maybe your workload was taking its toll" May 12 16:16:30 Probably isn't doing her any favours if I'm honest May 12 16:22:16 A night off might by just the thing May 12 16:22:57 * Morgan nods May 12 16:23:06 Aye, maybe. I'll checking on her in a little while May 12 16:24:51 * Sorgi nods "anything else, Captain?" May 12 16:25:51 no... I don't think so, thank you Sorgi May 12 16:27:00 * Sorgi gets to work May 12 16:28:03 * Morgan goes below, heading to his study May 12 16:28:34 * Sorgi is now known as Molly May 12 16:29:13 * Molly is sat feeding, talking quietly with Inga. There's no sign of HH and Varick May 12 16:29:45 *Bir wolf whistles when he comes in* May 12 16:31:21 * Morgan whistles back to her, going to sit at his desk May 12 16:32:04 * Molly looks up, smiling May 12 16:32:13 Good morning, my love May 12 16:33:03 morning May 12 16:34:57 The baby arrived May 12 16:35:41 What time? May 12 16:35:53 About half after four May 12 16:36:35 * Morgan nods slightly May 12 16:36:38 All are well? May 12 16:36:47 * Molly smiles May 12 16:37:12 Very well, yes. It was long but straightforward May 12 16:39:04 * Morgan nods slightly May 12 16:39:07 alright... good... May 12 16:39:50 * Molly watches him a moment May 12 16:40:07 Inga, would you mind getting coffee? May 12 16:40:54 *Inga goes to do so. Molly carries Emil across her body, still nursing as she comes to the desk* May 12 16:41:03 You are feeling a little jealous? May 12 16:41:12 No. I'm not. May 12 16:41:24 * Molly frowns May 12 16:41:44 Alright, my love. You seem subdued May 12 16:41:49 * Morgan nods May 12 16:41:53 nightmare May 12 16:42:12 * Molly sighs "I'm sorry. What can I do?" May 12 16:42:58 * Morgan shrugs May 12 16:43:15 Nothing. Have they chosen a name? May 12 16:43:33 * Molly nods May 12 16:44:52 Mattias Hans Holzheim. Grendlik decided his name was too long, so they went for her father's name May 12 16:45:24 * Morgan nods slightly May 12 16:49:13 Sorgi thinks you've been out of sorts the last few days May 12 16:50:40 I am managing, my love. I've caught up on some reading and needlework, and spent time with the boys May 12 16:50:54 So its the time apart... May 12 16:51:50 * Molly shrugs "I miss being intimate with you. I know yesterday you asked me not to mention it, so that is all I will say" May 12 16:52:15 Yesterday was a difficult day May 12 16:54:11 * Molly nods, rocking the baby May 12 16:54:29 I know, my love. Though it seems there were no flashbacks? May 12 16:55:26 No, I can't say there were May 12 16:58:36 * Molly smiles May 12 16:58:45 It is a small positive. I will take that May 12 16:59:06 * Morgan nods, sighing May 12 17:01:43 I think we'll arrive in Jura early enough to go into the city May 12 17:01:52 * Morgan nods May 12 17:02:01 I need to handle the reprovisioning... May 12 17:03:38 * Molly nods "of course. I thought I would take Uinise along, we will go to see the cathedral, and I know Inga and Heinzharold would like to join me. You'll be working the middle again tonight, and then the afternoon tomorrow?" May 12 17:04:05 Uhhh, yes I think so May 12 17:06:49 * Molly nods "it wouldn't be practical for you even if you weren't provisioning then. I will take both boys too" May 12 17:07:15 * Morgan nods alright May 12 17:08:29 Don't worry, we'll be safe with Claudia and Heinzharold May 12 17:09:00 * Morgan nods May 12 17:09:30 I know love. Its only another couple of weeks until we make the island... I'm dropping all but one of my middles after tonight May 12 17:12:11 Because you are concerned about me? May 12 17:12:30 Because we won't be sailing at night, there's no point us being up there May 12 17:14:54 * Molly nods May 12 17:15:06 Alright, if that is what you wish May 12 17:15:21 * Morgan nods May 12 17:16:33 I have sent our love and congratulations to Jarvie and Grendlik. Edward wants to speak to you, but I left a note that we would have to see when you are available at a good time May 12 17:17:48 * Morgan sighs May 12 17:18:02 Would you leave Edward a note arranging to speak with him after my shift this afternoon May 12 17:20:21 Just after four? May 12 17:20:50 * Morgan nods May 12 17:20:54 Yes, that'll do May 12 17:24:47 * Molly nods, checking Emil is done before putting him to her shoulder as she does up her dress May 12 17:27:18 I suppose we should decide what we will do about Jura... May 12 17:28:35 I think I will stay with the children. It isn't fair to ask Uinise, and I know Inga and Heinzharold already have something in mind May 12 17:28:52 If that is what you wish May 12 17:30:15 If you wish to go along to supervise the crew I understand May 12 17:32:37 I was trying to figure out if you would want to go again May 12 17:33:11 It isn't practical at the moment May 12 17:34:49 Because of the children? May 12 17:35:10 * Molly nods, patting Emil's back May 12 17:35:12 Yes May 12 17:35:48 * Morgan nods May 12 17:35:49 Alright then May 12 17:37:57 Another time and place, perhaps May 12 17:38:06 If that is your wish May 12 17:38:58 What is -your- wish? May 12 17:39:20 I thought an evening together would be nice, thats all May 12 17:39:49 Are you -needed- at the brothel? May 12 17:40:31 I doubt it May 12 17:41:06 We could have an evening here? Unless you were wishing to take me there? May 12 17:42:00 No, I think we can make the best of an evening here May 12 17:44:02 * Molly nods May 12 17:44:55 It isn't... it's not that I regret what we did there last time, or that I wasn't looking forward to doing it with you again, it's just... it's more difficult this time May 12 17:45:45 Because of the children... May 12 17:46:14 * Molly nods May 12 17:46:37 Because it isn't fair to ask Inga and Heinzharold to stay when they are not their children May 12 17:46:45 * Morgan nods May 12 17:46:48 alright May 12 17:48:06 *Emil burps. Bir says "good boy"* May 12 17:48:10 * Molly smiles May 12 17:48:21 She certainly livens up the place May 12 17:48:33 * Morgan nods May 12 17:48:41 Mother loved her May 12 17:49:04 * Molly nods, taking Emil to change him on the floor May 12 17:49:11 Your Uncle will too May 12 17:49:23 Assuming she doesn't become too bonded to us May 12 17:50:13 * Molly nods May 12 17:50:21 We can only wait and see May 12 17:51:40 * Morgan nods May 12 17:51:46 aye May 12 17:52:35 I did wonder if he would come on her birthday May 12 17:52:48 * Morgan nods May 12 17:52:52 I was fairly sure he would May 12 17:53:55 And now the next babies due are the twins May 12 17:54:18 * Morgan nods May 12 17:55:32 Then Evie's, and Stef's... hopefully after that it will be Inga or Mina May 12 17:56:10 * Morgan nods, taking out his flask and sipping it May 12 17:57:27 * Molly talks to the baby "And then, hopefully, you will get to be a big brother too, hmm?" She blows raspberries on his belly May 12 17:57:48 *Emil laughs, as does the bird* May 12 17:58:11 That is still unnerving May 12 17:58:22 * Molly looks up May 12 17:58:25 Is it? May 12 17:58:46 You don't think so? I've never been laughed at by an animal before May 12 17:58:54 * Molly shrugs May 12 17:59:01 I'm used to hearing her now May 12 18:00:02 I probably would be I suppose May 12 18:00:25 * Molly nods, letting Emil set off crawling when he's changed May 12 18:00:43 You haven't had much chance to be here for it May 12 18:00:52 No. May 12 18:01:23 But you're enjoying Captaining? May 12 18:01:50 * Morgan nods May 12 18:01:57 Yes, I am... I'm getting used to the demands of it May 12 18:02:06 Good May 12 18:02:53 *Emil crawls over to the branches, pulling up to stand. Molly follows, kneeling beside him as he shouts "Bir!" May 12 18:03:14 Bir did something a little... odd... yesterday May 12 18:03:24 Did she? May 12 18:03:44 * Molly holds on to Emil as he tries to climb May 12 18:04:45 * Morgan nods May 12 18:05:03 After I finished talking to mother, she climbed onto my shoulder and covered my head with her wing... May 12 18:05:13 * Molly smiles May 12 18:05:17 That's sweet May 12 18:05:40 * Morgan nods May 12 18:05:42 Bit odd though May 12 18:06:00 Maybe she was playing peekaboo? May 12 18:06:20 E: Pee ooo? May 12 18:06:23 No... its like she was pro... play peekaboo? May 12 18:07:21 * Molly smiles, picking the baby up and looking at the bird "Peeka..." *Bir fans her wing and hides behind it saying "peeee" May 12 18:08:19 * Molly smiles at Emil before saying "boo!" To which Bir pops up, says Boo and then struts along the branch whistling May 12 18:08:33 *Emil laughs loudly* May 12 18:08:34 * Morgan watches it, clearly surprised May 12 18:09:19 Varick teaches her a lot of things May 12 18:09:30 * Morgan nods May 12 18:09:33 Where is he? May 12 18:10:01 Heinzharold took him to see the goats and chickens May 12 18:10:18 * Morgan nods May 12 18:10:22 Oh... ok May 12 18:10:27 *Emil covers his mouth like blowing a kiss, and Bir says "Muah!" May 12 18:10:44 * Molly smiles "it's been rather lively here" May 12 18:10:55 * Morgan nods May 12 18:10:58 So it seems May 12 18:11:46 Do you want to have Emil for a cuddle, or is your visit brief? May 12 18:12:03 No, I'll have a cuddle May 12 18:12:28 * Molly brings him over, giving him to Morgan May 12 18:12:48 I'll write the note for Edward and see if there's anymore from Die Dauerhaftigkeit May 12 18:13:24 * Morgan nods, letting Emil stand on his knees as he holds him May 12 18:16:29 *Emil smiles, bouncing and babbling happily* May 12 18:18:03 * Morgan smiles, talking to him as he bounces May 12 18:19:51 *Emil looks delighted to be with him, and before long that is matched by Varick's enthusiasm too. HH sits at the desk too, the women gone for some fresh air* May 12 18:19:56 * Molly is now known as HH May 12 18:20:08 $how you doing, man?$ May 12 18:20:31 $Been better. Been worse$ May 12 18:23:16 $Inga was asking me if you're still going to the brothel tomorrow$ May 12 18:23:32 $No, we're going to stay here apparently$ May 12 18:25:32 $pity. You want us to stay for company?$ May 12 18:25:44 $No, man, go and enjoy$ May 12 18:29:19 $glad you said that. There's this noble girl, see, getting married in the morning, but she wants one night of good sex before having to service this old guy. Where better to go to hire a man for sex than a brothel, right?$ May 12 18:30:13 $You'd know more about that than I would$ May 12 18:33:34 $I'm just a bartender, what do I know? She's pretty though, and I'm not bad at sex, it's easy money$ *he grins* May 12 18:33:48 * Morgan rolls his eyes, smiling slightly May 12 18:36:10 $going to hire a room for the full night. Was going to do that and we'd take turns, but we'll just stay longer if you're not c9m8ng$ May 12 18:36:20 Coming* May 12 18:36:51 * Morgan nods May 12 18:36:56 $You may as well$ May 12 18:38:20 $you falling out about it?$ May 12 18:38:48 $No, we're not. I'm just a little...$ *he shrugs* May 12 18:40:34 $about this, or about the nightmare?$ May 12 18:40:50 $The nightmares$ May 12 18:41:32 $go up the rigging for a bit, clear your head?$ May 12 18:44:21 $Maybe later. I don't think I can just sit up there and wish this away$ May 12 18:56:11 $fair enough$ May 12 18:56:30 * Morgan nods May 12 18:57:19 *he doesn't get time, because he has to work midday til four. At about one Inga brings him a sandwich and coffee* May 12 18:57:24 * HH is now known as Inga May 12 18:57:42 Molly thought you'd want this May 12 18:57:53 Thank you love May 12 18:58:13 I'm sorry you can't come with us tomorrow May 12 18:59:04 * Morgan shrugs May 12 18:59:11 Its alright love... we've got the boys May 12 19:04:07 I know, but Molly was so excited about it. I suggested we come back early, but she says not to worry May 12 19:05:15 * Morgan frowns May 12 19:05:21 I don't know what's going on with her at the moment May 12 19:22:21 I think she probably just recovering from Capperlucia, but I know she's torn between missing you and wanting to make sure you're able to be captain without any demands May 12 19:23:03 * Morgan nods May 12 19:23:17 I offered to take her to the brothel, she refused May 12 19:27:22 *inga looks a little torn* I think maybe it's been a little hard from her to not be with you. She mentioned in passing that you too haven't... since Capperlucia, and that's nearly two weeks ago May 12 19:28:38 Well... yes... because I am working -all- the time, which is what -she- organised. May 12 19:29:50 It's your dream though May 12 19:30:28 * Morgan sighs May 12 19:32:25 Maybe you two can just have a nice night spending time together. Jura isn't the only brothel in the world May 12 19:32:46 * Morgan shrugs May 12 19:32:53 Maybe I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't May 12 19:35:46 I shouldn't have said anything. now I'll have caused trouble. She isn't complaining, I just think she seems a little... flat May 12 19:37:37 You're not the first to mention it... but I asked, and she refused... I've -tried- Inga. The only time she's even mentioned being intimate was yesterday, of all days. May 12 19:39:50 * Inga sighs May 12 19:40:18 Do you want me to talk to her? May 12 19:40:25 Thats up to you May 12 19:49:18 Has she been turning you down when you've suggested it? May 12 19:49:54 No... just that we cannot go to the brothel because of the boys... I haven't suggested being intimate, between work and being tired and now the nightmares... May 12 19:50:16 * Inga nods May 12 19:50:27 Maybe that's why she hasn't either May 12 19:51:14 She doesn't want to increase pressure on me with how much I've been working May 12 19:51:28 * Inga nods May 12 19:53:28 It's been a lot, and with the nightmares back again... May 12 19:56:18 * Morgan nods May 12 19:56:21 Yes... May 12 19:57:55 I just wish you two were all lovey-dovey, like in the brothel last time May 12 19:58:39 * Morgan sighs, nodding May 12 19:58:42 So do I May 12 19:59:17 You should go. I'll watch the children May 12 19:59:44 No, HeinzHarold has already told me of your plans... we'll spend the evening together May 12 20:00:01 * Inga blushes, giggling May 12 20:00:12 I didn't think he'd tell you that! May 12 20:00:18 * Morgan nods May 12 20:05:30 * Inga smiles "we can do that in any brothel anywhere. But you two need to reconnect" May 12 20:05:54 We can do that here, in our cabin May 12 20:06:44 Can you, or will you get interrupted for work or by the children? May 12 20:07:25 Sorgi's going to be onboard, I'll make sure the crew go to him May 12 20:08:52 * Inga nods May 12 20:09:15 If you're completely sure? May 12 20:09:32 * Morgan nods May 12 20:09:34 I am May 12 20:12:26 * Inga nods May 12 20:12:54 I prayed your nightmares would never come back May 12 20:13:50 I appreciate that love... but I always knew it was just a temporary reprieve May 12 20:14:16 Is it really bad like before they stopped? May 12 20:14:52 * Morgan draws a breath May 12 20:15:47 This morning... it was Dietlinde dying during childbirth of my son. Last night I was celebrating Jana's thirteenth birthday, something I'll never get to do... May 12 20:17:29 * Inga hugs him hard May 12 20:19:12 * Morgan puts an arm around her May 12 20:21:48 Its alright May 12 20:22:34 It's not though. That's awful May 12 20:23:04 Its just... what I have to endure May 12 20:24:07 * Inga nods sadly May 12 20:24:47 I don't know how to help May 12 20:25:56 * Morgan nods May 12 20:25:59 Just be you May 12 20:26:32 * Inga nods May 12 20:27:12 Heinzharold said you'd shouted for him in your sleep May 12 20:28:31 * Morgan nods May 12 20:28:44 Marta had asked who I wanted to come and be with me while she dealt with... things... May 12 20:30:39 * Inga nods May 12 20:30:52 Heinzharold would be the right choice May 12 20:31:47 * Morgan nods May 12 20:31:55 It was either him or my mother... I didn't want her seeing me like that May 12 20:32:04 * Inga nods May 12 20:32:22 Maybe you were worrying about Jarvie May 12 20:33:02 I doubt it May 12 20:33:35 I'm glad they're okay May 12 20:34:25 * Morgan nods May 12 20:34:27 Me too May 12 20:34:55 I should go, it's quiet hour May 12 20:35:12 Aye, go on May 12 20:35:28 * Inga goes below May 12 20:37:12 * Morgan eats, before getting on with his work May 12 20:39:10 *it's time to speak to Edward when he is done, Molly has set it up but taken the children to the ballroom. It's still covered. There's also coffee on his desk for him* May 12 20:39:35 * Morgan settles into the chair before uncovering the mirror May 12 20:40:01 * Inga is now known as Edward May 12 20:40:08 * Edward is smiling May 12 20:40:14 Good afternoon, brother May 12 20:40:57 Edward... how are you? May 12 20:41:33 I am very well. Yourself? May 12 20:42:07 * Morgan sighs, shrugging slightly May 12 20:42:09 I'm tired May 12 20:43:43 You are working too much May 12 20:44:16 I'll be doing a bit less in a couple of days May 12 20:44:50 Good May 12 20:45:36 I heard about Mina. I'm sorry May 12 20:46:02 * Edward nods "it happens. We will keep trying" May 12 20:46:29 * Morgan nods May 12 20:47:01 * Morgan sips his coffee May 12 20:47:06 We'll make Jura tomorrow May 12 20:47:26 * Edward nods "That was quick" May 12 20:47:45 She's fast... and of course she wanders off at night even faster May 12 20:48:11 A fact I have tried to forget May 12 20:48:38 Why? May 12 20:48:46 It's unsettling May 12 20:48:54 * Morgan nods May 12 20:49:01 We're more or less used to it now May 12 20:49:46 * Edward nods "are you taking another shore leave with your crew?" May 12 20:50:22 I doubt it. We've got the boys, and things are a little... unsettled at the moment May 12 20:54:28 * Edward sips his coffee May 12 20:54:40 Is your First Officer planning a mutiny? May 12 20:55:21 She's a bit withdrawn... flat, Inga says May 12 20:57:08 Is she sleeping well? She isn't drinking to excess? May 12 20:57:30 She's missing me... May 12 20:59:05 * Edward nods "then you've identified the issue. Spend more time with her, remind her of your faith in her ability to take care of everything, and thank her" May 12 20:59:20 * Morgan nods May 12 21:00:41 You hear about Jarvie? May 12 21:01:29 * Edward nods May 12 21:01:42 I have seen the baby already May 12 21:02:43 Oh... I suppose I would have were I not so busy May 12 21:05:45 Mother showed me just after quiet hour. He looks more like Grendlik than the Koertig side May 12 21:06:10 * Morgan nods May 12 21:06:13 I'm not surprised May 12 21:07:49 * Edward nods May 12 21:08:07 He is a handsome boy though, and looks very healthy May 12 21:08:26 * Morgan nods May 12 21:08:31 Thats the most important thing May 12 21:10:14 * Edward nods, smiling May 12 21:10:34 I am proud of Jarvie for seeing this through May 12 21:10:44 * Morgan nods May 12 21:11:14 Its been a massive change for her... it was wonderful to see her love blossoming with Holzheim May 12 21:12:06 * Edward nods May 12 21:12:31 I like him. Father likes him, which is strange May 12 21:13:13 It is a little odd, though mother thinks it quite natural May 12 21:14:37 I thought he'd hold a grudge for years May 12 21:15:19 * Morgan nods May 12 21:15:51 Holzheim is a good man... and with both of us being gone, and Holzheim not knowing his father, its given them both a path to walk to bond May 12 21:17:27 * Edward nods May 12 21:18:20 I imagine that will increase with Mattias, although Father asked why they'd named him after Potts! May 12 21:18:54 Oh I imagine Jarvie loved that May 12 21:20:19 * Edward smiles May 12 21:20:35 I'd imagine she wasn't pleased May 12 21:21:27 * Morgan nods, taking a mouthful of his coffee May 12 21:22:33 Mina is looking forward to meeting him May 12 21:22:53 That must be difficult for you May 12 21:25:17 * Edward nods May 12 21:25:25 Yes, it is May 12 21:26:43 * Morgan nods May 12 21:26:50 I'm sorry I cannot make that easier for you May 12 21:27:38 * Edward nods May 12 21:28:20 It has encouraged her enthusiasm for attending the baptisms, which I am grateful for May 12 21:28:37 * Morgan nods May 12 21:29:01 Have you spoken to mother about father's reaction to magic? We're only a few weeks away now May 12 21:32:04 My apologies, brother, but between the situation with Mina and Florrie, and Mother's enthusiasm over Jarvie, it's been hard to get any solid answers. Mother doesn't really know how to go about it and how he'll react May 12 21:35:52 I'd rather not have to piss him off with my own magic to reduce his ire with hers... and its a part of her every day life, she will not be able to hide it, and it would be cruel to try to make her May 12 21:37:26 He will not be making my daughter unhappy, or he will not be seeing her again May 12 21:37:50 * Morgan nods May 12 21:39:10 I hope it will not come to that May 12 21:39:16 * Edward nods May 12 21:39:30 I will discuss it with Mother again May 12 21:40:03 * Morgan nods May 12 21:40:06 That'd be wise May 12 21:40:23 I doubt you'll get any sense from her now there is a baby around... May 12 21:45:17 * Edward nods "she is already a doting grandmother" May 12 21:47:17 * Morgan nods May 12 21:47:23 She is looking forward to meeting Emil May 12 21:47:32 * Edward nods May 12 21:47:43 I am too May 12 21:48:49 I don't think he's very far from walking... May 12 21:51:12 I imagine that is good and bad? May 12 21:51:37 * Morgan nods May 12 21:51:49 For the most part at the moment he's trying to climb to get to Bir May 12 21:52:28 * Edward nods May 12 21:52:40 Molly and Varick have shown her to me May 12 21:52:55 She's ridiculously clever May 12 21:54:37 * Edward nods "if His Grace sees her, he will want her" May 12 21:54:53 She's stopping with uncle Christopher, if she'll stay there May 12 21:55:46 * Edward nods May 12 21:56:05 Have you invited him to the baptisms? May 12 21:56:21 Mothers taking care of the arrangements for us May 12 21:57:18 * Edward nods May 12 21:58:01 Do not take on any more work whilst your First Officer is in need of your direction May 12 21:58:45 * Morgan nods May 12 21:59:12 We're going to be spending the evening together tomorrow May 12 22:00:30 Some advice then? May 12 22:00:40 * Morgan nods May 12 22:02:41 Make sure you can honour that commitment. Set times with those around you where you are not to be disturbed unless lives are immediately at risk. Tell her the plan, be it dinner, cuddling, cards, and that you are excited about and looking forward to having that time with her. May 12 22:03:42 * Morgan nods May 12 22:03:44 alright May 12 22:06:34 It isn't about what you do, it's about how she feels. I do this with Mimi on days when she is feeling low about Joseff's passing May 12 22:07:35 * Morgan nods May 12 22:08:09 I'll keep that in mind May 12 22:09:11 * Edward nods May 12 22:09:55 It isn't easy Captaining two ships, brother? *he smiles, sipping his coffee* May 12 22:10:33 * Morgan shakes his head May 12 22:10:52 The -actual- ship... it isn't a job for a family man... at least not a man with a family with him May 12 22:11:31 * Edward nods May 12 22:12:32 If they were at home, they would still be missing you May 12 22:13:16 Yes, they would May 12 22:15:21 Perhaps, brother, that time in your life has passed May 12 22:16:38 Perhaps it is more that I am not suited to command... May 12 22:17:44 Your lifestyle is not compatible. There is nothing wrong with your ability May 12 22:18:29 I suppose May 12 22:20:50 Have there been any catastrophies whilst you have been the Captain? May 12 22:21:08 Aside from my wife and children barely seeing me? May 12 22:22:25 That is lifestyle, not being suited to command May 12 22:23:19 * Morgan nods, looking at his forearm as he fiddles with the healing cut May 12 22:24:36 I want to be the man I was on that island... the relaxed one, the one who is easy going... the one without nightmares May 12 22:25:00 They're back? May 12 22:25:11 * Morgan nods May 12 22:28:24 * Edward sighs May 12 22:30:31 Brother, I mean this with the greatest of love, but do you think you are asking too much working this much when dealing with them, and if your family need you? May 12 22:31:04 Its only been one night... it was just... bad timing May 12 22:33:21 The nightmares? May 12 22:33:34 * Morgan nods May 12 22:35:58 Maybe it is a one-off then May 12 22:36:28 I've already had three. It was constant before we left, there's no reason to expect any different now we've returned May 12 22:38:04 * Edward nods May 12 22:38:24 I'm sorry, brother May 12 22:39:38 * Morgan smiles slightly May 12 22:40:02 Its part of my burden. It has the occasional perk May 12 22:40:54 Does it? May 12 22:41:22 * Morgan nods May 12 22:41:44 Now and then I gain an insight that I would not have had... what have the others told you about what happened in Capperlucia? May 12 22:43:32 Molly said there was something that happened there that you would want to tell me yourself May 12 22:44:17 I told you about the wall... climbing it twice... May 12 22:45:27 * Edward nods May 12 22:45:31 Yes you did May 12 22:46:00 I was asked to write an account of that for the museum... and then, the day of the feast... I got up close with the dragon again May 12 22:47:48 * Edward smiles May 12 22:47:57 You can't help yourself May 12 22:48:03 I was invited this time May 12 22:49:56 By a dragon? May 12 22:50:28 By the queen... she let me join her riding one of them at the feast May 12 22:52:05 I'm sorry, did you saying -riding-?! May 12 22:52:25 * Morgan nods May 12 22:52:35 They have harnesses that keep you from falling off... May 12 22:53:18 * Edward looks speechless May 12 22:53:54 Yeah... that was my reaction til I started laughing... May 12 22:55:44 That you have to get strapped on? May 12 22:57:26 Oh, no, that was entirely sensible... the sheer force of the things... and the height... and the bloody speed, I've never known anything like it May 12 22:57:55 You -flew-?! May 12 22:58:23 You thought maybe I rode it while it plodded along the ground? May 12 22:58:48 Do the Drachen have wings? No. That is what I was picturing. Don't be an ass. May 12 22:59:47 Been spending time with HeinzHarold, what do you expect? I'm certain they're related to drachen, actually... their breath, and the drachen, both have the same effect as the balm. May 12 23:01:15 It's made from Dragon saliva? May 12 23:01:43 More palatable than what I posited... but... more likely drachen saliva... May 12 23:02:11 You've seen a bats wings, yes? May 12 23:03:04 Yes May 12 23:03:18 Dragons wings are a bit like that, with one fairly obvious difference May 12 23:05:41 The size? May 12 23:05:47 * Morgan nods May 12 23:06:12 You could easily make a three man tent from one wing, if not more May 12 23:07:39 * Edward nods May 12 23:07:54 And you -chose- to go on that into the sky?! May 12 23:08:51 Ever been so high up the horizon starts to curve? May 12 23:10:47 Once or twice May 12 23:12:07 * Morgan takes a piece of paper and draws the curve from the height he reached, holding it up May 12 23:12:19 This is how curved it was from where I was May 12 23:12:38 Wow. That is quite something May 12 23:12:47 * Morgan nods May 12 23:14:50 When word got around I'd touched a dragon... Uinise asked me why... I said I don't put myself into these situations... I just don't back out of them... She said thats what the heroes in the books she's read do, and asked if I'm a hero. I had to find a nicer way of saying 'no, I'm just fucking stupid' May 12 23:15:10 * Edward laughs May 12 23:16:00 You should have said "We call it common sense. But I am neither common, nor have sense" May 12 23:16:45 Can't really argue with that statement May 12 23:18:00 * Edward nods May 12 23:18:07 What was it like up there? May 12 23:18:53 I suspect I could spend the rest of my life trying to adequately describe it May 12 23:20:25 I'd rather you keep it to a few minutes May 12 23:20:47 * Morgan rubs his chin May 12 23:21:10 Exhilarating, terrifying, peaceful... all at once. May 12 23:22:33 It was impactful then May 12 23:23:19 * Morgan nods May 12 23:23:36 But then... getting up close it, and the drachen... that was as well. May 12 23:24:19 * Edward nods May 12 23:24:39 A once-in-a-lifetime chance May 12 23:25:45 * Morgan nods May 12 23:26:37 Yes. Its strange... I yearn for that connection with them again but... what I had is enough May 12 23:26:45 * Edward nods May 12 23:26:51 More than most ever get May 12 23:27:28 Yes... but... most aren't carrying the weight of my task May 12 23:27:33 True May 12 23:29:07 * Morgan nods May 12 23:30:07 I'm handing back command when... has Florrie told you where she lives? May 12 23:30:31 On Morgan's Sock *he smiles warmly* May 12 23:31:30 I'm thinking of making it known on charts that its Morgans Rock... since no bugger is capable of calling it by its -actual- name May 12 23:32:11 That's wise May 12 23:32:19 Is it? May 12 23:32:42 It saves confusion May 12 23:33:31 Its only gotten confused since HeinzHarold heard about it... May 12 23:33:57 Why? May 12 23:34:16 He's the one who started calling it Morgans Rock May 12 23:35:08 * Edward nods May 12 23:35:35 I shouldn't be surprised May 12 23:36:27 * Morgan shrugs, smiling slightly May 12 23:36:30 He's -your- cousin May 12 23:37:42 I realise May 12 23:38:10 That means you're at least part dickhead too May 12 23:38:49 I am related to you, that is long established May 12 23:39:05 * Morgan looks shocked, putting a hand to his chest May 12 23:39:07 How hurtful May 12 23:40:01 * Edward sniggers May 12 23:41:38 You will survive, brother May 12 23:42:39 Better hope so, I've got things to do May 12 23:42:54 * Edward nods May 12 23:43:18 Florrie is looking forward to seeing you all May 12 23:43:36 * Morgan nods May 12 23:43:50 She was quite upset when she found out I wouldn't be able to talk to her much til we get there May 12 23:45:40 * Edward nods May 12 23:45:52 She talks about you every day May 12 23:46:07 Really? May 12 23:46:45 * Edward nods May 12 23:46:51 She loves Ballhead May 12 23:47:09 * Morgan looks touched May 12 23:47:14 How do you feel about that? May 12 23:47:21 * Edward smiles May 12 23:47:23 Pleased May 12 23:47:34 Why? May 12 23:48:18 You are her uncle, and you are my brother. Love is what holds families together May 12 23:48:56 I recall you were... uncomfortable with our relationship when you first spoke to her May 12 23:49:21 It was still a shock, and I was envious May 12 23:50:29 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 12 23:54:27 * Edward has quit (Ping Timeout)