**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jun 17 00:00:27 2023 Jun 17 00:00:27 That's good news then Jun 17 00:01:04 * Morgan nods Jun 17 00:01:19 I am impatient for it, but there is much to do in the meantime Jun 17 00:03:38 It'll happen in God's time Jun 17 00:04:23 Apparently so Jun 17 00:05:04 What was Capperlucia like? Jun 17 00:05:57 You'd like it there. The men are respectful, there's no leering, the sense of community is... joyous. And its hotter than the devils candles Jun 17 00:06:34 * Catherine smiles Jun 17 00:06:41 Maybe I'll go one day Jun 17 00:07:06 Let me know, I'll arrange passage on the Rose. It'll cut a month off the journey Jun 17 00:07:50 * Catherine nods Jun 17 00:07:54 I'd like that Jun 17 00:08:27 I think you could learn a lot from Betuana. And of course, you might see the dragons Jun 17 00:08:57 * Catherine nods, sipping her tea Jun 17 00:09:03 I do like a good adventire Jun 17 00:09:31 * Morgan nods Jun 17 00:09:44 Aside from the heat, I liked it there. It was... peaceful. Even my nightmares stopped. Jun 17 00:10:05 Will you go back? Jun 17 00:10:24 One day maybe Jun 17 00:11:03 To live? Jun 17 00:12:03 No, my destiny is in Eisen. Couple of years from now, I'll have my own Grafdom, and all that entails, -and- children, -and- still being a Veisgraf Jun 17 00:12:17 * Catherine nods Jun 17 00:12:38 It's a lot, but so was being my Master-At-Arms Jun 17 00:13:25 I have a bigger network of people I can call on for help and advice now. I'm not alone anymore. Jun 17 00:14:01 * Catherine nods Jun 17 00:14:24 I'm happy for you, Morgan. You always needed that Jun 17 00:15:22 I don't know about always. But its what I need now. Jun 17 00:18:30 It's good that you're happy. Have you heard from Eiblinn? Jun 17 00:18:59 Not since her wedding, but we've been on the move almost constantly Jun 17 00:19:12 She is to have a baby in June Jun 17 00:19:31 Oh? That was quick Jun 17 00:19:41 * Catherine nods Jun 17 00:19:49 It is nine months from the wedding Jun 17 00:20:30 * Morgan nods Jun 17 00:20:36 I'm happy for her Jun 17 00:20:41 Me too Jun 17 00:21:39 It really does seem to be working out for everyone Jun 17 00:22:29 Its been hard won, but I think so Jun 17 00:24:03 * Catherine nods Jun 17 00:24:20 I hope it continues Jun 17 00:25:26 * Morgan nods Jun 17 00:25:41 As do I. I hope you will find a husband who makes you happy Jun 17 00:25:50 * Catherine nods Jun 17 00:26:21 I won't just pick someone I don't like Jun 17 00:27:53 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 17 01:08:48 * Catherine has quit (Ping Timeout) Jun 17 01:09:52 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 17 01:11:27 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 17 10:03:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 17 10:09:33 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 17 13:28:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 17 16:02:41 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 17 19:35:15 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 17 19:36:28 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 17 19:37:02 * MollyK is now known as Catherine Jun 17 19:37:07 Me too Jun 17 19:37:07 It really does seem to be working out for everyone Jun 17 19:37:07 Its been hard won, but I think so Jun 17 19:37:07 * Catherine nods Jun 17 19:37:07 I hope it continues Jun 17 19:37:09 * Morgan nods Jun 17 19:37:11 As do I. I hope you will find a husband who makes you happy Jun 17 19:37:13 * Catherine nods Jun 17 19:37:15 I won't just pick someone I don't like Jun 17 19:37:17 * Morgan nods Jun 17 19:37:19 I should hope not Jun 17 19:38:52 It will have to be someone Avalonian Jun 17 19:39:59 * Morgan nods Jun 17 19:40:19 The Queen would not allow any power or land to leave the ownership of Avalon Jun 17 19:41:33 * Catherine nods Jun 17 19:45:26 I have too much duty to my people to follow a husband elsewhere. He must come to me. Some think I should marry Bran Piram Jun 17 19:45:44 * Morgan sips his tea Jun 17 19:45:48 And what do you think to that? Jun 17 19:48:02 It's politically sound. Jun 17 19:51:29 It is Jun 17 19:51:46 But he will try to take over, won't he? Jun 17 19:53:40 Your land would become an extension of his fathers... and... he is as arrogant and unpleasant as Charles Warwick Jun 17 19:56:24 * Catherine nods "he has been barred from Court" Jun 17 19:56:43 That doesn't surprise me Jun 17 20:00:53 * Catherine nods Jun 17 20:01:18 He was very rude to a close confidant of Queen Elaine Jun 17 20:01:58 If you'd given me a couple of weeks warning, I might have been able to muster a surprised expression... Jun 17 20:09:37 * Catherine nods Jun 17 20:09:47 You never liked him Jun 17 20:10:32 To be fair... I didn't like anyone Jun 17 20:14:19 * Catherine nods Jun 17 20:15:45 You weren't easy to befriend Jun 17 20:18:35 * Morgan nods sadly Jun 17 20:18:47 I wasn't trying to be. I just... wanted to do my job until... Jun 17 20:19:30 You weren't planning to live very long Jun 17 20:20:44 No. Turns out I'm just too good Jun 17 20:23:13 * Catherine nods Jun 17 20:23:26 Nothing happens here anymore Jun 17 20:25:05 * Morgan nods, looking slightly uncomfortable Jun 17 20:25:06 I know Jun 17 20:26:26 That's good. If you're not here to protect me, it's best there isn't any problem Jun 17 20:27:01 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:27:17 Hopefully you'll only need protecting from drunken guests from now on Jun 17 20:27:25 * Catherine nods Jun 17 20:27:45 I'll never have so good a master-at-arms again Jun 17 20:28:33 * Morgan looks touched Jun 17 20:28:52 That... that means a lot to me Jun 17 20:29:01 * Catherine nods Jun 17 20:29:19 I wish you could have stayed Jun 17 20:29:50 You don't need me anymore Jun 17 20:31:47 I know, but I'd have liked you to stay regardless Jun 17 20:32:48 If you would like... I can arrange it so that we could speak face to face regularly... You don't need my protection anymore, so I'm not needed -here- Jun 17 20:33:54 I don't understand how that is possible, but I would like to Jun 17 20:34:31 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:34:41 I'll see to it, Alice can bring it back with her Jun 17 20:35:45 * Catherine nods Jun 17 20:35:53 I like Alice Jun 17 20:36:46 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:37:13 I do. With Florrie being the spitting image of my daughter, it doesn't make it any easier that from a lot of angles Alice looks like Dietlinde Jun 17 20:37:55 Are you attracted to her?! Jun 17 20:38:43 Don't be daft... its just... jarring, when I'm not expecting it. Seeing her with Florrie on her hip this morning, it was like being hit with the past Jun 17 20:40:18 Do you and your brother have the same taste in women? Jun 17 20:41:51 Generally speaking, no... but... his wife was someone I had quite a crush on in my younger days Jun 17 20:45:42 * Catherine laughs Jun 17 20:45:49 Isn't that awkward?! Jun 17 20:46:42 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 17 20:46:57 It never went anywhere, she only ever had eyes for Edward... Jun 17 20:47:47 Does he know? Jun 17 20:49:10 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:49:14 ohyes Jun 17 20:50:02 Is he upset over it? Jun 17 20:50:56 No, not at all... I have no interest in her, haven't since before I met my first wife, and she has never had any interest in me Jun 17 20:52:02 Does Molly know? Jun 17 20:52:20 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:52:26 I've been teased about it any number of times Jun 17 20:53:24 For a man who spent so long telling no-one anything, I have remarkably few secrets now, particularly from Molly Jun 17 20:53:59 That must be nice Jun 17 20:54:16 Me nods Jun 17 20:54:27 Makes me quite... vulnerable... Jun 17 20:55:27 You must trust her a great deal? Jun 17 20:55:42 completely Jun 17 20:57:30 It must be nice to have that again? Jun 17 20:57:47 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:57:49 It is, yes Jun 17 20:58:23 * Catherine nods "you seem very happy" Jun 17 20:59:01 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:59:28 Seems strange, doesn't it Jun 17 21:00:03 * Catherine nods Jun 17 21:00:34 When people ask me what happened to you they're surprised Jun 17 21:01:33 I did a very good job at hiding what I am... It took years for anyone to catch me out on not being a normal servant Jun 17 21:02:51 * Catherine nods Jun 17 21:03:38 You worked much harder than anyone else Jun 17 21:04:45 * Morgan smiles Jun 17 21:05:01 I'm a sailor... we all pull our weight or the ship runs aground Jun 17 21:06:56 * Catherine nods Jun 17 21:07:26 Did you get the money you were owed? Jun 17 21:08:27 From... Jun 17 21:08:58 Me Jun 17 21:09:28 I have not had occasion to go to a bank yet Jun 17 21:10:19 * Catherine nods Jun 17 21:11:22 Will you buy another ship? Jun 17 21:12:19 Eventually, maybe. I'd like to recoup some of what I've spent already Jun 17 21:13:52 What is your new house like? Jun 17 21:14:48 Bright, airy... we're going to build a cottage and forge for HeinzHarold, and there's a lake and a forest... not terribly keen on the forest... Jun 17 21:15:15 * Catherine smiles Jun 17 21:15:20 Is it big? Jun 17 21:16:21 About the same size as this place, room wise... a little more compact, but with more land Jun 17 21:16:32 * Catherine nods Jun 17 21:16:59 You have friends and family who will live with you, like your brother? Jun 17 21:17:55 No... just HeinzHarold and Inga within the grounds... but I will also be working as the Graf, and having to do the socialising thing Jun 17 21:18:26 * Catherine smiles Jun 17 21:18:45 You're going to put locks on all your doors? Jun 17 21:18:58 Obviously. Some things do not change Jun 17 21:20:08 * Catherine nods Jun 17 21:20:24 You have to be a bit more welcoming Jun 17 21:21:11 I find it difficult Jun 17 21:22:22 Perhaps try to shoot fewer of them Jun 17 21:23:47 I only shot one of your guests... granted, twice, but still... Jun 17 21:24:16 That's twice more than I'd recommend Jun 17 21:24:36 In my defence, the first time, he was warned Jun 17 21:25:12 No one believes it the first time Jun 17 21:25:37 * Morgan nods Jun 17 21:26:45 Of course, now, I can offer to duel them... surprisingly few take me up on it Jun 17 21:27:23 * Catherine smiles Jun 17 21:27:36 Have you heard from Kurt, or seen him? Jun 17 21:30:05 Not since I saw him here last... you? Jun 17 21:30:38 A few letters, but not as often Jun 17 21:31:10 * Morgan nods Jun 17 21:31:14 He is busy Jun 17 21:32:05 He's moved on Jun 17 21:33:05 You already knew there could be no future for the two of you Jun 17 21:38:28 * Catherine nods Jun 17 21:38:42 I know. If only he'd been Avalonian Jun 17 21:41:50 Don't take it as an indication that he does not care... he and I are both working to make things better for our homeland Jun 17 22:07:46 Sometimes it's not meant to be, even when you really like someone Jun 17 22:08:13 * Morgan nods Jun 17 22:08:14 Indeed Jun 17 22:15:28 I hope he has a happy life Jun 17 22:17:44 * Morgan nods Jun 17 22:17:45 As do I Jun 17 22:19:25 How long will you stay at Lundy? Jun 17 22:20:04 I'm being petitioned to rename it to Morgans Rock... Jun 17 22:22:50 Why would you want to do that?! Jun 17 22:23:13 Because I can... Jun 17 22:24:09 It's your island Jun 17 22:24:39 * Morgan nods Jun 17 22:24:53 Florrie calls it Morgans sock... anyway... we'll be on our way tomorrow morning Jun 17 22:25:36 You're not staying long then Jun 17 22:26:11 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 17 22:26:20 As much as it makes me sound like a child... I want to go home Jun 17 22:28:34 To your parents? Jun 17 22:30:19 I'll be a days travel from them. I thought when we left here, we'd spend a little time moving around and then settle down in Sudlachenburg, to fulfil my duties until I took over as Graf... we've barely stood still since Jun 17 22:32:02 Whereas I have done nothing but that for too long Jun 17 22:32:20 Don't be harsh on yourself... you're young Jun 17 22:36:02 * Catherine nods Jun 17 22:36:18 What will you do at home? Jun 17 22:37:42 Work on getting HeinzHarolds cottage built... then the boys baptism... then, I suppose, I'll start getting to know the people I will rule. And in June, a couple of friends are getting married. Thats going to be quite the event Jun 17 22:40:20 I definitely think I will wait until autumn to visit then, you will be busy Jun 17 22:40:37 You are always welcome Jun 17 22:42:05 * Catherine nods Jun 17 22:42:09 Thank you Jun 17 22:45:02 What do you think of Uinise? Jun 17 22:46:51 She's so small! Are they all that short?! Jun 17 22:47:52 No, she is quite the exception. She is... a little unusual among her people, I think. They're very physical, there's a lot of hugging involved Jun 17 22:49:47 With their family? Jun 17 22:50:12 Everyone. Jun 17 22:52:12 I wouldn't like that Jun 17 22:52:25 * Morgan smiles slightly Jun 17 22:52:27 It grows on you Jun 17 22:53:36 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)