**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Jul 12 00:00:21 2023 Jul 12 00:00:21 Nice ship. Freiarr Rosenkrantz, I think it best we discuss the change in your plans for your niece Jul 12 00:01:18 * Rosenkrantz nods, speaking Eisen to the man "Gottigen, can you take my niece below and find her some coffee?" Jul 12 00:01:58 I think that a bad idea. Jul 12 00:02:13 * Rosenkrantz looks at him Jul 12 00:02:32 You are overstepping. Jul 12 00:02:39 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 12 00:03:34 Very well, since she is on the verge of running away, feel free to send her below so she can feel even more like her wishes are nought and that she is just a commodity for you. Jul 12 00:04:22 * Rosenkrantz nods, and the man uses his body to herd her below Jul 12 00:04:56 I thought Eisen men were smarter than that Jul 12 00:05:14 * Rosenkrantz looks him over Jul 12 00:05:25 Again, you overstep. Jul 12 00:05:54 Its a habit I have that is well established. I understand you are planning to marry her off to the younger son of Graf Sudlachenberg Jul 12 00:06:27 In a few weeks they will marry, yes Jul 12 00:06:34 -that- is a terrible idea Jul 12 00:07:06 * Rosenkrantz looks unimpressed Jul 12 00:07:22 You should fight your habit to overstep. Jul 12 00:07:34 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 00:08:05 Its not you I am criticising, so your displeasure is besides the point. The man in question is untrustworthy and has the backbone of a snake Jul 12 00:08:53 I am assured otherwise Jul 12 00:09:12 By his father no doubt... a man unaware of his sons real character Jul 12 00:10:16 By many at Court. What could you, a humble master-at-arms, know more than nobles? Jul 12 00:11:58 What could I know more than nobles... more than you'd imagine. Jul 12 00:12:41 The deal has been concluded. Money has changed hands and word has been given Jul 12 00:13:41 Then I suggest you inform them that new information has come to light that has made your surety of his suitability untenable Jul 12 00:13:57 What information? Jul 12 00:14:14 That he cannot be trusted and that she would be unsafe with him Jul 12 00:15:35 Based on what? Jul 12 00:15:58 Experience Jul 12 00:16:24 You will need to be more direct if your opinion is going to hold weight Jul 12 00:16:53 For the sake of your niece... *he offers his hand, waiting* introduce yourself Jul 12 00:17:18 * Rosenkrantz looks puzzled Jul 12 00:17:46 Freiarr Rosenkrantz *he shakes his hand* Jul 12 00:17:54 * Morgan nods, taking a breath Jul 12 00:18:12 Lieutenant commander Morgan Koertig, Veisgraf von Sudlachenberg Jul 12 00:18:32 * Rosenkrantz frowns Jul 12 00:18:39 Oh dear Jul 12 00:19:34 * Morgan lets go of his hand, watching him Jul 12 00:20:08 They believe you're dead. They're having Edward declares the Veisgraf... Jul 12 00:20:37 * Morgan nods Jul 12 00:20:51 The former was the aim. Jul 12 00:21:30 Yes, but she is betrothed to -The Veisgraf- Sudlachenburg... Jul 12 00:21:49 But he is not the Veisgraf Jul 12 00:22:02 No. -You- are. Jul 12 00:23:21 Then she is free of your commitment to marry her to my brother. Jul 12 00:23:43 But not free of the commitment to marry you. Jul 12 00:23:52 One step at a time. Jul 12 00:24:14 * Rosenkrantz nods a little, saying nothing Jul 12 00:26:28 I'd suggest a letter saying there has been a complication Jul 12 00:26:56 The Graf and Grafin need to know you are alive Jul 12 00:27:35 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 00:27:38 Then tell them Jul 12 00:28:11 You should pack. We sail at eleven in the morning. Jul 12 00:28:54 Allow me to make sure I understand... you... are dictating... to me... what I must do... Jul 12 00:29:52 It is the Word of your Father and Graf. You will refuse to uphold his Honour? Jul 12 00:30:20 Whether or not you sail at eleven tomorrow is beside the point. Jul 12 00:31:18 A date is set for my niece to wed the Veisgraf Sudlachenburg Jul 12 00:31:45 You acted prematurely. I suggest you rearrange. Jul 12 00:32:15 You will need to take that up with the Graf. Insel is content with the present arrangements Jul 12 00:32:40 * Morgan steps closer Jul 12 00:32:42 You overstep. Jul 12 00:33:22 * Rosenkrantz stands his ground calmly Jul 12 00:34:38 This is a matter for Sudlachenburg to resolve. Jul 12 00:35:14 Quite. In its own time. Would a Freiarr wish to try to impose his will on a Veisgraf? Jul 12 00:36:08 I will leave it with you, but my niece and I will be in Sudlachenburg as we are expected to be Jul 12 00:36:45 Go and fetch her, she will need the situation explaining and, frankly, you would do a poor job of it. Jul 12 00:37:02 * Rosenkrantz goes below Jul 12 00:37:43 * Morgan waits on deck, running his hand along the rail Jul 12 00:38:34 * Rosenkrantz brings Molly back. She is still surveying her options for running away Jul 12 00:39:19 * Morgan glances at Rosenkrantz before looking to Molly Jul 12 00:39:26 Come on then, we have things to discuss Jul 12 00:39:58 You will return her to the ship by ten tomorrow Jul 12 00:40:15 Would you care to try to command me again? Jul 12 00:41:29 Please return her on time Jul 12 00:41:48 * Morgan nods slightly, moving to the gangplank Jul 12 00:41:59 * Rosenkrantz is now known as Molly Jul 12 00:42:10 * Molly follows him, speaking quietly Jul 12 00:42:22 If I could swim I'd have jumped overboard Jul 12 00:42:45 I wouldn't recommend it. Its an unpleasant way to die Jul 12 00:43:15 * Molly nods, getting back to the dock Jul 12 00:44:13 I didn't think they'd let me go Jul 12 00:44:39 I'm difficult to argue with. Jul 12 00:45:21 Will you truly make me get on the ship tomorrow Jul 12 00:45:23 ? Jul 12 00:45:51 The situation is very... complicated. Jul 12 00:46:44 * Molly looks around Jul 12 00:46:52 Do we talk here? Jul 12 00:47:09 May as well while we move... Jul 12 00:47:37 * Molly mounts up, even now looking that she might ride off Jul 12 00:48:15 I'd really rather you don't do a runner Jul 12 00:49:15 * Molly nods, waiting for him to ride before riding along beside him Jul 12 00:49:36 So... you're not betrothed to the younger son, exactly... Jul 12 00:51:25 * Molly looks relieved Jul 12 00:51:33 It's not binding! Jul 12 00:52:35 It is... the betrothal is not to the younger son but the veisgraf Jul 12 00:53:28 I don't understand Jul 12 00:54:25 They believe the older son, the veisgraf, is dead, and are having the younger son declared veisgraf. The agreement that was made was specifically betrothing you to the veisgraf Jul 12 00:55:05 Then it doesn't matter at all Jul 12 00:55:34 Well, it does. If the older son were dead, you'd effectively be betrothed to the younger... Jul 12 00:56:28 * Molly looks puzzled Jul 12 00:56:33 He isn't dead? Jul 12 00:56:37 No, he isn't Jul 12 00:58:09 * Molly sighs Jul 12 00:58:13 Right Jul 12 00:58:53 All is not lost. There may yet be a solution. Jul 12 00:59:48 * Molly nods "you could let me go" Jul 12 01:00:29 Trust me when I tell you they will find you Jul 12 01:01:19 It's hopeless Jul 12 01:02:34 I would say go along with it for now until we can see a way through it Jul 12 01:03:23 What sort of man is this other one? Jul 12 01:03:47 Tough for me to say Jul 12 01:04:36 But you know of him? Jul 12 01:05:11 * Morgan nods Jul 12 01:05:13 I do, yes Jul 12 01:05:29 Is he cruel? Jul 12 01:05:56 I don't -think- so... Jul 12 01:06:11 Will he expect many children? Jul 12 01:06:58 I wouldn't think so Jul 12 01:07:34 I shouldn't imagine I'd be lucky enough for him to be impotent Jul 12 01:08:04 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 12 01:08:06 Unfortunately no Jul 12 01:08:20 * Molly sighs Jul 12 01:08:45 That is a shame. Is he the sort of man who will want to bed me often? Jul 12 01:08:55 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 01:09:02 I don't know Jul 12 01:09:26 Does he like animals? That is important Jul 12 01:09:41 * Morgan nods Jul 12 01:09:43 He does Jul 12 01:10:25 And reading? What about music? Does he play an instrument? Jul 12 01:10:42 Yes and yes and yes, or... he used to Jul 12 01:10:52 * Molly nods Jul 12 01:11:05 How many mistresses does he keep? Jul 12 01:11:26 none. He doesn't believe in having mistresses Jul 12 01:11:33 * Molly groans Jul 12 01:11:41 Fantastic (!) Jul 12 01:12:52 It won't get that far, we'll find some solution Jul 12 01:13:03 * Molly shrugs Jul 12 01:13:21 How many legitimate and illegitimate children does he have? Jul 12 01:13:34 none Jul 12 01:14:05 Then he will need at least two, won't he? Jul 12 01:14:18 If it goes that far, which is... unlikely. Jul 12 01:14:25 Why? Jul 12 01:15:02 He's reasonable, he'll look for a way for you to avoid it Jul 12 01:15:14 * Molly frowns Jul 12 01:15:32 Am I really so unattractive that he would not want me as a wife?! Jul 12 01:16:24 Really? You're so desperate to not be married off but you want to get snarky that he would not wish you to do what you do not wish to? Jul 12 01:16:43 * Molly tilts her chin up Jul 12 01:16:52 It's just a little insulting! Jul 12 01:18:10 That he would abide by your wishes? Jul 12 01:19:05 That he would not want me as his wife. He can both want me as his wife -and- refuse to have me because it is not my wish! Jul 12 01:21:00 You realise that is quite unreasonably Jul 12 01:21:07 Is it? Jul 12 01:21:23 Yes. Very. Jul 12 01:21:45 Well, I apologise for having a romantic heart, I am sure! Jul 12 01:22:18 I'm sure he'll like you Jul 12 01:22:33 * Molly nods Jul 12 01:22:53 If he has any sense? Jul 12 01:23:06 I'm not sure he does Jul 12 01:23:14 * Molly laughs Jul 12 01:23:26 Oh no, he's an airhead?! Jul 12 01:23:51 No Jul 12 01:24:45 * Molly nods "good. I still don't -want- to marry him though" Jul 12 01:25:29 No. I don't blame you. *he looks around* it looks like I'll be sailing with you Jul 12 01:25:47 *the road is empty* Jul 12 01:25:58 My uncle thinks you can keep me in line! Jul 12 01:26:47 He has no sway over me. Its time for me to move on. Jul 12 01:27:26 * Molly looks abruptly serious "I've ruined your hiding" Jul 12 01:28:16 As I said earlier, it was my choice. Your safety was more important. Jul 12 01:28:28 * Molly smiles Jul 12 01:28:31 That's kind Jul 12 01:29:09 perhaps. Jul 12 01:29:34 You need a tutor in how to take compliments! *she sticks her tongue out at him* Jul 12 01:29:53 Perhaps. I will have to explain to Lady Torrington Jul 12 01:30:23 * Molly nods "it doesn't do to do a moonlight flit" Jul 12 01:30:40 Not again, no... Jul 12 01:30:51 * Molly smiles Jul 12 01:31:33 You have to run away after they've seen you at breakfast. They'll just think you're busy. If they find you're gone at night, they'll search immediately Jul 12 01:32:26 The thing about being a servant, no-one really pays any attention to you Jul 12 01:33:00 I'd rather do that than be a Lady Jul 12 01:34:01 * Morgan nods Jul 12 01:34:18 She deserves to know. She's flighty but she's not unkind. Jul 12 01:34:31 Am I flighty? Jul 12 01:34:40 So far, yes. Jul 12 01:35:00 Lucky for you you're almost done with me! Jul 12 01:35:30 I'm going to Sudlachenberg Jul 12 01:36:08 Oh, that's lucky for me and unlucky for you! *she sticks her tongue out at him again* Jul 12 01:36:30 You might not think so Jul 12 01:36:38 No? Jul 12 01:38:00 No. In revealing myself I'm left with no choice but to go home and face things Jul 12 01:38:23 Oh, you come from Sudlachenburg too?! What a small world! Jul 12 01:38:32 * Morgan nods Jul 12 01:38:33 indeed Jul 12 01:39:25 That's why you know the noble family! Did you work for them? Do you have an gossip? I -love- gossip! Jul 12 01:39:37 No... I didn't work for them... Jul 12 01:40:01 But you do have gossip! Tell me something about them? Jul 12 01:41:22 The Graf, as I said, is an honourable man if somewhat led by his ideals... the Grafin is a very sweet woman. I think you'll like her Jul 12 01:42:05 That's not gossip. Gossip should be naughty and scandalous! *she giggles* Jul 12 01:42:40 Their oldest son disappeared. Word is the people at court call him the mad Veisgraf Jul 12 01:43:19 Oh! That is much more like gos-... Jul 12 01:45:37 * Molly is frowning Jul 12 01:46:21 * Morgan turns in his saddle Jul 12 01:46:39 *there's still no one around* Jul 12 01:47:05 * Morgan looks at her Jul 12 01:47:36 * Molly doesn't make eye contact Jul 12 01:49:03 Well, I'm going to get home and back, I'll see you on the ship tomorrow. Thanks! Bye! *she suddenly sets the horse to gallop* Jul 12 01:49:13 * Morgan sets off after her Jul 12 01:49:19 Hang on, wait! Jul 12 01:50:07 * Molly doesn't slow for a minute before dropping speed a bit Jul 12 01:50:38 * Morgan draws up beside her Jul 12 01:50:43 Slow down, please... Jul 12 01:51:13 * Molly slows more. The flush could be from the ride or from embarrassment, it's impossible to tell Jul 12 01:52:13 I couldn't think of a way to tell you. Jul 12 01:52:39 * Molly stops the horse, in the middle of the field Jul 12 01:53:06 You could have said "you have to marry the older brother, and that's me" Jul 12 01:53:40 I've not given up on finding you a way out of it Jul 12 01:54:10 Finding -me- a way out of it, or finding -you- a way out of it?! Jul 12 01:54:26 I had a way out of it... saying nothing. Jul 12 01:55:31 And when I got there and mentioned the lovely Eisen-born tutor called Morgan that I had? Jul 12 01:55:59 You wouldn't have, you knew I was hiding. And if you did, I could just... move on. Jul 12 01:56:45 So you'll clear up this mess and then do that?! Go back to trying to die?! Jul 12 01:57:10 I don't understand why you're angry at me. You wanted out of the situation and that is what I am trying to do. Jul 12 01:57:30 I didn't imagine it would be you! Jul 12 01:57:50 I don't see that matters Jul 12 01:58:18 * Molly shrugs Jul 12 01:58:32 It doesn't. It won't. Jul 12 01:58:52 Then -why- are you angry with me? You'll get what you want. Jul 12 01:59:21 They'll only marry me to some different ass! Jul 12 01:59:34 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 12 01:59:47 Thank you... one step at a time Jul 12 01:59:59 * Molly smiles Jul 12 02:00:06 You smiled. Jul 12 02:00:17 You called me an ass Jul 12 02:00:36 That pleases you? Jul 12 02:00:55 Just wasn't sure if you realised you were doing so Jul 12 02:01:18 No, but I don't feel any urge to take it back! *she smiles* Jul 12 02:01:41 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 02:01:43 Fair enough Jul 12 02:02:15 * Molly nods, walking the horse on Jul 12 02:02:25 I have -horrible- luck! Jul 12 02:02:40 * Morgan nods Jul 12 02:02:42 Yes you do Jul 12 02:03:31 God must find it very funny to put me in the position of kissing you right before finding this out! Jul 12 02:03:48 Rather think you put yourself in that position Jul 12 02:04:13 I wouldn't have if I'd known! Jul 12 02:04:41 * Morgan nods Jul 12 02:05:58 * Molly nods "you -can- get us out of this so I can find my Forever Ass, yes?" Jul 12 02:06:19 We'll see I suppose Jul 12 02:06:34 You hope to though Jul 12 02:06:44 Thats what you wanted, yes Jul 12 02:07:18 * Molly watches him a long moment before looking back over the field Jul 12 02:07:50 If you take that gate over there you can get to the Torrington Estate quicker Jul 12 02:08:07 You will not run away? Jul 12 02:08:16 * Molly sighs Jul 12 02:08:51 I can't, because now tracking me down would be your problem, and I think you'd find me Jul 12 02:09:27 Maybe I'd let you go... but there's a man works for my father, he'd find you Jul 12 02:09:57 * Molly shrugs Jul 12 02:10:01 Would you? Jul 12 02:10:20 Thats what you want Jul 12 02:10:34 You give crappy answers Jul 12 02:10:58 Its the truth. You want out of the situation, thats what I'm trying to give you Jul 12 02:11:29 That says nothing about anything of substance, only the things I already know. Jul 12 02:12:48 Again, you're angry with me for following your wishes, for trying to get you what you want Jul 12 02:13:03 I am angry at it all Jul 12 02:15:42 Still, you will find a way to work it out, and so I do not need to concern myself at all. It will be as if none of it ever happened. We will go our separate ways as if we were never promised and I never kissed you Jul 12 02:16:00 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 02:16:04 If thats what you want Jul 12 02:16:41 Are you always so submissive? Jul 12 02:17:18 Submissive? I'm not submissive, I'm being -helpful- Jul 12 02:18:07 Everything is what I want. You want that too, to go about free and away from your family Jul 12 02:18:56 What I wanted was to stay here and get killed. Thats not longer an option. Jul 12 02:19:17 If you get killed I have to marry him Jul 12 02:21:11 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 12 02:50:33 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 12 11:45:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 12 12:53:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 12 13:18:47 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 12 15:07:29 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 12 15:26:57 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Jul 12 17:34:38 2023 Jul 12 17:34:38 * Now talking on #7thsea Jul 12 17:34:39 * logger (logger@my.server.name) has joined Jul 12 18:33:51 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 12 18:35:12 We'll see Jul 12 18:35:48 They'll find someone else to be his wife and his daughter's stepmother Jul 12 18:36:00 I'm sorry... daughter? Jul 12 18:36:06 * MollyK nods Jul 12 18:36:24 He has a daughter. I think she's a toddler Jul 12 18:37:18 I see... and her mother? Jul 12 18:38:22 Died in childbirth or shortly after, I think. He's widowed, at any rate Jul 12 18:39:09 I see Jul 12 18:40:30 Wait, you didn't know you're an uncle? Jul 12 18:41:21 How would I? Jul 12 18:49:48 I don't know... sorry Jul 12 18:52:00 * Morgan nods Jul 12 18:52:13 Just something I'll have to deal with Jul 12 18:56:17 * MollyK looks at him sadly "you don't have to do this, not for me" Jul 12 18:58:50 The choice has been made Jul 12 18:59:29 * MollyK frowns a little Jul 12 18:59:39 Why? Why would you do this? Jul 12 19:00:42 Because I know what its like to be trapped, to be pushed into a particular course of action Jul 12 19:02:25 * MollyK nods Jul 12 19:02:53 I don't know how it will turn out, but I'm grateful for your help Jul 12 19:03:09 * Morgan nods Jul 12 19:03:14 We'll find out I suppose Jul 12 19:03:59 I should let you go, you must have a lot to think about Jul 12 19:05:07 I have to explain to Lady Torrington and pack. You will not run? Jul 12 19:05:34 * MollyK smiles a little Jul 12 19:05:51 Are you sure that would not be a relief for you? Jul 12 19:06:37 It'd make the choice I made irrelevant and without purpose Jul 12 19:07:14 * MollyK nods Jul 12 19:07:26 I'll see you at the ship tomorrow Jul 12 19:09:14 * Morgan nods, turning for the gate Jul 12 19:09:37 * MollyK lets him go a little before shouting Jul 12 19:09:42 Morgan? Jul 12 19:09:58 * Morgan turns Jul 12 19:10:00 Yes? Jul 12 19:10:41 I only think you're a little bit of an ass! *she sticks her tongue out at him once more, then grins* Jul 12 19:12:07 * Morgan nods, calling out 'that'll change' as he sets off again Jul 12 19:12:35 *he can faintly hear her laughing as he goes* Jul 12 19:14:01 * Morgan heads for the Torrington estate Jul 12 19:14:47 *it's getting towards dusk when he arrives* Jul 12 19:15:22 * Morgan goes to pack Jul 12 19:16:30 *his meagre possessions take almost no time to pack, a far cry from his room in Die Dauerhaftigkeit, full of trinkets and souvenirs* Jul 12 19:17:21 * Morgan gets it all set and ready before going looking for Catherine Jul 12 19:17:39 *Catherine is found in the library reading* Jul 12 19:17:44 * MollyK is now known as Catherine Jul 12 19:18:20 My lady... a word? Jul 12 19:19:23 * Catherine nods, motioning to a seat Jul 12 19:19:29 Did you find her? Jul 12 19:19:59 * Morgan nods, sitting down Jul 12 19:20:01 I did Jul 12 19:26:23 Is she well? Jul 12 19:27:18 They are to leave tomorrow... she has been betrothed to a Veisgraf Jul 12 19:28:08 * Catherine nods, smiling Jul 12 19:28:25 That's not bad given her history Jul 12 19:28:43 History? Jul 12 19:29:34 Being raised on a farm of all places! Jul 12 19:29:47 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 19:30:18 I know the man she is supposed to marry and, unfortunately, there are issues... he is neither worthy of a wife nor is he the Veisgraf Jul 12 19:33:13 Why not? Is he ugly? Jul 12 19:33:35 He is lacking in character. She would be unsafe with him Jul 12 19:36:35 That is unfortunate Jul 12 19:38:07 She is not betrothed to him, exactly, but the Veisgraf... his older brother, they believe he is dead Jul 12 19:38:40 Is he? Jul 12 19:39:31 No. He is not. He's in hiding. Jul 12 19:41:51 *she looks curious* why, what did he do?! Jul 12 19:42:22 Married a common girl... she and their daughter were murdered Jul 12 19:43:55 That was stupid, is he simple?! Jul 12 19:45:14 No. He was in love, and he was happy. Jul 12 19:46:17 But he was a noble. That cannot be done Jul 12 19:46:59 Well, it was. And his wife and daughter were burned to death for it. Jul 12 19:49:45 * Catherine nods Jul 12 19:50:20 It doesn't sound like Molly would be safe with him either Jul 12 19:50:42 She's noble. It'd do. Jul 12 19:54:46 I can't get this straight. She's promised to the Veisgraf, but the real Veisgraf has a horrendous backstory and is hiding, so she's going to marry the next in line? Jul 12 19:55:44 The plan is to declare the older brother dead, install the younger in his place Jul 12 19:57:38 If the older one isn't capable, that makes sense Jul 12 19:58:30 He is capable I think. I am required to accompany her to help deal with all of it Jul 12 20:04:54 No, that is unacceptable Jul 12 20:05:26 You agree that she cannot be allowed to marry the brother? Jul 12 20:06:32 That's not my place to say, her family will watch out for her no doubt Jul 12 20:07:00 She's a pawn, a political payment. Jul 12 20:11:13 * Catherine watches him Jul 12 20:11:19 You care about her... Jul 12 20:11:55 Don't be absurd Jul 12 20:14:36 * Catherine shakes her head Jul 12 20:15:23 You're willing to go to a foreign country for her. You're willing to make me dismiss you so you can Jul 12 20:15:52 * Morgan watches her intently Jul 12 20:15:57 It is not a foreign country Jul 12 20:16:10 It's Eisen Jul 12 20:16:17 I know Jul 12 20:18:51 That is foreign Jul 12 20:19:01 To you, yes Jul 12 20:19:33 You're from Eisen?! Jul 12 20:19:41 * Morgan nods Jul 12 20:20:34 Yes, I am Jul 12 20:21:01 Why are you...? No! You're the older brother?! Jul 12 20:21:11 * Morgan nods Jul 12 20:21:32 I am. Jul 12 20:21:50 * Catherine looks lost for words Jul 12 20:22:47 I failed to protect them. Eventually I realised there was no peace for me in Avalon, so... I came to keep you safe until I could get myself killed. Now... someone needs my aid more than you do. Jul 12 20:23:11 That's so tragic, I'm sorry Jul 12 20:25:03 * Morgan nods a little Jul 12 20:27:57 * Catherine nods Jul 12 20:28:06 You won't be coming back... Jul 12 20:28:28 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 20:28:50 I don't know. Once she is safe from this arrangement, I will not be needed there Jul 12 20:32:32 Why don't you just marry her? Jul 12 20:32:45 Because neither of us want that Jul 12 20:34:02 Why not? It seems like you were getting on well Jul 12 20:34:56 I am a widower. She wishes to be free. Jul 12 20:36:06 She can't be free, she's noble Jul 12 20:37:34 perhaps Jul 12 20:37:49 * Catherine shrugs Jul 12 20:38:20 It's up to you, but if you want to keep her safe, marrying her seems the best way Jul 12 20:38:36 Didn't work out so well last time Jul 12 20:42:27 How will you stop her marrying your brother. Jul 12 20:43:22 She is betrothed to the Veisgraf. I am not dead, he is not the Veisgraf. Jul 12 20:46:41 Yes, but she is betrothed to you. You have to marry her then Jul 12 20:48:53 For now, until an alternative can be found Jul 12 20:50:04 Then you'll get divorced? Jul 12 20:50:34 If it goes that far Jul 12 20:55:30 And if I refuse to relinquish you from my service? Jul 12 20:56:21 I would rather you not do that Jul 12 20:57:46 You could just let her marry your brother, and you can stay here to take care of things for me Jul 12 20:58:59 I cannot in good conscience allow her to suffer him. And my identity is known now. Jul 12 21:00:25 I want you to stay Jul 12 21:01:09 Why? Jul 12 21:04:43 You are good at your job Jul 12 21:06:42 * Morgan sighs Jul 12 21:06:58 I do not wish to leave... but I must. Jul 12 21:09:13 Why do you hate your brother so much? Jul 12 21:09:31 I never said I hate him Jul 12 21:12:12 But you are going to stop his marriage Jul 12 21:12:28 * Morgan nods Jul 12 21:12:32 For her sake Jul 12 21:15:57 I hope one day to find a man who doesn't care about me who is still willing to damage his family for me! She's a lucky girl. Jul 12 21:16:23 * Morgan scowls Jul 12 21:16:37 I am not damaging my family Jul 12 21:17:46 Isn't that what will happen when the betrothal is broken? Won't the reputation be harmed? Jul 12 21:18:11 Until I can find a reasonable way out of it, the betrothal isn't broken. She is betrothed to the Veisgraf, not my brother Jul 12 21:22:48 There's no date set? Jul 12 21:23:19 * Morgan nods Jul 12 21:23:22 There is. Jul 12 21:25:49 You need to think fast then? Jul 12 21:26:06 * Morgan nods Jul 12 21:26:07 I do Jul 12 21:29:36 When are you wanting to leave? Jul 12 21:30:16 The ship sails tomorrow morning Jul 12 21:34:39 I can't persuade you to just stay? Jul 12 21:35:06 I'm sorry, no. Jul 12 21:37:30 Do you need to have your final pay tonight? Jul 12 21:38:50 It would be useful... no doubt I will need some supplies on the journey Jul 12 21:40:29 * Catherine nods Jul 12 21:41:02 Take double what you are owed. I am disappointed that you are going, but you have been a good employee Jul 12 21:41:35 I'm glad you think so Jul 12 21:43:47 * Catherine nods Jul 12 21:44:05 Will you write to me so I can see how this saga plays out? Jul 12 21:44:31 * Morgan nods Jul 12 21:44:35 If that is what you wish Jul 12 21:44:45 * Catherine nods Jul 12 21:44:48 w Jul 12 21:44:55 I can't believe you're a Veisgraf! Jul 12 21:45:25 * Morgan nods Jul 12 21:45:30 Heir to a whole Grafdom Jul 12 21:46:38 I can't picture you in breeches Jul 12 21:47:47 No, that is not something that happens Jul 12 21:48:32 I wish you the best of luck, Morgan Jul 12 21:51:25 I appreciate that, I really do Jul 12 21:53:08 * Catherine nods, standing "it must be dinner time" Jul 12 21:56:09 * Morgan nods, standing Jul 12 21:56:11 Must be Jul 12 21:56:53 *there is a chime, and it wakes him, he's holding her from behind* Jul 12 21:58:37 * Morgan yawns, climbing out of bed Jul 12 22:21:21 * Catherine is now known as Molly Jul 12 22:21:36 * Molly rolls over, reaching for him Jul 12 22:24:31 * Morgan reaches out, taking her hand Jul 12 22:25:13 * Molly smiles, opening her eyes Jul 12 22:25:19 Good morning Jul 12 22:25:35 mornin' Jul 12 22:26:10 Are you going already? Jul 12 22:26:19 It is time for me to get up Jul 12 22:26:35 * Molly nods Jul 12 22:26:44 You weren't in my dream? Jul 12 22:27:13 No, I wasn't. I was having my own Jul 12 22:27:27 Something naughty? Jul 12 22:27:53 no Jul 12 22:32:33 A pity. What was it? Jul 12 22:33:58 The thread where I was tutoring you. Jul 12 22:34:12 Oh? Jul 12 22:35:52 You didn't turn up... you were hiding in the hayloft because you'd been told you were leaving the next day, you'd been betrothed to someone called kerzig in a place called sudlackingberg Jul 12 22:37:30 Oh dear... Jul 12 22:38:39 * Morgan nods Jul 12 22:39:37 Were you upset? Jul 12 22:41:28 I ended up outing myself so you didn't have to marry him... rather shot myself in the foot Jul 12 22:41:54 That's very generous of you... but how? Jul 12 22:43:22 You were betrothed to the Veisgraf. I had to tell your uncle that you could not marry Edward because he is not Veisgraf Jul 12 22:44:08 * Molly bites her lip, smiling a little "uh oh... that's not good!" Jul 12 22:45:40 No, not really Jul 12 22:46:19 Then what? Jul 12 22:47:48 It became apparent I had to return to Eisen Jul 12 22:48:11 You must have hated me... Jul 12 22:49:26 No, I was just.... Resigned to it Jul 12 22:51:38 To marrying me? Jul 12 22:53:00 To going home and seeing them Jul 12 22:53:34 * Molly nods Jul 12 22:53:47 What then? Jul 12 22:58:23 You freaked out as you'd kissed me when I was telling you off for being petty... then I went to tell Catherine I would be leaving Jul 12 23:01:13 -I- freaked out?! I cannot imagine you were any better! *she smiles* Jul 12 23:02:28 I was somewhat resigned to it Jul 12 23:03:09 To being kissed? Jul 12 23:03:25 Oh... no, to going home Jul 12 23:03:42 * Molly nods Jul 12 23:03:50 We haven't gone yet? Jul 12 23:04:59 No, not yet Jul 12 23:05:45 * Molly sighs Jul 12 23:05:52 It's not over then? Jul 12 23:05:59 No... not yet Jul 12 23:06:16 Edward has a daughter, her mother died in childbirth Jul 12 23:06:53 Oh... that can't be Florrie... unless the Nieblungen lied about why she looks as she does Jul 12 23:07:09 Maybe she looks different Jul 12 23:07:46 Maybe. Jul 12 23:09:05 * Molly squeezes his hand Jul 12 23:09:10 Hopefully Jul 12 23:10:14 * Morgan nods Jul 12 23:12:20 What will happen next, do you think? Jul 12 23:12:38 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 23:12:41 I've no idea Jul 12 23:13:54 What does your clever brain have in mind to escape your predicament? Jul 12 23:14:22 Nothing yet Jul 12 23:15:14 Am I helping you? Jul 12 23:16:14 Not particularly, no Jul 12 23:16:46 * Molly giggles Jul 12 23:16:58 I am clearly attracted? Jul 12 23:17:06 You've said you have a silly crush on me Jul 12 23:18:16 * Molly nods Jul 12 23:18:33 That happens a lot to me for you! Jul 12 23:18:40 Oh? Jul 12 23:19:59 On lots of paths I have a crush on you, as I did in reality Jul 12 23:20:53 * Morgan nods Jul 12 23:23:37 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)