**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jul 21 00:00:32 2023 Jul 21 00:00:32 Still too early f' drinking Jul 21 00:00:53 and... Jul 21 00:03:04 Not stopped us b'fore though Jul 21 00:03:56 Why are you acting weird... er than normal? Jul 21 00:06:17 * HH chuckles Jul 21 00:06:35 Mebbie we can open jus' the one bottle, give it a try Jul 21 00:07:57 * Morgan sighs, leaving instructions to get the barrels and bottles stowed safely and not to be touched, taking two bottles of Kilgarrets and one of the scotch and leading HeinzHarold down to his study Jul 21 00:09:08 * HH follows along Jul 21 00:09:33 Me sends someone to find Claudia before they get to the study, going in Jul 21 00:12:51 *The rest of them must be in the ballroom as in the study is just Bir perched on the back of Morgan's chair Jul 21 00:13:17 Reckon we should join the others? Jul 21 00:16:27 * HH shrugs Jul 21 00:16:32 I don' mind, man Jul 21 00:16:49 * Morgan goes to sit in his chair after finding a couple of glasses Jul 21 00:18:27 alright... this one... *he pours two small measures* is the one I dreamed about Jul 21 00:19:49 * HH comes to try it, sipping it Jul 21 00:19:58 Oh yeah, that's nice Jul 21 00:20:09 * Morgan nods, sipping his own Jul 21 00:22:26 Yeah... thats good Jul 21 00:22:36 * HH nods Jul 21 00:22:46 A warning and a good whiskey Jul 21 00:22:55 * Morgan nods Jul 21 00:25:09 Consolation prize Jul 21 00:25:48 * Morgan shrugs, finishing his Jul 21 00:25:56 No... -this- one is Jul 21 00:27:02 * Morgan pours a little of the scotch, waiting for HeinzHarolds empty glass Jul 21 00:28:38 * HH finishes the whiskey before giving the glass over Jul 21 00:28:57 * Morgan pours him a little before passing it back Jul 21 00:29:18 * HH sips this Jul 21 00:29:26 Whoa! This is amazin' Jul 21 00:29:42 * Morgan nods, sipping his own Jul 21 00:29:51 I agree. Jul 21 00:31:48 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 21 01:16:01 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 21 09:04:16 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 21 10:26:19 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 21 10:27:24 No... -this- one is Jul 21 10:27:24 * Morgan pours a little of the scotch, waiting for HeinzHarolds empty glass Jul 21 10:27:24 * HH finishes the whiskey before giving the glass over Jul 21 10:27:24 * Morgan pours him a little before passing it back Jul 21 10:27:24 * HH sips this Jul 21 10:27:27 Whoa! This is amazin' Jul 21 10:27:29 * Morgan nods, sipping his own Jul 21 10:27:31 I agree. Jul 21 10:31:30 * MollyK is now known as HH Jul 21 10:31:40 Pricey, right? Jul 21 10:31:58 Uh, very Jul 21 10:32:19 I got a discount on the three bottles I got... and it cost me seventy guilders Jul 21 10:35:57 * HH makes a low whistle Jul 21 10:36:07 Fuckin' hell Jul 21 10:36:14 * Morgan nods Jul 21 10:36:42 Yeah, gonn' have to sell a lot of the Kilgarrets Jul 21 10:40:00 * HH nods Jul 21 10:40:19 Should be easy, y' got fancy guests for th' baptisms Jul 21 10:40:37 * Morgan nods Jul 21 10:40:54 That has occurred to me... I'm not planning to tell them where I got it, either Jul 21 10:43:53 * HH nods Jul 21 10:44:11 Planning to run yer own lil import trade in these? Jul 21 10:44:20 The thought occurred... Jul 21 10:48:24 Y' know what y' need for that though? Jul 21 10:48:47 What? Jul 21 10:49:40 A ship Jul 21 10:49:53 Oh god, where am I gonn' get one of those? Jul 21 10:52:11 Yeah, could be an issue Jul 21 10:54:38 I've got a couple of ideas Jul 21 10:54:53 Mebbie just build another? *he grins* Jul 21 10:56:41 Was thinking... maybe I could persuade Alice to fetch it from here, since I've got a ship coming this way regularly anyway Jul 21 10:57:30 * HH nods Jul 21 10:57:38 Sounds good Jul 21 10:57:59 I thought so Jul 21 11:04:59 * HH sips some more "Reck'n it'll sell well." Jul 21 11:05:24 The Kilgarrets will... this stuff, bit too pricey for most, once you add on my fee Jul 21 11:08:34 Rather just drink it ourselves Jul 21 11:09:32 Slowly Jul 21 11:11:19 * HH nods Jul 21 11:11:49 Keep a bottle f' when th' girls are in labour an' to wet th' babes' heads? Jul 21 11:14:24 * Morgan nods Jul 21 11:14:27 Aye Jul 21 11:16:02 * HH smiles, drinking some more Jul 21 11:16:29 Get tha' finished pretty easy with you pair o' rabbits! Jul 21 11:16:48 * Morgan shrugs, sipping his Jul 21 11:16:52 When the times right Jul 21 11:17:15 * HH nods Jul 21 11:17:34 *Claudia knocks on the door* Jul 21 11:18:57 * Morgan calls for her to come in, finding another glass Jul 21 11:19:56 *She does so* Jul 21 11:20:04 Heard you hit someone Jul 21 11:20:18 *she nods, smiling* yeah. It was good Jul 21 11:20:41 * Morgan smiles, pouring her some Kilgarrets Jul 21 11:20:42 Try that Jul 21 11:26:35 *She drinks it* yeah, that's good whiskey Jul 21 11:27:16 * Morgan nods, motioning to have the glass back Jul 21 11:27:22 Should sell pretty well Jul 21 11:28:33 *she passes it back* Jul 21 11:30:23 * Morgan pours a little of the scotch, handing it over Jul 21 11:31:57 *Claudia drinks it* this is really good! Jul 21 11:32:11 * Morgan nods Jul 21 11:32:22 Got a little of that... not for sale Jul 21 11:37:37 C: how much is a little? Jul 21 11:37:56 Got three bottles Jul 21 11:39:33 C: *she nods* should last a week or two Jul 21 11:40:36 No, this ones for special occasions Jul 21 11:45:16 C: like if Heinzharold managed a whole day not talking? Jul 21 11:45:40 Definitely worth celebrating Jul 21 11:45:52 Impossible. Jul 21 11:46:27 obviously Jul 21 11:47:48 You'd be scared shitless Jul 21 11:48:28 I think... a mix of worried and quietly grateful... Jul 21 11:49:09 *Claudia laughs* Jul 21 11:49:19 Yep Jul 21 11:50:00 * Morgan nods, savouring the last of the scotch in his glass Jul 21 11:51:31 C: where's everyone? Jul 21 11:51:44 Ballroom Jul 21 11:53:19 C: *she nods, finishing her drink* okay Jul 21 11:53:37 Best join them I suppose... Jul 21 11:53:49 * Morgan takes the second bottle of Kilgarrets, sliding it toward Claudia Jul 21 11:54:22 C: *she smiles* thanks Jul 21 11:55:41 * Morgan nods, finishing his scotch Jul 21 11:58:16 * HH does likewise. The ballroom contains all the others. The children are playing on the floor and the grown ups are supervising from the tables. Molly is holding Thomas who is sleeping Jul 21 11:58:49 * Morgan wanders in, finding a seat near Molly Jul 21 12:03:56 * HH is now known as Molly Jul 21 12:04:06 * Molly smiles at him Jul 21 12:04:10 My love... Jul 21 12:04:52 blossom Jul 21 12:06:07 Are you well? Jul 21 12:06:32 * Morgan nods Jul 21 12:06:43 Whiskey is aboard, we were just trying it Jul 21 12:08:55 * Molly nods Jul 21 12:09:04 You're pleased with it? Jul 21 12:09:26 * Morgan nods Jul 21 12:09:43 Reckon it'll sell well back home. The other one, though, think thats going to be a bit too expensive to sell Jul 21 12:13:06 Oh? Jul 21 12:13:52 To make anything on it I'd need to charge something daft like thirty five guilders a bottle Jul 21 12:16:07 My god, that is ridiculous! Jul 21 12:16:35 Its -so- good though Jul 21 12:18:32 * Molly smiles Jul 21 12:18:46 I'm glad you are happy Jul 21 12:19:14 * Morgan nods, looking at Thomas Jul 21 12:23:41 *he looks fast asleep* did you want to hold him? Jul 21 12:24:37 * Morgan nods Jul 21 12:24:40 If no-one minds... Jul 21 12:26:19 *Elsie and James tell him to go ahead* Jul 21 12:26:28 * Molly gently hands him over Jul 21 12:27:19 * Morgan cradles the boy, rocking him gently Jul 21 12:29:18 *he smiles slightly in his sleep* Jul 21 12:37:23 God he's adorable Jul 21 12:38:32 * Molly nods, smiling Jul 21 12:38:39 He is, isn't he? Jul 21 12:46:31 * Morgan nods, looking at him for a couple of minutes before looking round Jul 21 12:46:35 How's everyone doing? Jul 21 12:49:03 *they assure him they're all well. In his arms Thomas yawns a moment before going back to sleep* Jul 21 12:49:23 [hard to believe how close he came to not being here] Jul 21 12:50:31 [things were vert nearly -very- different- Jul 21 12:54:30 [because we might have lost her?] Jul 21 12:55:36 [aye. And now look, a son, a husband to be, the ability to live an almost normal married life] Jul 21 13:00:59 [she's been lucky, I think] Jul 21 13:01:25 [she's had you] Jul 21 13:04:44 * Molly blushes Jul 21 13:04:58 [I just did what I could] Jul 21 13:06:16 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 21 13:09:01 * Molly looks at Elsie and James who are chatting Jul 21 13:09:16 [it was so worth the worry and risk] Jul 21 13:09:42 * Morgan nods slightly, looking at the boy Jul 21 13:10:18 [I've suggested perhaps getting to know Karlsruhe... he may be willing to be Thomas' godfather Jul 21 13:14:58 [thats a lovely idea] Jul 21 13:43:49 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 21 13:56:25 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 21 13:56:54 [She would have liked to ask me but its not doable] Jul 21 13:58:05 [not unless you'd convert] Jul 21 13:58:50 [Indeed] Jul 21 14:04:32 [which is unlikely at best!] Jul 21 14:04:46 [quite so] Jul 21 14:09:30 V: Vati, when are we going to look around? Jul 21 14:10:00 I don't know... do we need to eat first? Jul 21 14:14:48 I think we have some time before the children's dinner time Jul 21 14:16:00 * Morgan nods Jul 21 14:16:05 Then lets have a look around Jul 21 14:22:13 *they do this, Emil bundled up into the wrap with a knitted hat, it being colder up here in the Marches. They go through little streets, and listen to the Gaelic mixed with the Avalon. Varick enjoys it massively, and it's nice just to spend a few hours milling around. They find a bakery for things for the children to eat, and sit on the grass in a Jul 21 14:22:13 quiet park by a stream for them to eat. Once they're back, it's the children's bedtime, then dinner, before finally going back to their study just the two of them, though HH and Inga are planning to join them shortly* Jul 21 14:22:31 * Molly kicks off her shoes "It's been a good day, hasn't it?" Jul 21 14:23:31 Mostly, aye Jul 21 14:24:13 Apart from those stupid men Jul 21 14:25:30 * Morgan nods Jul 21 14:26:50 That could have gone very badly Jul 21 14:28:13 Could it? They'd have just hit each other a lot Jul 21 14:29:12 I had a dream a couple of days ago... the one where I tutor you... we were getting ready to sail and you went off to buy some whiskey, ended up in the hammer and tongs, between two men fighting... you got stabbed. Jul 21 14:31:22 Oh. Jul 21 14:32:48 * Morgan nods Jul 21 14:32:58 Do you want to try the Kilgarrets? Jul 21 14:33:21 Just a little, we wouldn't want Emil tasting it in my milk! Jul 21 14:35:18 * Morgan nods, pouring some and handing it to her Jul 21 14:36:24 * Molly sips it, smiling Jul 21 14:36:29 Really nice Jul 21 14:36:52 * Morgan nods Jul 21 14:36:58 I think it'll sell quite well Jul 21 14:39:59 * Molly nods Jul 21 14:40:04 It will, definitely Jul 21 14:40:28 * Morgan pours a little of the scotch, handing it to her Jul 21 14:40:44 I've got... three barrels and twelve bottles of it... some for me, some for Edward, sell the rest Jul 21 14:41:15 * Molly nods "A wonderful idea, my love" Jul 21 14:43:39 -this- stuff though... I'm thinking I might get a couple of half size bottles, give one to Edward... the rest is mine Jul 21 14:44:25 * Molly tries it Jul 21 14:44:44 That's very good, isn't it? Jul 21 14:45:11 * Morgan nods Jul 21 14:45:15 Exceedingly Jul 21 14:47:10 * Molly smiles Jul 21 14:47:26 You'll be finding somewhere for it at home? Jul 21 14:49:22 * Morgan nods Jul 21 14:49:25 yes Jul 21 14:52:05 * Molly nods Jul 21 14:52:26 Our next stop is Catterick, then Insel, then home. It's getting closer Jul 21 14:52:54 * Morgan nods Jul 21 14:52:59 It is, yes Jul 21 14:55:00 I'm excited to explore Jul 21 14:55:24 Where? Jul 21 14:56:28 * Molly giggles Jul 21 14:56:40 Well, I meant Hafenlohr, but... Jul 21 14:56:54 * Morgan nods Jul 21 14:57:31 We should wait for them to come before we do, hmm? Jul 21 14:58:38 * Morgan blushes, nodding Jul 21 14:58:40 Yes, we should Jul 21 14:59:10 * Molly kisses his cheek before whispering "that doesn't always mean we will though" Jul 21 15:01:07 No, that is true Jul 21 15:02:22 * Molly nods Jul 21 15:02:31 Sometimes we don't have the patience Jul 21 15:03:15 * Morgan nods Jul 21 15:03:16 aye Jul 21 15:04:58 * Molly wraps her arm around his waist Jul 21 15:05:09 Do you think the dream was a warning? Jul 21 15:06:01 Yes, I do. Jul 21 15:06:40 Do you truly think I was in danger? Jul 21 15:06:58 * Morgan nods Jul 21 15:06:59 I do Jul 21 15:10:09 I had Claudia, and I could have knocked them out, or worse Jul 21 15:10:32 So? That does not mean you were not in danger Jul 21 15:12:27 * Molly nods Jul 21 15:12:32 You are upset? Jul 21 15:13:00 Yes, but not with you Jul 21 15:19:15 * Molly nods Jul 21 15:19:28 Because we are trapped Jul 21 15:20:21 Because I have no choice when it comes to the dreams Jul 21 15:24:00 * Molly squeezes him Jul 21 15:24:06 I'm sorry Jul 21 15:24:11 * Morgan shrugs Jul 21 15:24:13 It is what it is Jul 21 15:26:26 * Molly nods sadly Jul 21 15:26:30 I know Jul 21 15:27:20 * Morgan sighs Jul 21 15:27:34 Nevermind Jul 21 15:32:07 * Molly nods "we will get through together" Jul 21 15:33:07 * Morgan nods Jul 21 15:33:10 Yes we will Jul 21 15:40:26 * Molly kisses him gently, tasting like the new scotch Jul 21 15:41:11 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 21 15:41:18 Aside from that... did you like Stirling? Jul 21 15:44:00 I liked being with you and the boys Jul 21 15:44:31 It was nice being a little aimless Jul 21 15:48:23 * Molly nods Jul 21 15:48:41 It was, yes. It felt like a proper outing Jul 21 15:48:57 * Morgan nods Jul 21 15:49:00 exactly Jul 21 15:51:18 We will be able to do more of that once we're settled and not too busy Jul 21 15:51:28 * Morgan nods Jul 21 15:54:52 That'll be for a little time after the baptisms before the wedding? Jul 21 15:55:58 * Morgan nods Jul 21 15:56:01 I imagine so, yes Jul 21 15:57:19 * Molly nods Jul 21 15:57:49 And then the long summer after the wedding, where your priority will be building? Jul 21 15:58:54 * Morgan shrugs Jul 21 15:59:04 I'll engage some workers I think Jul 21 16:00:36 * Molly nods Jul 21 16:00:51 I am sure, but... you like to be useful and do physical work Jul 21 16:02:16 * Morgan nods Jul 21 16:02:18 That is true Jul 21 16:03:58 So I will expect to see you roll out of bed each morning to be setting stones with the rising sun *she smiles* Jul 21 16:13:40 possibly... I don't know Jul 21 16:15:50 * Molly nods Jul 21 16:15:54 I don't mind Jul 21 16:16:12 No? Jul 21 16:19:11 No, I am happy for you to do whatever makes you happy Jul 21 16:19:44 * Morgan nods Jul 21 16:19:46 Alright love Jul 21 16:20:07 Of course, next summer you'll be busier! Jul 21 16:22:38 Will I? Jul 21 16:23:46 Mmhmm, when I am very pregnant, and then with a newborn Jul 21 16:31:36 * Morgan nods Jul 21 16:31:37 True Jul 21 16:31:59 *there's a knock at the door* Jul 21 16:32:06 Come in Jul 21 16:33:16 *HH and Inga come in* Jul 21 16:35:04 hey Jul 21 16:36:36 *they come in, sitting on the couch Jul 21 16:36:48 HH: all good? Jul 21 16:37:50 * Morgan nods Jul 21 16:37:54 Just talking about getting home Jul 21 16:40:20 HH: Yeah, get going on my house Jul 21 16:40:26 I: Our house! Jul 21 16:41:28 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 21 16:59:55 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 21 22:32:57 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 21 22:35:13 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 21 22:36:50 *The other couple only stay for half an hour before HH says "We're Gon' go leave the two of you t' checking off yer list" Jul 21 22:37:18 g'night Jul 21 22:41:14 *Inga hugs him* goodnight Jul 21 22:42:13 * Morgan looks a little surprised, hugging her Jul 21 22:42:17 Night love Jul 21 22:43:39 *HH hugs him too* Jul 21 22:43:49 HH: y' know where I am Jul 21 22:43:51 * Morgan returns it Jul 21 22:43:58 yeah Jul 21 22:48:15 *HH slings his arm around Inga's shoulder, leading her out* Jul 21 22:48:31 * MollyK smiles, watching them until the door is shut Jul 21 22:48:43 They have such a peaceful relationship Jul 21 22:49:30 * Morgan nods Jul 21 22:49:33 They do Jul 21 22:53:32 * MollyK smiles Jul 21 22:53:42 I am going to retire now... Jul 21 22:54:07 * Morgan nods Jul 21 22:54:09 Alright love Jul 21 22:54:57 * MollyK watches him with a smile "are you coming?" Jul 21 22:55:15 * Morgan nods Jul 21 22:55:16 aye Jul 21 22:57:52 * MollyK takes his hand and a lamp Jul 21 22:57:58 Are you alright? Jul 21 22:58:24 * Morgan nods Jul 21 22:58:28 Fine love... are you? Jul 21 23:06:39 * MollyK nods "indeed I am. We will sail out as soon as we can?" Jul 21 23:07:13 I see no reason to delay Jul 21 23:09:35 * MollyK nods, starting to undress Jul 21 23:09:46 We'd like to get to Catterick soon? Jul 21 23:10:14 * Morgan nods Jul 21 23:10:49 And then onward Jul 21 23:13:48 * MollyK nods, smiling Jul 21 23:14:12 How are you feeling about going to Insel? Jul 21 23:15:54 * Morgan shrugs Jul 21 23:16:11 I'm not sure really. I'm not really looking forward to dealing with Sebastien Jul 21 23:20:11 Why, my love? *she gets down to her shift* Jul 21 23:21:15 The usual Jul 21 23:23:28 * MollyK nods Jul 21 23:23:40 You do know I am not going anywhere? Jul 21 23:24:23 I know... Jul 21 23:26:06 But... Jul 21 23:27:36 In the grand scheme they have, I'm replaceable... what if they decide I am more trouble than I'm worth Jul 21 23:29:01 * MollyK tilts her chin up Jul 21 23:29:11 They would be very foolish to try that. Jul 21 23:30:09 Its not just them though, is it... they are, knowingly or otherwise, tools being used to an end Jul 21 23:33:49 There will be a world of trouble for anyone who tries to take you from me. Jul 21 23:34:26 * Morgan nods Jul 21 23:34:27 Alright Jul 21 23:36:59 You are my man. If they want me, they need to keep you with me Jul 21 23:38:03 * Morgan nods Jul 21 23:40:14 * MollyK nods, taking off her shift Jul 21 23:40:24 We belong together Jul 21 23:40:39 * Morgan nods Jul 21 23:40:40 Yes, we do Jul 21 23:43:24 * MollyK nods, moving close to embrace him. The angle of the mirror gives him a good view of her fully bare back and bottom Jul 21 23:44:12 * Morgan holds her tightly Jul 21 23:47:58 * MollyK hugs him Jul 21 23:48:20 This is where I want to be. It's where I -choose- to be. Jul 21 23:49:02 * Morgan nods Jul 21 23:49:34 Do you get the feeling HeinzHarold is keen to get things moving with his house? Jul 21 23:50:43 * MollyK nods Jul 21 23:51:11 I think the novelty of travel has started to wear off for them, and I can appreciate that Jul 21 23:51:38 * Morgan nods Jul 21 23:51:48 Its not as much fun when you're not the one doing the sailing Jul 21 23:53:57 * MollyK nods Jul 21 23:54:08 Then you have to find other entertainments Jul 21 23:54:49 * Morgan nods Jul 21 23:54:50 Aye Jul 21 23:56:32 * MollyK smiles "your mind is elsewhere tonight... are you ready to sleep?" Jul 21 23:56:46 And miss the chance to tick another country off our list? Jul 21 23:57:46 There's always the morning, my love Jul 21 23:59:11 * Morgan nods Jul 21 23:59:12 I suppose