**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Aug 8 00:00:01 2023 Aug 08 00:00:01 *He smiles* Ah! This is a problem I find here too. Come with me... Aug 08 00:00:34 * Morgan nods, following Aug 08 00:02:02 *he leads the way. In one corner there are tightly potted plants that provide a little screened area, inside which is a chamberpot. He smiles at Florrie* the plants need to be given water, and sometimes the people need some taken away Aug 08 00:03:14 * Florrie looks at Morgan, not able to see over the top. She's not quiet when she says "what there?" Aug 08 00:03:28 Somewhere to go for a tinkle sweetheart Aug 08 00:03:42 * Florrie tries to get down Aug 08 00:03:48 * Morgan lets her down Aug 08 00:04:23 * Florrie looks at the plants, following them around to the entrance "got pot!" Aug 08 00:04:51 * Morgan chuckles Aug 08 00:04:55 Thats right sweetheart Aug 08 00:07:15 * Florrie knows what she's doing, and goes in to use it. It isn't long before he can indeed hear the tinkle. Aug 08 00:07:29 No tinkle on plants. Hurts plants. Aug 08 00:07:39 I'll keep that in mind Aug 08 00:10:18 *Christopher smiles, speaking very quietly* She is a joy Aug 08 00:10:28 * Morgan nods, smiling Aug 08 00:10:31 Yes she is Aug 08 00:11:18 * Florrie starts listing plant names as she pees Aug 08 00:11:52 * Morgan chuckles Aug 08 00:12:55 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 08 00:16:33 * Florrie has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 08 09:34:23 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 08 14:53:45 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 08 16:38:52 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 08 18:54:25 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 08 18:54:58 * MollyK is now known as Florrie Aug 08 18:55:41 * Florrie comes out when she's done, looking at Christopher "got more plants need help?" Aug 08 18:56:30 * Morgan smiles, looking at his uncle Aug 08 18:56:53 *Christopher smiles* I would like your opinion on my petunias... Aug 08 18:58:01 * Florrie walks beside him now, not even checking in with Morgan "what colour?" Aug 08 18:58:39 * Morgan follows them Aug 08 19:00:22 * Florrie seems content to potter around with her, looking at things, talking about the plants. He remembers watching her father with Uncle Christopher as a boy about the same age Aug 08 19:01:01 * Morgan looks at the flowers as he mills about, letting them get on with it Aug 08 19:01:22 * Florrie is now known as Molly Aug 08 19:01:46 * Molly comes up behind him, hand on his lower back Aug 08 19:02:20 * Morgan smiles at her briefly, speaking quietly Aug 08 19:02:21 Get Aug 08 19:02:23 hey* Aug 08 19:02:51 * Molly still has Emil on her chest Aug 08 19:03:09 It was more seductive last time, hmm? *she smiles* Aug 08 19:03:16 * Morgan nods Aug 08 19:03:18 Distinctly Aug 08 19:03:35 I'm sorry I missed it... Aug 08 19:04:05 * Morgan nods, watching Florrie Aug 08 19:04:27 * Molly watches too Aug 08 19:04:44 They're getting on well... Aug 08 19:04:49 * Morgan nods Aug 08 19:04:58 They are Aug 08 19:05:23 * Molly smiles, gently rubbing his back Aug 08 19:05:33 Good but a little difficult Aug 08 19:05:44 * Morgan nods Aug 08 19:05:50 yes. I'm suddenly surplus to requirements Aug 08 19:07:20 Do you want to carry Emil instead? Aug 08 19:09:27 Not if he's settled. I'm alright really Aug 08 19:11:55 There's nothing I can do? Aug 08 19:12:25 * Morgan smiles, putting his arm around her Aug 08 19:12:28 You already are love Aug 08 19:12:44 * Molly smiles, arm around his waist Aug 08 19:12:49 Oh? Aug 08 19:13:11 * Morgan nods Aug 08 19:14:59 I'm not sure how, my love Aug 08 19:15:16 * Morgan shrug Aug 08 19:15:20 You are here, supporting me Aug 08 19:16:17 I always will be, every day for the rest of our lives Aug 08 19:16:27 * Morgan nods, watching Florrie Aug 08 19:17:03 *Florrie looks quite relaxed with Christopher* Aug 08 19:19:18 * Morgan looks down at Emil Aug 08 19:19:26 Wonder if HeinzHarold has found Claudia Aug 08 19:20:29 *Emil looks up at him "Eee-ah" Aug 08 19:21:01 Claudia? Aug 08 19:22:11 E: Eee-ah Aug 08 19:22:56 * Morgan smiles, stroking his hair Aug 08 19:22:57 Thats right Aug 08 19:24:19 Did you need to look for them? Aug 08 19:24:30 I said I'd give them an hour Aug 08 19:26:17 * Molly nods Aug 08 19:26:40 Alright, my love Aug 08 19:27:41 Did you see her face when she came inside and saw all this? Aug 08 19:28:01 * Molly smiles Aug 08 19:28:13 Like Prophets Mass morning Aug 08 19:28:22 * Morgan nods Aug 08 19:28:24 Exactly Aug 08 19:30:15 * Molly smiles Aug 08 19:30:24 I'm glad you got to see it Aug 08 19:31:15 * Morgan nods Aug 08 19:31:23 I remember Edward following Christopher around like this Aug 08 19:31:40 * Molly watches Christopher chuckle at something Florrie says, knelt on the floor so they can work on some pots. She's telling him what to do Aug 08 19:31:43 Mmhmm Aug 08 19:33:27 * Morgan looks around Aug 08 19:36:46 * Molly blinks a few moments before dabbing at her eyes briefly with her sleeve Aug 08 19:36:51 Sorry Aug 08 19:36:56 Whats wrong love? Aug 08 19:37:42 It's a little emotional. It's the first step of Florrie being part of the family properly, as she should be. Then it'll be Edward, then your parents Aug 08 19:38:49 * Morgan nods Aug 08 19:38:52 Aye I suppose so Aug 08 19:41:40 * Molly nods, smiling "it's nice, but it's significant" Aug 08 19:42:18 * Morgan nods Aug 08 19:42:19 Yes it is Aug 08 19:44:35 * Molly smiles. He hears a whistle from outside, either HH or Claudia trying to get his attention Aug 08 19:45:18 Excuse me love Aug 08 19:45:54 * Molly nods "alright, liebling" Aug 08 19:46:02 * Morgan quietly leaves the hothouse Aug 08 19:47:46 * Molly is now known as Claudia Aug 08 19:47:59 * Claudia and HH are both stood outside Aug 08 19:48:54 Hey... was worried about you Aug 08 19:54:13 * Claudia nods seriously Aug 08 19:55:30 Yeah. I went out in the woods. There's a site by a spring there that looks like animal sacrifices have been happening, and there's marks carved in trees Aug 08 19:55:58 alright... Aug 08 19:59:51 Isn't that sort of thing really forbidden here? Aug 08 20:00:22 * Morgan nods Aug 08 20:00:25 Generally speaking Aug 08 20:02:40 * Claudia shrugs Aug 08 20:02:50 Not our problem, right? Aug 08 20:03:39 Not yours, no Aug 08 20:05:25 * Claudia nods Aug 08 20:05:39 I'm fine otherwise Aug 08 20:06:29 * Morgan nods Aug 08 20:06:39 Good. You were gone ages Aug 08 20:12:07 I walked quite far Aug 08 20:12:17 HH: She got lost. Aug 08 20:12:23 Shut up, Heinzharold Aug 08 20:12:55 Where was it? Aug 08 20:15:55 * Claudia gives him directions, the spring is known to him, and it's right on the edge of the hockridge lands Aug 08 20:16:14 * Morgan nods Aug 08 20:16:18 Alright then Aug 08 20:19:19 *HH grins* Sooooo... we goin' off on a mystery? Aug 08 20:20:41 [love, I need to go and look into something] Aug 08 20:24:00 [how long will you be?] Aug 08 20:24:08 [I'm not sure] Aug 08 20:27:34 [alright, my love, do you need me to come?] Aug 08 20:28:46 [no, I'll be fine. Do you think I need to tell Florrie I'm going?] Aug 08 20:28:58 Its looking likely. Think Claudia should stay... Aug 08 20:32:24 [we can handle it, my love] Aug 08 20:32:42 What?! What if there's trouble?! Aug 08 20:33:51 Uinise has been missing you Aug 08 20:34:11 * Claudia smiles a little Aug 08 20:34:26 Okay, but I don't want to miss a fight Aug 08 20:35:17 There's nothing to say there'll be one Aug 08 20:36:57 * Claudia looks unsure Aug 08 20:37:09 No, but... what if I miss it? Aug 08 20:37:30 * Morgan sighs Aug 08 20:37:35 fine. Show me where it is Aug 08 20:40:07 HH: Yes! Adventure time, baby! Aug 08 20:40:47 * Morgan rolls his eyes Aug 08 20:41:35 * Claudia smiles, getting moving Aug 08 20:42:55 * Morgan sets off after her Aug 08 20:45:48 * Claudia leads them out several miles, but Morgan knows where they're headed. The woods seem peaceful Aug 08 20:46:59 * Morgan picks up a stick, using it to poke at things as they walk Aug 08 20:48:28 *he manages to startle a hare that sets off at speed, making HH jump* Aug 08 20:48:32 HH: Bah! Aug 08 20:49:22 * Morgan laughs Aug 08 20:49:36 I did that once, except I kicked it as I walked Aug 08 20:52:47 HH: What sounds do they make, flyin' through th' air? Aug 08 20:53:02 Sort of a shrieking sound, actually Aug 08 20:56:40 HH: *he chuckles. He's still chuckling on and off ten minutes later when they get near the spring* Aug 08 20:57:13 * Morgan looks around for the symbols Aug 08 21:09:03 *he doesn't see any until they get near the spring, where he notices the marks, as well as the scent of old blood, the feeling of being watched, and a murder of crows crowded together Aug 08 21:09:43 * Morgan wastes no time, casting about with his magic for heat sources Aug 08 21:09:44 HH: *he looks around them* kinda expecting summat with antlers and glowin' eyes now... Aug 08 21:10:09 *There's only the birds aside from them* Aug 08 21:11:05 * Morgan frowns, turning in a complete circle slowly Aug 08 21:14:48 *the birds scatter to the trees, squawking loudly* Aug 08 21:15:22 They were here before, there's a carcass of a piglet Aug 08 21:16:29 * Morgan nods, moving to where the birds were Aug 08 21:19:21 *the piglet has mostly been picked clean. HH comes over, sticking some gloves on before poking at the remaining flesh* Aug 08 21:19:44 HH: Cert'ly looks like it's throat was slit... Aug 08 21:20:08 * Morgan nods, looking round again Aug 08 21:26:07 *the symbols on the trees look only vaguely familiar. He sees some moons, some interlinked circles, but they are not runes like he is familiar with Aug 08 21:28:30 Boot prints here. Looks several days old Aug 08 21:29:36 * Morgan scowls before kicking a tree hard Aug 08 21:30:45 *A crow caws loudly at it* Aug 08 21:30:58 Fuck off you feathered dickhead Aug 08 21:31:34 *HH starts laughing hard, and even Claudia can't quite manage to stay straight faced* Aug 08 21:32:53 * Morgan glares at them Aug 08 21:32:58 I'm glad you're enjoying yourselves Aug 08 21:33:07 * Morgan kicks at the tree again Aug 08 21:37:14 *He hears a voice from up in the branches* Rude. Aug 08 21:38:18 * Morgan looks up Aug 08 21:40:14 *What he sees up there is a woman. At least, shaped like a woman, reclining in a bough. Her dress seems to be made of leaves, and it's hard to see where that stops and the actual tree begins. Her skin is green, her ears pointed, and her hair is the colour of tree bark Aug 08 21:40:32 W: Do I come to your home and kick it? No, that would be ride. Aug 08 21:40:35 Rude* Aug 08 21:41:11 You're on my families land Aug 08 21:41:42 *the woman laughs* it was my family's land long before it was yours. Aug 08 21:42:00 * Claudia looks at Morgan "who are you talking to?" Aug 08 21:42:10 That... woman... in the tree Aug 08 21:42:50 HH: *he stands beside Morgan, peering up* not seeing anyone, man Aug 08 21:43:01 * Claudia keeps an eye out around them Aug 08 21:43:28 * Morgan looks down at the ground, shaking his head Aug 08 21:43:46 *the tree rustles* Aug 08 21:44:28 * Morgan looks back up slowly Aug 08 21:46:28 *the woman descends very gracefully. There's no denying once she is stood in front of them that she is not human. She watches them* you were rude Aug 08 21:47:03 *HH murmurs* what the...?! Aug 08 21:47:10 You're a dryad... Aug 08 21:47:50 * Claudia is now known as Dryad Aug 08 21:47:58 I am. You are a human. Aug 08 21:48:27 Close enough Aug 08 21:52:00 *HH just watches mutely. Claudia keeps even more of an eye on the perimeter* Aug 08 21:52:09 Don't kick the trees. Aug 08 21:52:37 I'm not having these sacrifices going on on my families land Aug 08 21:53:09 The humans want to contact their goddess Aug 08 21:53:52 They can do it elsewhere where it isn't my concern Aug 08 21:55:46 They like the spring Aug 08 21:55:59 I don't care Aug 08 21:56:41 * Dryad watches him Aug 08 21:57:34 You don't own the land. You might have dominion over the people, but the land of Avalon has long belonged to the fae. Aug 08 21:57:49 HH: $can't say that!$ Aug 08 21:58:57 * Morgan shrugs slightly Aug 08 21:59:09 Time will tell in that regard. Aug 08 22:00:28 Their goddess gives them her blessing Aug 08 22:00:38 Thats lovely, she can do that somewhere else Aug 08 22:01:41 * Dryad smiles "you will pit yourself against a goddess?" Aug 08 22:02:56 * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold Aug 08 22:03:02 Pair of you, give us some space Aug 08 22:06:25 *HH and Claudia go away a bit* Aug 08 22:09:47 I've faced the Sidhe before... I've faced their minions... as for a goddess... I'm busy doing things for a god, but to protect my family, I'd face anything. Understand? Aug 08 22:10:06 * Dryad looks unmoved Aug 08 22:10:20 Do what you will, but don't damage the trees Aug 08 22:10:30 I'll do as I damn well please on my land Aug 08 22:10:41 It's not your land. Aug 08 22:11:07 And once the trees are all gone, it sure as hell won't be yours Aug 08 22:11:41 I take it back, perhaps you are not a man but a monster. Aug 08 22:12:23 I've said so myself Aug 08 22:12:55 I don't control the humans who worship here Aug 08 22:13:58 * Morgan sighs, sitting down on the ground Aug 08 22:17:09 Which goddess? Aug 08 22:18:44 She has many names, but they don't understand that. They think she is the divine feminine Aug 08 22:20:03 Tina Atua Fafine? Aug 08 22:20:31 I do not know that name Aug 08 22:21:31 You know what its like to have a place thats... sacred? Aug 08 22:23:19 Yes, the forests are sacred Aug 08 22:24:03 This land is sacred to me. Safe from all the nonsense that the unending supernatural bullshit brings... until now. Aug 08 22:25:02 We were always here Aug 08 22:27:15 Its like talking to a bloody tree with you... unbending, uncaring. Aug 08 22:28:55 You kicked my home and threaten to destroy the forest Aug 08 22:31:16 * Morgan snorts Aug 08 22:31:27 forest... Aug 08 22:33:51 * Dryad shrugs, climbing back up into the tree Aug 08 22:34:13 You are rude, and I don't help rude humans Aug 08 22:34:31 You weren't helping... you had no intention of it. Aug 08 22:35:08 You didn't ask for help. You kicked my home, then acted like a spoiled child when I corrected you Aug 08 22:35:29 * Morgan picks up a stick, fiddling with it Aug 08 22:36:17 Yes. I did. This land is sacred to me and... I don't want it sullied by this. You understand that, I know you do. Aug 08 22:37:36 How is it sullied? The birds and animals eat the meat, the soil takes the blood Aug 08 22:39:48 Perhaps it'll get into the roots... when your trees are contaminated with disease, perhaps then you'll see Aug 08 22:40:54 Those things are part of nature. The reasons you object are unnatural, human reasons Aug 08 22:41:14 * Morgan looks around Aug 08 22:41:18 Fire is a part of nature... Aug 08 22:41:28 * Morgan looks at her Aug 08 22:41:54 * Dryad sits on a branch watching him Aug 08 22:42:16 Sometimes, yes, from lightening. Aug 08 22:42:34 Or from extreme heat... Aug 08 22:43:08 That's rare in Avalon Aug 08 22:44:04 * Morgan shrugs, twirling the stick in his fingers Aug 08 22:44:38 Would you be so sanguine if this forest that you are clearly enamoured with were wiped out by fire? Its a natural event... Aug 08 22:45:58 Why do you want trouble with me? Aug 08 22:47:10 I don't particularly, but you seem hell bent on antagonising me. I'm -trying- to get you to understand my position. Aug 08 22:47:56 You do not want me, my kind, or any humans doing even anything slightly supernatural here. In the land of the Sidhe. Aug 08 22:48:42 * Morgan groans, getting up Aug 08 22:50:28 Alright. Do as you will. When the people are caught by the church, my families time here will be at an end, and the church, who aren't known for their patience in the face of supernatural events, will come through, slaughter the people and burn the entire forest. Could be a week. Could be a year. Enjoy your home while you have it Aug 08 22:50:41 * Morgan rolls his shoulders Aug 08 22:52:52 Shame really, my uncle is really rather committed to botany and the care of plants Aug 08 22:55:56 Why do humans have to ruin everything for everyone else, for trivial reasons like worshipping the wrong Gods? Aug 08 22:56:30 * Morgan shrugs Aug 08 22:56:39 I don't want to stop them. I just want them to do it somewhere else Aug 08 22:57:12 * Morgan stares at the stick Aug 08 22:57:27 How often do people, aside from those sacrificing animals, come out here? Aug 08 22:59:45 A family used to come, many years ago. Now no one but the coven come Aug 08 23:01:08 A family? Aug 08 23:02:27 A man, a woman, two boys Aug 08 23:02:36 Strange accents? Aug 08 23:02:45 * Dryad nods Aug 08 23:02:52 * Morgan scratches his chin Aug 08 23:03:06 Did zey talk like his? Aug 08 23:04:55 * Dryad nods Aug 08 23:05:01 * Morgan nods Aug 08 23:05:02 I know them Aug 08 23:10:15 The children played here in the fallen leaves, or climbed the trunks. Humans love the forest when it suits them Aug 08 23:10:37 I know they did. Would you come down, please. Aug 08 23:12:57 * Dryad comes down immediately Aug 08 23:15:17 * Morgan puts the stick under his belt, moving closer to her and holding out his hands to her Aug 08 23:15:57 * Dryad takes them. Her skin feels veined like smooth leaves Aug 08 23:17:08 I am one of those young boys you remember. I'm sorry for my behaviour. This place was special to me and I wanted it to remain... simple... for me. Aug 08 23:18:38 It is simple that the forest is still here as it has been for hundreds of years. The coven harm no trees and no people Aug 08 23:19:41 That isn't how it feels for me. I want to talk to the coven Aug 08 23:20:50 Tonight is a full moon, they will be here Aug 08 23:21:03 * Morgan nods Aug 08 23:21:05 I'll be back Aug 08 23:21:19 * Dryad nods Aug 08 23:23:28 You climbed my tree once. You had a red jumper with a yellow stripe. It was May. Aug 08 23:23:48 * Morgan nods Aug 08 23:24:04 My son has that jumper now. I still like to climb but... tree's make me uneasy now Aug 08 23:24:27 Trees don't hurt you. It is the ground. Aug 08 23:24:56 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 08 23:25:14 In my home, the trees are... different... and the things that inhabit the forest are to be feared Aug 08 23:26:22 * Dryad nods Aug 08 23:26:33 This wood is safe Aug 08 23:27:06 For now, maybe. Aug 08 23:29:17 * Dryad nods Aug 08 23:31:01 * Morgan lets go of her hands Aug 08 23:31:46 * Dryad goes back to the tree "I will watch for you" Aug 08 23:32:02 * Morgan nods, turning to go to the others Aug 08 23:32:20 * Dryad is now known as HH Aug 08 23:32:56 * HH is watching him Aug 08 23:32:58 Hey Aug 08 23:33:52 We can go now Aug 08 23:34:33 * HH nods "great, can't wait!" Aug 08 23:35:31 * Morgan looks at him Aug 08 23:35:34 What? Aug 08 23:36:55 $you said this lot are dangerous and stay away from them$ Aug 08 23:37:37 $She's not really one of them$ Aug 08 23:38:27 * HH and Claudia start walking towards Foxcroft Aug 08 23:38:38 $what then?$ Aug 08 23:38:57 $She's a dryad. A creature of the trees$ Aug 08 23:40:36 C: $we don't need to take her down$ Aug 08 23:40:56 $She doesn't give a damn about any of us, so long as we don't harm her trees$ Aug 08 23:41:39 $sounds like Claudia but with weapons$ Aug 08 23:41:58 * Morgan nods Aug 08 23:42:54 C: $I do give a damn about you, actually.$ Aug 08 23:43:41 * Morgan nods Aug 08 23:45:06 * HH glances at Morgan $we knew that, I was just joking with you$ Aug 08 23:46:26 $I thought you meant people in general, actually$ Aug 08 23:47:33 C: $yeah, I don't care about them$ Aug 08 23:47:48 Just me, Morgan, Sorgi, and Uinise... Aug 08 23:47:58 * HH winks at Morgan Aug 08 23:48:33 Not so sure about you... Aug 08 23:49:17 C: *she looks to Morgan* you didn't...? Aug 08 23:49:50 * Morgan frowns at her Aug 08 23:49:52 You have to ask? Aug 08 23:50:23 C: he's just fishing then Aug 08 23:51:04 * Morgan nods Aug 08 23:52:56 * HH grins "some fish t' catch, is there?" Aug 08 23:53:58 Not for me to say either way Aug 08 23:54:32 * HH nods "gotta be summat if you didn' just tell me t' shut up" Aug 08 23:54:54 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 08 23:55:07 No, just... not my place Aug 08 23:55:24 C: I'm not going into it, but yeah, things have moved forward a little, that's all Aug 08 23:56:13 * HH nods Aug 08 23:56:36 As long as yer 'appy, that's all I care about Aug 08 23:56:49 Bacon... don't forget bacon Aug 08 23:57:34 Bacon and bubbies Aug 08 23:57:56 * Morgan nods Aug 08 23:58:04 C: *she smiles a little* there wasn't any bacon. Aug 08 23:59:08 * HH laughs, patting her on the back firmly "good f' you, I'm 'appy for ya. Everyone needs some bubbies" Aug 08 23:59:30 She's already got some though... seems a bit unfair, the amount of bubbies she gets