**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Oct 1 08:46:54 2023 Oct 01 08:46:54 * rootn (~grearp@141.164.60.130) has joined Oct 01 08:46:54 * rootn has quit (rootn) Oct 01 16:20:51 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 01 20:00:06 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 01 21:01:27 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 01 21:23:19 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 01 21:23:47 You won't need to Oct 01 21:23:47 no? why is that, hmm? *she closes her eyes* you have plans to ravish me? Oct 01 21:23:47 Might have Oct 01 21:23:47 * Molly smiles, nodding “mmhmmm... I look forward... to finding... out” Oct 01 21:23:47 * Morgan nods Oct 01 21:23:49 Goodnight my love Oct 01 21:23:51 goodnight, liebling Oct 01 21:23:53 * Morgan tries to settle Oct 01 21:23:55 *its harder without her singing, but he manages fairly quickly* Oct 01 21:23:59 * Disconnected (). Oct 01 21:28:43 *he dreams in the tutoring thread. They’d managed to get separate rooms on the ferry, and then at a little inn in Bahnhof. Reversing the route he’d taken when leaving had troubled him less than expected, but without a carriage due to the roads they’ve ridden together on a horse all the way. Being so close to her has been a pleasant distraction, if a frustrating one, able to smell her perfume and her skin. They’re about an hour out of Sudlachenburg wh Oct 01 21:28:53 what will it be like when we get there? Oct 01 21:29:20 I don't know... its been a while since I was there Oct 01 21:29:57 I mean, will they be pleased to see you? Oct 01 21:30:29 * Morgan shrugs Oct 01 21:30:31 I don't know Oct 01 21:30:48 are you worried? Oct 01 21:30:55 apprehensive Oct 01 21:31:14 we don’t have to stay though, do we? Oct 01 21:31:27 No... we could run and hide Oct 01 21:32:13 * Molly nods, leaning back against him Oct 01 21:32:18 I could do that Oct 01 21:32:31 It'd be an issue with your uncle Oct 01 21:33:07 I barely know him really, so I don’t care much Oct 01 21:33:59 No, but... I'd rather not leave my family stuck with an agreement that cannot be fulfilled Oct 01 21:35:03 will we get married as soon as we can anyway? Oct 01 21:35:51 * Morgan sighs Oct 01 21:36:03 I suppose so... though you'd have to convert... Oct 01 21:37:20 you... you don’t want to marry me now? Oct 01 21:38:02 I didn't say that... just... last time I got married was without my family, I'd rather not hurt them so again Oct 01 21:39:43 oh, okay. Because if you change your mind, we still don’t have to go through with it. I’m still a virgin. Oct 01 21:40:20 * Morgan nods Oct 01 21:40:24 I don't intend to change my mind Oct 01 21:40:33 * Molly nods Oct 01 21:40:36 me either Oct 01 21:41:55 *the ride speeds by until they can soon see DieDauerhafigkeit in the distance* Oct 01 21:42:27 * Morgan takes a deep breath, rolling his shoulders Oct 01 21:43:29 * Molly gently squeezes his thigh “it’s okay” Oct 01 21:44:46 * Morgan nods Oct 01 21:44:57 I'll manage Oct 01 21:45:22 it’s hard to face big things, but you’re not alone. you have me now Oct 01 21:46:20 * Morgan nods Oct 01 21:47:25 *they get onto the grounds without anyone noticing them, and there’s noone at the stable* Oct 01 21:47:42 * Morgan stables the horse, helping her down before pulling his hood up Oct 01 21:48:13 *Xantha is still in there, kicking at the stall door angrily* Oct 01 21:48:29 Give me a minute? I need to see an old friend Oct 01 21:48:41 should I wait outside. Oct 01 21:49:08 No, I don't want anyone carrying word of our arrival before I'm ready Oct 01 21:49:22 * Molly nods, staying well away from the horse Oct 01 21:49:54 * Morgan wanders to the stall Oct 01 21:50:03 Alright... you're angry, I know... Oct 01 21:51:01 *Xantha bares his teeth* Oct 01 21:51:36 * Morgan nods Oct 01 21:51:43 Yes, I know. I don't blame you Oct 01 21:52:09 *Xantha glares at him* Oct 01 21:53:04 * Morgan reaches out, putting his hand flat on the horses nose Oct 01 21:53:16 I've missed you Oct 01 21:54:29 *Xantha, unsurprisingly, tries to bite him* Oct 01 21:55:07 * Morgan pulls his hand away briefly before putting a hand either side of his face, pressing his forehead to the horses face firmly Oct 01 21:56:32 *xantha makes a growling sort of noise that a horse shouldn’t be able to really* Oct 01 21:57:09 * Morgan just holds him in place Oct 01 21:57:19 I know. I let you down, I'm sorry Oct 01 21:58:47 *he snorts, but he seems to be settling* Oct 01 21:59:29 I'm back now. I'm not leaving you again Oct 01 22:00:33 *Xantha just breathes in his face* Oct 01 22:01:34 * Morgan rubs the horses cheeks Oct 01 22:01:47 I'll be back soon... I need to see my mother and father Oct 01 22:01:59 *The horse licks his face* Oct 01 22:02:27 yeah... I love you too Oct 01 22:03:28 *Xantha does make it look like he might bite his owner, but it’s definitely a reminder not a threat* Oct 01 22:03:41 I know, I know. Oct 01 22:03:52 * Morgan backs up, rubbing Xantha's face before going to Molly Oct 01 22:03:54 Ready? Oct 01 22:04:46 * Molly nods Oct 01 22:04:53 yes Oct 01 22:05:29 * Morgan nods, pulling his hood forward to cover as much of his face as possible Oct 01 22:05:34 alright... follow my lead Oct 01 22:06:35 * Molly walks along beside him Oct 01 22:07:25 So... this was my home Oct 01 22:07:44 * Molly looks around Oct 01 22:07:47 it’s beautiful Oct 01 22:08:00 * Morgan nods Oct 01 22:08:08 Don't go in the lake Oct 01 22:08:38 oh but I was looking forward to swimming nude! Oct 01 22:08:51 Its important. We don't go in the lake Oct 01 22:08:57 * Molly nods Oct 01 22:09:00 no lake. Oct 01 22:09:59 * Morgan nods, banging on the door Oct 01 22:11:07 *Reinhardt the Butler opens it, looking them over* Oct 01 22:11:15 R: Good afternoon Oct 01 22:11:39 Lady Rosenkrantz for the Graf. I bring word from Freiarr Rosenkrantz for him Oct 01 22:12:50 R: Do you indeed... The Graf is out presently Oct 01 22:13:29 Unfortunate. We have had an unpleasant journey. Where might we find him? Oct 01 22:14:03 R: Somewhere out in the woods with a friend. Her Ladyship is here Oct 01 22:14:50 Wasn't aware he had friends. Perhaps you could send someone to find him, its important. Oct 01 22:15:19 R: I’ll go myself and tell his the prodigal son has returned, my Lord? Oct 01 22:15:37 * Morgan sighs Oct 01 22:16:00 I'd rather make that known myself. Which friend is he with? Oct 01 22:16:09 R: Yensid Oct 01 22:16:33 Wonderful. Where is mother? Oct 01 22:17:05 R: In her morning room, my Lord Oct 01 22:17:18 * Morgan nods Oct 01 22:17:36 Would you arrange for some tea? We'll visit her there Oct 01 22:17:58 R: Yes, my Lord *he bows before going* Oct 01 22:18:16 Unhealthily sharp eyes that one Oct 01 22:18:29 how long has he known you? Oct 01 22:18:53 About as long as my parents have. Come on, I'll take you to meet my mother Oct 01 22:19:21 * Molly nods, taking off her cloak and hanging it Oct 01 22:20:18 * Morgan taps his fingers on the panelling just inside the door before leading her through the house to arrive at the door to the morning room, taking a deep breath Oct 01 22:21:30 * Molly blows out a breath, standing just a little taller, more formally Oct 01 22:21:55 * Morgan taps on the door before speaking with a Posen accent "Lady Rosenkrantz for the Grafin" Oct 01 22:23:24 *Verity opens the door herself. She hasn’t changed, and looks very excited* Oct 01 22:23:45 V: My dear girl! Do come in! Oct 01 22:24:42 * Molly smiles, going in shyly. understandable, when she has only met one noble before “Thank you, my Lady” Oct 01 22:25:09 * Morgan clears his throat Oct 01 22:25:24 Heard she was marrying the Veisgraf so figured he should come home Oct 01 22:26:47 V: *she’s so busy looking Molly over that she doesn’t really look at him* Edward is on his way home from Innesbruck, but he’ll be here tonight. He is going to be swept away by you, my dear Oct 01 22:27:12 But... Edward isn't the Veisgraf Oct 01 22:28:39 *Verity looks very hurt by this, the wound is clearly still open* He will be soon, and Lady Rosenkrantz will be his wife Oct 01 22:29:15 * Morgan steps into the room, closing the door behind him Oct 01 22:29:21 That won't be necessary Oct 01 22:29:33 * Molly is now known as Verity Oct 01 22:29:52 * Verity turns to look at him Oct 01 22:30:15 * Morgan stands still, head down, looking very nervous Oct 01 22:30:49 * Verity softly and tentatively asks “Morgan?” Oct 01 22:31:02 * Morgan nods slightly, speaking quietly Oct 01 22:31:04 Yes mother Oct 01 22:31:40 * Verity sobs, throwing herself at him and hugging him around the neck Oct 01 22:31:55 * Morgan clings onto her Oct 01 22:32:10 I'm sorry, mother, so very sorry Oct 01 22:32:32 * Verity can’t speak, she’s crying too much Oct 01 22:32:51 * Morgan just holds onto her, shushing her quietly Oct 01 22:33:00 Its alright... Oct 01 22:33:46 * Verity pulls back, a hand to his face, searching his expression “Are you hurt?! where have you been?!” Oct 01 22:34:14 I've been hiding, mother. A few scars is all. Oct 01 22:36:24 * Verity nods, finally catching her breath. with the initial shock subsiding a little, she looks at his quite sternly (for her) and says “Don’t you -ever- do that again!” Oct 01 22:36:42 * Morgan looks ashamed, nodding Oct 01 22:37:03 * Verity hugs him again Oct 01 22:37:05 I couldn't bear it here. I'm sorry, I should have let you know I was alive Oct 01 22:37:33 Yes, you should. but now you’re here, and I am so very glad. I love you so much, dear boy Oct 01 22:37:53 * Morgan screws up his face, tears rolling down his cheeks Oct 01 22:37:57 And I you mother Oct 01 22:38:21 * Verity takes a handkerchief out and wipes his eyes, just like when he was little Oct 01 22:38:43 And now you’re back for Edward’s wedding! How exciting! Oct 01 22:39:03 Not... exactly... the contract made was for Lady Rosenkrantz to marry the Veisgraf. Oct 01 22:39:19 oh... oh dear... no, it wasn’t Oct 01 22:39:35 *Molly stays quiet, but looks shocked* Oct 01 22:39:37 According to Josef Rosenkrantz, thats what was agreed Oct 01 22:40:20 I couldn’t face the priest saying it and everyone thinking we’d given up hope! I had him say Edward, not the Veisgraf Oct 01 22:40:48 I see. Then amendments will need to be made. Oct 01 22:42:12 But the banns have been read. Everyone knows. We were just waiting for Lady Rosenkrantz. We have a dress, and the plate for the Polterabend! Oct 01 22:43:16 Mother, Freiarr Rosenkrantz believes she will wed the Veisgraf. If she does not, he will no doubt cause problems. Oct 01 22:44:28 But the banns have been read for Edward, all the guests are expecting it to be Edward Oct 01 22:45:13 * Morgan sighs Oct 01 22:45:18 I will discuss the matter with father Oct 01 22:46:28 Oh, he’s out with Yensid. He brought some awful great gun with him to show off, and they’ve gone off like children to play in the woods with it Oct 01 22:47:13 I suppose I'd best go find them then, get this sorted immediately Oct 01 22:48:07 what is it you intend, dear boy? You have brought poor Lady Rosenkrantz here only to tarnish her reputation with the breaking of a betrothal? Oct 01 22:50:22 It wasn't I that told the priest something other than was agreed with Freiarr Rosenkrantz. If she marries Edward, he will not be pleased as he is not the Veisgraf. I have no doubt he will cause issues. The other option, of course, is to set me aside regardless and have him as Veisgraf... Oct 01 22:52:23 * Verity looks sad Oct 01 22:52:30 You wish to leave me again? Oct 01 22:52:55 No. I wish to stay here, and comply with the contract that Rosenkrantz agreed to. Oct 01 22:53:03 * Verity smiles Oct 01 22:53:12 You want to marry her yourself? Oct 01 22:53:25 I -am- the Veisgraf... for now at least Oct 01 22:54:31 * Verity nods “then I will help Lady Rosenkrantz get settled into our home” Oct 01 22:54:56 * Morgan watches his mother for a moment Oct 01 22:55:09 I care for her mother. I'm not letting her go. Oct 01 22:55:20 do you love her? Oct 01 22:55:32 * Morgan nods slightly, glancing round Oct 01 22:55:37 *Molly looks quite uncomfortable about this* Oct 01 22:56:04 M: It’s still quite early days, but I think we will do well together Oct 01 22:56:24 * Verity watches the pair of them, smiling a little Oct 01 22:57:26 I'm going to find father... Molly is nervous, mother... she's been dragged halfway across Theah, from her home. Oct 01 22:58:33 I will take good care of her. What we ladies often need after such travelling is a nice hot bath, and we have the big one on the fourth floor Oct 01 22:59:09 * Morgan nods, looking to Molly Oct 01 22:59:17 Don't worry... mother will take care of you Oct 01 22:59:58 *Molly smiles* Thank you Oct 01 23:00:16 I'll get back as soon as I can Oct 01 23:00:51 You will likely hear him before you see him, that Thunderbus is very loud Oct 01 23:01:40 * Morgan nods, kissing her cheek before kissing Molly's Oct 01 23:01:43 I'll see you soon Oct 01 23:02:03 *Molly looks more surprised than Verity, and blushes hard* Oct 01 23:02:35 * Morgan smiles slightly before leaving the room to go and find his father Oct 01 23:05:20 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 01 23:24:28 * Verity has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)