**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Nov 15 07:30:38 2023 Nov 15 07:30:38 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Nov 15 09:49:40 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 15 09:49:51 * Molly is now known as Claudia Nov 15 09:50:09 *He can hear them behind the shack* Nov 15 09:50:54 U: Noooo Clowdia, you have to push your hips forward, like this! *Claudia yelps before laughing* Nov 15 09:51:14 * Morgan lets out a low whistle Nov 15 09:52:30 *There’s some quiet laughter before she shouts “Just a minute!” Nov 15 09:53:52 * Morgan waits in the saddle Nov 15 09:56:45 * Claudia and Uinise come around a couple of minutes later Nov 15 09:56:51 how did it go? Nov 15 09:57:05 About as well as you'd expect Nov 15 09:58:40 damn Nov 15 09:59:17 * Morgan nods, looking round Nov 15 09:59:25 I'm heading back... don't want to be late for dinner Nov 15 10:00:19 Yeah, we’ll come too Nov 15 10:01:16 * Morgan nods, waiting Nov 15 10:02:15 * Claudia goes to get their coats from indoors. Uinise looks pleased with herself Nov 15 10:02:28 You look like the cat that got the cream Nov 15 10:02:45 U: Ah! that is a euphemism! Nov 15 10:02:57 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:02:59 Yes, it is Nov 15 10:03:10 You are implying licking, yes? Nov 15 10:03:14 * Claudia is now known as Uinise Nov 15 10:03:25 No, love... it means you look pleased with yourself Nov 15 10:05:11 that’s not a euphemism then? it’s an idiom? Nov 15 10:06:03 I suppose so, yes Nov 15 10:06:25 but t could be a euphemism, if you meant oral sex? Nov 15 10:06:49 If that is what I meant, yes, it could be a euphemism Nov 15 10:06:55 * Uinise nods Nov 15 10:07:02 your language is complicated Nov 15 10:07:09 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:07:13 That it is Nov 15 10:08:33 * Uinise nods. Claudia comes back Nov 15 10:08:43 C: alright? Nov 15 10:09:12 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:09:20 Uinise was just telling me all about what you were doing Nov 15 10:09:41 C: was she...? Nov 15 10:10:11 No, we were talking about the way we talk being complicated Nov 15 10:10:42 we were talking about whether cat got the cream meant oral sex Nov 15 10:11:14 C: *she blushes a little* No... generally not Nov 15 10:12:19 But it can. Theah Main is complicated, because you say the same sentences but the way you say them can change the meaning entirely Nov 15 10:12:40 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:13:04 That much is true before you even start counting idioms and euphemisms Nov 15 10:14:22 And your people deceive with tone. They say a rude thing in a not rude way, but you both know they are being rude, but because they didn’t say it in a rude way it doesn’t count as rude. Nov 15 10:14:54 that... that is true Nov 15 10:15:29 *claudia nods* You have to also know the person to really know what they are saying, I guess Nov 15 10:15:41 it is very confusing. Nov 15 10:17:34 I imagine it is Nov 15 10:18:05 if you wanted to know if we had oral sex, in Capperlucia you would just say “did you have oral sex?” Nov 15 10:18:29 *Claudia puts Uinise’s coat on her* Nov 15 10:18:54 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:19:02 Not the sort of thing anyone would really ask here Nov 15 10:20:47 But your people do! They say “had a good night then, did you?” or “he’s often travels southwards”. It is all fishing for information about sex really Nov 15 10:20:59 *Claudia puts her own coat on* Nov 15 10:21:08 Is it? Nov 15 10:21:15 * Uinise nods Nov 15 10:21:33 But what if they just want to know if you had a good night? Nov 15 10:21:55 but then they say it differently Nov 15 10:22:55 I see Nov 15 10:23:46 it is more like... *she says it again, but it sounds much like Heinzharold being suggestive* Nov 15 10:24:16 * Morgan sighs, nodding Nov 15 10:25:46 *They start walking towards Morgan’s horse* Nov 15 10:26:18 We did not have oral sex this time, I was looking at the weapons and teaching Claudia how to urinate with the tube Nov 15 10:26:31 *Claudia blushes* Nov 15 10:26:45 * Morgan nods, looking round Nov 15 10:26:50 Its useful... Nov 15 10:27:10 *Xantha is waiting patiently * Nov 15 10:27:18 C: We walked down Nov 15 10:27:34 * Morgan nods, sliding down Nov 15 10:30:18 I ran into Grunhelm Nov 15 10:30:28 * Uinise and Claudia walk along beside him Nov 15 10:30:39 C: do you need new trousers now? Nov 15 10:31:15 He still makes me feel entirely inadequate... and like I've been caught doing something I should't be Nov 15 10:33:00 were you? Nov 15 10:33:27 Not in this instance Nov 15 10:34:17 C: Didn’t tell you off then? Nov 15 10:34:34 No... as usual he was very polite... Nov 15 10:37:19 C: *she nods* no issue then Nov 15 10:41:01 No...I suppose not Nov 15 10:42:45 * Uinise looks at him Nov 15 10:43:05 That is a statement where the tone means more than the words Nov 15 10:43:24 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:43:27 I suppose it is Nov 15 10:46:34 what does it mean? Nov 15 10:47:23 I'm a little out of sorts, and seeing Grunhelm, especially when I didn't expect to, has unsettled me Nov 15 10:49:21 why? is he mean? Nov 15 10:50:15 No, not at all... he's just... enormous and, anytime HeinzHarold and I were doing something we shouldn't have been when we were younger, he was always the one to catch us... Nov 15 10:51:04 is he like a father? Nov 15 10:52:11 I wouldn't go that far Nov 15 10:53:35 C: he’s the sheriff, his job is to keep everyone in line Nov 15 10:55:46 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:55:53 Scares the bejesus out of me Nov 15 10:56:03 what is a bejesus? Nov 15 10:56:34 Just a saying Nov 15 10:56:53 * Uinise nods Nov 15 10:56:57 your town is nice Nov 15 10:57:15 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Nov 15 10:57:24 I like it very much. I was happy growing up here Nov 15 10:59:30 * Uinise nods Nov 15 11:00:24 I like your real house too Nov 15 11:00:32 My real house? Nov 15 11:01:55 where you live now Nov 15 11:02:02 * Morgan nods Nov 15 11:02:17 I think... that feels more like -my- house, rather than my fathers house... Nov 15 11:04:34 I have my own house in Capperlucia Nov 15 11:05:00 * Morgan nods Nov 15 11:05:18 And a museum... Nov 15 11:05:55 * Uinise smiles Nov 15 11:06:22 it will, take me many years to write up everything I have seen here Nov 15 11:07:15 And you're not finished yet... Nov 15 11:08:09 I have two more months before I have to go home Nov 15 11:08:49 With some events to take in as well Nov 15 11:09:05 * Uinise nods Nov 15 11:09:26 I will ask Molly and Inga to help me buy a dress for the big wedding Nov 15 11:09:52 * Morgan nods Nov 15 11:09:56 Thats a good idea Nov 15 11:11:02 will Clowdia need a dress for the wedding? Nov 15 11:11:52 Well, the last time I even suggested putting her in a dress, she threatened to hit me, which didn't bother me at all, then threatened to never talk to me again Nov 15 11:13:25 C: I’m not wearing a dress. Nov 15 11:14:02 * Uinise looks a little sad “Okay, what will you wear” Nov 15 11:14:42 $see that?$ Nov 15 11:14:59 C: nothing Nov 15 11:15:04 $what?$ Nov 15 11:15:19 $How sad she just looked?$ Nov 15 11:15:22 * Uinise smiles “You will be naked?” Nov 15 11:15:36 $yeah$ Nov 15 11:15:49 C: uhh no, I am not going Nov 15 11:17:02 * Uinise looks a little sad again “I thought we might sit together” Nov 15 11:17:25 C: $oh shit.$ Nov 15 11:18:04 * Morgan shrugs slightly Nov 15 11:18:36 C: you’ll be sat with all the nobles anyway Nov 15 11:18:50 * Uinise looks to Morgan “do I have to?” Nov 15 11:19:30 Given your status, I'm afraid so... Nov 15 11:21:43 C: So I can’t sit with you anyway. I hate weddings Nov 15 11:22:00 why? Nov 15 11:22:32 *Claudia sighs* It’s a long story, for another day, okay? Nov 15 11:23:07 * Morgan watches Uinise surrepticiously Nov 15 11:25:23 * Uinise nods, smiling gently Nov 15 11:25:28 okay, another day Nov 15 11:27:21 * Morgan looks around as they walk Nov 15 11:28:40 *it’s all peaceful, they get back to the Big House with no incidence, but Xantha again refuses to go in the stables Nov 15 11:29:14 Whats your problem? Nov 15 11:29:54 *he sniffs the air again* Nov 15 11:30:59 * Morgan looks at Claudia Nov 15 11:31:04 Go on in... I'll be along soon Nov 15 11:31:42 *She takes Uinise in* Nov 15 11:31:50 * Morgan climbs up into the saddle Nov 15 11:31:52 Come on then Nov 15 11:34:05 *Xantha wants to run, and they do thunder along briefly. But even when the horse is done he seems subdued Nov 15 11:34:33 Whats wrong, boy? Nov 15 11:35:43 *Xantha sighs heavily* Nov 15 11:36:29 Missing Aurora? Nov 15 11:38:03 *He looks around when he recognises her name, as if looking for his mare* Nov 15 11:39:11 * Morgan pats his neck Nov 15 11:39:14 We'll go home soon Nov 15 11:41:12 *Xantha looks around and, spotting a groom, offers a half-hearted effort to bite him Nov 15 11:41:31 * Morgan rubs the horses neck, leading him into a stall Nov 15 11:41:56 *Xantha goes this time, but he still doesn’t look happy* Nov 15 11:43:14 * Morgan sighs, nodding to the groom before going inside Nov 15 11:44:47 *it’s time for dinner, bordering on him being late Nov 15 11:44:56 * Morgan heads to the dining room Nov 15 11:47:28 *everyone is there already, just waiting for Morgan to take his seat at his Father’s right, now head of the table tonight Nov 15 11:47:44 * Morgan apologises before sitting by his father Nov 15 11:49:31 * Uinise is now known as Adalbrecht Nov 15 11:49:41 what delayed you? Nov 15 11:52:03 Xantha was restive, and I didn't think you'd appreciate his biting your grooms Nov 15 11:52:27 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 15 11:52:49 was he like it when you got back? Nov 15 11:53:21 Oh, he did the usual, head butting me... but I think he's missing Aurora Nov 15 11:54:37 V: he’s probably feeling protective because she’s in foal Nov 15 11:54:52 * Morgan nods Nov 15 11:54:57 Common I think Nov 15 11:56:08 Grendlik: I was the same Nov 15 11:56:46 J: *she nods* I don’t think I ever had more than an hour alone, despite my efforts Nov 15 11:57:18 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 15 11:57:24 I imagine you loved that Nov 15 11:57:48 J: every. single. second. Nov 15 11:58:16 It is only right for a mother-to-be to have someone watch over her safety and take care of her needs Nov 15 11:58:38 *he sees Uinise’s eyes light up* Nov 15 11:58:59 * Morgan closes his eyes briefly Nov 15 11:59:13 *Uinise says nothing* Nov 15 12:00:23 *Uinise is blushing slightly looking at the woman next to her, but Claudia just eats her soup, giving nothing away.* Nov 15 12:00:40 J: yes, you said. repeatedly. Nov 15 12:01:16 Adalbrecht: I am sure when it is Molly’s turn you won’t be leaving her alone, Morgan Nov 15 12:01:30 *Claudia smirks a little at this* Nov 15 12:01:32 * Morgan glances at Claudia Nov 15 12:01:35 That is fair to say... Nov 15 12:02:08 *Claudia nods slightly* $more like -can’t-$ Nov 15 12:02:24 $Shut up$ Nov 15 12:02:53 Verity: You’ll come to stay with us for many months then Nov 15 12:03:53 * Morgan nods Nov 15 12:03:57 That is the planes... Nov 15 12:04:42 V: From the sixth month until she’s churched would be best Nov 15 12:04:58 We'll see... there is much for us to do Nov 15 12:05:16 nothing that is more important than having an heir. Nov 15 12:05:57 C: $they’re going to cramp your style!$ Nov 15 12:06:29 I am aware you feel that way Nov 15 12:08:59 J: do what works best for you, Molly will have a better time of it if she’s relaxed. That’s what the midwife told me Nov 15 12:09:17 * Adalbrecht makes a hmmph! but doesn’t argue Nov 15 12:09:43 I bumped into Grunhelm visiting HeinzHarolds ma-other... Nov 15 12:10:07 * Adalbrecht and Verity share the briefest glance Nov 15 12:10:12 V: Did you, dear boy? Nov 15 12:10:31 * Morgan nods Nov 15 12:10:46 Bringing her some cheese... very... neighbourly I thought... Nov 15 12:10:56 V: That is kind Nov 15 12:12:01 * Morgan nods slightly Nov 15 12:12:02 I thought so Nov 15 12:13:09 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 15 12:13:33 She has been hoping Heinzharold would come to see her Nov 15 12:13:43 * Morgan nods Nov 15 12:13:52 Yes, she looked at me quite sternly when I explained he wasn't with us Nov 15 12:14:56 V: she misses her children, just as I have Nov 15 12:15:19 * Morgan nods Nov 15 12:15:25 We're not far now Nov 15 12:17:11 V: And soon we’ll see Edward too Nov 15 12:17:28 * Morgan nods Nov 15 12:17:58 I imagine he is both looking forward to and apprehensive about meeting Florrie Nov 15 12:18:39 V: mmm I imagine so too Nov 15 12:19:17 How long do you anticipate us catching up tomorrow will take, Morgan? Nov 15 12:19:37 You have better things to do, my lord? Nov 15 12:20:53 Yensid is only staying one more day, and I want to see this blunderbus in action Nov 15 12:21:05 Grendlik: It does look impressive Nov 15 12:21:33 * Morgan pulls a face Nov 15 12:21:39 It is... inelegant. Nov 15 12:22:16 Jarvie: since when have -you- worried about -that-?! Nov 15 12:23:09 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 12:23:34 Perhaps seeing the damage a misfiring one can cause has put me off using a cut down, badly constructed canon Nov 15 12:24:51 C: I haven’t seen one before Nov 15 12:25:52 I suspect it will take some time my lord Nov 15 12:26:35 * Adalbrecht sighs Nov 15 12:26:39 Alright Nov 15 12:26:59 I was thinking, though... perhaps... I could invite Yensid to the baptisms Nov 15 12:27:29 *both Verity and Claudia look to be questioning his sanity* Nov 15 12:27:44 * Adalbrecht smiles Nov 15 12:28:14 I would like that. We can fire the blunderbus on your land Nov 15 12:28:29 I think that is something we can discuss... Nov 15 12:30:47 * Adalbrecht nods like this is settled Nov 15 12:30:59 C: $that will go well for him then$ Nov 15 12:31:25 $I'll set Molly at dissuading him. I've seen him getting injured by it$ Nov 15 12:34:16 Grendlik: Where is Yensid this evening, my Lord? Nov 15 12:34:33 * Adalbrecht blushes slightly Nov 15 12:35:17 *Claudia looks at Morgan* $do we have a brothel here now?$ Nov 15 12:35:42 $Not that Ive seen$ Nov 15 12:35:49 Conducting some business in the tavern, I think. Nov 15 12:35:59 Is he... Nov 15 12:36:11 G: *he nods, going back to eating* Nov 15 12:36:27 * Adalbrecht looks at Morgan “Is he what?” Nov 15 12:36:50 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 12:37:06 nothing. Jarvie, you want to see a dragons scale? Nov 15 12:37:58 Jarvie looks excited: Damned right! Nov 15 12:38:06 V: Language, Jarvinia. Nov 15 12:39:53 * Morgan nods, glancing at his father Nov 15 12:46:13 * Adalbrecht looks to just be glad not to be being asked about Yensid Nov 15 12:46:38 Unless my lord would like to see it first? Nov 15 12:49:34 * Adalbrecht waves his hand Nov 15 12:49:44 let your cousin look first Nov 15 12:50:01 * Morgan nods slightly, passing the scale down to Jarvie Nov 15 12:51:26 *Jarvie sets down her cutlery to examine it* Wow... this is incredible Nov 15 12:53:17 * Morgan nods, eating Nov 15 12:54:22 U: That is from Takaro UliUli. She is our fastest dragon Nov 15 12:54:56 I can attest to that Nov 15 12:56:25 V: You saw it flying? Nov 15 12:57:06 Well, yes but... I god to ride her Nov 15 12:58:17 riding a dragon? are you sure, Morgan? Nov 15 12:59:32 Thats a polite way to ask if I'm pulling your leg, my lord Nov 15 13:00:43 indeed. we have heard of the goblins and the pixies Nov 15 13:01:03 * Morgan nods a little Nov 15 13:01:35 Thats fair... I assure you, I am telling the truth, but... I won't be upset if you wish to confirm that with Uinise... Nov 15 13:02:12 Uinise: He definitely rode the dragon with the Queen, they went very high Nov 15 13:02:49 And I have never brought home a goblins ear... Nov 15 13:04:09 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 15 13:04:20 why don’t you tell us about it? Nov 15 13:05:38 You know that view from the crows nest? Nov 15 13:06:34 * Adalbrecht and Grendlik both nod Nov 15 13:06:49 Think three, four times higher.... And much -much- faster Nov 15 13:09:05 *Adalbrecht looks a little green at this, but Grendlik doesn’t * Nov 15 13:09:32 The swooping and rolling was a bit hard to keep up with though Nov 15 13:10:37 Grendlik: it sounds life-changing Nov 15 13:10:49 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:11:11 Its... it does rather make you evaluate things Nov 15 13:12:27 V: like what, dear boy? Nov 15 13:14:30 In my case it rather threw into focus that I was not letting myself love as deeply as I could... as I should... Nov 15 13:14:57 V: how did it do that? Nov 15 13:15:13 *everyone else is eating but still listening * Nov 15 13:15:43 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 13:16:11 Seeing everything from that high, at the mercy of a wild animal... just... made me wonder what good it did, holding back... Nov 15 13:17:33 *Verity smiles* and you decided it hadn’t been? Nov 15 13:17:50 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:19:24 V: what changed afterwards? Nov 15 13:21:31 I am much more expressive of my attachment to the people I care about... Nov 15 13:22:29 *Verity smiles* it’s the best way to be Nov 15 13:23:10 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:23:23 I'm a lot more open, as well... most of the time anyway Nov 15 13:24:53 C: $you’re trying$ Nov 15 13:25:02 * Morgan nods slightly Nov 15 13:25:08 $Not easy$ Nov 15 13:25:48 *Jarvie is still looking at the scale* It’s probably worth thousands of guilders Nov 15 13:26:01 $did you write?$ Nov 15 13:26:09 $Sort of$ Nov 15 13:27:49 $managed to draw her?$ Nov 15 13:28:04 $Yeah$ Nov 15 13:28:38 Probably, Jarvie... Nov 15 13:29:20 $something romantic and sickly then!$ Nov 15 13:29:32 J: are you going to sell it? Nov 15 13:29:33 $Not exactly$ Nov 15 13:30:03 Absolutely not. Nov 15 13:30:13 *claudia smiles* $good$ Nov 15 13:30:24 J: first dibs if you ever decide to? Nov 15 13:30:30 * Morgan laughs Nov 15 13:30:38 sure. Nov 15 13:32:54 J: don’t hold my breath though? Nov 15 13:33:01 * Morgan smiles Nov 15 13:33:04 Afraid not Nov 15 13:35:10 *Jarvie looks to Uinise* do you still have time to tell me all about Capperlucia tonight? Nov 15 13:35:25 *Uinise nods enthusiastically* I have all evening! Nov 15 13:36:10 *Claudia looks at Morgan a moment $could be a late one!$ Nov 15 13:36:21 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 15 13:36:34 Jarvie, before you disappear down that rabbit hole, I do need to talk to you Nov 15 13:37:23 *Jarvie nods* I’ll go up and feed Matthias after dinner, you can come with me if you want Nov 15 13:37:35 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:37:37 Alright Nov 15 13:41:11 *the dragon scale goes around the table, them all impressed by it, and it arrives back with him once the food is done and the men and women are due to go their separate ways, a nice time for Jarvie to head upstairs to the nursery Nov 15 13:42:36 * Morgan follows her up Nov 15 13:43:55 * Adalbrecht is now known as Jarvie Nov 15 13:44:33 * Jarvie opens the nursery door where a maid is gently rocking the baby who is making small noises of being ready to feed Nov 15 13:44:53 Someones hungry... Nov 15 13:45:01 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 13:45:57 Usually is. Thank you Amy, I won’t take long *she takes the baby, and the maid bobs before letting herself out* Nov 15 13:46:23 You want me to come back in a bit? Nov 15 13:47:46 no, take him a minute though Nov 15 13:48:02 * Morgan nods, moving to take him Nov 15 13:49:48 *he’s awake, he favours Grendlik more than the Koertigs. He looks up at Morgan curiously. Jarvie sits on a chaise and undoes her dress* Nov 15 13:50:08 You look like your daddy... Nov 15 13:53:25 (("Emil Niedersachsen. Heir to a small Posen freiarrdom. Missing, presumed dead. AWOL since April '51. Member of the Order. A son and daughter, both legitimate " )) Nov 15 14:01:38 * Jarvie has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 15 14:15:04 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 15 14:15:15 * Molly is now known as Jarvie Nov 15 14:16:51 no, take him a minute though Nov 15 14:16:51 * Morgan nods, moving to take him Nov 15 14:16:51 *he’s awake, he favours Grendlik more than the Koertigs. He looks up at Morgan curiously. Jarvie sits on a chaise and undoes her dress* Nov 15 14:16:51 You look like your daddy... Nov 15 14:16:51 (("Emil Niedersachsen. Heir to a small Posen freiarrdom. Missing, presumed dead. AWOL since April '51. Member of the Order. A son and daughter, both legitimate " )) Nov 15 14:18:57 He’s going to be popular Nov 15 14:19:16 Going to be a handsome lad Nov 15 14:20:03 * Jarvie nods, holding out her arms. she has layers on that mean nothing is exposed Nov 15 14:20:05 ready Nov 15 14:20:13 * Morgan nods, handing the boy over Nov 15 14:20:43 * Jarvie gets comfortable, getting him latched Nov 15 14:21:00 okay, what do you want to talk about? Nov 15 14:21:09 Your husband, actually Nov 15 14:21:52 * Jarvie nods “we don’t need to go through how weird it is that I have a baby now then?” Nov 15 14:22:07 That generally follows being pregnant Nov 15 14:22:22 it wasn’t going to though Nov 15 14:23:28 No, I know... you don't regret it? Nov 15 14:23:59 no. during labour I did! Nov 15 14:24:23 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:24:26 That is normal Nov 15 14:24:35 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 14:25:19 he’s quite cute. Grendlik adores him Nov 15 14:25:46 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:25:50 That much is obvious Nov 15 14:26:01 We knew he would Nov 15 14:26:04 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:26:15 We did... and you? How do you feel about him? Nov 15 14:26:32 I love him. I do miss working though Nov 15 14:26:40 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:26:51 That doesn't surprise me... I already miss sailing Nov 15 14:27:03 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 14:27:17 You’re still you, even when you’re a parent Nov 15 14:27:24 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:27:27 Aye, you are Nov 15 14:28:01 what about Grendlik then? Nov 15 14:28:21 * Morgan sits down Nov 15 14:28:27 I know who his father was Nov 15 14:29:22 yeah? Nov 15 14:29:27 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:30:20 There's some things I can't tell you... but I know his name, and... Nov 15 14:30:41 * Jarvie watches, waiting Nov 15 14:31:05 Holzheim has siblings Nov 15 14:33:36 shit... half siblings? Nov 15 14:33:57 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:36:00 where are they? Nov 15 14:36:24 Posen... Nov 15 14:37:38 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 14:37:41 okay? Nov 15 14:37:54 Some little Freiarrdom... that they rule... Nov 15 14:38:20 * Jarvie laughs a Nov 15 14:38:40 he’s noble? Nov 15 14:39:19 His father was heir to the Freiarrdom, so... yes. Unacknowledged, obviously, but... noble all the same. Nov 15 14:39:33 * Jarvie laughs again Nov 15 14:39:37 weird Nov 15 14:39:49 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 14:39:59 I'm getting used to that sort of nonsense Nov 15 14:41:29 who are his people then? Nov 15 14:44:27 Kappeln... Nov 15 14:45:12 * Jarvie thinks Nov 15 14:45:22 Niedersachsen land, isn’t it? Nov 15 14:45:33 * Morgan nods, watching her Nov 15 14:46:42 he’s one of them, by blood at least? Nov 15 14:46:48 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:47:00 His father was Emil Niedersaschsen Nov 15 14:48:18 * Jarvie nods a little Nov 15 14:48:24 Did you know him? Nov 15 14:48:44 No, not at all... just utilised a few contacts to do some digging Nov 15 14:49:42 the name is a coincidence then? Nov 15 14:49:54 Name? Nov 15 14:51:44 Emil Nov 15 14:52:41 you want me to tell him? Nov 15 14:53:28 I'm happy to but... I wanted your input. You know him better than I do. I've not contacted the family so I don't know how they'd react Nov 15 14:54:59 I think he’ll probably just be curious. But then, if he was a noble, he could have lifted Grendlik’s mother out of poverty, couldn’t he? Nov 15 14:55:13 That is... complicated Nov 15 14:56:59 is it? Nov 15 14:57:08 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:57:24 Perhaps he would have, had he not gone missing Nov 15 14:59:06 bit odd Nov 15 14:59:41 * Morgan shrugs noncommittally Nov 15 15:00:40 how did that happen? Nov 15 15:01:21 Well, if I knew, he wouldn't have gone missing at that point... would he Nov 15 15:02:07 shut up. what were the circumstances around it? was he in trouble with the law? Nov 15 15:02:37 No, he wasn't Nov 15 15:03:58 how long ago? Nov 15 15:04:17 Fifty one Nov 15 15:05:32 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 15:05:40 He was still very young then Nov 15 15:05:46 * Morgan nods Nov 15 15:07:04 I can't make things right... but... at least he won't be wondering... Nov 15 15:07:25 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 15:07:30 thanks, Morgan Nov 15 15:08:14 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 15 15:08:18 Of course Nov 15 15:09:05 * Jarvie swaps the baby over Nov 15 15:09:38 I don’t know what he’ll want to do about the family Nov 15 15:10:01 No... its why I thought it best to tell you... Nov 15 15:11:24 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 15:11:41 just have to see how he feels Nov 15 15:11:56 * Morgan nods Nov 15 15:12:04 If I can help at all... just let me know Nov 15 15:13:19 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 15:13:50 you can get this one ready for bed if you like Nov 15 15:14:06 * Morgan nods, smiling Nov 15 15:14:08 Of course Nov 15 15:16:00 * Jarvie finishes nursing him before handing him the small baby Nov 15 15:16:12 all yours Nov 15 15:16:25 * Morgan smiles, taking him to get him ready Nov 15 15:19:52 *he still has that scrunched-upness of a new born, and tolerates the burping, changing and dressing with only a little of that quiet small-baby crying at the end. Jarvie smiles* What do you think of him then? Nov 15 15:20:10 I think he's adorable Nov 15 15:20:16 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 15:20:27 Even more broody than at Prophets Mass? Nov 15 15:20:33 Yes and no Nov 15 15:20:44 bot? Nov 15 15:20:48 both? Nov 15 15:20:50 * Morgan nods Nov 15 15:22:11 how? Nov 15 15:23:00 I'll tell you... but if you mention it before I've told my father, I'll throw you in the Sudlache... we've adopted, a baby boy Nov 15 15:23:34 * Jarvie grins Nov 15 15:23:46 That’s great! congratulations! Nov 15 15:23:57 * Morgan smiles, looking down at Matthias Nov 15 15:24:06 Thank you. Fathers going to go berserk Nov 15 15:24:11 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 15:24:38 I think Edward’s first will be the only one he won’t have gone mad about Nov 15 15:25:03 * Morgan nods Nov 15 15:25:11 God knows he went mad enough about Florrie Nov 15 15:25:21 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 15:25:43 have you and Molly decided to wait until the contract is up? Nov 15 15:26:02 God no... soon as Theus grants, we'll be having babies Nov 15 15:27:47 it’s not stopped you being broody then Nov 15 15:28:13 No, I can't say it has... but I have an outlet for it at least. He's a little sweetheart Nov 15 15:29:53 how old is he? Nov 15 15:30:00 About ten months Nov 15 15:30:25 * Jarvie nods “where did you get him?” Nov 15 15:33:24 We... rescued a friends wife who had been missing... her memory was gone and she'd been sold to the local ruler in the Empire... I bought her to return her to her husband, and her child was part of the price. Once her memory came back, she was a different person to the one who had cared for that little boy so, on our way to Capperlucia,we looked after him, bonded with him. It was decided that he would always be a little excluded by her existing family, so... Nov 15 15:33:24 we adopted him and she... went back to ruling Capperlucia Nov 15 15:33:50 he’s a prince? Nov 15 15:33:55 * Morgan nods Nov 15 15:33:59 Indeed Nov 15 15:35:01 he’s the ruler’s son too? Nov 15 15:35:32 In the Empire, yes... Nov 15 15:37:01 double royalty Nov 15 15:38:13 * Morgan nods Nov 15 15:38:15 yeah Nov 15 15:39:26 is he dark like them? Nov 15 15:54:38 Darker than us but not as dark as his birth father... the queens skin is much like Uinises Nov 15 15:56:50 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 15:57:04 sounds like he’ll be handsome too Nov 15 15:57:11 * Morgan nods Nov 15 15:57:13 I reckon so Nov 15 15:59:21 hopefully not too long until Molly catches then Nov 15 15:59:44 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 15 15:59:57 No... hopefully not Nov 15 16:02:02 after a girl next? Nov 15 16:02:12 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 16:02:26 A boy would make my father happier... but I will happily have either Nov 15 16:02:35 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 16:02:59 don’t let them coop her up, she’ll hate it Nov 15 16:03:29 * Morgan nods Nov 15 16:03:36 Yeah, I know... Nov 15 16:05:33 * Jarvie nods, checking the baby who is now sleeping Nov 15 16:07:47 * Morgan gently hands him over Nov 15 16:09:14 * Jarvie takes him, putting him in the Koertig crib with its blue fabrics Nov 15 16:09:47 You can have more cuddles tomorrow if you aren’t busy Nov 15 16:10:28 That'll largely depend on how batshit my father goes... and I'm having dinner with HeinzHarolds ma tomorrow Nov 15 16:11:55 are you going to church in the village tomorrow, or up here Nov 15 16:12:15 In the village... I'm going to take Uinise so she can see how the service is held Nov 15 16:15:25 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 16:15:47 I’m looking forward getting back to church in Freiburg Nov 15 16:16:01 Oh? Nov 15 16:16:32 I know more people there Nov 15 16:16:48 * Morgan nods Nov 15 16:17:00 understandable... its a bit tough knowing no-one... Nov 15 16:17:28 I’m trying to work out when we can go home Nov 15 16:18:30 You coming to the baptism? Nov 15 16:19:28 yes, and Matthias has to be baptised at the beginning of May when I’m finally churched Nov 15 16:23:03 * Morgan nods Nov 15 16:26:01 Are you coming? Nov 15 16:28:31 Oh I imagine so Nov 15 16:30:36 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 16:30:46 Once I’m churched I’m free Nov 15 16:31:07 You mean once you're out from under my fathers gaze... Nov 15 16:34:48 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 16:35:08 He’s got no reason to keep me here for my ‘health’ then Nov 15 16:35:20 You know its just because he cares about you Nov 15 16:37:45 I’ve been here since January, I’ve had enough Nov 15 16:38:52 * Morgan nods Nov 15 16:38:57 Fair enough Nov 15 16:40:32 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 16:40:54 come on then, let’s go and drink all his port Nov 15 16:41:26 * Morgan nods, moving to the door Nov 15 16:42:55 * Jarvie goes with him Nov 15 16:43:02 weird being back here again? Nov 15 16:43:08 * Morgan nods Nov 15 16:43:11 Kinda sad as well Nov 15 16:44:28 why? Nov 15 16:47:11 Thought this is where we'd settle, y'know? Nov 15 16:49:33 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 16:49:42 Now you get your freedom instead Nov 15 16:49:54 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 16:53:57 * Jarvie heads down to the drawing room Nov 15 16:54:23 Right, Uncle Addie is your problem now, I want to hear all about Capperlucia Nov 15 16:54:41 * Morgan nods Nov 15 16:54:50 And Grendlik? Let you handle that? Nov 15 16:55:18 * Jarvie nods Nov 15 16:55:38 I’ll tell him he can c9me to you with any questions Nov 15 16:55:49 * Morgan nods Nov 15 16:55:52 alright Nov 15 16:58:34 * Jarvie goes in, immediately sitting by Uinise and starting to talk. Grendlik is playing cards with Adalbrecht, and Yensid has slunk in too. Verity is knitting by the fire, and Claudia is just watching the proceedings Nov 15 16:59:22 * Morgan goes in, kissing his mothers cheek briefly before sitting with his father Nov 15 17:02:26 *Yensid inclines his head. Despite the fact he’s smarter dressed than normal, he still has that sleazy-man-in-a-tavern look. It’s the first time Morgan has seen him since learning about how he’d devised the shoes of salt punishment on a ship to punish the rapist who had unintentionally killed his sweetheart. Nov 15 17:02:35 * Jarvie is now known as Adalbrecht Nov 15 17:04:32 Molly must be busy organising Varick’s baptism Nov 15 17:05:01 * Morgan nods, looking to his mother briefly Nov 15 17:05:09 Yes, there's an awful lot to do Nov 15 17:07:56 *Verity smiles gently at him* Nov 15 17:08:33 Yensid... Nov 15 17:11:04 Y: Yes, my Lord? Nov 15 17:11:26 I was wondering... if you'd like to come to the baptism... Nov 15 17:13:25 Y: *he looks to think about it* Yes, I would Nov 15 17:13:38 * Morgan nods Nov 15 17:13:44 Then consider yourself invited Nov 15 17:15:07 *Yensid inclines his head* Nov 15 17:15:34 C: $I’m going to walk around$ Nov 15 17:16:34 * Morgan nods slightly Nov 15 17:18:40 *Claudia leaves quietly. Verity stands up shortly after* V: I am going to retire, goodnight everyone Nov 15 17:19:10 Goodnight mother Nov 15 17:20:25 *Adalbrecht stands up too* I’ll escort you, my dear. *he says goodnight to everyone before offering her his arm* Nov 15 17:24:13 *yensid, Grendlik, Uinise, and Jarvie all say goodnight to them* Nov 15 17:25:35 *Yensid deals Morgan in for the poker game* Nov 15 17:26:30 * Morgan thanks him Nov 15 17:26:39 Been down at the tavern, I hear... Nov 15 17:26:48 * Adalbrecht is now known as Yensid Nov 15 17:26:56 got some friends down there Nov 15 17:27:48 My father looked quite... shifty... when he told me... Nov 15 17:28:36 * Yensid smiles “sometimes people think they wanna know things when really they don’t” Nov 15 17:29:55 Very philosophical... we have a brothel here now? Nov 15 17:30:42 not so far as I know Nov 15 17:31:57 So why was he so shifty? Nov 15 17:32:41 he might know his friend has a special friend or two in the neighbourhood Nov 15 17:33:19 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 15 17:33:26 He's an innocent soul for a sailor Nov 15 17:34:36 * Yensid nods Nov 15 17:34:49 innocent o’ a great many things... Nov 15 17:35:03 Oh? That right there is a loaded statement Nov 15 17:36:25 ‘s what I like about taverns, see. no finer place for gossip, ‘specially amongst the down trodden masses... servants, and the like Nov 15 17:36:39 * Morgan nods Nov 15 17:37:01 Down trodden? Here? Nov 15 17:37:33 * Yensid grins Nov 15 17:37:59 well, y’ know how it is, working hard, running errands for their betters... Nov 15 17:39:07 The staff are well cared for here... Nov 15 17:40:22 yeah, they are. wider afield though, and those sorta temporary staff though, messengers, coach men... they’ll talk for a coin or a pint Nov 15 17:40:33 * Morgan nods Nov 15 17:40:38 Anything worth knowing? Nov 15 17:41:17 yeah, heard some very interesting stuff about a new member of a noble family Nov 15 17:41:25 Oh? Nov 15 17:41:59 An unexpected bundle of joy Nov 15 17:42:10 * Yensid grins, dealing the next hand Nov 15 17:42:37 * Morgan sighs Nov 15 17:42:39 I see Nov 15 17:43:13 wouldn’t wanna be loose-lipped, you know I’m not the gossiping type Nov 15 17:43:40 Clearly that noble family needs to have a discussion about discretion to their staff... Nov 15 17:45:11 maybe. maybe they didn’t know it was a secret, see? Nov 15 17:45:57 * Morgan nods Nov 15 17:46:14 Yeah... you're right Nov 15 17:46:21 * Yensid nods, smiling Nov 15 17:46:40 He's going to go mad isn't he Nov 15 17:46:59 that’d be gossiping, wouldn’t it? Nov 15 17:47:22 No... thats me asking my fathers friend for a little help Nov 15 17:47:45 * Yensid shrugs Nov 15 17:47:51 tough to say Nov 15 17:48:54 *the clock chimes for ten. Molly is probably checking the mirrors and then going to bed now* Nov 15 17:51:13 Excuse me, there is something I must attend to immediately. Nov 15 17:54:28 * Yensid smiles, getting on with the game Nov 15 17:56:25 goodnight, my Lord Nov 15 17:56:53 * Morgan inclines his head, leaving the room and all but running back to the Veisgraf wing, searching the parlour then the bigger bedroom for the mirror Nov 15 17:57:16 *it’s not there* Nov 15 17:57:25 * Morgan checks his bedroom Nov 15 17:57:41 *its not there either* Nov 15 17:57:56 * Morgan sits on the bed, sighing heavily Nov 15 17:58:54 *Claudia’s footsteps can be heard in the hall Nov 15 17:59:45 * Morgan walks out of the room Nov 15 17:59:53 * Yensid is now known as Claudia Nov 15 17:59:56 hey Nov 15 18:00:15 hey Nov 15 18:00:31 no Uinise? Nov 15 18:01:12 Talking to Jarvie... I came to talk to Molly but frigging forgot to ask mother for the mirror Nov 15 18:01:41 shit. go ask her? Nov 15 18:01:52 Father has just accompanied her to bed... Nov 15 18:02:23 shit the bed. Nov 15 18:02:40 * Claudia drums her fingers on the door frame, thinking Nov 15 18:03:38 * Morgan sighs Nov 15 18:03:40 shit Nov 15 18:03:45 Molly gonna be upset? Nov 15 18:04:48 I reckon so, yeah Nov 15 18:06:09 even though you did the romantic gesture? Nov 15 18:06:21 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 18:07:12 shit... distraction? Nov 15 18:07:39 Probably too late now... Nov 15 18:07:59 fuck. we need Heinzharold! Nov 15 18:08:49 * Morgan sighs Nov 15 18:08:58 Fuck. Nov 15 18:13:47 hang on... how panicked and embarrassed will he be if he thinks you’ve caught them sharing a room? Nov 15 18:14:00 very Nov 15 18:15:50 so turn up, let him hide away Nov 15 18:16:31 * Morgan nods, immediately leaving and hurrying to his mothers room, knocking Nov 15 18:18:11 *Verity calls to what she assumes is her maid* I don’t need help getting ready for bed tonight, thank you, Nanette! Nov 15 18:18:27 Sorry. Mother, its me... Nov 15 18:19:51 *he hears a silence, followed by a scrambling, and then Verity arrives at the door with a robe over her clothes. her hair is down, he hasn’t seen it that way since he was a young boy Nov 15 18:20:01 * Claudia is now known as Verity Nov 15 18:20:10 dear boy, are you alright?! Nov 15 18:20:38 I was thinking, that blunderbuss is going to be terribly dangerous.... Nov 15 18:20:46 *he whispers* I need your mirror to speak with Molly Nov 15 18:21:19 were you? Nov 15 18:21:43 *she whispers too* just keep talking... Nov 15 18:26:42 Every one of them I've seen fired has ended up injuring the firer, badly... Nov 15 18:27:15 oh? *she goes to a drawer* Nov 15 18:28:41 It was properly life threatening, lost his hand ,certainly wouldn't eve have use of his arm again Nov 15 18:29:19 *she quietly eases it open* Nov 15 18:29:26 the poor man Nov 15 18:30:05 Indeed, and, much as Yensid isn't my favourite person, I don't want him injured, and I certainly don't want father getting hurt or even losing his friend Nov 15 18:30:38 * Verity takes something out before closing it Nov 15 18:30:49 he would be very unhappy Nov 15 18:32:07 Absolutely he would... I would rather avoid all of that if at all possible Nov 15 18:33:53 * Verity brings the mirror in the tan leather case and presses it into his hand “your Father is a very wise man, always with a mind to how best be a good Graf, i’m sure he’ll appreciate those risks” Nov 15 18:34:09 * Morgan sighs Nov 15 18:34:20 I know but... he gets exuberant... Nov 15 18:34:50 ...which is something we do love about him Nov 15 18:35:25 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 15 18:35:42 Of course. Alright... I'll speak to him about it in the morning Nov 15 18:37:13 * Verity smiles “sleep well, dear boy” Nov 15 18:37:21 Thank you mother, you too Nov 15 18:38:53 * Verity kisses his cheek Nov 15 18:41:39 * Morgan mouths 'thank you' before moving quickly back to his wing and into the parlour Nov 15 18:41:50 * Verity is now known as Claudia Nov 15 18:42:00 * Claudia is in there stoking the fire Nov 15 18:42:12 how did it go? Nov 15 18:42:36 * Morgan brandishes the mirror, putting it on the table Nov 15 18:42:47 Probably have some explaining to do in the morning, mind... Nov 15 18:42:59 * Morgan uncovers the mirror carefully Nov 15 18:43:57 *In Molly’s handwriting it says* Please let me know when you have the mirror. I miss you, we are all fine. I love you. MKxx Nov 15 18:44:19 was he there? Nov 15 18:45:22 * Morgan nods, finding a pencil and some paper, writing "I have it now my love. Morgan" Nov 15 18:45:26 Definitely Nov 15 18:47:51 * Claudia sniggers Nov 15 18:48:02 I bet that was awkward Nov 15 18:48:18 I think he was hiding in her wardrobe Nov 15 18:48:24 * Claudia brushes her hands off when she stands up Nov 15 18:48:36 that would have been hilarious Nov 15 18:48:41 * Morgan nods Nov 15 18:48:54 yeah Nov 15 18:51:07 will you confront him? Nov 15 18:51:24 It wouldn't serve any purpose Nov 15 18:52:00 * Claudia nods Nov 15 18:52:13 got anything to drink? Nov 15 18:52:32 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 18:52:36 There's a cabinet there... Nov 15 18:53:12 * Claudia goes to have a look Nov 15 18:53:19 whiskey? Nov 15 18:53:24 * Morgan nods Nov 15 18:53:26 Yeah,ok Nov 15 18:54:44 * Claudia pours him some Nov 15 18:55:01 You know what this means? Nov 15 18:55:05 What? Nov 15 18:55:15 we didn’t actually need Heinzharold Nov 15 18:55:27 * Morgan pulls a face Nov 15 18:55:29 That feels unnatural Nov 15 18:55:34 * Claudia nods Nov 15 18:55:45 it does. you get used to him having ideas Nov 15 18:55:58 * Morgan nods Nov 15 18:56:01 *she hands him the glass* Nov 15 18:56:03 Yeah... Nov 15 18:56:09 * Morgan takes it, sipping some Nov 15 18:56:23 * Claudia sips hers Nov 15 18:56:46 Reckon Uinise will remember how to get back up here? Nov 15 18:57:14 No... the place is a maze if you're not used to it Nov 15 18:59:30 I suppose I’d better go and wait for her Nov 15 18:59:35 * Morgan nods Nov 15 18:59:40 Probably best Nov 15 19:00:13 * Claudia glances at the mirror “Hopeful that she’s not in bed?” Nov 15 19:00:24 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:00:35 Hoping against hope... Nov 15 19:01:46 * Claudia downs the whiskey before putting the glass down Nov 15 19:02:16 good luck. Might not be back before you go to bed, so I’ll see you in the morning* Nov 15 19:02:46 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:02:53 Alright. See you then Nov 15 19:03:02 * Claudia leaves him alone Nov 15 19:03:30 * Morgan sits with the mirror, drinking his whiskey slowly Nov 15 19:04:05 *it’s very quiet, just the crackle of the fire* Nov 15 19:05:43 * Morgan spends a little while concentrating on the fire, making it smaller, bigger, colder, hotter... Nov 15 19:06:25 *It’s just before eleven that the paper comes off the mirror. Her hair is down and only towel-dried, and she’s sat cross legged on the bed in her navy satin robe. She smiles Nov 15 19:06:29 * Claudia is now known as Molly Nov 15 19:06:40 good evening, Liebes Herz Nov 15 19:06:47 * Morgan smiles Nov 15 19:06:49 My love Nov 15 19:07:20 I thought perhaps the mirror had been lost or broken Nov 15 19:07:40 No, I've just... I was busy my love, I'm sorry Nov 15 19:10:08 * Molly shakes her head Nov 15 19:10:30 I’ve rather been running around like a headless chicken myself today Nov 15 19:10:35 Oh? Nov 15 19:11:29 Meeting more of the staff, checking the stores, playing with the children, we took a ride up to Kempten to look around Nov 15 19:11:41 Its quiet isn't it Nov 15 19:13:17 very. *She reaches for her cherry brandy, and he catches a glimpse of her bare breasts beneath the gown* Nov 15 19:13:32 * Morgan smiles a little, sipping his whiskey Nov 15 19:13:43 I got your drawing in quiet hour... *she smiles* Nov 15 19:14:02 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:14:06 It wasn't too much? Nov 15 19:14:16 * Molly shakes her head Nov 15 19:14:35 it was perfect, and very arousing, thank you Nov 15 19:14:42 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:14:56 With the interruptions, it took all evening... Nov 15 19:15:08 * Molly smiles warmly Nov 15 19:15:23 that’s a long time to have to picture me so Nov 15 19:16:05 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:16:07 indeed Nov 15 19:16:42 were you able to concentrate on the art, and not the arousal, my love? Nov 15 19:17:01 It varied Nov 15 19:17:15 * Molly nods Nov 15 19:17:32 it’s nice that you spent so long thinking of me Nov 15 19:18:57 * Morgan smiles, sipping his whiskey Nov 15 19:19:21 I was hoping to talk to you about the maids attire... Nov 15 19:19:29 * Molly blushes Nov 15 19:19:31 oh! Nov 15 19:20:31 wait... the maids’ attire for the staff? Nov 15 19:21:01 well... if you're planning to make them all wear -that-, I'm afraid I must object... Nov 15 19:21:12 * Molly blushes more Nov 15 19:21:19 uhhhh no... I think not Nov 15 19:21:52 * Morgan smiles Nov 15 19:22:33 what would you like to discuss about the attire? Nov 15 19:22:55 Much as I enjoyed it... it looked quite impractical Nov 15 19:23:08 * Molly nods Nov 15 19:23:16 it was more like lingerie really... Nov 15 19:23:22 It really was Nov 15 19:23:30 * Molly nods, smiling Nov 15 19:23:38 it’s Heinzharold’s fault Nov 15 19:24:24 Is it? Nov 15 19:24:28 * Molly nods Nov 15 19:24:42 How? Nov 15 19:25:01 he said what he wanted for Prophets Mass was for Inga to be his slutty maid in lingerie Nov 15 19:27:41 I see Nov 15 19:28:27 * Molly nods “So that is what you ended up with, hmm?” Nov 15 19:28:42 Apparently so Nov 15 19:30:20 * Molly sips her drink, smiling Nov 15 19:30:45 I don’t think I’ve ever woken from a dream with a peak quite as strong as that was! Nov 15 19:30:53 No? Nov 15 19:31:07 * Molly shakes her head “not that I can recall” Nov 15 19:31:42 interesting Nov 15 19:32:14 * Molly smiles playfully“just interesting? not arousing?” Nov 15 19:32:44 Well of course Nov 15 19:32:54 * Molly nods Nov 15 19:33:03 it did get a little awkward though Nov 15 19:33:23 Why's that? Nov 15 19:34:13 well, I think the uhh... suckling in my dream caused my body to make more milk, because I was very full, and the let down was close... Nov 15 19:34:28 Go on Nov 15 19:35:01 * Molly smiles “I was wearing your shirt, as I often do when you’re away, and I didn’t want to drench it and not have it...” Nov 15 19:35:17 Yes... Nov 15 19:36:41 So I pulled it off over my head on the way to the bathroom and bent over the bath to drain some milk off, which, I admit, felt rather good *she smiles* Nov 15 19:36:57 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:37:48 It was a little too wild for just the sink! Nov 15 19:38:21 * Morgan nods, smiling Nov 15 19:39:26 And once that was done, I dried off, put your shirt back on, and went back to bed for half an hour... *she smiles, watching his expression * Nov 15 19:39:40 But not to sleep I suspect... Nov 15 19:40:03 * Molly shakes her head “No... but my eyes were frequently closed” Nov 15 19:40:16 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:40:17 Mmhmmm Nov 15 19:40:48 did you enjoy the dream? Nov 15 19:41:40 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:41:50 I did... though... I would've preferred being able to talk to you Nov 15 19:42:09 More than having me like that on the couch?! Nov 15 19:44:24 I was missing you greatly Nov 15 19:45:57 * Molly smiles “That’s very sweet, my love. Now you have me” Nov 15 19:46:29 * Morgan nods, smiling Nov 15 19:46:49 Yes I do. Nov 15 19:47:47 I miss you too. The bed is so big without you Nov 15 19:48:21 The beds bloody enormous -with- me Nov 15 19:51:04 * Molly giggles Nov 15 19:51:16 Ooh! I want to show you something! Nov 15 19:51:30 I'll bet you do Nov 15 19:51:55 * Molly giggles “And that. I’ll just carry this a moment...” Nov 15 19:53:06 *She takes the mirror, it’s a bit disorienting at first, then he sees her kneel on the floor of their room* Are you ready? Nov 15 19:54:15 I suppose so... Nov 15 19:54:42 Are you disappointed it wasn’t the part of me you eluded to, hmm? Nov 15 19:55:27 * Morgan smiles a litlte Nov 15 19:55:37 A little Nov 15 19:56:51 * Molly smiles “Soon, my love...” Nov 15 19:58:24 * Molly turns the mirror. Ballard is lying on a fur covered bed by the wall in their room “who’s a good boy...” Nov 15 19:58:51 * Morgan smiles Nov 15 19:58:56 You didn't have o do that love Nov 15 19:59:13 * Molly pets the dog Nov 15 19:59:39 I know Nov 15 20:01:11 Why? Nov 15 20:01:39 because this is your home too Nov 15 20:01:59 But you were adamant Nov 15 20:02:47 And it made you unhappy. I don’t want that Nov 15 20:03:44 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:03:45 Thank you Nov 15 20:04:35 I don’t know if you can see... *she moves the mirror closer to the dog’s rear* ... We fixed his scarring and pain this morning Nov 15 20:05:00 Oh... oh my love that is wonderful Nov 15 20:06:11 * Molly pats the dog again a few moments before getting up. This gives him a flash of thigh “It was quite simple when we worked together with a clear goal” Nov 15 20:06:21 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:06:32 Thats good Nov 15 20:07:10 * Molly takes the mirror to the dressing room to show him another dog bed “And this is his bed for when we need privacy” Nov 15 20:07:39 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:07:47 Varick did not object to not having him in his room? Nov 15 20:08:05 no, Varick has both Bir and Ulysses in with him Nov 15 20:08:32 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:08:47 At some point we need to discuss the hawks at Innesbruck Nov 15 20:09:20 * Molly nods Nov 15 20:09:31 “I’ll get back into bed now” Nov 15 20:11:49 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:11:50 Alright love Nov 15 20:12:38 * Molly gets set back up, letting one side of the dressing gown slip off her shoulder a bit. she drinks some cherry brandy Nov 15 20:12:49 what about the hawks, my love? Nov 15 20:13:35 He wanted to know when we want them bringing to Hafenlohr... Nov 15 20:13:57 hmmm... I don’t know. I’ll talk to the grooms tomorrow? Nov 15 20:14:03 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:14:15 And Varick... I don't want them thinking Bir is some tasty snack... Nov 15 20:14:26 * Molly smiles Nov 15 20:14:34 yes, I’ll do that Nov 15 20:15:19 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:15:25 He was very interested in seeing Bir... Nov 15 20:15:35 Henning? Nov 15 20:15:39 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:16:06 he is welcome to visit us Nov 15 20:18:36 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:18:51 We will need to think about the hawks though Nov 15 20:19:08 to protect Bir? Nov 15 20:19:15 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:19:20 And if and when we will want them Nov 15 20:19:37 * Molly sips her drink, relaxing against the pillows more Nov 15 20:19:51 I thought you were very keen to have them? Nov 15 20:20:32 Oh I am... but the practicalities may not align with my desire to have them Nov 15 20:23:26 * Molly smiles Nov 15 20:23:36 we’ll make it work, my love Nov 15 20:24:49 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:24:52 Yes, we will Nov 15 20:25:04 * Molly stretches a little Nov 15 20:25:19 so... would you like to tell me about your day? Nov 15 20:28:07 Yesterday was pretty horrid... but we got everyone to Innesbruck, and Theresa met Elsie and Thomas... Nov 15 20:28:16 * Molly smiles Nov 15 20:28:23 was that lovely? Nov 15 20:28:28 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:28:53 Heinrich thinks that now James is there, Walder might well speak with him about asking for Theresa's hand... Nov 15 20:30:27 * Molly smiles warmly Nov 15 20:30:37 that is wonderful! Nov 15 20:30:43 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:30:52 I happen to know that he plans to do just that... Nov 15 20:32:24 he told you? Nov 15 20:32:30 * Molly sips the brandy Nov 15 20:32:33 Just after he asked for my blessing Nov 15 20:32:42 * Molly looks delighted Nov 15 20:32:53 Oh my love, you must have been so touched! Nov 15 20:33:00 I was confused Nov 15 20:34:41 why, my love? Nov 15 20:36:46 I am not family to her... the way he said it... took her in, reunited her with James... its just what was -right- Nov 15 20:38:10 * Molly smiles Nov 15 20:38:37 your actions have more impact on peoples’ hearts than you realise Nov 15 20:39:19 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:39:23 I think you might be right Nov 15 20:40:48 * Molly nods Nov 15 20:40:58 I hope they’ll be very happy Nov 15 20:41:12 As do I. Nov 15 20:42:38 * Molly nods Nov 15 20:43:00 we will not know yet where they will live? Nov 15 20:43:42 No... You know Walder, best not put too much on him at once Nov 15 20:44:48 * Molly smiles Nov 15 20:45:05 I think he’s wonderful Nov 15 20:45:14 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:45:35 I do. I wonder if he thinks if they marry I'll rescind the offer... Nov 15 20:46:45 I have no idea, my love Nov 15 20:47:19 You would be happy if Theresa came along? Nov 15 20:48:36 * Molly nods Nov 15 20:48:41 I would prefer it Nov 15 20:49:05 Prefer it? Nov 15 20:50:49 What she will excel in is managing the finances of our establishments and enterprises, seeing to the interest and dealing with our various expenses. Like an overseer for the family finances Nov 15 20:51:04 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:51:07 Right, ok Nov 15 20:51:34 That will be more practical if she lives here Nov 15 20:51:52 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:51:58 Yes, it will Nov 15 20:52:27 * Molly nods, resting back more Nov 15 20:52:34 so all is well in Innesbruck? Nov 15 20:52:44 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:52:59 absolutely. Rents are being paid, the people are happy Nov 15 20:53:04 * Molly smiles Nov 15 20:53:17 Good. Have you seen Hildegarde? Nov 15 20:53:32 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:53:36 I have, yes Nov 15 20:53:41 is she well? Nov 15 20:53:47 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:54:24 Very, yes. She's got that glow... Nov 15 20:54:35 * Molly nods Nov 15 20:54:42 is that difficult for you? Nov 15 20:54:54 In what respect? Nov 15 20:55:00 in any respect Nov 15 20:55:23 In terms of envy, a little... but otherwise, no... Nov 15 20:56:26 it doesn’t affect you in -that- way? Nov 15 20:59:23 No... I mean, don't get me wrong, it is an appealing look and smell in general but... nothing like it was or will be... Nov 15 20:59:48 * Molly nods, smiling Nov 15 20:59:54 Okay, good... Nov 15 21:00:30 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:01:46 are you relieved, or were you quite confident “ Nov 15 21:01:47 ? Nov 15 21:02:17 Fairly confident... it'd never affected me before Dietlinde really, so... Nov 15 21:02:36 * Molly nods Nov 15 21:02:50 Are Rickon and Jacques well? Nov 15 21:03:13 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:03:35 They're looking forward o seeing Varick... they've bonded... Heinrich has offered to have Varick stay... Nov 15 21:05:25 * Molly smiles Nov 15 21:05:33 that would be good for him I think Nov 15 21:05:48 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:05:54 I think it might well be, yes Nov 15 21:07:37 we’ll try to fit it in somewhere, but it’s rather tight at the moment Nov 15 21:07:52 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:08:03 Heinrich said before August or into the winter Nov 15 21:08:08 * Molly nods Nov 15 21:08:22 I've said we're happy to host him, and Jacques... Nov 15 21:08:51 alright then... Maybe we will go to the golden lantern for my birthday again, and he could go then? Nov 15 21:09:13 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:09:14 perhaps Nov 15 21:10:14 * Molly nods Nov 15 21:10:33 did you find the flannels? Nov 15 21:10:43 I did, yes, when I was unpacking when I got here Nov 15 21:12:29 * Molly smiles Nov 15 21:12:35 did they make you smile? Nov 15 21:12:46 They did, yes Nov 15 21:12:50 good Nov 15 21:13:25 * Molly smiles, sipping her drink Nov 15 21:13:46 you are, I imagine, not planning to use a single one, hmm? Nov 15 21:14:24 No, I'm not planning to... Nov 15 21:15:41 won’t you be awfully frustrated by Tuesday when you come home? Nov 15 21:16:04 Quite possibly Nov 15 21:16:14 that doesn’t trouble you? Nov 15 21:16:45 Should it? Nov 15 21:17:08 most people do not like frustration, and you have made mention before of aching Nov 15 21:17:40 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:17:50 true... but it is not something I tend to do Nov 15 21:18:05 except in my imagination *she giggles* Nov 15 21:18:41 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:18:43 Indeed Nov 15 21:19:05 would you like to tell me how it has been today in Sudlachenburg? Nov 15 21:19:50 * Morgan sighs Nov 15 21:19:52 difficult Nov 15 21:20:22 it was difficult, or it will be too difficult to talk about? we can wait, if you prefer Nov 15 21:21:06 It was difficult. Nov 15 21:21:28 * Molly nods seriously Nov 15 21:21:36 what did you do today? Nov 15 21:22:29 I went to see Otto and Sascha... Nov 15 21:22:42 * Molly nods sadly Nov 15 21:22:51 how are they generally Nov 15 21:23:02 Very well. Sascha is just enormous Nov 15 21:23:09 * Molly smiles Nov 15 21:23:18 I imagine so with twins! Nov 15 21:23:36 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:24:43 Your parents were there... Nov 15 21:24:57 I get the feeling Mama is there off Nov 15 21:25:00 oft* Nov 15 21:25:05 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:25:12 They all seem quite close Nov 15 21:25:17 * Molly smiles Nov 15 21:25:23 that is nice, isn’t it Nov 15 21:25:38 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:25:41 It is Nov 15 21:25:56 Otto is healthy and well? Nov 15 21:26:53 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:27:32 He is, yes. The imminent arrival of his twins has rather forced him to stop... picking at the wound, as he puts it Nov 15 21:27:41 * Molly nods Nov 15 21:27:44 Good Nov 15 21:28:14 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:28:18 I told them all about Emil Nov 15 21:28:28 * Molly smiles Nov 15 21:28:36 how did they react? Nov 15 21:28:56 They were delighted... your mother seemed a little sad when I said about you being able to feed him though... Nov 15 21:29:07 * Molly frowns slightly Nov 15 21:29:12 I wonder why? Nov 15 21:29:24 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 21:29:28 I don't know I'm afraid Nov 15 21:30:12 * Molly nods. She fidgets, and it pulls the fabric to reveal more skin, but she pulls it back on to her shoulder Nov 15 21:30:23 I’ll ask when I see her Nov 15 21:30:42 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:31:12 did they like your woodwork? Nov 15 21:32:06 Sascha was delighted... she was very touched the hetougq I had made it for her babies, as she put it Nov 15 21:32:19 * Molly smiles warmly Nov 15 21:32:29 That’s nice Nov 15 21:33:12 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:33:21 I was very pleased with how it was received Nov 15 21:33:38 I’m glad for you. they didn’t already have any? Nov 15 21:34:27 Not that I saw, no... we moved it all up into Dietlinde's old room Nov 15 21:36:30 * Molly nods Nov 15 21:37:04 I’m sure they’ll get lots of use from what you made Nov 15 21:37:29 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:37:49 I told Sascha you would like to help with the birth... Nov 15 21:37:57 * Molly nods Nov 15 21:38:02 what did she say? Nov 15 21:38:46 She's thinking about it... she was concerned that she shouldn't be reminding me of the old days... Nov 15 21:39:01 * Molly shakes her head Nov 15 21:39:23 Dietlinde and Jana are always a part of you, not only when you are reminded of them Nov 15 21:39:29 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:39:58 indeed. She thinks that after what she did to you, she doesn't deserve your care... I've divested her of that, to a point Nov 15 21:40:05 * Molly sighs Nov 15 21:40:50 I would rather just put all of that behind us. It was painful, and I don’t want to feel all those feelings again Nov 15 21:41:32 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:41:36 I know love Nov 15 21:41:46 * Molly nods Nov 15 21:42:14 we will see how she feels nearer the time, but there’s no need for her to have all the pain of birth Nov 15 21:42:30 No, I agree Nov 15 21:42:52 * Molly nods, taking a mouthful of her drink Nov 15 21:43:07 how did they react to the news of Florrie? Nov 15 21:43:32 * Morgan sighs, sipping his whiskey Nov 15 21:43:50 Well... your mama casting aspersions at Alice's character wasn't helpful... Nov 15 21:44:08 * Molly rolls her eyes Nov 15 21:44:22 Sometimes she frustrates me Nov 15 21:44:31 indeed Nov 15 21:45:03 but you managed to overcome that? Nov 15 21:45:15 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:45:36 Sascha and Otto were... devastated. Nov 15 21:45:48 * Molly nods sadly Nov 15 21:45:56 That is what you anticipated? Nov 15 21:46:22 Yes, it was... I'm going to speak with father tomorrow about warning them if Florrie comes to Sudlachenburg so they can avoid seeing her Nov 15 21:46:39 * Molly nods Nov 15 21:46:43 that’s wise Nov 15 21:46:52 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:46:54 aye Nov 15 21:48:41 * Molly watches him “How are -you- my love?” Nov 15 21:48:52 * Morgan sighs Nov 15 21:49:00 I don't know... I'm worried about tomorrow Nov 15 21:49:10 with your Father? Nov 15 21:50:01 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:50:02 Aye Nov 15 21:50:50 I could ride down tonight, and be there by morning... Nov 15 21:51:00 Absolutely not. Nov 15 21:51:24 I’d be safer than anyone else on the road Nov 15 21:51:52 That is beside the point. The boys need you at home. Nov 15 21:52:24 * Molly looks like she might try to rationalise with him, but then says “yes, my love” Nov 15 21:53:29 I'll be alright Nov 15 21:53:52 * Molly nods Nov 15 21:54:02 how are they all? Nov 15 21:54:11 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:54:21 Very well... Matthias is adorable. Nov 15 21:54:28 * Molly smiles Nov 15 21:54:33 is he still very small Nov 15 21:55:00 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:55:15 Yes, he is... very placid according to Holzheim Nov 15 21:55:32 I imagine he is madly in love with his son? Nov 15 21:55:39 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:55:42 Oh yes, absolutely Nov 15 21:55:49 * Molly smiles Nov 15 21:56:00 I cannot wait until it is your turn! Nov 15 21:56:57 I already have that Nov 15 21:57:13 * Molly smiles Nov 15 21:57:37 you know what I mean, my love... after you have made me cleave to you... Nov 15 21:57:58 * Morgan nods, blushing Nov 15 21:58:19 * Molly smiles, sighing Nov 15 21:58:33 I would love to be doing such tonight Nov 15 21:58:37 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:58:39 I know love Nov 15 21:59:09 as would you? Nov 15 21:59:28 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:59:30 indeed Nov 15 22:01:27 * Molly nods sadly “I wish I could be there to comfort you” Nov 15 22:03:28 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:03:30 I know love Nov 15 22:03:58 * Molly sips her drink Nov 15 22:04:33 you will keep the mirror for now? Nov 15 22:05:00 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:05:02 Aye, I will Nov 15 22:05:23 I’ll wish to know how you are getting on through the day Nov 15 22:06:15 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:06:21 I'll leave notes as and when I can love Nov 15 22:06:50 you still intend to stay tomorrow, Monday, and be home very late on Tuesday? Nov 15 22:06:56 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:07:01 Yes love, I do Nov 15 22:07:14 * Molly nods Nov 15 22:07:46 The boys miss you Nov 15 22:07:54 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 15 22:07:59 I miss them terribly Nov 15 22:08:04 * Molly nods Nov 15 22:08:20 We are still no closer to working out what Ee-bah means Nov 15 22:09:26 What about... Florrie? Nov 15 22:11:56 She has been asking for you. I think she thinks you will be bringing Edward with you though Nov 15 22:14:24 He won't be too far behind me, realistically... but I meant... is Emil talking about her? Nov 15 22:14:42 I don’t think so, he only says it with me Nov 15 22:15:02 She calls you Lee... Nov 15 22:15:49 could it be lee Ma? Nov 15 22:19:46 * Morgan looks skeptical Nov 15 22:21:22 I know Nov 15 22:22:58 * Molly drinks the rest of the brandy Nov 15 22:23:09 what has you up so late? Nov 15 22:25:49 I was waiting to see if you would appear... Nov 15 22:28:25 * Molly smiles Nov 15 22:28:32 how long would you have waited? Nov 15 22:28:42 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 22:28:47 Oh I don't know Nov 15 22:29:10 you’d have taken the mirror to bed with you, hmm? Nov 15 22:29:34 maybe Nov 15 22:30:10 talking of these sad things has wearied you, I think Nov 15 22:30:29 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:30:33 Feeling them has Nov 15 22:30:54 * Molly nods Nov 15 22:31:12 At least some of it is done with now Nov 15 22:32:05 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:32:07 aye Nov 15 22:33:23 I wish I could hold you Nov 15 22:33:42 I know love, me too Nov 15 22:34:15 it is good to see you, but for those of us for whom touch is so vital, it’s not quite enough Nov 15 22:34:38 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:34:41 It is better than nothing Nov 15 22:34:46 * Molly nods Nov 15 22:35:33 oh much. And if things were less difficult and sad, I’d have a wonderful idea for how we could entertain ourselves Nov 15 22:35:55 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:36:01 Perhaps tomorrow... or Monday... Nov 15 22:36:36 * Molly nods “Perhaps. We’ll just have to see really. We knew nothing like that was likely Nov 15 22:37:26 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:37:27 Indeed Nov 15 22:37:51 I think, my love, you ought to try to sleep Nov 15 22:38:19 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:38:22 aye. Tough day tomorrow Nov 15 22:38:41 you’ll be in my prayers, my love Nov 15 22:39:38 Likewise my love Nov 15 22:40:31 sweet dreams, liebling. Maybe you can join me again. Nov 15 22:41:18 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:41:24 I hope so. Goodnight my love Nov 15 22:41:40 goodnight, liebes herz Nov 15 22:42:27 * Morgan smiles a little before covering the mirror Nov 15 22:42:49 *suddenly it’s just him and the crackling fire again* Nov 15 22:43:40 * Morgan finishes his whiskey before taking the mirror through to the bedroom, getting ready for bed Nov 15 22:44:38 *there’s no sound of the others returning yet* ((fancy room or his room?)) Nov 15 22:45:05 ((His room)) Nov 15 22:46:28 *the sheets still feel crisp and new. The drain of the day means he is quickly sleepy* Nov 15 22:46:53 * Morgan settles down to sleep Nov 15 22:48:16 *He starts to drift off. He doesn’t seem to have been asleep long when a noise wakes him. It’s a feminine sounding moan of pleasure* Nov 15 22:48:55 * Morgan rolls his eyes, trying to go back to sleep Nov 15 22:49:56 *it’s barely a minute later that he hears it again before hearing Claudia say “Shhhhh! we have to be quieter here!” Nov 15 22:50:13 * Morgan sighs, pulling a pillow over his head Nov 15 22:52:26 *The pillow and the warning both quieten it for him, but it’s difficult to get back to sleep, thoughts of what they could have done this evening with the mirror if everything wasn’t always so difficult, and of lying here after they’d first made love, talking about how magic had been in one family line but the line couldn’t have died out completely Nov 15 22:53:33 * Morgan sighs, sitting up Nov 15 22:54:42 *Uinise is quieter, but not entirely silent. From his window, the glow of the Sudlache gently steals into the room Nov 15 22:55:12 * Morgan gets out of bed, going to look out the window Nov 15 22:55:50 *The view is almost the same as from his regular bedroom window in the main part of the house Nov 15 22:56:18 * Morgan watches out the window for ten minutes before trying to go to bed again Nov 15 22:56:46 *Uinise does seem to be finished now, it’s all quiet* Nov 15 22:57:19 * Morgan tries to go to sleep Nov 15 22:58:40 *Having the cloth that smells of Molly helps, and he falls asleep. *he starts to dream something new. The sun is hot as he trains on the Academy ground on a June afternoon. It is 1657, and he is 13, almost 14. There's only three weeks left of his third year, and he's so keen to go home. He's in the middle of a freestyle fight with one of the bigger boys of his year, and doing very well. When his name is called by the formidable man who teaches them sword skil Nov 15 22:59:46 the fight breaks up. Teutonburg: Koertig, you are summoned to the Head's Office, immediately. Nov 15 23:00:03 * Morgan blinks, nodding Nov 15 23:00:04 Yes sir Nov 15 23:00:50 T: Off you go. No messing around. Nov 15 23:01:02 * Morgan nods, heading for the heads office Nov 15 23:01:05 **the halls are still imposing inside, labyrinthine. But now that he's more familiar with the Academy in Tannen he's less scared than in his first weeks there. The Heads Office is at the rear of the school, with a good easterly view for morning work. He's never been summoned before** Nov 15 23:01:34 * Morgan gets to the door, knocking Nov 15 23:01:37 **what if he is in trouble for what he heard the boys in his dorm room talking about? He hadn't touched himself like they were saying they had, so surely he shouldn't be in trouble for doing nothing but hearing it? He'd been curious though. Maybe the punishment was coming down from Theus, who knew that Morgan had been tempted to discover for himself what it would feel like?** Nov 15 23:02:47 * Molly is now known as Alsace Nov 15 23:02:52 Enter. Nov 15 23:03:14 * Morgan goes into the room, clutching his own hands Nov 15 23:03:18 You sent for me sir? Nov 15 23:05:40 *The room is well-ordered, but full of military paraphernalia, the headmaster Lord Alsace previously an Army Commander. He is tall, broad chested, with a very straight white moustache and a very serious face even on the celebratory occasions where he’s seen him. Today he looks positively grim. Nov 15 23:05:50 Take a seat, Koertig. Nov 15 23:06:04 * Morgan does as he's told Nov 15 23:06:28 * Alsace stays standing, watching him a long moment Nov 15 23:06:57 Have you ever drunk alcohol, Koertig? Nov 15 23:07:08 No sir Nov 15 23:07:19 * Alsace nods Nov 15 23:07:30 Smoke cigars? Nov 15 23:07:38 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 15 23:07:41 No sir Nov 15 23:08:11 * Alsace nods, still watching him Nov 15 23:08:31 I need to talk to you about a very serious matter Nov 15 23:08:44 * Morgan nods, watching Nov 15 23:09:35 * Alsace looks at the tall gangly adolescent a moment Nov 15 23:10:29 Something has come to my attention of an urgent nature, and due to it, you are going to be sent back to Sudlachenburg. Nov 15 23:10:48 * Morgan looks concerned Nov 15 23:10:52 Sir? Nov 15 23:11:16 * Alsace opens his mouth, but there’s a knock at the door Nov 15 23:11:20 Enter. Nov 15 23:11:50 *the door opens behind Morgan, and someone steps in* Nov 15 23:11:54 * Morgan glances round but stays where he was Nov 15 23:12:37 *Heinzharold Senior, looking more smartly dressed than Morgan has ever seen him, gently shuts the door behind him* Nov 15 23:13:03 * Morgan frowns Nov 15 23:13:52 *HHS looks to the headmaster, and the headmaster gives a brief headshake* Nov 15 23:15:09 * Morgan turns to look at the headmaster again Nov 15 23:15:37 *HHS takes the seat next to Morgan* My Lord, I’ve come to take you home to your Mother Nov 15 23:16:10 But there's three weeks left Nov 15 23:17:17 Not for you, I’m sorry to say. Your Father was killed in action last week, and Sudlachenburg needs her Graf now. Nov 15 23:18:08 What?! NO! Nov 15 23:18:17 * Morgan looks to HeinzHarold Senior Nov 15 23:19:05 *HHS put his big calluses hand on Morgan’s shoulder, throwing all the formality to the wind* I’m sorry, kid. Nov 15 23:19:34 * Morgan looks at him for a beat before nodding slightly, his eyes going glassy Nov 15 23:21:01 HHS: What we’re gonn do is go up an get yer kit, then we’re gonn ride right on up to Fischler, alright? Nov 15 23:21:57 * Morgan nods, speaking quietly Nov 15 23:21:59 Yes sir Nov 15 23:23:02 *HHS stands up* I’ll take it from here, my Lord, an the Grafin says she’ll write to wrap things up with the school Nov 15 23:23:39 * Alsace nods “Thank you, Mister Heinzharold” Nov 15 23:24:01 * Alsace is now known as HHS Nov 15 23:24:23 * HHS inclines his head before opening the door for Morgan Nov 15 23:24:47 * Morgan steps outside Nov 15 23:25:10 Show me the way, kid Nov 15 23:26:12 * Morgan nods, walking toward his dorm to pack his things Nov 15 23:28:02 *The dorm is mercifully empty, all eleven other boys at lessons. His possessions are few, some uniform, a couple of trophies, the regular clothes he’d worn when he’d been dropped off this year, a couple of books, a comb. They all easily fit into his bag* Nov 15 23:28:10 That all of it? Nov 15 23:28:19 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:28:27 Yes, it is Nov 15 23:28:47 I got horses, but if you want a coach we can get one Nov 15 23:29:01 I'll e aright Nov 15 23:30:33 * HHS nods, taking Morgan’s bag from him and following the new Graf through the halls. They pass a variety of pupils he’s familiar with, but there’s no one here he’s very close to. HHS occassionally inclines his head to adults Nov 15 23:31:08 * Morgan makes his way to the stableyard Nov 15 23:31:47 *A groom is waiting, and HHS pays them, making sure Morgan is mounted up before mounting himself* Nov 15 23:32:06 Right, steady outta town and then we’ll pound them roads some Nov 15 23:32:14 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:32:16 Yes sir Nov 15 23:33:44 * HHS clicks the horse on. This is what they do, passing taverns and what he thinks might be brothels, places the older boys frequent. It takes ten minutes, but soon they are on the East Road heading north, and HHS urges his horse into a run Nov 15 23:35:03 * Morgan does likewise, trying to keep up with him Nov 15 23:36:06 * HHS lets the horse run a little while before slowing, then leading them left off the path and out into the trees where a stream babbles Nov 15 23:36:42 * Morgan gets down, tethering the horse Nov 15 23:37:19 * HHS does likewise, then turns to Morgan, opening his arms Nov 15 23:38:38 * Morgan walks forward, leaning his face against HeinzHarold seniors chest, trying not to cry Nov 15 23:39:26 * HHS wraps his arms around him, hands pressing firmly “It’s okay kid, noones around, ‘s just us” Nov 15 23:40:12 * Morgan starts to sob and is soon wailing into the older mans chest Nov 15 23:40:44 * HHS stands there strong as an oak, holding him through it Nov 15 23:41:50 * Morgan eventually quiets Nov 15 23:43:16 * HHS rubs his back Nov 15 23:43:52 it’s gonn happen a lot, sometimes when y’ not expecting it. Just th’ way it is Nov 15 23:44:07 * Morgan nods a little Nov 15 23:44:22 Its not fair Nov 15 23:44:47 No, it’s not Nov 15 23:46:52 * Morgan lets go, moving away and looking numb Nov 15 23:47:21 * HHS gives him a handkerchief. It smells like Heinzharold’s house Nov 15 23:47:35 This one’s yours, but I got spares Nov 15 23:47:52 * Morgan nods, drying his face Nov 15 23:48:54 * HHS goes to take the horses to drink from the stream Nov 15 23:50:19 You wan fill our water skins, kid? Nov 15 23:50:37 * Morgan nods, picking them up and taking them to fill Nov 15 23:51:12 *the stream is clean-looking, deep enough to paddle in Nov 15 23:51:30 You got any queshuns for me? Nov 15 23:51:38 What do I do now? Nov 15 23:52:23 Go home, get some tutoring, get older, an do what’s needed Nov 15 23:52:49 * Morgan nods, bending to fill the skins Nov 15 23:52:52 How did... Nov 15 23:53:16 Battlefield. Quick and clean. Nov 15 23:53:48 * Morgan nods, sobbing briefly Nov 15 23:54:39 *the tears splash on the water’s surface* Nov 15 23:55:00 * Morgan stoppers the skins Nov 15 23:55:22 They’re takin him home for a proper funeral, but yer Ma has all that in hand. Nov 15 23:55:40 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:55:44 How is she? Nov 15 23:56:10 Sad, but resilient Nov 15 23:56:32 * Morgan nods, splashing his face before coming back out of the stream Nov 15 23:58:07 The only thing ya gotta do right now is just get home. That’s it. Nov 15 23:58:28 okay Nov 15 23:59:04 Good lad. Drink some, then we’ll get going again Nov 15 23:59:19 * Morgan nods, doing so