**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Nov 29 12:17:29 2023 Nov 29 12:17:29 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Nov 29 19:16:40 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 29 19:16:47 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has left Nov 29 19:16:49 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 29 19:16:54 How big do you think you can do it? Nov 29 19:16:55 F: really big Nov 29 19:16:55 * Morgan nods Nov 29 19:16:55 Can you make it full grown? Nov 29 19:16:55 *Florrie gets up, moving away from the emerging tree* Varick, move Nov 29 19:16:56 We have to say please, sweetheart Nov 29 19:16:58 *Varick comes over to Morgan’s. Florrie touches the ground* F: Varick move please sweetheart Nov 29 19:17:00 *Varick does what he’s told* Nov 29 19:17:04 * Morgan chuckles quietly, glancing at Alice Nov 29 19:17:06 * Alice smiles, again trying not to laugh Nov 29 19:19:17 *Florrie concentrates, and it gets bigger. It’s not huge, but it’s a good size. Both Varick and Alice look shocked Nov 29 19:19:23 * Molly is now known as Alice Nov 29 19:19:52 * Morgan laughs quietly Nov 29 19:19:54 Clever girl Nov 29 19:23:05 *Florrie yawns* want apples? Nov 29 19:23:21 Maybe later sweetheart... you need to have a little rest Nov 29 19:24:33 Florrie nods, holding her arms up: Ballhead carry? Nov 29 19:24:51 * Morgan nods, picking her up, almost cradling her Nov 29 19:27:34 *Florrie does look tidy. Alice frowns* is she alright? Nov 29 19:28:15 I reckon so... she's never done anything that big before? Nov 29 19:31:00 No Nov 29 19:31:41 * Morgan nods Nov 29 19:31:58 Its hard work, doing things so far out of what you normally do Nov 29 19:33:04 *Varick looks at her* Does Florrie need a nap, Vati? Nov 29 19:33:20 I think so, yes... Nov 29 19:36:22 F: I have nap Nov 29 19:37:01 Alright sweetheart, you have a little nap Nov 29 19:39:37 * Alice looks concerned when she falls asleep Nov 29 19:39:51 will she be okay? Nov 29 19:40:14 I believe so... Molly is the same when she exerts herself with her ability Nov 29 19:41:18 *what had last helped him and Molly, after the ice bastard, was their shards* Nov 29 19:41:51 * Morgan looks at Alice Nov 29 19:41:54 How much do you trust me? Nov 29 19:43:09 a great deal Nov 29 19:43:38 * Morgan nods, sitting down with Florrie in his lap, pulling the box from an inside pocket Nov 29 19:44:43 *the others sit too Nov 29 19:45:17 * Morgan fiddles with getting the box open before looking around then removing the shard Nov 29 19:46:06 what is that? Nov 29 19:46:26 This is raw, unworked dracheneisen. Nov 29 19:46:56 what does it do? Nov 29 19:47:37 Looks pretty... but on an occasion where Molly had worn herself out, it sort of... rejuvenated her Nov 29 19:50:28 will it work for Florrie? Nov 29 19:51:03 I -think- so... Nov 29 19:51:30 what do you need to do? Nov 29 19:51:46 I think just press it to her skin... Nov 29 19:52:16 will it hurt? Nov 29 19:52:31 Didn't hurt Molly Nov 29 19:53:05 Alright... Nov 29 19:53:53 * Morgan nods, gently pressing it into Florries hand Nov 29 19:54:45 *it doesn’t appear to do anything* Nov 29 19:55:00 * Morgan thinks, trying to figure out what to do Nov 29 19:55:46 * Morgan concentrates on the shard Nov 29 19:56:31 *It starts to glow orange. Florrie stays asleep* Nov 29 19:56:38 How does it do that?! Nov 29 19:56:49 V: Wow, Vati, that’s really good! Nov 29 19:57:13 * Morgan stops Nov 29 19:57:39 Ok... thats not working... I think... Florrie needs to use her magic on it... maybe Nov 29 19:57:54 * Alice gently rouses her Nov 29 19:58:57 Florrie sweetheart... can you concentrate on this, like you do when you make things grow? Nov 29 20:00:20 *Florrie does so. The dracheneisen glows like it’s covered in green vines Nov 29 20:00:31 * Morgan watches her Nov 29 20:01:48 *Florrie looks to perk up very quickly* Nov 29 20:01:59 Feel better? Nov 29 20:02:24 F: *she nods* no nap now Nov 29 20:02:29 * Alice looks relieved Nov 29 20:02:48 * Morgan nods, taking the shard from her hand and letting her up Nov 29 20:02:50 Good girl Nov 29 20:03:03 F: Want Stone! Nov 29 20:03:13 *Florrie stares at it* Nov 29 20:03:21 I'm sorry sweetheart, this ones mine Nov 29 20:04:03 *She pouts, much like Jana would before her very infrequent tantrums* Want stone! Nov 29 20:05:03 Maybe I'll ask the people I got it from if I can get one for you. But this one is to keep me safe... you want me to be safe don't you? Nov 29 20:05:15 *Florrie nods* Nov 29 20:05:25 V: Can I try, Vati? Nov 29 20:05:36 * Morgan nods, handing it over Nov 29 20:05:39 just... gently... Nov 29 20:06:05 *Vati does something too, and it makes the dracheneisen sparkle silver* Nov 29 20:06:28 Now thats interesting... alright, drop it in the box Varick Nov 29 20:06:51 *he does so* Nov 29 20:07:22 * Morgan slides it closed, putting it in his pocket Nov 29 20:07:44 Alright then, now you're all bright eyed and bushy tailed... what shall we do now? Nov 29 20:08:17 V: Go in the lake! Nov 29 20:09:08 Think we'd need to get changed for that Nov 29 20:09:21 F: Lake! Nov 29 20:09:35 * Morgan looks at Alice Nov 29 20:09:47 V: look Vati, we agree on something! Nov 29 20:09:50 I think given how good they've been, its a fair request... Nov 29 20:10:06 * Alice nods Nov 29 20:10:17 I could stand that Nov 29 20:10:34 * Morgan nods Nov 29 20:10:35 Alright then Nov 29 20:12:04 * Morgan gets Florrie standing before getting up off the ground Nov 29 20:16:20 *He gets a moment whilst getting their things together to check the mirror, which says “I am unsure what time we will retire as it has been tiring. We’ve just arrived in Baden and have found our room. I do hope you have an extremely enjoyable evening even if I cannot be part of it! my love, MKxx” Nov 29 20:17:50 * Morgan leaves a reply "Alright love, I'm glad you arrived safely. We're about to go in the lake after suddenly finding a heretofore undiscovered apple tree of an Avalonian species. Sleep well my love" Nov 29 20:19:37 *She doesn’t check it in the time he is getting ready, so they go to the lake, Ballard hot on their heels* Nov 29 20:20:27 * Morgan hums quietly to himself as he walks Nov 29 20:22:45 *They get in, Alice holding Florrie, but Varick off like a fish as usual. Molly would enjoy this family activity if she wasn’t twenty miles away* Nov 29 20:23:03 * Morgan sighs, wading Nov 29 20:23:36 *the lake is nice, the stones in the bottom small and smooth* Nov 29 20:24:49 * Morgan fiddles with the hem of his shirt, moving around the knee deep water Nov 29 20:26:09 aren’t you swimming? Nov 29 20:26:26 I'm toying with taking my shirt off... Nov 29 20:26:50 * Alice smiles Nov 29 20:26:57 I would if I was a man Nov 29 20:27:12 * Morgan looks unsure Nov 29 20:27:17 I don't want to scare Florrie Nov 29 20:27:49 She’s seen shirtless men before. She’s latched on to several! Nov 29 20:28:10 * Morgan rolls a sleeve up, showing her the scarring Nov 29 20:28:25 There's very little that isn't covered in this... Nov 29 20:28:33 * Alice looks surprised “How did you get that?!” Nov 29 20:28:43 * Morgan rolls it down Nov 29 20:29:33 I've got some from my punishment in the war... the rest.. when I lost Dietlinde and Jana, it was a fire... I tried my hardest to get into the house to get to them. Nov 29 20:30:02 * Alice nods sadly Nov 29 20:31:19 You shouldn’t let us stop you. There’s lot of scared people here, your nursery maid has that burn on her face Nov 29 20:31:38 * Morgan nods Nov 29 20:32:02 All of the staff are scarred in some way or another... you're sure she won't be upset? Nov 29 20:32:14 * Alice nods Nov 29 20:32:21 I think she’ll be okay Nov 29 20:32:52 * Morgan nods, moving away a little before pulling his shirt off and throwing it onto the dry ground and taking a deep breath Nov 29 20:33:33 did you want us to look, so you feel like we’ve gotten it over with? Nov 29 20:33:46 * Morgan sighs Nov 29 20:33:52 I think... that might be useful to me Nov 29 20:34:21 * Alice has a loot at his chest, but it’s Florrie who looks most surprised Nov 29 20:34:38 * Morgan looks dismayed Nov 29 20:34:47 I'm sad to say my back is much much worse Nov 29 20:34:59 * Alice nods Nov 29 20:35:04 show us then Nov 29 20:35:21 * Morgan slowly turns Nov 29 20:35:45 * Alice winces “That must have hurt” Nov 29 20:35:54 * Morgan nods Nov 29 20:36:31 yes... it did. A great deal. My commanding officer was northing short of cruel ,and the burns... well, that took some time to heal too Nov 29 20:37:28 * Alice nods “I used to get birched, a lot, on my... well, Edward could tell you.” Nov 29 20:38:36 * Morgan nods, turning back to face her Nov 29 20:38:55 *Florrie reaches for Morgan, looking sad* Nov 29 20:39:16 * Morgan moves to her, picking her up Nov 29 20:39:54 F: Ballhead got ouchies! Nov 29 20:40:19 Old ones, sweetheart, they don't hurt anymore Nov 29 20:43:08 *Florrie touches his chest and arm without hesitation* I kiss better Nov 29 20:43:42 * Morgan kisses her forehead Nov 29 20:43:49 Its alright sweetheart Nov 29 20:45:27 *Florrie does kiss the worst bit of the scarring on his right shoulder* Nov 29 20:45:56 * Morgan closes his eyes for a moment Nov 29 20:46:04 Thank you sweetheart Nov 29 20:46:14 F: All better? Nov 29 20:46:56 * Morgan nods Nov 29 20:46:57 All better Nov 29 20:47:39 F: swim now? Nov 29 20:47:57 * Morgan nods Nov 29 20:48:02 You going back to mama? Nov 29 20:48:29 F: I swim Nov 29 20:49:15 * Morgan looks at Alice Nov 29 20:49:54 she’s been swimming since she was a baby Nov 29 20:50:23 * Morgan nods, letting her down Nov 29 20:50:25 Alright then Nov 29 20:50:49 *Florrie swims easily* Nov 29 20:50:54 * Alice smiles Nov 29 20:51:22 You have to teach them early if they’re growing up at see Nov 29 20:51:31 * Morgan nods Nov 29 20:51:42 But not the way I was taught Nov 29 20:52:06 no? Nov 29 20:53:14 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 29 20:53:22 Edward and I are the embodiment of the phrase sink or swim Nov 29 20:53:40 He can’t swim? Nov 29 20:54:05 No... he sinks like a rock Nov 29 20:54:22 * Alice nods Nov 29 20:54:34 hard to picture Nov 29 20:54:39 * Morgan nods Nov 29 20:55:10 Given that I'm fairly sure salt water runs through my veins, its a little unusual. But my fathers method of teaching someone to swim is... unpleasant Nov 29 20:55:26 what did he do? Nov 29 20:55:46 We got, essentially, thrown in Nov 29 20:56:39 That’s a bad way to do it Nov 29 20:56:47 * Morgan nods Nov 29 20:57:03 No arguments from me on that, despite me taking to it like a duck to water Nov 29 20:58:24 * Alice watches Florrie Nov 29 20:58:48 I started her very young Nov 29 20:59:24 Wise, given the seafaring Nov 29 21:00:30 * Alice nods, looking back to the shore Nov 29 21:00:42 Someone’s waiting Nov 29 21:01:28 * Morgan looks up Nov 29 21:01:57 *Ballard is sat at the edge, watchful* Nov 29 21:03:43 * Morgan makes his way over to the dog, crouching to fuss him Nov 29 21:05:08 *Ballard makes that wolfish grin in response* Nov 29 21:05:17 You want to swim boy? Nov 29 21:06:15 *he stays put* Nov 29 21:06:41 * Morgan kisses the dogs head before moving back into the water, calling to Varick Nov 29 21:07:27 *Varick swims over* Nov 29 21:07:57 Would you tell Ballard that the lake is safe to swim in? Nov 29 21:09:16 *Varick concentrates on the dog. Ballard gets up, turning in a circle anxiously before sitting back down* Nov 29 21:09:21 * Alice is now known as Varick Nov 29 21:09:29 he thinks lakes have monsters Nov 29 21:10:04 * Morgan nods Nov 29 21:10:11 Because of the Sudlache Nov 29 21:10:21 * Varick nods Nov 29 21:10:35 Ok... tell him again this one is safe Nov 29 21:11:46 * Varick tries this, but the dog whines, watching the water suspiciously Nov 29 21:13:05 * Morgan sighs, coming back to him, crouching by him Nov 29 21:13:24 Its alright, Bär, everyones alright Nov 29 21:13:51 * Varick looks sad Nov 29 21:14:00 he misses his old home Nov 29 21:14:25 * Morgan nods Nov 29 21:14:29 I'm not surprised Nov 29 21:14:43 * Varick watches the dog Nov 29 21:14:48 ohhh... Nov 29 21:15:03 What? Nov 29 21:16:22 He can’t tell Florrie from Jana, just that she smells a bit different Nov 29 21:16:55 * Morgan nods Nov 29 21:17:03 Thats understandable... do you think you can make him understand? Nov 29 21:18:11 * Varick nods, coming to sit by the dog, arm around him Nov 29 21:19:48 *A minute passes before Ballard looks to the lake and then makes a long sad whine* Nov 29 21:22:08 * Morgan cuddles the dog to him Nov 29 21:23:35 *Ballard licks his face slowly* Nov 29 21:25:21 I know, boy,I know Nov 29 21:25:44 he’s sad Nov 29 21:26:50 * Morgan nods Nov 29 21:27:01 He was always wonderful with Jana Nov 29 21:27:24 He licked jams from between her fingers Nov 29 21:28:44 * Morgan nods, stroking the dogs fur Nov 29 21:28:47 Yes, he did Nov 29 21:29:32 * Varick nods, patting the dog quietly Nov 29 21:32:33 *Alice and Florrie swim around* Nov 29 21:32:34 Never realised he might remember things like that Nov 29 21:32:46 Dogs remember Nov 29 21:35:55 * Morgan nods, rubbing the dog gently Nov 29 21:36:09 F: Varick swim! Nov 29 21:37:36 Go on Varick, have fun Nov 29 21:38:43 *Varick swims off to them, leaving Morgan and the dog Nov 29 21:41:13 * Morgan shifts to sit by the dog, cuddling him Nov 29 21:41:54 *Ballard leans against him* Nov 29 21:42:35 * Morgan talks soothingly to the dog as he watches the others Nov 29 21:43:08 *They seem to be having fun* Nov 29 21:47:17 * Morgan just sits with the dog Nov 29 21:48:29 *Varick and Florrie are soon calling him* Nov 29 21:49:08 * Morgan gets up, slowly backing into the water, encouraging Ballard Nov 29 21:49:28 *Ballard doesn’t move* Nov 29 21:49:46 * Morgan sighs, making his way deeper into the water, joining the others Nov 29 21:52:40 *They play for an hour or two, but the dog just lies at the edge, watching. When it’s time for tea, the children are quite happily playing, but once they’ve been bathed they start squabbling as they often do Nov 29 21:53:43 Come on now, be nice to eachother Nov 29 21:55:11 *they continue, and so Alice takes Florrie off for bed time, and Morgan does the same for Varick. The boy urges the cleaned up dog to get on his bed Nov 29 21:55:20 Can he sleep with me Vati? Nov 29 22:06:34 We can bring his bed in, but he cant sleep on the bed... mama would't like it Nov 29 22:06:44 why are ladies the boss? Nov 29 22:08:09 Its not like that... but if you didn't like me polishing my boots with your blanket, it'd be rude to do it just because you're not here wouldn't it Nov 29 22:09:15 * Varick nods Nov 29 22:09:30 okay, can you bring his bed in? Nov 29 22:09:43 * Morgan nods, fetching the bed from the dressing room Nov 29 22:11:02 *Ballard watches it* Nov 29 22:11:50 * Morgan lays it on the floor on the side of the bed nearest Varick Nov 29 22:11:58 Come on Ballard, just here Nov 29 22:13:34 *The dog gets into the bed* Nov 29 22:14:40 * Varick smiles Nov 29 22:14:43 good boy Nov 29 22:15:22 * Morgan pats the dog gently before getting Varick settled, kissing his forehead Nov 29 22:16:26 how many days until Mama comes home? Nov 29 22:17:21 *It’s presently Thursday, and she will be back on Wednesday* Nov 29 22:17:32 Nearly a full week yet Nov 29 22:18:00 * Varick sighs Nov 29 22:18:02 okay Nov 29 22:18:56 Sorry son Nov 29 22:19:41 * Varick nods Nov 29 22:19:54 goodnight Vati Nov 29 22:20:02 Goodnight Varick, sleep well Nov 29 22:20:11 * Varick nods, closing his eyes Nov 29 22:20:20 Florrie’s tree was really good Nov 29 22:20:30 * Morgan nods Nov 29 22:20:32 Yes it was Nov 29 22:21:24 will we get apples soon? Nov 29 22:21:44 * Morgan nods Nov 29 22:21:46 Reckon so Nov 29 22:22:33 * Varick nods Nov 29 22:22:40 I want to eat them Nov 29 22:23:21 * Morgan nods Nov 29 22:23:25 We will, don't worry Nov 29 22:23:43 * Varick says no more, falling asleep with thoughts of delicious fruit in his future Nov 29 22:23:57 * Morgan waits for Maggie Nov 29 22:24:23 *Maggie arrives very shortly after Nov 29 22:25:04 * Morgan smiles at her, inclining his head before heading downstairs Nov 29 22:25:56 *it’s quiet, aside from the noise at the building site continuing, able to eek out the light until almost eight nowadays Nov 29 22:29:15 * Morgan heads down to his games room, pouring himself some whiskey before ringing the bell Nov 29 22:30:01 *A footman comes to him* Nov 29 22:30:15 yes, my Lord? Nov 29 22:30:18 * Varick is now known as FM Nov 29 22:30:29 Are Mondel and Dresden in the building? Nov 29 22:31:00 yes, my Lord Nov 29 22:31:25 Excellent, would you have them join me, with some coffee please Nov 29 22:31:41 * FM nods, going to organise this Nov 29 22:32:25 * Morgan amuses himself with the dartboard while he waits Nov 29 22:35:14 *The two men enter. He’s encountered Mondel several times, a man approaching fifty. He looks smart and not visibly injured. Dresden is much younger, early twenties, slim, quiet. Nov 29 22:36:46 Gentlemen, have a seat Nov 29 22:37:28 *they both sit Nov 29 22:37:49 * Morgan sits in a chair, sipping his whiskey Nov 29 22:38:11 You are both well? Nov 29 22:38:47 * FM is now known as Mondel Nov 29 22:38:54 Yes, my Lord Nov 29 22:39:01 *Dresden nods* Nov 29 22:40:57 Now then... my mother, being the wise woman she is, gave me some advice about needing a strict butler and a valet I can trust implicitly. Tell me, Mondel, are you strict? Nov 29 22:41:26 * Mondel nods “I believe so, yes” Nov 29 22:41:43 Overbearing? Nov 29 22:42:15 No, but I take no nonsense, my Lord Nov 29 22:43:04 * Morgan nods Nov 29 22:43:47 now... I know that household staff are incredibly talented at taking little breaks when no-one is looking... does that happen here? Nov 29 22:44:45 Not to my knowledge, my Lord Nov 29 22:45:18 Interesting. It happens in my fathers house... it happened under my watch at an estate in Avalon. Nov 29 22:46:07 We have many breaks spread through the day, it’s not necessary to take more Nov 29 22:46:22 * Morgan nods Nov 29 22:46:48 I've never known a household staff like I have here. Nov 29 22:48:00 I think that’s because we’re all a big family, my Lord Nov 29 22:48:37 * Morgan nods Nov 29 22:48:53 Could be, could be. How is everyone feeling about having people like the Eisenfurst here? Nov 29 22:49:33 Nervous but determined to do a good job Nov 29 22:50:11 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 29 22:50:54 I imagine we'll come out the other side of this event very proud of our staff... and I expect the guests will be leaving wondering why their houses aren't running so well Nov 29 22:51:32 * Mondel smiles, looking proud Nov 29 22:51:38 I agree, my Lord Nov 29 22:52:49 If there are any concerns, I'm not opposed to drafting in extra assistance. I don't want any of you coming out of the other side of this sick or exhausted Nov 29 22:53:46 * Mondel nods Nov 29 22:54:13 We have had a long time since a party was held here Nov 29 22:54:54 * Morgan nods Nov 29 22:55:17 And I imagine the guests were here because they were the colonels friends, rather than because its expected to invite them... Nov 29 22:55:32 * Mondel nods Nov 29 22:55:46 yes, my Lord Nov 29 22:56:02 * Morgan nods Nov 29 22:56:08 Are there any issues you wish to raise? Nov 29 22:56:26 No, my Lord Nov 29 22:57:00 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 29 22:57:13 alright... thank you, I won't take up any more of your time Nov 29 22:57:36 * Mondel stands, bowing before he leaves Nov 29 22:58:09 * Morgan sips his whiskey, looking at Dresden Nov 29 22:58:22 I understand you were Colonel Dekker's valet Nov 29 22:59:11 Y-y-yess, m-my Lord Nov 29 22:59:19 * Mondel is now known as Dresden Nov 29 22:59:57 * Morgan smiles, nodding at the bottle of whiskey Nov 29 23:00:00 Fancy a drink? Nov 29 23:00:26 Y-yes please, m-my Lord Nov 29 23:00:51 * Morgan nods, getting up and refilling his glass and another, handing one to Dresden before sitting back down Nov 29 23:01:20 * Dresden sips it “It’s good, m—m-my Lord” Nov 29 23:02:15 Its definitely not bad... at some point I'll break out the good stuff I got from the highland marches... thats rather lovely. Nov 29 23:02:32 * Dresden nods, smiling, but says nothing Nov 29 23:03:37 You're a quiet man... Nov 29 23:04:57 I st-st-stutter, s-s-o I often s—say nothing, m-m-my Lord Nov 29 23:05:29 * Morgan nods Nov 29 23:05:34 It makes you self conscious? Nov 29 23:05:56 No, it’s just easier, m-m-my Lord Nov 29 23:06:08 * Morgan nods Nov 29 23:06:51 Alright... Frau Arendt has recommended that I have you as my valet... Nov 29 23:07:01 * Dresden nods only Nov 29 23:07:36 You are amienable to that? Nov 29 23:08:08 * Dresden nods Nov 29 23:08:20 y-y-Yes, m-m-my Lord Nov 29 23:08:32 * Morgan nods Nov 29 23:08:56 There won't be any of this shaving my face nonsense... much to my fathers annoyance, I've never liked having anyone do that for me Nov 29 23:09:23 * Dresden nods Nov 29 23:09:32 No sh-shaving. Nov 29 23:11:18 I'll be relying on you to keep me in the loop about any issues in the house, or any gossip coming in about the Grafdom... I have a sneaking suspicion very little leaves this house by way of gossip Nov 29 23:11:33 * Dresden nods Nov 29 23:11:48 Tell y-you gossip. Nov 29 23:12:28 And the usual valet things, stop me looking a plank and whatnot Nov 29 23:12:36 * Dresden nods Nov 29 23:13:03 Stop y-y-you looking like a plank. *then he smiles* Nov 29 23:13:46 * Morgan smiles Nov 29 23:13:51 I think we'll get along just fine Nov 29 23:14:49 I am very d-d-discrete, m-m-my Lord Nov 29 23:15:38 I'm pleased to hear that. I'm not sure how being a dukes valet will differ from a colonels valet... Nov 29 23:16:05 S-s-smarter clothes, m-my Lord Nov 29 23:16:24 * Morgan shrugs, looking down at his own clothes Nov 29 23:16:31 Oh I don't know, that hasn't gotten me yet Nov 29 23:20:15 * Dresden has quit (Read error: EOF from client)