**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Dec 18 10:46:23 2023 Dec 18 10:46:23 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 18 11:24:52 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 18 11:25:10 *the milk drop runs down her skin and then into the shift* Dec 18 11:25:10 Think maybe he needs to switch sides... Dec 18 11:25:10 * Molly looks down, then brushes the other emerging drops with her finger tip Dec 18 11:25:10 I do tend to leak from the other side whenever I nurse Dec 18 11:25:10 * Morgan nods Dec 18 11:25:49 * Molly sucks her finger a moment Dec 18 11:25:57 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 18 11:27:30 * Molly gently swaps Emil to the other side, leaving the first nipple reddened and prominent. she gently strokes the raven-dark hair from his little face Dec 18 11:27:41 what will you do this afternoon? Dec 18 11:28:12 I don't know... I imagine Florrie will want our attendance. She was a bit put out I wasn't around yesterday afternoon Dec 18 11:28:27 and will you go? Dec 18 11:28:38 Probably Dec 18 11:29:28 * Molly nods Dec 18 11:29:59 It will get easier, my love Dec 18 11:30:12 I hope so Dec 18 11:31:31 * Molly nods Dec 18 11:31:50 Soon we will be home, and you’ll have us there for support Dec 18 11:32:03 * Morgan nods Dec 18 11:32:07 I look forward to that Dec 18 11:32:47 * Molly nods Dec 18 11:33:12 I look forward to sharing a bed *she smiles, an old joke* I miss your warmth and solidness Dec 18 11:33:40 * Morgan nods Dec 18 11:33:45 The bed feels much too large Dec 18 11:35:36 * Molly nods Dec 18 11:35:39 And cold Dec 18 11:36:11 * Morgan nods Dec 18 11:36:12 Indeed Dec 18 11:38:34 * Molly nods, smiling Dec 18 11:38:51 I look forward to throwing off all our clothings and cuddling naked in bed Dec 18 11:39:11 * Morgan nods Dec 18 11:39:13 Me too Dec 18 11:40:59 * Molly smiles thoughtfully Dec 18 11:43:17 It will be so good! Dec 18 11:43:31 * Morgan nods Dec 18 11:43:56 We -are- going to make it up to our room? Dec 18 11:44:11 Or my office... it is closer... Dec 18 11:44:22 * Molly giggles Dec 18 11:44:45 We will have Mina in tow though, and Emil Dec 18 11:45:46 True. It will be difficult then Dec 18 11:46:50 * Molly nods Dec 18 11:47:23 Perhaps I’ll suggest we all take time to get cleaned up from the road... Dec 18 11:47:38 It'll still be obvious Dec 18 11:47:49 * Molly giggles Dec 18 11:48:09 Heinzharold will be grateful though? Dec 18 11:48:53 * Morgan nods Dec 18 11:48:56 Very I should imagine Dec 18 11:50:20 Like a cup of milk poured in a thimble, as he often says to Inga! Dec 18 11:50:26 * Morgan nods Dec 18 11:50:30 I expect so, yes Dec 18 11:51:15 Maybe Alice will look after Varick and Emil for... ten minutes? Dec 18 11:51:46 maybe Dec 18 11:51:56 I don't imagine Emil will want to be that far from me right then though Dec 18 11:52:07 * Molly smiles Dec 18 11:52:27 can you manage it in two, so he gets you back quicker? Dec 18 11:53:22 At that point, probably Dec 18 11:56:48 Unless you... prepare yourself in Quiet Hour? Dec 18 11:57:00 It might help a little, maybe Dec 18 11:57:09 * Molly nods Dec 18 11:58:30 Or once I am two miles away and you can sense my feelings again? then you would be much more able to wait until everyone is settled back in? Dec 18 11:58:57 * Morgan shrugs Dec 18 11:59:02 We'll have to wait and see I think Dec 18 11:59:23 * Molly nods Dec 18 12:00:08 It’ll be a pleasant day dream for me on the way home. Even with the ferry speeding the journey, it is still a long time travelling to Freiburg really Dec 18 12:00:23 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:00:31 Better than it could be though Dec 18 12:01:44 * Molly nods Dec 18 12:03:05 That is true. Then it is a few busy days until the baptism, then we will be going to Sudlachenburg for Mattias’ baptism? Dec 18 12:03:19 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:03:21 Aye Dec 18 12:03:25 * Molly nods Dec 18 12:03:38 We might as well stay then until Sascha’s twins come Dec 18 12:04:03 You wish to stay that long? Dec 18 12:06:25 It could happen anytime in May, when it is twins they are often early Dec 18 12:07:23 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:07:26 She is rather large already Dec 18 12:09:13 * Molly nods, smiling Dec 18 12:09:29 By the end of summer you’ll say the same about me! Dec 18 12:10:40 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:10:43 That is true Dec 18 12:12:50 * Molly sits up Emil when he unlatches Dec 18 12:13:00 Do you mind staying there a few weeks? Dec 18 12:13:19 I think that rather depends on my father Dec 18 12:14:54 * Molly nods Dec 18 12:15:41 Perhaps we can stay with my parents if needs be, Heinzharold and Inga can stay with Emmilene, and Uinise and Claudia can stay at the shack? Dec 18 12:16:00 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:16:04 If needs be, yes Dec 18 12:18:03 * Molly nods Dec 18 12:18:34 it is important to me to be there to save her or the babies if I have to. It’s extremely important. Dec 18 12:19:54 I know love Dec 18 12:20:02 * Molly nods Dec 18 12:22:44 I think Mina intends to return to Graben after Mattias’ baptism Dec 18 12:22:51 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:22:57 That is the impression I got from Edward Dec 18 12:25:20 I did briefly check her over, and she is fine from what I can tell, though it seems that I am not very able to do things connected to reproduction Dec 18 12:26:07 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:26:12 Not with yourself at any rate Dec 18 12:27:51 * Molly smiles Dec 18 12:28:01 I still don’t know how I missed it! Dec 18 12:28:10 *she pats Emil’s back* Dec 18 12:28:28 * Morgan shrugs Dec 18 12:28:47 Evidence suggested that it would not be possible Dec 18 12:30:00 * Molly nods. She laughs when Emil loudly burps Dec 18 12:30:31 * Morgan smiles Dec 18 12:30:36 Three days... Dec 18 12:30:56 Until I come home and you can hear him again? Dec 18 12:31:28 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:31:36 And have you and Emil at my side again Dec 18 12:31:56 * Molly nods. Emil says “Meee” Dec 18 12:33:11 Thats a new one Dec 18 12:34:15 * Molly nods “He says it sometimes if someone says his name, don’t you, little lamb?” Dec 18 12:34:30 * Morgan smiles Dec 18 12:34:43 *Emil watches Morgan “bah! Vah-eee” Dec 18 12:34:58 * Morgan smiles, nodding Dec 18 12:35:15 You're looking forward to coming home aren't you, and seeing Varick and Bir... Dec 18 12:36:00 E: Bark Bir! Dec 18 12:36:31 * Morgan chuckles, nodding Dec 18 12:37:59 Soon, son Dec 18 12:38:44 E: Ow! Ow! Dec 18 12:39:18 Ow? Dec 18 12:39:41 * Molly nods “Alright” she waves Emil’s hand to Morgan “Emil wants to get down, so he is saying bye bye now” Dec 18 12:40:20 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:40:25 Bye bye Emil... I love you Dec 18 12:41:11 *Emil smiles, still wriggling. Molly gently sets him down* He’s getting more independent Dec 18 12:41:24 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:41:38 He'll enjoy that independence more once you're back home Dec 18 12:41:45 * Molly nods Dec 18 12:42:13 He will *she glances, checking Emil, and Morgan can hear the rattle he made being shaken* Dec 18 12:43:28 * Morgan smiles Dec 18 12:43:31 I should let you get on Dec 18 12:44:37 * Molly nods, smiling “mmhmm. I wish you were here...” she strokes her fingers between her breasts before pressing them together Dec 18 12:45:58 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:46:00 Me too Dec 18 12:46:35 * Molly smirks a little, moving them up and down whilst watching him “I am sure you do” Dec 18 12:46:43 * Morgan chuckles Dec 18 12:46:47 Behave yourself Dec 18 12:47:04 Behaving myself is like a torture! Dec 18 12:47:28 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:48:29 * Molly squeezes them “Just something you can think pleasantly on when you have some spare time” Dec 18 12:49:36 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:49:39 I shall Dec 18 12:50:36 * Molly sighs, doing up her dress “I miss you. I hate that we’re missing out on so much fun together” Dec 18 12:50:49 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:50:56 We'll make up for lost time once you're back Dec 18 12:51:13 Oh I fully intend to hold you to that! Dec 18 12:51:23 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:51:27 Soon, love Dec 18 12:52:14 I’ll check the mirror before I leave this evening, and when I get back Dec 18 12:52:28 * Morgan nods Dec 18 12:52:39 Alright love. Have fun, but be careful Dec 18 12:54:40 I will do my best to avoid making an ass of myself, or getting into trouble Dec 18 12:54:54 I meant be -safe- Dec 18 13:04:12 * Molly nods Dec 18 13:04:38 I will. Be kind to yourself Dec 18 13:04:45 I will try Dec 18 13:05:09 * Molly nods “I love you” Dec 18 13:05:21 And I you, my love Dec 18 13:05:35 * Molly blows him a kiss Dec 18 13:07:12 give Varick my love too Dec 18 13:07:16 * Morgan nods Dec 18 13:07:18 I will love Dec 18 13:07:50 * Molly nods, squaring her shoulders before gently covering the mirror Dec 18 13:08:21 * Morgan sighs, covering the mirror and picking it up, heading to his room to pack it away Dec 18 13:09:31 * Molly is now known as HH Dec 18 13:09:43 Got distracted, did ya? Dec 18 13:14:46 Hmm? Dec 18 13:15:31 ten past two, man Dec 18 13:15:55 damn Dec 18 13:18:37 * HH chuckles Dec 18 13:18:50 He’s still asleep, it’s okay Dec 18 13:19:13 * Morgan nods Dec 18 13:19:23 Lots to discuss Dec 18 13:19:35 * HH chuckles Dec 18 13:19:39 Yeah, I bet! Dec 18 13:20:33 We were talking about Sascha, and Matthias' baptism Dec 18 13:20:59 * HH nods, pouring him some coffee Dec 18 13:21:10 good to see her? Dec 18 13:21:26 * Morgan nods Dec 18 13:21:35 Saw Emil too Dec 18 13:21:51 * HH nods, handing him the cup Dec 18 13:21:59 Inga says they’re okay Dec 18 13:22:23 * Morgan nods Dec 18 13:22:36 Apparently so Dec 18 13:22:55 * HH smiles Dec 18 13:23:17 Good of ya to let us poor lonely husbands take up some of yer time Dec 18 13:23:49 Its only fair Dec 18 13:23:57 whysat? Dec 18 13:24:20 Ts not just me missing out on time with hs wife Dec 18 13:25:16 * HH nods Dec 18 13:25:48 Doin better for having seen my oil darlin, that’s for sure Dec 18 13:25:51 lil* Dec 18 13:25:56 * Morgan nods Dec 18 13:26:02 Best check on Edward, see how he's faring Dec 18 13:26:48 * HH nods Dec 18 13:27:08 From what Inga says, he probably didn’t have a fun conjugal visit Dec 18 13:27:20 No? Dec 18 13:27:59 Mina didn’t seem all excited about seeing him like she an Molly were Dec 18 13:28:32 She's worried Edward will be looking at Alice and reconsidering his future Dec 18 13:29:25 seein em, I can’t blame her Dec 18 13:29:33 * Morgan nods Dec 18 13:34:53 forchunately, my lil darlin knows I’m a good boy waiting patiently at home for her Dec 18 13:36:16 Pining like a puppy Dec 18 13:37:50 more pinin like a bull Dec 18 13:38:24 * Morgan snorts Dec 18 13:38:35 I' going to check on Edward. You alright here for a minute? Dec 18 13:40:33 * HH nods Dec 18 13:40:38 yep, I’m good Dec 18 13:41:20 * Morgan nods, taking the coffee nd going to find Edward Dec 18 13:42:35 * HH is now known as Edward Dec 18 13:42:47 * Edward is in his room Dec 18 13:42:55 * Morgan knocks quietly Dec 18 13:43:15 Come in Dec 18 13:43:40 * Morgan goes inside, shutting the door Dec 18 13:44:28 Thought you might come find me after you spoke to Mina... Dec 18 13:45:13 * Edward shakes his head Dec 18 13:45:18 I wanted to be alone Dec 18 13:45:26 Would you like me to leave? Dec 18 13:46:54 * Edward shakes his head. He’s sat by the window Dec 18 13:46:59 No, you may stay Dec 18 13:47:10 * Morgan nods, looking at the window Dec 18 13:47:15 How can I help you? Dec 18 13:47:32 You can’t, I am afraid. Dec 18 13:48:11 Maybe. Will you tell me about it? Dec 18 13:48:32 * Edward sighs Dec 18 13:49:24 She is brooding about what is happening here, and whether I wish things had gone differently. About what I expected, but it is still disappointing Dec 18 13:50:13 I see Dec 18 13:52:02 Yes, I know I have no right to be disappointed, that this whole mess is of my own making Dec 18 13:53:10 * Morgan sips his coffee, watching his brother Dec 18 13:57:04 * Edward sips his too Dec 18 13:57:21 I am in no doubt as to whose fault this is. Dec 18 13:58:53 I see Dec 18 14:00:53 She wants me to tell her that I wish all of this away, and I cannot without lying to her. Dec 18 14:01:27 And will you lie to her? Dec 18 14:01:51 In this, I cannot Dec 18 14:02:43 Its unreasonable of her to ask that of you Dec 18 14:03:14 Yes, but she has not had a child, she does not feel what I feel Dec 18 14:05:16 I don't care. Its abhorrent to ask any parent to say that of their child Dec 18 14:06:42 Morgan, I am angry enough about it myself. You can help by being the voice of reason and compassion. Dec 18 14:08:10 Toward? Dec 18 14:08:18 For my wife Dec 18 14:09:14 * Morgan scowls Dec 18 14:11:30 I see Dec 18 14:13:52 * Edward sighs “I keep wondering how I could be a better husband, one who can lead her to the peace we both need” Dec 18 14:15:40 * Morgan shifts his shoulders Dec 18 14:17:08 Perhaps then its time to stop dancing round it in the hopes of things being easier and just fucking deal with it Dec 18 14:18:47 And what? Tell her she just has to accept it and move on? Does that seem like what a kind, solid Captain would do to his First Officer? Dec 18 14:20:19 You wish her to keep on with this attitude, asking you to wish your child didn't exist? Dec 18 14:21:26 No, but I do not want her to feel unloved, or like she is not a priority Dec 18 14:25:19 Tell me, what would a good captain do if the first officer was being disobedient, working counter to the captains wishes... Dec 18 14:26:36 Replace them Dec 18 14:28:00 You're definitely not a sailor. You need to correct your course, and bring your first officer in line. Likewise, you need to hold yourself to account and stop be disappointed with her reasonable reaction Dec 18 14:29:53 * Edward sips his coffee Dec 18 14:31:08 I have tried my damnedest to be patient with her and to not ask for the support I would expect from a wife in something this serious, but it is not improving. Dec 18 14:32:47 Your desire to not upset her has resulted in her cradling the hurt regardless, and it is causing the whole fucking thing to fester. Dec 18 14:33:22 * Edward nods Dec 18 14:33:40 it is Dec 18 14:37:06 This constant dancing around it has to stop. Both of you need to take ownership of your own wrongdoings in this whole situation and move forward as one. Dec 18 14:39:37 How do you propose we do that? Mina is not as pragmatic as you are used to. Dec 18 14:40:21 Some honesty, for a change Dec 18 14:42:09 * Edward frowns Dec 18 14:42:14 what do you mean by that? Dec 18 14:43:13 You barely tell eachother the truth, let alone actually being -honest-. Dec 18 14:45:04 * Edward ‘s jaw tightens Dec 18 14:46:02 We are very honest, in everything else. But this is a very sensitive topic, as I would hope you can empathise with having dealt with your own sensitive topic with your own wife Dec 18 14:48:57 In everything else... in about what has been bothering her for the last couple of months... in how she took to hiding her feelings from you so you didn't feel their burden... how it made you feel, having her withdraw from you... about the effect it was having on you... I'm sorry Edward, but your claim it is this topic you are both sensitive about is horseshit Dec 18 14:51:07 * Edward nods slightly Dec 18 14:51:35 I see. My marriage must be quite the source of disappointment for you then. Dec 18 14:52:27 * Morgan fixes him with a hard stare Dec 18 14:59:07 Very well. You do not wish to accept my counsel, you would rather try to start an argument. That is not a course of action I would encourage. Dec 18 14:59:36 *There’s a knock on the door* Dec 18 15:00:15 Who is it? Dec 18 15:01:43 Alice: It’s just me Dec 18 15:01:58 * Morgan frowns at Edward Dec 18 15:02:01 Come in Dec 18 15:03:10 * Edward stands up Dec 18 15:03:44 *Alice comes in, smiling* Florrie was asking if you wanted to go and see her apple tree, Edward Dec 18 15:04:21 * Edward nods “I will be along in a minute” Dec 18 15:07:53 *Alice looks to Morgan* Are you coming? Dec 18 15:08:23 Uhhh, no, I've got a few things I need to do... perhaps HeinzHarold and Varick can join you? Dec 18 15:09:26 *Alice nods* Heinzharold said he would already. I’ll tell him you said Varick may come too? Dec 18 15:13:01 * Morgan nods Dec 18 15:13:06 If you would Dec 18 15:14:11 *Alice watches the two of them a moment before going* Dec 18 15:16:27 * Morgan moves toward the door Dec 18 15:16:53 * Edward watches in her wake Dec 18 15:18:31 * Morgan watches him Dec 18 15:19:43 Where are you going? Dec 18 15:20:43 church Dec 18 15:22:25 * Edward nods Dec 18 15:23:34 You will see Florrie later, when she inevitably asks for you? Dec 18 15:24:53 That irks you Dec 18 15:25:28 No, I am not possessive of her. But I do not want her to think you are avoiding her Dec 18 15:27:36 If she asks for me, I will come Dec 18 15:28:44 * Edward nods Dec 18 15:28:58 Good. You are her uncle, and she loves you. Dec 18 15:29:21 As I do her Dec 18 15:32:24 * Edward nods, picking up his coat Dec 18 15:32:50 Despite the fact we are at loggerheads, I feel the same as she does Dec 18 15:34:14 We are not at logger heads. You have made it clear you do not want my counsel, so I will keep it to myself. My love for you is not changed by the frustration I feel. Dec 18 15:36:46 * Edward nods Dec 18 15:37:09 I accept that there needs to be a change in how I have lead my wife thus far. Dec 18 15:37:27 * Morgan shrugs, moving to the door Dec 18 15:37:36 That is no longer my business Dec 18 15:38:57 * Edward nods, letting him go Dec 18 15:39:13 * Morgan goes out, heading straight for his room Dec 18 15:41:25 *No one is in here* Dec 18 15:41:43 * Morgan gathers his things and heads downstairs Dec 18 15:41:57 * Edward is now known as Dresden Dec 18 15:42:26 Good afternoon, m-my Lord. Can I help y-you with anything? Dec 18 15:42:45 * Morgan nods a little Dec 18 15:44:27 Find out from Frau Arendt if any of the staff cottages are available to house Colonel Dekker and his wife, and a woman called Hannalore. If they are not we may have to look at the sleeping arrangements again, possibly putting beds in the art room. Find out how much progress is made toward making the long gallery suitable as a function room. And send word to the carriage maker to get started on the carriage Dec 18 15:45:01 * Dresden nods Dec 18 15:48:47 Frau Arendt has already s-s-seen to the extra sp-sp-space, there’s three room available in one cottage. We need m-more chairs and tables, I have written for a qu-quote, unless we can b-b-borrow s-some from Kiev, or y-your family, m-my Lord? I will send someone immediately to the carriage maker Dec 18 15:49:23 * Morgan nods Dec 18 15:49:46 Graf Maubourg has assured me he will provide aid, so its definitely worth sending word to him Dec 18 15:51:10 * Dresden nods Dec 18 15:51:23 I will see to it, m-my Lord Dec 18 15:51:38 If he cannot provide enough, send word to my father Dec 18 15:54:32 * Dresden nods Dec 18 15:54:40 Y-yes, m-my Lord Dec 18 15:56:25 Do you know where my son is? I'd like to see him before I go out Dec 18 15:57:57 In the nursery, m-my Lord Dec 18 15:58:11 * Morgan nods Dec 18 15:58:22 Have my horse saddled please,I'll be leaving shortly Dec 18 15:59:58 Xantha, m-my Lord? Dec 18 16:00:49 * Morgan nods Dec 18 16:01:26 * Dresden bows, going out towards the stables Dec 18 16:01:53 * Morgan makes his way up to the nursery Dec 18 16:04:55 *Florrie and Varick are playing together, watched over by Maggie Dec 18 16:05:19 * Morgan inclines his head to Maggie, going to the children Dec 18 16:07:24 *They both want to hug him, squabbling as usual* Dec 18 16:07:28 * Dresden is now known as Varick Dec 18 16:08:00 * Morgan gathers them both in his arms Dec 18 16:08:58 Hello little ones Dec 18 16:09:40 *They both hold onto him, chattering at the same time and so glad to see him* Dec 18 16:12:48 * Morgan holds them close Dec 18 16:13:11 Did you both sleep well? Dec 18 16:14:04 *Florrie nods* I sleep. Dec 18 16:14:27 Good. Its important to get good rest Dec 18 16:14:30 * Varick nods “it was okay, but now we want to go out!” Dec 18 16:14:35 * Morgan nods Dec 18 16:14:42 You're going to go play by the tree aren't you Dec 18 16:15:53 * Varick nods Dec 18 16:16:01 Will you climb with me? Dec 18 16:16:35 I'm afraid I've got a few things I've got to do, so I'll not be with you for a while Dec 18 16:17:25 * Varick sighs “why?” Dec 18 16:17:42 I need to go speak to someone Dec 18 16:21:48 oh okay Dec 18 16:22:06 I'll try not to be too long Dec 18 16:25:05 * Varick nods Dec 18 16:25:16 F: No go, Ballhead! Dec 18 16:25:44 I'm sorry sweetheart, but I need to speak to someone Dec 18 16:29:11 F: No! Dec 18 16:29:17 Why not? Dec 18 16:31:50 F: stay me! Dec 18 16:32:51 But you've got your Vati, and mama, and HeinzHarold and Varick Dec 18 16:35:05 *Florrie pouts* Dec 18 16:35:45 I'll be as quick as I can sweetheart Dec 18 16:41:22 *Florrie reluctantly lets go* Dec 18 16:42:19 * Morgan kisses both their crowns Dec 18 16:42:25 Alright, be good, I'll be back soon Dec 18 16:44:23 * Varick and Florrie go back to play8ng Dec 18 16:45:03 * Morgan gets up, going downstairs to get his coat Dec 18 16:49:38 *He isn’t interrupted, and Xantha is saddled already Dec 18 16:50:06 * Morgan hauls himself into the saddle, setting Xantha at a canter Dec 18 16:52:29 *The village of Kempten is only two miles away, so it doesn’t take long Dec 18 16:55:06 * Morgan slides to a halt near the Vaticine church, climbing down Dec 18 16:56:25 *the Church is more ornate than the Objection one of St. Sebalds, but it’s still very much a small village church Dec 18 16:56:56 * Morgan makes his way to the door, looking around Dec 18 16:59:02 *It’s all very quiet and empty* Dec 18 16:59:20 * Morgan calls out "hello?" Dec 18 17:00:52 *there’s no answer* Dec 18 17:01:07 * Morgan frowns, wandering further into the church Dec 18 17:02:24 *he still finds noone * Dec 18 17:03:15 * Morgan scowls, going back out and looking around the building Dec 18 17:05:39 *He sees a small rectory that backs onto the graveyard* Dec 18 17:12:48 * Morgan heads toward it Dec 18 17:13:41 *The house has a pretty garden, and there is an old man pruning a rose bush, whistling to himself Dec 18 17:13:53 Excuse me... Dec 18 17:16:07 * Varick is now known as man Dec 18 17:16:13 * man looks up Dec 18 17:16:23 good afternoon Dec 18 17:18:32 Good afternoon... I was wondering if I might talk to the church's priest Dec 18 17:22:23 * man nods Dec 18 17:22:39 That is me. I’m Reverend Kassel Dec 18 17:24:11 Reverend... my names Morgan Koertig Dec 18 17:25:03 * man nods, setting down his scissors and bowing “Your Excellency “ Dec 18 17:25:19 * Morgan steps forward, offering his hand Dec 18 17:27:11 * man shakes it, but he looks surprised Dec 18 17:27:40 I wanted to talk with you about what we can do to ease the peoples minds about the change of Graf Dec 18 17:28:57 * man nods, letting go Dec 18 17:29:10 * man is now known as Kassel Dec 18 17:29:42 We were all shocked to know the Grafdom was going to change hands dramatically Dec 18 17:30:55 I would imagine so... its been in the Maubourg hands for quite some time Dec 18 17:31:52 For centuries, in fact Dec 18 17:32:00 * Morgan nods Dec 18 17:32:10 As Sudlachenburg has been in my family for as long Dec 18 17:33:12 * Kassel nods Dec 18 17:34:05 My congregation are worried. Many of them feel they had fought and endured many harms to keep their home safe from these changes Dec 18 17:37:02 Perhaps, if its alright with you, we could talk over some coffee Dec 18 17:58:17 * Kassel has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 18 18:42:02 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 18 22:24:10 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 18 22:44:31 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 18 22:44:51 We were all shocked to know the Grafdom was going to change hands dramatically Dec 18 22:44:51 I would imagine so... its been in the Maubourg hands for quite some time Dec 18 22:44:51 For centuries, in fact Dec 18 22:44:51 * Morgan nods Dec 18 22:44:51 As Sudlachenburg has been in my family for as long Dec 18 22:44:54 * Kassel nods Dec 18 22:44:56 My congregation are worried. Many of them feel they had fought and endured many harms to keep their home safe from these changes Dec 18 22:44:57 * Molly is now known as Kassel Dec 18 22:44:58 Perhaps, if its alright with you, we could talk over some coffee Dec 18 22:46:58 * Kassel nods, leading the way. He has no butler, and opens the door himself. The house is clean and neat, decorated with natural crafts of dried flowers and whittlings Dec 18 22:49:43 * Morgan follows him through Dec 18 22:51:06 *He shows Morgan into a parlour* If you would like to wait in here, your Excellency Dec 18 22:52:52 * Morgan nods Dec 18 22:53:04 If that is more comfortable for you, of course Dec 18 22:57:48 * Kassel nods, leaving the room. There’s many drawings of churches here, and again the whittling and dried flowers, but nothing particularly feminine Dec 18 22:58:07 * Morgan wanders around the room, looking at the whittlings Dec 18 23:01:04 *They’re very good, mostly churches, sometimes birds Dec 18 23:02:19 * Morgan smiles to himself, moving on to the flowerss Dec 18 23:02:52 *They’re nothing special* Dec 18 23:04:00 * Morgan moves to stand by a window, looking out Dec 18 23:06:36 * Kassel returns shortly after, and the niceties are done, the priest sitting with his coffee Dec 18 23:07:44 you were saying, your Excellency? Dec 18 23:08:33 8we were talking of the worries of your congregation... Dec 18 23:12:49 * Kassel nods Dec 18 23:13:46 It is not just my congregation, it is their friends and families in other towns and villagers. People are uneasy about what their futures hold under an Objectionist Graf Dec 18 23:15:54 How can I assuage that? Dec 18 23:18:22 If it was me, I would write a sermon of sorts... Dec 18 23:20:21 But you are expected to... I'm not sure it would be welcomed, the future objectionist Graf coming in and, forgive the term, preaching to them... Dec 18 23:22:49 I was thinking something more like a letter than could be read to the people by clergymen, assuming that we were happy with your plans for the Grafdom Dec 18 23:24:30 My plans... I imagine it is expected I will gut all support for the Vaticine churches... I know members of your branch of faith are often taught that objectionists want to tear down everything that you hold dear Dec 18 23:25:33 * Kassel nods Dec 18 23:26:04 So much in our community depends up the mother church Dec 18 23:26:44 * Morgan nods Dec 18 23:27:05 Perhaps then a place to start is by telling you what my aims are... Dec 18 23:29:19 * Kassel nods, waiting Dec 18 23:30:04 Why did we fight? Not we as in our different faiths... but you, and I personally... Dec 18 23:32:47 I fought because I wanted to uphold our traditions and institutions Dec 18 23:32:57 * Morgan nods Dec 18 23:34:12 I fought because its what I was born into and expected to do. As time wore on, it was about beating those Vaticine monsters... then about doing my duty. It wasn't until recently that I started to -really- understand what was going on... Dec 18 23:34:44 * Kassel takes this without flinching Dec 18 23:34:51 How do you see it now Dec 18 23:36:30 For a good many it was about defending our right to worship as we felt was right... that is a reason I can respect, that is why my father fought, and no doubt my brother... Dec 18 23:36:35 * Morgan sips his coffee Dec 18 23:38:40 * Kassel nods, waiting for him to go on Dec 18 23:41:12 I will defend the right of my fellow objectionists to observe their faith in the ways we feel are correct. But if I feel so strongly that we have the right to observe it as we do, what right does anyone have to tell those of the Vaticine faith that they cannot? Dec 18 23:42:06 * Kassel nods Dec 18 23:43:01 But then what about the Avalonians, and the Ussurans? They have their own forms of our religion too, do you believe in their right too? Dec 18 23:43:20 * Morgan nods Dec 18 23:43:31 I do. Dec 18 23:44:02 I don't have to agree with them, or with their faith, to believe in their right to practice it. Dec 18 23:44:29 What about heathens? Dec 18 23:46:29 Difficult... but that is between them and Theus, come the end of times. Dec 18 23:49:27 I am not as sanguine, of course. My job is to bring them back to the righteous path Dec 18 23:50:10 You wish to bring them into the fold, not persecute them... Dec 18 23:52:18 It is not up to me to deliver violence upon another person. As with all of us who fought, we have killed enough Dec 18 23:53:18 * Morgan nods Dec 18 23:55:22 I don't want to stop you practicing your faith. I want equity, where both churches in the Grafdom are supported and supportive, and the congregations are a cohesive community Dec 18 23:56:22 * Kassel nods Dec 18 23:56:49 A fine ideal. Who will tend the sick, and teach the children Dec 18 23:57:05 Who tends them now? Dec 18 23:57:20 our monks and nuns Dec 18 23:59:15 I suppose... it would depend on what the families wished... I see no issue with either faith tending the sick, and teaching the children... they are already of their faith, so that would fall to those it already does, surely.