**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Dec 20 00:01:24 2023 Dec 20 00:01:24 No, but she will start to feel it, won’t she? Dec 20 00:02:18 Perhaps Dec 20 00:05:03 I want to protect her from that Dec 20 00:05:26 I know... so do I Dec 20 00:08:22 * Alice sips her coffee. The children start squabbling about the crusts, and so Alice takes Florrie off for a bath. Varick goes back to their parlour, looking for Bir, Ballard, and Captain Ulysses Dec 20 00:08:28 * Alice is now known as Varick Dec 20 00:08:48 How long until Mama and Emil get home? Dec 20 00:09:30 Three days, including today... they should be here Wednesday Dec 20 00:10:04 * Varick sighs, sitting on a chair before Ulysses climbs into his lap Dec 20 00:10:11 That’s still a long time Dec 20 00:10:17 * Morgan nods Dec 20 00:10:22 A lot less than it was though Dec 20 00:11:02 * Varick nods Dec 20 00:11:11 when can I see them in the mirror? Dec 20 00:11:59 I don't know... We'll try to arrange it soon Dec 20 00:12:49 * Varick nods, stroking the cat Dec 20 00:13:09 can you tell Mama I love them, because she might forget Dec 20 00:13:22 She knows, Varick, right down to her bones Dec 20 00:16:06 okay but it’s still important to say it Dec 20 00:16:22 * Morgan nods Dec 20 00:16:42 I'll tell her. I'll go and leave her a note as soon as you're in bed Dec 20 00:17:50 * Varick smiles Dec 20 00:18:07 what can we do tomorrow, Vati? Dec 20 00:18:25 I've got to see Graf Maubourg tomorrow... but I don't know what time Dec 20 00:19:14 * Varick nods, yawning Dec 20 00:19:25 I would like to swim in the lake Dec 20 00:19:36 * Morgan nods Dec 20 00:19:41 Alright, ,we can do that Dec 20 00:23:28 * Varick nods, looking at the cat a moment before it gets off and gets up onto the bed instead Dec 20 00:24:00 Bir: g’night Dec 20 00:24:27 * Morgan smiles, stroking the bird a moment Dec 20 00:25:34 Come on then lad, into bed Dec 20 00:26:56 * Varick gets ready for bed, and by the time he’s asleep all his animal friends are too. Maggie comes in quietly, sitting in the chair with some sewing* Dec 20 00:27:56 * Morgan smiles, inclining his head before heading through to his room Dec 20 00:44:51 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 20 01:28:31 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 20 10:18:50 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 20 11:35:14 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 20 13:15:46 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 20 17:07:24 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 20 18:18:23 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 20 20:12:05 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 20 20:13:26 Alright, ,we can do that Dec 20 20:13:26 * Varick nods, looking at the cat a moment before it gets off and gets up onto the bed instead Dec 20 20:13:26 Bir: g’night Dec 20 20:13:26 * Morgan smiles, stroking the bird a moment Dec 20 20:13:26 Come on then lad, into bed Dec 20 20:13:28 * Varick gets ready for bed, and by the time he’s asleep all his animal friends are too. Maggie comes in quietly, sitting in the chair with some sewing* Dec 20 20:13:30 * Morgan smiles, inclining his head before heading through to his room Dec 20 20:16:32 *Dresden has been in here, because it’s all tidy and smells nicely of lavender* Dec 20 20:16:49 * Morgan checks the mirror Dec 20 20:20:58 *It says “Three: My goodness, I regret letting them talk at all! have you spoken to Edward? If not, proceed with caution, they have fallen out, and now Mina is upset, no doubt Edward too. I know Heinzharold and Inga had a much nicer time! I will be thinking of you, and will check this evening. My love, MKxx” Dec 20 20:21:26 * Morgan sighs Dec 20 20:23:08 "Yes, Edward and I have spoken and it is clear my assistance is not required HeinzHarold and I are going into Kempton later to meet the locals. Alice is worried about it all, obviously. Varick asked. Me to tell you he loves you so you don't forget. It'd be worthwhile trying to get him some time to talk to you I think. I love you." Dec 20 20:24:35 *There’s no reply immediately * Dec 20 20:24:57 * Morgan packs it away, going to find some clothes to wear into Kempton Dec 20 20:25:45 *He finds his usual garb has been washed and hung up* Dec 20 20:26:58 * Morgan has a wash before getting dressed in his normal clothes Dec 20 20:28:11 *he’s not interrupted* Dec 20 20:28:43 * Morgan checks the mirror again before wandering down to the games room, throwing the darts nonchalantly Dec 20 20:31:03 * Molly is now known as HH Dec 20 20:31:23 * HH finds him at about Quarter to seven Dec 20 20:31:25 hey Dec 20 20:31:34 hey Dec 20 20:31:44 how ya doin? Dec 20 20:32:01 * Morgan shrugs Dec 20 20:32:05 I'm alright I suppose. You? Dec 20 20:33:15 yep, pretty good Dec 20 20:33:30 * Morgan nods, throwing the darts Dec 20 20:34:12 we off out to scare the natives then? Dec 20 20:34:28 * Morgan nods Dec 20 20:34:31 Yeah I reckon so Dec 20 20:38:43 * HH nods Dec 20 20:38:50 Eating first? Dec 20 20:38:56 * Morgan nods Dec 20 20:39:00 Best had Dec 20 20:39:06 * HH grins Dec 20 20:39:10 That’s what she said Dec 20 20:39:30 * Morgan frowns Dec 20 20:39:34 That doesn't even make sense man Dec 20 20:42:18 does to me Dec 20 20:43:27 * Morgan shrugs, throwing the darts again Dec 20 20:44:48 Any more words from the ladies? Dec 20 20:45:48 That Molly regrets letting Edward and Mina talk and that he and she have fallen out. Thats about it really Dec 20 20:46:25 * HH nods Dec 20 20:47:03 Just wann bang their heads together? Dec 20 20:48:20 * Morgan nods Dec 20 20:48:25 Or tell them to fuck off and sort themselves out Dec 20 20:48:34 * HH nods Dec 20 20:48:48 makes sense Dec 20 20:48:59 * Morgan nods Dec 20 20:49:03 Its getting tempting Dec 20 20:52:57 * HH nods Dec 20 20:53:22 primary thing is Florrie. Rest of them are grown ups Dec 20 20:53:29 Supposedly Dec 20 20:53:40 * HH nods Dec 20 20:53:48 yeah Dec 20 20:54:55 * Morgan sighs, putting the darts away Dec 20 20:57:02 * HH pats his shoulder Dec 20 20:57:40 Come on, let’s see what we can eat before we go. Gonna want summat to absorb all the blinkers Dec 20 20:58:16 Aye, alright Dec 20 20:59:41 I know, won’t be the same taking me to a tavern as takin yer wife Dec 20 21:00:16 I was just wondering if they have any decent rum Dec 20 21:03:18 * HH shrugs “Find out soon” Dec 20 21:04:04 *DINNER Dec 20 21:04:44 *Dinner is a stilted affair, no one talking much, but Alice looks intrigued when HH opts to skip desert* Dec 20 21:04:54 A: Are you going out? Dec 20 21:05:08 * Morgan nods Dec 20 21:07:13 *Edward sips his wine* where are you go8ng? Dec 20 21:08:35 Kempton, to the tavern Dec 20 21:09:51 *Edward nods* The Red Barrel is better. The King’s Sword is rougher Dec 20 21:10:46 * Morgan nods Dec 20 21:12:50 E: *he drinks more of his wine* I hope you have a pleasant evening Dec 20 21:13:20 * Morgan nods slightly Dec 20 21:13:25 I imagine we will Dec 20 21:18:20 * HH stands up Dec 20 21:18:29 Right, I’ll get my coat Dec 20 21:18:46 * Morgan nods, standing Dec 20 21:19:03 Dresdens so good at his job I'm almost surprised I'm not already wearing mine Dec 20 21:20:39 Alice: Enjoy your night Dec 20 21:20:57 * Morgan inclines his head, moving to the door Dec 20 21:22:43 * HH heads out with him, grabbing his coat on the way. It’s only sunset Dec 20 21:22:50 Wann ride or walk? Dec 20 21:23:04 Walk... Xantha was in a bad enough mood earlier Dec 20 21:23:28 * HH nods Dec 20 21:23:33 Sounds good Dec 20 21:23:51 * Morgan nods, setting off down the drive Dec 20 21:24:03 * HH whistles as they go along Dec 20 21:24:16 She set off for the Opera yet, ya reckon? Dec 20 21:24:35 Doesn't start til nine I think Dec 20 21:25:16 probably getting all trussed up an fancy then Dec 20 21:25:53 * Morgan nods Dec 20 21:26:00 I expect so, yeah Dec 20 21:28:49 wish you were there to help, right? or would ya just hinder? Dec 20 21:29:01 I'd just be a nuisance to be honest Dec 20 21:29:22 For about two minutes, anyhow Dec 20 21:30:00 Ah... no... Dec 20 21:30:23 * HH chuckles Dec 20 21:30:52 could stand to keep my lil darlin company when she’s babysitting Dec 20 21:31:22 Yeah, I know man Dec 20 21:32:00 not gonn be lettin her go off again Dec 20 21:33:00 No? Dec 20 21:35:40 Nah, not when she’s increasin. Only let her go this time because it was already set Dec 20 21:35:55 * Morgan nods Dec 20 21:35:56 Makes sense Dec 20 21:36:40 same with you? Dec 20 21:37:01 * Morgan nods Dec 20 21:37:05 Thats the plan, yeah Dec 20 21:39:51 * HH nods. They get directions to the tavern (which one?)* Dec 20 21:40:12 ((Red Barrel)) Dec 20 21:43:43 *The tavern is quite busy, being a Sunday evening, and so the quiet that spreads over the taproom he enters means a sudden decrease in volume* Dec 20 21:44:25 $Well, safe to say they know who I am$ Dec 20 21:44:31 * Morgan wanders to the bar Dec 20 21:46:35 *the crowd parts around them, watching. The barmaid has black hair and brown eyes, and a lot of cleavage on show. She looks surprised by their presence * Dec 20 21:46:51 M: Good evening, your Excellency Dec 20 21:47:40 Evening miss... Don't suppose you've got rum and blockers? Dec 20 21:51:06 M: Yes, we do. Mixed together? Dec 20 21:51:22 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 20 21:51:43 No... I'm a bit nostalgic for my sailing days, just fancied some rum... Dec 20 21:52:14 *She smiles warmly, flirtily* I can get that for you Dec 20 21:52:35 * Morgan smiles Dec 20 21:52:42 The same for my friend here, please Dec 20 21:54:03 *she nods, pouring them and then taking the payment. But it’s Morgan her attention is on, not Heinzharold* Dec 20 21:54:29 $Something wrong with this one$ Dec 20 21:55:57 * HH nods slightly, letting his hair fall in his eyes as he Thanks her. She simply says “you’re welcome” Dec 20 21:56:16 * Morgan looks around for some seats Dec 20 21:56:32 * HH takes his drinks, sitting at a tiny table Dec 20 21:56:40 Makes no fuckin’ sense, man Dec 20 21:57:09 Just trying to get on good terms with the man holding the purse in the long run I reckon Dec 20 21:59:01 * HH nods Dec 20 21:59:28 Oh yeah... being a mistress of a Duke’s gotta pay better than bein a barmaid Dec 20 21:59:50 Oh shut up Dec 20 22:00:12 what? Dec 20 22:00:48 I doubt thats what she's after Dec 20 22:03:16 * HH shrugs Dec 20 22:03:54 How the world is though, man Dec 20 22:04:29 Yeah I suppose so Dec 20 22:04:39 * Morgan takes a mouthful of rum, looking around Dec 20 22:06:19 *The people are surreptitiously watching them, likely gossiping* Dec 20 22:07:14 * Morgan relaxes into his chair Dec 20 22:07:26 How long til someone gets brave enough to talk to me? Dec 20 22:09:46 * HH glances around, then smiles Dec 20 22:09:48 incoming Dec 20 22:10:15 * Morgan doesn't look Dec 20 22:11:33 *The barmaid smiles, positioning herself so he gets a good view of her chest “Can I get you anything else, your Excellency? We have some pie...” Dec 20 22:12:24 Some pie... what pie would that be? Dec 20 22:13:49 M: lamb and potato. Or we have peach cobbler with cream? Dec 20 22:14:04 * HH tries not to laugh Dec 20 22:14:46 The cobbler sounds good... we ate before we came out but somebody was so eager we skipped dessert Dec 20 22:16:07 *She smiles, watching him a little more than she ought to be* I’ll bring it right over, your Excellency Dec 20 22:16:23 * Morgan nods, thanking her Dec 20 22:22:28 * HH watches the wiggle in her walk as she goes Dec 20 22:22:55 peaches and cream, huh? Dec 20 22:23:59 Apparently so Dec 20 22:24:31 they’re gonna throw themselves at you a lot round ere Dec 20 22:24:59 * Morgan sighs, nodding Dec 20 22:25:00 I suppose so Dec 20 22:25:19 * HH smiles Dec 20 22:25:32 like I used to get it in the camps Dec 20 22:25:40 Me nods Dec 20 22:26:02 yeah... I remember Dec 20 22:26:44 guess you’re not so used to it being offered to ya on a plate, huh Dec 20 22:27:07 uhhh... no. Not at all. Dec 20 22:28:25 good job yer a good man Dec 20 22:28:48 I'm glad you think so Dec 20 22:33:32 Good enough that I could leave you ere and not even wonder if you were misbehaving Dec 20 22:33:55 * Morgan nods Dec 20 22:34:05 Absolutely Dec 20 22:35:31 Plenty of men I wouldn’t trust like tha Dec 20 22:36:36 No... but lets be honest, I'm not like most men... I've always been... well, according to some I served with, defective Dec 20 22:38:27 * HH shrugs Dec 20 22:39:24 Just a bit inhibited with the ladies, that’s all Dec 20 22:39:37 * Morgan shrugs Dec 20 22:39:38 Maybe Dec 20 22:40:58 * HH smiles “not like me” Dec 20 22:41:17 No... very much not like you Dec 20 22:46:42 * HH chuckles, glancing towards the bar “back in them olden days...” Dec 20 22:47:12 You'd have had a chance? Dec 20 22:48:38 competing with a Duke? Dec 20 22:48:54 No,when I wasn't a duke Dec 20 22:50:50 I’d have a chance now if I wanted her, which I don’t Dec 20 22:51:07 * Morgan shrugs Dec 20 22:51:10 I dunno... Dec 20 22:51:53 Hang on, you don’ think I’ve got it anymore? Dec 20 22:52:12 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Dec 20 22:52:16 Does it matter if I do? Dec 20 22:54:06 lil bit, ackshully Dec 20 22:56:20 * Morgan sips his rum Dec 20 22:56:39 No, man... more that I'm more... confident in myself now, and I have a massive... title. Dec 20 22:56:56 * HH sniggers Dec 20 22:59:14 Pretty sure our wives wouldn’ be liking us speculating Dec 20 22:59:23 No, I imagine not Dec 20 23:01:08 Sayin’ that, they were the ones deciding who they’d do what with who to save the world... Dec 20 23:01:39 * Morgan laughs Dec 20 23:01:43 Yeah... thats true Dec 20 23:03:14 We’d be screwed if we had to rely on you to do that stuff to save us all! Dec 20 23:03:57 My talents lie in flinging metal around Dec 20 23:04:06 rather than wood Dec 20 23:05:24 Can't tell if thats a sex or an archery reference... Dec 20 23:06:06 Both require hitting the right spot... Dec 20 23:06:17 I'm good at one of them Dec 20 23:08:00 * HH nods Dec 20 23:08:08 I know Dec 20 23:08:53 Oh? Dec 20 23:09:03 * Morgan takes a mouthful of blokners Dec 20 23:10:35 Yer wife tells my wife, then I have to hear it Dec 20 23:12:38 * Morgan nods Dec 20 23:13:27 unfortunate Dec 20 23:14:04 * HH nods Dec 20 23:14:31 Yep. Not gonn get better til October, either Dec 20 23:14:55 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 20 23:14:59 Sorry... Dec 20 23:18:48 * HH chuckles Dec 20 23:19:02 Be worth it to see yer wife deliriously happy Dec 20 23:20:09 * Morgan nods Dec 20 23:20:11 yeah Dec 20 23:21:40 here comes trouble Dec 20 23:22:04 * Morgan smiles a little, finishing his rum Dec 20 23:24:02 *The maid brings them both plates, again smiling at Morgan* I really hope you like it, your Excellency, and there’s more cream if you want it Dec 20 23:24:18 * HH looks at his drink Dec 20 23:24:48 * Morgan smiles Dec 20 23:25:00 Thank you... any chance of a refill of the rum? Dec 20 23:25:29 *She nods, taking the glasses* Certainly, I’ll be right back Dec 20 23:26:10 * HH smiles when she’s gone Dec 20 23:26:25 Yer title’s got an admirer, man Dec 20 23:27:24 Might be right there. Here, why do you keep sniggering about dessert? Dec 20 23:29:00 peaches and cream, man Dec 20 23:29:11 What about it? Dec 20 23:30:11 * HH chuckles Dec 20 23:30:14 fuck right off Dec 20 23:30:19 What? Dec 20 23:30:43 I’m not givin you the cream pie chat you had to give yer Da Dec 20 23:30:57 * Morgan sniggers Dec 20 23:31:04 Yeah, that was awkward Dec 20 23:31:12 wish I’d seen it Dec 20 23:31:19 I'm glad you didn't Dec 20 23:32:10 I just wanted the cream pie, not the rest Dec 20 23:32:31 * Morgan smirks, eating Dec 20 23:32:54 * HH grins to himself a moment before eating Dec 20 23:33:39 You know we're going to have to visit the other tavern, right? Dec 20 23:33:46 why? Dec 20 23:34:14 Fairness, man Dec 20 23:35:21 gonna see if you get hit on there too? Dec 20 23:35:34 If Edwards right it'll be a different sort of hitting Dec 20 23:36:14 * HH grins Dec 20 23:36:32 The sorta hitting we married men can still participate in Dec 20 23:36:53 * Morgan nods Dec 20 23:36:55 Indeed Dec 20 23:38:22 better finish eating yer cream-covered peaches Dec 20 23:38:39 * Morgan nods, eating Dec 20 23:39:10 Jeeez... at one point you’da at least grimaces Dec 20 23:39:15 gr8maced* Dec 20 23:39:34 More worldly man... seen men with bubbies and skirts Dec 20 23:39:45 * HH nods Dec 20 23:40:16 true. Can y’ imagine how bad we’da been in camp if you were like this Dec 20 23:40:26 * Morgan nods Dec 20 23:41:11 * HH starts eating Dec 20 23:41:48 Bubbies everywhere Dec 20 23:41:59 * Morgan nods Dec 20 23:42:23 Speaking of which... Dec 20 23:42:31 Hmm? Dec 20 23:44:21 *the maid brings the rum* Is there anything else, your Excellency? *she bends to wipe something off the table, making her breasts press together* Dec 20 23:45:02 I don't suppose the owners about? Dec 20 23:46:03 M: not on a Sunday, your Excellency Dec 20 23:46:43 * Morgan nods Dec 20 23:46:58 Alright... I'll call on him another day, see about setting up a tab Dec 20 23:51:07 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 20 23:52:58 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 20 23:53:06 * Molly is now known as HH Dec 20 23:53:10 M: not on a Sunday, your Excellency Dec 20 23:53:10 * Morgan nods Dec 20 23:53:10 Alright... I'll call on him another day, see about setting up a tab Dec 20 23:55:05 *She smiles* I’ll let him know you’ll come here often? Dec 20 23:55:17 * HH chokes on a mouthful of rum Dec 20 23:55:42 * Morgan smiles a little, sipping his rum Dec 20 23:55:50 Fairly, aye Dec 20 23:57:16 *She glances at HH, smiling before looking back to Morgan* Just call me if you need anything, your Excellency, my name is Tess Dec 20 23:57:33 Thank you Tess, I will do