**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Dec 21 00:01:17 2023 Dec 21 00:01:17 *She goes back to work* Dec 21 00:01:55 * HH looks at him before rolling his eyes and eating the cobbler Dec 21 00:02:21 What? Dec 21 00:04:29 She’s definitely doin it on purpose Dec 21 00:04:41 Doing what? Dec 21 00:06:08 Flirting with ya Dec 21 00:07:23 Can that be done accidentally? Dec 21 00:08:53 Oh yeah, I gotta be careful not to Dec 21 00:09:49 Huh... *he shrugs* Dec 21 00:10:56 * HH eats the rest of his food Dec 21 00:11:15 * Morgan does likewise, finishing his drinks afterwards Dec 21 00:11:19 Could do the other one tomorrow Dec 21 00:12:12 You wanting to go home? Dec 21 00:13:37 figured you’d wann be there incase yer lassie turns up Dec 21 00:13:56 * Morgan checks the time Dec 21 00:14:55 *It’s quarter before ten* Dec 21 00:16:15 I suppose we best had... doubt she'll be around for a good while though Dec 21 00:17:00 Up to you man Dec 21 00:18:04 We'll drop in the other one for a quick drink... don't want them thinking we favour one over the other Dec 21 00:20:17 * HH nods. The barmaid waves when he goes. The other tavern has a much less friendly maid, and the atmosphere is worse. there’s no fighting, and even though no one is directly rude, he can tell the people there are not very keen on the newcomers Dec 21 00:21:06 * Morgan doesn't hurry his drink, leaving enough behind the bar for a round of drinks for all the patrons when they leave Dec 21 00:21:54 * HH wanders back towards the house “Bribery, eh?” Dec 21 00:22:41 Mmhmm... cant be bad if I buy them a drink but don't expect them to accept my company Dec 21 00:23:48 Never given me such kind treatment *he grins* Dec 21 00:24:30 I give you things... Dec 21 00:25:47 yeah... like time to see my wife’s bubbies, which I’m grateful for Dec 21 00:26:14 * Morgan nods Dec 21 00:26:17 So I heard Dec 21 00:28:23 Mebbie you’ll get lucky an get to see yers Dec 21 00:28:33 Oh I did Dec 21 00:28:46 Though mostly through necessity, Emil wanted feeding Dec 21 00:29:13 * HH chuckles Dec 21 00:29:16 unlucky Dec 21 00:29:57 Wasn't complaining Dec 21 00:30:29 Bit obscured though Dec 21 00:30:39 * Morgan nods Dec 21 00:30:50 I suppose Dec 21 00:31:44 * HH whistles the peaches and cream song as they walk back “Think mebbie we just don’t mention Tess?” Dec 21 00:32:05 Think maybe you're overthinking it Dec 21 00:32:20 * HH chuckles Dec 21 00:32:31 Expert on flirting women now, are ya? Dec 21 00:33:22 No... but I still think your'e overreacting Dec 21 00:51:50 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 21 01:33:43 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 21 11:08:33 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 21 13:34:38 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 21 22:37:26 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 21 22:38:35 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 21 22:40:29 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 21 23:12:07 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 21 23:12:47 Bit obscured though Dec 21 23:12:47 * Morgan nods Dec 21 23:12:47 I suppose Dec 21 23:12:47 * HH whistles the peaches and cream song as they walk back “Think mebbie we just don’t mention Tess?” Dec 21 23:12:47 Think maybe you're overthinking it Dec 21 23:12:52 * HH chuckles Dec 21 23:12:54 Expert on flirting women now, are ya? Dec 21 23:12:56 No... but I still think your'e overreacting Dec 21 23:14:12 *HH doesn’t mention her again on the way back. Ballard is waiting in the hall curled up beside the chair where the night butler dozes Dec 21 23:14:41 * Morgan crouches down, fussing the dog Dec 21 23:15:18 *the clock chimes eleven quietly, the butler waking and standing up “Good evening, my Lord” Dec 21 23:15:44 Evening... anything to report? Dec 21 23:15:53 B: Nothing, my Lord Dec 21 23:16:23 * Morgan sheds his coat, putting it away Dec 21 23:16:53 *HH does likewise* Dec 21 23:17:13 B: I let Ballard out at about half ten, my Lord Dec 21 23:17:40 * Morgan nods, thanking him Dec 21 23:17:52 Could you arrange for coffee to be brought to my room? Dec 21 23:18:18 B: immediately m my Lord Dec 21 23:18:42 * Morgan nods, making for the stairs, calling the dog Dec 21 23:19:15 *HH walks up the main stairs with Morgan, separating to go their different ways* Night man Dec 21 23:19:21 g'night Dec 21 23:20:30 *Ballard is just getting settled on his bed in Morgan’s room when the coffee is brought by Dresden, who asks if he is needed for anything else tonight Dec 21 23:21:35 * Morgan thanks him, assuming him it can wait til morning and bidding him goodnight Dec 21 23:22:08 *This leaves Morgan the peace and quiet of his own room* Dec 21 23:22:24 * Morgan gets the mirror out, uncovering it and setting it up Dec 21 23:27:02 *It says: I am all prettied up and covered in borrowed jewels, but my dress was a tight squeeze and I had to loosen it a little after the maid had finished. I am assured I look so beautiful it would make you giddy! I will check the mirror as soon as we are back. I hope things are improved. I miss you. my love, MKxx* Dec 21 23:27:43 * Morgan leaves it uncovered, finding a book to read while he waits Dec 21 23:31:20 *Being so unsettled in, what he finds is a trashy castillean romance novel* Dec 21 23:31:50 * Morgan grunts, putting it back and looking for something else Dec 21 23:35:03 *The only other thing up here is the military history of eisen * Dec 21 23:35:24 * Morgan smiles a little, settling down with the book, drinking his coffee as he reads Dec 21 23:36:56 *it’s vaguely familiar, and quite engrossing, disturbed from the story of a siege where everyone had tunnelled out only to encircle and annihilate the siegers from the rear by a brief “ahem” Dec 21 23:37:45 * Morgan looks up Dec 21 23:41:32 * Molly is smiling. Her hair is still up, make up still done, diamonds and pearls in her ears and at her throat, in a dusky green dress with a lace fichu. She looks a little flushed Dec 21 23:41:41 Good evening, your Excellency Dec 21 23:41:49 blossom... are you alright? Dec 21 23:41:54 * Molly nods Dec 21 23:42:15 I am. I let the maid loosen my laces but have sent her away Dec 21 23:42:23 * Morgan nods Dec 21 23:42:29 You look a little red in the cheeks... Dec 21 23:42:39 * Molly nods Dec 21 23:43:22 I’ve been eager to get back to you all evening, and I couldn’t dodge a glass of champagne without arousing suspicion Dec 21 23:43:38 I see Dec 21 23:43:45 You look wonderful Dec 21 23:43:52 * Molly smiles Dec 21 23:44:18 I am pleased you think so. I haven’t been so dressed up since the feast night in Capperlucia Dec 21 23:44:29 * Morgan nods Dec 21 23:44:33 You enjoyed the opera? Dec 21 23:45:51 * Molly nods Dec 21 23:45:59 oh yes, it was wonderful! Dec 21 23:46:12 * Morgan nods Dec 21 23:46:14 good Dec 21 23:53:03 * Molly nods Dec 21 23:53:36 Star-crossed lovers, mistaken identity, a poisoning... the usual tragedies Dec 21 23:53:42 * Morgan nods Dec 21 23:53:45 indeed Dec 21 23:54:30 * Molly smiles Dec 21 23:54:55 I wish you had been there, but I would no doubt have been distracted by you... Dec 21 23:55:08 * Morgan shrugs Dec 21 23:55:09 Perhaps Dec 21 23:56:56 No doubt at all... *she smiles* this absence is driving me mad! Dec 21 23:58:24 Only a few more days Dec 21 23:59:31 * Molly sighs dramatically Dec 21 23:59:36 “Only?!”