**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jan 6 21:09:58 2024 Jan 06 21:09:58 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 06 21:15:24 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 06 21:18:13 He is a good man Jan 06 21:18:13 * Morgan nods Jan 06 21:18:13 I like him Jan 06 21:18:13 * Karlsruhe drinks the coffee in one go, cooled now Jan 06 21:18:13 Good afternoon, my Lord *he stands* Jan 06 21:18:16 * Morgan stands, inclining his head before letting him go Jan 06 21:18:18 *the clock tells him it is half after three, and by this time tomorrow he should be able to sense her location, something he has been unable to do for many days now* Jan 06 21:21:55 *Without his wife, best friends, or children, he’s at a loose end, so spends some time in the music room with both of his guitars, putting some music and lyrics to paper. Dresden brings him coffee at some point, but barely interrupts. It’s been a while since he’s had so long to himself. It’s half after six when Dresden knocks before letting himself in “M-m-my Lord, are y-y-you dr-dr-dressing for d-dinner?” Jan 06 21:24:14 What? Oh... yes, I suppose I best had Jan 06 21:26:03 * Molly looks around Jan 06 21:26:12 * Molly is now known as Dresden Jan 06 21:26:28 M-my brother played guitar. Jan 06 21:26:35 Oh? Jan 06 21:27:17 he was good too Jan 06 21:27:50 You lost him in the war? Jan 06 21:28:36 * Dresden nods Jan 06 21:28:58 Y-yes, m-my Lord Jan 06 21:30:29 * Morgan nods Jan 06 21:30:44 Will my playing cause you discomfort? Jan 06 21:30:54 * Dresden shakes his head Jan 06 21:31:02 No, m-my Lord Jan 06 21:31:48 * Morgan nods slowly Jan 06 21:32:28 Is there anything you would find easier to call me? Alice asked why I insisted on having you call me my lord when it seems the M's are particularly difficult for you Jan 06 21:34:05 * Dresden looks surprised Jan 06 21:34:32 Excellency is easier. Or just Lord Jan 06 21:34:52 I would prefer Lord of the two... if that is amenable to you Jan 06 21:35:52 Thank y-you, Lord Jan 06 21:36:09 * Morgan nods Jan 06 21:37:54 Its... difficult... I want to hear what you have to say, but I don't want you to feel I'm dragging you through something you find difficult... Jan 06 21:38:20 * Dresden shakes his head Jan 06 21:38:50 It’s just p-part of who I am, Lord Jan 06 21:39:16 * Morgan nods Jan 06 21:40:51 If you are talking, I'm never going to hurry you along by saying what I think you're trying to say... I will wait, patiently, so you never need to feel rushed. I recall a crewmate with a stammer told me he struggles more if he thinks the person he was talking to was getting impatient... like rushing to get the words out makes him stumble over them more... Jan 06 21:41:06 * Dresden smiles Jan 06 21:41:18 it’s just like th-that Jan 06 21:42:05 * Morgan nods, putting his guitar safe Jan 06 21:42:30 Not something you need to be concerned about with me or my wife... can't promise the same of the children, you know how eager they can be to get moving Jan 06 21:43:35 * Dresden nods Jan 06 21:44:01 I do Jan 06 21:44:18 * Morgan nods, standing up Jan 06 21:44:30 How close are the staff with the staff in the Graf's household? Jan 06 21:45:53 A f-few are a little. M-m-maggie’s older s-sister works there, Lord Jan 06 21:46:05 * Morgan nods Jan 06 21:46:42 I am... wary that his efforts to work with me are not genuine, or that he might be up to something to discredit our efforts here... Jan 06 21:47:54 * Dresden nods Jan 06 21:48:12 Francine c-could sp-spy? Jan 06 21:48:44 Reconnoitre... spying is about espionage... I just want some information, so that I know if his overtures are in good faith or not Jan 06 21:50:36 I c-can have a qu-qu-qu *he sighs* little word with M-Maggie about it? Jan 06 21:50:50 * Morgan nods Jan 06 21:50:53 I would appreciate that Jan 06 21:52:42 * Dresden nods “yes, Lord” Jan 06 21:53:07 How are S's for you? Jan 06 21:54:08 Not easy Jan 06 21:54:15 * Morgan nods Jan 06 21:54:21 Alright, we'll forget that then Jan 06 21:55:41 Will y-you require any sp-special arrangements for Lady Koertig’s return? Jan 06 21:57:12 We will all be taking some time to be reunited with our respective wives... Jan 06 21:57:53 * Dresden nods Jan 06 21:58:51 Fresh sh-sheeets and towels. Fresh flowers too? Jan 06 21:59:02 * Morgan nods Jan 06 21:59:32 Yes, please... I'm going to see if I can acquire some full bloom roses for the beds for each of them Jan 06 22:00:09 The thorns m-m-might hurt them Jan 06 22:01:15 True... Jan 06 22:02:23 * Dresden ponders this Jan 06 22:04:43 All flowers would st-stain the sh-sheets Jan 06 22:04:50 * Morgan nods Jan 06 22:04:55 Yes, they would Jan 06 22:05:04 And then we'd have a lot to make up to the staff Jan 06 22:05:40 * Dresden nods Jan 06 22:06:25 Cook could m-make them a little cream cake each? Jan 06 22:06:38 * Morgan nods Jan 06 22:06:40 That'd be nice Jan 06 22:09:03 I can s-see to it. For the children too? Jan 06 22:09:21 * Morgan nods Jan 06 22:09:37 Best had, make them feel involved too... and Claudia and Uinise Jan 06 22:10:18 * Dresden nods Jan 06 22:10:37 Y-yes, Lord Jan 06 22:10:46 * Morgan nods Jan 06 22:10:49 Thank you, Dresden Jan 06 22:12:03 * Dresden inclines his head before going Jan 06 22:12:23 * Morgan heads up to get changed and check the mirrors Jan 06 22:14:30 *HH’s says: Settled in to the inn, me and Varick are going to have a few pints of blokners, I’m going to let him order, being the Duke’s current heir. All good here. Let me know how my special girl is” Jan 06 22:15:07 * Morgan puts it away, checking Mollys Jan 06 22:18:42 *it says Six: My god, can this trip feel any longer?! I am so desperate to be at home with you again. We chat, read, and sew, and occassionally go on deck, but none of it is what I really need. I miss you, I am parched without you. Yours, MKxx” Jan 06 22:19:30 * Morgan leaves a note that simply says 'soon. We'll talk tonight' Jan 06 22:21:01 *there’s no change* Jan 06 22:21:26 * Morgan washes, gets changed and heads down for dinner Jan 06 22:23:02 *There’s only Edward and Alice to eat with. They are trading funny little stories about Florrie when he arrives* Jan 06 22:25:09 * Morgan sits down Jan 06 22:27:20 * Dresden is now known as Edward Jan 06 22:27:34 Morgan, how are you? Jan 06 22:28:15 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 06 22:28:18 Out of sorts Jan 06 22:29:20 whyso? Jan 06 22:31:31 * Morgan shrugs, sipping his drink Jan 06 22:31:39 I'm at a decidedly loose end... Jan 06 22:31:58 * Edward nods Jan 06 22:32:26 Tomorrow evening you will be surrounded by the mayhem of five more women, and Heinzharold Jan 06 22:33:07 * Morgan nods Jan 06 22:33:13 Aye, I will Jan 06 22:34:26 Then you will lament your solitude Jan 06 22:35:26 No... I don't think I will Jan 06 22:36:13 A: I th8nk she’s lucky to have someone so keen to have her home Jan 06 22:37:14 * Morgan nods Jan 06 22:37:20 I miss her terribly Jan 06 22:38:56 A: have you always been quite romantic? Jan 06 22:39:35 Not in our early days together... I was... lets say difficult Jan 06 22:40:53 A: what about with your late wife? Jan 06 22:41:25 I was much easier to be around then... we were always quite romantic Jan 06 22:42:10 * Edward drinks a mouthful of wine, staying quiet Jan 06 22:42:38 Now you’re that way again? Jan 06 22:42:43 A:* Jan 06 22:42:59 Mostly, I think Jan 06 22:45:17 A: You look loving Jan 06 22:46:40 * Edward nods “I concur. You’ve made excellent progress since the summer” Jan 06 22:47:53 * Morgan nods Jan 06 22:48:03 I feel like I have Jan 06 22:49:27 * Edward nods, and they all get served, waiting for Morgan to start to eat first Jan 06 22:50:10 * Morgan smiles slightly Jan 06 22:50:17 Its always so tempting just to wait... and wait... Jan 06 22:50:21 * Morgan starts eating Jan 06 23:11:53 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 06 23:50:45 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)