**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Feb 13 17:48:41 2024 Feb 13 17:48:41 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Feb 13 18:46:16 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Feb 13 18:47:32 Make some noise and we'll bugger off back to the dining room and get started Feb 13 18:47:32 * HH nods, looking around them before wolf-whistling loudly and legging it towards the dining room Feb 13 18:47:32 * Morgan mutters, following him Feb 13 18:47:32 *Edward calls him just as he is about to get into the dining room* Morgan? Feb 13 18:47:32 Yes? Feb 13 18:47:34 E: Did you just wolf-whistle?! Feb 13 18:47:38 No, I didn't... why aren't you ready for dinner? Feb 13 18:49:55 *Edward frowns* it is already seven?! Feb 13 18:50:38 Near as dammit Feb 13 18:50:57 E: time got away from me... Feb 13 18:51:29 Lost in her thighs huh Feb 13 18:54:09 *Edward smiles a little* Not at this time, no Feb 13 18:54:42 Uh huh. I'll see you in a moment, yes? Feb 13 18:55:00 *Edward nods* Feb 13 18:55:12 E: you will Feb 13 18:55:24 * Morgan inclines his head before heading to the dining room Feb 13 18:56:01 *Alice has joined Molly and Inga* Feb 13 18:56:55 * Morgan looks over at HeinzHarold Feb 13 18:57:03 Thanks for that(!) Feb 13 18:57:19 *HH grins* Welcome, man Feb 13 18:57:25 what did he do? Feb 13 18:57:45 Left me holding the baby, so to speak Feb 13 18:57:54 Which baby? Feb 13 18:58:02 *HH chuckles* Feb 13 18:58:45 He decided the best way to get Edwards attention was to wolf whistle then ran away Feb 13 18:58:59 * Molly smiles “Oh Heinzharold!” Feb 13 18:59:14 *HH grins again* worked didn’ it? Feb 13 18:59:26 yes... it did Feb 13 18:59:40 I: Are they not coming? Feb 13 19:00:36 Uuhhh... yes Feb 13 19:00:51 $not anymore!$ Feb 13 19:01:26 $No... not lost in her thighs yet$ Feb 13 19:01:47 *HH sniggers* Feb 13 19:02:02 [what am I missing?] Feb 13 19:02:30 [we caught Edward and Mina getting... reacquainted Feb 13 19:02:40 HH: $be like in Graben when he fainted because it’s her time of the month$ Feb 13 19:03:09 [As a hostess, I should be disapproving and offended...] Feb 13 19:03:30 [there was nothing that'd require a room in a brothel] Feb 13 19:04:19 [given what you were doing to me in the main room there, that could still be a lot!] Feb 13 19:04:57 * Morgan looks away, blushing Feb 13 19:05:47 *Verity and Martha come in* Feb 13 19:08:16 * Morgan goes to them Feb 13 19:08:19 Mother, mama Feb 13 19:09:55 *Verity looks around the dining room with a smile* Dear boy, isn’t this lovely Feb 13 19:10:05 * Morgan nods, smiling Feb 13 19:10:13 I think so Feb 13 19:11:18 *Martha nods* It’s very nice Feb 13 19:11:48 The grounds are bigger than I expected... Feb 13 19:12:19 V: Your Father had been here once before, pheasant shooting I believe Feb 13 19:12:34 * Morgan nods Feb 13 19:12:55 We've spent a bit of time swimming in the lake.. its not as cold as I'd like though Feb 13 19:14:07 *Verity smiles* It’s spring already. It will be colder in winter Feb 13 19:14:42 * Morgan nods, unconsciously tugging his cuffs lower Feb 13 19:14:57 I really liked swimming in the lake in Graben at Prophets Mass... -really- cold Feb 13 19:18:59 * Molly smiles, moving a little closer Feb 13 19:19:30 We were swimming in it at midnight on New Year’s Eve, it was cold and clear, the sky was so beautiful Feb 13 19:19:49 *Verity smiles* How romantic Feb 13 19:20:40 Ma: I hope you were wrapped up warm, Moll, you wouldn’t want to have risked a chill Feb 13 19:21:14 HH: $you kept her warm all night!$ Feb 13 19:23:41 We had blankets and a fire all in place mama Feb 13 19:25:53 *She nods* You’re very sensible about Moll’s weak chest Feb 13 19:26:20 HH: He’s always weighing it up before making decisions Feb 13 19:26:51 $shut up$ Feb 13 19:27:00 * Molly and Inga both look at HH. Verity and Martha don’t seem to get it Feb 13 19:28:57 [should we introduce Mama to Alice, or would it be more pleasant to sit on a hedgehog?] Feb 13 19:29:16 [it'd be the proper thing to do I suppose] Feb 13 19:30:00 [do you wish me to?] Feb 13 19:32:59 mama... I'd like you to meet Alice... Feb 13 19:34:54 *Martha briefly inclines her head, and Alice curtsies just a little* A: I’m pleased to meet you, Frau Forrester Feb 13 19:35:23 *Martha nods* Yes, Morgan speaks highly of you Feb 13 19:36:21 * Morgan nods slightly, taking out his pocket watch and checking the time Feb 13 19:37:40 *It’s one minute before seven* Feb 13 19:38:35 *Alice doesn’t say anymore, but Inga engages her in conversation. Edward and Mina come in* Feb 13 19:40:12 Ah, there you are Feb 13 19:41:22 *Greetings are given all around, and the staff start preparing* Feb 13 19:41:33 Mina: Our apologies, Morgan Feb 13 19:41:56 * Molly watches Mina, who doesn’t look particularly apologetic Feb 13 19:42:59 * Morgan watches her seriously for a moment before nodding slightly Feb 13 19:45:59 Ve: Dear boy, shall we be seated? Feb 13 19:46:05 Yes, lets Feb 13 19:50:21 *His space is at the head of this table, and even when Faulk is here in a few days it will still be Morgan’s place, with Molly to his left. His Mother is sat to his right. Martha is next to Molly, then HH, Inga, and Alice. Edward then Mina are on Verity’s, and Uinise should be next with Claudia, but neither are here Feb 13 19:51:17 * Morgan sighs Feb 13 19:51:25 I don't suppose anyone knows where Claudia and Uinise are? Feb 13 19:54:26 HH: They were coming back through Kempten when we were setting off, they’re staying there for dinner, gonna see a man about learning how to blow glass Feb 13 19:54:50 Right, okay... Feb 13 19:54:56 * Morgan signals for the staff to serve Feb 13 19:57:14 *They start to do so once everyone is seated* Feb 13 19:57:50 Ed: Does Uinise often get interested in such tasks? Feb 13 19:59:09 She has a very inquisitive mind Feb 13 20:02:02 * Molly smiles “I think it’d be easier to understand if you had come with us to Capperlucia, Edward. When everything is done differently somewhere, it becomes very fascinating to learn almost anything” Feb 13 20:02:40 *Edward smiles* I suppose it would Feb 13 20:02:57 *Everyone waits for Morgan to start eating* Feb 13 20:03:07 * Morgan does so, picking at his food Feb 13 20:03:14 They've never seen ice... Feb 13 20:04:41 *Mina smiles* Graben would be quite the delight then Feb 13 20:04:56 *the others start eating* Feb 13 20:07:07 They've got these things called... coconuts... they drink the water and eat the inside of it... Feb 13 20:08:15 Mar: But nuts are so small! Feb 13 20:08:42 HH $now you know more about your father in law than you needed!$ Feb 13 20:09:02 * Morgan holds his hands apart, about the size of a coconut Feb 13 20:09:19 These are about this big Feb 13 20:09:54 HH: $now you’re just boasting$ Feb 13 20:10:13 Mar: But it’s got water in it? Feb 13 20:10:33 Yes... but it has a flavour... a nasty one, but they seem to love it Feb 13 20:10:41 *HH just grins at Morgan before sipping his wine* Feb 13 20:10:52 [what is wrong with Heinzharold?] Feb 13 20:11:05 [he thinks he's funny] Feb 13 20:11:32 Mar: Do they soil quickly? Feb 13 20:11:35 spoil* Feb 13 20:11:51 Not quick enough for my liking Feb 13 20:12:05 [is he making jokes about the thick white liquid that comes from the nuts?] Feb 13 20:12:15 *everyone laughs* Feb 13 20:12:45 [not you as well... he's going about how I now know something about your father] Feb 13 20:13:06 [I dont’ get it, my love] Feb 13 20:13:19 [we're talking about nuts being small...] Feb 13 20:13:30 I: I quite liked the coconuts. They’re very hairy though Feb 13 20:13:49 [oh dear!] Feb 13 20:13:50 * Morgan glances at Edward Feb 13 20:14:41 Edward is busily keeping an eye on both Mina and Alice* Feb 13 20:16:50 * Morgan eats some Feb 13 20:18:01 *the others chat about the Capperlucian food a little while before HH says* Those pork ball things, they were good Feb 13 20:18:24 * Morgan nods Feb 13 20:18:28 Yes, they were Feb 13 20:19:03 * Molly smiles “It’s almost worth going back just for those!” Feb 13 20:19:35 Mar: You aren’t going back again, are you?! *she looks to Morgan* Feb 13 20:19:47 That rather depends on the Eisenfurst Feb 13 20:20:42 *Edward also looks a little concerned* I thought you were handing it over? Feb 13 20:21:39 You forget we have to get his consent no a replacement ambassador... Feb 13 20:24:07 *Martha is frowning a little, and Inga looks a bit concerned* Feb 13 20:24:30 * Molly smiles “I’m sure it’ll all be fine” Feb 13 20:26:07 HH: $can’t make you go if she’s knocked up, right?$ Feb 13 20:26:48 $Maybe$ Feb 13 20:28:18 *Now HH looks a bit concerned too* Feb 13 20:28:56 * Molly looks around them all before looking to Verity, the only one who doesn’t either know or strongly suspect Feb 13 20:29:51 Did you have time to complete the outfits for the childrens’ baptism? Feb 13 20:33:59 *Verity nods, smiling* Yes I did. You have the sashes, don’t you, dear boy? Feb 13 20:34:18 * Morgan nods Feb 13 20:34:20 I do, yes Feb 13 20:36:15 Ve: I’m sure they’ll look very handsome Feb 13 20:37:26 * Morgan nods Feb 13 20:37:29 I've no doubt Feb 13 20:37:58 Mar: Have you bought a dress, Moll? Feb 13 20:38:30 * Molly shakes her head “I’m making one from Capperlucian fabric” Feb 13 20:38:54 Mar: You don’t have very long, is it near finished? Feb 13 20:39:24 * Molly shrugs a little “Ummm nearly, Mama” Feb 13 20:42:23 Mar: Why don’t I help you with it? Feb 13 20:42:54 Oh, uhh... It’s not too far from completion Feb 13 20:43:10 HH: $that’s what she said$ Feb 13 20:43:19 $Shut up$ Feb 13 20:45:58 *Martha nods, eating quietly* Feb 13 20:46:41 *Verity watches them* I’m sure you’ll be able to to find things we can do to help, dear boy Feb 13 20:47:09 * Morgan nods Feb 13 20:47:12 I've no doubt Feb 13 20:49:56 Mar: It would be nice to spend time with my grandchildren Feb 13 20:50:24 How about... we take them for a little walk around the grounds tomorrow? Feb 13 20:52:30 *Martha nods* Then Molly can get on with her dress Feb 13 20:52:55 [We don’t want me naked in church!] Feb 13 20:53:28 * Morgan nods Feb 13 20:56:11 *they start to talk about outfits, Edward giving opinions on colour choices. This seems to keep all the women engaged, though there’s much less chat between Alice, Mina, and Martha* Feb 13 20:56:30 $outnumbered by girls, man, and not in a sexy way$ Feb 13 20:57:26 $Quite. There's no fighting though so I'll take that for now$ Feb 13 20:58:05 $yeah, same$ Feb 13 20:59:28 * Morgan watches the others, sipping his drink Feb 13 20:59:55 *the chat stays quite neutral about the baptisms, guests and house, until eventually it’s time for the ladies to traditionally go to the drawing room* Feb 13 21:00:33 [how do you think we should handle this?] Feb 13 21:02:20 [conventionally, I think?] Feb 13 21:02:53 [I'll leave them in your hands then] Feb 13 21:05:04 [alright] Feb 13 21:06:00 * Molly stands, inviting them to join her. This leaves Morgan with Heinzharold and Edward, the latter of whom sighs deeply once the doors are shut behind them and he has a glass of port Feb 13 21:06:07 * Molly is now known as Edward Feb 13 21:06:58 Whats wrong Edward? Feb 13 21:08:57 It isn’t easy balancing all these women Feb 13 21:09:48 Y'think? Feb 13 21:11:26 * Edward looks at him “how do you think Mother is taking it all?” Feb 13 21:12:20 She liked Alice, I think.. tomorrow may be difficult though Feb 13 21:13:06 * Edward nods Feb 13 21:13:36 Would you be available to keep Mina company? Feb 13 21:15:22 I'm not sure I'll be good company... or that she will want me around... Feb 13 21:18:09 HH: I can keep her comp’ny if you want, at a loose end meself with no building work Feb 13 21:18:56 * Edward nods “Thank you, Heinzharold. She might like to see how your house is coming along, providing it isn’t too muddy or dangerous” Feb 13 21:19:44 HH: $you pair have -very- different taste in women!$ Feb 13 21:19:56 $Oh yeah... except we didn't way back$ Feb 13 21:20:28 $Nope. Good job you and Mina didn’t end up rolling in the hay!$ Feb 13 21:20:38 HH: No problem, man Feb 13 21:21:24 It'll be alright Feb 13 21:22:41 * Edward nods “It has to be done” Feb 13 21:23:10 * Morgan nods, drinking his port Feb 13 21:23:52 * Edward and HH do likewise Feb 13 21:24:30 I hope you have stocked up on drink, brother Feb 13 21:24:56 Yes, I have catered for your friends Feb 13 21:26:01 * Edward nods Feb 13 21:26:29 I’m sure they won’t thieve too much of your alcohol... Feb 13 21:27:30 Its alright, I've hired some men to turn them upside down and turn out their pockets when they leave Feb 13 21:27:48 * Edward chuckles Feb 13 21:27:56 Make sure they do Yensid Feb 13 21:28:35 I dread to think where he'd hide things Feb 13 21:30:22 *HH sniggers, and Edward snorts* Feb 13 21:30:37 HH: Got a hidden pocket? Feb 13 21:31:04 Wouldn't like to say Feb 13 21:32:07 I believe it would be in the rear of his trousers Feb 13 21:32:31 Fairly sure thats called a prison pocket... Feb 13 21:33:16 *HH chuckles* Feb 13 21:33:28 I am afraid that one has missed me Feb 13 21:33:43 I'll have Yensid explain it to you Feb 13 21:34:31 Why did you choose to invite him? Feb 13 21:36:14 A few reasons... he helped me a great deal when it came to capturing Marcheline... which has set me on quite the course, and improved my standing with the Eisenfurst. He helped us capture Dau... most importantly, he is our fathers -friend- and took care of him when they were younger Feb 13 21:37:05 HH: Might have some money for ya too Feb 13 21:38:10 Thats possible Feb 13 21:38:47 What for? Feb 13 21:39:28 He was selling the drawings we found upstairs Feb 13 21:39:50 * Edward nods Feb 13 21:40:21 I wish you luck then Feb 13 21:40:30 Luck? Feb 13 21:40:49 In selling them Feb 13 21:41:02 He'll manage it, I've no doubt. Feb 13 21:41:28 He could sell rat poison to rats Feb 13 21:41:44 * Morgan nods Feb 13 21:41:48 Yes, he could Feb 13 21:42:33 HH: ‘s because he’s so unlikeable, you wanna rip him off, and he manages to make it seem like you’ll be able to Feb 13 21:43:07 He's surprisingly principled Feb 13 21:43:35 He is a strange man Feb 13 21:44:38 * Morgan shrugs Feb 13 21:44:44 He makes more sense as you spend time with him Feb 13 21:46:40 HH: Sounds like he’s tryinna pinch my best friend Feb 13 21:47:24 No, he enjoys making me uncomfortable too much for that Feb 13 21:48:43 * Edward sips his port “How does he do that?” Feb 13 21:49:58 well... as an example... when he caught Marcheline, he had her tied naked to a bed Feb 13 21:51:16 * Edward nods Feb 13 21:51:24 I believe you’ve told me before Feb 13 21:51:36 They weren't sailors knots Feb 13 21:52:07 *Hh chooses to hold his tongue, for a change* Feb 13 21:52:15 Knots are knots, surely? Feb 13 21:52:43 Landlubbers... Feb 13 21:54:44 *HH nods* Feb 13 21:55:16 * Edward waves it away “You’re uncomfortable that he uses the wrong knots?” Feb 13 21:56:06 I wonder if... perhaps you are too innocent to understand... Feb 13 21:56:22 * Edward snorts Feb 13 21:56:36 Unlikely, brother Feb 13 21:57:58 well... some people like to be tied up... or... spanked... -those- knots would be useless on a ship Feb 13 21:58:32 * Edward nods “Yes, I am aware of those things...” Feb 13 21:59:06 $reckon Mina spanks him? mebbie that’s what they were doing in the drawing room$ Feb 13 21:59:17 $possibly$ Feb 13 21:59:37 well... he didn't tie her up like someone ties a prisoner Feb 13 22:00:25 * Edward nods “you thought it was an invitation?” Feb 13 22:01:51 Don't be daft... but I questioned whether -he- had... y'know... Feb 13 22:02:43 Did he hit you? He has a deep disapproval of rape Feb 13 22:03:17 Well -I- didn't know that... He was clearly disgusted and it did rather cause a minor shift in my view of him Feb 13 22:03:34 * Edward nods Feb 13 22:03:52 Go on, brother Feb 13 22:05:25 Where most people would keep those proclivities private, he doesn't seem to... primarily to make me uncomfortable I think Feb 13 22:06:14 * Edward nods “People have their quirks and foibles, if he wants to expose himself that way, it does not have to embarrass you” Feb 13 22:06:35 He's said himself he enjoys making people uncomfortable Feb 13 22:07:16 HH: [hang on... that’s why he taught Molly to tie up a prisoner?!] Feb 13 22:08:38 $Thats no prisoners knot man$ Feb 13 22:09:36 HH: [sounds like that was helpful when you tied her up in Edward’s lakehouse] Feb 13 22:10:11 $Maybe$ Feb 13 22:10:16 * Edward nods “He’s a strange man” Feb 13 22:11:07 And yet... he wanted to split the sale of the drawings fifty fifty... until I suggested we both take forty... Feb 13 22:11:12 HH: $you and Yensid got something in common now, aside from the smell$ Feb 13 22:11:33 What would you do with the remainder? Feb 13 22:11:37 $You mean that smell that follows me around?$ Feb 13 22:11:51 Its being donated to the orphanage Holzheim grew up in Feb 13 22:12:20 $you’re going to have to get up much earlier in the morning to catch me out, dickhead$ Feb 13 22:12:33 * Edward smiles “That is generous” Feb 13 22:13:09 He tried to tell me he agreed to it because Id get less but I don't buy it Feb 13 22:13:24 No, I agree Feb 13 22:14:06 $Not trying to catch you out... but you thought the same thing I did...$ Feb 13 22:14:18 God alone knows how much he'll get for it all Feb 13 22:14:40 HH: should get twice as much for the massive one Feb 13 22:14:57 The massive one of what? Feb 13 22:15:20 *HH times sipping his port so it becomes Morgan’s problem* Feb 13 22:15:36 The massive one of a massive one Feb 13 22:15:57 A manhood? Feb 13 22:16:03 * Morgan nods Feb 13 22:16:22 HH: More like a gianthood, really Feb 13 22:17:26 * Morgan nods Feb 13 22:17:29 * Edward laughs “I wondered where I’d left that self-portrait!” Feb 13 22:18:53 Self portrait of a massive dick... sounds about right... Feb 13 22:19:19 HH grins at Morgan: Now I know he’s tryinna boast about his size, but that -does- sound a lot like he said he’s a massive dick. Feb 13 22:20:18 * Edward takes it with good grace, laughing “yes, I suppose it does” Feb 13 22:20:30 * Morgan chuckles Feb 13 22:42:41 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 13 23:20:53 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)