**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Feb 26 19:15:43 2024 Feb 26 19:15:43 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Feb 26 19:38:13 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Feb 26 19:40:05 Ed: That is a awful name. Feb 26 19:40:05 Says you who likes Hildebrand... Feb 26 19:40:05 *HH feigns looking really hurt* Feb 26 19:40:05 Ed: I do not, but I will use it as a middle name in honour of Mother and Father’s hopes to have had another child Feb 26 19:40:05 *They had chosen to do likewise, using Violet for a daughter’s middle name, Konstanza Violet Inga Koertig. Feb 26 19:40:08 * Morgan nods Feb 26 19:40:10 We have had a similar thought... Feb 26 19:40:13 E: Wonderful! Brumhilde is all yours. Feb 26 19:40:15 No thanks... we've already decided on another Feb 26 19:40:58 * Molly gently strokes his palm with her thumb Feb 26 19:41:58 *Edward nods* Mina and I have had a rough idea since we first met Feb 26 19:42:39 * Morgan nods, looking at Alice Feb 26 19:42:46 How did you decide on Florence? Feb 26 19:43:18 A: it’s a place in Vodacce that I liked Feb 26 19:43:51 HH: If Morgan had to name his kid after a place in Vodacce he liked, it’d never have a name! Feb 26 19:44:24 Uhhhh... Its not the country I dislike... Feb 26 19:44:51 A: what do you dislike? Feb 26 19:45:58 * Morgan looks a little uncomfortable Feb 26 19:46:01 Pretty much everyone in it Feb 26 19:47:31 E: The best person I met in Vodacce didn’t even belong there Feb 26 19:48:18 *Alices smiles at this* You seemed quite fond of the barman! Feb 26 19:49:01 *Edward chuckles* I’d forgotten him... what was his name... Lorenzo? Feb 26 19:49:55 *Alice smiles as she shakes her head* Alphonso. *Edward laughs* Alphonso with the hat! Feb 26 19:50:19 HH watches Morgan: $friendly...$ Feb 26 19:50:59 $Yes.$ Feb 26 19:51:54 Alice mimics the Vodacceman: I throw hat, an’ what it hands on you drink! Feb 26 19:52:51 *Edward laughs* Which worked until he knocked over the bottle of tequila from Castille, followed by a candle Feb 26 19:53:47 Alice nods, flapping her hands and blowing, still doing the accent: My bar! itsa hot! *the others are laughing* Feb 26 19:55:30 * Morgan watches them Feb 26 19:56:10 *Edward laughs, doing a very thick Vodacce accent* Itsa the hottest bar in the town! Feb 26 19:56:26 *Alice laughs, nodding* Feb 26 19:56:40 [whats wrong, my love?] Feb 26 19:57:56 [I'm not entirely sure] Feb 26 19:59:47 * Molly gently squeezes his hand, steering the conversation to accents, and what hers had been like before David got into his head that his wife and children should speak properly Feb 26 20:00:35 Mine's not the same as it was... Feb 26 20:01:01 HH: Y’ always had a talent for it Feb 26 20:01:16 * Morgan nods Feb 26 20:01:28 Used to sound much more like you... Feb 26 20:03:18 HH: yep Feb 26 20:03:57 * Morgan nods Feb 26 20:04:53 E: I was always more formal in my speech Feb 26 20:05:36 * Morgan nods Feb 26 20:05:57 In everything... I remember you glaring at me when I didn't speak 'properly' Feb 26 20:06:48 E: That is how the tutors expected us to speak Feb 26 20:07:32 * Morgan nods Feb 26 20:07:39 I recall mine not liking me at all Feb 26 20:08:08 HH: Good taste then *he grins* Feb 26 20:08:28 I: would you like me to hit him for you? Feb 26 20:08:40 * Morgan shrugs Feb 26 20:08:41 [I feel somewhat guilty...] Feb 26 20:08:45 Can't really argue with it Feb 26 20:08:48 [why?] Feb 26 20:09:21 [I didn’t even think to invite Uinise] Feb 26 20:10:43 [given that they didn't join us for lunch and naffed off into town last night, I don't think she minds] Feb 26 20:12:32 [I’m not sure how they can keep so busy!] Feb 26 20:13:59 As we were earlier perhaps Feb 26 20:16:10 * Molly blushes, turning her face to his arm [perhaps not quite so exploratory!] Feb 26 20:16:27 [no... perhaps not] Feb 26 20:17:00 HH: $you tormenting your lassie?$ Feb 26 20:18:55 $Not especially$ Feb 26 20:19:50 HH: $was just thinking she looks really happy$ Feb 26 20:21:43 * Morgan nods slightly, smiling a little Feb 26 20:23:09 *they all chat away as they go, Kiev five miles from home. She squished up against him, still holding his hand* Feb 26 20:23:16 [this is noce] Feb 26 20:23:23 nice* Feb 26 20:23:28 [yes, it is] Feb 26 20:27:09 [it’s not often we are in physical contact this long apart from when we sleep] Feb 26 20:27:38 [no, that is true Feb 26 20:28:51 [It’s very nice for me] Feb 26 20:29:09 * Morgan nods a little Feb 26 20:29:14 [indeed it is] Feb 26 20:32:54 *It’s around half after six when the coach pulls up outside a theatre. It’s not as fancy as in Freiburg by a long way, but it’s quite smart looking Feb 26 20:33:39 * Morgan sits back, closing his eyes and breathing slowly Feb 26 20:35:00 [what troubles you?] Feb 26 20:35:34 [just... preparing...] Feb 26 20:39:14 *The coachmen open the door* CM: We’re here, your Excellency Feb 26 20:39:40 * Morgan nods, opening his eyes and getting out of the coach, turning to assist Molly Feb 26 20:41:49 * Molly gets down carefully before thanking him. There are already several people outside the building watching them curiously Feb 26 20:42:29 * Morgan moves a little away from the coach, wating for the rest of his party to leave the coach Feb 26 20:44:23 *They all do so, HH helping Inga down, which means Edward hands Alice our. A man dressed fancily approaches and bows “Your Excellency” Feb 26 20:44:51 * Morgan inclines his head Feb 26 20:45:04 Izamelous told me he'd be arranging tickets for us... Feb 26 20:46:37 Man: He has, we have prepared the royal box for you Feb 26 20:47:01 The -royal- box? Feb 26 20:48:26 Man: They are our finest seats, Your Excellency Feb 26 20:48:41 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Feb 26 20:48:43 I appreciate that Feb 26 20:52:35 M: I am Herr Weber, anything I can do to make your visit enjoyable and I will be happy to do it Feb 26 20:53:16 * Morgan nods Feb 26 20:53:33 Lets get seated then maybe organise some drinks, if you would Feb 26 20:55:03 *He nods* If you would like to follow me, Your Excellency Feb 26 20:55:36 * Morgan nods, letting him lead the way Feb 26 20:57:25 * Molly smiles up at him from her place on his arm, speaking quietly “how exciting!” Feb 26 20:57:47 I suppose I should get used to this Feb 26 20:59:45 * Molly nods “This is the biggest city in your future Grafdom, this is where you’ll be expected to be seen” Feb 26 21:00:01 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:06:12 *people are definitely curious as Morgan’s party makes its way through. The building is nice, though a little shabby in places to a sharp eye. Alice and Edward, HH and Inga follow through behind them Feb 26 21:06:40 * Morgan smiles at the people as they pass, nodding slightly in greeting Feb 26 21:09:13 * Molly is doing likewise. They go up the stairs until they’re shown into a box directly facing the stage, with enough seating in two rows for twelve, which suits them well. It’s all done in plush red fabrics with gold accents, the chairs bigger and softer than the rows below them that are already quite busy with merchants and wealthier farmers Feb 26 21:10:18 * Morgan looks around before leading Molly to a chair, letting her sit before doing so himself Feb 26 21:12:07 *the others do likewise. Weber inclines his head to Morgan “What can I get for you, Your Excellency?” Feb 26 21:15:02 * Morgan looks to Molly Feb 26 21:15:12 What would you like my love? Feb 26 21:17:28 *Molly smiles* Perhaps champagne, to celebrate? Feb 26 21:17:42 * Morgan nods, looking to Weber Feb 26 21:17:45 That'd do it Feb 26 21:19:01 *He nods, bowing, and going to get this* Feb 26 21:19:54 *Edward is sat next to Morgan, and whispers to him* You do understand how you should best handle this situation, as the future Graf? Feb 26 21:20:56 * Morgan leans over, whispering Feb 26 21:20:59 Not a bloody clue Feb 26 21:23:40 E: You got the tickets for free, mostly I suspect because you being here will boost their reputation beyond what most performances and theatres can imagine. Overpay for the champagne, and ask about how one would become a patron of the Theatre Feb 26 21:24:00 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:24:02 I was halfway there Feb 26 21:25:05 E: *he smiles* which half? Feb 26 21:25:11 The latter Feb 26 21:25:32 *Edward nods, smiling* Very good Feb 26 21:25:48 I'm not -completely- inept Feb 26 21:27:43 E: I never said you were Feb 26 21:28:24 * Morgan nods a little Feb 26 21:30:04 [are you and Edward at odds?] Feb 26 21:30:12 [no, why?] Feb 26 21:30:31 [he looks a little wary is all] Feb 26 21:30:46 * Morgan leans towards him again Feb 26 21:30:50 Are you alright? Feb 26 21:31:10 E: Of course, though I miss my wife Feb 26 21:31:19 Molly thinks you look wary... Feb 26 21:32:15 E: I wondered if I had seemed patronising Feb 26 21:32:38 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 26 21:32:50 No, not at all. I am grateful you thought to advise me Feb 26 21:34:45 *Edward nods. On Morgan’s other side, Molly is chatting to Alice and Inga, and HH is sat at the other end* Feb 26 21:35:12 E: I want you to feel confident in your future here, and I am good at politics Feb 26 21:35:36 Yes, you are. Did you read through the letters father wrote for me, to give me guidance? Feb 26 21:37:20 E: No, though I hope to Feb 26 21:37:31 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:37:54 They're in my desk at home. Assuming the bottom of the drawer hasn't fallen out from the weight of them Feb 26 21:39:03 *Edward chuckles* Father has many, -many- years of wisdom to impart Feb 26 21:39:17 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:39:54 He's got a wealth of knowledge. Even Graf Maubourg told me that while he may not like father, as a rival for contracts and favour, he has a great deal of respect for him as a Graf Feb 26 21:40:46 * Molly is now known as Edward Feb 26 21:41:16 * Edward nods “That is the world we were born to. We may not be liked, but we should be respected” Feb 26 21:42:27 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:42:30 You. Know my thoughts on it Feb 26 21:43:35 I meant with our peers, not our people Feb 26 21:43:47 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:43:53 I'm already at a disadvantage there Feb 26 21:44:00 * Edward nods Feb 26 21:44:40 I will not lie, brother, our equals can have long memories Feb 26 21:45:12 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:47:18 However, events like this, Molly on your arm, it is harder for them to deny you are on the correct course Feb 26 21:48:06 Its going to be difficult Feb 26 21:48:31 * Edward nods “yes, but you have friends, you are not alone” Feb 26 21:48:57 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:49:52 I am already forging alliances, I have setup trade, found a home to settle in and, before long, will be providing an heir... Feb 26 21:50:50 * Edward nods Feb 26 21:50:58 You are doing all the right things Feb 26 21:51:58 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:51:59 I think so Feb 26 21:52:13 * Edward nods Feb 26 21:52:44 You will always have my aid if you need it. Zench’s too, and he is about to become a very powerful man Feb 26 21:52:57 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:53:43 I cannot leverage his status, or my relationship with the Eisenfurst... our peers need to see that I am capable Feb 26 21:54:17 But you do, passively. Feb 26 21:55:34 It needs to be an 'and' in their conversations... not the subject Feb 26 21:57:33 It isn’t, but it will be noted that the attended the baptisms, and that you are invited to the wedding. Alongside your business dealings with him in Capperlucia, of course Feb 26 21:57:48 * Morgan nods Feb 26 21:57:52 exactly Feb 26 22:01:01 *The champagne is brought to them, and he can see how people below look up at them with curiosity, though seem to be trying to be subtle about it. Weber retreats once they have drinks Feb 26 22:02:53 * Morgan sips it, looking at the people below Feb 26 22:05:42 E: I’d like to make a toast, to Morgan and Molly, settling in their new home, both house and area Feb 26 22:06:17 * Morgan glances at him, looking surprised Feb 26 22:07:36 *Molly smiles, and the others join in this, clinking their glasses together quietly” Feb 26 22:07:58 * Morgan gently touches his glass to Edwards, inclining his head Feb 26 22:10:20 *Molly smiles at Morgan, then looks down as a little group of musicians start up* M: Oh! I think it’s starting, Feb 26 22:11:22 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink, looking toward the stage Feb 26 22:34:28 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 26 23:15:20 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)