**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Mar 24 18:41:23 2024 Mar 24 18:41:23 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 24 19:43:06 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 24 19:44:02 *Edward calls for them to come in* Mar 24 19:44:02 * Morgan pushing the door open, letting Mina in Mar 24 19:44:02 * Mina goes on through Mar 24 19:44:02 * Morgan follows her in Mar 24 19:44:03 *Edward looks very pleased to see her, taking her hand and kissing her knuckles. DeeDee looks clean and smart* Mar 24 19:44:05 * Morgan looks them both over before speaking to DeeDee Mar 24 19:44:07 Barely recognise you without half the roads from here to Graben all over you Mar 24 19:44:09 *DeeDee smiles* I was tempted to dip in the lake to get it all off Mar 24 19:44:11 * Morgan nods Mar 24 19:44:13 I've spent some time in there... though that'll be curtailed for the time being Mar 24 19:44:15 *DeeDee nods* might I have a word? Mar 24 19:44:17 * Morgan nods Mar 24 19:44:19 Of course Mar 24 19:44:21 *DeeDee inclines his head to the others before going into the hall* Mar 24 19:44:23 * Morgan does likewise before following him out Mar 24 19:44:25 Do we need somewhere quiet? Mar 24 19:46:11 * Molly is now known as DeeDee Mar 24 19:46:35 I think so, my Lord Mar 24 19:46:51 * Morgan nods, leading him to his office, motioning him to sit down Mar 24 19:46:53 Coffee? Mar 24 19:47:00 Please Mar 24 19:47:18 * Morgan nods, ringing for coffee and making idle conversation until it has arrived Mar 24 19:48:11 *He learns that Witts has his own horse and weights for his saddle, as well as a spare* Mar 24 19:49:10 Thats good news... I'm pleased he's making use of it Mar 24 19:51:14 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 19:51:33 He is. He’s been riding out with Baelor Mar 24 19:51:46 * Morgan nods, smiling Mar 24 19:51:50 *the coffee is brought and served* Mar 24 19:51:53 Good. Mar 24 19:52:06 * Morgan thanks the servant before letting them go and sipping his coffee before looking to DeeDee Mar 24 19:52:09 Come on then... Mar 24 19:54:31 *He takes out a letter, handing it to Morgan* Baelor wanted me to give you that. Something about sharing knowledge between you to help your new overseerers, he said Mar 24 19:54:51 * Morgan nods, taking it Mar 24 19:55:03 That doesn't really warrant the two of us in a private room, DeeDee... Mar 24 19:57:17 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 19:58:10 I know. On my way here, I saw lights in the trees. Mar 24 19:58:21 Ah damn. Where? Mar 24 20:01:46 Around Kreuzung Mar 24 20:03:52 Thats much farther east than I've seen them Mar 24 20:04:31 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 20:05:33 I have concerns that they are moving towards Graben Mar 24 20:06:13 Thats what I was thinking... I don't really fancy making that ride to deal with them right now... Mar 24 20:08:15 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 20:08:40 I need your aid, my Lord Mar 24 20:08:56 Tell me... Mar 24 20:11:45 I want to escort Edward and Mina back to Graben Mar 24 20:11:58 right... Mar 24 20:14:04 But I was not due to stay any longer than the baptism Mar 24 20:15:53 You need a reason to stay that won't raise eyebrows... Mar 24 20:18:44 I don’t want to scare them, but also I do not want to overstay my welcome here, or in any of your houses Mar 24 20:18:55 * Morgan waves a hand Mar 24 20:19:18 It puts me in a bit of a difficult situation... Mar 24 20:19:47 why, my Lord? Mar 24 20:20:13 I am somewhat bound to tell Edward... Mar 24 20:22:21 Are you? Mar 24 20:22:37 He will be quite put out with me if I hide it from him Mar 24 20:25:25 * DeeDee nods a little Mar 24 20:28:05 Staying isn't an issue, DeeDee. Do you have an idea for a reason to? Mar 24 20:35:11 No. It was known that I had an appointment in Fischler at the end of this week to come that I will need to send my apologies for Mar 24 20:38:11 How long would it take? Mar 24 20:39:12 It was due to be two days Mar 24 20:40:14 You'd not catch up to them, even with the stop in Sudlachenburg Mar 24 20:41:10 It is too risky Mar 24 20:42:22 * Morgan sighs, nodding Mar 24 20:42:27 alright. We'll find a way Mar 24 20:43:32 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 20:44:04 Thank you, my Lord. *he takes a tin from his pocket* I have this for you Mar 24 20:44:25 Whats that? Mar 24 20:44:41 More tobacco Mar 24 20:45:48 * Morgan nods, taking it Mar 24 20:46:00 Thank you. While I was away I didn't dream at all... Mar 24 20:46:27 It must have been a relief Mar 24 20:47:33 It was creepy to begin with... but to be honest, it was just one of a long line of creepy things that occurred... and that was before we got to the utterly unbelievable things Mar 24 20:48:49 * DeeDee nods, sipping the coffee Mar 24 20:49:09 Mine are somewhat less frequent, thankfully Mar 24 20:49:28 * Morgan nods Mar 24 20:50:09 Mine are nightly again... though the ones I had before they suddenly stopped were the worst I've ever had, now seem like... much easier in hindsight Mar 24 20:52:04 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 20:52:17 I’ve had more than a few about the Ashkoven Mar 24 20:52:44 * Morgan nods Mar 24 20:52:59 I did wonder if you might... they were... horrific Mar 24 20:55:44 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 20:56:16 Truth be told, Sometimes the scariest part is when she yells at me again Mar 24 20:56:48 She? Mar 24 20:58:34 Madame Regenstag Mar 24 20:59:21 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:00:13 I have to admit it was a bit of a turning point for us Mar 24 21:02:49 * DeeDee nods “She is an excellent fighter” Mar 24 21:03:00 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:03:19 That was the first time anyone other than Molly has seen me without a shirt since the fire... Mar 24 21:05:46 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 21:06:31 I’ve heard some rumours that a group of nobles had had an orgy outdoors at that tavern Mar 24 21:07:21 * Morgan blinks Mar 24 21:07:36 I suppose... that would be an understandable conclusion Mar 24 21:10:42 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 21:11:07 It is a simple explanation for how undressed everyone was Mar 24 21:13:07 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:13:09 Yes, it is Mar 24 21:13:39 I haven’t heard your names Mar 24 21:14:09 Lets hope it stays that way Mar 24 21:14:22 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 21:15:01 How is Madame Regenstag? I believed she was to be sailing to Capperlucia with the man she was attached to Mar 24 21:15:50 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:16:16 We brought back an Emissary from Capperlucia and, being a woman led country, it seemed fitting for Claudia to be her guide and protector while she is here Mar 24 21:16:27 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 21:16:48 As before, I have no intentions of pursuing her Mar 24 21:18:11 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:18:16 good. She is not interested Mar 24 21:18:43 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 21:19:02 She has never waivered in that, and I admire that Mar 24 21:19:53 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:20:03 I understand you are involved... Mar 24 21:20:25 * DeeDee sips his coffee Mar 24 21:20:35 I have an understanding with someone Mar 24 21:21:04 I'm given to understand I have met her Mar 24 21:22:25 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 21:22:38 You have. She send her regards Mar 24 21:22:59 * Morgan smiles a little before sipping his coffee Mar 24 21:23:37 Alright... we'll come up with a reason for you to stay and I will consider putting myself in the path of my brothers ire Mar 24 21:25:54 * DeeDee nods Mar 24 21:26:16 Thank you. I am sorry to take up your time this afternoon Mar 24 21:29:18 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 24 21:29:27 Not at all, DeeDee... thank you for trusting me with it Mar 24 21:29:55 * DeeDee nods, finishing his coffee and standing to bow Mar 24 21:30:50 * Morgan stands, showing him out with instructions to rest if he can Mar 24 21:31:34 * DeeDee thanks him again. Morgan is left alone Mar 24 21:32:55 * Morgan scowls, moving to look out of the window Mar 24 21:34:25 [Will we hold off dinner? it’s almost six and no one has come yet] Mar 24 21:34:44 [I think that is probably best, don't you?] Mar 24 21:35:35 [shall we say eight then? I am just putting the children to bed and will be changing momentarily] Mar 24 21:36:22 [I think thats probably wise. I'm considering talking with mother, getting her questions out of the way Mar 24 21:37:22 [If That is your wish, my love] Mar 24 21:37:42 [I don't' suppose you're anywhere near her?] Mar 24 21:38:40 [she is here, Mama too. Inga is off with Heinzharold, I think they will be dressing each other for dinner] Mar 24 21:39:35 [I need to talk to Alice as well, don't I] Mar 24 21:39:52 [yes, my love. You’re very busy] Mar 24 21:40:49 [alright, would you ask mother to come to my office, then I'll speak to Alice afterwards, unless you are willing to... Mar 24 21:41:18 [I can speak to Alice, I will send your Mother to you] Mar 24 21:42:15 [thank you, my love] Mar 24 21:42:19 * Morgan sends for tea Mar 24 21:42:37 [I do miss you, liebes herz] Mar 24 21:43:46 [and I you, my love] Mar 24 21:44:35 *Verity arrives when the tea does* Mar 24 21:45:13 * Morgan offers her a seat and pours her tea Mar 24 21:46:11 * DeeDee is now known as Verity Mar 24 21:46:24 Is something amiss, dear boy? Mar 24 21:46:36 * Morgan sits down, looking at her Mar 24 21:47:15 I'm an observant sort... and I know the look on your face when some little bit of information comes up that you're going to want more information about later, and I saw that look earlier Mar 24 21:47:56 * Verity holds the cup Mar 24 21:47:59 Did you? Mar 24 21:49:14 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:49:22 When Varick mentioned my scars Mar 24 21:49:52 * Verity nods Mar 24 21:50:33 I am saddened that the War left you with scars. No one wants to think of their child in such a serious conflict and harmed Mar 24 21:51:41 I see... I have only a few scars from the war though... my punishment was severe and the scars from that are extensive... the other scars are not from the war Mar 24 21:52:32 * Verity looks sad “My poor little boy” Mar 24 21:52:55 * Morgan sighs Mar 24 21:53:35 I'm alright. Mar 24 21:53:56 If you are, why did Varick say how brave you were? Mar 24 21:55:57 Because... since the fire, no-one saw me without my shirt until Molly and I married... and in an incident a few months ago where I took off my shirt to preserve a woman's dignity. But in Capperlucia, it was so hot... so I grit my teeth and went shirtless as all the men do... the scars were on show for all to see Mar 24 21:56:28 Did that leave you feeling at peace with them? Mar 24 21:56:56 * Morgan sighs, shaking his head Mar 24 21:57:07 I hate them less... I'm less ashamed of them. Mar 24 21:57:25 * Verity nods Mar 24 21:58:06 Your Father was embarrassed by the ones he came home with the first time he’d been away fighting after we wed Mar 24 21:59:08 * Morgan nods Mar 24 21:59:23 He has seen mine. He was... horrified Mar 24 22:00:03 * Verity looks very distressed by it Mar 24 22:00:11 what have they done to you?! Mar 24 22:00:50 Oh,mother... no, there's scarring from the punishment I received... that was my own doing, and its extensive but... the rest... come from the fire Mar 24 22:01:12 * Verity looks at him Mar 24 22:01:50 You were hurt and injured, why did you not stay? I would have cared for you myself if you’d been embarrassed Mar 24 22:02:53 I could not bear to be there... where I lost so much. Mar 24 22:04:35 We could have taken some time in Innesbruck, dear boy. You did not need to leave us, not if you were wounded. You should have been with your family Mar 24 22:05:27 I couldn't, mother. I had to go... I... regret the things I did Mar 24 22:05:58 I think your brother has forgiven you now for hurting him Mar 24 22:06:08 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:06:52 He said exactly the wrong thing for me to hear... but that is in the past now. Mistakes are made and we have worked through them all Mar 24 22:09:38 I always wondered why you would hit him. You didn’t always get along, but you were never rough with him Mar 24 22:09:48 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 24 22:10:25 No... just... the wrong thing to say when I was in that state. Its dealt with now Mar 24 22:11:12 I’m relieved that you are close now. It is a comfort that in the decades to come you will have each other Mar 24 22:11:40 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:12:19 We are as close as we should have been... Mar 24 22:12:29 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:13:04 Now Mina is part of our family too. I always liked her for a match Mar 24 22:13:25 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:13:34 I imagine certain people had her in mind for me... Mar 24 22:13:44 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:14:10 We had talked about it, especially once Alarice was wed Mar 24 22:14:20 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:14:39 A younger me wouldn't have complained. She rather caught my eye for a time Mar 24 22:15:06 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:16:14 I have heard this. You were very easy going and calm then, and she was always dignified and composed, we thought you would suit well Mar 24 22:16:31 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:16:37 I'm not sure we would have been long term Mar 24 22:16:45 why is that? Mar 24 22:17:09 Because I am, despite appearances to the opposite, still easy going. She doesn't agree with my way of leading Mar 24 22:18:14 Edward is better suited. You and Molly fit together beautifully though Mar 24 22:18:27 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Mar 24 22:18:37 She has helped me come so far from the cold, angry man I was Mar 24 22:19:26 I was not sure, when you first returned and spoke to me about her, whether your heart or your head would win out Mar 24 22:19:45 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:19:47 Its been difficult Mar 24 22:20:36 * Verity nods “Now you are happy and you are raising two lovely boys” Mar 24 22:20:52 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:21:12 More in the future Mar 24 22:21:51 I do hope so. We would like to know the succession is secure Mar 24 22:22:03 * Morgan nods, sipping his tea Mar 24 22:22:05 I know, mother Mar 24 22:22:48 Wouldn’t it be lovely for Molly and Mina to have babies at the same time Mar 24 22:23:05 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:23:08 And Inga. Mar 24 22:23:26 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:24:02 Emmilene hopes for that too Mar 24 22:24:41 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:24:51 I know, she was quizzing me about it when I visited Mar 24 22:25:07 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:25:38 People in Sudlachenburg ask me when I see them if I think we will have a family announcement soon Mar 24 22:25:55 That'd be nice Mar 24 22:26:28 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:26:46 Would you like to have a tenants meeting to show Emil to them? Mar 24 22:27:55 I'll talk to Molly but that might be a good idea... once father is used to him Mar 24 22:28:04 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:28:34 I would suggest the same for Florrie, but with her looks... Mar 24 22:28:40 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:28:48 Its going to be very difficult for the people Mar 24 22:29:25 * Verity nods, sipping the tea Mar 24 22:29:45 It’s much worse than I thought Mar 24 22:30:08 You thought I had exaggerated? Mar 24 22:30:54 No, I expected them to be very similar, but I’ve never seen so similar children excepting identical twins Mar 24 22:31:03 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:31:14 When she closes her eyes, there's no telling any difference Mar 24 22:31:31 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:32:20 Do you ever hug her and wish that hug could reach beyond this world and into the next, so that Jana may feel it too? Mar 24 22:32:38 * Morgan smiles sadly Mar 24 22:32:57 All the time... sometimes I dream of her grown with her own children... Mar 24 22:33:12 * Verity nods sadly Mar 24 22:33:37 I imagine that is difficult Mar 24 22:34:03 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:34:12 Exceptionally. But I endure it because I must Mar 24 22:34:27 * Verity nods, looking sad again Mar 24 22:34:33 I have so many regrets Mar 24 22:34:52 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:35:13 As do I but... those regrets hold us back, temper our actions. Mar 24 22:35:26 What is it you regret? Mar 24 22:36:32 All manner of things... that I didn't go about it all another way... that I didn't work harder to heal the rift... that I didn't see the damage I was causing Mar 24 22:37:21 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:38:23 I regret that we did not see that they were in danger, and that I did not behave as a grandmother when I had the chance Mar 24 22:39:14 You have that chance now and I know you will not let it pass by Mar 24 22:39:24 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:39:40 I will also encourage your Father to do the same Mar 24 22:40:00 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:40:03 He has much to deal with Mar 24 22:40:27 He does, but he will need to adapt Mar 24 22:40:46 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:40:53 Its not just him that doesn't like what I can do Mar 24 22:41:59 I think it is difficult to accept, but also very clever Mar 24 22:42:13 its... cruel. Mar 24 22:43:01 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:43:13 Fire would always be a sore subject Mar 24 22:43:32 indeed Mar 24 22:44:30 I think I would have liked to be able to move things with just a thought Mar 24 22:44:44 * Morgan smiles a little Mar 24 22:44:45 Me too Mar 24 22:45:14 There are times when one drops a spool of thread and it rolls out of reach Mar 24 22:45:47 I'd be throwing things about for the fun of it Mar 24 22:46:09 * Verity nods, smiling “much like when you were a toddler” Mar 24 22:46:53 It hasn't changed much as I've gotten older Mar 24 22:48:33 * Verity smiles “It is always a joy for a Mother to see the small boy she loved so dearly within the man who now has her pride” Mar 24 22:48:48 * Morgan smiles bashfully Mar 24 22:48:58 Even with everything, you're proud of me? Mar 24 22:49:52 * Verity nods “I am, every day. You have come back from such sorrow even stronger than before” Mar 24 22:50:13 * Morgan smiles broadly Mar 24 22:50:17 I'm glad you feel so Mar 24 22:50:24 Do you? Mar 24 22:50:36 Do I what? Mar 24 22:50:46 feel you have? Mar 24 22:51:08 * Morgan sips his tea thoughtfully before nodding slowly Mar 24 22:51:09 I think so Mar 24 22:51:35 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:51:50 That has taken much hard work Mar 24 22:52:01 Yes, it really has Mar 24 22:52:45 * Verity nods “Now you have two boys that make that effort so worthwhile” Mar 24 22:52:59 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:53:16 Yes... and so many family Mar 24 22:53:25 * Verity nods Mar 24 22:53:41 We are all lucky to have each other Mar 24 22:54:13 * Morgan nods Mar 24 22:54:15 Yes, we are Mar 24 22:55:33 * Verity sips her tea, which she then spills a little in the saucer when there’s an urgent knock on the door Mar 24 23:46:48 * Verity has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 24 23:58:22 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)