**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Mar 27 00:00:09 2024 Mar 27 00:00:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 27 08:26:13 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 27 09:35:37 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 27 19:53:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 27 19:58:03 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 27 19:58:58 turns out your academy schooling wasn’t wasted (!) Mar 27 19:58:58 * Morgan sips his drink Mar 27 19:58:58 You've already paid the orphanage? Mar 27 19:58:58 I’ve given it to Holzheim already Mar 27 19:58:58 What did you tell him? Mar 27 19:59:00 That I sold something and wanted to make a donation Mar 27 19:59:04 Did he look surprised? Mar 27 19:59:06 Not really, just grateful Mar 27 19:59:08 * Morgan nods, smiling Mar 27 19:59:10 It'll make a difference Mar 27 19:59:42 * Molly nods Mar 27 19:59:48 * Molly is now known as Yensid Mar 27 20:00:27 I suppose you want me sniffing around your party for information Mar 27 20:00:48 Why would you think that? Mar 27 20:01:20 It’s what Adalbrecht normally wants Mar 27 20:01:46 It'd be useful... but its not why I invited you Mar 27 20:02:38 * Yensid nods Mar 27 20:03:27 I’ll keep an ear out. I won’t charge you, this time. Mar 27 20:04:00 * Morgan inclines his head before putting a small bottle of the fairly good whiskey on the table Mar 27 20:04:11 I thought you might like this Mar 27 20:04:30 * Yensid picks it up, looking it over Mar 27 20:04:34 looks good Mar 27 20:05:13 Should do, wasn't cheap. A token of my appreciation for your help these last months Mar 27 20:05:59 * Yensid grins in a sleazy manner, much in keeping with the perception of him “I’m sure you have appreciated it” Mar 27 20:06:49 I meant the other things... *he watches him for a moment* how has my father been since I visited? Mar 27 20:07:50 A bit skittish Mar 27 20:08:14 * Morgan sighs Mar 27 20:08:15 I see Mar 27 20:09:04 * Yensid just nods Mar 27 20:10:35 When you're next on your travels... I'm after a little bit of information... Mar 27 20:10:43 * Yensid nods Mar 27 20:10:48 what? Mar 27 20:10:54 * Morgan says a name Mar 27 20:11:22 Eisen sailor, docked in Durham a couple of years ago... I want to know if he has a child, probably in Avalon Mar 27 20:12:08 * Yensid nods “how urgent?” Mar 27 20:13:25 Not at all... you know when you overhear something and it sticks in your head? Its a bit like that Mar 27 20:13:37 * Yensid nods Mar 27 20:13:56 I’ll see what I find Mar 27 20:14:16 * Morgan nods Mar 27 20:14:19 Thank you Mar 27 20:14:52 * Yensid nods Mar 27 20:15:59 Anything else you need finding out? Mar 27 20:16:11 I don't -think- so... Mar 27 20:16:37 * Yensid nods Mar 27 20:17:29 alright then Mar 27 20:18:15 * Morgan inclines his head, thanking him before getting up and letting him out Mar 27 20:19:54 * Yensid follows him, but by the time Morgan gets to the drawing room Yensid has disappeared Mar 27 20:20:15 * Morgan frowns slightly, glancing around Mar 27 20:20:57 *Alice is coming down the stairs alone* Mar 27 20:21:01 * Yensid is now known as Alice Mar 27 20:21:30 * Morgan watches her for a moment before approaching her Mar 27 20:22:49 * Alice is wearing that soft green dress that she wore to the theatre Mar 27 20:22:58 Am I late? Mar 27 20:23:17 No love... Mar 27 20:23:56 * Alice nods Mar 27 20:24:06 Are you sure I can join you? Mar 27 20:24:50 It is... expected. Sometimes even I have to play by the rules. Besides, I was not happy with the idea of asking you to stay in the nursery again Mar 27 20:26:20 * Alice nods “Do they all know now?” Mar 27 20:26:34 * Morgan nods Mar 27 20:26:38 Yes, they do Mar 27 20:28:05 * Alice nods “Will you stay with me to start with and make introductions? I don’t want to be the elephant in the room” Mar 27 20:28:33 * Morgan nods Mar 27 20:28:49 Of course. I think Molly was having you seated near us at dinner, too Mar 27 20:29:48 * Alice smiles “She’s very thoughtful” Mar 27 20:30:02 * Morgan nods Mar 27 20:30:14 She knows how it feels to be ostracised. She does not want you enduring that Mar 27 20:30:59 * Alice nods Mar 27 20:31:09 Florrie said to say goodnight to you Mar 27 20:31:26 * Morgan smiles Mar 27 20:31:43 I've not spent near so much time as I would like with her Mar 27 20:32:45 * Alice nods “we’re not going just yet” Mar 27 20:33:03 I know... but I'm about to get very busy Mar 27 20:33:56 We’ll be coming to Sudlachenburg with you Mar 27 20:34:29 * Morgan nods Mar 27 20:34:39 How are you feeling about you and Florrie meeting my father? Mar 27 20:35:36 I have you, Molly, Inga, and Heinzharold for support, I’m grateful for that Mar 27 20:36:25 * Morgan nods, looking at the drawing room door, listening to gauge who is inside Mar 27 20:37:39 *It sounds like Molly, Inga, Mina, Martha, Verity, HH, Edward, David, And Adalbrecht so far* Mar 27 20:37:59 alright... lets get you introduced to my father shall we? Mar 27 20:38:45 * Alice nods Mar 27 20:39:17 * Morgan rolls his shoulders before offering his arm Mar 27 20:39:27 * Alice takes it Mar 27 20:40:00 If you see a weasley, greasy unsavoury looking man around... he's my fathers friend... Mar 27 20:40:56 * Alice nods “Yes” Mar 27 20:41:17 No need to go running screaming... probably Mar 27 20:42:12 * Alice smiles “I deal with rough men all the time” Mar 27 20:42:32 * Morgan nods, opening the door and leading her inside Mar 27 20:43:39 *Everyone turns to look. It’s only David and Adalbrecht she doesn’t know yet* Mar 27 20:44:18 * Morgan walks her over to his father Mar 27 20:44:54 Alice, this is Graf Adalbrecht Koertig, Graf of Sudlachenburg... my father... my lord, Captain Alice Everhart Mar 27 20:46:02 *Adalbrecht is stood with Edward. Both men look quite serious. Adalbrecht inclines his head “Good evening.” Mar 27 20:46:40 * Alice curtsies slightly as is appropriate “I am honoured to meet you, my Lord” Mar 27 20:48:00 * Morgan looks at his father before looking to his brother Mar 27 20:48:15 Lets get you over to Molly, make sure of the arrangements for dinner Mar 27 20:49:51 *They all incline their heads before Alice goes with Morgan* Mar 27 20:50:09 * Morgan leads her to Molly Mar 27 20:51:38 *Molly is being fawned over by their mothers* Mar 27 20:51:56 ladies... Mar 27 20:52:20 *Verity is the first to hug him* My dear boy Mar 27 20:53:08 * Morgan smiles, hugging her Mar 27 20:53:44 *She whispers* We’re so pleased Mar 27 20:54:13 * Morgan nods Mar 27 20:54:17 Rather thought you might be Mar 27 20:54:40 V: It’s delightful news Mar 27 20:54:55 * Morgan nods Mar 27 20:55:15 It is. Can I leave Alice with you for a few minutes? Mar 27 20:56:15 *Verity nods, smiling at Alice* Of course Mar 27 20:56:38 * Morgan nods, doing just that before going back over to his father and brother Mar 27 20:57:30 * Alice is now known as Adalbrecht Mar 27 20:57:54 * Adalbrecht is watching the women. Edward is standing quietly beside him Mar 27 20:58:19 * Morgan speaks quietly Mar 27 20:58:22 What's the problem? Mar 27 20:59:37 I did not say there was one. Mar 27 20:59:54 Perhaps the two of you could relay that information to your faces... Mar 27 21:01:57 *Edward drinks some whiskey* Is Alice well, brother? Mar 27 21:02:05 Anxious. Mar 27 21:03:46 E: I should speak with her Mar 27 21:04:11 And say... Mar 27 21:06:30 E: I should... *he sighs* Mar 27 21:06:42 You should do nothing of the sort Mar 27 21:07:56 * Morgan looks at his father Mar 27 21:08:51 You are overreacting... however... *he looks back to Edward* she has taken steps to show a distance between the two of you to protect your reputation... you cannot make that for naught Mar 27 21:10:17 *Edward nods* Mar 27 21:10:59 You should be with Mina now, so that she has your support when your friends descend upon us Mar 27 21:11:08 * Morgan nods Mar 27 21:11:09 I agree Mar 27 21:15:50 *Edward inclines his head before going to Mina, who had been talking with Inga and HH* Mar 27 21:16:26 Cant say I ever thought Id see the day he would take social advice from me Mar 27 21:18:03 * Adalbrecht nods, watching Edward go to Mina Mar 27 21:18:28 He is usually excels at this sort of thing Mar 27 21:19:12 He's, for a landlubber, all at sea Mar 27 21:21:52 * Adalbrecht nods, drinking some whiskey Mar 27 21:22:46 I will concede that she is a pretty girl *Alice has her back to them now, her hair like Dietlinde’s looking shimmery in the candlelight* Mar 27 21:23:04 * Morgan nods Mar 27 21:23:05 agreed Mar 27 21:25:47 She puts me in mind of someone I cannot place Mar 27 21:26:45 * Morgan speaks quietly Mar 27 21:27:01 She looks a little like Mina... and a little like Dietlinde... Mar 27 21:27:10 * Adalbrecht nods Mar 27 21:28:59 I would suggest you and your brother like similar women, but then... *he looks towards Molly, the red of her hair standing out against the others, especially Alice’s Mar 27 21:29:09 * Morgan nods Mar 27 21:29:11 indeed Mar 27 21:33:11 * Adalbrecht smiles as he watches Molly smiling distractedly Mar 27 21:33:25 It is good to see you smiling... Mar 27 21:35:51 I am focusing on the pride of my future grandchild, rather than dwelling on your brother’s creation of a previous one Mar 27 21:37:03 * Morgan watches him speculatively Mar 27 21:37:14 You once said I am wise beyond my years... do you stand by that? Mar 27 21:40:59 * Adalbrecht looks at him Mar 27 21:41:05 When did I say that? Mar 27 21:41:24 You know full well when Mar 27 21:41:39 * Adalbrecht frowns Mar 27 21:41:51 That was a private conversation between your mother and I Mar 27 21:42:12 * Morgan shrugs Mar 27 21:42:14 alright Mar 27 21:42:33 * Morgan looks at him a moment before walking away and out of the room Mar 27 21:48:51 *He bumps into Potts, Zench, Heidi, DeeDee, and Witts, quite a loud little group* Mar 27 21:51:17 gentlemen Mar 27 21:52:08 *Heidi grins* Shouldn’t it be “Your Highness, Gentleman”? Mar 27 21:52:15 * Adalbrecht is now known as Heidi Mar 27 21:52:31 * Morgan shrugs Mar 27 21:52:33 Probably Mar 27 21:52:51 *the others chuckle* Mar 27 21:53:00 And shouldn’t you really bow, too? Mar 27 21:53:22 Have you seen me bow to anyone? Really? Mar 27 21:53:42 I haven’t seen you meet a Princess before either though Mar 27 21:53:59 I've met Potts plenty of times Mar 27 21:54:39 *Potts smiles* I’m called far worse Mar 27 21:56:50 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 27 21:57:19 Florries mother is inside. I'd appreciate it if you were kind Mar 27 21:57:33 No mischief, I promise Mar 27 21:58:09 Will you make the same promise for the baptisms? Its important. Mar 27 21:59:10 * Heidi looks unsure “That is more difficult...” Mar 27 22:00:59 Very well. You can wait outside. Mar 27 22:01:55 * Heidi motions him aside Mar 27 22:02:09 * Morgan moves with her Mar 27 22:02:48 * Heidi whispers in his ear, she barely has to stretch “it’s only a prank on Zench, and it’ll be done before we leave the house” Mar 27 22:03:19 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 27 22:03:23 Alright Mar 27 22:06:33 * Heidi nods before suddenly hugging him Mar 27 22:07:12 * Morgan glances at the others, hugging her briefly Mar 27 22:08:49 *Zench rolls his eyes* Every man but her future husband gets to touch her, apparently Mar 27 22:09:26 * Morgan lets her go Mar 27 22:10:58 * Heidi grins Mar 27 22:11:32 It’s only right that I go pure to my marriage bed, isn’t it? Mar 27 22:11:44 * Morgan nods Mar 27 22:11:49 Pure as you can be anyway Mar 27 22:12:10 *this makes the other men laugh raucously* Mar 27 22:13:39 * Morgan reaches behind him, checking his back for anything Heidi might've stuck to it Mar 27 22:14:48 *he feels nothing* Mar 27 22:15:04 I suppose I best escort you all inside Mar 27 22:15:20 *they nod* Mar 27 22:15:53 * Morgan offers his arm to Heidi Mar 27 22:17:42 * Heidi takes it, smirking over her shoulder at Zench Mar 27 22:18:06 * Morgan pauses a beat before leading them into the drawing room Mar 27 22:19:21 *The room seems much fuller with them all entering. Adalbrecht comes over and does bow to Heidi, treating her as “Your Highness”, and before any of the others Mar 27 22:21:42 * Morgan watches him briefly before looking around the room Mar 27 22:23:04 *Everyone else is where they were. Pleasantries are passed between Edward’s friends and Adalbrech* Mar 27 22:25:46 Perhaps her highness would wish to speak with my brother? Mar 27 22:26:51 *Heidi nods* Mar 27 22:27:03 * Morgan leads her over to Edward Mar 27 22:28:31 *Edward watches her reaction. Heidi lets go, hugging Edward. Over her shoulder, he looks very confused Mar 27 22:29:00 * Morgan looks completely passive Mar 27 22:30:00 *Zench comes over* She’s doing this to everyone, don’t take it personally Mar 27 22:30:31 * Morgan nods a little Mar 27 22:32:24 * Heidi lets him go. Zench tries to put his hand on her lower back, and she moves away with a laugh “Nuh uh” Mar 27 22:34:03 * Morgan waits quietly Mar 27 22:36:17 *Edward looks at Morgan, uncommonly out of his comfort zone* Mar 27 22:37:50 Perhaps the Freiarr would escort you to reacquaint yourself with our family... Mar 27 22:39:15 * Heidi nods, taking Edward’s arm boldly “You forgot to bow, Edward” Mar 27 22:40:34 * Morgan discreetly removes himself, going to get a drink Mar 27 22:41:41 *Edward takes Heidi towards Molly, and therefore to Alice too Mar 27 22:42:08 * Morgan settles in a corner, sipping his drink as he watches them all Mar 27 22:42:45 *it’s definitely a little awkward looking. Adalbrecht comes over Mar 27 22:42:53 * Heidi is now known as Adalbrecht Mar 27 22:43:03 precisely what is your problem? Mar 27 22:43:45 Am I not performing the duties expected of me? Mar 27 22:45:35 Yes, you are. Mar 27 22:46:49 * Morgan sips his drink Mar 27 22:47:12 what point are you making? Mar 27 22:47:18 Point? Mar 27 22:47:56 About being wise beyond your years Mar 27 22:49:18 Well, you were more concerned that I should not have known that, so I stowed the advice I was going to offer. Mar 27 22:51:37 I will stow my admonishment about eaves dropping. What did you intend to say? Mar 27 22:52:19 * Morgan watches him seriously for a moment Mar 27 22:52:42 That you should should stow your disappointment at the circumstance, and take joy in the fact you have a granddaughter. Mar 27 22:54:15 * Adalbrecht looks to where Mina is watching Edward, Alice, Heidi, and Molly Mar 27 22:55:00 The circumstances are far from ideal Mar 27 22:55:29 Yes. There is plenty of pain to go around, why cling to more than we must Mar 27 22:56:31 * Adalbrecht nods slightly Mar 27 22:57:58 *Mina does look a little lonely stood by herself as her husband, his former lover, her sister in law, and the princess laugh together* Mar 27 22:58:19 How about... we go and make -that-pain a little less... Mar 27 22:59:36 * Adalbrecht nods Mar 27 23:00:15 Are you going to tell Edward and Mina that Molly is in the family way? Mar 27 23:01:13 Do you have any idea how hard it was keeping it from mother while we waited for you? Mar 27 23:02:44 * Adalbrecht smiles “I do, in fact” Mar 27 23:02:58 * Morgan nods Mar 27 23:47:35 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: EOF from client)