**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Apr 10 00:12:06 2024 Apr 10 00:12:06 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Apr 10 17:45:13 2024 Apr 10 17:45:13 * Now talking on #7thsea Apr 10 18:37:13 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 10 18:45:22 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 10 18:45:38 Are you putting your cousin forward? Apr 10 18:45:38 Been nudging him that direction for a while... though in my case I just recommended he ask the explorers guild for their view of her Apr 10 18:45:38 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 10 18:45:38 There are many who would vouch for her, but would you take some advice? Apr 10 18:45:38 Don't I always? Apr 10 18:45:40 I think showing how Jarvinia and Uinise get on would be wise. Let him see that Jarvinia is a good fit With Capperlucians. Ideally he will see that she fits with Claudia too. Apr 10 18:45:43 * Morgan nods Apr 10 18:45:45 Uinise commented that Jarvie seems so normal... she'd fit in fine over there Apr 10 18:45:49 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 10 18:45:51 Their backwards relationship would be typical there? Apr 10 18:45:53 The women run everything... even their army Apr 10 18:47:14 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Apr 10 18:47:23 I still think that abnormal Apr 10 18:47:35 * Morgan nods Apr 10 18:47:50 Formidable though... Varick developed a soft spot for the daughter of the general Apr 10 18:49:33 He is too young for girls Apr 10 18:49:53 A little bit perhaps Apr 10 18:51:09 You were much older Apr 10 18:51:13 * Morgan rolls up one sleeve, looking at his arm, nodding Apr 10 18:51:26 But I was not... conventional Apr 10 18:51:50 No Apr 10 18:52:09 It was noticed when I would not enter the brothels with my crewmates Apr 10 18:54:04 Nor should we have been expected to. Apr 10 18:54:33 * Morgan nods, shaking himself a little and rolling his sleeve back down Apr 10 18:54:48 No... I lost count of the times I sat on the step of a side door, getting rained on Apr 10 18:57:31 Is there a problem with your arm? Apr 10 18:58:10 No... no more than usual anyway... I was thinking about Keilani, the little girl that Varick liked... she was telling me that I must be a great warrior to have so many scars Apr 10 19:00:41 * Adalbrecht smiles Apr 10 19:00:52 That is a nice way to look at it Apr 10 19:01:24 * Morgan nods Apr 10 19:01:33 I'm not so proud as to not learn from a child Apr 10 19:02:32 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 10 19:02:41 And what have you gotten from it? Apr 10 19:03:00 I'm better about them than I used to be Apr 10 19:04:10 * Morgan sniffs Apr 10 19:04:17 Saw Kaufmann when we got back Apr 10 19:04:56 Oh? Apr 10 19:05:09 Still an arrogant asshole Apr 10 19:07:46 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 10 19:07:54 Most people rarely change Apr 10 19:08:02 * Morgan nods Apr 10 19:08:38 Oh well Apr 10 19:11:38 Did you speak with him? Apr 10 19:11:46 * Morgan nods Apr 10 19:11:49 Needed a coat Apr 10 19:12:18 Is he a coat merchant now? Apr 10 19:12:51 I think its his cousins venture... he's also working as a doorman for a gentlemans club Apr 10 19:15:56 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 10 19:16:18 If it weren’t for you he’d have ended up dishonoured and dead in a field. Apr 10 19:17:00 Probably, yes Apr 10 19:20:15 Did you quarrel? Apr 10 19:23:28 No, he's still alive Apr 10 19:23:34 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 10 19:24:01 * Adalbrecht smiles Apr 10 19:24:20 Two adversaries and no deaths, I am surprised Apr 10 19:25:51 Idont imagine that would've been the case if Molly had been involved. She hates him more than I do Apr 10 19:27:54 That will be the Eisen in her, no doubt Apr 10 19:29:29 I expect so Apr 10 19:31:30 Are you intending to see him again? Apr 10 19:31:40 Not on purpose, no Apr 10 19:33:37 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 10 19:33:52 You will not need to travel much now Apr 10 19:35:07 No, I suppose not Apr 10 19:37:08 I assume you will come before the baptism? Apr 10 19:38:08 I believe so... obviously I need to attend James and Elsies wedding... Apr 10 19:41:10 * Adalbrecht nods “That is Saturday, I believe?” Apr 10 19:41:18 * Morgan nods Apr 10 19:41:20 Aye Apr 10 19:42:44 And Mattias‘ baptism is Monday. I believe Edward intends to depart on Tuesday and take Wednesday in Innesbruck for Mina’s birthday... Apr 10 19:42:56 * Morgan nods Apr 10 19:43:01 I've asked him to find another route home Apr 10 19:45:25 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 10 19:45:50 Edward mentioned going through Fischler and staying with the Westfelds Apr 10 19:46:00 * Morgan nods Apr 10 19:46:08 It'll take longer, but its better he goes that way Apr 10 19:50:24 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 10 19:51:09 I did think they may stay for us to all celebrate her birthday Apr 10 19:52:10 You could ask I suppose... its a tough one, given its her first birthday without her father, its difficult to know if being surrounded by us would be too much for her or not Apr 10 19:53:06 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 10 19:53:15 I could Apr 10 19:53:29 I don't imagine it'd hurt to ask Apr 10 20:00:14 No, I don’t believe so. *They continue the walk around, but with so many bedrooms assigned there’s not many places to show him indoors. They take a stroll through the formal gardens where Adalbrecht says* I am happy with the progress with Florrie so far Apr 10 20:00:54 Frankly,I'm -thrilled-... are you wanting to spend some more time with her? Apr 10 20:03:32 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 10 20:03:54 I am, yes. Your Mother also, and with the boys, naturally Apr 10 20:07:04 I won't be offended if you wish to go and see if you can do that now... Apr 10 20:08:23 * Adalbrecht nods, checking his pocket watch Apr 10 20:09:04 I presume you will want us to meet the Rosenkrantzs? Or will you want to introduce us at dinner? Apr 10 20:09:32 Dinner, I think... Unless you think David will need support meeting them... Apr 10 20:14:12 I think he would be offended. They will want to get cleaned up Apr 10 20:15:30 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:16:47 Show me to your nursery then Apr 10 20:17:48 * Morgan nods, muttering "aye cap'n" before leading him in that direction Apr 10 20:19:59 *They get up there, the four youngest children, as well as the three other grandparents, Elsie, and Alice Apr 10 20:20:16 * Morgan taps on the door frame Apr 10 20:22:07 *Everyone calls for him to come in. Florrie is sat with Edward, Verity has Mattias, and David has Emil. Elsie is nursing her son. Apr 10 20:22:58 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 10 20:23:09 The Graf would like to spend time with his grandchildren Apr 10 20:25:26 *David comes over, bringing him Emil. Adalbrecht takes him confidently. Florrie looks a little more shy Apr 10 20:25:54 David: I expect Joseff and Adara will arrive soon Apr 10 20:26:03 I imagine so, yes Apr 10 20:29:16 * Adalbrecht chats to the baby, bouncing him. Emil chuckles Apr 10 20:29:33 D: I want to meet them before dinner Apr 10 20:29:57 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:30:08 Alright. How do you want to handle it? Apr 10 20:31:46 D: I thought Martha and I might meet them in the drawing room when they are ready. You and Molly would be welcome also Apr 10 20:32:07 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:32:37 I'm loathe to leave Ilena in a new place on her own... seems... rude. Apr 10 20:33:33 D: I have no intention of excluding them Apr 10 20:34:20 Oh, exclude Sebastien all you like, he'll be happy playing with HeinzHarold Apr 10 20:34:23 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 10 20:34:51 D: I imagine the camp will suit them Apr 10 20:35:15 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:35:32 Soon as they're cleaned up from the road, we'll get together then Apr 10 20:37:19 *David nods* I think Molly is in your parlour if you were looking for her Apr 10 20:38:10 * Morgan nods, patting his fathers shoulder before heading that way Apr 10 20:40:00 *He hears laughter from within. It sounds like Molly, Inga, and Mina Apr 10 20:40:20 * Morgan stops still Apr 10 20:40:36 [Would I be interrupting if I joined you? Apr 10 20:42:06 [not at all] Apr 10 20:42:11 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Apr 10 20:42:17 * Morgan knocks before entering the room Apr 10 20:42:30 Come in, my love Apr 10 20:42:39 * Morgan does so Apr 10 20:43:34 * Molly and the others are all stitching the shiny sky blue and silver fabric, and even Mina seems quite cheerful Apr 10 20:43:48 ladies Apr 10 20:46:32 I: Do you need us to go away for twenty minutes? *she smiles, watching for a blush* Apr 10 20:47:55 * Morgan looks at her impassively for a moment before blushing and muttering "dammit" Apr 10 20:48:56 *Inga giggles* Apr 10 20:49:39 Mina: *she smiles at him* I think it’s very attractive to see a man so modest Apr 10 20:49:53 * Morgan blushes harder Apr 10 20:50:25 * Molly watches him a moment [do you need me, my love? You wouldn’t be being a pest] Apr 10 20:50:49 [just thought I'd spend a bit of time with you before the Rosenkrantz's arrive love] Apr 10 20:51:15 * Morgan moves to sit on the floor in front of Molly, leaning back against her legs Apr 10 20:51:28 Uncalled for, if you ask me, making me do that so much Apr 10 20:51:41 * Molly gently strokes his hair Apr 10 20:52:24 I: Heinzharold says I need to not spend too much time with Heidi, he doesn’t want her rubbing off on me Apr 10 20:52:33 * Morgan sniggers Apr 10 20:52:44 Oh yeah, you'd be an absolute menace Apr 10 20:53:05 *Mina looks confused by it* Why is it funny? Apr 10 20:53:17 [oh dear!] Apr 10 20:53:54 Not spent much time with Heidi? Apr 10 20:55:17 Mina: Some, But not a great deal. She is much more energetic and exuberant than I Apr 10 20:55:56 She's a trouble maker Apr 10 20:58:54 Mna nods: But they are all fond of her regardless of that Apr 10 20:59:02 * Morgan nods Apr 10 20:59:09 They've been through a lot together Apr 10 21:00:58 *Mina nods* They met her only a few months after they joined the War, then Diana the following summer, and finally Edward met me in the winter, though I was not introduced to the rest until six years later at the wedding Apr 10 21:02:16 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:02:27 Heidi has a very strong streak of mischief Apr 10 21:02:58 Mina: In that they will find me lacking Apr 10 21:03:47 Its just a way you are different to her... as you are both different to Potts, and he is different to Zench... Apr 10 21:04:43 Inga: I think it’s nice that people aren’t too similar Apr 10 21:05:12 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:05:28 I really need to make a point of spending time with Diana, I know she was keen to have a Duchess as a friend Apr 10 21:06:38 [We have lived here a few weeks now, and we’ve never made love in this room, despite it being ours...] Apr 10 21:07:07 [really?!] Apr 10 21:08:02 [not that I recall. we’ve been very well-behaved upstairs] Apr 10 21:08:15 [how peculiar] Apr 10 21:08:26 *Mina nods* I ought to as well Apr 10 21:08:53 [it could be that we’ve had only a handful of days where we were both here...] Apr 10 21:09:06 [-that- sounds accurate] Apr 10 21:09:17 She's trying so hard Apr 10 21:11:30 [And in a few days we’ll be off again] Apr 10 21:11:52 She’s already com0lained about the soup, the sheets, and the soap. Apr 10 21:11:55 [aye] Apr 10 21:12:38 If our hospitality is not good enough, she can find other accommodation... with Graf Maubourg perhaps Apr 10 21:12:40 * Molly gently strokes his hair again Apr 10 21:13:10 I think she’s just used to giving orders here, but this is my house now Apr 10 21:13:44 I: I think it’s nice here Apr 10 21:13:55 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:13:57 I like it Apr 10 21:14:01 [it won’t be long til the Rosenkrantzs come] Apr 10 21:14:31 Mina: It seems very efficiently run and clean, you should be proud, Molly Apr 10 21:15:24 [No. Your father would like to meet them before dinner in the drawing room] Apr 10 21:17:08 [we can do that, do you need time before that?] Apr 10 21:17:25 I am, very proud. My staff are lovely and so organised Apr 10 21:17:29 [I'm okay like this... its very... calming] Apr 10 21:17:44 * Morgan mutters 'For army types' Apr 10 21:17:50 [being surrounded by sewing women...] Apr 10 21:18:06 Well yes, but they cannot help that, my love Apr 10 21:18:19 *Inga smiles, as does Mina* Apr 10 21:18:50 Mina: Edward’s army uniform does suit him though. The others looked handsome too Apr 10 21:20:11 He scrubs up okay Apr 10 21:21:18 Mina smiles: And down also Apr 10 21:21:27 * Molly and Inga giggle at this Apr 10 21:21:57 * Morgan rolls his eyes, but smiles Apr 10 21:22:24 Inga: It’s alright, Morgan, we know you do too! Apr 10 21:22:38 *the other women laugh at this as well* Apr 10 21:23:00 * Morgan blushes Apr 10 21:23:07 I'll get you back for all this, I hope you realise that Apr 10 21:23:32 Is that just directed at them my love, or is it an offer available to me also? Apr 10 21:24:07 And you as well Apr 10 21:24:52 Oh dear, whatever shall I do (?) *she subtly touches the side of his neck* Apr 10 21:25:23 I: You should have seen it in Capperlucia, him and Heinzharold were often shirtless! Apr 10 21:26:29 Mina: *she smiles* I’ve not seen very many shirtless men, I’m sorry I missed the bounty of the island Apr 10 21:27:19 Half of them had breasts Apr 10 21:28:21 Mina: Did you see them nurse? Apr 10 21:28:48 * Morgan nods Apr 10 21:29:05 On the rare occasion I wasn't trying to climb a cliff or cuddling a dragon Apr 10 21:29:34 Mina laughs softly: Or displaying you wares, by the sounds of it Apr 10 21:30:32 * Morgan shrugs Apr 10 21:30:54 Wasn't the easiest thing I've ever done, I must admit... but it was just far too hot Apr 10 21:31:39 I: that’s what she said. Apr 10 21:31:53 *Mina and Molly giggle* Apr 10 21:31:56 * Morgan grins at her briefly Apr 10 21:32:34 That’s why Heinzharold was wearing the skirt... Apr 10 21:33:18 I: To cool his plums, he said *This makes Mina blush a little* Apr 10 21:33:57 His berries... Apr 10 21:35:02 I'd like to point out that -I- didn't participate in any of that... shirtless was difficult enough, I'm not going without some proper covering... Apr 10 21:35:52 Mina nods: One does not want to be at the mercy of a stiff breeze Apr 10 21:36:00 * Molly and Inga laugh Apr 10 21:38:07 [or a stiff something else] Apr 10 21:39:15 [That is something I do want to be at the mercy of...] Apr 10 21:40:33 * Morgan blushes Apr 10 21:40:37 They do wear a sort of undergarment beneath, it is like the nappy cloths Emil has Apr 10 21:41:29 I: *she nods, looks to Mina* You have to tie it on at the sides. Heinzharold kept trying to untie mine as we were walking along Apr 10 21:42:11 *Molly sends him the image of him ripping hers off on the kitchen table whilst she was sparkly* Apr 10 21:43:40 Could send you and Edward over there, but he'd spend the entire trip hiding below deck Apr 10 21:49:26 Mina: Thank you, But no. The ferry is bad enough. Apr 10 21:49:46 * Morgan sniffs Apr 10 21:50:01 Thats the sailing equivalent of selling someone a cow and telling them its a horse Apr 10 21:51:54 *they laugh* Apr 10 21:52:36 Mina: I have seen the outfits Molly and Inga wore, I do not think they would suit me Apr 10 21:52:54 I rather disagree Apr 10 21:54:00 Mina: I have quite a bad scar on my flank *He knows she does, because from his dream of the path where he married her he can recall the feel of it under his fingers and lips* Apr 10 21:55:12 You'd be hard pressed to find an area of my torso that -isnt- scars on scars... over there they'd think you a warrior Apr 10 21:58:40 Mina: *she frowns slightly* I doubt that is possible Apr 10 21:58:51 Which part love? Apr 10 21:59:12 Mina: Either... both. Apr 10 22:00:06 well... the latter I got from one of the people there... warriors have scars. If you have scars, you're clearly a warrior. The former... I'm sure Molly and Inga could confirm it Apr 10 22:03:04 His body is like a book, significant parts of his life recorded upon it Apr 10 22:03:18 *Inga just smiles at Morgan* Apr 10 22:03:52 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 10 22:05:29 Mina: Aren’t you self-concious about it? Apr 10 22:05:50 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:06:53 Yes, I am... the hard part is getting the understanding that they're nothing to be ashamed of... you may have noticed all of the staff have scars... Apr 10 22:08:07 Mina nods: I have Apr 10 22:08:43 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:09:34 It was exceptionally difficult, them being on display while we were there... but I've come home less ashamed of them. The only reason my sleeves are rolled down is because I don't want to upset mother Apr 10 22:11:09 Mina: Does she find them very upsetting? Apr 10 22:11:50 Idon't know... I've never shown her. Hell, until we got married, no-one had seen them Apr 10 22:13:49 Mina: *she nods* I know how daunting that can be Apr 10 22:16:39 I'm less bothered around others... but mother... Apr 10 22:21:05 Mina: are they from the War? Apr 10 22:21:49 I've got one prominent one from the war... a few little nicks here and there.... And a lot of the scar on my back was from Kaufmann having me whipped... Apr 10 22:23:45 *Mina nods* Mine is from Rief. Apr 10 22:24:18 I remember you saying there was a time he hurt you... Apr 10 22:25:04 *She nods* I was eight Apr 10 22:25:31 * Morgan nods Apr 10 22:26:55 Mina, if you would consider it, I could look at healing the scar for you Apr 10 22:27:27 *Mina looks a little surprised* Can you heal such? Apr 10 22:29:35 [uhhh... she doesn't know about any of that...] Apr 10 22:29:43 [fuck.] Apr 10 22:29:53 [later perhaps] Apr 10 22:30:36 There are certainly creams and things that can improve it. My love, I think we should start preparing for a Rosenkrantz arrival Apr 10 22:30:48 *Inga giggles quietly* Apr 10 22:32:13 * Morgan nods, getting up off the floor Apr 10 22:32:26 I chose not to lessen mine Apr 10 22:33:28 Mina smiles slightly: I think it is better if a gentleman does not lessen his arrival. It does not do to get there before the hostess is ready to receive you Apr 10 22:33:44 * Morgan blushes hard Apr 10 22:33:52 Cruel, the lot of you Apr 10 22:34:08 * Molly giggles: Both of you, stop idly toying with my husband! Apr 10 22:36:30 I: Oh I’m going to tell Heinzharold you said that! Apr 10 22:38:15 Incorrigible, you lot Apr 10 22:38:23 *Mina isn’t blushing, but she is smiling slightly* I doubt Morgan’s teenage self would have been quite so horrified by that idea Apr 10 22:38:41 * Molly and Inga giggle Apr 10 22:38:46 My teenage self wouldn't have had the faintest idea what you meant Apr 10 22:39:14 * Molly nods “You were a very good boy, mon petit chou...” Apr 10 22:40:14 * Morgan rolls his eyes, rolling up his sleeves Apr 10 22:40:49 * Molly doesn’t tease him further, just watching it Apr 10 22:41:36 *Mina doesn’t stare, politely looking back to her stitching* Apr 10 22:41:54 * Morgan flexes his fingers Apr 10 22:42:10 If it would help, Mina... I don't mind you looking. Apr 10 22:42:39 Mina: It’s fine, I appreciate the offer Apr 10 22:44:11 * Morgan watches her for a moment Apr 10 22:44:34 *Mina continues the sewing* Apr 10 22:44:37 My forearms, they don't really bother me... particularly since I got a new scar in Capperlucia Apr 10 22:44:59 Mina: What caused it? Apr 10 22:45:03 * Molly stands too Apr 10 22:45:26 I slipped while I was climbing the big wall Apr 10 22:47:42 Mina: That must have hurt Apr 10 22:48:11 Did rather, yes. Was two thirds of the way up, so I carried on Apr 10 22:49:05 Mina nods: Edward said you’d best it twice Apr 10 22:49:13 * Morgan nods, smiling Apr 10 22:49:16 First person ever Apr 10 22:50:02 *Mina smiles* It’s very impressive Apr 10 22:50:38 * Morgan nods, tracing the line of the scar with his thumb Apr 10 23:12:34 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 10 23:54:54 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)