**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Apr 18 11:27:30 2024 Apr 18 11:27:30 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 18 11:29:44 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 18 20:13:49 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 18 20:18:34 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 18 20:19:30 I'll see you in a while Apr 18 20:19:30 * Edward nods Apr 18 20:19:30 Breeches, brother. Apr 18 20:19:30 Yes yes, half a pair of trousers Apr 18 20:19:30 horizontally, not vertically, thankfully Apr 18 20:19:32 Its stupid... we can afford proper trousers for god sake Apr 18 20:19:34 * Edward smiles, shaking his head with exasperation “how are we brothers?!” Apr 18 20:19:36 I'll ask father to explain it to you Apr 18 20:19:40 * Edward nods Apr 18 20:19:42 It would be educational, no doubt Apr 18 20:19:44 Absolutely it would Apr 18 20:19:46 * Edward inclines his head on the way out Apr 18 20:19:48 * Morgan locks up, going to get changed Apr 18 20:20:47 *he isn’t interrupted. the room smells like her, though she’s out with Seb* Apr 18 20:21:45 * Morgan makes a decent effort, leaving the top of his shirt undone until he sees himself in the mirror, doing it up Apr 18 20:24:22 *he does look smart, though her hair that Hema in Insel did for him is growing out. Her child should have come by now, and the blessing of Aeiterin she suggested he do to help some get pregnant would have been more than three months into Molly’s pregnancy* Apr 18 20:25:02 * Morgan smiles a little, fiddling with his hair briefly before going downstairs Apr 18 20:26:02 *There’s plenty of chat coming from the drawing room* Apr 18 20:26:25 * Morgan stops, trying to gauge who's inside Apr 18 20:27:33 *It sounds like Mina, Ilena, Verity, Adara, Uinise, Jarvie and Inga* Apr 18 20:28:01 * Morgan sighs, muttering to himself Apr 18 20:29:57 * Molly is now known as Claudia Apr 18 20:30:07 * Claudia walks up behind him Apr 18 20:30:10 Hey Apr 18 20:30:38 hey Apr 18 20:32:24 you okay? Apr 18 20:33:53 Do I -look- okay? Apr 18 20:34:07 * Claudia looks at him Apr 18 20:34:16 You look smart, actually Apr 18 20:35:54 In half a pair of trousers Apr 18 20:36:50 Heinzharold has been forced into them too Apr 18 20:37:02 Yes, but he likes them because he looks pretty Apr 18 20:38:59 * Claudia nods Apr 18 20:39:07 Where is Molly? Apr 18 20:39:14 Out for a walk with Sebastien Apr 18 20:39:23 * Claudia watches him Apr 18 20:39:28 Oh right Apr 18 20:40:21 Spit it out... Apr 18 20:40:43 wouldn’t have thought you’d like that Apr 18 20:41:26 I will confess to having reservations... but I've got no actual reason not to trust them Apr 18 20:42:24 I could go and keep an eye... Apr 18 20:43:06 No... I need to trust them, and to demonstrate it. What I need you to do is show how well you fit in with Uinise -and- Jarvie... Apr 18 20:44:34 What?! why? Apr 18 20:45:30 Jarvie needs to be seen to fit in with Capperlucian customs, to give her the best chance of taking Molly's place... Apr 18 20:46:45 * Claudia nods Apr 18 20:46:57 Right... how do I come into it? Apr 18 20:47:37 You're the closest we have to another Capperlucian... Apr 18 20:48:29 I suppose so Apr 18 20:48:58 * Morgan nods, fiddling with his collar Apr 18 20:49:17 Do me a favour, nip up to the music room and make sure there's something big in there covered with a sheet Apr 18 20:50:21 * Claudia nods Apr 18 20:50:30 Alright Apr 18 20:50:55 I'm going to go make a fool of myself in here Apr 18 20:53:15 On purpose? Apr 18 20:53:44 May as well get used to it Apr 18 20:54:16 br8ng Bir to show off if it gets awkward? Apr 18 20:54:41 Yeah, though most of them have seen her Apr 18 20:55:13 * Claudia nods Apr 18 20:55:15 back soon Apr 18 20:55:43 * Morgan nods, watching her go before tapping on the door and walking in Apr 18 20:59:14 *It’s busier than it sounded, the room is full of people sat or stood chatting. The staff are there providing drinks. Seb, Molly, And His Grace are the notable absentees Apr 18 20:59:50 * Morgan wanders over to one of the staff, asking them to fetch him some scotch Apr 18 21:01:53 *the footman goes to do so. Everyone smiles at him, but it’s up to him who he approaches Apr 18 21:02:15 * Morgan wanders over to Edward Apr 18 21:02:29 * Claudia is now known as Edward Apr 18 21:03:01 * Edward is stood with Potts. They seem to have overcome their differences Apr 18 21:03:23 * Morgan gestures to his attire Apr 18 21:03:25 Happy? Apr 18 21:05:29 * Edward nods, smiling Apr 18 21:05:40 You look good, brother Apr 18 21:06:28 I look ridiculous... like the pair of you Apr 18 21:08:00 Potts smiles: Thank you Apr 18 21:10:05 * Morgan sighs, fidgeting with his collar Apr 18 21:10:29 Cant even drink myself to the point of not really noticing Apr 18 21:20:07 No, it’d be ill advised Apr 18 21:20:21 Be too damned expensive Apr 18 21:22:06 Potts: I hear the host is generous with his drink, which suits us well Apr 18 21:22:26 So I've gathered Apr 18 21:24:53 *Mina comes over* Good evening, Morgan Apr 18 21:24:59 * Morgan smiles Apr 18 21:25:10 Little sister... Apr 18 21:25:39 M: You look very nice tonight Apr 18 21:25:59 Thank you... you look wonderful as always Apr 18 21:27:13 *Mina smiles. She does look pretty in a dusky pink* Thank you Apr 18 21:27:44 How are you and Ilena getting along? Apr 18 21:28:54 *Mina smiles* Wonderfully. She’s a very nicely turned out young lady Apr 18 21:31:13 * Morgan nods Apr 18 21:31:16 I thought so Apr 18 21:31:59 I am sure she will do well at Court, as pretty as she is *He glances at the girl who would have been his wife in the path where Molly married Jaeger* Apr 18 21:34:23 * Morgan nods Apr 18 21:34:27 I would hope so Apr 18 21:35:21 Potts looks too: When is she to go? Apr 18 21:38:06 It needs to be arranged with her father but... I was thinking she could join us next time we're at court... cant hurt turning up with a duke... Apr 18 21:38:46 * Edward nods. Morgan is given his drink Apr 18 21:39:49 * Morgan thanks the footman, sipping it Apr 18 21:40:29 Potts: She looks young for Court Apr 18 21:40:59 Little bit Apr 18 21:41:35 She’ll be under the protection of both families, Potts. She’s fine. Apr 18 21:42:59 *Potts nods* Apr 18 21:43:36 Been a while since I had to call anyone out... months at least... Apr 18 21:44:06 * Edward nods Apr 18 21:44:16 I think I’ve managed a year. Apr 18 21:44:28 My last was Graf Fischler... Apr 18 21:45:14 *Potts glances in the direction of Hannalore who is in the far corner of the the room with Joseff* Apr 18 21:46:21 * Edward nods “Mine was a Freiarr from Hainzl who thought I was liaising with his wife...” Apr 18 21:46:40 * Morgan nods, watching Potts Apr 18 21:47:13 *Potts looks back to them* You both know who my last was. Apr 18 21:47:41 Yes... I was just wondering if I needed to slap you to bring you to your senses, thats all Apr 18 21:48:15 Potts smiles: I reserve that for the fairer sex, nice as you look tonight! Apr 18 21:49:23 * Morgan sips his drink Apr 18 21:49:54 *HH catches his eyes* $all good?$ Apr 18 21:50:10 $Just making sure Potts here isn't going to do something stupid$ Apr 18 21:50:28 $yeah, but then who is stopping me?!$ Apr 18 21:50:54 $Inga, obviously$ Apr 18 21:51:40 *Inga is presently chatting with Emmilene and Ruth* Apr 18 21:51:57 $just waves her bubbies around til I stop$ Apr 18 21:52:11 $Yeah, I can see that working$ Apr 18 21:53:17 $where are your bubbies?$ Apr 18 21:53:32 $talking with her cousin$ Apr 18 21:53:37 [Are you alright my love?] Apr 18 21:54:01 [fine liebling, are you?] Apr 18 21:54:11 $wondered where he’d gotten to$ Apr 18 21:54:33 [stood here like a bloody peacock making small talk, keeping an eye on everyone] Apr 18 21:54:56 [do you want me to come?] Apr 18 21:55:22 [Yes, later... oh... you mean come here... no, its fine] Apr 18 21:55:32 * Morgan nods a little, pulling at his collar Apr 18 21:56:08 [oh, it would be very against the social rules to sneak off from our own house party...] Apr 18 21:58:51 [quite so] Apr 18 22:00:05 [and that is not at all something we like...] Apr 18 22:01:27 [I'm under strict orders to behave] Apr 18 22:01:51 [Orders from someone higher than a Duchess?] Apr 18 22:02:12 * Morgan glances at Edward Apr 18 22:02:19 I've got this Montaigne friend... Apr 18 22:02:30 * Edward nods Apr 18 22:02:44 I think I have heard about her Apr 18 22:03:50 No, not her... right snooty sort, looks down his nose at everyone, uses Montaigne words like hors d'oeuvres when speaking to Avalonians... Apr 18 22:03:56 * Morgan sniffs, sipping his drink Apr 18 22:04:01 And thats just... for starters Apr 18 22:04:14 * Morgan casually walks away toward his mother Apr 18 22:04:43 *he can hear them laughing* Apr 18 22:05:30 * Edward is now known as Verity Apr 18 22:05:58 * Verity is sat with Jarvie and Grendlik. He has Mattias Apr 18 22:06:14 Everyone okay? Apr 18 22:08:09 * Verity nods, smiling Apr 18 22:08:17 We are, dear boy Apr 18 22:08:29 Are you sure you wish to camp out tonight? Apr 18 22:08:41 * Verity nods Apr 18 22:09:03 I think it’ll be a nice experience Apr 18 22:09:19 *Jarvie just looks at Morgan with a little smirk* Apr 18 22:10:20 Sebastien is upset it'll be an army setup... we prefer hammocks... Apr 18 22:11:05 Grendlik: I miss hammocks Apr 18 22:11:29 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink before adjusting his collar Apr 18 22:11:48 Me too... I miss moving floors... Apr 18 22:12:28 Grendlik: Will you have a boat on your lake? Apr 18 22:12:45 When I get time... I'm going to build a rowboat to start with Apr 18 22:12:57 Then a little one with a sail Apr 18 22:13:09 * Verity nods a little Apr 18 22:13:22 That will be nice, dear boy Apr 18 22:14:44 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:14:58 I think so Apr 18 22:16:27 Jarvie: I have to sleep indoors, apparently Apr 18 22:17:23 Oh? Apr 18 22:17:56 Your cousin isn’t Churched yet. Apr 18 22:18:16 Ah, yes, can't go outside in case... ummm... Apr 18 22:20:24 Dear boy, it is important to keep her safe and well Apr 18 22:21:14 * Morgan smiles a little, looking at Jarvie Apr 18 22:21:15 I tried Apr 18 22:22:45 *Jarvie nods* Only a few more days until I’m released back into the wild Apr 18 22:24:00 *Grendlik smiles* Apr 18 22:24:57 Looking forward to it I imagine... Apr 18 22:26:57 *Jarvie nods* The whole time you were travelling the world I was sat around all day Apr 18 22:27:30 Weeks of nothing to look at but ocean... what's over that side? Its the sea... how about over there? The sea again... Apr 18 22:30:04 *Grendlik smiles* It sounds good to me Apr 18 22:30:48 Its a bit different being that far out... not -entirely- certain the place you're trying to find exists... Apr 18 22:31:53 I was worried you’d get disappointed Apr 18 22:32:22 * Morgan nods Apr 18 22:32:34 Even once we found Betuana, I wasn't completely convinced Apr 18 22:33:04 J: How did you enjoy the Empire? Eat much sand? Apr 18 22:33:41 I wouldn't cry if it all got sucked into the ocean Apr 18 22:34:03 *this makes them laugh* Apr 18 22:36:35 * Verity has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 18 23:35:29 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)