**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Apr 24 11:37:13 2024 Apr 24 11:37:13 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 24 11:39:22 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 24 19:56:37 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 24 20:32:25 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 24 20:32:46 Time spent with one’s sons is always well-invested Apr 24 20:32:46 * Morgan nods Apr 24 20:32:46 Made a bit of history as well Apr 24 20:32:46 Oh? Apr 24 20:32:46 * Morgan nods Apr 24 20:32:48 Uinise is the curator of their museum... there's an exhibit about me... Apr 24 20:32:50 why! Apr 24 20:32:52 They have climbing walls... there's one thats never been conquered by an outsider... and only conquered twice by locals, and noone has ever managed it twice... Apr 24 20:32:56 I did not realised you climbed Apr 24 20:32:58 * Morgan smiles Apr 24 20:33:00 As often as possible... my parents had to chop down a tree when I was very young because I'd climbed out of the window... and it helped, being a sailor Apr 24 20:33:01 * Faulk laughs Apr 24 20:33:03 I know Colonel Fuchs climbs well Apr 24 20:33:05 Doesn't -really- surprise me... most sailors do Apr 24 20:33:09 * Faulk nods Apr 24 20:33:11 They send their apologies and regards Apr 24 20:33:13 * Morgan nods Apr 24 20:33:15 I'd have liked to have seen them, of course but... I wouldn't even consider asking Stef to travel Apr 24 20:34:24 * Molly is now known as Faulk Apr 24 20:34:56 Fuchs would not have it. He is extremely protective of his wife, that has not changed Apr 24 20:35:10 * Morgan nods Apr 24 20:35:19 A pity it took them so long to realise what they meant to eachother Apr 24 20:35:52 * Faulk nods Apr 24 20:36:31 They are more than making up for it now. You will see them at my daughter’s wedding, of course Apr 24 20:39:23 * Morgan nods Apr 24 20:39:29 Can I ask you something? As a friend... Apr 24 20:41:02 * Faulk nods Apr 24 20:41:05 You can Apr 24 20:41:22 How is it going, having her as a daughter? Apr 24 20:41:34 * Faulk smiles Apr 24 20:41:49 She gives me very little trouble compared to my son Apr 24 20:42:06 Frankly, that surprises me Apr 24 20:42:47 She told me she did not have a father growing up. As I did not have a daughter, it suits well Apr 24 20:43:14 * Morgan nods slowly Apr 24 20:43:28 Good... I am glad... how are -you-? Apr 24 20:45:29 * Faulk smiles Apr 24 20:46:04 I am well. What about you? Apr 24 20:46:49 Mostly I am wonderful Apr 24 20:47:57 What ails you? Apr 24 20:48:47 This is quite a big step, hosting so many, and meeting the Freiarrs that I will be guiding, for a start Apr 24 20:49:14 * Faulk nods Apr 24 20:49:26 You have your father and brother to help Apr 24 20:49:41 * Morgan nods Apr 24 20:49:45 And Graf Maubourg... Apr 24 20:50:56 * Faulk nods Apr 24 20:51:11 Have you seen him? Apr 24 20:51:17 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 24 20:51:21 Frequently Apr 24 20:52:03 I have heard the gossip about his daughter Apr 24 20:52:14 * Morgan nods Apr 24 20:52:20 Her husband is conducting the baptisms Apr 24 20:52:35 Will that not be awkward? Apr 24 20:54:08 Almost undoubtedly, but Graf Maubourg will not want t do anything that brings more critical attention to him, and Frau Loewe doesn't seem the sort to make a scene Apr 24 20:55:23 * Faulk nods Apr 24 20:56:19 I would expect many of the freiarrs, and especially their wives and daughters, to be colder towards him Apr 24 20:57:19 That'll be awkward, since he and I are beginning to work closer together Apr 24 20:58:32 these events are never without politics Apr 24 20:59:37 Providing it doesn't ruin the happiness of the day for my children and my family... Apr 24 21:01:01 * Faulk nods Apr 24 21:01:26 It should be a joyous occasion Apr 24 21:05:04 Yes, it should Apr 24 21:06:56 * Faulk has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 24 21:11:51 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 24 21:11:59 * Molly is now known as Faulk Apr 24 21:12:39 these events are never without politics Apr 24 21:12:39 Providing it doesn't ruin the happiness of the day for my children and my family... Apr 24 21:12:39 * Faulk nods Apr 24 21:12:39 It should be a joyous occasion Apr 24 21:12:39 Yes, it should Apr 24 21:15:21 * Faulk sips his drink, watching the other people briefly Apr 24 21:15:38 When do you expect the ship to return again? Apr 24 21:17:02 Providing it goes as it did on our journey, middle of June, she'll be taking Uinise home Apr 24 21:18:09 * Faulk nods, then frowns slightly Apr 24 21:18:22 You will be taking her home? Apr 24 21:19:10 * Morgan takes a sip from his flask Apr 24 21:19:18 That rather depends on you, your Grace Apr 24 21:20:15 Does it? Apr 24 21:22:47 * Morgan frowns, watching the others Apr 24 21:23:04 Yes, as do most things Apr 24 21:25:04 * Faulk follows us gaze Apr 24 21:25:07 his* Apr 24 21:25:22 Is this a conversation that requires privacy? Apr 24 21:25:37 * Morgan sighs, nodding Apr 24 21:25:40 I rather think so Apr 24 21:28:16 * Faulk nods, getting his drink topped off before walking a little bit away from the camp Apr 24 21:28:35 * Morgan follows him Apr 24 21:30:01 *its darker here, and in the warm light he can see Molly still talking quietly with Diana Apr 24 21:31:25 * Morgan watches them for a moment before looking to Faulk Apr 24 21:33:24 Given that you have given me control of a Grafdom in the near future, I can already surmise the answer but... do you trust me? Apr 24 21:33:49 * Faulk nods Apr 24 21:33:52 I do Apr 24 21:34:14 * Morgan nods a little, glancing back toward Molly Apr 24 21:34:36 I don't want Molly going back to Capperlucia Apr 24 21:37:34 But she did an excellent job there Apr 24 21:37:53 Yes she absolutely did Apr 24 21:39:53 You want her to stay here with the children? Apr 24 21:40:35 Thats an accurate way of putting it Apr 24 21:44:04 * Faulk nods “She will want to get them settled here with their nurses and governesses, of course. when will the Rose be back after that, August or September? Apr 24 21:44:51 We do not wish her to be away from the children but... that isn't the whole issue... Apr 24 21:45:45 which is? Apr 24 21:45:56 * Morgan sighs Apr 24 21:46:06 A woman in her condition should not be at sea Apr 24 21:46:53 * Faulk tilts his head Apr 24 21:47:01 Is she with child? Apr 24 21:47:18 Yes, your grace... but it is not common knowledge... Apr 24 21:47:26 * Faulk nods Apr 24 21:48:09 It is early days. I will pray to the Holy Mother to watch over her and the child Apr 24 21:50:12 I appreciate that, your grace... we had not expected it... we were waiting for the measures she took to avoid pregnancy to leave her body... Apr 24 21:51:05 * Faulk nods Apr 24 21:51:11 Congratulations, Morgan Apr 24 21:52:24 Thank you your grace... I hope you are not -too- angry... Apr 24 21:53:35 I am concerned for the future of our endeavour, as your Eisenfurst. As your friend, I am extremely pleased for you both, I know how badly you desired this Apr 24 21:53:45 * Morgan nods Apr 24 21:55:41 I am confident that our arrangement with Capperlucia will continue... Molly and the Queen grew very friendly, and bringing their queen home safe didn't hurt matters. Apr 24 21:55:53 * Faulk nods Apr 24 21:56:17 I would have preferred Molly remain as ambassador Apr 24 21:58:00 Yes, I know. Don't underestimate the amount of groundwork she has completed... the trade deals that are in place are solid and fair all round Apr 24 21:59:26 * Faulk nods Apr 24 21:59:57 She sent them to be, and Dreschler is happy with them. But keeping up relations is important Apr 24 22:00:07 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:01:00 Jarvie would be a good fit, particularly in light of Uinise finding her to be, as she put it, normal... though I know you don't know Jarvie so well Apr 24 22:01:36 No, I spent a little time in her company at your brother’s wedding, but not a great deal Apr 24 22:02:20 If... it would set your mind at more ease... Molly could give Jarvie guidance.. Apr 24 22:03:33 Her baby is not even two months old, surely she would not be ready to leave in less than two more months? Apr 24 22:03:50 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 24 22:04:36 She's climbing the walls... a small delay wouldn't hurt, though... Apr 24 22:05:24 Molly could make this journey, and then her replacement the next Apr 24 22:05:34 ah... no... Apr 24 22:06:04 * Faulk looks at him Apr 24 22:06:20 You’d be surprised how rarely I hear that answer Apr 24 22:07:37 When we first met you told me you valued that I would not simply let you win at croquet... you value my honesty, my integrity. Apr 24 22:07:52 I do Apr 24 22:09:04 I would not be that man if I simply acquiesced... and if you had all the facts, you would not even ask it. *he looks thoughtful* that... being... said... Apr 24 22:09:38 Yes? Apr 24 22:10:04 What if... she could act as ambassador without having to go... Apr 24 22:10:26 I do not understand your meaning? Apr 24 22:10:53 * Morgan scratches his chin Apr 24 22:11:09 I mean exactly what I say... Apr 24 22:11:28 That would be an impossibility Apr 24 22:11:40 mmhmm... how are the bells working? Apr 24 22:12:04 * Faulk smiles warmly Apr 24 22:12:16 Very well. I do miss her when I travel Apr 24 22:12:37 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:14:21 A part of the reason I am so grateful to have you here... *he sips his drink* you accepted the suggestion of the bells without really understanding how it'd work or why.... Apr 24 22:15:44 A man who would not take any chance to talk to his beloved lost wife regards of the method is not a man I can under Apr 24 22:15:48 understand* Apr 24 22:16:32 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:16:53 What I'm suggesting would also require that bit of faith... Apr 24 22:18:18 How do you imagine it being possible? Apr 24 22:18:57 * Morgan pulls a face Apr 24 22:19:12 It might offend your sensibilities... Apr 24 22:19:36 I suppose it might Apr 24 22:20:38 Imagine being able to speak to someone in another town, another koenigsreich, another -country- as if they were in the same room... Apr 24 22:21:41 * Faulk shakes his head “That seems impossible “ Apr 24 22:22:14 As would your using the bells... Apr 24 22:22:38 * Faulk nods slowly Apr 24 22:23:24 I suppose it is more imaginable that we could communicate with another living person who is farther away Apr 24 22:23:37 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:23:50 I would suggest so Apr 24 22:24:24 And like this she could communicate all the way to Capperlucia? Apr 24 22:24:38 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:26:18 It’s a great distance Apr 24 22:26:32 Oh I'm well aware Apr 24 22:27:06 Do you believe this would be acceptable to both women? Apr 24 22:28:02 I believe so, yes. Apr 24 22:29:27 * Faulk nods “Then that should be how to go on the next time” Apr 24 22:29:47 I'll discuss it with Molly and Uinise, to be sure Apr 24 22:29:56 * Faulk nods Apr 24 22:30:44 When do you expect Molly can travel again? There is still almost three years remaining on our agreeement Apr 24 22:32:15 I know... I also know that your gift after the insurrection attempt in Graben allowed for that to be negated without penalty... that being said, I'm about as far from being an expert on how quickly women recover as you can get Apr 24 22:33:11 A midwife should be consulted Apr 24 22:34:03 Molly's just as likely to know... she's been studying, and the Capperlucians are -miles- ahead of the rest of us when it comes to pregnancy and children Apr 24 22:34:28 * Faulk nods Apr 24 22:34:40 She looks busy at present Apr 24 22:34:50 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:35:31 Diana seemed keen to talk to her... and hosting so many valued friends is terribly important to her Apr 24 22:36:04 * Faulk nods Apr 24 22:36:12 As it should be for a Duchess Apr 24 22:36:37 * Morgan nods Apr 24 22:36:57 We're showing your faith in us and the decision you made were not ill advised Apr 24 22:37:23 I have had no cause to question that Apr 24 22:38:16 I'm glad to hear that. I have a few plans being put in place already and some to commence in the not distant future Apr 24 22:39:58 * Faulk nods Apr 24 22:40:17 As a friend, do you regret taking on the Grafdom? Apr 24 22:41:13 No. Sometimes I wonder if I have taken on too much, but with the people I have around me... Apr 24 22:41:22 * Faulk nods Apr 24 22:41:41 Your Father and Brother will no doubt provide support Apr 24 22:42:12 * Morgan nods, looking back toward the group Apr 24 22:42:21 Are you, between you and I, testing my brother? Apr 24 22:43:05 No, I am actually just hoping he will come up with an idea that has eluded me Apr 24 22:43:13 * Morgan laughs Apr 24 22:43:43 Perhaps... a secular service? Apr 24 22:45:18 Which is recognised and blessed by neither church. What of their children? Apr 24 22:46:21 Perhaps the churches could be persuaded to both recognise and bless it? Apr 24 22:47:25 It is something to consider. Ideally I would have him convert Apr 24 22:48:30 An argument could be made for a freiarr converting since a Grafdom is having to... or... an opportunity to be forward thinking and accepting... Apr 24 22:49:22 Perhaps Apr 24 22:49:33 *Morgan’s neck prickles* Apr 24 22:49:44 * Morgan looks toward Molly Apr 24 22:50:13 *she has her hand on Diana’s * Apr 24 22:50:25 We love and worship the same god... we just disagree on how to talk to Him Apr 24 22:50:44 * Faulk nods Apr 24 22:50:54 Yes we do Apr 24 23:39:05 * Faulk has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 24 23:51:29 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)