**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Apr 27 00:16:19 2024 Apr 27 00:16:19 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 27 13:14:25 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 27 15:22:08 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 27 15:23:29 It came back with a message from the royal family with charts and permission to dock so... we, carefully, headed for the dock where we met the Queens daughters and were lucky enough to see them reunited Apr 27 15:23:29 * Faulk smiles Apr 27 15:23:29 It must have been a joyous moment Apr 27 15:23:29 Me nods Apr 27 15:23:29 It was, yes. It was about then we were introduced to Uinise who seemed hellbent on reading every book on my ship Apr 27 15:23:32 *Uinise smiles* I have read them all now Apr 27 15:23:34 * Morgan nods, smiling Apr 27 15:23:36 We were shown to our little house to rest for the evening. Following morning, Molly and Inga went off to do ambassadorial things, and HeinzHarold and I left to look after the boys... first day I went and attempted to climb the hardest wall on the island, only bested twice and never by a foreigner Apr 27 15:23:39 Jacques: How high was it? Apr 27 15:23:42 Hundreds of feet. First day, no luck, kept falling off Apr 27 15:23:44 HH: Never seen him not manage to climb something Apr 27 15:24:04 *Adalbrecht and Verity shake their heads* Apr 27 15:24:56 Everyone there was very welcoming, helping with each others children while most of the women were off working Apr 27 15:27:30 *though no one says anything, he can see quite a few of the men look amused at this prospect* Apr 27 15:28:15 Varick made a friend called Keylani... she's the daughter of the armies general... they're very impressive... for an army... Apr 27 15:29:29 *he can see Rickon quietly rubbing Varick, who blushes and whispers to him to shut up* Apr 27 15:29:57 * Morgan smiles a little, looking at HeinzHarold Apr 27 15:30:13 Next day... wall again or did we go sightseeing? Apr 27 15:31:50 HH: Uhhhh... wall? Apr 27 15:32:09 *Inga whispers in HH’s ear, and he grins briefly* Apr 27 15:32:15 * Morgan nods Apr 27 15:36:10 Yeah... Molly and Inga were off again doing stately things, so we went for me to have another bash at the wall. That day, I got two thirds of the way up and slipped, cutting my arm when I heard Emil crying. He was alright with HeinzHarold though, so... I kept going, closer to the top than ever... Apr 27 15:38:06 *no one talks, just listening patiently, especially Jacques* Apr 27 15:39:05 After what seemed like forever, I managed to haul myself to the top, onto the grass where I sat for a little while, taking in the view before finding the path to walk back down Apr 27 15:40:40 Jacques: What could you see? Apr 27 15:40:57 The whole island... Apr 27 15:41:14 Faulk: Is it quite big? Apr 27 15:41:58 * Molly is just smiling slightly at this, but doesn’t even need to say anything Apr 27 15:42:07 Its a good size, yes... there's sort of adjoining smaller islands too Apr 27 15:42:29 Rickon: Did you go to those too? Apr 27 15:42:59 One of them, a few days later Apr 27 15:44:18 Faulk: What was there? Apr 27 15:46:30 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 27 15:46:35 A dragon Apr 27 15:48:21 Potts: I still find that hard to swallow Apr 27 15:49:16 Oh it gets worse... we're all milling about and someone spots the dragon at the treeline, staring right at us Apr 27 15:50:04 HH says just after he’s finished: Well Yeah, because they’re massive and scaly. No one could swallow one. Apr 27 15:50:35 *there’s some chuckling, but Uinise looks shocked* U: We do not eat the dragons! Apr 27 15:50:57 He's joking, Uinise Apr 27 15:54:39 Uinise smiles, nodding: I understand. Apr 27 15:54:54 Faulk: What happened then? Apr 27 15:55:10 Well, everyone started backing away... almost... Apr 27 15:57:08 Rickon: But not you, right? Because you’re not cowardly Apr 27 15:57:23 HH: $ouch! fuck me sideways$ Apr 27 15:57:46 *Claudia is grinning* Apr 27 15:57:48 Have you ever seen the way a cat looks at a mouse? That sort of... I'm going to eat you look? Apr 27 15:57:58 *Rickon nods* Apr 27 15:58:50 Well, it wasn't looking at me like that... if it had been I'd have already been back on the boat and rowing as fast as I could... but it looked like it was curious... and kept getting closer... and closer until its absolutely towering over me Apr 27 16:00:26 Zench: How tall was it? Apr 27 16:01:27 Well, I was sat down and it was easily... fifteen feet high at the head... while walking on all fours Apr 27 16:02:31 Jacques: Were you scared? Varick: My Vati isn’t scared of anything, except losing Mama Apr 27 16:02:55 * Molly blushes a little at this, especially when some of the others look at her Apr 27 16:04:36 I was -fairly- sure it wasn't going to eat me... it did right up close and sniff at me though... I managed to actually run my hand over it a few times Apr 27 16:06:41 Zench: What did it feel like? Apr 27 16:07:02 Smooth but scaley... strong... Apr 27 16:07:23 * Morgan takes a rolled up sketch from his pocket, handing it first to the Eisenfurst Apr 27 16:07:28 If you'd care to pass that around... Apr 27 16:09:03 *Faulk opens it, looking it over* Apr 27 16:09:13 *its a sketch of a dragon* Apr 27 16:09:53 *Faulk nods* It is huge... Apr 27 16:10:08 $Thats what she said$ Apr 27 16:10:10 HH: $Inga says that all the time$ Apr 27 16:10:32 *Claudia rolls her eyes, but HH is grinning* Apr 27 16:10:50 [do I need to ask, hmm?] Apr 27 16:11:01 [No, I doubt it] Apr 27 16:11:43 *Faulk passes the drawing around. it takes some time, everyone marvelling at it* Apr 27 16:12:04 * Morgan sips his drink Apr 27 16:12:15 Rickon can keep that... Apr 27 16:12:40 Rickon: For me?! *he looks shocked* Apr 27 16:13:07 If you'd like it Apr 27 16:13:19 R: Yes please Apr 27 16:14:21 Varick: When we’re men, we’ll get a ship and sail to see the dragons for real. We have to take Captain Ulysses, but Emil will have to stay with Mama so she can nurse him Apr 27 16:14:59 *everyone laughs quietly at this* Apr 27 16:15:44 * Morgan smiles, looking at Potts fora moment Apr 27 16:15:50 Varick, Emil will be older than you are now by then Apr 27 16:16:17 *Varick nods* I forgot. He still can’t go with us though Apr 27 16:16:40 *Potts is watching the boys* Apr 27 16:16:59 -this- however... I expect to be returned to me... Apr 27 16:17:19 * Morgan takes the scale from his pocket, running his thumb over it briefly before handing it to Faulk Apr 27 16:19:57 *It takes even longer than the sketch did to go around, everyone wanting a look. Jarvie seems to find it the hardest to hand over Apr 27 16:20:20 * Morgan watches it go round, sipping his drink Apr 27 16:20:41 Its almost iridescent in daylight Apr 27 16:21:26 Faulk: We should look again tomorrow Apr 27 16:21:49 * Morgan nods Apr 27 16:22:16 After it'd had a good look at me, I decided I'd pushed my luck quite enough and moved back to the others that were there Apr 27 16:23:55 HH: Wasn’t sure if he’d get eaten, if we’re being ‘onset Apr 27 16:24:05 ‘onest Apr 27 16:25:40 I wasn't -entirely- convinced either Apr 27 16:26:57 HH: I didn’ relish having to tell all this lot that you’d been eaten on my watch Apr 27 16:27:30 * Morgan nods, taking the scale back and tucking it away Apr 27 16:27:54 Thankfully that didn't come to pass and we headed back to the house... word of what had happened spread really fast Apr 27 16:29:08 Faulk: Gossip travels faster than any bird Apr 27 16:29:29 Its not so much gossip there... there's not really any secrets... Apr 27 16:32:18 U: We are a truthful people. Our Goddess does not like lying, and we have no need to do it Apr 27 16:32:50 C: $they’re also shit at it too$ Apr 27 16:33:15 $Not great, no$ Apr 27 16:33:52 I was a little worried that I'd set off some sort of international incident but that seemed not to be the case, though people were surprised Apr 27 16:35:52 U: *she nods* Only the royal family touch the dragons Apr 27 16:39:32 * Morgan nods Apr 27 16:40:19 I did a little bit of writing for Uinise to display in the museum about my climbing the wall twice, then it was nearly time to come home, with a big celebration planned for our last night Apr 27 16:42:10 Faulk: What sort of party do they throw? Apr 27 16:42:52 Its a bit less formal than we have here... lots of fires, and food and laughing... and the Royal family ride their dragons... Apr 27 16:44:31 Heidi: How do they get up? Apr 27 16:48:21 They aave the dragons kneel, and they have saddles and harnesses Apr 27 16:50:07 Walder looks thoughtful: With bits? Because surely a dragon would just bite clean through one Apr 27 16:50:17 * Molly smiles Apr 27 16:51:01 No, not with bits... they sort of have a... sort of gestures that the dragons pick up on Apr 27 16:52:13 *Walder nods* They’re well trained then? Apr 27 16:52:32 ummm... sort of like Xantha is Apr 27 16:54:26 *the group laugh* Apr 27 16:54:43 *Ballard makes a little woof from Morgan’s lap* Apr 27 16:55:29 * Morgan strokes him Apr 27 16:55:33 I know, lad Apr 27 16:56:19 Varick: tell them what happened next, Vati Apr 27 16:57:03 The Queen invited me to ride one Apr 27 16:57:49 Faulk: Why? You were not the Ambassador Apr 27 17:00:34 * Morgan shrugs Apr 27 17:00:43 Possibly because the dragon had already taken an interest in me Apr 27 17:02:21 Faulk: Didn’t you want to ride too? Apr 27 17:02:55 * Molly shakes her head “I’m not very fond of heights, it takes a great deal for me to go up” Apr 27 17:03:15 *He sees a lot of smirking from HH, Inga, and Edward’s friends* Apr 27 17:05:28 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink while fussing the dog Apr 27 17:05:47 Faulk: *he nods* Nor am I Apr 27 17:06:10 * Molly smiles “I did climb up the mainmast a little with Morgan though” Apr 27 17:07:15 *She’d gone quite a long way up, as high as he would let her, to share that with him. She’d been three months pregnant then, so it was even more risky with hindsight* Apr 27 17:07:36 * Morgan frowns briefly Apr 27 17:07:42 It was exceptionally brave of her Apr 27 17:09:47 * Molly blushes, watching him “I didn’t want to come home having not experienced it” Apr 27 17:10:11 * Morgan nods Apr 27 17:11:08 *Faulk coughs quietly* You were telling us about the dragon Apr 27 17:11:28 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Apr 27 17:13:14 HH $he means less mooning more talking $ Apr 27 17:14:11 Yes, I was...so... I climbed up onto the biggest dragon and the Queen helped me get strapped into the harness... Apr 27 17:33:26 Rickon: how do they strap you in? Apr 27 17:34:54 A strap across the legs... Apr 27 17:35:20 *the boy nods* Apr 27 17:36:10 Its important, see... because once all the straps were tight, she sets off walking straight toward the cliff... Apr 27 17:36:53 Jacques: were you excited? Apr 27 17:37:00 * Morgan nods Apr 27 17:37:05 And very nervous Apr 27 17:38:36 Diana: were you worried you’d fall off? Apr 27 17:38:52 I wasn't... until it launched itself off the cliff Apr 27 17:39:32 Faulk: What was it like? Apr 27 17:40:22 Exhilarating... terrifying... I've been up high before but this was something else, and so fast... Apr 27 17:40:46 Jacques: How high was it? Apr 27 17:41:13 Three, maybe four times the height of the Rose's mainmast Apr 27 17:42:02 Faulk: An unimaginable height Apr 27 17:42:13 * Morgan nods Apr 27 17:42:37 Wasn't much imagination needed, hurtling along that high... when the dragon suddenly lists to one side, rolling upside down and diving for the sea Apr 27 17:43:29 *Theres a lot of grimacing* Apr 27 17:46:22 Since I'm still here, you can assume she didn't slam us into the ocean but pitched and flew along... there was a lot of swooping, a wheeling and rolling and diving... Apr 27 17:46:53 Rickon: Did you throw up? Hildegarde: Rickon! Manners! Apr 27 17:47:07 Rickon: Did you vomit, your Excellency? Apr 27 17:47:22 * Morgan chuckles Apr 27 17:47:26 No, lad, I didn't Apr 27 17:51:24 Zench: I would have Apr 27 17:52:03 * Morgan nods Apr 27 17:52:06 I daresay most would Apr 27 17:53:35 Faulk: how long did it last? Apr 27 17:53:50 Twenty, thirty minutes. It was exhausting Apr 27 17:55:36 Faulk: why? Apr 27 17:56:08 Imagine holding onto something for dear life while it throws you about for that long Apr 27 17:57:54 *faulk nods* Apr 27 18:00:32 After that there was more celebrating and some demonstrations by their army... Apr 27 18:01:44 DeeDee: Why do they have an army? Apr 27 18:02:13 Just in case. The island has been found a few times over the years Apr 27 18:03:29 Faulk: who by? Apr 27 18:03:52 * Morgan looks to Uinise Apr 27 18:04:03 Thats a question you're better suited to answer love Apr 27 18:06:14 Uinise: Castilleans And Vodacce Apr 27 18:09:43 I did ask why they don't have a navy to fend off any attacking fleets... Apr 27 18:11:15 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 27 18:26:19 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 27 18:26:27 I did ask why they don't have a navy to fend off any attacking fleets... Apr 27 18:26:54 Seb: it would be sensible... Apr 27 18:27:10 Dragons... Apr 27 18:27:35 Faulk: the dragons are weapons? Apr 27 18:27:59 I'd think twice about taking on a creature that could eat me without chewing... Apr 27 18:28:38 Seb: or worse, eat your ship Apr 27 18:28:56 Or blow it up... I assume they can breathe fire... Apr 27 18:29:25 Uinise nods: only on what you call Wednesday Apr 27 18:29:47 $is she ribbing me?$ Apr 27 18:30:42 Jarvie says: Some scholars believe Wednesdays have magical potency... Apr 27 18:31:16 Uinise grins, looking at Claudia: I made a joke, and it worked! Apr 27 18:31:27 * Morgan laughs Apr 27 18:31:39 *the others do too* Apr 27 18:32:10 Very good, Uinise Apr 27 18:33:34 *Uinise smiles* they can breathe fire Apr 27 18:33:55 There you go... bit of that fire reaches the magazine... Apr 27 18:34:25 *the others nod* Apr 27 18:35:03 * Morgan glances at Edward and his friends Apr 27 18:35:18 Thats where the gunpowder and cannonballs are stored... Apr 27 18:35:53 Edward laughs: yes, we know Apr 27 18:36:14 Just wanted to make sure, I know you army boys get confused Apr 27 18:37:24 Heidi: I thought they were confused because they went to fancy school *she grins at Zench* Apr 27 18:38:00 *the only one frowning is Adalbrecht* Apr 27 18:38:38 * Morgan smiles a little, sipping his drink again Apr 27 18:38:46 Then... it was time for us to head home Apr 27 18:39:25 Hildegarde: were you sad to leave? Apr 27 18:41:37 Yes and no... it was mindblowingly hot over there, and I'm not suited to it, and I was keen to get home... and it'd been arranged for me to captain the Rose on the way back, until we reached Lundy Apr 27 18:42:19 Varick, to his friends : That’s Morgan’s Rock. Apr 27 18:42:30 *HH chuckles * yeah it is Apr 27 18:43:05 * Morgan rolls his eyes a little, sipping his drink Apr 27 18:45:26 Seb: How was that distance to sail? Apr 27 18:46:11 Hard work. I threw myself into it completely and I slept even less than normal Apr 27 18:46:35 Faulk: Did you enjoy that? Apr 27 18:46:54 * Morgan nods Apr 27 18:47:20 Boyhood dream... it never happened in the navy so I figured my chance had passed Apr 27 18:49:32 Heinrich: When do you set sail aga8n? Apr 27 18:50:04 The Rose has already gone back Apr 27 18:53:51 Seb: How many ships are running the route? Apr 27 18:54:25 At the moment, one... given our trip was eleven days quicker than anticipated, any other ship couldn't keep up Apr 27 18:56:40 Faulk: it sounds like a fascinating trip Apr 27 18:56:48 * Morgan nods Apr 27 18:56:52 It was Apr 27 19:01:44 And we brought back the best souvenir Apr 27 19:02:41 * Morgan nods Apr 27 19:04:08 *Faulks nods* I look forward to meeting him. I will bid you all a goodnight, it was a long day of travelling Apr 27 19:04:37 Goodnight your Grace Apr 27 19:06:05 * Molly stands when Faulk does “I’ll join you, your Grace” *she kisses Varick’s crown, then Morgan’s* “Goodnight, everyone” Apr 27 19:07:02 G'night love Apr 27 19:10:48 *This causes a splitting up of the group. The Rosenkrantzs, except Seb, are to go indoors, as are Inga, Jarvie, Uinise, Claudia, Ma, Ruth, Elsie, David, Martha, Hildegarde, Theresa, Walder, Diana, Alice and Christopher. This will leave Morgan with Edward, Mina, Zench, Heidi, Potts, Seb, Witts, DeeDee, Grendlik, Verity, Adalbrecht, Yensid, Dekker, Heinrich, and HH, as well as the three children. Apr 27 19:14:53 * Morgan settles a little, getting comfortable and fussing the dog Apr 27 19:24:29 *HH walks Inga a little of the way. Once they’re a bit more out of sight, Morgan can see him give her a proper kiss goodnight before sending her off with a pat to the bottom* Apr 27 19:25:00 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 27 19:27:18 *Varick comes to cuddle him* I’m tired now Apr 27 19:27:26 * Molly is now known as Varick Apr 27 19:27:28 * Morgan nods Apr 27 19:27:37 Its quite late for you isn't it... lets get you boys bedded down Apr 27 19:29:30 Rickon: I’m not tired! Apr 27 19:30:17 Are you not? Apr 27 19:31:11 *Rickon shakes his head* I could stay up for some ale with the men Apr 27 19:31:45 I'm not sure yurmother would like that Apr 27 19:32:36 R: But I am eight, and it is a party, and my friend is a Freiarr Apr 27 19:32:54 *HH catches the end of this, grinning* Apr 27 19:33:20 yes... who is about to go to bed... I once tried to make a similar argument to an innkeeper... Apr 27 19:33:51 R: Did you get anything? Apr 27 19:34:15 Yes... caught and carried home by the scariest man alive Apr 27 19:35:30 Rickon grins: I know who that is! Apr 27 19:35:40 * Morgan nods Apr 27 19:37:49 Varick: He -is- big... Apr 27 19:37:58 * Morgan nods Apr 27 19:38:04 Carried me all the way home Apr 27 19:38:09 Where I got -very- told off Apr 27 19:38:23 Jacques: Who told you off? Apr 27 19:38:57 My father Apr 27 19:40:03 *They all look to the man who is holding the toasting fork with him wife to show her how to do it doesn’t look at all intimidating right now* Apr 27 19:41:47 * Morgan smiles Apr 27 19:41:55 Come on, lets get you squared away for the night Apr 27 19:42:53 *the boys are fairly compliant then, cramming into one small tent with blankets. they all look up to him* Apr 27 19:43:06 Jacques: might you tell us a story? Apr 27 19:43:15 R: A scary story! Apr 27 19:43:31 no! a war story! Apr 27 19:45:38 * Morgan sits at the end of the tent Apr 27 19:46:10 A war story... Apr 27 19:48:04 *All three boys nod* Apr 27 19:49:05 * Morgan nods, setting to telling them about the incident with Kaufmann, but couching it in kinder terms Apr 27 19:50:39 *both Varick and Rickon are asleep by the end, but Jacques watches him with a smile “Thank you, my Lord, that was a good story. What happened to the bad commander?” Apr 27 19:51:43 He was given command of another unit eventually Apr 27 19:51:59 * Varick is now known as Jacques Apr 27 19:52:02 why? Apr 27 19:55:09 Well... he kicked up enough of a stink that the sailor was punished and the commander wasn't Apr 27 19:56:11 That’s not right Apr 27 19:56:24 No I don't think so either Apr 27 19:56:40 what about the sailor? Apr 27 19:58:18 He eventually got a few promotions but he never got chance to be a captain in the navy before the war ended Apr 27 20:00:49 But after the War, did he live happily ever after? Apr 27 20:01:43 So far, lad, yes Apr 27 20:03:19 * Jacques smiles, closing his eyes “That’s good” Apr 27 20:04:01 * Morgan nods Apr 27 20:04:06 G'night Jacques Apr 27 20:06:30 * Jacques doesn’t answer. The three young boys, entangled in the fate the Nieblungen helped manifest look as peaceful as babes in arms Apr 27 20:06:56 * Morgan sighs quietly before leaving the tent Apr 27 20:10:09 *The little group of adults is chatting and drinking, though some more moderately than others. A bit like at Catherine’s parties, he can almost see the guilders passing from glasses to mouths. Tonight will no doubt be expensive Apr 27 20:11:55 * Morgan finds somewhere to sit Apr 27 20:12:36 *He gets a spot beside the sprawling HH who hands him a glass of whiskey. He quietly says “okay, man?” Apr 27 20:13:18 Yeah... just... I dunno, a bit off Apr 27 20:13:26 * Jacques is now known as HH Apr 27 20:13:45 You an’ Molly okay? She left without much of a goodbye Apr 27 20:14:26 Yeah... I told her off for something earlier and it upset her, and the Eisenfurst is already applying pressure to get us back to Capperlucia Apr 27 20:14:43 Why you out here then? Apr 27 20:15:14 A few reasons. I don't really get to do this sort of thing... and if I'm indoors and something happens... Apr 27 20:15:33 * HH nods Apr 27 20:15:40 Fair enough, man Apr 27 20:16:13 * Morgan nods, sipping the whiskey Apr 27 20:16:57 I'm already starting to view things with a price tag... like... how much just this evening with all the food and drink is going to cost. I don't want to be that man Apr 27 20:19:05 * HH nods Apr 27 20:19:16 That’s what you go staff for. Apr 27 20:19:21 got* Apr 27 20:19:29 Yeah but... its still a cost I have to deal with Apr 27 20:19:41 * Morgan sighs Apr 27 20:19:53 Maybe its because of how long I spent watching the numbers at Catherines Apr 27 20:21:18 * HH nods Apr 27 20:21:45 Probably, man. But how often do you have sons getting baptised? Apr 27 20:21:52 * Morgan nods Apr 27 20:21:54 I know Apr 27 20:22:08 * HH grins “Ackshully, knowing you it’ll be like once a year!” Apr 27 20:22:19 [the boys are asleep my love] Apr 27 20:22:21 * Morgan shrugs Apr 27 20:22:25 Potentially... Apr 27 20:22:33 [alright liebling] Apr 27 20:22:43 [Are you vexed with me?] Apr 27 20:22:54 [no, my love] Apr 27 20:23:05 Boy an’ girls, at least Apr 27 20:23:16 [You have seemed quite short with me... even HeinzHarold said you were short when you were heading back] Apr 27 20:23:46 * Morgan nods, looking around Apr 27 20:24:15 [Well, I’d rather have made free with your Dukely personage behind a tree, but we can’t always do what we’d like, hmm?] Apr 27 20:24:43 [no... particularly when those grey little buggers have a habit of appearing behind them] Apr 27 20:24:47 Wonder if the ladies will manage it for the whole night Apr 27 20:24:57 Manage what? Apr 27 20:25:10 [we are only doing what they made us for...] Apr 27 20:25:36 staying out here all night. *he looks at him puzzled* Mind somewhere else? Apr 27 20:26:18 It was... I thought you meant Inga and Molly Apr 27 20:28:50 * HH sniggers “Can’t speak for your wife, but mine is gonn’ have a rude awakening when it gets to three o’clock and I’m not there” Apr 27 20:29:04 * Morgan chuckles Apr 27 20:29:08 I had not considered that Apr 27 20:29:16 * HH laughs too Apr 27 20:29:19 Nor has she Apr 27 20:30:23 Thats harsh Apr 27 20:30:30 * HH grins Apr 27 20:30:37 She knows where I am Apr 27 20:32:39 That'd be educational for the boys Apr 27 20:35:16 * HH chuckles Apr 27 20:35:39 Stand on watch, so could you. Apr 27 20:35:51 I've had no complaints Apr 27 20:36:11 Maybe she doesn’ wanna hurt yer feelings Apr 27 20:36:49 Ah but she'd still Inga the truth, and she'd hurt my feelings to make us better... Apr 27 20:37:05 *He catches Heidi say* Go on Zench! Apr 27 20:37:14 * Morgan looks round Apr 27 20:38:04 *Zench gets up before bowing to her* Whatever Your Highness wishes... Apr 27 20:38:44 * HH looks at this, then to Morgan with a shrug “no idea” Apr 27 20:39:04 * Morgan shrugs, watching them Apr 27 20:39:33 *Heidi smiles* I don’t think you can fit in there Apr 27 20:39:59 That'll be the whole in the tree... Apr 27 20:41:27 *Zench goes to a spot where the fabric is hung over a rope and weighted with rocks. The front of it is rolled up. He lies down* See, plenty of room! Apr 27 20:42:22 *DeeDee says “You have to put the front down though” Apr 27 20:42:53 * HH glances at Morgan, whispering “I don’t like that look on ‘er face...” Apr 27 20:43:03 * Morgan nods Apr 27 20:43:15 Oh yeah, she's up to something... we should warn him... Apr 27 20:43:21 * HH nods Apr 27 20:43:26 * Morgan whispers "Zench, look out" Apr 27 20:43:32 There, done our best... Apr 27 20:43:36 Be the right thing to do... All ‘onerable, like. Apr 27 20:43:46 * HH chuckles Apr 27 20:44:52 *Zench pulls a rope and it unrolls. From inside he straightens and weights it. Someone has painted “The Scaredy Little Girls Tent” on it Apr 27 20:45:21 * HH sniggers, and he can hear Edward snort before laughing, the others doing likewise Apr 27 20:45:43 * Morgan sniggers Apr 27 20:46:17 *Zench lifts the bottom corner up* What?! Apr 27 20:46:59 *This only makes them all laugh harder. Even Verity and Mina are giggling. Zench surveys them all, looking puzzled* Apr 27 20:47:59 * Morgan sips his drink, watching them Apr 27 20:48:51 *Zench looks at her face suspiciously before looking at the tent. He nods slowly, taking it in* Apr 27 20:50:25 *Heidi grins, looking relaxed. He comes back over to her, kneeling in front of her. Morgan lip read the very quiet words if he tries Apr 27 20:50:32 can* Apr 27 20:50:44 * Morgan does Apr 27 20:51:32 Zench says in Thean as he watches her “when we are married, I am going to make you very scared, little girl...” Apr 27 20:51:50 * Morgan watches her reaction Apr 27 20:52:15 *Heidi pats his cheek gently whilst smirking “You’ll try.” Apr 27 20:53:12 *HH watches this, then looks to Morgan with a shrug* Apr 27 20:54:37 *Zench takes her hand away, kissing her knuckles firmly. There’s lots of love and enjoyment in both their expressions* Apr 27 20:55:16 * Morgan smiles a little, sipping his drink Apr 27 20:55:38 $what were they saying?$ Apr 27 20:56:11 $He told her that when they're married he's going to make her very scared... she said he'll try$ Apr 27 20:56:56 $okay... I like a bit of dirty talk, but I’ve never said anything like that!$ Apr 27 20:57:24 $They're a weird pair$ Apr 27 20:57:36 $no shit, man.$ Apr 27 20:59:11 * Morgan nods, looking over at his parents Apr 27 20:59:20 I’d suggest playing Never Have I Ever, but too many delicate ears... Apr 27 20:59:40 Oh yeah, definitely Apr 27 21:00:08 ‘sides, you’d feel left out once the rest of us were drunk and you were sober Apr 27 21:00:49 Man, thats just the normal situation Apr 27 21:00:58 * HH chuckles Apr 27 21:02:02 I bet Yensid would be absolutely plastered Apr 27 21:02:14 * Morgan nods Apr 27 21:02:17 No doubt Apr 27 21:07:19 * HH looks at Mina and Verity in their fine dresses Apr 27 21:07:38 Hope their husbands can keep them warm Apr 27 21:07:57 That reminds me... I'm meant to find some rocks to heat Apr 27 21:09:47 better get to it then Apr 27 21:10:11 * Morgan nods, finishing his drink before getting up Apr 27 21:10:41 *Seb looks to him* Going for a walk, Morgan? Apr 27 21:10:48 * Morgan nods Apr 27 21:10:51 Need to find some rocks Apr 27 21:11:05 Seb: Do you need help? Apr 27 21:11:16 * Morgan smiles Apr 27 21:11:17 If you like Apr 27 21:11:49 * HH is now known as Seb Apr 27 21:11:59 * Seb stands, coming with him Apr 27 21:12:12 what sort of rocks? Apr 27 21:13:42 Fair sized ones... they're going to be heated so my parents and Edward and his wife aren't too cold... and probably her highness as well Apr 27 21:16:48 * Seb nods, smiling as he looks around the ground whilst they walk Apr 27 21:16:58 I have not yet decided what I make of her Apr 27 21:17:11 Heidi? Apr 27 21:17:20 Yes Apr 27 21:17:39 She's mischief incarnate Apr 27 21:17:46 * Seb smiles Apr 27 21:18:01 I like that quality in a woman Apr 27 21:19:39 * Morgan nods, picking up a rock and hefting it Apr 27 21:20:00 She's remarkably good at impersonating people... Apr 27 21:20:41 * Seb nods “Useful” Apr 27 21:21:44 Bloody terrifying... she did it to Edward and me, impersonating mother... Apr 27 21:22:15 * Seb laughs Apr 27 21:22:32 What were you doing that could cause so much fear? Apr 27 21:23:16 Thats just it... basically nothing, but when you hear your mothers voice using -all- your names, instinct kicks in Apr 27 21:24:46 * Seb nods grimacing Apr 27 21:25:03 I’ve been spared that for many years... Apr 27 21:25:20 * Morgan nods Apr 27 21:25:26 Its like you're suddenly six again Apr 27 21:25:31 * Seb nods Apr 27 21:26:00 Sometimes my Mother would add in a few extra middle names for good measure Apr 27 21:26:34 * Morgan chuckles Apr 27 21:26:35 inventive Apr 27 21:27:21 * Seb nods “The most I ever heard was eight names before Rosenkrantz” Apr 27 21:27:41 * Morgan laughs Apr 27 21:27:46 My god, what had you done?! Apr 27 21:31:11 * Seb smiles Apr 27 21:31:29 Stowed away in a cargo crate Apr 27 21:31:45 * Morgan smiles Apr 27 21:31:49 Ah, understandable Apr 27 21:32:08 I thought so. My Mother did not Apr 27 21:32:30 She particularly fond of sailing? Apr 27 21:34:33 She is not opposed to it, but not for an eight year old Apr 27 21:34:46 * Morgan shrugs Apr 27 21:34:52 They don't understand Apr 27 21:34:58 * Seb nods Apr 27 21:35:19 Quite. *he picks up a stone* I believe it was Sebastian Joseff Rainer Tomas Francis Dieter Bartholemew Janus Rosenkrantz Apr 27 21:35:40 * Morgan tilts his head Apr 27 21:35:43 Rainer? Apr 27 21:36:16 * Seb nods “My Mother’s younger brother’s name” Apr 27 21:36:42 * Morgan frowns Apr 27 21:36:46 I see Apr 27 21:37:11 I liked it when I was younger. It sounded watery. Apr 27 21:37:17 * Morgan nods Apr 27 21:37:30 yes... yes I suppose it does. Where is your uncle? Apr 27 21:37:47 He passed away when they were children Apr 27 21:38:25 Ah... Apr 27 21:38:58 Tomas was her Father’s name Apr 27 21:39:17 Francis and Dieter? Apr 27 21:40:44 They were just names Apr 27 21:41:00 I think that makes it funnier to be honest Apr 27 21:41:07 * Seb nods Apr 27 21:41:29 I will have to have the mother of my children do the same! Apr 27 21:41:51 *his smile fades a little, but he picks up a good sized rock* Apr 27 21:41:57 * Morgan nods Apr 27 21:42:15 I don't think you need worry at it as much as you are Apr 27 21:42:43 Molly and I spoke about it earlier. I think we can find a suitable accord there Apr 27 21:42:50 * Morgan nods Apr 27 21:43:20 I expect so... but that would require me meeting my end and I am surprisingly hard to get rid of Apr 27 21:43:52 Yes, it was made clear to me that I am not to put my life on hold on the off-chance Apr 27 21:44:06 * Morgan nods Apr 27 21:44:19 Indeed Apr 27 21:44:54 [Are you settling to sleep, my love?] Apr 27 21:45:13 [I'm actually walking with Sebastien,finding some rocks to heat] Apr 27 21:45:26 [oh, alright] Apr 27 21:45:46 [is that a problem my love?] Apr 27 21:47:55 [I have something to show you...] Apr 27 21:48:22 [oh?] Apr 27 21:49:42 [is now a good time?] Apr 27 21:51:02 [good a time as any really] Apr 27 21:56:34 *she sends him the image of a black negligee on their cream sheets, fully lace and intricately patterned* Apr 27 21:57:02 [well thats hardly fair] Apr 27 21:58:04 *she shows her hand going into the layers so the pattern of the top layer is over her skin in a pretty contrast* Apr 27 21:58:32 [I was saving it for tomorrow night, a special event] Apr 27 21:59:00 [Indeed it is... I look forward to it] Apr 27 21:59:28 [I think I’ll wear it beneath my dress...] Apr 27 22:00:04 [oh really?] Apr 27 22:01:15 [just in case we’re too tired at bedtime and we need to take a little time in your office earlier in the day] Apr 27 22:01:30 [thats a good idea... practical...] Apr 27 22:04:51 [mmhmm... I am a practical girl] Apr 27 22:07:02 [We'll have to see how the day goes...] Apr 27 22:07:33 [I think I will get a head start on that this evening...] Apr 27 22:07:40 [oh? How so?] Apr 27 22:11:52 [I think I shall have to spend a little time imaging you having me on your very nice desk now it is in your office...] Apr 27 22:12:22 [Yes I think that is reasonable] Apr 27 22:12:43 * Seb has another rock in his hands when he looks at Morgan “Are you alright?” Apr 27 22:13:14 Hmm? Yes, fine Apr 27 22:13:19 [It could take me a little while, but after I would be ready to sleep soundly] Apr 27 22:13:28 * Seb nods Apr 27 22:14:27 A little distracted is all Apr 27 22:14:36 [I imagine you would] Apr 27 22:15:45 Anything I could assist with? Apr 27 22:16:04 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 27 22:16:17 [perhaps I’ll find one of your shirts to lie with] Apr 27 22:16:21 No, not really... just a little puzzle I haven't figured out yet, thats all. It'll come to me Apr 27 22:16:42 * Seb nods Apr 27 22:18:07 * Morgan picks up another rock Apr 27 22:19:11 Two more I reckon Apr 27 22:19:27 * Seb nods, looking still Apr 27 22:19:45 [found one... it smells like you] Apr 27 22:20:20 [they usually do] Apr 27 22:22:23 [well, my hands and your shirt are going to bed together now] Apr 27 22:22:35 [alright my darling] Apr 27 22:23:20 [You can find me any time if you have nightmares and need me] Apr 27 22:23:33 [alright my love] Apr 27 22:25:42 [I love you] Apr 27 22:26:06 [and I you] Apr 27 22:28:56 *he hears nothing more from her, and she sends him no more images from what she is doing* Apr 27 22:29:09 * Morgan picks up another rock Apr 27 22:29:11 That should do Apr 27 23:18:35 * Seb has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 27 23:30:10 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)