**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon May 20 02:07:12 2024 May 20 02:07:12 * Syzzopae_` (~Syzzopeu-@ec2-3-124-157-224.eu-central-1.compute.amazonaws.com) has joined May 20 02:07:12 * Syzzopae_` has quit (Syzzopae_`) May 20 07:31:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 20 09:08:44 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 20 19:22:14 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 20 19:31:13 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 20 19:32:17 *The nobles have chairs, but the common folk seem much happier sat nearer the stage on the blankets. Varick and the boys are at the front with Walder and Theresa, Florrie is on Edward’s lap, Emil on Grendlik’s. Jarvie is cuddling Mattias. Faulk has a chair right in the centre May 20 19:32:17 * Morgan waits for Molly May 20 19:32:17 *They’re nearly set up when he feels gentle fingers down his lower back, them stood behind the other guests May 20 19:32:17 * Morgan looks round May 20 19:32:19 * Izamelous is now known as Molly May 20 19:32:21 * Molly smiles fondly at him May 20 19:32:23 You wanted me... May 20 19:32:25 Oh only always... I think they're about to start May 20 19:32:27 * Molly smiles, whispering “Perhaps they’ll be so good that no one would have missed us, hmm?” May 20 19:32:31 perhaps May 20 19:32:33 * Molly takes his hand, leading him to their seats where she is to sit between him and Faulk May 20 19:32:35 * Morgan lets her sit before doing so himself May 20 19:32:37 * Molly retakes his hand. It’s amazing that they’re getting away with hiding her pregnancy because right now her dress holds close to her little bump. It’s difficult to keep his eyes from it, and her hand feels soft and warm in his. May 20 19:32:41 * Morgan rubs his thumb across her belly as he watches the stage May 20 19:32:43 * Molly breathes slowly beside him. The troupe come out and get applause when they introduce themselves May 20 19:33:52 * Molly glances at him, smiling May 20 19:35:47 * Morgan smiles before looking at the stage May 20 19:39:31 *the play begins. If anything, it’s actually much funnier when it’s cleaner. The plot is similarity, but instead the miser is conning people into baking cakes for him and then selling them. There are several cream pies to the face, and an impressive scene where there is a fight where Izamelous and another ‘servant’ character have only one sword to defend themselves, May 20 19:39:34 so they have to toss it between them. All the crowd love this, Faulk is wiping the tears from his eyes, the children are rolling on the floor. From Edward’s lap he says Florrie say quietly “No! No throw! sharp!” May 20 19:40:18 * Morgan glances over at Edward May 20 19:41:00 *Edward is laughing, and he kisses her crown* May 20 19:43:07 * Morgan smiles, going back to watching the play May 20 19:44:32 *It continues to be hilarious. He sees Molly look around at everyone enjoying themselves, at least a hundred people, and she nods to herself* May 20 19:44:49 [alright?] May 20 19:48:46 [look at all this, my love... Your family and friends here, nobles pleased to be invited to visit you, your Eisenfurst sitting beside you..] May 20 19:49:03 * Morgan nods a little May 20 19:51:07 [I am proud of you.] *she takes his hand* May 20 19:51:23 [It wasn't I that did all this] May 20 19:52:43 [yes, it was] May 20 19:53:14 [Not at all. You are the ambassador. None of it would've come about were it not for you taking that on] May 20 19:54:11 [And I did not believe 8n myself until -you- believed in me. I was, am, and would be, nothing without you] *she watches him* May 20 19:54:30 * Morgan frowns May 20 19:54:40 [No, you would've gotten there] May 20 19:54:53 * Molly shakes her head slightly May 20 19:55:44 [no. I’d have ruined my life with some man who would only have used me and discarded me, believing lies were love] May 20 19:57:26 [I don't think so] May 20 19:58:18 * Molly squeezes his hand [there’s only two ways to settle such a disagreement...] May 20 19:58:39 [oh?] May 20 19:58:59 [you can agree to disagree, of course] May 20 19:59:09 [yes...] May 20 19:59:45 * Molly strokes his palm with her thumb [or you can take it to the sheets...] May 20 20:00:02 [That has potential] May 20 20:00:29 [We’d need to throw all our guests out rudely...] May 20 20:01:23 [probably best not then] May 20 20:02:52 [sadly, yes] May 20 20:03:29 * Morgan nods a little May 20 20:05:18 *the play finishes with a big flourish and a sing along May 20 20:05:42 * Morgan applauds at the appropriate time, looking around at the other nobles May 20 20:06:12 *They seem to have enjoyed this, and applaud just as loudly as the common folks May 20 20:08:53 [I rather suspect demand for this troupe is about to increase] May 20 20:09:38 [good. I’d like to see them get on] May 20 20:11:44 * Morgan nods May 20 20:12:53 *the people start to leave their places once it’s clear the performance is over, returning to drinks and food, and all chatting happily* May 20 20:13:11 * Morgan goes to Izamelous May 20 20:14:58 *He is drinking some of the champagne that Dresden has brought them on a tray* May 20 20:15:05 * Molly is now known as Izamelous May 20 20:15:23 Well done... that was exceptional May 20 20:16:45 * Izamelous bows May 20 20:17:03 I am glad it went well, your Excellency May 20 20:17:35 * Morgan nods May 20 20:17:44 I don't think I've ever seen a bunch of nobles so united before... May 20 20:18:25 * Izamelous nods May 20 20:18:47 If only I’d realised this was how to stop the War May 20 20:19:24 That would've been nice May 20 20:20:43 * Izamelous nods May 20 20:21:13 We’ll be out of your hair in a few hours *he jiggles the wig Morgan had given them* May 20 20:23:00 * Morgan pats his shoulder May 20 20:23:11 You're welcome here... May 20 20:23:21 * Izamelous inclines his head May 20 20:23:58 I will come to stay with Karlsruhe, Mainz and Federest in a few days May 20 20:24:15 * Morgan nods May 20 20:24:22 We'll be away sadly May 20 20:24:40 That is sad *he looks for the men in question, then his brow raises slightly* May 20 20:25:27 * Morgan looks toward them May 20 20:27:37 *Federest and Hannalore are stood next to each other, about four feet apart. watching where Molly is taking a grizzly Emil from Adalbrecht* May 20 20:27:55 Now -tahts- a surprise to see May 20 20:28:56 Suspicious. She hurt him. May 20 20:29:04 * Morgan nods May 20 20:29:11 She seems... different from when I last met her May 20 20:30:04 *They both look serious, quite grim* May 20 20:30:53 * Izamelous shrugs “I get the feeling they will never be entirely done with each other May 20 20:31:00 * Morgan sighs May 20 20:31:13 A pity. It'd be nice if they could both move on May 20 20:32:58 * Izamelous smiles “Maybe it was their pledge to the old gods. Maybe they entwined their fates forever and a day, and the God Of Mischief toys with them” May 20 20:33:46 * Morgan smiles May 20 20:33:52 That'd be a buggerance May 20 20:34:09 * Izamelous nods May 20 20:34:20 It’d make for a good play May 20 20:34:30 * Morgan nods May 20 20:34:34 It probably would, yes May 20 20:35:05 *He notices Federest look at Hannalore as she’s still looking at the baby being rocked. He can try to lip read* May 20 20:35:41 * Morgan does May 20 20:36:33 *Federest says “I’d wanted to make you a mother, Han. I dreamt of that night after night, camp after camp.” May 20 20:36:56 * Morgan sighs May 20 20:37:05 I suspect there's about to be something dramatic happens May 20 20:37:42 * Izamelous nods May 20 20:37:57 These are tempestuous seas May 20 20:38:15 * Morgan nods May 20 20:38:28 I suppose we'd best do something about it May 20 20:38:47 *Hannalore looks pained, but nods* H: It was my dream too. May 20 20:38:57 * Izamelous moves that direction May 20 20:40:12 * Morgan walks beside Izamelous, purposefully slowing him a little May 20 20:41:47 *Federest scans the crowd until he sees Seb who has gone to talk to Molly* F: It’s not too late for you. May 20 20:42:12 * Morgan scratches his chin May 20 20:43:42 Han: *she follows his gaze, then looks to Federest, and just turns on her heel and leaves, walking away from the party* May 20 20:44:43 Ah damn May 20 20:45:35 * Izamelous nods. Federest looks like he’s not sure whether to follow May 20 20:45:46 Alright, he's yours... May 20 20:45:59 * Morgan angles off, trying to catch up with Hannalore May 20 20:46:08 * Izamelous is now known as Hannalore May 20 20:47:33 * Morgan calls to her May 20 20:48:11 * Hannalore turns to look May 20 20:48:32 * Morgan stops a little short of her May 20 20:48:38 Big feelings going about, huh... May 20 20:48:46 * Hannalore nods May 20 20:49:05 Excuse me, I have no appetite for the party any longer May 20 20:49:21 * Morgan nods May 20 20:49:30 I'll have some tea sent to you May 20 20:50:51 * Hannalore nods “Will you tell Sebastian that I have a headache and have gone to lie down?” May 20 20:51:04 * Morgan nods May 20 20:51:24 Without lying to him, yes... is there anything I can do? May 20 20:52:00 no, thank you May 20 20:52:44 * Morgan nods May 20 20:52:50 Send someone if you change your mind May 20 20:53:06 * Hannalore nods May 20 20:53:10 Thank you May 20 20:53:26 * Morgan watches her for a moment before nodding, letting her go May 20 20:54:45 * Hannalore continues on back to the house May 20 20:54:53 * Morgan sighs, going back to the party May 20 20:57:16 *He gets immediately drawn into chatting with the nobles again who seem to be eager to see the display on Capperlucia May 20 20:57:49 [I suppose I'd best start showing people to the display] May 20 20:58:21 [oh, yes... they must be thinking of leaving soon] May 20 20:58:36 * Morgan invites the nobles to follow him to the hall May 20 20:59:44 *they all go in. What catches their attention most is Bir on a perch saying “Muah! Pretty Bir] May 20 21:00:02 * Morgan smiles, feeding her a nut May 20 21:00:03 Good girl May 20 21:00:08 [I’m sorry, my love, I need to nurse. You’ll have to do this alone] May 20 21:01:18 [Oh... this'll go well then...] May 20 21:02:03 *The group crowd around her, asking him lots of questions* May 20 21:02:22 * Morgan answers them as best he can, getting her to spread her wings May 20 21:03:52 *Bir shows off, then laughs like Heinzharold* May 20 21:04:12 * Morgan feeds her a bit of fruit May 20 21:07:36 *The nobles are amazed. They move on to the painting with just as much curiosity, then the souvenirs. He realises that he’s talked almost non-stop for an hour when Faulk starts talking instead May 20 21:09:07 [My love, the village folk are getting ready to leave] May 20 21:09:39 * Morgan clears his throat, speaking quietly May 20 21:09:59 Your Grace, I think the villagers are getting ready to head home... did you wish to address them before they do? May 20 21:11:22 Faulk: I will leave it to you to say farewell to them May 20 21:11:35 * Morgan inclines his head, excusing himself to do so May 20 21:11:54 * Hannalore is now known as Molly May 20 21:12:13 * Molly is with them, and she is cradling a sleeping Emil May 20 21:12:34 * Morgan comes to her, smiling at Emil May 20 21:12:49 Just a few words before they go I think May 20 21:12:57 * Molly smiles warmly May 20 21:13:01 Yes, my love May 20 21:13:28 * Morgan moves to where he can be seen before calling for the villagers attention May 20 21:14:13 *They all gather round* May 20 21:14:23 * Morgan smiles May 20 21:16:07 We want to thank you for joining us to celebrate today... I hope you have all enjoyed the day, and the performance. We are very much looking forward to working with you all in the not distant future... May 20 21:17:49 *The assorted people nod, or incline their heads, or smile* May 20 21:20:29 In the coming months, I'll be bringing to you my plans for the future, and would very much appreciate your input on it. For the meantime, I give you our thanks, and wish you all a pleasant rest of the evening May 20 21:21:56 *they applaud for him, including Reverned Loewe and his wife* May 20 21:23:27 * Morgan moves to Reverend Loewe May 20 21:23:56 * Molly is now known as Rev May 20 21:24:12 * Rev is talking to his wife fondly, offering her his arm May 20 21:24:36 Reverend Loewe, Frau Loewe... I wanted to thank you personally for your service today May 20 21:26:17 * Rev smiles “We are honoured to have presided over such a special day” May 20 21:26:30 * Morgan smiles May 20 21:26:53 I'll not delay you any further. We'll be away for a while but once we return, I'd like to sit down and discuss a few things with you May 20 21:27:30 * Rev nods May 20 21:28:02 I will arrive on time next time, your Excellency*he smiles* May 20 21:28:43 * Morgan smiles, inclining his head May 20 21:28:46 Safe journey May 20 21:29:24 *Molly says a polite goodbye too, but when she catches Morgan’s eye after they’re gone, she smirks a little* May 20 21:29:34 What? May 20 21:29:47 M: When he arrives early... May 20 21:31:01 * Morgan shakes his head, smirking a little May 20 21:35:23 *Molly giggles, watching the happy villagers go along as a big group, singing a hymn led by the priest and his wife* May 20 21:36:08 They seemed to enjoy it May 20 21:37:11 * Rev is now known as Molly May 20 21:37:24 * Molly smiles, gently patting Emil May 20 21:37:41 They did. They all did *she smiles at him* May 20 21:37:55 * Morgan nods May 20 21:38:03 Best get back to our noble guests I suppose May 20 21:39:12 * Molly nods May 20 21:39:31 I’d imagine they’ll leave soon also May 20 21:39:45 * Morgan nods, offering his arm May 20 21:40:40 * Molly links her arm with his, careful of the baby May 20 21:40:49 He missed Quiet Hour May 20 21:40:59 * Morgan nods May 20 21:41:02 evidently May 20 21:41:32 * Molly glances at him with mischief May 20 21:41:38 I was talking to our son May 20 21:42:02 Ah, well, I'll shut up then May 20 21:43:03 * Molly smiles May 20 21:43:24 Shall we see if we can gently encourage some departures? May 20 21:44:04 * Morgan smiles a little May 20 21:44:06 Without being rude May 20 21:44:50 Oh, of course. We wouldn’t want to be rude, would we? May 20 21:45:08 * Molly walks with him towards the house May 20 21:45:18 Well, we might -want- to... but we musn't May 20 21:45:58 No? May 20 21:46:18 No... we've worked hard to get people onside May 20 21:46:59 Oh! I was being... *she smiles* doesn’t matter May 20 21:47:31 * Morgan smiles May 20 21:50:39 *They pass most of the family and their friends on the way, everyone seeming more relaxed* May 20 21:51:17 * Morgan exchanges pleasantries as they pass, heading for the main hall May 20 21:51:50 *The nobles are still all talking with Adalbrecht, Edward, and Faulk* May 20 21:53:05 * Morgan mingles May 20 21:55:09 * Molly stays on his arm. the presence of the sleeping baby seems to encourage them to start making their excuses about long trips home, or tiredness to take them back to Maubourg’s where some are staying, including the Ansbachs May 20 21:55:51 * Morgan thanks each of them for coming, and how he looks forward to seeing them again and working together in the future before kneeling in front of Cohen May 20 21:56:22 Thank you for playing with my son and his friends today May 20 21:56:59 *Cohen smiles, nodding* May 20 21:57:18 Ansbach: They were very kind to include him May 20 21:57:48 * Morgan smiles a little, making the signs for "I'm pleased to meet you Cohen" May 20 21:59:34 *Cohen repeats it* May 20 21:59:55 * Morgan smiles, patting his shoulder before standing up May 20 22:00:05 Freiarrin Ansbach, to Molly: Thank you for inviting us, your party was delightful, your Excellency May 20 22:00:18 Cohen is always welcome here... I know Varick would love to see him again soon May 20 22:02:04 *the Ansbachs smile* A: Thank you, your Excellency May 20 22:02:47 * Molly smiles “I’ll write to you, Lady Ansbach, and we’ll make arrangements for a visit May 20 22:04:43 *The Freiarrin nods. The Maubourg’s seem to detect that their leaving is imminent and so also join them May 20 22:05:33 * Morgan once more offers his hand May 20 22:05:55 Graf Maubourg, Grafin Maubourg, thank you again for coming and for all your help with today May 20 22:08:10 *Maubourg shakes it* It was quite the success, especially the performance. May 20 22:08:25 * Morgan nods, looking pleased May 20 22:27:31 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 20 23:09:31 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)