**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jun 21 00:07:06 2024 Jun 21 00:07:06 * Fuchs has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 21 07:37:06 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 21 08:40:38 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 21 19:19:14 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 21 19:23:36 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 21 19:25:27 Jun 20 23:28:49 * MorganK glances around to check noones paying attention before looking decidedly shy and bashful Jun 21 19:25:27 Jun 20 23:29:03 * Fuchs watches him, but no one else is Jun 21 19:25:27 Jun 20 23:30:52 my old ma, may she rest, she was fearsome stric' when it come to matters of the marital, and I promised her, see, on pain of't belt, that I shan't go a girls bed if'n I ain't put some vows to 'er... Jun 21 19:25:27 Jun 20 23:31:54 * Fuchs chuckles, shaking his head “I think we’ve missed a trick keeping you out of espionage... alright, so why are you in the brothel?” Jun 21 19:25:29 Jun 20 23:32:13 * MorganK shrugs, one shoulder moving more than the other Jun 21 19:25:31 Jun 20 23:32:21 chickens follow the feed Jun 21 19:25:33 Jun 20 23:32:34 * Fuchs looks perplexed Jun 21 19:25:35 Jun 20 23:32:36 what? Jun 21 19:25:37 Jun 20 23:33:11 They go where the feed is... I'm looking to sell, I go where the trade might be Jun 21 19:25:39 Jun 20 23:33:38 * Fuchs nods Jun 21 19:25:41 Jun 20 23:33:54 What about getting information from the working girls? Jun 21 19:25:43 Jun 20 23:34:41 ah, well... I imagine if their affections can be bought, their ears can be too Jun 21 19:25:45 Jun 20 23:35:02 without raising suspicions? Jun 21 19:25:47 Jun 20 23:35:45 so, I'll change tack a bit... maybe I'll spend some time with them just talking... Jun 21 19:25:50 Jun 20 23:35:53 * Fuchs nods Jun 21 19:25:52 Jun 20 23:37:03 in a pinch, in similar situations, I have told them I like to watch, and then pretend to have had an unfortunate early arrival without undoing my placket at all Jun 21 19:25:57 Jun 20 23:37:28 * MorganK nods slowly Jun 21 19:25:59 Jun 20 23:37:33 duly noted sir Jun 21 19:26:01 Jun 20 23:38:09 that goes no further *he smiles* I do not want a nickname about it Jun 21 19:26:03 Jun 20 23:38:51 Are you sure? My men are quite creative... Jun 21 19:26:05 Jun 20 23:39:36 Thank you, but given what my surname sounds like in Avalonian, I’ll pass. Jun 21 19:26:07 Jun 20 23:40:05 I didn't like to mention that sir... I've been rather dreading telling my mother about you Jun 21 19:26:10 Jun 20 23:40:15 * Fuchs laughs Jun 21 19:26:12 Jun 20 23:41:20 fortunately few speak it, and maybe she will be too well-bred to see it Jun 21 19:26:14 Jun 20 23:42:34 I would think so sir. How long do you think I'll need to be there? Jun 21 19:26:16 Jun 20 23:43:42 it’s a shifting situation, it could be just a day or two depending on what you discover and whether they torch the village Jun 21 19:26:19 Jun 20 23:44:02 And my orders if they do? Jun 21 19:26:21 Jun 20 23:44:44 prevent as many innocent deaths as you can, these men must be stopped Jun 21 19:26:25 Jun 20 23:44:57 If I get chance to take out their commander? Jun 21 19:26:27 Jun 20 23:45:17 capture if you can, but if not, yes Jun 21 19:26:29 Jun 20 23:45:27 understood sir Jun 21 19:26:31 Jun 20 23:46:15 I want to know if this delay is a new tactic, or if it’s something specific to this village Jun 21 19:26:34 Jun 20 23:46:40 * MorganK nods Jun 21 19:26:36 Jun 20 23:46:43 I'll do my best sir Jun 21 19:30:50 *Fuchs nods* You’ll be supplied with money. We will put you in tomorrow mid-morning, and someone will come to find you if you do not return here by the end of the third day Jun 21 19:31:40 * Morgan looks thoughtful Jun 21 19:31:56 How many roads and paths into the village? Jun 21 19:32:51 * Molly is now known as Fuchs Jun 21 19:32:59 three that we know of Jun 21 19:33:38 I'll need a horseshoe Jun 21 19:35:25 * Fuchs nods Jun 21 19:35:31 No problem Jun 21 19:36:33 If things are going well... or at least not badly, I'll put the horseshoe at the base of a tree on the middle sized path, on the right as you approach the village. Two people showing up could raise alarms Jun 21 19:37:18 * Fuchs nods Jun 21 19:37:45 we’ll rotate it so you know we have seen it Jun 21 19:37:55 * Morgan nods Jun 21 19:37:57 Yes sor Jun 21 19:39:28 * Fuchs nods Jun 21 19:39:55 One more thing. Can you understand any Thean? Jun 21 19:40:33 uhhh... yes sir Jun 21 19:40:47 Good Jun 21 19:41:44 You think it'll be useful? Jun 21 19:43:23 it’s possible they’ll speak it together Jun 21 19:44:45 I see... alright Jun 21 19:46:18 * Fuchs nods. His evening is fine, he and Grendlik drink blokners with the men, and Morgan is slightly tipsy by the time he gets back to his tent* Jun 21 19:46:36 * Morgan looks up at the sky Jun 21 19:49:06 *The moon is almost a quarter full* Jun 21 19:49:35 * Morgan goes into his tent Jun 21 19:51:08 *it’s sparse, but he is going to have to leave his treasured things behind, like the letters from Mina, his wedding ring, and her recently discovered stockings* Jun 21 19:52:27 * Morgan sighs, reluctantly removing his ring, putting it inside one of the stockings and packing it carefully in his bag Jun 21 19:54:03 *It feels odd, like his hand is naked Jun 21 19:55:20 * Morgan looks at his hand unhappily before preparing his clothes for the next morning Jun 21 19:56:28 *He manages this without incident, then he’s left with nothing to do* Jun 21 19:56:50 * Morgan huffs, getting bedded down Jun 21 20:00:05 *it’s all quiet outside, even the watch must have settled to quiet contemplation Jun 21 20:00:52 * Morgan tries to go to sleep Jun 21 20:04:22 *he manages it, dreaming of being a Captain At Sea on a lovely summer day. This pleasant thought stays with him as he walks to the village of Unsensollen. It’s a mix of agriculture and woodland, and the map he’d studied gives him a good idea of the layout of the place not much bigger than the village of Sudlachenburg itself. The first troops he finds are two bored-looking guards on the route he is taking in. Jun 21 20:04:54 * Morgan saunters toward them Jun 21 20:06:05 *The guards look him over* Jun 21 20:06:42 'Ow do Jun 21 20:08:05 * Fuchs is now known as Guard Jun 21 20:08:47 *the man is in his forties, wiry, but quite unscarred considering his age and occupation* Jun 21 20:08:53 Morning. Jun 21 20:09:12 'Onsite? Jun 21 20:09:22 'Owsit? Jun 21 20:13:14 How is what? Jun 21 20:13:29 * Morgan looks at him like its the strangest thing he's ever been asked Jun 21 20:13:38 it... y'know... everfin... Jun 21 20:13:52 *the second one says* You’re not from here Jun 21 20:15:21 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 21 20:16:49 No sir, well spotted... could see you'm a man of perceptive skills right off... Jun 21 20:17:18 *the guards look at each other, smirking slightly at the clear dimness of this man* Jun 21 20:17:24 what brings you? Jun 21 20:18:10 Was a donkey, but 'e got hisself spooked and bug-... ran off Jun 21 20:19:02 * Guard grins at the other one before looking at Morgan Jun 21 20:19:16 I mean what bus8ness do you have in town? Jun 21 20:20:53 Don' have a business in town sir, I'm not from 'ere... but I -was- comin', see, to see if I c'n drum up some int'rest in some decent levver coats and cloaks, see... Jun 21 20:21:08 * Morgan lifts his coat tail, smiling proudly Jun 21 20:22:09 * Guard nods Jun 21 20:22:42 They come without these patches? *he smirks at his fellow guard* Jun 21 20:23:03 * Morgan laughs dimly Jun 21 20:24:36 Well spotted sir, well spotted... be new ones o'course... my old dad, 'e did a deal wit' tanners, we get good levver fer a fraction o't normal price... Jun 21 20:24:56 * Guard nods Jun 21 20:25:30 Well, you’d have to speak to our commander about that Jun 21 20:25:40 * Morgan blinks Jun 21 20:27:19 You mean tha's not you? I was sure, man o' your bearin', Marzell, I says to mese'n, Marzell, this man 'ere, 'e's definitely commander material Jun 21 20:27:42 * Morgan looks round before leaning in conspiratorially and speaking quietly Jun 21 20:28:05 I realised, though, y'obviously know what workin' is... Jun 21 20:29:15 * Guard looks quite proud at this Jun 21 20:29:54 Well, I -could- have been a Commander if I’d started off higher like the nobility with their commissions Jun 21 20:30:30 * Morgan nods Jun 21 20:31:17 I was sure o'that mese'n Jun 21 20:31:57 2ndGuard: *he nods* It’s not very fair Jun 21 20:32:10 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 21 20:33:33 But then, if all't best men were noble and in command, no work'd get done and we'd all be left to fend fer ourse'n Jun 21 20:33:47 * Guard nods Jun 21 20:33:57 Good point Jun 21 20:34:10 * Morgan nods Jun 21 20:34:50 Gots t'have decent men t'get 'hings done Jun 21 20:35:58 * Guard nods Jun 21 20:36:30 Where are you staying, Marzell? I’ll put in a word for you with my Commander Jun 21 20:38:47 Was just gonn' see if there's room in't tavern... I -did- have blankets in the cart but Duncan, thats my donkey, 'e took that wiv 'im... do appreshate that... if 'e orders some coats, I'll have my old dad give yours wool linin' Jun 21 20:41:23 * Guard smiles, nodding “I’ll tell him. There’s only tavern here, that’s Olwen’s place” Jun 21 20:41:49 * Morgan inclines his head Jun 21 20:41:56 Much obliged to ya Jun 21 20:43:31 * Guard nods. They don’t seem to have any more questions for him Jun 21 20:44:33 * Morgan starts off toward the village Jun 21 20:46:23 *It’s a nice looking little place, but he can see the people are tense, As with many other places, there aren’t many men of fighting age, and those he does see are in the Vaticine uniforms of the occupying force Jun 21 20:47:17 * Morgan heads for the tavern Jun 21 20:49:33 *It has a sign that says Olwen’s Tavern, and it looks fairly new* Jun 21 20:50:51 * Morgan goes inside Jun 21 20:52:23 *The first thing he notices is that although it smells of ale and food, the underlying smell is clean and floral. A few older men are drinking, and a small mixed group appears to be having their lunch. There’s no soldiers in here Jun 21 20:52:56 * Morgan makes a huh noise, moving to the bar Jun 21 20:56:14 *He hears talking from the doorway behind it. A woman says “I’ll speak to him. They can’t keep taking the food that’s needed. Here, take this bread for the children for now” Jun 21 20:56:32 * Morgan waits, looking around Jun 21 21:00:10 *someone thanks her, and then she comes into the bar. She’s got long straight dark hair, and chocolatey brown eyes, slim and quite short. Her face is pretty, but she has a confident bearing like someone much taller would Jun 21 21:00:29 O: what can I get you? Jun 21 21:01:12 Was rather 'opin' ye'd have a room available Jun 21 21:02:30 * Guard smiles, getting out a little book Jun 21 21:02:41 * Guard is now known as Olwen Jun 21 21:02:47 How many for? Jun 21 21:04:02 Jus' me, m'lady Jun 21 21:04:14 * Olwen nods, making a note Jun 21 21:04:27 Do you want to see it? It’s very clean Jun 21 21:05:05 I'll take yer word fer it, not like I 'as anywhere else t'sleep Jun 21 21:07:16 * Olwen nods, looking him over. She looks concerned Jun 21 21:07:20 Are you a deserter? Jun 21 21:08:32 Nae m'lady, farmers son... my old dad got hisself hurt, see, so I do th'ard work n 'e does the thinkin' work Jun 21 21:09:18 * Olwen nods Jun 21 21:09:36 You don’t look underfed. Jun 21 21:11:03 Can't work fields or wrestle wit' pigs if'n y'ungry my dad says Jun 21 21:11:31 * Olwen nods, smiling Jun 21 21:11:53 He’s right. Are you hungry? There’s pie Jun 21 21:12:03 Pie y'say? Jun 21 21:12:07 * Olwen nods Jun 21 21:12:10 Ale too Jun 21 21:12:20 That'd be grand Jun 21 21:13:46 * Olwen nods, getting him some. She puts it on the bar before going to check on everyone else. He hears how she asks how people are faring, if they’re having any trouble with the troops, or any trouble getting into the church when they want to go Jun 21 21:15:44 * Morgan listens discreetly Jun 21 21:18:06 *The people are having issues with the troops hanging around outside the morning service being intimidating. Someone’s sister had been groped by them, and someone’s aunt got flashed by a couple of them. The woman who served him looks angry about this* Jun 21 21:19:09 * Morgan eats slowly Jun 21 21:20:30 * Olwen comes back to the bar, looking at him. She looks like a woman on a mission, despite her small stature, like she’s about to be trouble for someone. Jun 21 21:20:40 Can I trust you not to rob my tavern? Jun 21 21:23:01 Wouldn' imagine your other patrons would take kindly to it... 'sides, I don' wan' no trouble, jus' 'opin' to do some business Jun 21 21:24:02 * Olwen nods, taking her apron off and putting it on the bar “I’ll be back in fifteen minutes.” Jun 21 21:25:08 Yer leavin' yer bar unattended? Jun 21 21:26:47 I know everyone here but you Jun 21 21:27:08 'Ard t'argue wi'that Jun 21 21:28:17 * Olwen nods Jun 21 21:28:35 If you need more ale, ask one of them and they’ll help you Jun 21 21:29:09 * Morgan nods Jun 21 21:30:56 * Olwen leaves the tavern, purposeful and indignant. The other patrons watch her from the window Jun 21 21:31:25 * Morgan moves toward the window to join them watching Jun 21 21:32:04 Now, I don't know the lady but I knows that look from my old ma, may she rest... someones about t'get an earbashin' Jun 21 21:32:52 *The one who speaks is an older lady, one of the oldest he’s ever seen* Jun 21 21:32:58 * Olwen is now known as lady Jun 21 21:33:26 She’ll be off tellin’ his lordship off, I bet you Jun 21 21:33:41 'Is lordship? Jun 21 21:34:21 You not noticed all these Vaticines all over our village? His lordship’s their boss Jun 21 21:35:23 Oh... I was thinkin' it was a commander, not a lordly type Jun 21 21:35:47 *People out in the square move out of her way, but she acknowledges each with a wave or a smile* Jun 21 21:36:58 *the older man beside her says* No, ‘e’s one of them noblemen what got their rank bought in. Colonel or some such. Jun 21 21:37:25 I don’t like him, not one bit. Jun 21 21:38:57 I was sayin' not half hour ago to one o' they guards about that... won' she get in trouble, telling a lordly type off? Jun 21 21:39:32 * lady shakes her head. Her already lined face wrinkles deeper Jun 21 21:39:46 No, there’s something there ‘tween them Jun 21 21:41:11 * Morgan looks surprised Jun 21 21:42:11 Is that why there's no soldiers in 'ere? I as thinkin' maybe the ale was no good, but soon as I sipped it, Marzell, I thinks, there's nowt wrong wi'it Jun 21 21:43:38 * lady nods Jun 21 21:44:07 That’s it ‘xactly. He stops them disrupting her and disrespecting her. Jun 21 21:45:30 * Morgan nods, sipping his ale Jun 21 21:45:51 Man: Bad bizness. He’s noble, she’s common. He’s Vat, she’s objectionist through and through. Her da was the tavern owner, but her 7ncle and granda were priests. Jun 21 21:46:10 -were-? Jun 21 21:46:21 Man: War did for ‘em. Jun 21 21:46:54 * Morgan nods Jun 21 21:48:37 She’s too good for ‘im, but I didn’t get to near on a hundred without knowin’ a few things about men and women, and when a couple connects like that there’s not a force in nature that’ll stop it, even if it’s a stupid choice Jun 21 21:49:20 * Morgan nods, sipping his ale Jun 21 21:50:39 Man: Not sure she even realises that’s what it is yet though Jun 21 21:50:51 What, a stupid choice? Jun 21 21:51:32 *the man chuckles* That and that it’s not just that she ‘ates him. Jun 21 21:51:59 I don'... I don' unnerstand Jun 21 21:53:06 * lady looks at him “You’re just a lad, you’ll get it in time. Sometimes a strong feeling for someone gets confused for hate when it’s really love* Jun 21 21:53:55 * Morgan looks dubious but nods Jun 21 21:54:39 *they watch as Olwen takes herself into a building across the square* Jun 21 21:55:01 That’s where they’ve set themselves up, it was a cloth merchants Jun 21 21:55:32 Any luck, I'll be in there mese'n... Jun 21 21:55:48 what for? Jun 21 21:56:43 Been sent to drum up some trade for my old dad, 'e figured a bunch of troops was a good bet Jun 21 21:59:45 *they nod* Jun 21 22:00:28 You might see him in here tonight. He usually comes in for one, then he goes to the bawdy house the next street back Jun 21 22:01:22 Don' imagine e'd appreciate me interruptin' though Jun 21 22:02:48 * lady cackles “I bet he wouldn’t!” Jun 21 22:04:03 'N then e'd never buy nuffin Jun 21 22:04:18 * lady nods Jun 21 22:04:45 I’d catch him at drinking time not swiving time if I was you Jun 21 22:05:08 * Morgan nods, sipping his ale Jun 21 22:05:12 I'll do that Jun 21 22:07:24 * lady nods. She starts gossiping with the others, so she misses when Olwen comes out of the old cloth merchants. She walks slower across the square, but he could swear he sees a blush on her cheeks Jun 21 22:07:58 * Morgan clears his throat, nodding at the window before moving back to the bar Jun 21 22:09:26 *they go back to watching out. Olwen comes back in, putting her apron back on Jun 21 22:09:30 * lady is now known as Olwen Jun 21 22:09:49 You havent’ finished your pie. Does it need warming up? Jun 21 22:10:31 Nae, its fine as it is, 'm used to eatin' cold food Jun 21 22:11:22 * Olwen nods, cleaning the spotless bar again Jun 21 22:12:26 * Morgan tucks in to the pie Jun 21 22:13:53 * Olwen doesn’t make conversation, but people come in occasionally in the next hour, asking for help with things. What she can’t give she makes a note of, promising to do her best Jun 21 22:14:24 People seem to come t'you to sort their problems... Jun 21 22:15:12 * Olwen nods, smiling Jun 21 22:15:23 I do my bit for the village, that’s all Jun 21 22:16:19 * Morgan nods, drinking his ale Jun 21 22:16:36 If'n its alright with you, I'd like a lie down... Jun 21 22:17:00 * Olwen puts the cleaning rag over her shoulder, and beckons him to follow her Jun 21 22:17:12 * Morgan nods, doing so Jun 21 22:20:20 *the tavern upstairs smells of a citrussy lavender and lily of the valley, so clean. Though nothing is fancy or lavish, it’s all very clean. She lets him into a room with a single bed, small but perfectly neat Jun 21 22:20:28 Will this do you? Jun 21 22:20:45 * Morgan nods Jun 21 22:21:07 It will, aye... cleanest tavern I've ever visited, if you'll pardon my sayin' so Jun 21 22:21:22 * Olwen smiles, looking proud “Thank you” Jun 21 22:23:05 * Morgan sits on the bed Jun 21 22:23:10 Lot of soldiers around Jun 21 22:23:38 * Olwen nods Jun 21 22:23:42 There are Jun 21 22:24:34 'M 'opin' to see the commander... got a proposition fer 'im see Jun 21 22:25:51 * Olwen nods “You could go over to the cloth merchant’s, that’s why they often are” Jun 21 22:26:13 where* Jun 21 22:26:21 Wouldn' 'ave thought 'e'd take kindly to me just wand'rin up Jun 21 22:26:50 Wait til tonight then, the Colonel comes in then Jun 21 22:27:02 * Morgan nods Jun 21 22:27:11 Whats 'e like? Jun 21 22:27:25 * Olwen ‘s eyes flash Jun 21 22:27:29 Infuriating. Jun 21 22:28:14 Beggin' yer pardon, m'lady, thats not a lot of 'elp right at the start... Jun 21 22:28:54 He’s tall, broad shouldered. Blue eyes. He’s a Freiarr. Jun 21 22:29:17 * Morgan nods Jun 21 22:29:34 Arrogant, friendly... Jun 21 22:29:43 yes. Jun 21 22:31:06 Maybe it'd be best if I get mese'n over there and get to work on 'im... Jun 21 22:31:23 * Olwen shrugs Jun 21 22:31:44 If you like. *she looks around the room a few moments* Jun 21 22:31:58 Summat wrong m'lady? Jun 21 22:33:17 * Olwen leans against the doorway with her hip, watching him “You are a farmer’s son, your hat is battered, your coat is patched, you don’t have much luggage...” Jun 21 22:33:52 * Morgan simply nods Jun 21 22:34:14 ... So why didn’t you ask me how much ale, pie, or a room would be? Jun 21 22:34:24 * Morgan smiles Jun 21 22:37:07 My old dad, he gave me some money, was meant to be fer... well, bribin' if needs be, but I says to him, Dad, I says, any reas'nable man is gonn' see the value of what we offer, we don' need to bribes, but he wasn' 'avin' none of it, see, so I got a bit of money an',beggin yer pardon miss, but if pie, ale and a room cost more than my old dad give me, well, it ain't highwaymen robbin' me Jun 21 22:38:52 * Olwen smiles Jun 21 22:39:34 I like you. I’ll still be charging you though, Jun 21 22:39:45 * Morgan smiles, nodding Jun 21 22:39:52 Tha's only right Jun 21 22:40:58 * Olwen nods Jun 21 22:41:18 No bringing girls back. Jun 21 22:41:48 No miss, my old ma, may she rest, was very strick abou' tha' Jun 21 22:43:00 * Olwen smiles “Good for her. A sweet boy like you needs none of that nonsense in his head” Jun 21 22:43:22 * Morgan smiles bashfully Jun 21 22:43:24 Thank you miss Jun 21 22:43:54 * Olwen nods, turning and shutting the door behind her as she goes Jun 21 22:44:43 * Morgan moves to being semi reclined on the bed, counting out forty five minutes Jun 21 22:45:09 *It’s incredibly boring* Jun 21 22:46:31 * Morgan sticks it out as long as he can before standing up and going back downstairs Jun 21 22:47:31 *The time eventually passes. He hasn’t even been able to write to Mina, too much risk of having anything that connects him to his real identity, though he’d written yesterday from Elthenhal to say she could write there, and that he hoped he could write back before the full moon. The old lady and man are gone now Jun 21 22:47:58 * Morgan wanders back to the bar Jun 21 22:48:24 * Olwen is washing glasses Jun 21 22:48:48 * Morgan rubs at his cheek Jun 21 22:49:28 'Scuse me m'lady... don' suppose there's anywhere I can buy a 'orseshoe? Jun 21 22:49:50 * Olwen nods “Farrier is two doors down” Jun 21 22:50:18 * Morgan thanks her, heading outside and toward the farrier, casting an eye toward the cloth merchants building Jun 21 22:51:10 *There’s a few soldiers out front. He’s counted twenty different men so far. The farrier is happy to give him an old shoe for free Jun 21 22:51:56 * Morgan thanks him, tucking it in his pocket before sauntering toward the cloth merchants building Jun 21 22:52:48 *The four men on the doorstep look him up and down. the tallest says “What do you want?” Jun 21 22:53:36 Pardon me, sir, but I was 'opin' to have a few minutes of the commanders time... Jun 21 22:55:49 *the men laughs unkindly* Jun 21 22:56:09 * Olwen is now known as Soldier Jun 21 22:56:17 for what? Jun 21 22:58:30 Well, sir, my old dad, he's got this arrangement with the tanners, so we get best prices on quality levver... we can supply coats and cloaks, much cheaper than the normal prices, see, and my dad, he says since there's soldiers 'ere, they'll want protecting from the wind n rain, an' the commander would probly welcome chance to do that wi'out emptyin' the purse, so t'speak... Jun 21 22:59:30 *They all look bored, which goes in Morgan’s favour* Jun 21 22:59:35 what’s your name? Jun 21 22:59:57 Marzell sir Jun 21 23:01:25 * Soldier goes in. Morgan can hear him say “Colonel, there’s an idiot boy here who wants to talk to someone about selling cheaper coats and cloaks. He sounds thick enough to knock right down on price, sir. Jun 21 23:02:08 * Morgan waits, staring blankly Jun 21 23:04:29 *He hears a man say “Send him in.” He doesn’t know the man at all, but he knows the sort of haughty arrogant noble tones in his voice. Somewhere deep in his gut, he already feels dislike that goes way beyond him just being a Vaticine with a history of burning villages* Jun 21 23:05:04 *One of the soldiers throws a crust of bread at Morgan’s head* Jun 21 23:08:06 * Morgan doesn't move until its hit him, looking surprised Jun 21 23:09:31 *this makes the men laugh hard. The first soldier comes back out, and they regale him with the story* Jun 21 23:10:45 * Soldier smiles slightly before motioning for Morgan to follow him Jun 21 23:10:58 * Morgan nods, taking off his hat and following the soldier Jun 21 23:12:18 *The little room he’s taken to has a desk. The colonel is in full uniform. His most notable feature is a patch of white lashes on one eye. He looks to be about ten years older than Morgan Jun 21 23:12:27 * Soldier is now known as Dau Jun 21 23:12:40 * Dau gestures him to a seat Jun 21 23:12:57 * Morgan hurriedly sits down, gripping the brim of his hat in both hands Jun 21 23:13:16 * Dau remains standing so he’s towering above Jun 21 23:13:44 I am Colonel Dau. You have something to offer me? Jun 21 23:16:42 Yes yer worship, I does. My old dad, he's got this arrangement, see, with the tanners, and we get good quality coats and cloaks at a fraction o't normal cost. I always figured there was summat goin' on wi't tanners wife and my old dad, see, but they never said nuffin about it when I asked, so I suppose that don't make no nevermind Jun 21 23:17:11 * Dau nods Jun 21 23:17:28 How cheap? Jun 21 23:19:20 Glad you asked, yer worship, glad you asked. You'd be hard pushed to find coats like these for less than fifteen guilders, and cloaks ten, my old dad, he can do them for half that... better if you want enough Jun 21 23:19:37 * Dau nds Jun 21 23:19:49 How many can you supply and how fast? Jun 21 23:20:52 How many does yer worship need and how long are you gonn' be 'ere? Take longer if y've moved on an I 'as to follow ye... Jun 21 23:22:48 Forty, and until the end of the week Jun 21 23:23:10 * Morgan squints, looking thoughtful Jun 21 23:23:59 I reckons... long as you ain't wantin' nothin' unusual for dwarfs or giants, I c'n 'ave em 'ere by then Jun 21 23:24:08 * Dau nods Jun 21 23:24:12 Your price? Jun 21 23:24:22 Coats or cloaks? Jun 21 23:24:28 half of each Jun 21 23:24:45 * Morgan frowns, slowly counting on his fingers Jun 21 23:25:20 Coats... six guilders a piece, cloaks... three, cos you're gods soldiers Jun 21 23:26:42 * Dau waits, just watching him “I will give you one hundred and fifty guilders” Jun 21 23:28:00 * Morgan does a poor imitation of looking sly Jun 21 23:28:09 Pay for my room on top of that an' you've got a deal Jun 21 23:28:21 * Dau frowns slightly Jun 21 23:28:39 You are staying at Olwen’s Tavern? Jun 21 23:29:22 Was goin' to yer worship, but then... I wasn't figurin' I'd be able to see the very man in charge for a day or two at least Jun 21 23:29:38 * Dau nods Jun 21 23:30:12 I will pay for your room, food, and drink tonight. Tomorrow you can be on your way Jun 21 23:30:20 * Morgan nods Jun 21 23:30:30 Yes yer worship, thank you Jun 21 23:30:47 * Dau nods, gesturing to the door Jun 21 23:31:13 * Morgan gets up, still gripping the brim of his hat, bowing several times as he moves backwards toward the door before going through it Jun 21 23:31:42 *when he exits the building, one of the men sticks his foot out to trip him Jun 21 23:32:06 * Morgan allows himself to go sprawling out onto the ground before scrambling up Jun 21 23:32:16 Sorry sir, didn't see yer foot Jun 21 23:32:30 soldier: Careful, man! *the others are sniggering* Jun 21 23:32:47 Sorry sir, sorry... Jun 21 23:32:54 * Morgan moves away Jun 21 23:33:49 *they laugh behind his back. He notices Olwen stood in the doorway of the tavern, watching all of this Jun 21 23:34:13 * Morgan puts his hat on, making his way toward her Jun 21 23:34:24 * Dau is now known as Olwen Jun 21 23:34:50 * Olwen moves aside to let him in, then glares at the men before following him Jun 21 23:34:57 You’re hurt. Jun 21 23:35:11 * Morgan pats himself down Jun 21 23:35:26 Sorry, miss, I'll clean up before I go in my room Jun 21 23:35:37 On your cheek. You’ve got a graze. Here, sit. Jun 21 23:35:54 * Morgan touches his cheek before sitting as he's told Jun 21 23:36:07 * Olwen fetches things to clean it Jun 21 23:36:21 This was a much better village before they came Jun 21 23:36:34 They're not very nice Jun 21 23:36:53 They’re bullies is what they are, and he needs to keep them in line. Jun 21 23:37:14 * Olwen is frowning, wadding cotton to wipe his cheek Jun 21 23:37:47 Its alright miss, I had three older brothers, I'm used to tha' sort of thing Jun 21 23:38:09 It doesn’t make it right Jun 21 23:38:24 * Morgan shrugs a little Jun 21 23:38:36 I got some trade, it was worth it Jun 21 23:39:37 * Olwen smiles. She’s very pretty, very kind, and very close, and just for a moment he can’t help but wonder how it’d feel to kiss her Jun 21 23:39:52 * Morgan looks away, blushing a little Jun 21 23:40:12 Did that hurt? Sorry... *she pats it gently* Jun 21 23:41:46 Its not so bad miss. I'll be leavin' in't mornin'... his worship says e'll pay for my room an' board tonight Jun 21 23:42:17 * Olwen nods, blushing slightly now. She gathers up the things she was using Jun 21 23:42:26 I’m glad you got what you came for Jun 21 23:42:35 * Morgan nods Jun 21 23:42:40 Thank you miss Jun 21 23:43:06 I don’t suppose you can cook or draw pints? Jun 21 23:43:48 No, miss, but Im a quick learner... Jun 21 23:44:06 I could do with some extra hands tonight Jun 21 23:44:24 * Morgan nods Jun 21 23:44:39 If it'd help miss... I'd like to repay your kindness if I can... Jun 21 23:45:51 * Olwen nods Jun 21 23:46:01 I’ll teach you how Jun 21 23:46:08 * Morgan nods Jun 21 23:46:09 Yes miss Jun 21 23:48:45 * Olwen does this, training him well. It’s surprisingly enjoyable, and he meets many people from the village, all friendly with him, but generally worn by the occupation of their home, complaining in groups, particularly about the intimidation of the local priest and the pressure for them to all convert to Vaticine. the afternoon becomes evening. Jun 21 23:49:22 * Morgan works as he's instructed, listening as much as possible Jun 21 23:51:03 *He picks up a lot like this, and people trust him because he’s behind the bar. They’re afraid, but committed to their faith. They stop talking when Colonel Dau strolls in at seven*