**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jun 22 00:10:19 2024 Jun 22 00:10:19 * Olwen has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 22 00:51:50 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 22 21:20:13 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 22 21:22:32 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 22 21:24:21 Did that hurt? Sorry... *she pats it gently* Jun 22 21:24:21 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 22 21:24:21 * Olwen nods, blushing slightly now. She gathers up the things she was using Jun 22 21:24:21 I’m glad you got what you came for Jun 22 21:24:21 * Morgan nods Jun 22 21:24:25 Thank you miss Jun 22 21:24:27 I don’t suppose you can cook or draw pints? Jun 22 21:24:29 No, miss, but Im a quick learner... Jun 22 21:24:31 I could do with some extra hands tonight Jun 22 21:24:33 * Morgan nods Jun 22 21:24:35 If it'd help miss... I'd like to repay your kindness if I can... Jun 22 21:24:39 * Olwen nods Jun 22 21:24:40 I’ll teach you how Jun 22 21:24:41 * Morgan nods Jun 22 21:24:43 Yes miss Jun 22 21:24:45 * 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 22 21:24:49 * Morgan works as he's instructed, listening as much as possible Jun 22 21:24:51 *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* Jun 22 21:25:37 * Molly is now known as Olwen Jun 22 21:27:28 * Olwen watches him, fiddling with the hair beside her ear as he approaches her at the bar. For all his brusque bearing, he looks at her with a softer expression than Morgan saw in the cloth merchants Jun 22 21:28:33 * Morgan moves away to the far end of the bar Jun 22 21:29:26 Dau looks her over her appearance with admiration: Good evening, Olwen. You look delightful this evening. Jun 22 21:30:22 *The general talk is hushed in there. She blushes slightly but keeps busy with cleaning one of the taps* Good evening, Colonel Dau. Jun 22 21:31:52 Dau: I will have a brandy, and one for yourself. Jun 22 21:32:57 * Morgan cleans his end of the bar, keeping an ear out but not looking at them Jun 22 21:34:31 * Olwen pours two glasses, and when she slides his across the bar, he puts his fingers over hers “I want to say how sorry I am over this whole regrettable situation with the men being intimidating at the church. I feel responsible.” Jun 22 21:36:53 * Olwen sounds a little short when she says “That is because you -are- responsible. Either they do what they think will please you, in which case you’re responsible for letting them think that, or they do what they want because they don’t respect you as a leader, which you are also responsible for.” Jun 22 21:37:45 * Morgan sets about cleaning some tankards Jun 22 21:38:39 Dau laughs: Ah, now you are teasing me, yes? This is not what I mean, and you are aware of this. Jun 22 21:40:16 *he can hear Olwen lift and then set down her own tankard after a few moment* Whether I am or not, I want you to keep them away. People here don’t like it. They want to go to church. Jun 22 21:41:15 *He sounds more serious when he says “Let me dumb this down for you a little, make it simple...” Jun 22 21:42:05 Yes? Jun 22 21:42:23 * Morgan sets about drying the tankards Jun 22 21:45:11 Dau: I have put this gently until now. Make no mistake, under this Dracheneisen skin, I have a heart. But my mission here is clear. I am here to bring Unsensollen back to the Mother Church. Jun 22 21:46:34 * Morgan glances toward him briefly Jun 22 21:48:20 *He watches her firmly, and she watches him right back, now cowered by it* O: People here don’t want to convert. We want to worship as we please and as our forefathers did. Jun 22 21:51:06 Dau: Olwen... We have discussed this at great length. I have made to you an offer. You are aware what that entails here in Unsensollen. Jun 22 21:51:53 * Olwen looks around the tavern. People are still watching them, some with disapproval Jun 22 21:53:15 We can discuss it privately, out back. Jun 22 21:54:54 Dau downs his brandy before putting the glass back to be refilled. The nonchalant tone is finely weaved with frustration: Very well. Jun 22 21:55:12 * Olwen looks to Morgan “Marzell?” Jun 22 21:56:02 * Morgan fumbles with a tankard, catching it before looking up Jun 22 21:56:03 Yes miss? Jun 22 21:56:24 Could you look after the bar for five minutes? Jun 22 21:56:35 * Morgan looks uneasy Jun 22 21:56:49 Uhhh... if'n you really need me to miss Jun 22 21:58:04 * Olwen looks at him, then calls another man over before saying “It’s alright, Greig can do it” Jun 22 21:58:14 * Morgan nods, looking relieved Jun 22 21:58:16 Yes miss Jun 22 21:58:55 * Olwen looks to Dau, then the man follows her out into the back room Jun 22 21:59:25 * Morgan looks at Greig Jun 22 22:00:32 Scuse me, mister Greig, I don' mean to speak out'o turn or nuffin... I've been fearful needin' to... y'know... din' like to ask miss Olwen, din' seem proper... Jun 22 22:01:00 *Grieg nods, then goes back to serving people* Jun 22 22:01:25 * Morgan makes his way out, walking like a man desperate for a pee, going to find somewhere to observe or at least hear Dau and Olwen Jun 22 22:02:28 *he manages to find a spot where he can spy on them. In the dimly lit backroom he’s stood close to her Jun 22 22:04:49 Dau: You know how I feel. So decide... do you want to be my mistress, and be a woman of means and move on to a greater station in life, or be a lowly tavern owner and remain here in this godforsaken village until your dying day? Jun 22 22:06:29 * Olwen watches him, and she obviously very attracted to him. He sees that same sort of wanting he has seen in Mina’s expression, though Olwen’s has more anxiety to it Jun 22 22:07:26 You are asking too much. Even if I could bring myself to convert, I can’t make a -whole village- do so! Jun 22 22:08:26 *Dau studies her, watching her mannerisms, her composure, the look in her eyes and the movement of her lips* Jun 22 22:09:47 Dau: You are an interesting one... You pull in others to use to shield and protect yourself from what it is you want. What we both know it is that you want. Jun 22 22:10:19 * Morgan rolls his eyes Jun 22 22:10:49 What I want doesn’t matter. Jun 22 22:13:03 Dau: I have been taught, no... -trained-, to put my wants aside. I should not even offer you my Protection. Do you understand the risk to me, from those ranks far below me and from those higher? Jun 22 22:14:11 I know you have a Rear Admiral you follow. Jun 22 22:15:39 Dau: Yes, and our success rides on us working together. Not being distracted by matters of the heart as I am with you. Jun 22 22:17:21 Why bother then? I’m just a lowly tavern owner. Why not find yourself a wife, someone Vaticine who you wouldn’t have to try to wheedle into conversion. Jun 22 22:20:38 Dau makes a low rumble of frustration: Because I love you. Give me your answer and your conversion. I will move the heavens and the earth for you. But Unsensollen cannot survive as an Objectionist village in this Konigsreich. It will fall. Do not let it drag you down with it. Jun 22 22:21:26 * Morgan watches them, weighing his options Jun 22 22:22:18 * Olwen suddenly kisses the Colonel, who looks taken aback Jun 22 22:22:46 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 22 22:23:52 *Dau kisses her, pulling her against him. It’s passionate but not lovingly, like he and Mina kiss, but almost angry and aggressive, on both parts* Jun 22 22:25:04 * Morgan frowns Jun 22 22:26:18 * Olwen pulls away first “I love you, but I don’t know if I actually-like- you. I definitely -don’t- like what you stand for, and what you want the people here to do.” Jun 22 22:28:02 *Dau looks at her for a very long moment, studying her* You seek to wound me, but you forget yourself. I have a duty to my Church and my men. Jun 22 22:29:28 And I to my God and my village. So if you can’t accept that, maybe it isn’t really me you love, and just a fantasy of rescuing a poor woman and keeping her like a grateful, submissive pet wrapped in silks and pearls. Jun 22 22:31:21 Dau growls, stepping back. He looks very angry: Yes, yes, you are clever. Overly so. It is not endearing. Jun 22 22:32:01 * Olwen shakes her head, watching him with disgust: Oh go away. Get out of my tavern. Jun 22 22:32:51 *Dau stalks towards the door* I will not make this offer again. Don’t be a fool, Olwen. Jun 22 22:33:57 Good! That is my final word. You and your men should get your things and leave us all in peace! Jun 22 22:34:39 *Dau storms out, heading Morgan’s way* Jun 22 22:35:41 * Morgan steps out, clouting Dau's temple with the horseshoe Jun 22 22:36:47 *Dau hits the ground* Jun 22 22:37:04 * Olwen hears the noise, rushing towards the door* Jun 22 22:37:33 * Morgan drags Dau into the spot he was hidden before stepping back out Jun 22 22:38:23 * Olwen looks at him Jun 22 22:38:36 what was that noise? Jun 22 22:39:13 Sorry, miss, I was answerin'... well, it don' matter... knocked over a barrel Jun 22 22:41:05 * Olwen nods Jun 22 22:41:14 have you righted it? Jun 22 22:42:27 Yes miss... strong as on ox, me. 'As a question for you, I does Jun 22 22:43:27 * Olwen smiles Jun 22 22:43:34 What’s that, Marzell? Jun 22 22:45:02 Well, seein' as you bin so kind to me, and what wiv me strikin' a deal with 'is worship, I was thinkin, maybe I should use this coin my old dad gimme, and put some money in your coffer and take a barrel or two of ale back to 'im... Jun 22 22:46:43 That’s very kind of you, Marzell, but Won’t he need the money more? Jun 22 22:47:43 'E was set on me spendin' it to... grease... somethin' anyway, I couldn't make no 'eads or tails o'it Jun 22 22:49:53 * Olwen nods Jun 22 22:50:09 Alright, but you’ll get it cheaper as you worked tonight Jun 22 22:50:42 Tha's very kind of you miss... might need some help hiring a cart... can't be carryin' two barrels back... Jun 22 22:52:02 I can lend you one in the morning if you can drive it Jun 22 22:52:31 * Morgan nods Jun 22 22:52:39 I can miss Jun 22 22:53:50 me nods, smiling Jun 22 22:54:01 Go on, get back to work, please Jun 22 22:54:51 Why don't you 'ave an early night miss? Mister Greig, he knows whats what, 'tween us we can close up Jun 22 22:55:46 * Olwen nods Jun 22 22:55:57 Thank you, I might do that Jun 22 22:56:13 * Morgan nods, holding the door open for her Jun 22 22:56:25 * Olwen goes on out Jun 22 22:56:48 * Morgan glances at Dau before following her Jun 22 22:57:28 * Olwen goes to talk to Grieg, and is soon off. The people are gossiping amongst themselves Jun 22 22:58:24 * Morgan works for a little while before telling Greig he's going to tidy the barrel he knocked over into place Jun 22 22:59:31 *Grieg lets him go* Jun 22 23:00:20 * Morgan goes down, manhandling the cart into place, setting up planks to roll barrels up before tying and gagging Dau,then setting about rolling one big barrel of ale onto the cart Jun 22 23:00:43 *The problem comes when he discovers Dau isn’t there* Jun 22 23:02:08 * Morgan swears quietly, setting a second barrel to draining before moving to the door and looking out Jun 22 23:02:59 *He can see bootprints in the muddied yard that are the right size Jun 22 23:03:30 * Morgan discreetly follows them Jun 22 23:03:42 *they lead to the brothel Jun 22 23:04:56 * Morgan sighs in frustration, going to find somewhere to watch the entry Jun 22 23:06:22 *he finds a good spot. A few local men come and go. From upstairs he can hear multiple different woman who sound to be enjoying their work* Jun 22 23:06:38 * Morgan settles in to wait Jun 22 23:07:12 *about twenty minutes later he notices that one set of sounds is not so much pleasure as pain Jun 22 23:07:57 * Morgan tries to get a fix on the location Jun 22 23:08:12 *it’s in the middle room upstairs above the door Jun 22 23:08:53 * Morgan looks up at the building, once more weighing his options Jun 22 23:09:37 * Morgan scowls, heading for the door of the brothel Jun 22 23:11:17 *He’s not prevented from entering. Inside there are plenty of young smiley women, lots in low cut dresses, some with bared breasts. One blonde haired girl has breasts quite similar to Mina’s Jun 22 23:11:41 * Morgan absently looks around, looking for someone in charge Jun 22 23:12:08 *There’s a big bearded man behind the bar counting money Jun 22 23:12:36 * Olwen is now known as Man Jun 22 23:13:04 Scuse me, sir, I bin sent to fetch someone... Jun 22 23:13:14 Who? Jun 22 23:13:26 'Is worship Jun 22 23:14:55 Who is that? Jun 22 23:15:56 * Morgan squints, looking to think Jun 22 23:16:08 Colonel day... no... dau... Jun 22 23:16:54 * Man nods Jun 22 23:17:21 Upstairs, room three. But he’s probably going to shoot you for it Jun 22 23:18:45 'Ope not Jun 22 23:18:57 * Morgan moves away, heading for that room Jun 22 23:20:22 *He can hear the pained sounds up here, and the repeated noise of a bedhead banging against a wall Jun 22 23:20:30 * Morgan knocks Jun 22 23:21:12 Dau: Rome is taken! Jun 22 23:21:15 room* Jun 22 23:21:21 * Morgan knocks again Jun 22 23:22:06 Dau: What.. do... you... want?! Jun 22 23:22:43 Beggin' yer pardon, yer worship, bin sent wi' a message for ye Jun 22 23:23:43 Dau: What... is... it?! Jun 22 23:23:58 From... from Miss Olwen, sir... Jun 22 23:25:34 *There’s a movement from the room, and Dau answers it in just his trousers. He looks hot and bothered Jun 22 23:25:41 * Man is now known as Dau Jun 22 23:25:44 What? Jun 22 23:27:42 Uhh... she... she says... she bin thinkin' n' wants to talk about your offer... *he frowns like he's confused* where you showed 'er the truth... don' make no sense to me, yer worship Jun 22 23:28:30 * Dau nods, smiling Jun 22 23:28:56 Let her know I will attend her shortly Jun 22 23:29:53 Well, see, I would, yer worship, but she went to pains to make sure I tell you she says now... summat about not letting 'er matrons see... Jun 22 23:30:23 * Dau smirks slightly Jun 22 23:30:48 I see. Man to man, my business here is unconcluded, I am sure you understand how that feels. Jun 22 23:31:02 * Morgan looks confused Jun 22 23:31:11 Ah.... You mean maritals... Jun 22 23:31:17 * Dau nods Jun 22 23:31:19 I do Jun 22 23:32:05 Well, up to you o'course, but she seemed awful anxious to see you... Jun 22 23:32:55 * Dau takes a coin from his pocket Jun 22 23:33:24 Here, find yourself a girl, I’ll be along to her very soon Jun 22 23:33:47 * Morgan takes the coin Jun 22 23:34:26 I 'ope she don' change 'er mind, be awful shame to lose 'er over maritals for money yer worship Jun 22 23:35:12 * Dau smiles, shutting the door Jun 22 23:37:07 * Morgan taps gently on the door Jun 22 23:37:14 me opens it Jun 22 23:37:17 What?! Jun 22 23:40:05 Well, i's jus'... I don' think she'll wait, see... givin' up everfin... I mean, I don't see whats the big worry about convertin', but then if'n I did, I spect I'd be in't clergy or y'know, doing summat important like you Jun 22 23:41:34 I will be ready quicker if you stop interrupting. Or are you the sort of man who hopes to watch? Jun 22 23:43:22 No sir, my ma, may she rest, she'd have had my guts for garters if'n she thought I was like that... Jun 22 23:43:48 * Dau nods Jun 22 23:43:53 Stop wast8ng my time. Jun 22 23:44:55 Yes yer worship, jus' tryin' to say you can't catch a 'orse once its decided to run, y'gotta grab it when its stood still... Jun 22 23:45:37 * Dau shuts the door in his face Jun 22 23:46:15 * Morgan goes back down and out, heading quickly back to the tavern Jun 22 23:46:44 *Grieg is ushering people out, it’s nearly closing time Jun 22 23:48:03 Sorry mister Greig, saw a badger, n my old dad, he says you can't let them bug-... them animals anywhere near food or drink, so I was trying to get rid of 'im, n' 'e din' like that, no sir Jun 22 23:48:32 *Grieg just nods, not really listening* Alright Jun 22 23:48:59 I'll finish up, then clean up to make up fer it Jun 22 23:49:14 *Grieg nods* Night then Jun 22 23:49:52 * Dau arrives about five minutes after Grieg has gone Jun 22 23:50:16 * Dau walks in, looking around at the empty tavern Jun 22 23:50:22 where is she? Jun 22 23:51:04 Like I said sir, she said the place you showed 'er the truth... then summat about feelin's... Jun 22 23:51:17 * Morgan glances around conspitatorially Jun 22 23:51:42 Fink she means out back yer worship, but don' tell 'er I tipped you off Jun 22 23:51:58 * Dau nods, striding on through Jun 22 23:52:55 * Morgan quickly and quietly follows him, waiting or him to turn before smashing the side of his fist holding a horseshoe into his jaw Jun 22 23:53:22 * Dau goes down like a sack of shit Jun 22 23:54:00 * Morgan quickly ties and gags him before prying the top off the mostly emptied barrel and manhandling him in Jun 22 23:55:07 *he manages to wedge him into the barrel Jun 22 23:55:38 * Morgan leans down, hitting him hard several more times before putting the top back on the barrel and securing it in the cart Jun 22 23:56:27 *he’s not interrupted, and it’s almost half after eleven* Jun 22 23:57:56 * Morgan finds a bit of parchment, scribbling a very messy note 'browd kart, bak in wek, Marzell' and getting everything ready to leave settling on the cart to wait for the hour before sunrise Jun 22 23:58:53 *He starts to doze a little once it’s past one o’clock Jun 22 23:59:08 * Morgan makes himself uncomfortable so dozing is as far as he gets Jun 22 23:59:47 *What fully rouses him at about three is the smell of burning