**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Oct 5 10:33:42 2024 Oct 05 10:33:42 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 05 13:03:02 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 05 13:27:03 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 05 13:31:50 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 05 13:32:40 *Martha thanks him quietly before asking if he will travel on Sebastian’s ship* Oct 05 13:32:40 * Morgan watches them Oct 05 13:32:40 *Christopher has the good manners to follow her lead, suggesting that he might do that, depending on where the ships from Freiburg are going* Oct 05 13:32:40 * Morgan sips his drink Oct 05 13:32:40 I'm not sure what I'll have around at that time Oct 05 13:32:44 Alice nods: The Blessing should be there, we can take you to Insel, my Lord? Oct 05 13:32:46 *Christopher smiles, but Edward’s eyes over the rim of his wineglass are sad* Oct 05 13:32:48 * Morgan sighs quietly Oct 05 13:32:50 * Molly presses her leg to his again, giving him a look of understanding Oct 05 13:32:52 * Morgan nods slightly, eating Oct 05 13:32:54 C: Thank you Alice, I’d imagine the Rosenkrantzs would be happy to reprovision you Oct 05 13:32:56 Should imagine so Oct 05 13:32:58 * Molly smiles Oct 05 13:33:00 They’re very kind people Oct 05 13:33:02 *David nods* I am proud to call them kin Oct 05 13:33:04 * Morgan smiles Oct 05 13:33:06 That is good to hear Oct 05 13:33:08 *everyone nods* Oct 05 13:33:12 Mina: I thought Ilena very well turned out, she will be very successful at attracting suitors Oct 05 13:33:14 I imagine so Oct 05 13:33:16 Edward: I look forward to squiring her around our peers at Zench’s wedding Oct 05 13:33:18 * Morgan nods Oct 05 13:33:20 That'll be time to throw some titles about Oct 05 13:36:06 Martha: Do you like being a Duke? Oct 05 13:36:38 * Morgan shrugs Oct 05 13:36:47 It has its moments... Oct 05 13:44:18 David: Do more people listen to you than before? Oct 05 13:44:48 * Morgan thinks about it Oct 05 13:45:11 ummm... I suppose nobles do... ordinary people already did because I'd taken the time to connect with them... Oct 05 13:45:57 *everyone nods* Oct 05 13:46:08 Martha: what do you like about it? Oct 05 13:46:57 Being a duke? Oct 05 13:48:10 M: yes Oct 05 13:48:56 Its very pleasant not having many people who can dictate of demand things of me... not that I acceded much before but it does make it much easier being able to hit them over the head with the title Oct 05 13:49:30 *they laugh* Oct 05 13:49:46 Martha: who must you still defer to? Oct 05 13:49:54 HH: his wife! Oct 05 13:50:05 *they laugh again * Oct 05 13:50:11 The Eisenfursts... and my Graf Oct 05 13:51:06 Martha: that’ll change in Gottkirchen soon? Oct 05 13:51:27 Hes not -my- Graf. Oct 05 13:52:32 M: why not? Oct 05 13:52:51 He is Gottkirchens Graf. I don't actually have to defer to him Oct 05 13:56:10 M: But you live there and pay tithes there now Oct 05 13:56:17 * Morgan nods Oct 05 13:56:19 But I outrank him Oct 05 13:58:04 Martha: But you don’t outrank your Father? Oct 05 13:58:16 * Morgan nods a little Oct 05 13:58:19 *there are a few looks between the others* Oct 05 13:58:35 I do... but he is my -father- Oct 05 14:01:41 *Adalbrecht nods* It is unusual for a son to outrank his Father Oct 05 14:02:16 * Morgan nods Oct 05 14:03:05 Realistically... it doesn't matter much to me, I respect people who prove worthy of being respected Oct 05 14:04:15 *Martha nods* Will you have to go to Court more often? Oct 05 14:04:28 * Morgan nods Oct 05 14:04:40 Cant influence the peacocks from the parlour Oct 05 14:06:48 Martha: It will be a long way to Court from Hafenelohr, it’d be quicker to go to Freiburg, wouldn’t it? Oct 05 14:07:02 *Edward glances at Morgan* Oct 05 14:07:37 Yes... but... it'd mean spending a day punting across a river in an oversized bathtub Oct 05 14:08:58 *there’s laughter to this* Oct 05 14:09:16 * Molly smiles at him “I’m rather bored of the ferry now” Oct 05 14:09:34 * Morgan nods Oct 05 14:09:38 Its an insult to sailing Oct 05 14:10:23 HH: bein’ fair, The Rose would be a bad ferry too Oct 05 14:10:41 Only have to sail three quarters of an hour before the bow touched the other side Oct 05 14:12:49 Mina: It’d be too tight for such a large vessel Oct 05 14:13:21 *HH smirks, and Edward looks like he’s not sure. Mina gives nothing away* Oct 05 14:13:48 You'd need some real skill to handle t... Oct 05 14:14:25 *Mina nods* it wouldn’t be suitable for newcomers Oct 05 14:14:44 No, absolutely not Oct 05 14:18:23 *Mina smiles at him before eating again* Oct 05 14:19:02 Alice: I’m surprised no one has run a ferry from Baden to the entrance to the Sudlache Oct 05 14:19:28 Rumour has it the Sudlache has monsters in it Oct 05 14:20:13 HH: Could stop before that, right before the bridge... Oct 05 14:24:38 true... but I suspect the Gottliebs would be unimpressed being asked to abandon all their skills and build a scow Oct 05 14:24:55 Ad: You’d also need permission from the landowner before establishing a dock there. Oct 05 14:25:33 * Morgan nods Oct 05 14:25:38 If only we had contacts in the area... Oct 05 14:29:30 HH: I hear the Freiarr can be a bit difficult Oct 05 14:29:39 * Morgan nods Oct 05 14:29:43 Positively cantankerous Oct 05 14:30:57 * Molly smiles Oct 05 14:31:17 You just have to know how to handle him Oct 05 14:31:31 *HH sniggers quietly* Oct 05 14:31:55 Indeed Oct 05 14:33:32 * Molly blushes, concentrating on her food. Edward starts telling Alice about about the canals in the East Oct 05 14:34:47 * Morgan eats a little, listening Oct 05 14:35:37 *The boats there do seem to be effective, and Zench’s family land has a dock* Oct 05 14:36:19 * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold Oct 05 14:36:28 $Going to have to now, aren't I$ Oct 05 14:38:03 $not the dumbest idea I ever had$ Oct 05 14:38:11 * Morgan nods a little Oct 05 14:40:44 *HH smiles at Inga, who looks a little tired* $best idea was marrying this one$ Oct 05 14:41:49 $Think she needs to rest a little more$ Oct 05 14:42:32 $yeah, thirteen’s making her tired$ Oct 05 14:45:45 * Morgan nods a little, sipping his drink Oct 05 14:47:20 $what we going to do about Claudia?$ Oct 05 14:47:56 $In what regard?$ Oct 05 14:49:06 $her missing dinner and it being noticed$ Oct 05 14:52:52 $We'll point it out$ Oct 05 14:55:43 *When everyone has finished, Verity invites the ladies to join her. This is Morgan’s best opportunity to excuse them for the night, or he can stay with the men* Oct 05 14:56:48 * Morgan stays with them Oct 05 14:58:37 *port is given around, and Yensid has made an appearance now, so its Morgan, Adalbrecht, Edward, Christopher, DeeDee, Heinzharold, and Yensid. The older Eisenmen have cigars lit Oct 05 14:59:39 * Morgan watches the others, sipping his port Oct 05 15:01:44 *Edward looks to DeeDee* We will be staying longer Oct 05 15:03:52 *DeeDee looks surprised* Alright. What do you want me to do? E: Ride on back to Graben if you would. We will end up in Fischler well before the wedding, but a stop in Graben is not possible if I want to have time with my daughter Oct 05 15:04:53 I think I've got something I'd like you take DeeDee... if you wouldn't mind Oct 05 15:05:21 *DeeDee nods* Yes, your Excellency Oct 05 15:05:59 * Morgan inclines his head before looking to his father Oct 05 15:06:10 My lord, I believe there was something you wished to take care of after dinner... Oct 05 15:06:14 Ed: If you leave on Thursday, you can follow the route we intended and take up the hospitality we’ve arranged, with our apologies Oct 05 15:06:19 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Oct 05 15:06:34 * Adalbrecht nods “I am not busy now” Oct 05 15:06:45 * Morgan nods, looking to the others Oct 05 15:06:50 Will you gentlemen excuse us? Oct 05 15:08:14 *they all nod* Oct 05 15:08:26 * Morgan stands, waiting for his father Oct 05 15:10:07 * Adalbrecht leads him to his office, cigar and port in hand Oct 05 15:10:26 I'll just be a moment while I collect the mirrors Oct 05 15:10:33 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 15:10:39 * Morgan heads quickly to get them Oct 05 15:12:24 *his room smells nicely of her* Oct 05 15:12:37 * Morgan smiles, fetching the mirrors before heading back to his father Oct 05 15:13:18 * Adalbrecht is stood by his window looking at the glowing lake Oct 05 15:13:56 * Morgan watches him for a moment before clearing his throat quietly Oct 05 15:14:04 If this is not a good time... Oct 05 15:14:58 * Adalbrecht shakes his head Oct 05 15:15:03 it’s fine Oct 05 15:15:19 * Morgan nods, closing he door and putting the wrapped mirrors down Oct 05 15:15:22 Something is on your mind... Oct 05 15:16:10 I am fine. *he looks to the wrapped mirrors* Alright then Oct 05 15:16:27 * Morgan watches him with concern Oct 05 15:18:04 have you locked the door? Oct 05 15:18:37 * Morgan moves, doing so Oct 05 15:19:38 * Adalbrecht waves him to a chair at the desk Oct 05 15:19:51 * Morgan sits down, waiting quietly Oct 05 15:29:40 * Adalbrecht sits too Oct 05 15:29:42 go on Oct 05 15:30:19 * Morgan nods, unwrapping them but leaving them loosely covered, watching his father as he pushes one toward him Oct 05 15:32:37 * Adalbrecht looks at it Oct 05 15:32:44 why is it broken? Oct 05 15:32:56 Why do you say that? Oct 05 15:33:57 the shape is irregular Oct 05 15:34:17 Its actually -half- a mirror Oct 05 15:35:47 * Adalbrecht nods, uncovering it very gingerly Oct 05 15:36:12 It won't capture your soul... its not an iconograph... Oct 05 15:36:42 It’s broken, and therefore sharp. Not to mention the seven years bad luck. Oct 05 15:39:08 well... you didn't break it Oct 05 15:39:32 * Adalbrecht nods, looking at the mirror, then up at the ceiling, then back Oct 05 15:39:42 it doesn’t reflect the ceiling Oct 05 15:40:17 No... the easiest way to think of it is... its like one side of a pane of glass in a window... when conditions are right, the -other- side lets you see out of it Oct 05 15:40:28 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 15:40:36 how do you get it to start? Oct 05 15:41:00 * Morgan lifts his mirror, angling it toward the bookcase before uncovering it Oct 05 15:41:18 * Adalbrecht looks at it with surprise Oct 05 15:41:27 That’s very strange Oct 05 15:41:32 * Morgan nods Oct 05 15:41:35 Its very useful Oct 05 15:41:48 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 15:42:06 I can see what I shouldn’t be able to Oct 05 15:42:14 * Morgan nods Oct 05 15:42:30 indeed. If I angled it toward me, you'd see me... Oct 05 15:42:37 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 15:44:20 * Morgan watches him for a moment Oct 05 15:44:47 what do you see? Oct 05 15:44:58 * Morgan glances at it Oct 05 15:45:18 *he sees the ceiling* Oct 05 15:45:25 The ceiling Oct 05 15:46:13 * Adalbrecht nods. He carefully lifts it, but the expression he has is still wary Oct 05 15:46:39 * Morgan watches him sadly Oct 05 15:46:45 I would never put you at risk again Oct 05 15:47:15 I know that, it is just unfamiliar Oct 05 15:47:47 * Morgan nods Oct 05 15:49:50 * Adalbrecht looks into it Oct 05 15:50:17 It’s like looking at a moving painting Oct 05 15:50:50 * Morgan nods Oct 05 15:51:06 Voices can be heard too... we could talk, just like we are now Oct 05 15:51:20 how far will it work Oct 05 15:51:32 well... Capperlucia to Graben worked fine Oct 05 15:52:06 Edward knows about this? Oct 05 15:52:16 * Morgan nods Oct 05 15:52:52 He is less... bothered... by it all than I expected Oct 05 15:52:58 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 15:53:08 How many times can you use it? Oct 05 15:53:28 * Morgan blinks Oct 05 15:53:31 It doesn't run out... Oct 05 15:53:46 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 15:53:56 what if it gets broken? Oct 05 15:54:28 * Morgan shrugs Oct 05 15:54:55 We've not had that happen. Though these two are linked -because- they are broken... though I cant pretend to entirely understand that Oct 05 15:56:22 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 15:56:42 What happens if you use it too much Oct 05 15:57:00 Ummm... I don't think thats doable. Oct 05 15:58:10 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 15:58:18 What do you use it for? Oct 05 15:58:47 I use it to talk to Edward... to Florrie... Oct 05 15:59:23 it’s safe for children? Oct 05 15:59:31 * Morgan frowns, nodding Oct 05 15:59:33 Its safe Oct 05 15:59:42 Sharp edges aside Oct 05 16:01:16 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 16:01:30 I just uncover it to start it? Oct 05 16:01:44 Both need to be uncovered for it to work... Oct 05 16:01:48 * Morgan covers his Oct 05 16:02:04 * Adalbrecht nods, looking at it Oct 05 16:03:52 * Morgan watches him, uncovering it again Oct 05 16:05:21 how do you want us to use them? Oct 05 16:06:34 We can use them to talk... news, problems... or just because we miss eachother... there is a way to leave notes, saving, for us, a day or twos delay... for Edward, saves weeks Oct 05 16:06:55 * Adalbrecht nds Oct 05 16:07:25 If he had any one to Graben, he could monitor his land from a week away... Oct 05 16:08:08 * Morgan nods a little Oct 05 16:08:20 The issue there is it'd mean confiding in someone about it Oct 05 16:08:55 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 16:09:03 it would raise suspicions Oct 05 16:09:23 Depends who was told. I'd trust DeeDee personally, but he isn't always in Graben Oct 05 16:09:41 No Oct 05 16:10:12 It'd be a question for Edward... he knows his friends better than any of us do Oct 05 16:11:52 Indeed he does. I like DeeDee. After the werewolves, I would trust him Oct 05 16:12:06 * Morgan nods Oct 05 16:12:09 And the Ashkoven Oct 05 16:13:35 * Adalbrecht frowns Oct 05 16:13:43 They are not real? Oct 05 16:14:01 * Morgan watches him for a moment before nodding slightly Oct 05 16:14:41 There were stories of them when I was a child, but my Father ordered nothing more was to be said to Hans and I Oct 05 16:15:20 * Morgan nods Oct 05 16:15:36 Understandable I suppose Oct 05 16:16:47 You saw them? Oct 05 16:17:07 Something along those lines, yes Oct 05 16:19:18 * Adalbrecht frowns Oct 05 16:19:25 what aren’t you telling me? Oct 05 16:19:59 I will give you all the details if you wish... I just... I don't wish to overwhelm you when -this- is a lot to deal with already Oct 05 16:21:12 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 16:21:18 Tell me Oct 05 16:34:17 * Morgan nods slowly, putting the mirror down Oct 05 16:36:15 They appeared as monks at a tavern we stopped overnight at... We'd had a couple of nights of godawful nightmares, really kicking up feelings of guilt... I'd trained with some of them before bed... next morning I went out to train and they were out there, so. I figured I'd ask to train again when I noticed this head monk... my reflection in his eyes was upside down, like that tarot card, the hanged man Oct 05 16:37:14 * Adalbrecht looks horrified Oct 05 16:37:23 Yes, that’s what they used to say Oct 05 16:37:31 * Morgan nods Oct 05 16:38:29 They make you have nightmares, to make you feel guilty. When they attack, they focus their magic on you, amplifying those feelings. In the end, you beg them to kill you, to stop the guilt. Then they... I don't know, eat part of your soul Oct 05 16:39:50 * Adalbrecht shudders Oct 05 16:40:38 It was said they had been bound to the Schwarzenwald centuries ago Oct 05 16:40:54 * Morgan nods Oct 05 16:41:31 We found a gallows built of Schwarzenwald wood that was surrounded by... well, not quite whole ghosts Oct 05 16:43:02 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 16:43:04 where? Oct 05 16:43:10 * Morgan tells him Oct 05 16:43:32 That’s quite a way from here Oct 05 16:43:36 * Morgan nods Oct 05 16:43:37 It is Oct 05 16:43:50 then what happened? Oct 05 16:44:01 * Morgan sighs Oct 05 16:45:14 I realised what was happening... I got a message to Molly and took up my sword. They attacked with their magic and the guilt... *he sighs*. Few minutes later, Molly, Claudia, HeinzHarold and DeeDee all come rushing out, and somehow, we put them all down Oct 05 16:45:55 * Adalbrecht looks impressed Oct 05 16:46:03 how many were there? Oct 05 16:46:10 * Morgan shrugs Oct 05 16:46:23 Every time we put some down, more appeared and we were a bit busy to count Oct 05 16:47:26 * Adalbrecht nods, looking at the mirrors “Did you use magic?” Oct 05 16:47:34 * Morgan nods a little Oct 05 16:48:05 Molly used hers to make herself deaf... its... difficult, using it against other magic... Oct 05 16:49:02 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 16:49:14 You couldn’t have beaten them without it? Oct 05 16:49:26 * Morgan thinks about it Oct 05 16:49:31 I don't think so Oct 05 16:50:54 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 16:51:09 Did DeeDee realise? Oct 05 16:51:27 * Morgan nods Oct 05 16:51:44 He knows what we can do...to an extent Oct 05 16:52:35 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 16:52:49 He has always been one of Edward’s better behaved friends Oct 05 16:53:39 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 05 16:54:09 Cant really question any of their loyalty or bravery anymore, can we Oct 05 16:55:00 * Adalbrecht loooks grudging when he says “No, only their conduct with women” Oct 05 16:55:37 * Morgan nods a little Oct 05 16:56:34 They should all be married by their ages. Oct 05 16:56:44 * Morgan shrugs Oct 05 16:57:07 I think Potts' upbringing has scarred his view of marriage too much to overcome Oct 05 16:57:34 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 16:57:54 His parents marriage is well known to have become estranged Oct 05 16:58:01 * Morgan nods Oct 05 16:58:07 Have you ever met his mother? Oct 05 17:00:03 Not for many years Oct 05 17:00:56 She's just... awful. And his siblings were always quite cruel I understand Oct 05 17:01:31 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:02:04 I recall Edward telling me that he had been allowed to go missing for a long time without anyone caring Oct 05 17:02:12 * Morgan nods Oct 05 17:02:37 And yet... he threw himself in harms way to protect a man who didn't even slightly respect or like him. Oct 05 17:03:09 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:03:13 He did Oct 05 17:03:42 Army, though, they're not so bright Oct 05 17:03:55 * Adalbrecht laughs Oct 05 17:04:18 Indeed they aren’t but your brother was unsuited to the Navy Oct 05 17:04:44 -that- my lord is quite the understatement Oct 05 17:05:04 * Adalbrecht nods, smiling Oct 05 17:05:08 quite Oct 05 17:05:50 * Morgan nods a little, smiling Oct 05 17:07:14 We should tell your Mother about the mirrors Oct 05 17:07:27 * Morgan nods Oct 05 17:07:35 I expect she will be entirely unphased by it Oct 05 17:09:32 Your Mother is very pragmatic Oct 05 17:10:08 * Morgan nods Oct 05 17:10:26 She retains a lot of her Avalonian sensibilities... she was much quicker accepting what I can do Oct 05 17:11:09 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:11:13 Yes she was Oct 05 17:12:02 This should be easy... particularly if it enables her to speak to us... and Edward... and Uncle Christopher Oct 05 17:12:09 * Adalbrecht smiles Oct 05 17:12:16 That will make her happy Oct 05 17:12:22 * Morgan nods Oct 05 17:12:24 I'd reckon so Oct 05 17:12:50 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:13:09 Do you wish to do that now or tomorrow? Oct 05 17:13:21 With everyone here, there's no rush Oct 05 17:13:46 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:14:03 I am pleased to hear Edward is staying beyond Mina’s birthday tomorrow Oct 05 17:14:11 * Morgan nods Oct 05 17:14:19 As am I. Oct 05 17:15:40 Even with the mirror, I miss him terribly when we're all apart Oct 05 17:16:59 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:17:05 As do I Oct 05 17:17:10 * Morgan nods Oct 05 17:17:15 It will be a little lessened in future Oct 05 17:17:51 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:17:57 where did you get these? Oct 05 17:18:24 I had them made. Oct 05 17:19:06 how much did it cost? Oct 05 17:19:16 The cost of a mirror Oct 05 17:20:03 you made them? Oct 05 17:20:17 No, thats not something I can do. Oct 05 17:20:44 did you pay the craftsman? Oct 05 17:20:59 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 05 17:21:10 I didn't bully them into making it if thats what you're concerned about Oct 05 17:22:35 no, it is just morally right to pay for them Oct 05 17:22:44 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 05 17:22:53 It is, yes. I am quite a moral person Oct 05 17:23:28 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:23:49 how many do you have? Oct 05 17:24:09 * Morgan thinks about it Oct 05 17:24:37 In total? Or with me? Oct 05 17:25:02 in total Oct 05 17:25:54 Ummm... Oct 05 17:26:13 Ten pairs I think Oct 05 17:27:27 ten?! what do you do with them all? Oct 05 17:28:53 Well, three pairs for Edward for you and Alice and me... and of course Iwill want to speak to you, and him, and Alice... one for Lady Torrington in Avalon... Oct 05 17:29:05 You'd be surprised how many could be needed Oct 05 17:29:38 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:29:54 Then you can easily leave some for us? Oct 05 17:30:13 For you to speak to... Oct 05 17:31:04 you and Edward Oct 05 17:31:26 Oh, yes, of course. I thought you meant full pairs. Oct 05 17:33:51 no Oct 05 17:34:37 If I can get some decent leather, I can make little... ummm... cases for them, so the sharp edges aren't a concern Oct 05 17:35:20 * Adalbrecht smiles Oct 05 17:35:34 Good, I wouldn’t want your mother getting hurt Oct 05 17:36:01 * Morgan nods Oct 05 17:36:17 Indeed. II think... they're not broken... they're just cut badly. Oct 05 17:37:38 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:37:49 I will admit they are clever and useful Oct 05 17:38:05 * Morgan nods Oct 05 17:38:19 They are that Oct 05 17:39:25 what else can they do? Oct 05 17:39:40 Could I have a piece of paper? Oct 05 17:41:44 * Adalbrecht gets one from his desk Oct 05 17:41:56 * Morgan takes a pencil from his pocket Oct 05 17:41:59 Cover your mirror please Oct 05 17:43:22 * Morgan starts writing Oct 05 17:43:56 * Adalbrecht does so Oct 05 17:44:30 * Morgan places the note on his mirror, covering it Oct 05 17:44:36 Alright, uncover yours again Oct 05 17:45:26 * Adalbrecht does so, looking at it Oct 05 17:45:54 *it says "Imagine not having to wait two weeks for a letter from Edward"* Oct 05 17:46:16 * Adalbrecht smiles Oct 05 17:46:24 that would be nice Oct 05 17:46:28 * Morgan nods Oct 05 17:46:49 It could be used to write, or to leave little notes or to arrange a time to actually speak face to face, as it were Oct 05 17:48:49 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:49:05 your Mother could see your sketches? Oct 05 17:49:18 If I have them on the right size paper, yes Oct 05 17:50:48 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 17:50:55 She would like that Oct 05 17:51:04 * Morgan nods a little Oct 05 17:51:07 Quite possibly Oct 05 17:51:54 she misses you all, and it will be lonely for her without Jarvinia, Matthias and Grendlik Oct 05 17:53:27 * Morgan nods Oct 05 17:53:33 It won't be too long before we are back Oct 05 17:54:45 I still think you should return with us from the wedding, for Molly and the baby. Oct 05 17:55:14 I know Oct 05 17:57:10 that is not a yes Oct 05 17:57:51 No, I'm afraid it isn't Oct 05 17:59:02 why not? Oct 05 17:59:52 A few reasons. One of which being we've spent just about a week in our own home together without guests... Oct 05 18:00:46 yes? Oct 05 18:01:19 We wish to make our house a home... Oct 05 18:04:03 But Molly is -pregnant-, and she should have Mothers looking after her Oct 05 18:05:16 I know you just want to protect her and your grandchild... but it is not what she wants to. Do Oct 05 18:06:18 yes, but they don’t always think clearly in these circumstances Oct 05 18:07:04 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 05 18:07:29 I'm sorry, father, but that is just the way it is Oct 05 18:08:31 * Adalbrecht huffs Oct 05 18:08:42 well I do not approve Oct 05 18:08:50 That is, of course, your right Oct 05 18:09:24 When do you plan to come? Oct 05 18:10:00 Toward the end of August I believe. Possibly sooner Oct 05 18:10:52 the baby may come before that Oct 05 18:15:49 And she is the most likely to know before the time comes. But, I accept your concern and will speak with her about it Oct 05 18:17:06 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 18:17:10 thank you Oct 05 18:18:16 * Morgan nods Oct 05 18:19:22 Of course Oct 05 18:25:54 * Adalbrecht covers the mirror Oct 05 18:26:15 when can you have the cases ready? Oct 05 18:26:27 Once I've got some leather it'll take me a couple of hours Oct 05 18:27:44 * Adalbrecht nods: I’ll see you have that tomorrow Oct 05 18:28:10 * Morgan nods Oct 05 18:28:12 Thank you my lord Oct 05 18:30:00 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 18:30:30 I think it is time to join the ladies. Are you coming now? Oct 05 18:30:43 I'll take these back to my rooms and meet you there Oct 05 18:32:23 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 05 18:34:12 very well Oct 05 18:34:32 * Morgan nods, wrapping the mirrors before making his way to put them back safe Oct 05 18:35:19 *he hears Uinise and Claudia coming up as he’s about to go down* Oct 05 18:35:31 * Morgan moves to intercept them Oct 05 18:36:07 * Adalbrecht is now known as Claudia Oct 05 18:36:35 * Claudia is a step ahead of her. She sees Morgan Oct 05 18:36:44 hey Oct 05 18:37:00 hey. You missed dinner Oct 05 18:37:35 * Claudia nods Oct 05 18:37:43 yeah... sorry Oct 05 18:37:49 * Morgan nods Oct 05 18:37:52 Its being noticed Oct 05 18:38:10 *Uinise smiles* we fell asleep Oct 05 18:38:22 * Claudia nods “understood” Oct 05 18:38:36 * Morgan rolls his shoulders, exhaling slowly Oct 05 18:39:04 Sorry... I'm a bit stressed Oct 05 18:39:10 U: why are you angry? Oct 05 18:39:36 I'm not angry really. Just tense. Idon't want people thinking I'm neglecting my duties as a host to you... Oct 05 18:40:10 U: Oh. okay Oct 05 18:40:34 How was your day? Oct 05 18:41:59 *Uinise smiles* we cleaned the whole shack, even the ceiling, and we built a proper bed and door for the bedroom Oct 05 18:42:17 * Morgan looks surprised Oct 05 18:42:23 I'm impressed Oct 05 18:43:02 * Claudia smiles “Uinise has good carpentry skills” Oct 05 18:43:22 * Morgan nods Oct 05 18:43:46 I suppose I shouldn't really be surprised Oct 05 18:45:02 *Uinise nods* Oct 05 18:45:17 I am good with my hands Oct 05 18:45:34 * Morgan smiles a little, glancing at Claudia Oct 05 18:46:54 * Claudia blushes Oct 05 18:48:31 * Morgan chuckles Oct 05 18:48:37 Alright, I'm going to find the others. Oct 05 18:48:57 Uinise: should we come? Oct 05 18:49:43 If you like Oct 05 18:50:23 * Claudia nods “Yeah, okay” Oct 05 18:50:51 * Morgan nods, starting to head toward them Oct 05 18:51:30 * Claudia and Uinise follow along to the drawing room, where everyone is gathered Oct 05 18:57:57 * Morgan goes in, going to sit by Molly Oct 05 18:58:15 * Claudia is now known as Molly Oct 05 18:58:51 * Molly smells nicer than would be ideal. She smiles gently Oct 05 18:59:51 my love... Oct 05 18:59:56 blossom Oct 05 19:01:33 are you well? Oct 05 19:01:58 *Yinise starts telling them all about her day* Oct 05 19:02:00 * Morgan nods Oct 05 19:02:05 Yes love, are you? Oct 05 19:02:44 * Molly nods, smiling “I’m nearly ready to retire...” Oct 05 19:04:25 * Morgan nods Oct 05 19:04:27 Alright love Oct 05 19:05:05 you needn’t come Oct 05 19:05:49 No, its fine love Oct 05 19:07:18 * Molly gives it five more minutes before excusing them. Inga looks very relieved to be joining them Oct 05 19:08:39 * Morgan bids everyone goodnight, walking with them Oct 05 19:08:57 *inga yawns * Oct 05 19:09:30 You alright love? Oct 05 19:10:39 Inga smiles: Exhausted! Oct 05 19:11:58 Someone sapping all your energy? Oct 05 19:12:19 *Inga nods* Oct 05 19:12:33 *HH grins* I’m just that good! Oct 05 19:13:07 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 05 19:14:10 Hard work aint it love Oct 05 19:14:44 Inga nods: the book says it’ll get better soon Oct 05 19:15:38 * Morgan nods Oct 05 19:15:40 good Oct 05 19:17:21 * Molly smiles sympathetically “it gets better as you get to this point” she rubs her belly Oct 05 19:17:51 * Morgan blushes a little, looking away Oct 05 19:23:38 HH: needs a good night’s sleep in a Duke’s bed. Oct 05 20:19:00 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 05 20:19:37 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)