**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Dec 6 17:44:59 2024 Dec 06 17:44:59 * MorganK (~MorganKoe@host81-129-69-255.range81-129.btcentralplus.com) has joined Dec 06 18:26:26 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 06 19:36:47 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 06 19:43:10 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 06 19:44:20 * Morgan nods, reaching over and ringing a bell Dec 06 19:44:20 *Dresden appears almost immediately* Dec 06 19:44:20 Dresden, would you see to a bag of clothes, something to eat, some water and saddle a horse please. Dec 06 19:44:20 D: X-X-Xantha, Lord? Dec 06 19:44:20 If he can be torn from Aurora, yes Dec 06 19:44:22 D: *He bows and leaves* Dec 06 19:44:24 * Lansdau drinks his coffee Dec 06 19:44:27 How long will you need? Dec 06 19:44:29 I need to speak with Karlsruhe Dec 06 19:44:31 * Lansdau nods, finishing his coffee “I will wait at the stables, Your Excellency” Dec 06 19:44:33 * Morgan nods, finishing his coffee Dec 06 19:44:35 * Lansdau does likewise, then excuses himself, leaving Morgan to whatever preparations he needs to make, especially with the mirrors and things in his bedside drawer Dec 06 19:44:38 * Morgan writes a note to put on molly's mirror explaining what he's doing before packing them to take with him Dec 06 19:44:41 ((takes the jar?)) Dec 06 19:44:43 ((No)) Dec 06 19:44:45 *He manages to get organised and everything packed. Xantha is fully saddled, and looks interested in why they’re going again so soon* Dec 06 19:46:28 * Molly is now known as Mainz Dec 06 19:46:35 * Mainz appears Dec 06 19:46:52 Off home, my Lord? Dec 06 19:47:03 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 06 19:47:34 Off to Baden, do some snooping about around these poachers Dec 06 19:48:18 What do you want us doing? Dec 06 19:48:48 Carry on as you were really Dec 06 19:51:08 * Mainz nods Dec 06 19:51:22 Do we keep a watch for the Poachers? Dec 06 19:51:48 * Morgan nods Dec 06 19:51:52 You'd be doing that anyway Dec 06 19:52:30 * Mainz nods Dec 06 19:53:26 * Morgan looks around briefly Dec 06 19:53:43 I'm going to do some nosing around, see if they're connected to the. Graf... Dec 06 19:55:00 * Mainz nods Dec 06 19:55:20 Safe travels Dec 06 19:56:02 * Morgan nods, looking for Lansdau Dec 06 19:56:11 Let Karlsruhe know what I'm up to, would you? Dec 06 19:57:29 *Lansdau is just coming to the stable* Dec 06 19:57:44 Yes, my Lord. Where will you stay? Dec 06 19:58:40 I'm hoping to impose upon the Graf... Dec 06 19:59:03 * Mainz smiles Dec 06 19:59:24 You get out of the habit after a while Dec 06 20:01:04 I've never really been the sort to stay at other peoples homes... Dec 06 20:01:21 * Mainz nods Dec 06 20:01:41 L: Are you ready, Your Excellency? Dec 06 20:01:58 * Morgan nods Dec 06 20:01:59 aye Dec 06 20:03:09 * Mainz bows “ I’ll pass it on to Karlsruhe” Dec 06 20:03:51 * Morgan thanks him, waiting for Lansdau to mount up before nudging Xantha into a walk Dec 06 20:05:17 *Xantha looks the other horse over with disdain. Lansdau doesn’t notice this* Dec 06 20:06:01 * Morgan smiles a little, looking around Dec 06 20:06:42 *they get out of Morgan’s drive before Xantha starts trying to run* Dec 06 20:07:33 * Morgan looks over to Lansdau Dec 06 20:07:36 Catch me up... Dec 06 20:08:52 *Lansdau nods* Dec 06 20:10:28 * Morgan kicks Xantha's flanks, letting him run Dec 06 20:11:24 *Xantha pounds along, up into Kempten where people wave* Dec 06 20:12:08 * Morgan pulls him to a walk, greeting the people Dec 06 20:13:36 *he sees Teresa Lowe shopping with two other common women* Dec 06 20:13:53 * Morgan climbs down, walking towards them Dec 06 20:15:03 *theyre looking at vegetables* Dec 06 20:16:16 Good morning ladies Dec 06 20:17:27 * Mainz is now known as Teresa Dec 06 20:17:44 * Teresa and the others turn and curtsey Dec 06 20:17:49 your Excellency Dec 06 20:17:56 How are we all? Dec 06 20:18:47 * Teresa smiles Dec 06 20:19:42 We are well. Work has begun on the new roof for St Sebalds, and our parish thanks you for your most generous gift Dec 06 20:20:20 Thats wonderful news. How are things here? I don't hear much in Sudlachenburg Dec 06 20:21:01 Everything is good. How are your children? Dec 06 20:22:30 * Morgan looks a little sad, but smiles Dec 06 20:23:06 They're well. Emil is walking more and more, Varick is thriving... and the next addition to the family is growing nicely... Dec 06 20:24:00 *the women all smile* Dec 06 20:24:38 Congratulations, truly. May God bless and watch over mother and child Dec 06 20:29:18 * Morgan bows his head a little Dec 06 20:29:23 Thank you, that means much to me Dec 06 20:30:33 *another woman says*I did think she was looking a little round, but one doesn’t like to say Dec 06 20:31:44 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 06 20:32:29 *the last woman says* when do you expect? Dec 06 20:32:59 Mid september Dec 06 20:33:40 Not very long. Will you all be returned to Hafenlohr, Your Excellency? Dec 06 20:35:23 We're hoping to return for a time but... The child will be born in Sudlachenburg, as I was Dec 06 20:36:39 * Teresa looks a little disappointed “It’s to be expected, especially if it’s a boy” Dec 06 20:40:19 * Morgan nods Dec 06 20:40:48 Given how long I spent away from Sudlachenburg, its only right I carry on the tradition of the Veisgraf being born there Dec 06 20:41:18 1stWoman: What a pity that Reverend Loewe won’t be doing their baptism though Dec 06 20:42:01 * Teresa smiles gently “He will be delighted for your news, Your Excellency, and will not mind at all.” Dec 06 20:45:12 We've not entirely decided where they will be baptised yet... there is much to discuss about it Dec 06 20:45:24 *the women all nod* Dec 06 20:45:49 Would you like us to say prayers for them on Sunday? Dec 06 20:46:51 I'd be very grateful Dec 06 20:47:43 * Teresa smiles “We’ll do so. Will you be attending?” Dec 06 20:48:16 I'm afraid that depends on a great many things... I'm heading off to Baden now, and I've no idea how long it'll take Dec 06 20:49:54 * Teresa nods Dec 06 20:50:09 The Graf’s house and grounds are very beautiful Dec 06 20:52:43 I've never been... perhaps you could tell me what sort of person he is... Dec 06 20:54:35 * Teresa smiles “He is young at heart. He still enjoys many of the pursuits of his younger days” Dec 06 20:55:08 * Morgan nods a little Dec 06 20:58:36 The Grafin is a keen study of wildlife, she is an illustrator Dec 06 20:59:50 Oh? I've been known to sketch but thats about it Dec 06 21:01:37 * Teresa nods “I’m not artistic, despite governesses and art tutors” Dec 06 21:01:55 *The other women glance at each other a little awkwardly * Dec 06 21:02:27 * Morgan nods a little Dec 06 21:02:38 But you are musically gifted Dec 06 21:04:02 * Teresa smiles “Thank you, your Excellency” Dec 06 21:04:12 * Morgan looks to the other women Dec 06 21:04:19 And what do the two of you enjoy? Dec 06 21:05:18 1st: I like baking Dec 06 21:05:59 2nd: *she has a wicked little grin, it reminds him a little of Molly’s* I like taking a nap when noones looking Dec 06 21:06:48 * Morgan laughs Dec 06 21:07:34 You and my wife both... *he looks at the first woman* I thoroughly enjoy baking... I can make a decent Victoria sponge Dec 06 21:08:55 *They all look surprised* Dec 06 21:09:17 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 06 21:09:59 And I'm pretty good at producing a loaf of bread Dec 06 21:10:53 1st: I didn’t know the Quality could do that Dec 06 21:11:15 * Morgan looks at the woman Dec 06 21:12:17 I'm not keen on that term for nobility... my quality as a person, as yours, is not defined by who our parents are, but in the goodness and fairness of our actions. Dec 06 21:13:23 1st: I’m sorry, your Excellency, it’s just what I was taught Dec 06 21:14:45 You've no need to apologise, at all. Just... a quirk of mine. I'd rather be thought of as a quality person because of who I've helped, how many lives I've made better than because of which bed I was born in, does that make sense? Dec 06 21:15:45 *they all nod* Dec 06 21:16:19 * Morgan smiles Dec 06 21:16:32 It'll become clearer in the years to come I imagine Dec 06 21:16:48 *Teresa nods* God knows your heart and soul. There are no people set above others in heaven. Dec 06 21:18:37 * Morgan nods Dec 06 21:19:09 *Lansdau rides into sight* Dec 06 21:22:21 Its been nice talking with you ladies... if you'll excuse me... Dec 06 21:23:45 *they bid him farewell Dec 06 21:24:18 * Morgan walks back to Xantha, mounting up again Dec 06 21:24:42 *Xantha huffs* Dec 06 21:25:17 Its not my fault he's riding a donkey Dec 06 21:26:36 *Xantha tosses his head proudly * Dec 06 21:27:31 * Morgan smiles, patting his neck as he waits Dec 06 21:30:18 *Lansdau catches up, inclining his head* Dec 06 21:31:07 * Morgan sets Xantha off again Dec 06 21:33:05 *Xantha behaves a little better. it’s very boring, Lansdau not very talkative, and still several hours to Baden. Dec 06 21:33:29 * Morgan looks over at Lansdau Dec 06 21:33:37 You think Baden is involved? Dec 06 21:34:51 L: I have no information to confirm or deny it, so I am open-minded Dec 06 21:35:12 * Morgan nods Dec 06 21:35:46 Do we have any idea how long its been going on for? Dec 06 21:37:35 L: Several months, perhaps a year Dec 06 21:38:09 Perhaps... brought on by the perception Graf Maubourg is... weakened... Dec 06 21:38:50 L: Possibly, yes. Dec 06 21:52:23 * Teresa has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 06 21:53:34 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 06 21:53:57 *Xantha behaves a little better. it’s very boring, Lansdau not very talkative, and still several hours to Baden. Dec 06 21:53:57 * Morgan looks over at Lansdau Dec 06 21:53:57 You think Baden is involved? Dec 06 21:53:57 L: I have no information to confirm or deny it, so I am open-minded Dec 06 21:53:57 * Morgan nods Dec 06 21:53:59 Do we have any idea how long its been going on for? Dec 06 21:54:03 L: Several months, perhaps a year Dec 06 21:54:05 Perhaps... brought on by the perception Graf Maubourg is... weakened... Dec 06 21:54:07 L: Possibly, yes. Dec 06 21:54:09 * Morgan nods Dec 06 21:54:11 We'll see I suppose Dec 06 21:55:22 *Lansdau nods. They arrive in Kiev where Lansdau is due to break off without incident Dec 06 21:56:10 * Morgan looks around briefly Dec 06 21:56:13 I'll be in touch Dec 06 21:57:51 *He inclines his head* Good luck, Excellency Dec 06 22:00:10 * Morgan inclines his head before getting Xantha moving a little quicker Dec 06 22:01:58 *he can pick up the pace then. They do a couple of hours before he needs a break, and out in the woods away from people seems like a good time to check the mirrors Dec 06 22:02:15 * Morgan looks around before doing so Dec 06 22:04:41 *there’s no one around. Edward’s says “Is everything well, Brother? Molly seems out of sorts since the end of Quiet Hour. I am told you’re going to Baden” Dec 06 22:05:48 "We had arranged to speak later in a more private manner, but Lansdau finally made an appearance, so I'm going to Baden to investigate. Keep an eye on her please" Dec 06 22:07:29 *nothing changes on Edward’s mirror* Dec 06 22:07:52 * Morgan packs it away, checking Mollys Dec 06 22:10:21 It says : Oh, will that mean you and I will not see each other at ten? I will be thinking of you then nonetheless... I miss you, Morgan. I wish you were here with me instead. Dec 06 22:11:45 "I'm sorry my love, I just do not know.Hopefully this is the first step to speeding this along so I can be back at your side. I love you" Dec 06 22:12:39 *nothing changes here either* Dec 06 22:13:14 * Morgan sighs, packing it away and getting ready to move on Dec 06 22:17:46 *he manages this. A few more hours pass, passing through tiny hamlets where he can eat and stop for Xantha to get a little break. It’ll only be safe enough to check the mirrors if he gets himself a room, or goes further off the main road. He has about two more hours to Baden, due to arrive around half after eight Dec 06 22:18:09 * Morgan moves away from the road Dec 06 22:23:04 *Edward’s says* I have had some time to spend walking with her. I am confident she will be fine. I would strongly suggest reassuring her that you are thinking of her in your absence. Stay safe, brother Dec 06 22:24:47 "I will do that, though I know it is not enough to cheer her properly. I'm a couple of hours outside Baden now, should arrive by nine." Dec 06 22:29:29 *nothing changes. Molly’s says “I love you too. Speaking of speeding things along, incase we cannot see each other, I thought you might enjoy this (admittedly not very good) drawing... *the image is fairly simplistic, her breasts, nipples, the curve of her stomach with the line up past her navel, the top of her thighs, with her hand shielding her intimately* Dec 06 22:34:01 "I do indeed enjoy it. I hope to be able to get to see you, but given I won't arrive until around nine, it seems unlikely. I will, however, be thinking of you constantly. I love you" Dec 06 22:34:52 *nothing changes on this either, and no doubt when she replies he’ll lose the drawing* Dec 06 22:35:26 * Morgan looks at it for a few moments before packing it away Dec 06 22:36:01 *Xantha waits patiently for Morgan to attend his call of nature Dec 06 22:36:29 * Morgan does so before moving to get ready to go again Dec 06 22:39:10 *The next two hours take him to the town with the dock. Above the river is the castle of the Graf of the city Dec 06 22:39:40 * Morgan heads for it Dec 06 22:43:30 *People watch him. It’s quarter before nine, and starting to get dark. Xantha huffs about the steep hill, but they eventually arrive at the guardhouse at the castle entrance Dec 06 22:44:00 * Morgan looks around for a groom Dec 06 22:45:31 *A guard comes out* Evening, can I help you? Dec 06 22:46:22 * Morgan climbs down, stretching Dec 06 22:46:36 I was hoping the Graf would be kind enough to receive me and host me for the evening Dec 06 22:47:28 * Molly is now known as Guard Dec 06 22:47:46 He might do, my Lord. Might I ask your name? Dec 06 22:48:02 * Morgan nods Dec 06 22:48:09 Koertig, Morgan. Dec 06 22:50:07 * Guard bows “Your Excellency. I can take your horse to the stable” Dec 06 22:50:19 * Morgan nods, looking at Xantha Dec 06 22:50:28 No biting or kicking, understand? Be good. Dec 06 22:51:44 *Xantha looks fairly docile* Dec 06 22:52:16 * Morgan pats his neck, holding out an apple Dec 06 22:52:52 *Xantha takes it Dec 06 22:53:22 Good boy... Dec 06 22:53:27 * Morgan looks to the guard Dec 06 22:53:45 He shouldn't give you any trouble Dec 06 22:55:00 * Guard smiles, calling out another guard. The other guard offers to take his bag and show him in Dec 06 22:55:52 I'll keep my bag, but thank you... lead the way Dec 06 22:57:22 *he gets led into a very old castle, but its original features well-kept. The butler is very polite to him. Dec 06 22:57:26 * Guard is now known as Butler Dec 06 22:57:40 * Butler sends away the guard Dec 06 22:57:48 Your Excellency, welcome to Baden Dec 06 22:58:00 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 06 22:58:22 Thank you. Its something of an impromptu visit Dec 06 22:59:35 * Butler smiles Dec 06 23:00:16 I’ll have the kitchen fix you some dinner. The Graf is dining at present, I will ask if he wishes more company Dec 06 23:00:40 * Morgan nods Dec 06 23:00:42 If you would Dec 06 23:03:11 *the butler goes down a corridor, leaving Morgan in the hall Dec 06 23:03:35 * Morgan moves about quietly, listening as he looks around Dec 06 23:16:55 * Butler has quit (Read error: EOF from client)