**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Dec 15 10:42:41 2024 Dec 15 10:42:41 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 15 15:07:04 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 15 15:09:12 *he tries to get back up, but it’s very slow. Evie arrives with the sword* Dec 15 15:09:12 * Morgan glances at Evie Dec 15 15:09:12 He got excited I think... Dec 15 15:09:12 *Evie nods, shoving the sword in Jaegers hand* Dec 15 15:09:12 *staff are starting to congregate* You’re the bastard she is leaving me for?! Dec 15 15:09:14 My parents were married, and I'll thank you not to cast aspersions about them Dec 15 15:09:16 * Jaeger wipes off the blood with his sleeve “I don’t blame you, she’s got nice breasts. You’ll always know my hands were on them first” Dec 15 15:09:20 * Morgan smiles, drawing his sword and holding it at his side Dec 15 15:09:22 * Jaeger tries to plunge the sword into Morgan’s stomach Dec 15 15:09:24 * Morgan steps sideways, flicking his sword round so the blade slams into Jaegers wrist, severing it Dec 15 15:09:26 -that- hand? Dec 15 15:09:28 * Jaeger screams loud enough that it startles two crows from the roof. The staff cheer for Morgan. It’s quite disgusting, blood spurting from the severed artery Dec 15 15:09:30 * Morgan stands still, watching him Dec 15 15:09:32 * Jaeger picks up the sword with his other hand, staggering slightly Dec 15 15:09:34 * Morgan shrugs Dec 15 15:09:36 Alright then Dec 15 15:09:40 * Jaeger tries to slice across Morgan’s body Dec 15 15:10:44 * Morgan blocks it, moving sideways a little Dec 15 15:11:56 *Jaeger staggers. It seems to dawn on him that he’s still haemorrhaging from his stump* Dec 15 15:13:04 * Morgan chooses that moment to swing viciously hard, aiming for Jaegers side Dec 15 15:14:07 *the blade bites into him. Jaeger screams loudly, begging for mercy Dec 15 15:14:41 * Morgan pulls his sword back, glaring at him Dec 15 15:14:48 To the death, Jaeger... thats what you wanted... Dec 15 15:15:24 * Molly is now known as Jaeger Dec 15 15:15:50 * Jaeger collapses to his knees “ Mercy, please!” Dec 15 15:16:26 Where was your love of mercy when you were strangling her? When you were pleasuring yourself over her?! Dec 15 15:16:56 I will say sorry! Dec 15 15:17:33 * Morgan shifts his grip before throwing his sword like a spear at Jaegers chest Dec 15 15:20:21 *it pierces with accuracy, Jaeger’s last expression is puzzlement at it before he falls face forward, more of the blade emerging from his back as gravity takes her own price from the slain Lord. There’s only silence from around him. Dec 15 15:20:58 * Morgan moves to him, rolling him to retrieve his sword before cleaning it on the grass Dec 15 15:21:44 *Jaeger stares lifelessly at the sky. There’s wary muttering from the gathered servants* Dec 15 15:22:27 * Morgan closes Jaegers eyes before putting a small coin on each before standing and looking at the servants Dec 15 15:22:42 Have someone fetch the undertaker, and the sheriff Dec 15 15:23:30 *they all look properly scared of him now, not just scared of his authority, but as if he is somehow much, much worse than they thought he was Dec 15 15:23:52 * Morgan beckons one of them to him, moving away from the body Dec 15 15:24:27 *A groundskeeper comes to him* Dec 15 15:24:41 * Morgan watches him seriously Dec 15 15:25:14 He tried to kill one of the staff. This was his comeuppance. Make that known, please, I don't want everyone thinking if they do wrong I'll kill them Dec 15 15:26:22 *the man nods, very defe Dec 15 15:27:28 deferentially, and walks over to the others where the talk in a little quiet huddle that Morgan is excluded from. He notices how his hands and covered in blood Dec 15 15:27:52 * Morgan sighs, pulling at a rag on his belt to clean his hands before looking to Eiblinn Dec 15 15:28:03 Here please... Dec 15 15:28:26 * Jaeger is now known as Evie Dec 15 15:28:32 * Evie comes over Dec 15 15:29:10 * Morgan watches the staff, speaking quietly to Evie Dec 15 15:29:24 She'll be alright... he didn't actually have his way with her... Dec 15 15:30:06 * Evie looks relieved Dec 15 15:30:42 That’s good, she can’t be pregnant then, and she can still marry someone Dec 15 15:33:20 * Morgan nods a little Dec 15 15:33:24 I'm going to have to leave soon Dec 15 15:34:02 * Evie looks confused “what?! why?! is it them over there? They’re just idiots!” Dec 15 15:34:43 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 15 15:34:56 Lady Torrington knows who and -what- I am now... Dec 15 15:35:46 Oh feck. Where will you go? Hey, I could come with you! Dec 15 15:37:01 I'm going to take Molly to Catterick... Dec 15 15:37:12 Where’s that? Dec 15 15:37:47 The north Dec 15 15:38:52 Why are you taking her? She’s safe from him now, right? Dec 15 15:39:20 She cant stay here now... her reputation wasn't great to begin with, but with all this... Dec 15 15:40:07 Oh. But what will she do there? Dec 15 15:40:28 * Morgan shrugs Dec 15 15:40:32 We'll work something out Dec 15 15:41:35 * Evie nods “That’s really kind of you, lovey p” Dec 15 15:42:12 No... she's only hurt because of me... Dec 15 15:42:29 How? Dec 15 15:42:58 She turned him down because... she cares for me... Dec 15 15:44:08 I did sometimes see her look at you more than at him, but... well, that was when you and me were... *she just trails off awkwardly* Dec 15 15:44:57 * Morgan nods Dec 15 15:45:12 I'm sure my uncle could find you work... Dec 15 15:46:25 * Evie smiles “Okay, thanks! when are we going then?” Dec 15 15:47:23 It won't be long... few things to tie up here Dec 15 15:49:22 *Evie nods, then she says* Do you like her? Dec 15 15:50:00 * Morgan draws a slow breath before nodding Dec 15 15:50:36 * Evie nods sadly “Did you like her when we were...?” Dec 15 15:51:31 Not like that, no... we... -I- wasn't right for you Dec 15 15:52:38 * Evie nods sadly, then smiles “Hey, maybe there’s someone in Catterick who will like me and my mace” Dec 15 15:53:14 * Morgan nods Dec 15 15:53:17 Could be... Dec 15 15:53:36 Are you going to marry Molly? Dec 15 15:58:12 I don't know Dec 15 15:59:20 but you do love her? Dec 15 15:59:42 * Morgan frowns Dec 15 15:59:51 maybe... its tough to say Dec 15 16:00:15 why? Dec 15 16:01:36 Gone a long while feeling nothing but anger... Dec 15 16:03:01 * Evie nods “You’ll figure it out” Dec 15 16:03:09 I hope so Dec 15 16:03:23 * Morgan watches the staff Dec 15 16:03:32 Just... don’t fecking hurt her, okay Dec 15 16:04:56 * Morgan nods Dec 15 16:05:00 I'll try my best not to Dec 15 16:05:42 * Evie nods “She deserves to be loved, don’t you think?” Dec 15 16:06:02 * Morgan nods Dec 15 16:06:04 Yes, I do Dec 15 16:06:48 *The staff have mostly gone indoors aside from one man standing watch over the body Dec 15 16:06:59 Come on, I need to get cleaned up Dec 15 16:07:51 * Evie follows him indoors, but goes before his room Dec 15 16:08:52 * Morgan goes in to get cleaned up Dec 15 16:11:57 *somehow there’s blood on his chest, so he’s shirtless when there’s a little tap before the door opens Dec 15 16:12:33 * Morgan pulls the blanket from the bed, wrapping it around him to cover his scars Dec 15 16:12:37 Yes? Dec 15 16:12:49 * Evie is now known as Molly Dec 15 16:13:24 *the surprise on her face shows he wasn’t quite quick enough Dec 15 16:13:35 * Morgan sighs heavily Dec 15 16:13:37 I... wanted to see you Dec 15 16:15:05 You should be resting Dec 15 16:15:14 * Molly shakes her head Dec 15 16:15:27 There is no rest for me when I worry for you. Dec 15 16:15:34 I'm fine Dec 15 16:15:47 * Molly looks him over slowly Dec 15 16:15:53 You are not injured? Dec 15 16:16:14 My knuckles hurt but thats about it Dec 15 16:17:50 * Molly nods a little “That is because you’d already hurt them...9 Dec 15 16:18:18 Hmm? Dec 15 16:19:47 yesterday. *he’d been punching the wall* Dec 15 16:20:14 Oh... no... well, yes, but I've made it worse... Jaeger got excited and tried his luck with his fists Dec 15 16:21:18 * Molly looks towards the window “What will happen to him? Dec 15 16:21:34 He's been dealt with Dec 15 16:21:46 He will not hurt me again? Dec 15 16:22:52 No. Never. Dec 15 16:24:15 * Molly nods, moving at speed to him and kissing his cheek firmly. She whispers “thank you.” Dec 15 16:24:53 * Morgan looks surprised but nods Dec 15 16:27:08 * Molly looks up at him, watching him intently Dec 15 16:27:15 Do you wish me to leave? Dec 15 16:27:23 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 15 16:27:24 no Dec 15 16:29:08 * Molly pinches the edge on the blanket, gently running her fingers down it, the back of them touching his bare skin mid-chest, and then onto his solar plexus. She watches him Dec 15 16:29:46 * Morgan looks uncomfortable Dec 15 16:31:27 * Molly looks pained, removing her hand Dec 15 16:31:31 I’ll go now. Dec 15 16:31:49 Its just... the scars... they're hideous Dec 15 16:32:25 * Molly shakes her head “I’m not afraid of scars” Dec 15 16:32:54 You'd be disgusted Dec 15 16:33:11 * Molly shakes her head, looking serious “I would not.” Dec 15 16:34:29 * Morgan nods sadly Dec 15 16:34:53 Show me. Let me prove you wrong. Dec 15 16:35:25 * Morgan watches her for a moment before sighing heavily, pulling off the blanket with a resigned look on his face Dec 15 16:36:29 * Molly doesn’t immediately cover him in feigned reassurance. Instead she considers them with a solemn but not fearful expression Dec 15 16:37:24 Burns. Some parts were protected by leather, others only with cotton, or perhaps linen. Dec 15 16:37:51 * Morgan nods a little Dec 15 16:38:20 Do they still hurt? Dec 15 16:38:40 Some... they're... tight. Dec 15 16:39:52 * Molly nods, very gently touching the tightest point. Her fingers are cool, but not too cold, gentle, but not disgusted “Here is worst?” Dec 15 16:40:05 * Morgan nods Dec 15 16:40:09 On my chest, yes... Dec 15 16:42:07 * Molly looks him over before touching that scar on his stomach he gained in Ussura after being captured “This one? It would have hurt less if it had been properly tended, it doesn’t look like it was” Dec 15 16:42:50 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 15 16:42:58 *This is painful, not the flesh but how Dietlinde had seen it, back when he had no burns, and proclaimed his sewing dreadful* Dec 15 16:43:20 * Morgan frowns, shaking his head a little Dec 15 16:43:25 You've not seen the worst of it yet Dec 15 16:43:49 * Molly ‘s eyes drop lower, and then she blushes “Ummm?” Dec 15 16:45:01 * Morgan takes a deep breath before slowly turning around Dec 15 16:45:45 Dear Lord! Dec 15 16:46:09 * Morgan nods, hanging his head Dec 15 16:47:59 * Molly gently touches his back. It’s the first time it’s been touched bare since it was subjected to daily cleaning. Much is numb, but the points that aren’t can feel the tenderness in this touch. She says softly “Whoever did this to you, I would wish to do worse to them.” Dec 15 16:50:14 Its... it was my own doing Dec 15 16:50:29 impossible. The angles are wrong Dec 15 16:51:42 They are the result of an action I took Dec 15 16:52:36 I am neither afraid nor disgusted at all Dec 15 16:54:21 You're -not-?! Dec 15 16:55:10 No. They’re just scars. It is just how your body protected and repaired itself, that is all. Just like a darn in a torn dress Dec 15 16:56:02 They're evidence of my failures Dec 15 16:57:05 No... *he can just feel how she lays her cheek to his back* They are just a part of your story, your history Dec 15 16:57:44 * Morgan shakes his head a little but doesn't reply Dec 15 16:58:53 * Molly wraps her arms around his waist. her tears feel warm enough in places that he can actually feel it Dec 15 17:00:01 * Morgan puts his hands over hers quietly Dec 15 17:04:47 You’ll never need to hide your body from me Dec 15 17:05:06 * Morgan nods a little Dec 15 17:05:10 I'll try to remember that Dec 15 17:06:04 I will remind you, any time I’m privileged to have such an opportunity Dec 15 17:06:20 * Morgan nods Dec 15 17:09:22 * Molly speaks quietly “I love you, with all the scars you have inside and out” Dec 15 17:10:56 * Morgan nods a little, swallowing hard Dec 15 17:12:57 * Molly gently loosens her grip on him, giving him the chance to let go or keep her close Dec 15 17:13:26 * Morgan turns, wrapping his arms around her Dec 15 17:14:35 * Molly rests her cheek his chest this time. She fits nicely under his chin Dec 15 17:17:56 * Morgan holds her tightly Dec 15 17:18:21 I cannot show you my scars, they’re all in my heart Dec 15 17:19:18 * Morgan nods Dec 15 17:19:20 I'm sorry Dec 15 17:20:03 Whatever for? Dec 15 17:21:18 For those I have caused Dec 15 17:21:34 * Molly looks up at him Dec 15 17:21:54 You’ve caused me none. You are why my heart is repairing Dec 15 17:23:49 I am glad to hear that Dec 15 17:24:51 * Molly nods “I want to go, as soon as we can. I am done with Tawstock and all the pain of it” Dec 15 17:25:30 * Morgan nods Dec 15 17:25:31 alright Dec 15 17:26:29 * Molly nods “This feels good” Dec 15 17:27:09 * Morgan nods Dec 15 17:27:11 Yes, it does Dec 15 17:28:45 * Molly sighs wistfully “One day, I’d like to feel this but without my own clothes” Dec 15 17:28:57 * Morgan blushes Dec 15 17:28:58 One day Dec 15 17:42:03 * Molly nods. She doesn’t say anything, so he’s left feeling the skin of her cheek and hands, the fabric of her dress, and the tendrils of her hair with that in mind. unsurprisingly, his body starts to stir Dec 15 17:42:15 * Morgan sighs Dec 15 17:42:24 Alright, I need to get decent again Dec 15 17:43:42 * Molly sighs Dec 15 17:43:47 a pity Dec 15 17:44:04 * Morgan nods Dec 15 17:44:31 * Molly pulls away Dec 15 17:44:43 I’ll leave you in peace Dec 15 17:44:58 I'll speak with Lady Torrington, get plans underway Dec 15 17:45:08 thank you, Morgan Dec 15 17:45:49 Whatever for? Dec 15 17:45:56 * Molly smiles Dec 15 17:45:59 everything Dec 15 17:53:42 * Morgan nods a little, moving to find a shirt Dec 15 17:54:26 * Molly lets herself out. He feels the absence of her presence strongly Dec 15 17:54:45 * Morgan sighs, getting himself presentable Dec 15 17:55:28 *theres a chime, and he wakes up in a very unfamiliar bed* Dec 15 17:55:48 * Morgan grumbles, looking around Dec 15 17:56:40 *he’s alone, it doesn’t even smell of her as hafenlohr would* Dec 15 17:56:54 * Morgan sits up, looking toward the window Dec 15 17:57:11 *it looks like time to get up* Dec 15 17:57:51 * Morgan grumbles, rolling out of bed to get dressed Dec 15 17:58:27 *all of his meagre possessions are where he left them* Dec 15 17:59:01 * Morgan gets his things on, rolling his shoulders before checking the mirrors Dec 15 18:01:31 *Edward has nothing new. Molly’s “three: I miss you. your son is a fidget and is keeping me awake! I wish you were here to soothe my body back to sleep” Dec 15 18:02:38 "I wish I was there, it would've been much nicer than the broken sleep I got. Soon, I hope." Dec 15 18:03:18 *there’s no change, though her note was less than hour ago Dec 15 18:03:58 * Morgan sighs, packing it away before going out to find somewhere to watch sunrise Dec 15 18:05:16 *the place Judith told him of is perfect, a beautiful view over the river and the lands east. It’s half-light before he hears anything but birds Dec 15 18:06:03 * Morgan glances around Dec 15 18:06:32 *A dog comes running over, a brown and white spaniel with a docked tail that wags wildly* Dec 15 18:07:33 * Morgan crouches down, letting it come Dec 15 18:08:16 *the dog is enthusiastic, rolling on his back for a fussing Dec 15 18:08:32 * Morgan rubs its belly, looking around Dec 15 18:09:44 *there's a whistle, followed by a call of “Scruff! Come, lad”. The dog runs towards a man with a rifle on his shoulder and a hat pulled low. His waxed coat shows his powerful build. Dec 15 18:10:34 * Morgan watches him, standing up Dec 15 18:14:33 * Molly is now known as Man Dec 15 18:15:26 * Man inclines his head, saying a brief “Mornin’ m’lud” before walking away with the dog at his heel Dec 15 18:16:40 * Morgan moves to catch him up Dec 15 18:16:46 You're the game keeper? Dec 15 18:17:15 * Man is now known as Gamekeeper Dec 15 18:17:19 Aye Dec 15 18:18:27 * Morgan nods Dec 15 18:18:43 I need to get one in place, having a few issues in Hafenlohr Dec 15 18:20:03 * Gamekeeper nods, looking around as he walks. He’s probably not much older than Morgan. He doesn’t look stupid, but still just says Aye Dec 15 18:22:41 I know what you're thinking... you're thinking "Dear god, can this man who knows nothing about anything that isn't served to him just leave me alone, I've got work to do" Dec 15 18:23:29 Couldn’t rightly say, m’lud Dec 15 18:23:49 * Morgan nods Dec 15 18:24:22 Thats what I figured... even if you were right, I recognise a man with skill and knowledge... Dec 15 18:24:33 Aye Dec 15 18:24:51 *Scruff trots along happily between them* Dec 15 18:24:53 Thats all I'll get out of you isn't it... Dec 15 18:26:57 Doesn’t do to say too much , m’lud. What do you need? Dec 15 18:27:37 I'm wondering what you might know about poachers... been seeing them on my land... Dec 15 18:28:18 Poachers shouldn’t be poaching, it’s against th’ law Dec 15 18:28:55 Oh I know, but sometimes needs must, families gotta be fed... Dec 15 18:29:32 * Gamekeeper glances at him, sizing him up briefly Dec 15 18:29:45 Some might say that, m’lud Dec 15 18:30:16 * Morgan nods Dec 15 18:31:08 Those that take because they need, they don't bother me much, they're just trying to survive... -proper- poachers, though, they bother me a lot, you know what I mean? Dec 15 18:31:37 Mayhap I don’t, m’lud Dec 15 18:32:35 Well, those who take just because they can... Dec 15 18:33:11 Think that’s many of them? Dec 15 18:34:04 Generally, no, but some... Dec 15 18:34:59 Some might say why should th’ land belong t’ just a few? Dec 15 18:36:46 You get much poaching here? Dec 15 18:37:02 Sometimes, aye Dec 15 18:39:11 Interesting... Dec 15 18:41:26 everywhere gets poachers, m’lud. When th’ War’s ruined th’ land and it’s hard to farm, people take what they can where they can. Dec 15 18:44:46 * Morgan glances at him Dec 15 18:45:12 I wonder if there'd be less poachers if they felt the nobility weren't just taking their fill, but working to improve things... Dec 15 18:46:13 Couldn’t rightly say, m’lud Dec 15 18:46:42 I'm sure... Dec 15 18:47:31 * Gamekeeper nods Dec 15 18:48:46 Some would say good land should be f’ all, not just a few. Should be f’ feeding th’ folk, not having parties on Dec 15 18:49:16 Would they say its alright for me to let myself into their home and take their food and belongings? Dec 15 18:50:13 Couldn’t rightly say. Some folk say owt that pops in their ‘eads Dec 15 18:50:59 Its the same thing, though, isn't it... I paid for my land and home, why should I accept people coming into it and poaching? They'd not like it if I did the same... Dec 15 18:54:01 Course they wouldn’t. But if you had more’an you needed, and yer neighbours had none... well, some folk’d say that’d be wrong Dec 15 18:55:19 Whats it like here? People going hungry a lot? Dec 15 18:56:03 Same as everywhere, aye Dec 15 18:58:01 Nothing being done about it? Dec 15 18:58:07 *the sun starts to rise off to the east* Dec 15 18:58:47 Money’s distributed, but there’s more poor folk than handouts Dec 15 19:00:14 What about food? Surely thats the biggest concern... Dec 15 19:02:06 Same as it’s been for years, places won’t grow, not enough men to work the fields Dec 15 19:02:36 So anything poached should end up on peoples tables... not in some store... Dec 15 19:03:52 If it has to be poached at all, aye Dec 15 19:04:45 And there's the difference isn't it... thats why poaching to survive is different to poaching for profit Dec 15 19:05:20 Poaching’s illegal, and you’d hafta be a fool to do it. Dec 15 19:05:57 or... not at risk of the consequences Dec 15 19:06:39 Aye Dec 15 19:09:05 * Morgan nods thoughtfully Dec 15 19:09:11 interesting. Thank you. Dec 15 19:11:13 * Gamekeeper nods, still walking. Scruff runs off towards the main house Dec 15 19:12:16 * Morgan slows, letting the gamekeeper go Dec 15 19:13:59 *Judith comes out of the house where Scruff is sat waiting, stub of a tail wagging on the ground. She smiles, fussing the dog. The Gamekeeper inclines his head to her too* Dec 15 19:15:41 * Morgan keeps walking toward her Dec 15 19:17:28 *Judith gives the man a smile, continuing to fuss the dog Dec 15 19:17:47 Good morning my lady Dec 15 19:20:21 * Gamekeeper is now known as Judith Dec 15 19:21:06 * Judith stands up, curtsying to Morgan “Good morning, Your Excellency, I hope you slept well?” Dec 15 19:21:24 *The gamekeeper whistles for Scruff, and they go Dec 15 19:21:53 As well as I ever do Dec 15 19:23:51 * Judith nods, tucking a book under her arm Dec 15 19:24:02 Are you at liberty to walk now? Dec 15 19:24:09 * Morgan nods Dec 15 19:24:13 I am indeed Dec 15 19:25:46 * Judith nods, coming to walk beside him Dec 15 19:26:01 Are you by nature an insomniac Dec 15 19:26:32 I've never been much of a sleeper... though the nightmares don't help Dec 15 19:27:35 * Judith nods “I am sorry to hear that” Dec 15 19:28:12 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 15 19:28:14 I am used to it Dec 15 19:29:18 * Judith nods “I see you met Eris “ Dec 15 19:29:45 Chatty fellow... Dec 15 19:31:45 * Judith smiles Dec 15 19:32:01 I couldn’t right Dec 15 19:33:07 rightly say *She smiles more. Those wrinkles her husband and his mistress mocked become more apparent, but rather than making her ugly they just make her more interesting* Dec 15 19:34:00 Yes, I've heard that statement a good deal this morning... along with 'some might say...' Dec 15 19:35:00 * Judith nods Dec 15 19:35:04 He’s a good man Dec 15 19:35:33 * Morgan nods a little Dec 15 19:35:41 good... you need good men in positions of trust Dec 15 19:36:30 * Judith nods Dec 15 19:36:44 Sensible men are my preference Dec 15 19:36:49 Oh? Dec 15 19:39:53 We have a sensible overseer, estates manager, butler, men of business. They make things run smoothly that might not without them being so level-headed Dec 15 19:40:04 * Morgan nods Dec 15 19:40:12 And your husband? What sort of man is he? Dec 15 19:42:57 * Judith stays quiet a moment Dec 15 19:43:16 He is the Freiarr. Dec 15 19:46:02 I see Dec 15 19:47:34 He has sensible men to advise him Dec 15 19:49:46 * Morgan nods slowly Dec 15 19:50:26 * Judith smiles “What sort of woman is your wife?” Dec 15 19:51:30 Passionate, loving, clever... and thats just for starters Dec 15 19:53:58 * Judith smiles “You love her very much” Dec 15 19:54:05 * Morgan nods Dec 15 19:54:07 I do Dec 15 19:55:39 * Judith nods Dec 15 19:55:50 I hope that that never changes for you Dec 15 19:56:03 I don't see that it will... Dec 15 19:56:31 * Judith looks rueful Dec 15 19:56:34 Nor did I Dec 15 19:57:24 * Morgan nods Dec 15 19:57:32 Can I be frank? Dec 15 19:59:12 * Judith nods Dec 15 19:59:18 Abs, please do Dec 15 19:59:41 I don't understand his attitude Dec 15 20:00:18 why don’t you? Dec 15 20:00:51 its... shallow. Dec 15 20:01:14 * Judith nods Dec 15 20:01:22 it is Dec 15 20:02:14 We're supposed to be better than that Dec 15 20:05:16 When you look around at Court, it’s a common affliction Dec 15 20:08:09 So I understand Dec 15 20:11:04 My husband will have these barely-adult mistresses until he drops down dead one day. He’s rich and powerful, it will not matter that he’s old, unattractive, or takes poor care of his appearance Dec 15 20:11:45 Yet he does not understand how his grafdom runs? Dec 15 20:15:19 He knows. He’s kept well-informed. But his decisions are guided by other men, those more minded to it Dec 15 20:15:52 * Morgan nods slowly Dec 15 20:18:12 He won’t be a problem neighbour to you Dec 15 20:18:25 * Morgan shrugs Dec 15 20:18:29 That remains to be seen I think Dec 15 20:19:24 May I also be frank? Dec 15 20:20:22 Of course Dec 15 20:21:46 I like your honesty, and I think you’ll be good for Gottkirchen. I’ll be encouraging my husband’s advisors to work with you Dec 15 20:22:09 * Morgan inclines his head Dec 15 20:22:11 I appreciate that Dec 15 20:22:56 I hope you will not hold your opinion of my husband against Baden, though I doubt I need to voice that Dec 15 20:24:04 You are the heart of the Grafdom, aren't you... Dec 15 20:25:43 * Judith smiles faintly “I Once was. Now I settle for being its brain” Dec 15 20:26:37 You must know whats going on more than the Graf... Dec 15 20:28:08 * Judith nods “I’m certainly not as distracted by my dalliances as him, yes” Dec 15 20:28:59 * Morgan nods a little Dec 15 20:29:54 why? Dec 15 20:30:40 There've been poachers on my land, and around Gottkirchen... Dec 15 20:32:15 * Judith nods Dec 15 20:33:39 We get poaching in Baden too Dec 15 20:35:31 * Morgan nods a little Dec 15 20:36:25 There are executions for it, but it doesn’t stop Dec 15 20:37:55 * Morgan nods Dec 15 20:38:43 I'm not over fussed about it if its ending up on peoples tables... there are better ways to deal with it, in my view... my concern is when its being done for profit Dec 15 20:39:23 * Judith nods Dec 15 20:39:29 Is that what’s happening “ Dec 15 20:39:35 * Morgan nods Dec 15 20:39:52 I believe so... and the information I have says it ends up in stores here... Dec 15 20:41:36 * Judith frowns Dec 15 20:41:39 In Baden?! Dec 15 20:41:45 * Morgan nods Dec 15 20:43:50 I will look into it if you have any details? Dec 15 20:44:18 You've got around the same information I have now... Dec 15 20:45:42 Do you know where it is going? Dec 15 20:46:14 * Morgan looks at her, weighing it up Dec 15 20:47:47 * Judith looks at him openly Dec 15 20:48:36 Its turning up in some of the stores at the docks Dec 15 20:49:34 * Judith nods Dec 15 20:49:41 Do you know which ones? Dec 15 20:50:04 * Morgan nods Dec 15 20:50:11 Ones owned by your husband... Dec 15 20:51:41 * Judith nods Dec 15 20:52:18 I will speak to his advisors This morning and get to the bottom of this Dec 15 20:52:27 I would like to accompany you Dec 15 20:52:38 * Judith nods Dec 15 20:53:29 I’ll arrange that, though we’ll want to do that in the city rather than here Dec 15 20:53:39 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 15 20:53:41 Oh? Dec 15 20:55:22 if he is involved, evidence will need to be gathered Dec 15 20:56:14 * Morgan makes a quiet huh noise Dec 15 20:57:16 what? Dec 15 20:58:43 Unusual for someone to be willing to gather evidence against their spouse... Dec 15 21:00:50 We are still married in name, but my husband left me in deed and heart long ago Dec 15 21:01:31 * Morgan nods Dec 15 21:01:39 I do not wish to widen that estrangement Dec 15 21:03:07 Baden must thrive for my son and my grandson. To that end, this needs to be resolved. I hope my husband is not involved, but if he is then it should be dealt with Dec 15 21:03:36 * Morgan nods Dec 15 21:03:48 Since we cannot fix it right now, shall we discuss nicer things? Dec 15 21:03:58 * Judith nods Dec 15 21:04:12 Do go on, your Excellency Dec 15 21:05:14 I would like you to visit... not just to meet my family but... I'd like you to see Captain Ulysses and Bir... Dec 15 21:05:28 who are they? Dec 15 21:05:55 Captain Ulysses is a cat that looks like a pirate... and Bir is a Nani bird from Capperlucia, with colours like you've never seen Dec 15 21:11:39 * Judith has quit (Read error: EOF from client)