**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Dec 29 00:19:53 2024 Dec 29 00:19:53 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 29 11:21:39 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 29 13:29:56 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 29 13:32:55 I can only assume your seed grows well in my garden... Dec 29 13:32:55 * Morgan blushes Dec 29 13:32:55 Quite Dec 29 13:32:55 * Molly smiles Dec 29 13:32:55 You’d prefer it was planting season, hmm? Dec 29 13:33:00 * Morgan nods Dec 29 13:33:02 Quite so... Dec 29 13:33:04 how was your night? Dec 29 13:33:06 rough Dec 29 13:33:08 * Molly sighs sadly Dec 29 13:33:10 I should be with you Dec 29 13:33:12 No, you're needed there Dec 29 13:33:14 I suppose at least you are not left too frustrated by it Dec 29 13:33:16 * Morgan shrugs Dec 29 13:33:18 Wouldn't say that... just harrowed along with it Dec 29 13:33:20 How can it be both? Dec 29 13:33:22 I am quite capable of feeling more than one thing at a time love Dec 29 13:33:24 Harrowed and aroused are two rarely mixed feelings though Dec 29 13:33:26 You didn't say aroused, you said frustrated Dec 29 13:33:30 * Molly smiles “for me they’re frequently the same!” Dec 29 13:33:32 * Morgan nods Dec 29 13:35:35 You’re managing though? Dec 29 13:35:46 * Morgan nods Dec 29 13:35:51 Keeping occupied Dec 29 13:37:47 * Molly nods Dec 29 13:38:23 I have been attempting the same, though it was a close run thing this morning... *she smiles, blushing* Dec 29 13:39:26 Oh? Dec 29 13:40:43 * Molly smiles “As I said, I look even more pregnant today” Dec 29 13:40:52 * Morgan nods Dec 29 13:40:54 Yes, you do Dec 29 13:41:18 You’ll wait until you can see me in person though, hmm? Dec 29 13:41:52 * Morgan nods Dec 29 13:41:53 indeed Dec 29 13:44:28 * Molly nods “You’ve been too busy for the jar also?” *he’s left it at Hafenlohr* Dec 29 13:44:54 I left it at Hafenlohr... I didn't want to risk it breaking here Dec 29 13:45:12 will you be returning there? Dec 29 13:45:35 * Morgan nods Dec 29 13:45:44 Xantha is already acting up, wanting to go home Dec 29 13:46:19 * Molly smiles warmly Dec 29 13:46:39 And you, my love? Are you acting up and wanting to go home? Dec 29 13:47:10 I'm starting to wonder how long it'll be before my temper gets too short... Dec 29 13:48:32 because of your absence from me? Dec 29 13:48:38 * Morgan nods Dec 29 13:48:38 Aye Dec 29 13:49:29 * Molly looks intrigued Dec 29 13:49:38 My pregnancy makes that more intense? Dec 29 13:50:10 * Morgan nods Dec 29 13:50:13 It does actually Dec 29 13:51:01 Because the desire is higher, or because you are feeling more protective and being parted makes it difficult to protect me? Dec 29 13:51:43 Both I think Dec 29 13:53:26 The former we can perhaps deal with a little... the latter though... Dec 29 13:54:00 I just want to get this sorted out and come back Dec 29 13:54:54 * Molly nods sadly Dec 29 13:55:30 I’m missing you. I watch when Heinzharold and Edward hold their wives, and I feel very alone Dec 29 13:56:18 * Morgan sighs Dec 29 13:56:21 I'm sorry my love Dec 29 13:58:21 I am sorry for you too. I would be there if I could Dec 29 13:58:35 I know love Dec 29 14:00:08 * Molly rallies a little “Still... imagine how good it’ll be when we are reunited” Dec 29 14:01:24 * Morgan nods Dec 29 14:01:26 Spectacular Dec 29 14:02:25 * Molly nods Dec 29 14:02:36 I don’t think I should meet you in the stables... Dec 29 14:03:22 No, probably not Dec 29 14:03:59 * Molly nods “Or on the stairs in the Veisgraf Wing” Dec 29 14:04:07 * Morgan nods Dec 29 14:04:10 Indeed Dec 29 14:04:41 Perhaps we’ll have to plan out some privacy... will we need long? Dec 29 14:04:51 I wouldn't have thought so Dec 29 14:05:08 * Molly giggles “Alright then” Dec 29 14:07:20 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 29 14:07:33 I've joined a gentlemans club... Dec 29 14:11:24 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 29 14:14:13 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 29 14:14:18 I've joined a gentlemans club... Dec 29 14:15:01 * Molly smiles Dec 29 14:15:05 Another one? Dec 29 14:15:35 * Morgan nods Dec 29 14:15:45 I was snooping Dec 29 14:17:10 * Molly nods Dec 29 14:17:18 Did you find what you needed? Dec 29 14:17:40 I found -some- information, aye Dec 29 14:19:37 * Molly nods Dec 29 14:19:46 what will you do next? Dec 29 14:21:08 I suppose wait until the Grafin has any information Dec 29 14:22:43 * Molly nods Dec 29 14:22:48 Unless... Dec 29 14:23:03 Unless? Dec 29 14:23:18 You could try to catch the poachers? Dec 29 14:23:55 Difficult... never know where they'll strike Dec 29 14:24:57 * Molly nods Dec 29 14:25:18 it is. But I am hoping to give you an extra idea Dec 29 14:25:46 * Morgan nods Dec 29 14:25:56 I'll have to see what I can discover about where it happens most Dec 29 14:27:16 * Molly nods Dec 29 14:27:44 That will be tough to know without speaking to the poachers Dec 29 14:28:51 quite Dec 29 14:29:29 * Molly sighs Dec 29 14:29:42 what do you intend to do with them? Dec 29 14:32:37 I could ask the man who supplied the club but... he won't be around until tomorrow Dec 29 14:34:11 * Molly sighs “That isn’t good news” Dec 29 14:34:38 No, I know Dec 29 14:35:23 I just do not know how long we have before the twins come Dec 29 14:35:52 * Morgan nods sadly Dec 29 14:35:53 I know Dec 29 14:37:12 I do not want you to miss it Dec 29 14:38:16 No... but their safety and yours are paramount Dec 29 14:38:26 * Molly nods Dec 29 14:38:38 what if you just came home? Dec 29 14:38:57 Then nothing is fixed Dec 29 14:42:12 But you will be with us. The poachers could be dealt with in a few weeks instead? Dec 29 14:43:03 And be seen as a Graf who doesn't followthrough on his tasks Dec 29 14:45:12 Assuming they know you are not just delegating the investigation temporarily to your Overseer and Sheriff Dec 29 14:46:19 * Morgan sighs Dec 29 14:46:20 Possibly Dec 29 14:48:04 We do not even know if they are Gottkirchen ‘s problem or Baden’s Dec 29 14:49:01 no... unless the restaurants are different, I'd say its not an issue the Graf is involved in Dec 29 14:49:38 * Molly nods Dec 29 14:50:06 so the worst of it is averted. We will not be in disharmony with Graben Dec 29 14:50:18 No, not at the moment Dec 29 14:51:09 do you think we will be? Dec 29 14:51:33 I don't like the man Dec 29 14:52:33 no... he sounds like he lacks integrity Dec 29 14:55:23 * Morgan nods Dec 29 14:55:24 quite Dec 29 14:56:41 But in regards to the poaching, I think that it seems the Graf isn’t aware Dec 29 14:57:06 * Morgan nods Dec 29 14:57:07 Aye Dec 29 14:59:19 I can understand your needing to see this through... Dec 29 14:59:58 But you don't want me to Dec 29 15:00:44 I am just missing you, and concerned that you will miss something that is monumental for you Dec 29 15:01:15 * Morgan nods Dec 29 15:01:17 I know love Dec 29 15:03:54 I suppose I would wonder; how much does the poaching matter right now? Dec 29 15:04:26 It mattered a lot when it was potentially an action against the Grafdom Dec 29 15:05:49 Yes, it did Dec 29 15:06:39 * Morgan nods Dec 29 15:06:47 It'll still take a good while to get back Dec 29 15:08:48 It would. You could get to Hafenlohr tonight, and then come back to us tomorrow? Dec 29 15:10:03 Maybe, yes Dec 29 15:10:38 think on it, my love. I know duty is important Dec 29 15:11:03 * Morgan nods Dec 29 15:11:06 I'll consider it blossom Dec 29 15:12:13 * Molly nods “I will let you know should anything change with Sascha, though I will not be visiting again until tomorrow” Dec 29 15:13:12 It went alright? Dec 29 15:13:22 * Molly nods Dec 29 15:13:36 It is still strange for me to be there, but it was fine Dec 29 15:14:22 * Morgan nods Dec 29 15:14:35 It means a lot to me you are helping her Dec 29 15:15:04 why? Dec 29 15:15:47 Because they re important to me Dec 29 15:16:00 why wouldn’t I? Dec 29 15:16:29 After everything thats happened, it would've been understandable for you not to Dec 29 15:16:50 * Molly shakes her head Dec 29 15:17:10 It’s important to me that they have their babies Dec 29 15:17:59 * Morgan nods Dec 29 15:18:01 I know Dec 29 15:18:42 They are our kin Dec 29 15:19:25 * Morgan nods Dec 29 15:19:26 They are Dec 29 15:20:27 Sascha and I had a challenging start, but she was upset, I understand Dec 29 15:20:46 * Morgan nods Dec 29 15:20:47 She was Dec 29 15:21:15 I’m glad I didn’t just leave Dec 29 15:23:26 * Morgan nods Dec 29 15:23:27 Me too Dec 29 15:24:47 * Molly rubs her belly “He’s busy today” Dec 29 15:25:18 * Morgan nods sadly Dec 29 15:26:56 * Molly smiles, moving the mirror. Soon he can only see one corner of light, the rest of the mirror against the fabric of her belly Dec 29 15:27:04 perhaps he’ll hear you Dec 29 15:27:29 Now then little Hirschen, it won't be long until I'm back Dec 29 15:28:54 he’s stopped moving. perhaps he’s listening Dec 29 15:29:24 Oh I see, hiding from your Vati already, hmmm? Dec 29 15:30:07 * Molly giggles quietly at this Dec 29 15:32:51 * Morgan sighs Dec 29 15:32:54 I miss you so much Dec 29 15:33:17 me? Dec 29 15:34:14 All of you but I was speaking to Hirschen Dec 29 15:34:29 * Molly laughs softly Dec 29 15:35:36 * Molly lets him chat to her belly Dec 29 15:35:51 * Morgan does so, just chattering Dec 29 15:36:24 *after a few minutes, the mirror starts to slip Dec 29 15:36:56 Blossom... Dec 29 15:37:18 * Molly doesn’t reply. It sounds like she must have fallen asleep Dec 29 15:37:26 * Morgan calls a bit louder Dec 29 15:37:32 hmm? Dec 29 15:37:36 Go for a nap Dec 29 15:37:50 * Molly sighs, lifting the mirror Dec 29 15:38:01 I wish we were able to nap together Dec 29 15:38:06 I know love, me too Dec 29 15:38:25 Naked, ideally. Out on the grass in our garden Dec 29 15:39:25 * Morgan nods Dec 29 15:39:42 Go on, get some sleep. I'll leave a note if I decide to be on the move today Dec 29 15:40:25 Alright, my love. I’ll be thinking of you Dec 29 15:40:48 And I you Dec 29 15:41:10 * Molly nods, gently kissing the mirror “I love you” Dec 29 15:41:43 I love you too Dec 29 15:42:59 * Molly sighs. She looks a little sad “take care of yourself, my love” Dec 29 15:43:18 I will love Dec 29 15:44:13 * Molly smiles “As might I later!” Dec 29 15:45:18 * Morgan smiles Dec 29 15:45:20 Alright love Dec 29 15:45:36 * Molly nods, gently covering the mirror Dec 29 15:46:01 * Morgan sighs, covering his and packing it away Dec 29 15:46:32 *The unfamiliar room is too quiet without that connection to her Dec 29 15:47:25 * Morgan sighs, going to get some coffee Dec 29 15:48:09 *he doesn’t get as far as the kitchen as a maid intercepts him and brings him coffee in a nearby library Dec 29 15:48:26 * Morgan thanks her, looking around at the books Dec 29 15:49:03 *There’s a lot of classics, as well as five on wildlife* Dec 29 15:50:16 * Morgan takes one, idly flicking through it Dec 29 15:50:46 *the illustrations are absolutely stunning* Dec 29 15:51:38 * Morgan moves to sit down, looking through it properly Dec 29 15:52:16 *this one is about woodland wildlife, so many birds and insects Dec 29 15:52:55 Me drinks his coffee as he looks through it Dec 29 15:53:47 *It’s enjoyable until he hears the silly giggling of Baden’s mistress Dec 29 15:54:15 * Morgan rolls his eyes Dec 29 15:54:41 *the man in question chuckles * Dec 29 15:55:01 * Morgan sighs, watching the door Dec 29 15:55:50 Baden, to a maid: You there, have you seen the Duke? Dec 29 15:57:04 *The maid says she hasn’t* Dec 29 15:58:00 * Morgan gets up, moving to open the door Dec 29 15:59:50 * Molly is now known as Baden Dec 29 16:00:02 * Baden is dressed for hunting, as is his mistress Dec 29 16:01:02 My lord... Dec 29 16:01:18 * Baden smiles Dec 29 16:01:32 Your Excellency, would you like to join us? Dec 29 16:02:13 * Morgan nods Dec 29 16:02:17 If you don't mind me tagging along Dec 29 16:03:39 * Baden shakes his head “We would love to have you come along. Is your horse a good hunting-horse?” Dec 29 16:03:59 In what respect my lord? Dec 29 16:04:23 Is he solid on hills and in the woods, not too skittish? Dec 29 16:04:40 * Morgan smiles Dec 29 16:04:51 He is a war horse, my lord... he's not skittish at all Dec 29 16:05:26 * Baden nods, smiling “very good. Do you need some time to prepare?” Dec 29 16:05:53 Just a few minutes my lord Dec 29 16:06:31 * Baden nods “We will meet you on the drive, your Excellency “ Dec 29 16:07:17 * Morgan inclines his head, going to get his coat Dec 29 16:08:11 *this is easily done. Instructions have been given, because Xantha is saddled and ready when he arrives Dec 29 16:08:22 * Morgan pats the horses neck Dec 29 16:08:33 Ready to go for a little hunt? Dec 29 16:08:57 *Xantha seems cheerful * Dec 29 16:09:52 * Morgan pulls himself into the saddle Dec 29 16:10:24 * Baden waits until he’s ready before the three of them plus two grooms set off Dec 29 16:11:14 * Morgan rides along quietly, looking around Dec 29 16:13:01 *They’re out for a few hours, and between them they get a good haul of game. They’re on their way back when Baden says “We didn’t need so many birds, of course, but there’s no fun in only hunting one or two” Dec 29 16:13:56 What do you do with the excess? Dec 29 16:14:18 We8ll have the two best for dinner, the dogs can have the surplus Dec 29 16:14:46 I see... what about the less fortunate? Dec 29 16:15:15 They can buy food in the City Dec 29 16:15:29 I meant the poor... Dec 29 16:15:35 *attention?* Dec 29 16:16:12 They barter and things. Of course, some of them do waste what they have on drink when they should be wiser Dec 29 16:16:43 I see Dec 29 16:17:42 *The mistress looks to Morgan* What do you do with your surplus catches, your Excellency? Dec 29 16:19:24 I cant say I've had enough time at home to go hunting but... the excess will be given the those with the least... Dec 29 16:19:57 That will make them reliant on your generosity Dec 29 16:21:21 I disagree... it'll give them breathing room. Dec 29 16:21:51 M: Is your land very fertile? Dec 29 16:22:47 From what I've seen of it so far, its not so damaged as some places in Eisen Dec 29 16:23:19 Damaged land can be healed, Baden has been Dec 29 16:24:20 * Morgan nods Dec 29 16:24:26 It seems to be doing well, yes Dec 29 16:25:05 * Baden nods proudly Dec 29 16:25:17 Are trade links are excellent Dec 29 16:25:27 our* Dec 29 16:25:28 * Morgan nods Dec 29 16:25:45 In future there will be something I wish to discuss along those lines... Dec 29 16:26:25 * Baden nods, smiling “You are welcome to visit us any time” Dec 29 16:26:41 I appreciate that my lord Dec 29 16:28:17 M: will you bring the Duchess next time? Dec 29 16:33:20 * Morgan nods Dec 29 16:33:33 I expect so... my eldest will enjoy being in a castle Dec 29 16:33:49 * Baden nods Dec 29 16:34:11 M: How many children do you have, your Excellency? Dec 29 16:34:41 Two by adoption, one on the way Dec 29 16:35:22 M: *she nods* will you want a lot more? Dec 29 16:36:08 We have a tradition in Sudlachenburg where a special plate is broken and the number of pieces show many children a marriage will have... we're having eight Dec 29 16:36:41 M: does it tell you how many survive to adulthood? Dec 29 16:37:04 Thats quite a morbid thought... no, it doesn't Dec 29 16:37:24 M: I’m sorry, it just happens so much Dec 29 16:38:06 * Morgan nods Dec 29 16:38:26 I am lucky to know the very best medic Dec 29 16:38:46 M: I Hope most of them survive, your Excellency Dec 29 16:40:17 * Morgan inclines his head, looking around Dec 29 16:41:00 *he spots Judith sketching in a book whilst Eris repairs a stone wall Dec 29 16:41:51 * Morgan watches them surreptitiously Dec 29 16:42:28 *They aren’t too close together, but they have the ease of people who often do things alongside each other* Dec 29 16:43:14 * Morgan glances at the Graf Dec 29 16:43:27 I might have joined your gentlemans club... Dec 29 16:43:58 *He doesn’t even look towards his wife and groundsman* It is a well-respected institution Dec 29 16:44:18 Yours, I believe... Dec 29 16:44:26 * Baden nods Dec 29 16:44:29 Indeed it is Dec 29 16:45:49 * Morgan nods, rubbing Xanthas neck Dec 29 16:46:00 How did you like it? Dec 29 16:46:25 * Morgan smiles Dec 29 16:46:54 Lunch was nice. I've not had -much- occasion to frequent gentlemens clubs Dec 29 16:47:07 * Baden nods Dec 29 16:47:12 I hold several Dec 29 16:48:04 I think its my... *he looks to think* second membership Dec 29 16:48:10 * Baden nods Dec 29 16:48:16 where else? Dec 29 16:48:38 Bruckes... do you have much involvement in the running of the place? Dec 29 16:49:09 I attend events, but I have Men Of Business who handle the trade aspects Dec 29 16:49:28 * Morgan nods Dec 29 16:50:34 Will you establish one in Kiev when you take over? Dec 29 16:51:00 * Morgan shrugs Dec 29 16:51:07 We'll see I suppose Dec 29 16:51:44 *he nods. They start to get further from Judith and Eris* Dec 29 16:53:20 If you do not need me, my lord, I've got some artistic questions I'd like to put to the Grafin Dec 29 16:53:44 * Baden nods “I hope you enjoyed our hunt” Dec 29 16:55:35 * Morgan nods, thanking him for the invite before heading off towards Judith Dec 29 17:02:51 * Baden is now known as Judith Dec 29 17:03:19 * Judith is sat on a low chair watching a little thrush on a bird feeder Dec 29 17:03:46 * Morgan takes a wide route round toward her to avoid disturbing the birds Dec 29 17:03:54 * Morgan climbs down, speaking quietly Dec 29 17:03:56 My lady... Dec 29 17:04:20 * Judith looks up at him “Your Excellency” Dec 29 17:05:16 I hope I'm not interrupting Dec 29 17:05:24 * Judith shakes her head Dec 29 17:05:27 not at all Dec 29 17:08:07 I had a little look at the illustrations in the library... Dec 29 17:08:53 * Judith nods Dec 29 17:08:59 what did you think? Dec 29 17:09:14 spectacular Dec 29 17:09:59 * Judith smiles Dec 29 17:10:05 t(and you, your Excellency Dec 29 17:10:31 thank you, your Excellency Dec 29 17:11:12 How was the remainder of your day? Dec 29 17:12:44 Satisfactory. I have heard that the men have tied the problem back to the head chef at the gentleman’s club, who will now have his supplies more closely monitored Dec 29 17:13:17 So he's been buying for the club -and- the restaurants? Dec 29 17:13:29 Yes, he has Dec 29 17:13:46 What else have they said? Dec 29 17:14:37 That the man he buys from will be in the dock tomorrow evening, where he will be intercepted and interrogated Dec 29 17:14:57 * Morgan nods, looking around Dec 29 17:15:11 That ties up with what I have discovered also... Dec 29 17:15:18 * Judith nods Dec 29 17:16:11 I want to know wh9 he is getting the meat from, if he is not the poachers himself Dec 29 17:16:25 * Morgan nods Dec 29 17:16:55 It would appear my concerns have been proven unfounded Dec 29 17:17:07 * Judith nods Dec 29 17:17:38 The impression I get is that he didn’t know it was poached, but he also wasn’t asking to make sure it wasn’t Dec 29 17:19:55 * Morgan nods Dec 29 17:20:07 It was cheaper than it should have been, but thats as far as his questioning went Dec 29 17:20:38 * Judith nods Dec 29 17:21:16 That is something I have asked the Men Of Business to be. more vigilant about Dec 29 17:22:35 They need to actually be involved in the businesses, not just floating along like a leaf on a stream Dec 29 17:23:04 * Judith nods Dec 29 17:23:10 I don’t disagree Dec 29 17:23:39 * Morgan nods Dec 29 17:23:53 I think, since my main concern has been allayed, I will shortly be making my way home Dec 29 17:24:17 * Judith looks surprised “So soon?” Dec 29 17:25:30 As much as I enjoy your company, I miss my wife and children terribly, and my former mother in law's twins are due any time now Dec 29 17:25:42 * Judith nods Dec 29 17:25:55 I hope you will visit us again Dec 29 17:26:44 I imagine so. Once we are home, I'll send an invite to you to come and meet my wife and the stupendously colourful bird Dec 29 17:26:56 * Judith smiles, standing up Dec 29 17:27:12 Prevail upon the kitchen for food to take with you Dec 29 17:27:25 * Morgan nods Dec 29 17:27:31 Should have plenty of poultry right about now Dec 29 17:28:06 * Judith nods “Do take some if you can use it, too much is wasted” Dec 29 17:28:39 * Morgan nods Dec 29 17:28:51 So I gathered. My lady, it has been, despite the reason for my trip, a pleasure to meet you Dec 29 17:29:30 * Judith smiles “And to meet you, your Excellency” Dec 29 17:32:04 * Morgan bows his head to her before leading Xantha to the stable and going to find the Graf Dec 29 17:32:48 *Baden is found in the corridor gently kissing his mistress on the lips* Dec 29 17:33:21 * Morgan clears his throat Dec 29 17:34:04 * Judith is now known as Baden Dec 29 17:35:30 * Baden moves away from her “Your Excellency?” Dec 29 17:36:26 I'm sorry to interrupt, my lord... I've managed to acquire some of the information I was looking for and will be heading home. With your permission I'll have my overseer liaise with yours to deal with the poachers Dec 29 17:36:39 * Baden nods Dec 29 17:37:09 Would you like my men to escort you? Dec 29 17:37:54 No, I'll make better time on my own Dec 29 17:39:11 * Baden nods Dec 29 17:39:17 Thank you for your visit Dec 29 17:39:45 M: It was nice to meet you. What will happen to the poachers now? Dec 29 17:40:38 Thank you for your hospitality my lord... it was nice to meet all of you. Hopefully the poachers will be caught and we'll find out how organised it is Dec 29 17:42:51 * Baden has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 29 17:44:17 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 29 17:45:58 Thank you for your hospitality my lord... it was nice to meet all of you. Hopefully the poachers will be caught and we'll find out how organised it is Dec 29 17:46:23 *they both nod* Dec 29 17:47:45 * Morgan bows his head, bidding them farewell before going to get his things packed and going to the kitchen to get some food for the journey and game to take home Dec 29 17:48:31 *Xantha watches him curiously when he arrives with a great deal of luggage thanks to his purchases for the children* Dec 29 17:51:31 * Morgan takes a little while getting it all fastened in place before climbing up Dec 29 17:51:35 Come on... lets go home Dec 29 17:51:56 *Xantha huffs at the load* Dec 29 17:52:18 Or I could hitch you to a cart if you prefer... Dec 29 17:54:34 *Xantha tosses his head proudly* Dec 29 17:54:49 exactly... come on, lets get you to your little girl Dec 29 17:55:33 *Xantha does so. It’s nearly five when he leaves, it’s likely to be between nine and ten when he arrives* Dec 29 17:55:56 * Morgan settles into the saddle for the journey Dec 29 17:57:47 *It’s going to be quite boring by himself, but he has adequate food and water. He realises he hadn’t told Molly what his decision had been when he stops two hours in for a call of nature, the May evening still light Dec 29 17:58:41 * Morgan finds somewhere to check the mirrors Dec 29 18:00:17 *Edward’s says “Alice says that they should leave Sudlachenburg when you and Molly return to Hafenlohr. I understand that she has things to deal with at home, but I am finding it painful to know my daughter could be gone within days” Dec 29 18:01:46 "I know, my brother. Try for now to revel in the joy of her being near without being tempered by knowing they are to leave, you will only regret it if you don't. Keep it to yourself, all being well I'll be back with you late tomorrow" Dec 29 18:03:45 *Molly’s says “I am letting the boys stay with my mother, though Emil will stay with me. My love, Mxx” Dec 29 18:07:17 "I hope you slept well my love, I spent some time hunting with the Graf. The Grafin is an illustrator who would like to meet you at some point, and I figure she'd like to see Bir. I've encountered something of a mystery about the club here, they have a suspicious amount of women on their staff. I'll try to be around after about half ten or so if I can. I love you" Dec 29 18:07:41 *nothing changes* Dec 29 18:08:08 * Morgan packs them away, getting mounted back up Dec 29 18:09:00 *it gets dark as he completes his travel, and Xantha is keen to be rid of all his burdens when they get back to their estate Dec 29 18:09:50 * Morgan takes him straight to the stable, unsaddling and removing all the items before letting him into his stall Dec 29 18:10:14 *Xantha starts licking the faces of his mate and foal over the wall* Dec 29 18:11:12 * Morgan gets his feed bag sorted before shouldering his things and walking to the house Dec 29 18:11:56 *Karlsruhe is just coming from his cottage when Morgan passes* Good evening, your Excellency Dec 29 18:12:09 Ahaa, just the man I wanted to see Dec 29 18:12:17 * Molly is now known as Karlsruhe Dec 29 18:12:27 Would you like me to carry some of that? Dec 29 18:12:39 Please. Its somewhat cumbersome Dec 29 18:12:54 * Karlsruhe takes some of it, following Morgan Dec 29 18:13:58 * Morgan heads inside, dropping the meat at the kitchen before asking for coffee to be sent to the room he's sleeping in Dec 29 18:14:22 *He’s informed that his own bedroom is now ready* Dec 29 18:14:39 * Morgan goes to one of the spare rooms anyway Dec 29 18:15:13 *The best guestroom is where he stayed last time. Karlsruhe puts down the items Dec 29 18:16:26 Right then... I'm fairly confident that the Graf is not involved... the man purchasing the meat is the head chef at the gentleman's club, and suspected -something- was amiss but didn't ask. The merchant who brings the meat is due at the docks in Baden tomorrow at six in the evening Dec 29 18:16:43 * Karlsruhe nods Dec 29 18:17:07 Which means the poachers will need to be active tonight to have the meat fresh tomorrow Dec 29 18:17:20 * Morgan nods Dec 29 18:17:21 Indeed Dec 29 18:17:33 A connection I had not made... Dec 29 18:18:25 * Karlsruhe nods “I’ll round up Mainz and Federest, and we’ll patrol where we saw them before Dec 29 18:19:26 * Morgan nods Dec 29 18:19:54 If that fails, I've arranged clearance for you to deal with Badens overseer directly Dec 29 18:20:14 * Karlsruhe nods “Thank you” Dec 29 18:22:10 If you happen to capture the poachers tonight, come and wake me. I'll want to speak to them. Tomorrow I intend to leave early to get back to Molly Dec 29 18:26:25 * Karlsruhe nods Dec 29 18:28:36 I’ll bid you good night Dec 29 18:29:07 /me inclines his head, bidding him well before checking the time Dec 29 18:29:50 it’s ten to ten Dec 29 18:30:13 * Morgan goes to pack a bag for his journey in the morning before coming back to get the mirror ready Dec 29 18:34:09 * Karlsruhe is now known as Molly Dec 29 18:35:21 * Molly already has hers set up. Her hair is down, and she’s in a dressing gown, but she’s sewing rather than watching for him Dec 29 18:35:38 Good evening my love Dec 29 18:37:21 * Molly smiles Dec 29 18:37:30 Liebes herz... Dec 29 18:37:43 How are you my darling? Dec 29 18:44:52 * Molly sets aside the sewing, and he gets a view down her gown and nightdress Dec 29 18:45:02 I am well. You are at Hafenlohr. Dec 29 18:45:14 Know the place that well, huh? Dec 29 18:45:43 * Molly nods, smiling Dec 29 18:45:53 I do. What took you home? Dec 29 18:46:11 Xantha. I intend to leave first thing tomorrow to get back to you Dec 29 18:46:24 * Molly smiles excitedly Dec 29 18:46:28 That’s wonderful! Dec 29 18:46:40 I had hoped to surprise you Dec 29 18:47:12 * Molly smiles Dec 29 18:47:21 But you got over-excited? Dec 29 18:48:13 No, you recognised the room Dec 29 18:48:44 Oh! I’m sorry, my love Dec 29 18:49:03 * Morgan shrugs Dec 29 18:49:07 mevermind Dec 29 18:49:39 I am very excited nonetheless! Dec 29 18:50:00 * Morgan nods Dec 29 18:50:41 Are you? Dec 29 18:51:03 Of course Dec 29 18:51:15 What about the poachers? Dec 29 18:52:21 The Graf isn't involved so I'm leaving it, for now, with Karlsruhe and Badens overseer... though the poachers will be active tonight, so Karlsruhe is going to try to find them Dec 29 18:53:11 * Molly nods, smiling Dec 29 18:53:29 They will not tempt you for a walk in the moonlit woods? Dec 29 18:53:51 I'm mildly tempted Dec 29 18:54:23 * Molly watches him a moment “I will not try to tempt you to stay...” Dec 29 18:54:42 I'll be with you tomorrow evening Dec 29 18:54:58 * Molly nods Dec 29 18:55:12 I will be very much ready for you to arrive Dec 29 18:55:21 * Morgan nods Dec 29 18:55:23 It'll be late Dec 29 18:56:00 * Molly smiles with mischief Dec 29 18:56:09 I’ll be sure to keep myself awake Dec 29 18:56:21 * Morgan nods Dec 29 18:57:32 You asked about the women... Dec 29 18:57:47 Yes... Dec 29 18:58:02 * Molly smiles Dec 29 18:58:25 what jobs might require a lot of extra women, my love? Dec 29 18:59:19 So its a brothel Dec 29 18:59:48 Or at the very least provides some extra services to its valued members Dec 29 19:00:34 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:01:08 I doubt it’s the only club that does so Dec 29 19:01:20 No, I imagine not Dec 29 19:01:54 it isn’t in your Grafdom so I think it isn’t something you can do anything about Dec 29 19:02:44 No, I'm inclined to agree Dec 29 19:03:53 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:04:21 You have no need for such a place anyway Dec 29 19:04:31 obviously Dec 29 19:05:19 * Molly smiles Dec 29 19:05:44 I would entertain you, but I suspect the pull of these poachers will be too strong Dec 29 19:06:02 It'd be nice to actually get some answers Dec 29 19:06:23 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:06:26 It would Dec 29 19:07:24 How are the others Dec 29 19:07:55 Everyone is well, though I think Heinzharold and Inga were hopeful I’d be staying with my parents too Dec 29 19:11:31 Oh? Why? Dec 29 19:11:47 * Molly smiles Dec 29 19:11:54 For their volume Dec 29 19:12:34 ah Dec 29 19:13:31 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:13:48 I did consider spending the night in a guest room Dec 29 19:14:26 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:14:33 That'd be frowned upon Dec 29 19:14:41 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:14:52 it’d be hard to explain Dec 29 19:15:04 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:15:05 very Dec 29 19:15:44 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:15:57 They are looking forward to having their own home Dec 29 19:18:56 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:18:59 Its looking good Dec 29 19:19:10 * Molly smiles Dec 29 19:19:18 Oh good. And our garden? Dec 29 19:20:47 Starting on it Dec 29 19:21:05 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:21:08 Soon then Dec 29 19:21:26 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:21:29 Not too long at all Dec 29 19:21:42 I look forward to it Dec 29 19:22:30 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:22:31 Me too Dec 29 19:23:17 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:23:51 I miss you very much, but it’s a big relief to know you’ll be coming back tomorrow Dec 29 19:23:58 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:24:07 I'm looking forward to getting back to you Dec 29 19:24:15 * Molly smiles Dec 29 19:24:29 Many parts of me are looking forward to that! Dec 29 19:25:06 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:26:02 * Molly smiles faintly Dec 29 19:26:13 your mind is elsewhere, I think Dec 29 19:26:44 Just looking forward to getting there Dec 29 19:27:04 * Molly giggles “-and- to Sudlachenburg?” Dec 29 19:27:37 * Morgan blushes Dec 29 19:27:38 Quite Dec 29 19:28:25 * Molly smiles “Now you will be very well-controlled, as you’ll be here by tomorrow night?” Dec 29 19:28:46 Thats the plan, yes Dec 29 19:29:16 but you’re keeping your options open, just in case? Dec 29 19:30:15 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 29 19:30:18 no Dec 29 19:31:09 * Molly smiles “Oh my love... that almost feels like it’d be a challenge to test your resolve” Dec 29 19:32:16 No... I just want to get through this evening so I can get on the move first thing Dec 29 19:32:49 * Molly nods “It is a thought that will speed my own evening along though” Dec 29 19:33:08 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:33:10 Alright my love Dec 29 19:33:47 * Molly watches him a long moment “you’re eager to go?” Dec 29 19:34:13 I'm not eager to be pushed on this, thats all Dec 29 19:34:30 * Molly frowns slightly Dec 29 19:35:09 Alright, my love. It will be a long day for you. Will you bring Xantha? Dec 29 19:35:32 No, he was quite aggro enough being away from Aurora and Hope for the short time he was Dec 29 19:35:42 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:35:50 Like his owner? Dec 29 19:36:25 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:36:27 Quite Dec 29 19:37:51 * Molly settles more comfortably Dec 29 19:38:06 would you prefer it to be a surprise for everyone else? Dec 29 19:38:21 My parents and the children, yes Dec 29 19:39:59 I could ask Heinzharold to meet you half way? Dec 29 19:40:16 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:40:24 Yes, I think I'd like that Dec 29 19:40:45 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:40:55 If I could ride, I’d come myself Dec 29 19:41:14 You need to stay there in case Sascha goes into labour Dec 29 19:41:58 Oh I know, but... I’d enjoy meeting you alone that quickly! Dec 29 19:42:26 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:42:29 I know Dec 29 19:42:50 As would you? Dec 29 19:44:58 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:44:59 aye Dec 29 19:45:22 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:45:38 Florrie and Alice will be leaving soon Dec 29 19:45:47 * Morgan nods sadly Dec 29 19:45:58 I imagine Edward is, underneath it all, distraught Dec 29 19:46:08 * Molly shrugs Dec 29 19:46:18 He seems to be handling it very well Dec 29 19:46:53 We'll see Dec 29 19:47:29 Would you have me speak with him Dec 29 19:48:27 He might find it helpful... though I think he should try to make the most of the time he has left Dec 29 19:48:43 * Molly nods Dec 29 19:48:47 I agree Dec 29 19:53:56 What will we do then? They will travel to Innesbrucke and then Hafenlohr with us, but will you want to take them further? Dec 29 19:54:37 I don't know... what do you think? Dec 29 19:54:53 I’m unsure Dec 29 19:55:43 Why? Dec 29 19:56:24 Another time of us being parted Dec 29 19:56:47 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:56:50 Aye, it would be Dec 29 19:57:07 I do not enjoyit, but... Dec 29 19:57:20 but... Dec 29 19:57:28 it would be safer Dec 29 19:57:46 * Morgan nods Dec 29 19:57:51 Yes, it would Dec 29 19:58:16 And depending upon how she will return home, you may be to sail Dec 29 19:58:32 Well, I doubt she'll walk the whole way Dec 29 19:58:41 * Molly smiles Dec 29 19:58:42 no Dec 29 20:00:39 we can think on it Dec 29 20:00:54 * Morgan nods Dec 29 20:00:56 aye Dec 29 20:01:37 * Molly stretches Dec 29 20:01:47 I think it is time I rested Dec 29 20:01:57 * Morgan frowns Dec 29 20:02:04 Even after your nap... is all well? Dec 29 20:02:31 Yes, my love. He is growing rapidly now Dec 29 20:03:15 * Morgan nods Dec 29 20:03:18 Alright blossom Dec 29 20:03:23 I'll see you tomorrow Dec 29 20:03:47 leave me a note so I know you’re well please Dec 29 20:04:30 * Morgan nods Dec 29 20:04:32 Alright my love Dec 29 20:04:55 * Molly smiles “Dream of me” Dec 29 20:05:34 * Morgan nods Dec 29 20:05:41 I'll certainly try Dec 29 20:06:24 * Molly smiles “something lovely, I hoped Dec 29 20:06:34 We can hope Dec 29 20:07:15 * Molly blows him a kiss “Take care of yourself” Dec 29 20:07:31 And you blossom Dec 29 20:07:45 * Molly covers the mirror Dec 29 20:08:04 * Morgan sighs, packing it away before checking the time Dec 29 20:08:46 *the jar is in there where he left it. it’s half after ten Dec 29 20:09:05 * Morgan stretches, getting a few things together before going to find Karlsruhe Dec 29 20:10:03 *Karlsruhe is found at the cottage with Mainz and Federest Dec 29 20:10:39 * Morgan knocks on the door Dec 29 20:10:59 * Molly is now known as Karlsruhe Dec 29 20:11:05 Come in Dec 29 20:11:18 * Morgan goes inside Dec 29 20:11:49 * Karlsruhe , Mainz, and Federest are gathering up the things they might need Dec 29 20:12:21 Gentlemen Dec 29 20:13:16 *they all greet him* Dec 29 20:14:00 With your permission, I'll be joining you Dec 29 20:14:10 * Karlsruhe smiles Dec 29 20:14:20 Of course, your Excellency Dec 29 20:15:06 Turns out I just cant leave it alone Dec 29 20:16:10 * Karlsruhe nods Dec 29 20:16:17 It could be hours Dec 29 20:16:33 * Morgan nods Dec 29 20:16:38 I know. Dec 29 20:17:30 * Karlsruhe nods Dec 29 20:17:45 Are you ready? Dec 29 20:18:02 * Morgan nods Dec 29 20:18:02 Aye Dec 29 20:38:31 * Karlsruhe has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 29 21:24:05 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)