**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Nov 8 11:15:01 2025 Nov 08 11:15:01 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Nov 08 11:55:37 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 08 14:25:04 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Nov 08 15:21:44 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Nov 08 15:23:29 *her belly feels both soft and firm, but nothing changes Nov 08 15:23:29 No, probably not Nov 08 15:23:29 *Inga says “that’s unlucky”, like she had in the hall Nov 08 15:23:29 [unless you would like an hour to listen to your son and see if you can feel any movement?] Nov 08 15:23:29 [that is extremely tempting... but time with our loved ones is short] Nov 08 15:23:32 [yes...] Nov 08 15:23:34 * Molly keeps a sidelong mischievous glance on him [you could take your brother, father, and uncle with you, to spend time with family!] Nov 08 15:23:36 [I think not, I've already had stern looks from father about that place] Nov 08 15:23:38 [it’s nothing like as bad as he thinks] Nov 08 15:23:40 They are very good at poker, be warned, Heinzharold! Nov 08 15:23:42 *he grins* Yeah, but I’m -excellent- at it Nov 08 15:23:46 They beat me at it more often than not Nov 08 15:23:48 *HH grimaces* Yeah, okay... I’ll be careful Nov 08 15:23:50 * Morgan nods Nov 08 15:23:52 HH: Not gonn be stayin that long, wanna be back to my special girl Nov 08 15:23:54 *Inga smiles, blushing* Nov 08 15:23:56 $seriously, look how fucking easy it is just to not make them feel like shit$ Nov 08 15:23:58 * Morgan nods a little, tapping her belly Nov 08 15:24:00 * Molly smiles at him before saying “Oh, Heinzharold, I think they do a sideline in fresh produce, they might have a little garden out the back?” Nov 08 15:24:02 *HH nods* You need summat buyin’? Nov 08 15:24:04 * Molly nods “Ask if they have any courgettes or large carrots, would you? Nov 08 15:25:45 *Inga is watching Morgan over the rim of her cup* Nov 08 15:28:42 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 08 15:29:38 *HH nods, sipping his coffee. Then he looks to Morgan* hey man, what date is it today? ((May 18th)) Nov 08 15:30:51 eighteenth Nov 08 15:31:19 * Molly nods “ So not October 17th, 1643 then?” Nov 08 15:31:24 HH* Nov 08 15:31:38 No Nov 08 15:31:52 *HH nods slowly* huh... Nov 08 15:32:29 So... you weren't born yesterday? Nov 08 15:32:52 *HH grins, making finger guns at him. Molly blushes but laughs* Nov 08 15:33:07 * Morgan nods Nov 08 15:34:20 It -would- have been funny though... Nov 08 15:34:37 Oh absolutely Nov 08 15:37:28 HH stretches: Right, I’ll head on down, see if I can be there when they open up Nov 08 15:37:53 * Morgan nods Nov 08 15:38:03 Hopefully Ghalen will be back soon with Nick in tow Nov 08 15:38:33 HH: I’ll keep an eye out for ‘im Nov 08 15:38:54 The cream is on the table in the hall. Thank you for going Nov 08 15:41:46 I'll walk you out Nov 08 15:42:15 * Molly is now known as HH Nov 08 15:42:41 * HH heads into the hall, picking up the jar Nov 08 15:43:27 * Morgan follows him Nov 08 15:46:42 * HH looks at him, heading to the main door. He says quietly “what’s up?” Nov 08 15:48:00 Just at a bit of a loose end... I imagine Molly and Inga will want some time with Mina... Nov 08 15:49:30 Come with me, if ya want? Nov 08 15:50:58 * Morgan shrugs Nov 08 15:51:03 Supposed to be waiting for notebook nick Nov 08 15:51:54 Yeah... Ah man, imagine how practical it would be if you were like a Duke or somethin’, and people had to wait around b’cause you’d summoned them... Nov 08 15:52:26 But thats... -rude- Nov 08 15:53:03 * HH chuckles Nov 08 15:53:44 Sure y’ not just wantin’ to hang round here incase yer wantin’ of yer wife gets a bit much? Nov 08 15:54:32 Come on then Nov 08 15:54:56 * HH laughs, heading out of the door Nov 08 15:55:32 * Morgan follows him out Nov 08 15:57:06 Hppy to walk? Nov 08 15:57:56 * Morgan nods Nov 08 15:58:03 Aye, lets be reachable to the people Nov 08 15:58:52 * HH nods, wandering along Nov 08 15:59:04 You need to let her know you’ve gone? Nov 08 15:59:51 [I'm going to walk down with HeinzHarold love] Nov 08 15:59:53 Just did Nov 08 16:00:43 [oh, alright my love. Shall we hold off on eating until you return?] Nov 08 16:02:46 [no its fine love. We'll not be too long, I don't want Nick having to wait around] Nov 08 16:04:04 [Good... some of the kicks are strong today, I wouldn’t want you to miss it] Nov 08 16:04:33 [he didn't seem keen to make me aware of his presence when I tried] Nov 08 16:04:50 [stubborn, like his father] Nov 08 16:05:04 [could be] Nov 08 16:05:09 * HH starts whistling to himself Nov 08 16:06:07 * Morgan looks around Nov 08 16:07:18 *it’s all quiet, lots of birds. The route HH takes avoids the main part of town, so they see only a couple of people at work who bow to them* Nov 08 16:08:06 *what he does spot is a pair of hawks fly8ng over* Nov 08 16:09:01 Hennings nearby... Nov 08 16:10:09 yeah? Nov 08 16:10:49 * Morgan points up Nov 08 16:10:50 Hawks Nov 08 16:11:01 * HH nods Nov 08 16:11:07 Good looking birds Nov 08 16:12:28 * Morgan nods Nov 08 16:12:37 Aye... some point we'll have to have them at Hafenlohr Nov 08 16:13:31 * HH nods “Could be fun. Bet Thirteen will be good at that. Him and Hirschen can do it together” Nov 08 16:13:56 * Morgan nods Nov 08 16:13:57 aye Nov 08 16:15:25 * HH grins “can’t wait “ Nov 08 16:15:56 * Morgan nods Nov 08 16:16:00 So much to get done first Nov 08 16:16:52 * HH nods “more cottages, forge...” Nov 08 16:18:45 * Morgan nods Nov 08 16:18:48 exactly Nov 08 16:20:31 Get the wedding outta the way. What’s happenin’ with yer July get-together? Nov 08 16:20:53 * Morgan shrugs Nov 08 16:20:54 Not sure yet Nov 08 16:21:25 * HH nods Nov 08 16:21:40 No word on the Forrester gathering in Insel either? Nov 08 16:22:27 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 08 16:22:40 I'm not asking, I think it upset Molly that she wasn't even considered Nov 08 16:24:07 * HH nods Nov 08 16:24:24 Does seem unfair Nov 08 16:27:31 * Morgan nods Nov 08 16:27:35 Seems fairly typical to be honest Nov 08 16:27:43 * HH nods Nov 08 16:27:57 Reckon they’ve forgot Rosie wants to go t’ Capperlucia? Nov 08 16:28:27 Oh probably Nov 08 16:29:23 Mebbie they’ll reschedule until it fits for having both Molly an’ Rosie there too Nov 08 16:30:04 Seems unlikely Nov 08 16:30:35 * HH nods. They get to the brothel, but it looks closed Nov 08 16:31:21 Bit early huh Nov 08 16:31:37 * HH smirks “That’s what she said” Nov 08 16:31:59 * Morgan shrugs, looking around Nov 08 16:32:16 * HH checks his pocket watch “five to twelve” Nov 08 16:32:24 Shouldn't be long then Nov 08 16:32:49 * HH nods, looking the place over Nov 08 16:32:54 Seen worse Nov 08 16:33:07 * Morgan shrugs Nov 08 16:33:10 I cant say I have Nov 08 16:33:32 I forget, y’ only go in the fancy ones Nov 08 16:36:00 Once or twice Nov 08 16:36:33 * HH chuckles. The door opens, Barbara unlocking it Nov 08 16:36:41 * HH is now known as Barbara Nov 08 16:37:00 * Barbara smiles “My Lord” Nov 08 16:38:31 Barbara... we've got that cream we promised Nov 08 16:38:59 * Barbara nods “Come on in” Nov 08 16:39:13 * Morgan nods, going inside Nov 08 16:40:25 *Hh follows. Several girls, including Tabby, Jocelyn, Lauren, and Enndelin are cleaning the tables. It’s Tabby that sees HH first, staring with her mouth open* Nov 08 16:41:11 Ladies... Nov 08 16:41:56 *they all greet him politely, but they regroup to whisper. HH is busy looking the place over Nov 08 16:42:00 Drinks? Nov 08 16:42:11 Please, if you don't mind Nov 08 16:42:38 * Barbara nods, getting them whiskey. Lauren comes over, smiling Nov 08 16:42:53 L: I didn’t think we’d see you so quickly again, my Lord Nov 08 16:43:52 Ah, well, we've brought the cream we promised... and we could do with a little information Nov 08 16:44:39 *Lauren smiles flirtily* What sort of information? Nov 08 16:45:05 *Tabby and Jocelyn seem to be trying to get HH to sit with them* Nov 08 16:46:08 Specifically... how often my overseer is in here... Nov 08 16:47:46 * Barbara brings the drinks. HH has gone to sit with them, playing up to his bumbling idiot guise. Barbara hands Morgan his whiskey Nov 08 16:47:55 L: Most days, really Nov 08 16:49:16 * Morgan thanks Barbara Nov 08 16:49:20 And he does what? Nov 08 16:49:56 * Barbara gestures to a table Nov 08 16:50:35 * Morgan goes to sit down Nov 08 16:52:56 * Barbara and Lauren sit with him Nov 08 16:54:03 He often comes in for lunch, or to chat with the men who come in, likes to gossip a bit with the girls. He checks over the books, makes sure we’re paying our taxes, asks about any trouble we’ve had Nov 08 16:54:59 Every day... Nov 08 16:56:13 Most days Nov 08 16:56:27 L: He’s always friendly though Nov 08 16:57:30 *he hears HH chuckling* Nov 08 16:57:35 How friendly? Nov 08 16:58:02 L: *she smiles* Little bit flirty, but not much Nov 08 16:58:26 He doesn’t touch anyone, and he’s never paid for anything Nov 08 16:59:12 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 08 16:59:54 *Lauren smiles* He likes to look though! Nov 08 17:00:18 * Barbara smiles “They all like to look, except Ghalen, he’s a bit shy” Nov 08 17:01:05 I see Nov 08 17:02:16 Lauren: I like him, he’s a good overseer, he’s always helping people in town Nov 08 17:02:49 * Barbara nods “We’ve had worse overseers, for sure. Men who think that we’re the free perks of his job, you know?” Nov 08 17:03:13 * Morgan nods Nov 08 17:03:16 Thats unnacceptable Nov 08 17:03:39 *HH chuckles. Morgan hears him say* Yer both very bonny lassies, but I’m a one-woman man Nov 08 17:06:20 * Morgan sips his drink Nov 08 17:09:25 Are you having troubles with him? Nov 08 17:09:57 He's married to my late wife's cousin... his ogling is upsetting her Nov 08 17:10:42 * Barbara shrugs “He’s only looking though” Nov 08 17:10:58 But not at her Nov 08 17:12:05 * Barbara nods “It’s the way of it, really. They’re interested when they’re pursuing, but once a husband has been with his wife a while he starts noticing other women” Nov 08 17:12:26 *Lauren nods* I was married before, that’s what it was like for me Nov 08 17:12:54 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 08 17:12:56 Its wrong Nov 08 17:13:39 * Barbara smiles gently “Human nature, I think. Most of them want to keep spreading their wild oats into old age” Nov 08 17:14:04 * Morgan sighs Nov 08 17:14:46 *Lauren nods* Doesn’t matter how pretty or kind the wife is, it’s the novelty they’re always after Nov 08 17:15:51 Thats very sad Nov 08 17:17:39 * Barbara nods “Yes it is. Makes you very jaded, seeing the worst side of men in here on a Saturday night, then seeing them all pious and parading their wives in church on a Sunday morning” Nov 08 17:18:02 * Morgan nods Nov 08 17:18:05 Its unkind at best... Nov 08 17:19:21 *Lauren shrugs* I’d never get married again. It’s just a matter of time til his eyes start wandering, then eventually his hands will follow. Nov 08 17:19:42 * Barbara smiles “I think if you wanted proper fidelity, you’d have to marry a woman” Nov 08 17:20:37 Oh I don't know, I know one I wouldn't trust to keep her eyes or hands where they should be Nov 08 17:21:18 * Barbara laughs “Maybe I should start a second brothel, but staffed by men for women visitors” Nov 08 17:21:56 Lauren, would you give us a moment please Nov 08 17:22:33 *lauren gets up, going to join the others with* Hi Handsome, I don’t think you and I -know- each other yet... Nov 08 17:23:44 * Morgan smiles a little before looking to Barbara Nov 08 17:23:49 I've a business proposition... Nov 08 17:25:08 * Barbara smiles, and it’s definitely not the sort of smile normally given to customers to make them feel welcome, it’s almost like she’s properly enjoying his company “I could make good coin off renting out a Duke...” Nov 08 17:25:47 * Morgan laughs Nov 08 17:25:56 I'm a bit too busy for that I'm afraid... Nov 08 17:26:16 * Barbara nods “What is the proposition then?” Nov 08 17:26:48 I can supply a new sort of... whats the word... godisomething... Nov 08 17:27:02 *he hears HH say* Nah, it’s fine, my Ma says it’s important to protect my eyes from the sins of the flesh, an’ stuff Nov 08 17:27:15 * Barbara chuckles “Godemiche” Nov 08 17:28:14 Thats the thing... your staff could utilise them for customers, and you could sell them on to the men wishing to use them with their wives... Nov 08 17:28:25 Voyeuristic types, y'know Nov 08 17:28:29 * Barbara nods thoughtfully Nov 08 17:28:48 That could work... except we’d need some protection Nov 08 17:29:08 How do you mean? Nov 08 17:34:04 when some idiot decides that he saw the girls in the brothel like it, so obviously his wife will want it too, who will the fall out come back on when she tells the priest that the brothel is encouraging sin? Nov 08 17:34:42 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 08 17:34:44 Good point Nov 08 17:35:40 * Barbara nods, but she looks to be thinking it over Nov 08 17:36:35 HH chuckles: I heard from Heinrich that yer all very lovely. Didn’ tell me he had a favourite though... y’ reckon he has? Nov 08 17:37:28 Could be that we warn them, and that if anything comes back on us from his choices, he’ll be banned? Nov 08 17:37:38 * Morgan shrugs Nov 08 17:37:57 I think its something we need to think about... Nov 08 17:38:14 * Barbara nods Nov 08 17:38:37 Would be better than bottles and vegetables though Nov 08 17:40:54 They're softer, more supple, closer to the real thing... Nov 08 17:41:11 * Barbara looks intrigued Nov 08 17:41:18 What are they made from? Nov 08 17:42:10 Some sort of leather Nov 08 17:42:51 HH: Gotta say, I think his wife is very pretty. Not like attracted to her, b’cause I’m completely mad about my wife. And my wife has absolutely massive bubbies! Nov 08 17:43:19 * Barbara nods “I’ve seen people attempt that before, what’s the quality like?” Nov 08 17:43:38 *the other girls giggles* Nov 08 17:45:18 Very good... I can import them from... elsewhere Nov 08 17:45:25 * Barbara nods Nov 08 17:45:57 I’d be curious to see one. The girls and I can think about what problems could come up and how to tackle it Nov 08 17:47:05 I'll see what I can do Nov 08 17:47:10 * Barbara nods Nov 08 17:47:36 You know I can’t stop him eyeing up the girls, right? Nov 08 17:48:46 Of course I do Nov 08 17:48:50 * Barbara nods Nov 08 17:50:30 I think his wife is going to have to resign herself to that being who her husband is. It’s sad that she thought he’d be better than that, but he’s really not out of the norm, unfortunately. If anything, he’s better than many of them that are in here who are actually paying to touch and swive behind their wives backs Nov 08 17:51:54 * Morgan sighs Nov 08 17:51:57 I don't like it Nov 08 17:53:19 * Barbara nods “If it helps, you don’t seem like the type” Nov 08 17:54:34 I appreciate that Nov 08 18:01:23 I get the feeling you and your wife are very happy together Nov 08 18:01:58 * Morgan nods Nov 08 18:02:09 Most of the time... I get nightmares and it puts a bit of a strain on things sometimes Nov 08 18:03:39 * Barbara nods “That can happen. You just have to do what you can, and protect your head from being turned” Nov 08 18:05:20 * Morgan nods Nov 08 18:05:39 I cant say I've seen anyone else that interests me like that Nov 08 18:05:53 * Barbara nods Nov 08 18:06:02 You were married before though? Nov 08 18:06:28 * Morgan nods Nov 08 18:06:31 aye Nov 08 18:06:59 I don’t believe in that “one true soul mate” stuff... Nov 08 18:07:11 * Morgan shrugs Nov 08 18:07:15 Should see him with his wife... Nov 08 18:07:54 * Barbara glances over to where HH is still subtly digging for info on Heinrich Nov 08 18:08:14 He’s a handsome man, I bet he had his pick of the ladies Nov 08 18:08:22 * Morgan nods Nov 08 18:08:28 Absolutely threw themselves at him Nov 08 18:08:47 * Barbara nods “is his wife pretty?” Nov 08 18:09:29 I think so... but the moment they laid eyes on each other, it was a done deal.... I've. Never seen him like that with anyone before Nov 08 18:09:39 * Barbara smiles Nov 08 18:09:49 And you, with her Excellency? Nov 08 18:10:09 * Morgan sips his drink Nov 08 18:10:46 No actually... I was a very broken man, and she... well, she saved me, broke through all the walls I had built without even trying Nov 08 18:11:13 * Barbara smiles “that’s just a different sort of romantic “ Nov 08 18:11:58 * Morgan nods Nov 08 18:13:14 HH: ‘s a nice offer, but I wouldn’t have any of my own cream t’ give ya, my wife keeps me well-satisfied and then some! Nov 08 18:14:09 Something of a miracle she stayed around... I was awful Nov 08 18:14:27 * Barbara smiles “were you good in bed though?” Nov 08 18:14:59 She only discovered that on our wedding night Nov 08 18:15:44 * Barbara smiles “You’ve never done any of this then?” *she gestures around at the brothel* Nov 08 18:15:58 On shore leave I used to sit outside Nov 08 18:16:17 * Barbara looks amused “that’s sweet” Nov 08 18:16:44 * Morgan shrugs Nov 08 18:18:02 HH: Y’ make a good point there... I dunno Nov 08 18:19:27 *The door opens* Nov 08 18:19:49 * Morgan looks around Nov 08 18:22:27 *The man who comes in looks to be in his mid-twenties. He wears spectacles, and a smart professional looking outfit, though it sits too wide on his tall and slender build. His hair is an awkward length, looking neither purposefully long or tidily short. He has a big notebook under one arm. Nov 08 18:24:51 *Enndelin jumps up from her chair beside Heinzharold, going immediately to him. His grin is lopsided, also a little bit awkward* E: Nicky! I thought you weren’t coming until tomorrow! Nov 08 18:25:15 * Barbara smiles, watching them “That’s Enndelin’s Nick” Nov 08 18:25:48 I gathered... which is fortuitous, I want to speak to him Nov 08 18:28:05 * Barbara nods. Nick kisses her crown when he hugs her “I was planning to work on that draft for the modified hypercaust and the pipework layout, but the Sheriff came into the office. I’m wanted by the Duke, apparently. It’s a shame, I’ve just had a bit of spark of inspiration about the join seals...” Nov 08 18:28:40 *The others are watching Morgan* Nov 08 18:29:07 Whats a hypercaust? Nov 08 18:30:51 *Nick lights up at this, taking Enndelin’s hand and bringing her to the table. He sets his book down, and says “A hyperc-... hang on.” He looks at her hands, then looks at her with a deeply concerned and protective expression “What’s happened to your hands?! Does this hurt?” Nov 08 18:32:17 *Enndelin smiles* I used the wrong whitening stuff in the laundry, but it’s getting better now. *He nods, looking at her lovingly* So long as you’re not hurting... Nov 08 18:32:41 * Barbara smiles, watching Morgan’s reaction to essentially getting ignore for a skin rash Nov 08 18:33:20 * Morgan smiles a little, giving them a moment before speaking Nov 08 18:33:23 You were saying... Nov 08 18:34:14 *Nick kisses her hand before turning his attention to Morgan. He opens up his book. The drawings are extremely neat and clear Nov 08 18:37:09 N: A Hypercaust is an ancient Vodacce heating system that is constructed beneath the flooring, and allows the hot air to flow under the house. This air heats the floor from below, dissipating the heat into the rooms. In theory, it could also run through the walls, though there’s not that much evidence that they were doing that, at least out of Numa and Venezia. Nov 08 18:38:16 *Nick starts pointing to all the different points in the system, explaining excitedly and in great detail. Enndelin sits with him looking interested, though Barbara looks quickly bored Nov 08 18:39:10 * Morgan nods Nov 08 18:39:23 Very good... what heats it? Normal fireplaces? Nov 08 18:43:22 N: There’s a couple of ways it could be done, but furnaces upstairs could be channeled to take the hot air down, then out of a chimney further down the house. Or you could have a small partition in a basement and use a sort of fireplace down there. I’m curious about the potential of heating water and running metal pipes beneath floors and through walls to the same effect Nov 08 18:44:04 *He starts roughly sketching this idea out even as he’s talking Nov 08 18:44:09 * Morgan nods, watching him Nov 08 18:45:36 N: the challenge would be maintaining the pressure strong enough to send the water upwards and flowing. It could actually cycle though the system and get reheated, if I could make a closed loop Nov 08 18:46:32 * Morgan nods Nov 08 18:46:34 Difficult Nov 08 18:47:26 *He nods* Something I need to keep working on. Nov 08 18:48:32 * Morgan nods Nov 08 18:48:45 Reckon you've got time to look over the plans for a cottage? Nov 08 18:49:54 *Nick sighs* You know, I’d love to, but I’ve got to go up to the Duke’s house unfortunately. I can come back once I’m done, but I can’t say how long it’ll be Nov 08 18:51:37 * Morgan nods Nov 08 18:52:36 I hear his wife has sorted out some cream for your lassie to sort the sore parts on her skin... Nov 08 18:53:29 *Nick smiles* That’s very kind of her... *he looks at Enndelin’s hands* I don’t like when she’s hurt Nov 08 18:53:49 * Morgan nods, taking a small jar from inside his coat and putting it on the table Nov 08 18:55:12 *Nick smiles, picking it up and handing it to Enndelin* Do you need me to help you with it? I can probably get away with being a minute or two late when it’s important? Nov 08 18:56:18 *Enndelin smiles* It’s okay Nicky, I’ll do it. If you’re still here later you can do it then Nov 08 18:59:28 I'm sure he won't mind waiting an extra few minutes Nov 08 19:00:16 *Nick smiles, and opens it, gently applying it. He’s extremely thorough, and checks with each patch that he’s not hurting her* Nov 08 19:01:36 * Morgan watches him, finishing his drink Nov 08 19:03:14 *Nick looks them over before saying* Damn, nowhere left to kiss... *he kisses her forehead instead tenderly* I’ll be back once I’ve done, but I really do have to work on this too, so just some cuddles today Nov 08 19:03:32 *Enndelin nods, smiling* Nov 08 19:05:14 *Nick stands, picking up his book and tucking his pencil behind his ear. He inclines his head to Morgan* Pleased to meet you, I hope to see that cottage plan when I get back. Maybe have a think about whether a hypercaust might be of interest? Nov 08 19:06:11 Oh, my friend and I are heading that way, we'll walk with you Nov 08 19:06:22 *Nick smiles* That’s great Nov 08 19:06:37 * Barbara smiles, looking at Morgan “Drinks are on the house” Nov 08 19:07:05 * Morgan smiles, getting up and putting a couple of guilders on the table Nov 08 19:07:09 We all pay our way Nov 08 19:08:15 *HH gets up, coming to Morgan. Goodbyes are said, and Enndelin waves through the window to Nick as they go, blowing him a kiss which he mimics catching and placing on his heart* Nov 08 19:08:29 * Barbara is now known as Nick Nov 08 19:08:34 * Morgan smiles a little, looking around Nov 08 19:08:42 HH: $soppy as fuck.$ Nov 08 19:09:41 $I know you are$ Nov 08 19:09:49 Sweet lass you've got there Nick Nov 08 19:10:14 * Nick smiles warmly “She’s like an actual angel” Nov 08 19:10:36 $remind me about that blown kiss on the heart thing, Inga would love that shit$ Nov 08 19:10:57 $yeah she would, cos she's as soppy as you are$ Nov 08 19:11:27 $yeah. not that your wife’s any better!$ Nov 08 19:12:03 $perhaps not$ Nov 08 19:12:07 You're betrothed? Nov 08 19:12:27 $just you that’s not!$ Nov 08 19:13:34 * Nick nods, smiling “I’m very close to having the banns read. I’m just waiting to find a good enough house for us, then I’ll do it” Nov 08 19:14:14 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:14:17 Pricey... Nov 08 19:15:27 * Nick nods “I’ve saved up every mark I can, that’s the only reason she’s still in there. If she moved out, it’d take longer to get the money for the house” Nov 08 19:15:44 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:16:07 See, what you need is to have that duke onside, maybe do some work for him... I hear he's fair with what he pays Nov 08 19:16:56 * Nick smiles “I’m hoping that he’s got work for me, but I don’t know what he might want with me. I’m only newly qualified, so maybe it’s something else?” Nov 08 19:17:10 Like what? Nov 08 19:17:17 * Nick shrugs Nov 08 19:17:45 I don’t know, I’ve never met a Duke before, who knows what they want? Nov 08 19:18:00 *hh chuckles * Nov 08 19:18:19 Thats a good point, that nobility lot, they can be a bit weird... you see those weird little half trousers they have? Nov 08 19:18:32 * Nick nods Nov 08 19:19:44 I had a pair when I first went to my apprenticeship, my dad thought it’d make me look more like a gentleman, but the feel of those stockings on my leg hair *he shudders* made me want to rip my own legs off Nov 08 19:19:58 *HH laughs again* Nov 08 19:19:59 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:20:26 Whats the use of half a pair of trousers? I mean, sure, if your ankles get dirty, you can swap half of em, but you look a right plum Nov 08 19:20:36 * Nick nods Nov 08 19:20:59 They’re not for me Nov 08 19:21:44 HH: Stockings are best on women any’ow. Always like th’ look of them. Nov 08 19:21:58 * Nick blushes a little “I suppose so” Nov 08 19:23:26 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:23:42 Reckon that hypercaust thing can be added to an existing building? Nov 08 19:24:13 * Nick broods on it for two solid minutes of silence. HH smirks at Morgan Nov 08 19:25:08 * Morgan smiles a little, looking around Nov 08 19:26:21 Depends on the building, whether there’s a basement, how big it is, how solid it is. But it’d be a huge undertaking, and I’d probably not recommend it Nov 08 19:27:11 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:27:23 Best hope the duke doesn't get it in his head to have the big house done like that then Nov 08 19:27:50 Though, if he said thats what he wanted to do... what would you tell him? Nov 08 19:28:45 That it’d be a huge undertaking and I’d probably not recommend it. Nov 08 19:29:56 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:30:06 Not many'd tell a duke his ideas a bad one... Nov 08 19:30:35 * Nick shrugs “The laws of engineering and architecture apply to everyone” Nov 08 19:30:52 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:30:55 Good to know Nov 08 19:30:59 * Nick nods Nov 08 19:31:38 He’d be less pleased when we’ve tried it and his floors subside and we can’t even get the heat up the walls Nov 08 19:32:37 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:32:47 Too right he would... Nov 08 19:34:14 * Nick nods, again quiet a while Nov 08 19:35:13 If he has any bathrooms with heated water, it would be plausible to extend the piping horizontally under the floorboards to heat the nearest rooms, -maybe-. Nov 08 19:36:29 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:36:46 So to an adjacent bedroom or two? Nov 08 19:36:59 * Nick nods Nov 08 19:38:05 About that, providing I can get the join seals good enough, though that would be offset perhaps with shaped pipes... hmm... *he takes the pencil and notebook, drawing whilst walking* Nov 08 19:38:15 $oh man, this one is weird!$ Nov 08 19:38:22 $Oh yeah, definitely$ Nov 08 19:38:30 * Morgan watches him as he walks Nov 08 19:38:37 $like, as weird as your Uncle, weird$ Nov 08 19:39:33 I’d need to consult a blacksmith about how to maintain the structural integrity for bended and split pipes Nov 08 19:40:32 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:40:44 They can be a bit know-it-all-ish Nov 08 19:41:00 $I owe you one punch in the arm now$ Nov 08 19:41:48 * Nick nods, still drawing as they walk. The church chimes for quarter before quiet hour Nov 08 19:43:45 * Morgan looks around Nov 08 19:44:04 Things don't seem so bad as they used to be hereabouts Nov 08 19:44:37 * Nick nods Nov 08 19:45:01 My Dad says life got much better last year when the Duke and Duchess came along Nov 08 19:45:24 Thats good then... you not notice things like that? Nov 08 19:47:00 * Nick shrugs “Sort of. Mostly I’ve been studying” Nov 08 19:47:50 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:47:53 Its a passion... Nov 08 19:48:10 * Nick nods enthusiastically Nov 08 19:50:09 * Morgan nods Nov 08 19:52:18 Thats a good thing to have Nov 08 19:53:16 * Nick nods. They continue walking, and he puts his book back under his arm as they get near the house “I think it’s up this road” Nov 08 19:53:31 Take your word for it Nov 08 19:53:54 Where shall I meet you after? Nov 08 19:55:05 Oh, we'll be around... in fact, HeinzHarold, isn't your wife up here somewhere? Nov 08 19:55:35 *HH nods* Yeah, Prob’ly with the Duchess Nov 08 19:55:46 * Morgan nods, heading for the house Nov 08 19:55:55 May as well walk you in then Nov 08 19:56:07 * Nick goes with them trustingly Nov 08 19:57:38 * Morgan whistles tunelessly for a moment Nov 08 19:58:06 Tell you what, you get Nick setup in the dukes office, I'll go arrange coffee and let them know he's here Nov 08 19:59:03 *HH nods, heading that way. Nick, however, stops and looks at the outside of the house* Nov 08 19:59:40 That pointing needs redoing. I would have put a different window in that room up there... Nov 08 19:59:43 You alright man? Nov 08 20:00:03 Might be worth mentioning to him Nov 08 20:01:08 * Nick nods “I might well do” Nov 08 20:01:18 * Morgan nods Nov 08 20:01:25 Good luck man, I'll be seeing you Nov 08 20:01:49 Thank you Nov 08 20:02:36 *Hh gets him to go indoors. Morgan’s options for getting into the house is the side door, or through the kitchen at the back* Nov 08 20:02:45 * Morgan heads through the kitchen Nov 08 20:13:12 *just as he gets to the back door, he hears Heinrich talking. It’s quiet, but not indistinguishable Nov 08 20:13:27 * Nick is now known as Heinrich Nov 08 20:14:28 Do you want me to lose my job?! You shouldn’t have said anything! Nov 08 20:14:48 Hil: I just want you to stop looking at other women half naked! Nov 08 20:15:41 * Heinrich sighs “We’ve been over this! Stop trying to shame me for being a normal, red-blooded man!” Nov 08 20:16:03 * Morgan opens the door Nov 08 20:16:22 *both of them immediately look to him* Nov 08 20:17:59 * Morgan moves inside, closing the door behind him Nov 08 20:19:06 Clearly you are unable to control yourself Nov 08 20:19:39 * Heinrich sighs “ I think she’s being unreasonable and unnecessarily controlling” Nov 08 20:19:58 I think she should start flirting with other men, and more if she so wishes Nov 08 20:20:14 * Heinrich frowns “why?” Nov 08 20:20:33 You clearly do not care for her feelings on this, why should she care for yours Nov 08 20:21:23 That’s different, women aren’t like men Nov 08 20:21:55 No... you are choosing to ignore the hurt -you- are causing her because -you- must, yet again, think with your manhood. Nov 08 20:22:46 I’m just looking, that’s it! Nov 08 20:23:07 So you don't care... Nov 08 20:23:50 I do, I just think she needs to stop taking it as something personal when it’s not Nov 08 20:24:46 I see, you just don't care -enough- to not cause her pain... your dick doing the thinking, -again-, is more important to you than the pain it causes the woman you love, the mother of your child... Nov 08 20:26:49 * Heinrich looks uneasy about this Nov 08 20:27:50 It does bother me, but... I still find other women attractive, that’s just normal. But I’m not going to act on that, I love my wife and my children. Nov 08 20:28:51 *Hildegarde puts the pan she was drying down heavily on the side* You -are- acting on it! Looking at them and lusting after them is an Action! Nov 08 20:29:40 * Morgan watches him Nov 08 20:30:18 It’s not like that. I’m not lusting after them, I’m just looking... Nov 08 20:30:38 *She rolls her eyes at Morgan* Nov 08 20:30:54 At the expense of your marriage... and clearly you cannot be trusted... again. Nov 08 20:32:04 * Heinrich frowns, staying quiet Nov 08 20:32:38 Hil: The way I see it, if it was no big deal, and it’s just looking, he could give that up, if it truly didn’t mean anything. Nov 08 20:32:45 * Morgan nods Nov 08 20:33:43 It’s not a big deal. I love you, I work my backside off to provide for you and the children, I just don’t get why it’s such a big deal to you! Nov 08 20:35:10 Hil: *she looks cross. Her eyes being just like Dietlinde’s, it’s a little unsettling to see this anger and distress there* Because it makes me feel worthless! It makes me feel like I’m not enough! Nov 08 20:35:40 [I suspect I’m about to walk in on some trouble...] Nov 08 20:35:52 [oh yeah] Nov 08 20:36:24 I’ve told you loads of times that you are! Nov 08 20:36:47 Your actions say otherwise Nov 08 20:38:16 * Heinrich rubs his forehead wearily “I just can’t win with you, Hildegarde. You can’t just let me be who I am” Nov 08 20:39:13 Hil: Most of the time I can! I like almost everything about you, but my god, this is such a let down! Nov 08 20:39:23 [should I stay away?] Nov 08 20:39:36 * Heinrich looks like this hits home a little Nov 08 20:40:06 [best had. I asked for Nick to be shown to my office if you want to get Elsie, James, Walder and Theresa] Nov 08 20:40:18 [I’ll do that] Nov 08 20:42:47 I think perhaps you should go home and think about what you really want Heinrich... right now before you is a choice, and the argument of "its how men are" is simply not good enough to justify choosing to let your wife and children down like this. Nov 08 20:43:22 I don’t need to think about it. I want my wife and my children... Nov 08 20:45:47 Hil: *worse than the crossness in those eyes like Dietlinde’s is this disappointment he now sees, something that he’d never been on the receiving end of* Then you need to pack this in, because really frankly Heinrich, it makes me feel sick when I think of you behaving like that. It makes me feel -disgusted- by you. Nov 08 20:47:05 * Morgan flinches a little Nov 08 20:47:29 * Heinrich does likewise, frowning “-disgusted-?!” Nov 08 20:48:54 *She nods emphatically* When I picture you hanging over them, ogling them, it makes me feel embarrassed, ashamed that my -husband- is no better than a teenage boy with no dignity and no manners! Nov 08 20:50:42 * Morgan watches him Nov 08 20:51:01 * Heinrich looks deeply uncomfortable at this Nov 08 20:53:43 Hil: *she sighs* I don’t Hil: I thought you were a man I could -trust-. I hadn’t gotten involved with any man after Rickon’s Dad, because I wanted someone who I could trust would treat us right. Nov 08 20:54:31 * Heinrich looks at the floor, staying quiet Nov 08 20:54:52 * Morgan watches him Nov 08 20:54:56 Are you that man? Nov 08 20:55:19 I am. Nov 08 20:55:30 Then how are you going to prove it? Nov 08 20:55:43 * Heinrich shrugs a little Nov 08 20:58:15 Hil: I’m starting to lose faith in that. I am starting to lose respect for a man who seems weaker than his temptations... Nov 08 20:58:35 * Heinrich really flinches at this Nov 08 21:00:26 * Morgan sighs Nov 08 21:01:35 *Hildegarde looks at Morgan with a sad sort of shrug* How do you keep -wanting- someone who always shows you they -want- someone else? I don’t know how you’re supposed to be close to someone who behaves this way without wondering if they’re thinking of other women... Nov 08 21:02:05 * Morgan nods sadly Nov 08 21:02:53 * Heinrich looks up, frowning “But I’m -not- thinking of anyone but you in bed!” Nov 08 21:03:55 I cant say I blame her for thinking that way Nov 08 21:04:29 *Hildegarde nods* Nov 08 21:04:59 * Heinrich sighs, but says nothing Nov 08 21:06:18 *Hildegarde picks up the pan, drying again* Nov 08 21:07:20 * Morgan sighs, moving to make the coffee Nov 08 21:08:46 Fine! I won’t look at them, I won’t talk to them, I won’t even go through the doors. I’ll do all my work outside in their coach yard. Happy? Nov 08 21:09:37 No-one was asking you not to talk to them... so take your petulant child act and stow it Nov 08 21:10:24 Well clearly if I avoid them completely, then I can’t be accused of anything. Nov 08 21:15:39 *Hildegarde looks at him. Morgan had seen this firmness in the similar eyes, though it was quite rare, starting the day he brought Bär into the kitchen she was mopping and declaring he’d bought a puppy* You really need to grow up, Heinrich. I raised one child without a father, don’t be thinking I can’t raise a second. But I damned well won’t be raising you too! Nov 08 21:16:47 Have you been accused of anything you haven't done? Nov 08 21:17:29 Yes, that I’m thinking of the brothel girls in bed, and that I prefer them to her. Nov 08 21:18:16 [will you be joining us?] Nov 08 21:18:27 [Shortly] Nov 08 21:18:54 You were not accused... You were asked how you're supposed to be close to someone who behaves that way without wondering if thats the case... Nov 08 21:19:14 sounds like an accusation to me Nov 08 21:20:20 If you're being childish, yes... Nov 08 21:20:48 * Heinrich says nothing to this, keeping quiet Nov 08 21:21:30 *Hildegarde sighs, getting on with her work* Nov 08 21:22:00 * Morgan shakes his head, putting cups and coffee on a tray Nov 08 21:22:24 You may as well go home for a few hours, I think we're all done speaking with you for now Nov 08 21:22:52 * Heinrich inclines his head briefly before exiting through the back door Nov 08 21:23:02 * Heinrich is now known as Hildegarde Nov 08 21:23:27 * Hildegarde pours milk into a jug then puts it on the tray Nov 08 21:24:08 Sorry love Nov 08 21:24:21 * Hildegarde shakes her head with a half-hearted smile Nov 08 21:24:27 It’s not your fault Nov 08 21:25:16 I'm so disappointed Nov 08 21:25:24 * Hildegarde nods Nov 08 21:26:08 The worst of it is, things have actually been a lot better since we came to visit you for the baptisms, he’s made a lot more effort to be a good husband... Nov 08 21:26:49 * Morgan nods Nov 08 21:27:41 I do love him, and he’s done well with Rickon... Nov 08 21:28:01 I don't get why he cant just say "this hurts you, I won't do it anymore" Nov 08 21:29:36 * Hildegarde nods, looking at him, pain writ clear in those eyes “Why can’t he look at me and say ‘you’re the only one I want to see’?” Nov 08 21:29:55 * Morgan moves to hug her Nov 08 21:32:32 * Hildegarde hugs him. She’s taller than Molly and, like Dietlinde’s had, her head rests against his shoulder. Her bump against him presses higher than Hirschen does, in the same place Jana had* I feel like I can’t be loved like I need to be Nov 08 21:32:53 * Morgan nods, rubbing her back Nov 08 21:32:57 I'm sorry Nov 08 21:33:24 * Hildegarde nods, sighing Nov 08 21:34:28 I should have thought more about it, about how I’m older than him and how I’m not pretty like I was Nov 08 21:34:43 He's an idiot, you're beautiful Nov 08 21:35:14 But you were bound to think that Nov 08 21:35:40 * Morgan nods, letting her go Nov 08 21:35:43 Yes, because you're beautiful Nov 08 21:36:00 * Hildegarde smiles faintly “No, because I look like my cousin” Nov 08 21:36:37 * Morgan shrugs Nov 08 21:36:53 She was beautiful, you look a bit like her, ergo... you're beautiful... Nov 08 21:37:38 * Hildegarde smiles again “I wish I’d known her as an adult... I wish I was more like she was” Nov 08 21:38:44 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 08 21:39:06 Loving, forgiving, friendly... Nov 08 21:39:23 * Hildegarde laughs Nov 08 21:39:33 I’m not feeling very forgiving right now Nov 08 21:39:51 Ah, she had a streak of steel in her too... Nov 08 21:40:19 * Hildegarde looks curious “Really? Sascha doesn’t say so” Nov 08 21:41:01 I've got to go deal with something... I'll come back in a while and we can talk? Nov 08 21:41:24 * Hildegarde nods “I’ll be here working on dinner” Nov 08 21:42:18 * Morgan nods, picking up the tray Nov 08 21:42:20 Chin up love Nov 08 21:42:33 * Hildegarde nods, letting him out Nov 08 21:45:30 * Morgan thanks her heading for his office Nov 08 21:46:15 *He can hear talking from in here, and Molly laughing Nov 08 21:46:25 * Morgan nudges at the door with his foot Nov 08 21:46:42 *HH opens it for him, grinning* Nov 08 21:47:03 I've not got any for you Nov 08 21:47:46 HH: Typical poor hospitality Nov 08 21:48:24 Agreed Nov 08 21:49:40 *The others are all sat down, Molly is sat in Morgan’s chair behind the desk. Nick has pulled his chair up to it so he can draw* Nov 08 21:49:52 * Morgan moves about handing out the coffees Nov 08 21:50:10 * Hildegarde is now known as Nick Nov 08 21:50:26 * Nick looks confused “What are you doing here?” Nov 08 21:51:08 Right this minute, giving you a coffee Nov 08 21:51:44 Thank you... Do you know when the Duke will come? Nov 08 21:52:11 $depends how much of quiet hour this takes up!$ Nov 08 21:52:41 $Things to do$ Nov 08 21:52:58 Uhh, yes, I do... have you explained about the hypercaust yet? Nov 08 21:54:21 *Molly smiles, looking at Nick* A hypercaust heats under the floor with hot air, doesn’t it? Nov 08 21:54:48 * Nick looks impressed and excited “You know about hypercausts, your Excellency?!” Nov 08 21:55:29 *Molly nods* A small amount only, I read about them in a book Nov 08 21:57:44 * Nick proceeds to tell her in great detail about them, complete with pictures. It’s almost impossible to tell if she’s genuinely fascinated or faking it Nov 08 21:57:56 * Morgan smiles, sitting down Nov 08 21:58:24 *The others look a bit perplexed by this deluge of very specific information Nov 08 21:58:53 $want me and Inga to go check on the kids?$ Nov 08 21:59:57 $please man$ Nov 08 22:01:51 *HH takes Inga’s hand, leading her out* Nov 08 22:02:11 [where are they off to?] Nov 08 22:02:44 [to check on the children] Nov 08 22:03:47 * Nick shows no signs of slowing Nov 08 22:04:03 [what about Hildegarde and Heinrich?] Nov 08 22:04:11 [We'll talk about that later] Nov 08 22:04:20 Nick... would you have a look over these plans for a cottage? Nov 08 22:04:38 * Nick nods “but what about the Duke?” Nov 08 22:04:59 *everyone is now looking at Morgan questioningly* Nov 08 22:05:06 Oh, yeah, thats me Nov 08 22:05:31 * Nick frowns “But you can’t be the Duke” Nov 08 22:05:39 Because... Nov 08 22:06:07 Well because... because... *he frowns* I don’t know Nov 08 22:06:16 * Morgan nods Nov 08 22:06:34 I know, I'm too normal to be nobility... Nov 08 22:07:15 * Nick nods “You don’t seem like a Nob” Nov 08 22:07:49 *it’s Elsie who giggles a little* Nov 08 22:09:15 * Morgan nods Nov 08 22:09:26 Much to the annoyance of other nobility Nov 08 22:09:59 They don’t think you’re a Nob either? Nov 08 22:10:18 *Molly smiles slightly, adding sugar to her coffee* Nov 08 22:10:43 [I think it must be a joke that only really works for Avalonians] Nov 08 22:10:46 I'm not like them, they don't like it Nov 08 22:10:51 [aye, I think so] Nov 08 22:11:15 * Nick nods, holding out his hand for the plan Nov 08 22:11:36 * Morgan hands it over Nov 08 22:11:49 We're thinking of trying to add a water closet and a laundry room to the plan... Nov 08 22:13:04 * Nick looks at the plan with a frown Nov 08 22:13:56 Why do you have no through corridor upstairs? Why are there two parlours but only on kitchen? Nov 08 22:15:11 Its not a very big place... Walder, Theresa and their son Jacques will share the house with Elsie, James and their son Thomas... they can gather in the kitchen, but have a parlour each... Nov 08 22:16:07 * Nick nods, rotating it around “I see” Nov 08 22:16:55 *The others all look at each other* Nov 08 22:17:17 * Morgan waits quietly Nov 08 22:17:45 There are options, but they depend on the level of financial investment you wish to make Nov 08 22:17:56 * Morgan nods Nov 08 22:17:59 Lay them out for us Nov 08 22:21:01 * Nick starts sketching, providing three plans with slightly different layouts. The one that best resembles the original design adds the laundry room to the back of the kitchen with a water closet after that, closest to the garden, and with another toilet added upstairs between the two sets of rooms, so that it’s accessible from either side, but could also be used to go through to the other side of the house Nov 08 22:22:09 * Morgan looks to the others Nov 08 22:22:12 What do you think? Nov 08 22:22:22 *they pass it around* Nov 08 22:22:36 Walder: What’s the point in the toilet upstairs? Nov 08 22:23:17 I believe that it’s more practical, and that in the future all houses will have them... Nov 08 22:23:45 *Walder shrugs* We’ve managed fine all this time Nov 08 22:24:15 But there'll be more of you Nov 08 22:24:40 W: Yes... Nov 08 22:25:42 * Nick comes over, pointing to the plan “Aside from that, your design is not good for fires. If you shut off up here, when you have two downward staircases, you are limiting your possible escapes. Nov 08 22:26:03 *there’s an awkward hush* Nov 08 22:26:21 * Morgan speaks quietly Nov 08 22:26:23 That is not acceptable Nov 08 22:26:35 *there are serious nods* Nov 08 22:27:39 Similarly, by having your laundry room and water closet off the back of the kitchen, it is easier to make an escape. The kitchen is the highest risk point in the home Nov 08 22:28:00 Particularly if my brother is cooking Nov 08 22:28:14 *there’s laughter* Nov 08 22:28:38 * Nick looks at the plan again Nov 08 22:29:34 If you are interested in a hypercaust, that plan will work, but it will take longer to build Nov 08 22:29:44 How much longer? Nov 08 22:30:06 With a specialist team, I would add another month. Nov 08 22:30:51 * Morgan looks to Elsie Nov 08 22:30:57 Thats something the four of you need to decide Nov 08 22:31:55 E: How much will this cost? Nov 08 22:32:59 * Nick does some quick calculations “I would say in the region of three hundred guilders” Nov 08 22:33:15 W: For some hot air?! Nov 08 22:34:09 Thats channeled through the walls and under the floors... Nov 08 22:36:48 That is for the whole house. I know many people who would be willing to work at a reduced rate for the acclaim of saying they did construction work for Duke Koertig. Nov 08 22:39:51 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 08 22:40:41 *Elsie and James look cheerful about it, but Walder and Theresa seem less easy* Nov 08 22:40:50 T: It’s a lot of money... Nov 08 22:41:27 What is your concern? Nov 08 22:42:10 *Walder and Theresa look awkward* Nov 08 22:43:01 *Molly smiles* I think it’ll be absolute fine. Providing the four of you are happy with the plan, I am content to get started with it. Nov 08 22:43:25 [we don’t want Nick thinking it’s not building work for -the Duke-] Nov 08 22:44:17 * Morgan nods Nov 08 22:44:20 [indeed] Nov 08 22:44:40 Yes, Nick, if you'd work on finding a suitable crew and organise an accurate costing please Nov 08 22:45:26 * Nick smiles warmly “I will get these plans to a proper detailed print and make arrangements. Where is it to be built, and when do you want to commence?] Nov 08 22:46:15 On our estate, Hafenlohr, just outside Kiev in Gottkirchen Nov 08 22:46:31 * Nick nods “Near Kempten?” Nov 08 22:46:41 * Morgan nods Nov 08 22:46:43 Thats the one Nov 08 22:47:03 * Nick smiles “I have two aunts who live together there” Nov 08 22:47:52 Oh? Nov 08 22:48:54 * Nick smiles “I think they would be happy to have my fiancée stay with them for a few weeks...” Nov 08 22:49:09 * Morgan nods Nov 08 22:49:12 I imagine so Nov 08 22:49:52 * Nick grins that too-broad, wonky grin Nov 08 22:51:21 I’ll get on this right away. *he rises and bows* Your Excellencies Nov 08 22:53:37 *everyone else rises* Nov 08 22:56:14 * Morgan stands up, extending his hand Nov 08 22:56:53 * Nick shakes it, smiling Nov 08 22:57:23 We'll speak soon Nov 08 22:58:39 * Nick nods, bidding everyone else goodbye before Walder shows him out Nov 08 22:58:56 [do we need to talk?] Nov 08 22:59:40 [no, just Heinrich being a disappointment] Nov 08 22:59:46 * Morgan looks to Walder and Theresa Nov 08 22:59:51 Whats wrong? Nov 08 23:00:08 Theresa: I’m not sure how we’ll afford it Nov 08 23:00:50 James: It’s fine, you don‘t need to worry about that, mother Nov 08 23:01:30 [oh dear.] Nov 08 23:02:12 [indeed] Nov 08 23:02:14 * Morgan nods Nov 08 23:02:17 Its taken care of Nov 08 23:03:21 [what can be done?] Nov 08 23:03:31 *Theresa nods* Nov 08 23:03:47 E: I think he’s made a good plan Nov 08 23:04:10 [I'm going to spend some time with Hildegarde, give her some support] Nov 08 23:04:59 He's enthusiastic isn't he Nov 08 23:05:38 [yes, alright, my love] Nov 08 23:05:58 *Elsie nods* I like him Nov 08 23:06:35 * Morgan nods Nov 08 23:06:54 There's some pointing needs redoing, while I think of it Nov 08 23:07:49 Theresa: I’ll have someone come and look this week? Nov 08 23:08:22 please Nov 08 23:09:31 *They all go to get on with things, leaving just Molly and Morgan in his office. She watches him* Nov 08 23:09:34 * Nick is now known as Molly Nov 08 23:09:41 How are you, my love? Nov 08 23:10:11 Somewhat fed up Nov 08 23:11:57 * Molly comes to him, embracing him. The fit of her beneath his chin feels right, like it should be Nov 08 23:12:06 What burdens you so? Nov 08 23:12:38 Heinrich has hurt Hildegarde... I could belt him Nov 08 23:13:14 * Molly nods Nov 08 23:13:20 You certainly could Nov 08 23:13:37 * Morgan nods Nov 08 23:14:22 I would even argue that tha5 would be fair, under the big brother clauses... Nov 08 23:14:32 * Morgan nods Nov 08 23:14:41 Quite so... he's acting like a petulant child Nov 08 23:15:16 I wish I could say I was surprised, but look how he pouted and whined when Inga wouldn’t have him Nov 08 23:15:42 * Morgan nods Nov 08 23:16:55 I find his behaviour very unseemly Nov 08 23:17:04 * Morgan nods quite Nov 08 23:17:40 were you able to find out anything at Barbara’s? Nov 08 23:18:00 * Morgan nods Nov 08 23:18:10 He's in there most days digging for information and ogling the breasts Nov 08 23:18:31 *she pulls in tighter* I am so glad you are not that sort of man, my love Nov 08 23:19:35 * Morgan nods Nov 08 23:19:45 I am deeply disappointed in him... again... Nov 08 23:20:35 * Molly nods Nov 08 23:21:13 This is the... sixth time? Nov 08 23:22:12 Sixth time? Nov 08 23:23:13 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 08 23:42:51 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)