**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Apr 3 09:41:42 2026 Apr 03 09:41:42 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 03 11:26:11 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 03 13:14:41 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 03 15:52:39 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 03 16:51:29 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 03 18:54:46 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Apr 03 18:55:07 I thought so Apr 03 18:55:07 * Morgan nods Apr 03 18:55:07 What'd she call her? Apr 03 18:55:07 Marlene Apr 03 18:55:07 * Morgan nods Apr 03 18:55:09 *they walk the horses on* Apr 03 18:55:13 There shouldn’t be more children like that now Apr 03 18:55:15 * Morgan nods Apr 03 18:55:17 There'll be trouble if there is Apr 03 18:55:19 * Mainz nods Apr 03 18:55:21 I for one would like to see any rape punished more severely Apr 03 18:55:23 * Morgan nods slowly Apr 03 18:55:25 In what way? Apr 03 18:55:27 Too many get away with it. I would like to see rapists executed Apr 03 18:55:29 * Morgan nods slowly Apr 03 18:55:31 You know what happened to Elsie? Apr 03 18:55:52 Yes I do Apr 03 18:56:07 * Molly is now known as Mainz Apr 03 19:03:02 * Mainz looks around as they ride “I always hated him” Apr 03 19:03:53 You knew him? Apr 03 19:04:38 He used to steal contracts mercenaries from us Apr 03 19:05:19 * Morgan nods Apr 03 19:05:23 You know what happened to him? Apr 03 19:08:28 executed in Avalon Apr 03 19:10:10 Thats... putting it mildly Apr 03 19:11:26 what happened to him? Apr 03 19:12:56 He was hung drawn and quartered in front of the people he looked down on so much... for an attack on a common girl... Apr 03 19:13:12 * Mainz nods Apr 03 19:13:37 a pity it wasn’t in front of his kin Apr 03 19:15:08 * Morgan shrugs Apr 03 19:15:15 I cant work miracles Apr 03 19:15:33 * Mainz nods Apr 03 19:18:17 I figured what I managed to get was humiliating enough Apr 03 19:18:49 * Mainz nods Apr 03 19:18:53 It’s good Apr 03 19:19:23 * Morgan nods Apr 03 19:19:43 Given I convinced a foreign noble to do that for a common girl, I think that demonstrates my views on it Apr 03 19:20:42 * Mainz nods Apr 03 19:21:01 And what happened to those Montaigne men. Apr 03 19:22:22 * Morgan nods Apr 03 19:22:26 Heard about that huh Apr 03 19:22:33 * Mainz nods Apr 03 19:22:45 I’d have done the same Apr 03 19:26:37 * Morgan nods Apr 03 19:26:51 I am not surprised Apr 03 19:28:24 * Mainz nods, riding quietly. It’s not long before midday that they arrive in the village of Neukloster, where the settlement of women and children are going about their business Apr 03 19:29:51 * Morgan looks around slowly Apr 03 19:30:18 *they’re being watched, but it’s less wary than before Apr 03 19:30:30 To Margaret’s, my Lord? Apr 03 19:30:35 * Morgan nods Apr 03 19:30:36 aye Apr 03 19:31:56 *He leads the way, and they take the horses into the stable. The black Palomino is peaceable and goes in happily beside the two already there. Xantha, however, looks affronted at the accommodation Apr 03 19:32:34 * Morgan strokes his cheek Apr 03 19:32:39 Come on, its only for a while Apr 03 19:34:08 *He huffs, then tosses his head proudly* Apr 03 19:34:19 Shall I go on ahead? Apr 03 19:34:40 * Morgan nods Apr 03 19:34:45 I'll catch up Apr 03 19:35:54 * Mainz goes, leaving Morgan with the horses Apr 03 19:36:38 Come on, I know you're a big bad warhorse, but I need you to wait here Apr 03 19:37:27 *he nudges Morgan’s bag from the saddle Apr 03 19:37:37 * Morgan rummages through it Apr 03 19:39:36 *He finds a bag with his mirror that contains sugar cubes, as she had done the first time when he went to the bandits, but also the little jar and a note Apr 03 19:41:08 * Morgan looks at the note Apr 03 19:41:23 it says “For old time’s sake. I love you.” Apr 03 19:42:36 * Morgan smiles, taking some of the sugar and holding it out to Xantha Apr 03 19:43:05 *Xantha crunches it* Apr 03 19:45:37 Go on, in you go Apr 03 19:48:06 *Xantha does so* Apr 03 19:48:23 * Morgan pats him before going to find Margaret Apr 03 19:51:20 *He finds her in the house, which already contains her daughter Michelle, new granddaughter Marlene, and Nancy, the mother of Baden’s mistress and other poacher Apr 03 19:52:07 Ladies... Apr 03 19:54:21 *The women smile and curtsey. Mainz seems to have been set to making the coffee* Apr 03 19:54:29 * Mainz is now known as Margaret Apr 03 19:54:39 Morning, your Excellency Apr 03 19:56:30 How is everyone? Apr 03 19:58:23 * Margaret smiles “We’re well” Apr 03 19:58:33 Michelle: Not sleeping much though Apr 03 19:58:50 * Morgan nods Apr 03 19:58:52 That happens Apr 03 20:00:28 *The baby does look to be sleeping now, very small in a thin blanket in her mother’s arms* Apr 03 20:02:24 *Mainz hands out the cups, but stays standing so Morgan and the three women can sit around the table. The newborn has tiny little nails* Apr 03 20:03:07 * Morgan smiles a little before looking at Margaret Apr 03 20:03:10 How are things here? Apr 03 20:05:01 Nance: We’ve made some good trade, do you want your cut now? Apr 03 20:05:23 * Margaret smiles a little, glancing at the more vocal friend Apr 03 20:06:43 Not at the moment. I'm heading entirely in the wrong direction Apr 03 20:07:51 How are you, your Excellency? Apr 03 20:09:38 I've been worse... a little unhappy at being separated rom my family again Apr 03 20:10:52 Are you going back to Baden? Apr 03 20:11:39 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 03 20:11:41 Linsbad Apr 03 20:13:54 * Margaret laughs “Why do you want to go there?!” Apr 03 20:14:15 Nance: It’s all goats and marrying your cousins Apr 03 20:15:03 I had heard about the goats.... you know how it is, bit of trouble so I turn up Apr 03 20:16:19 *they all laugh* Apr 03 20:17:41 Nance: What sort of trouble have you got there? Apr 03 20:18:11 Oh, the most fun kind... religious Apr 03 20:20:16 N: As if we didn’t all suffer enough for that stuff Apr 03 20:20:36 * Morgan nods Apr 03 20:20:37 quite Apr 03 20:21:52 *Michelle looks at Mainz* You’re going to? Apr 03 20:22:15 *the bald man smiles slightly, nodding* That’s my job Apr 03 20:23:40 I needed a goat whisperer Apr 03 20:24:20 *they laugh again* Apr 03 20:25:27 Michelle: I bet you’re good with goats, Lucas... *she smirks at him* Apr 03 20:26:36 *Mainz blushes a little* Yes Ma’am Apr 03 20:27:02 * Margaret watches them with a smile before looking to Morgan Apr 03 20:27:13 Didn’t you want to take your family along Apr 03 20:28:53 They're about to go to a wedding at Eisenfurst Fischlers estate, I want them well rested... and you know how people can be about religion, so I didn't fancy the risk Apr 03 20:29:41 *they nod* Apr 03 20:29:57 Michelle: Your wife’s pregnant, isn’t she? Apr 03 20:30:10 * Morgan nods Apr 03 20:30:13 Yes, she is Apr 03 20:30:36 Michelle: It’s a long way to travel if you don’t have to Apr 03 20:30:48 * Morgan nods Apr 03 20:31:08 Yes, it is... but since we had a large part in putting this wedding into motion, it'd be wrong to not go Apr 03 20:32:31 Michelle to Mainz: Are you going too? Apr 03 20:32:58 *Mainz shrugs* I’m not sure. It’ll depend Apr 03 20:33:49 * Morgan sips his coffee Apr 03 20:35:45 *Michelle nods. The baby starts to wake, but she’s still so curled up, just a little stretch. It won’t be many weeks before he’ll be able to feel as Hirschen stretches like this within Molly’s warm belly Apr 03 20:38:40 * Morgan sighs quietly Apr 03 20:38:46 Would you mind if I hold the little one? Apr 03 20:40:00 *Michelle hands her over. She’s tiny, can’t be more than seven pounds* Apr 03 20:40:58 * Morgan cradles the child in his arm, rocking gently Apr 03 20:41:11 Aren't you a lovely little lady, hmm? Apr 03 20:44:02 *the baby starts to hiccup, and that he has felt already from his newest son, just a time when Molly was asleep and it was just the two of them awake, a moment of bonding Apr 03 20:44:47 * Morgan smiles a little, rocking her Apr 03 20:46:03 Do you like children then, your Excellency Apr 03 20:46:15 * Morgan nods Apr 03 20:46:44 I do... babies, I just cant get over their little nails... as they grow, you never have to wonder if they like you... there's no real subterfuge... Apr 03 20:47:53 Nance: *she looks him over* You’re nothing like I expected Apr 03 20:48:32 No? Apr 03 20:49:21 N: You had a bad reputation, violent, crazy... Apr 03 20:49:44 *the other women look horrified, but she shrugs* N: What? I’m not lying! Apr 03 20:50:32 * Morgan smiles Apr 03 20:50:57 Oh the thing that really stumps people is when I say that what they say was accurate Apr 03 20:51:15 I can’t believe that! Apr 03 20:52:22 * Morgan nods, looking at the baby Apr 03 20:53:09 Grief drove me mad... there's a town in Avalon where the locals are -terrified- of me Apr 03 20:53:48 Michelle: Did you hurt a lot of people? Apr 03 20:54:57 * Morgan looks thoughtful Apr 03 20:55:39 Yes... but... only when required, never just because I wanted to Apr 03 20:56:17 *she nods* Apr 03 20:56:40 Nance: What changed? Apr 03 20:58:25 My wife... saved me from the darkness. I much prefer to persuade people now but, if needs be... Apr 03 21:00:42 Nance nods: The option is always there... Apr 03 21:01:54 * Morgan nods Apr 03 21:01:59 Some things cannot be tolerated Apr 03 21:02:37 *Nance nods with the grimness of someone who has seen things, and done things about it* Apr 03 21:04:01 How is your daughter? Apr 03 21:04:29 N: I haven’t heard from her in a few weeks Apr 03 21:04:58 * Morgan frowns Apr 03 21:05:02 Is that usual? Apr 03 21:05:17 N: Yeah, she can’t write often Apr 03 21:05:36 Whats the most recent you've heard? Apr 03 21:08:03 N: That the poached meat was getting back to Baden’s establishments Apr 03 21:09:16 * Morgan frowns Apr 03 21:09:17 I see Apr 03 21:09:28 N: Why? Apr 03 21:10:39 I... had someone in Baden recently... she's well but... she is pregnant Apr 03 21:12:03 Oh no... *Michelle wears a matching look of disappointment* Apr 03 21:13:19 N: *she just nods a little* Was always going to happen. He’s a disgusting old worm, but it’s not the first time he’s got a kid on a mistress, they just usually abort them Apr 03 21:14:16 * Morgan frowns Apr 03 21:14:32 He is decidedly unlikeable. I had hoped that you would not need to keep anyone there now... Apr 03 21:15:00 * Margaret looks to Nance “She should come home now” Apr 03 21:15:32 N: *she nods* Going to have to work out how to handle it Apr 03 21:16:57 * Morgan nods Apr 03 21:17:08 Write to the goat whisperer if any of us can help at all Apr 03 21:17:51 N: I will, once I’ve seen her Apr 03 21:19:06 * Morgan nods Apr 03 21:19:36 Does he know she’s pregnant? Apr 03 21:20:23 I assume so, but I'm not certain Apr 03 21:20:54 It’ll be more difficult for her to go if he does Apr 03 21:22:06 I don't think so... he has no interest in a woman if they are or have been pregnant... he'll let her go I think Apr 03 21:24:23 Mainz: It’d be a bad idea on his part... A nobleman takes his responsibilities seriously, or he loses respect Apr 03 21:25:31 I suppose we'll have to wait and see Apr 03 21:26:07 I don't suppose anyones got some paper and ink? Apr 03 21:27:15 * Margaret gets him some Apr 03 21:28:20 * Morgan thanks her, handing the baby back before writing, blowing on the ink to dry it Apr 03 21:28:56 * Margaret and the others look curious Apr 03 21:29:43 * Morgan spends a couple of minutes folding the paper and getting a small amount of wax from his pocket Apr 03 21:29:46 Candle? Apr 03 21:30:14 Nance gets him this* Apr 03 21:30:26 * Morgan thanks her, melting the wax to seal the letter Apr 03 21:31:32 Who is it for, your Excellency? Apr 03 21:31:42 Lovely... thats a letter to the Grafin, apologising that I cannot host her as soon as I thought, because of the wedding we have to go to, arranging to make time in the near future, that sort of thing... and asking that they provide a night of hospitality to my maid who has brought the message... Apr 03 21:31:48 * Morgan looks at Nancy Apr 03 21:31:54 Don't suppose you fancy delivering that do you? Apr 03 21:32:26 *She looks taken aback* You’d do that, for my daughter? Apr 03 21:32:55 Do what? I'm just sending a letter... Apr 03 21:34:23 Nance nods: Thanks Apr 03 21:34:36 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 03 21:36:01 Let me know the outcome? I do like a bit of covert operations, as you might have noticed... which reminds me, take seven guilders from my, as you put it, cut Apr 03 21:36:25 *She nods* Not for myself, but for my daughter Apr 03 21:37:00 We do the work... we get paid. Apr 03 21:38:31 *she nods* I’ll write to the Goat Whisperer. Apr 03 21:38:41 *Mainz grimaces* Apr 03 21:38:55 * Morgan smiles, sipping his coffee Apr 03 21:39:01 Oh thats sticking Apr 03 21:40:15 *they all laugh, though Mainz just sighs* Apr 03 21:42:43 * Morgan smiles a little, looking at his cup Apr 03 21:43:09 I want all my people as safe as they can be... the whole point in having a title is to wield it to that end Apr 03 21:44:14 *They smile. Michelle looks at the baby* Maybe she should fake a miscarriage if he knows, and then she’ll be free of him. We won’t be so poor anymore now we’re under Gottkirchen’s protection Apr 03 21:47:27 Change is coming Apr 03 21:52:15 * Margaret smiles, looking at him Apr 03 21:52:25 That I really can believe Apr 03 21:52:40 * Morgan smiles Apr 03 21:52:43 I am glad Apr 03 21:52:57 Its something of a change from the last time I turned up at your door Apr 03 21:54:36 * Margaret nods “I’m glad I didn’t stab you” Apr 03 21:55:27 Funnily enough, so am I Apr 03 21:56:54 It’s better here now. Men have heard that we’re part of a Grafdom Apr 03 21:57:51 * Morgan nods Apr 03 21:57:52 good Apr 03 21:58:19 Hopefully word'll get about of what I do to people who force themselves on women Apr 03 21:58:58 Mainz: We could help that along... Apr 03 21:59:47 Might be worthwhile Apr 03 22:00:49 Nance: I’ll drop some comments on the way and around Baden then. Harsh punishments by the Duke for rape Apr 03 22:01:36 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 03 22:01:43 Something of an understatement but it should do the job Apr 03 22:03:23 *a clock chimes for midday* Apr 03 22:05:16 I suppose we'd best be getting a move on... get that cantankerous beast out of your stables Apr 03 22:06:26 * Margaret nods, standing Apr 03 22:06:37 Do you need any food or anything to take? Apr 03 22:08:41 Actually a little food would be wonderful, if you've enough Apr 03 22:09:18 * Margaret nods, her and Nance sorting some. Meanwhile, Mainz and Michelle quietly talk in the corner Apr 03 22:12:10 * Morgan watches them discreetly Apr 03 22:13:07 *it seems friendly, but there’s a definite attraction there* Apr 03 22:13:34 * Morgan nods to himself a little Apr 03 22:15:23 *food is soon packed, and Mainz looks a little reluctant to say goodbye* Apr 03 22:17:43 * Morgan thanks Margaret and Nancy, asking them to keep him informed before he goes to get the horses ready Apr 03 22:20:02 *this gives him a minute to check the mirror* Apr 03 22:20:14 * Morgan looks Apr 03 22:23:51 “It says: midday- all is well, and everyone else in the mirrors is well too, but oh how I miss you! I’ve already had to excuse myself from company due to my memories of you, and there’s still another hour until Quiet Hour. I doubt I’ll see you, but I hope just knowing what time it will be will make you think of me. I love you, M xx Apr 03 22:24:42 * Morgan smiles, packing it away Apr 03 22:27:04 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 03 22:40:57 * Margaret has quit (Read error: EOF from client)