**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Apr 9 18:43:11 2026 Apr 09 18:43:11 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 09 20:02:04 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Apr 09 20:03:00 * Morgan smiles Apr 09 20:03:00 Keep that to yourself though Apr 09 20:03:00 * Mainz nods “Naturally, my Lord” Apr 09 20:03:00 * Morgan nods, looking around Apr 09 20:03:00 *it’s fine. He gets another opportunity to check the mirror during a call of nature late afternoon* Apr 09 20:03:04 * Morgan does so Apr 09 20:03:06 *it says “Would it help you to know I was stood up braced against the washstand and having to try very hard to be utterly silent, mon petit chou? I miss you. Will I see you tonight? My love, Mxx” Apr 09 20:03:10 "That'll help later no doubt. I don't know if I'll be around, it depends on where we stop. I miss you all" Apr 09 20:03:12 *there’s no change, so they get back under way towards Hellbad where Mainz thinks there’ll be an inn for the night. They don’t talk much, so he’s left to missing his wife and pondering her frustrated morning and return to the house* Apr 09 20:03:16 * Morgan looks around a lot as he rides Apr 09 20:03:18 *What actually catches his attention doesn’t come until after six in the evening, on the far outskirts of Hellbad, and it sounds like a girl older than Varick crying and pleading with someone* Apr 09 20:03:21 * Morgan changes direction, heading for the sound Apr 09 20:03:23 * Mainz follows suit Apr 09 20:03:31 * Molly is now known as Mainz Apr 09 20:04:08 * Mainz follows. The crying only gets louder as they approach a farmhouse. Apr 09 20:04:39 * Morgan makes a beeline for it, using his magic to search for people Apr 09 20:05:42 *at the barn behind the house there’s one adult next to an older child, and then a bit further from them is a lone child Apr 09 20:05:58 * Morgan heads for the barn Apr 09 20:07:01 *he hears an awful sound then between the girl’s sobs; that of a whip cracking against skin Apr 09 20:07:32 * Morgan slides down off Xantha, rolling his shoulders as he moves for the doors Apr 09 20:09:30 *the girl pounds on the door but that sound comes again, one his own back knows only too well Apr 09 20:10:20 * Morgan calls to her Apr 09 20:10:52 *she looks alarmed by this, then says “Please, help my brother!” Apr 09 20:11:05 * Morgan nods, moving quickly to the door Apr 09 20:11:09 Go stand with my friend there... Apr 09 20:11:18 *the girl does so Apr 09 20:11:38 * Morgan kicks at the door Apr 09 20:11:58 *it’s bolted and doesn’t give Apr 09 20:12:35 *the whipping continues. This close he can hear the pained cries of the recipient Apr 09 20:13:29 * Morgan takes out his dracheneisen sword and swings downwards where the doors meet Apr 09 20:15:01 *there’s a couple of sparks, but the bolt snaps beneath this onslaught* Apr 09 20:15:32 * Morgan puts it away before shoving the doors open Apr 09 20:18:04 *there is a boy of about twelve tied to a post by his hands. His bare back looks very scarred, but the new lashes are bloodied. The man with the whip looks angry Apr 09 20:18:09 * Mainz is now known as Man Apr 09 20:18:15 who the fuck are you?! Apr 09 20:18:27 I'm the man who's about to give you some of your own treatment. Untie him. Now. Apr 09 20:18:51 He’s my son, I can discipline him how I want! Apr 09 20:19:46 * Morgan fishes in his pocket, withdrawing a monkey fist Apr 09 20:19:50 I said untie him. Apr 09 20:21:59 Leave my property or I’ll flog you next Apr 09 20:22:29 Come on then... lets see how brave you are when its someone your own size Apr 09 20:22:47 Boy: Please, it’s alright, I’m used to this Apr 09 20:23:31 Its not alright... where's your mama? Apr 09 20:24:22 B: She dies Apr 09 20:24:25 died* Apr 09 20:25:00 * Man looks angrier “did you not hear me? I said Get Out!” Apr 09 20:25:25 * Morgan looks to the man, laying the full terrible weight of his attention on him Apr 09 20:26:45 You're used to getting your way... bullying anyone until they give in... you will find that will not happen with me Apr 09 20:28:18 It’s none of your business. Apr 09 20:28:34 * Morgan starts swinging the monkey fist around in circles Apr 09 20:28:39 It is now Apr 09 20:30:12 what the fuck are you doing? Apr 09 20:33:11 I'm going to thrash you... give you your own medicine Apr 09 20:34:28 On whose authority? Apr 09 20:35:27 That'll be mine Apr 09 20:36:12 Trespassing is what you are *he starts to fidget with the whip* Apr 09 20:37:39 I act on behalf of the next Graf Gottkirchen... Apr 09 20:39:43 * Man shrugs “fine, I’ll untie him...” Apr 09 20:40:11 * Morgan keeps swinging the monkey fist Apr 09 20:42:33 * Man unties the child who just stands there looking unsure of what to do Apr 09 20:43:05 Alright lad, outside with your sister Apr 09 20:46:02 *He goes, but he looks very pained as he does* Apr 09 20:46:43 * Man tries to hit Morgan with the whip, but isn’t close enough Apr 09 20:47:36 * Morgan whirls the monkey fist faster Apr 09 20:50:28 * Man steps back from him Apr 09 20:50:38 Look, I’ve let him go Apr 09 20:50:50 * Morgan steps toward him Apr 09 20:51:00 Do I strike you as a man who does not keep his word? Apr 09 20:52:35 I don’t know Apr 09 20:53:06 * Morgan moves closer, swinging the monkey fist at the mans torso Apr 09 20:53:40 * Man gets hit, groaning deeply Apr 09 20:54:40 * Morgan swings again Apr 09 20:55:42 * Man crumples to the ground this time, clutching at his stomach Apr 09 20:58:07 * Morgan bends down, taking the whip from him Apr 09 21:00:08 *he doesn’t fight for it, too busy writhing on the ground Apr 09 21:00:42 * Morgan watches him, pitiless for a moment before going outside Apr 09 21:01:58 *The children are clinging to each other. Mainz looks serious Apr 09 21:03:47 * Morgan goes over to them, kneeling down Apr 09 21:03:55 How about you tell me whats gone on... Apr 09 21:05:14 Girl: I was told not to go out to play in the fields, but I did Apr 09 21:07:16 Right... Apr 09 21:08:02 Girl: My brother didn’t want me to get punished, so he took the blame *The boy doesn’t say anyth8ng, just watching the adults warily* Apr 09 21:08:25 * Morgan nods, looking to the boy Apr 09 21:08:28 How old are you? Apr 09 21:10:58 Eleven, sir Apr 09 21:11:04 * Man is now known as Boy Apr 09 21:12:20 * Morgan nods Apr 09 21:12:40 How often does your father hurt you? Apr 09 21:13:20 * Boy shrugs Apr 09 21:13:34 Girl: It’s every month at least Apr 09 21:13:51 Have you any other family? Apr 09 21:15:16 We have an aunt but she lives in Hellbad and that’s a long way Apr 09 21:17:07 * Morgan nods Apr 09 21:17:21 Ok... go and get some clothes packed, you're coming with us, we'll take you to your aunt Apr 09 21:19:10 Girl: He’ll find us *she looks worried* Apr 09 21:22:15 Don't worry, we'll make sure you're safe Apr 09 21:23:35 Mainz: I’ll keep a watch over him so you can get what you need Apr 09 21:25:18 * Morgan nods Apr 09 21:25:23 Come on then, lets get you some clothes sorted Apr 09 21:26:34 *Mainz goes into the barn, the children go into the house. The injuries on the boy’s back need cleaning, and he must be suffering, but he doesn’t complain Apr 09 21:29:35 We need to get your back cleaned up young man Apr 09 21:30:50 * Boy bows his head with a heavy sigh “but that hurts just as much” Apr 09 21:32:44 Believe me kid, I know, but the last thing we want is an infection Apr 09 21:33:24 Girl: *she’s packing some things* Who are you anyway? Apr 09 21:35:36 My names Morgan Apr 09 21:36:16 Girl shrugs: Okay, I’m Emma Apr 09 21:38:30 Emma, good to meet you... *he looks to the boy* and your name is... Apr 09 21:40:05 Tom Apr 09 21:41:03 Tom... lets get your back cleaned up, I'll be as gentle as I can Apr 09 21:44:04 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 09 21:45:50 * Boy has quit (Read error: EOF from client)