**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Apr 11 15:51:31 2026 Apr 11 15:51:31 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 11 15:55:32 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 11 16:46:51 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 11 16:48:22 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 11 17:42:34 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 11 17:43:56 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 11 17:58:21 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 11 18:43:30 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 11 19:19:03 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 11 20:05:45 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Apr 11 20:06:40 Don't worry, we'll make sure you're safe Apr 11 20:06:40 Mainz: I’ll keep a watch over him so you can get what you need Apr 11 20:06:40 * Morgan nods Apr 11 20:06:40 Come on then, lets get you some clothes sorted Apr 11 20:06:40 *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 11 20:06:44 We need to get your back cleaned up young man Apr 11 20:06:46 * Boy bows his head with a heavy sigh “but that hurts just as much” Apr 11 20:06:48 Believe me kid, I know, but the last thing we want is an infection Apr 11 20:06:52 Girl: *she’s packing some things* Who are you anyway? Apr 11 20:06:54 My names Morgan Apr 11 20:06:56 Girl shrugs: Okay, I’m Emma Apr 11 20:06:58 Emma, good to meet you... *he looks to the boy* and your name is... Apr 11 20:07:00 Tom Apr 11 20:07:02 Tom... lets get your back cleaned up, I'll be as gentle as I can Apr 11 20:07:43 *the boy nods, and his sister gets what they need, bringing it to Morgan* Apr 11 20:07:56 * Morgan sets about gently cleaning his wounds Apr 11 20:09:14 *he’s very good about it, and his sister strokes her brother’s hair and reassures him* Apr 11 20:11:02 I know this hurts... I'm sorry Apr 11 20:11:43 Boy: It’s okay, I’ve had worse Apr 11 20:11:49 * Morgan nods Apr 11 20:11:50 Me too Apr 11 20:13:02 *it takes a little while, but they manage to get him patched up Apr 11 20:13:16 Ok... lets get you out to my friend while I deal with your father Apr 11 20:16:20 *both children nod, following him with their bags* Apr 11 20:17:00 * Morgan takes them to Mainz Apr 11 20:18:28 *Mainz is stood in the barn, the father crouched in the corner Apr 11 20:21:48 Take the children to the horses while I explain the situation here Apr 11 20:23:25 *Mainz does so* Apr 11 20:24:26 * Morgan looks balefully at the man Apr 11 20:25:25 * Molly is now known as Man Apr 11 20:25:32 * Man cowers in the corner Apr 11 20:26:27 I'm going to make your children safe from you... you will be left here Apr 11 20:27:25 But they’re my children Apr 11 20:28:14 And you abused them. That boy will be scarred for life because of you Apr 11 20:29:33 It wasn’t that hard, he’ll be fine Apr 11 20:34:42 Those scars will never heal. You are free to stay here and pay your tithes or drink yourself to death, it matters little to me Apr 11 20:37:01 Well I can’t make ends meet if the kids aren’t here to help on the farm! Apr 11 20:38:05 I don't care. They will be safe Apr 11 20:39:05 You can’t do this! Apr 11 20:40:25 * Morgan looks around for the whip Apr 11 20:40:40 *its discarded on the ground Apr 11 20:41:53 * Morgan moves to pick it up **** ENDING LOGGING AT Sat Apr 11 20:44:25 2026 **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Apr 11 20:44:25 2026 Apr 11 20:45:28 *it’s smooth and quite new Apr 11 20:46:03 Where's the old one? Apr 11 20:47:37 It broke Apr 11 20:49:47 You used it so much it broke... Apr 11 20:50:21 it was old Apr 11 20:50:28 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 11 20:50:36 How about we try this out on you then... Apr 11 20:53:01 * Man shrugs “It”s how my dad disciplined me when I was a boy” Apr 11 20:55:31 * Morgan shakes his head in disgust Apr 11 20:58:21 * Man stands up Apr 11 20:58:37 where are you taking my children? Apr 11 20:59:49 Maybe back to Kiev with me... Apr 11 21:01:02 * Man looks alarmed Apr 11 21:01:07 You can’t! Apr 11 21:01:31 I am taking them from an abusive father, and the Graf will stand with me Apr 11 21:02:00 * Man looks upset Apr 11 21:02:14 But they’re mine Apr 11 21:03:32 Then you should've treated them with love and kindness, not thrashed them like some overbearing bosun Apr 11 21:06:16 Please don’t take them, I’ll never do it again! Apr 11 21:07:30 It's too late Apr 11 21:08:35 * Man starts to look angry Apr 11 21:09:06 What sort of man takes kids from the only home they’ve ever had?! Apr 11 21:09:20 One who would save them from the abuse you've given them Apr 11 21:09:34 You’re a real piece of shit! Apr 11 21:13:28 * Morgan turns to move away Apr 11 21:15:41 * Man stays still Apr 11 21:17:11 * Morgan walks toward the horses Apr 11 21:18:57 *there’s the sudden boom of a shotgun Apr 11 21:23:19 * Morgan looks around Apr 11 21:26:07 *the man is stood by the barn door aiming at him. Mainz sends the children further out of range Apr 11 21:27:58 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Apr 11 21:28:03 Take the children out of sight... Apr 11 21:28:49 *Mainz nods and goes* Apr 11 21:31:48 You know how inaccurate those things are? Also... you haven't had time to reload... Apr 11 21:31:52 * Morgan draws two pistols Apr 11 21:33:29 * Man looks wary and then tries running away Apr 11 21:35:18 * Morgan fires one in his direction Apr 11 21:36:48 *it hits him in the shoulder and he cries out* Apr 11 21:37:11 * Morgan watches him for a moment Apr 11 21:39:17 *he staggers, but then keeps moving* Apr 11 21:41:13 * Morgan moves away toward the horses Apr 11 21:41:55 *Xantha is watching where the man went, teeth bared* Apr 11 21:42:21 Yeah, I know... Apr 11 21:44:28 *the horse huffs* Apr 11 21:44:57 Think its a mistake, huh? Apr 11 21:47:07 *The horse just glares in the direction the man went* Apr 11 21:48:40 * Morgan pats him Apr 11 21:48:43 Come on, lets get out of here Apr 11 21:51:08 *Xantha consents to this, and the palomino seems happy to come along as they head down the road towards where Mainz is walking with the children Apr 11 21:51:37 * Morgan sweeps around with his magic Apr 11 21:52:13 *it’s just them* Apr 11 21:54:02 Would the two of you like to share an apple? Apr 11 21:54:27 *they nod* Apr 11 21:56:09 * Morgan rummages in his pack, cutting one in half before handing the pieces over Apr 11 21:56:36 *they take it. Mainz nods him aside* Apr 11 21:57:37 * Morgan moves to him Apr 11 21:58:01 * Man is now known as Mainz Apr 11 21:58:18 Anything back there that still needs taking care of, my Lord? Apr 11 21:59:32 He took a ball to the shoulder... I'm loathe to leave him behind us... Apr 11 22:00:14 * Mainz nods Apr 11 22:00:30 I’ll take the Palomino and catch you up Apr 11 22:02:01 * Morgan nods Apr 11 22:02:03 Need anything? Apr 11 22:02:13 * Mainz shakes his head Apr 11 22:02:20 I’m good Apr 11 22:04:55 * Morgan nods Apr 11 22:05:05 Try not to be long Apr 11 22:05:22 * Mainz nods, mounting up and riding off Apr 11 22:07:43 * Morgan goes back to Xantha Apr 11 22:07:49 Right then, lets get a move on shall we Apr 11 22:08:16 *the children look like they’re expecting to walk Apr 11 22:09:30 Come on, lets get you on the horse Apr 11 22:10:22 *they accept the help. Xantha looks at him unimpressed Apr 11 22:11:28 * Morgan looks at the horse Apr 11 22:11:36 They need our help... you get to be the big hero here... Apr 11 22:12:46 * Mainz is now known as Emma Apr 11 22:12:53 why do you talk to your horse? Apr 11 22:13:12 I think he understands Apr 11 22:13:55 * Emma pats his mane “You’re a very big handsome horse. I like your mane” Apr 11 22:14:20 *Xantha lifts his head, almost posing* Apr 11 22:14:48 * Morgan smiles, getting the children seated safely before moving off Apr 11 22:14:54 See? Apr 11 22:15:00 * Emma nods Apr 11 22:15:09 He is a clever good horse Apr 11 22:15:25 *the boy is fairly quiet though* Apr 11 22:15:32 * Morgan nods Apr 11 22:15:36 How you doing back there Tom? Apr 11 22:16:36 T: It hurts a bit Apr 11 22:17:03 * Morgan nods Apr 11 22:17:22 I know... its a shame my wife isn't with me, she's very good with that sort of thing Apr 11 22:20:04 Is she a doctor? Can women be doctors? Apr 11 22:22:02 I've not met a woman doctor, but she could easily be one Apr 11 22:23:14 Is she in Hellbad? Apr 11 22:23:55 Unfortunately not... she's at home near Kiev Apr 11 22:25:42 That’s a really long way Apr 11 22:26:19 *What he does have is the balm, and also a little of the tobacco incase his nightmares are bad* Apr 11 22:26:26 * Morgan nods Apr 11 22:26:45 Its been a long trip so far... hey, lets try this stuff I've got. It'll help you relax... Apr 11 22:26:51 * Morgan takes the balm, opening it Apr 11 22:27:01 Dip your finger in it and rub it under your nose Apr 11 22:27:38 *the boy behind him takes the tin and does so* It smells like storms Apr 11 22:28:38 You find storms relaxing? Apr 11 22:29:14 T: Yes, because that’s just God moving his furniture around and shaking out his rugs Apr 11 22:29:26 Oh thats brilliant thinking Apr 11 22:29:47 * Emma shrugs “I don’t like storms* Apr 11 22:31:53 Ah but it won't smell like that to you Apr 11 22:32:02 How can that be? Apr 11 22:33:13 I'd love to explain it to you but I don't really understand it Apr 11 22:33:29 Can I try it? Apr 11 22:34:13 * Morgan nods, holding it out Apr 11 22:34:29 * Emma sniffs it Apr 11 22:34:40 It smells like lily of the valley Apr 11 22:45:21 * Morgan has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 11 22:45:21 * Emma has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Apr 11 22:51:32 2026 Apr 11 22:57:04 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)