**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri May 8 17:56:01 2026 May 08 17:56:01 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined May 08 18:10:31 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined May 08 18:11:06 *it doesn’t seem to be affected by that either* May 08 18:11:06 * Morgan starts to close the gap May 08 18:11:06 *it charges for him again May 08 18:11:06 * Morgan runs at it, swinging upwards at the creatures head May 08 18:11:08 *the beautiful and light dracheneisen sword splits the skull like a hot knife through butter May 08 18:11:10 * Morgan spins, aiming to take off the creatures head May 08 18:11:12 *This is done so cleanly that the body doesn’t seem to realise the head is gone for several seconds May 08 18:11:14 * Morgan stands still, watching it May 08 18:11:16 *it collapses, but with it there is a popping sound, and what is in the abdomen spills out all over the ground May 08 18:11:18 * Morgan steps back, watching it May 08 18:11:20 *what emerges appear to be from his distance small wriggling creatures about the size of kittens. there’s at least twenty of them May 08 18:11:23 What the fuck are you May 08 18:12:37 *the things are hard to see in detail as they ooze around on the ground May 08 18:13:41 * Morgan gets closer, creating some flame to look at it May 08 18:15:24 *they appear to be half human, half goat monstrosities, all a revolting amalgamation of the two creatures* May 08 18:15:42 * Morgan uses his sword to slice them up quickly May 08 18:16:24 *fortunately they seem to die quickly and cleanly by the dracheneisen blade* May 08 18:17:01 * Morgan looks around, using his magic to search for heat sources May 08 18:19:56 *even the little corpses have no heat to them* May 08 18:20:31 * Morgan looks toward the village May 08 18:21:32 *there’s nothing in that direction except trees May 08 18:22:32 * Morgan spends a moment cleaning off his sword before trying to find a rock to dig a small hole to bury the smaller creatures May 08 18:24:41 *it takes quite a while, his hands filthy by the time it is done May 08 18:25:26 * Morgan brushes his hands off before, picking up the head of the larger creature and dragging its body toward the village May 08 18:26:58 *it’s very light, but smells awful May 08 18:28:56 Couldn't smell of buttercups, could you, oh no... May 08 18:30:09 *there’s the creepy sound of rustling from behind him* May 08 18:40:57 * Morgan turns to look May 08 18:42:08 *there’s nothing there* May 08 18:42:36 * Morgan reaches out with his magic May 08 18:43:31 *there’s still nothing May 08 18:44:13 * Morgan starts moving again May 08 18:45:04 *it happens a few times until he’s finally out of the creepy woods* May 08 18:45:48 * Morgan mutters, heading for the idol May 08 18:46:39 *there’s no one around, so he gets to it easily May 08 18:47:44 * Morgan lays the creature down, before moving to Neds house, knocking on the door May 08 18:48:29 *it must be midnight by now* May 08 18:48:39 * Molly is now known as Ned May 08 18:48:57 * Ned comes to the door carrying a shotgun May 08 18:48:59 * Morgan waits, keeping an eye on the creature May 08 18:49:43 yes? May 08 18:50:08 You'd better come. Your son too May 08 18:51:02 * Ned nods, going back indoors May 08 18:51:42 * Morgan waits, watching the creature May 08 18:52:27 *it is very dead May 08 18:53:00 * Morgan waits May 08 18:53:54 * Ned appears with Horst, who looks half asleep May 08 18:54:08 * Morgan moves away toward the idol May 08 18:55:28 Horst: Is that the Bockdaemon? May 08 18:55:51 You had the vision kid, you tell me May 08 18:56:44 *He looks at it before nodding* How did you do that? May 08 18:57:56 I swung a sword really hard May 08 18:59:09 *Horst smiles* Thank you for saving our town May 08 19:00:35 Kind of my job... or will be... now that things gone, you can take down the idol and we can avoid religious fanatics coming May 08 19:04:21 *he goes with him towards the idol* I did a good job though, didn’t I? May 08 19:05:17 * Morgan nods May 08 19:05:20 Yes, I think you did May 08 19:07:16 * Ned nods, looking at the sculpture when they get there “It’s good work, it’s a shame” May 08 19:08:19 It is very good work, but if it stays up, trouble will make its way here May 08 19:10:08 * Ned nods “There’s no reason to keep it” May 08 19:10:17 *Horst looks a bit sad* May 08 19:11:28 What bothers you Horst? May 08 19:13:03 *He shrugs* I just did a lot of work to make it, and I don’t want to throw it away or burn it May 08 19:15:37 * Morgan nods May 08 19:15:44 It cant stay up I'm afraid May 08 19:25:41 * Ned looks at the creature “it’s mostly bones” May 08 19:26:37 There were... offspring. I dealt with them too. May 08 19:26:56 * Ned nods grimly May 08 19:27:11 there could be more of them out there then May 08 19:28:30 Possibly, but I wouldn't think so... I didn't see any evidence of it anyway May 08 19:31:28 * Ned nods May 08 19:31:33 time will tell May 08 19:31:56 * Morgan nods May 08 19:32:09 Aye it will May 08 19:34:28 *Horst stands beside the sculpture, looking at the monster* I was right May 08 19:34:49 Looks that way doesn't it May 08 19:36:23 *Horst nods, smiling* May 08 19:37:36 Come on, I'll help you take it down May 08 19:39:45 *they manage to get it over, and Volla’s face is turned towards Morgan May 08 19:39:50 Now what? May 08 19:40:50 Lets find somewhere for it, it'll need to be broken up... maybe it can be dried and used for firewood? May 08 19:43:21 *Horst sighs* I wish we didn’t have to May 08 19:43:53 Is it just the work you put into it? May 08 19:46:53 H: *he shrugs* it’s just that it looked just like her May 08 19:49:26 * Morgan nods May 08 19:49:35 I am sorry about it... but it must be done May 08 19:51:45 *the boy nods sadly whilst his father puts his hand on his shoulder* N: Make something new, son. Maybe the Holy Virgin May 08 19:52:41 * Morgan nods May 08 19:52:50 I'm sure the priest would happily display that prominently May 08 19:54:40 *Horst nods again* okay May 08 19:56:31 * Morgan nods May 08 19:56:32 Good lad May 08 19:57:22 If I thought we could hide it well enough, I’d try that, but it’s too much risk May 08 20:00:17 * Morgan nods May 08 20:00:19 I think so, yes May 08 20:01:24 * Ned nods May 08 20:01:37 What do you want use to do with it? May 08 20:02:44 Dry it out, chop it up and use it for firewood. May 08 20:03:59 * Ned nods “we’ll put it in the woods then” May 08 20:04:13 * Morgan nods May 08 20:04:28 I think I'm going to find my way back to my room May 08 20:05:28 * Ned nods “Thank you, your Excellency “ May 08 20:05:41 * Morgan smiles a little May 08 20:05:58 I'll see what I can do about getting the church some funding for repairs May 08 20:06:34 * Ned nods “we’d appreciate that” May 08 20:07:13 * Morgan nods May 08 20:07:19 Come get me if there's any issues overnight May 08 20:07:54 Yes, your Excellency May 08 20:08:29 * Morgan inclines his head, heading toward the inn to try the door May 08 20:09:32 *it’s locked* May 08 20:09:54 * Morgan sighs, going to climb the drainpipe to his room May 08 20:10:56 *this he does manage May 08 20:11:18 * Morgan goes to wash his hands May 08 20:12:06 *the water is really cold May 08 20:13:57 * Morgan splashes his face before going to knock quietly on Mainz door May 08 20:16:07 *He comes to the door* May 08 20:16:13 * Ned is now known as Mainz May 08 20:16:19 We'll be leaving in the mornign May 08 20:16:31 * Mainz nods “You found it?” May 08 20:16:56 * Morgan nods May 08 20:16:57 I did May 08 20:19:35 * Mainz nods, smiling “There was nothing much going on that it was a cover for, though those girls are earning some money on the side” May 08 20:19:45 Oh? May 08 20:21:24 There were a couple of men here getting the benefit of some unsupervised time with willing young ladies May 08 20:22:20 That doesn't really surprise me if I'm honest May 08 20:23:54 * Mainz nods May 08 20:24:19 I was offered a big discount, but I turned it down May 08 20:26:24 * Morgan nods May 08 20:26:29 Probably wise May 08 20:27:08 * Mainz nods “leaving at dawn, or later?” May 08 20:27:40 Probably best have some breakfast May 08 20:28:10 * Mainz nods May 08 20:28:18 what was it then? May 08 20:28:55 Are you sure you want to ask that? May 08 20:29:32 * Mainz nods May 08 20:36:11 * Morgan nods a little May 08 20:36:15 Half goat half man May 08 20:36:43 * Mainz nods “what happened to it?” May 08 20:36:59 * Morgan smiles a little May 08 20:37:00 I did May 08 20:38:43 * Mainz nods “No more problems in this town then” May 08 20:39:30 We'll see I suppose May 08 20:40:29 * Mainz nods “what about the idol?” May 08 20:41:52 Already taken down. Going to be left to dry out then it'll be used for firewood May 08 20:42:21 * Mainz nods May 08 20:42:30 Success all round then May 08 20:44:57 We'll see if it holds May 08 20:45:47 * Mainz nods May 08 20:46:04 Best hit the hay for a long day then May 08 20:47:19 * Morgan nods May 08 20:47:24 I'll see you in the morning May 08 20:47:58 Good night, your Excellency May 08 20:50:09 * Morgan inclines his head, heading back into his room and locking the door before climbing onto the bed May 08 20:50:48 *it’s late, and everything is very quiet* May 08 20:51:09 * Morgan yawns, checking the mirror May 08 20:52:08 *it says “I hope you’re alright. I waited until midnight, but you must still be busy. I miss you, Mxx” May 08 20:53:46 "Didn't miss you by much. Been a long day. All being well, we'll be on our way tomorrow. I love you" May 08 20:54:21 *nothing changes* May 08 20:54:34 * Morgan packs it away before trying to settle May 08 20:55:35 *he falls asleep fairly quickly, and finds himself in a hyper-realistic wheat field where a goat is nibbling his trousers* May 08 20:55:51 * Morgan leans down, stroking it May 08 20:56:49 *it bleats. He feels like he’s being watched May 08 20:57:05 * Morgan stands up, looking around May 08 20:59:06 * Mainz is now known as Volla May 08 20:59:14 * Volla is watching him May 08 20:59:42 * Morgan leans down, picking up the goat gently and stroking it May 08 20:59:47 I wondered if I might see you May 08 21:01:27 * Volla smiles. Her blonde hair looks very shiny May 08 21:02:26 I wasn’t expecting to be seeing you so soon May 08 21:03:06 No? May 08 21:04:41 I am glad I have May 08 21:05:03 Because I'm a delight, I know May 08 21:06:55 * Volla smiles “I didn’t mean for that boy to see me” May 08 21:07:56 No? How did that happen? May 08 21:09:25 I was looking here for one of my siblings for our investigation, and he saw me through a window May 08 21:10:17 Hiding out in linsbad?! May 08 21:11:04 My kind wander sometimes May 08 21:11:34 * Morgan nods May 08 21:11:52 I can appreciate that. I did wonder if it was some clever way of getting me to come and deal with the bockdaemon May 08 21:12:25 No, little one, I would have asked if I had wanted that of you May 08 21:13:06 * Morgan nods May 08 21:13:18 Thing is, if he hadn't seen you, they'd have gone on being terrorised by that thing May 08 21:13:34 * Volla nods May 08 21:14:00 I do not know where it came from May 08 21:14:17 -thats- troubling May 08 21:15:32 * Volla smiles May 08 21:15:40 I don’t know everything May 08 21:16:26 Thats even more disturbing... I thought gods were omniscient May 08 21:17:58 I have been disconnected from Theah Main a long time. If you wish to know, I will find out May 08 21:18:37 * Morgan shakes his head May 08 21:18:51 It doesn't matter... though... there is something I would very much like to know the location of... May 08 21:19:35 yes? May 08 21:20:39 Horatio Blacks daughter May 08 21:21:24 Jessie... May 08 21:21:41 I believe so May 08 21:24:41 She is in Ussura, in a boarding school May 08 21:25:34 Why? May 08 21:26:23 To hide her May 08 21:26:38 By who? -from- who? May 08 21:29:24 Her Mother, and from people who would harm her to get leverage over her mother May 08 21:29:40 Why hide her from her father? May 08 21:29:58 To keep him from also being a pawn May 08 21:30:12 * Morgan strokes the goat May 08 21:30:19 Who's the mother? May 08 21:32:14 Her name is Serena Black May 08 21:32:30 * Morgan shrugs May 08 21:32:37 Doesn't ring any bells to be honest May 08 21:33:35 * Volla nods May 08 21:34:14 He will be in danger if he gets involved May 08 21:34:44 Who seeks to leverage her? May 08 21:35:23 Enemies of Eisen May 08 21:37:06 * Morgan smiles a little May 08 21:37:12 Doesn't really narrow it down so much as you think May 08 21:39:22 She is part of a secret society May 08 21:40:48 Who isn't these days May 08 21:41:25 That is why she is hidden May 08 21:41:39 * Morgan nods May 08 21:41:46 Is she one of Sophia's Daughters? May 08 21:43:38 Yes May 08 21:46:43 Well... thats a problem May 08 21:47:39 These things are very complicated. He does not know she is alive May 08 21:48:04 No... he's just spent years searching for his daughter... May 08 21:49:12 Yes May 08 21:49:53 * Morgan shakes his head, sighing May 08 21:51:45 It isn’t right for him to be separated from his child May 08 21:52:19 No, it isn't May 08 21:53:37 But the danger of trying to get to her is very high May 08 21:54:01 Her safety is paramount May 08 21:55:18 * Volla nods May 08 21:55:26 She is safe in the boarding school May 08 21:55:55 * Morgan nods May 08 21:57:47 Thats the most important thing May 08 21:58:46 * Volla nods May 08 22:01:02 *the goat nips him, which wakes him* May 08 22:02:48 * Morgan stretches, working out the time May 08 22:03:12 *he’s been asleep less than half an hour* May 08 22:03:36 Ah for crying out loud May 08 22:03:43 * Morgan shifts, trying to settle again May 08 22:04:13 *he starts to dream, but it doesn't feel like a dream, it feels like reality. He has his mouth on Molly's neck, and three rough fingers inside her as she's sat on a couch and he's knelt in front of her, wanting her. She smells pregnant, but then he realises three things. She doesn't smell like Rosewater, and she doesn't feel the same inside, and she's very heavily pregnant. May 08 22:05:23 * Morgan frowns, backing up a little May 08 22:05:32 *Dietlinde draws a sharp breath, moving her hips back a little* That's too much. May 08 22:05:49 * Morgan looks confused briefly May 08 22:05:53 I'm sorry my love May 08 22:06:20 * Volla is now known as Dietlinde May 08 22:06:29 * Dietlinde smiles “it’s alright” May 08 22:07:30 Are you alright? May 08 22:08:39 * Dietlinde nods. Things aren't right here, the couch they'd made love on on this day when she'd been at the end of her increasing wasn't this one in the parlour, it had been the one in her sewing room. But only two people knew that. Molly certainly didn't. The house also smells of fresh hot blackberry crumble just as Molly makes it* May 08 22:09:53 * Morgan looks around May 08 22:11:24 *It’s all just a little bit neater, a bit more perfect than it had been. He realises that he has full sensation in his back and his shirt sits smoothly on it, as if it has been somehow wiped from his history* May 08 22:12:10 Ummm... excuse me a minute, I need a drink May 08 22:13:54 * Dietlinde looks disappointed “shall I make it?” May 08 22:15:38 No no, I just need some water. I won't be long May 08 22:17:13 * Dietlinde nods, putting her dress back in order May 08 22:18:53 * Morgan gets up, going to get some water, looking around May 08 22:19:47 *the kitchen is like it was, but again, just a little smarter, a little sturdier. There is indeed a freshly baked pie here May 08 22:20:31 * Morgan frowns, pinching himself hard May 08 22:21:17 *Nothing changes* May 08 22:21:36 * Morgan moves outside May 08 22:24:49 *The garden is lovely. The pink carnations he was growing by the door have flourished, the lavender bush is bigger and smells even nicer than before. There’s a vegetable patch that looks very productive too, and a tree he didn’t have that has a low swing suitable for a toddler of Jana’s age May 08 22:25:05 What the hells going on May 08 22:28:03 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 08 22:47:10 * Dietlinde has quit (Read error: EOF from client)