**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jun 26 17:18:07 2026 Jun 26 17:18:07 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jun 26 19:53:38 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Jun 26 19:55:54 D: I am Tom Arnsworth. Are you going to take responsibility for her? Jun 26 19:55:54 Yes, I am Jun 26 19:55:54 On behalf of the Catterick estate Jun 26 19:55:54 D: I don’t believe it works that way Jun 26 19:55:54 Well, if it carries on, she'll be confessing to the original sin, and this farce will look even more ridiculous Jun 26 19:55:58 I have offered that he can marry her and take responsibility that way Jun 26 19:56:00 *The defender looks at Morgan hopefully* Jun 26 19:56:02 You try to justify yourself to your staff... oh dear. Right, I'll see you in precisely four hours... don't bother dressing up Jun 26 19:56:03 *The defender grabs his arm* Please, if you leave she’s going to lose Jun 26 19:56:05 Yes, because the judge is inept and will pay for that with his life upon my return Jun 26 19:56:09 *The defender sighs* Perhaps if you talked to her... She wouldn’t be any trouble for you, all of this is not her fault Jun 26 19:56:12 This useless, corrupt sack of patheticness has made everyone's beds... so, I'm afraid, she's going to die. And then so is he, his family ruined, his property seized.... Jun 26 19:56:15 * Disconnected (). Jun 26 19:58:05 *The defender nods* I will assure the prisoner you do not intend to take Responsibility for her Jun 26 19:58:34 I intended to, just not in the manner this idiot proposes Jun 26 19:59:19 *the defender nods, bowing to the magistrate before going* Jun 26 20:00:11 * Morgan looks the judge over before taking out his pocket watch Jun 26 20:00:43 Four hours then, then his absolute miscarriage of justice can be...dealt with Jun 26 20:01:15 *The Magistrate says nothing, not seeming to believe him* Jun 26 20:01:44 * Morgan watches him for a moment Jun 26 20:01:50 Or you could see sense Jun 26 20:02:04 * Molly is now known as Magistrate Jun 26 20:02:17 The trial will continue Jun 26 20:02:31 * Morgan puts his pocket watch away Jun 26 20:02:37 Then you'll die... Jun 26 20:02:44 * Morgan takes out a length of wire Jun 26 20:02:53 Maybe I'll just save myself a few hours Jun 26 20:02:59 * Magistrate frowns Jun 26 20:03:33 I would consider carefully whether threatening a man of the law is in your interest Jun 26 20:04:04 * Morgan smiles Jun 26 20:04:20 Merely doing what I said I would, just saving myself a few hours of travelling Jun 26 20:04:49 I will have you arrested unless you desist. Jun 26 20:06:38 I'm sure it'll be a great comfort to you in the afterlife that you tried... Not that you'll be reaching Theus, of course... Jun 26 20:07:14 *the defender comes back* she’d like to speak to you Jun 26 20:08:17 * Morgan shrugs Jun 26 20:08:36 Let's hope I don't need to come back here. It'd go... badly. Jun 26 20:09:46 *the defender leads the way to where she’s stood. As on first glance, his heart skips again. Her blue eyes look weary, and she’s stood just as she was Jun 26 20:10:34 Yes? Jun 26 20:10:45 * Magistrate is now known as Molly Jun 26 20:10:58 * Molly watches him “I wanted to say thank you” Jun 26 20:11:33 For? Jun 26 20:11:59 For caring enough to intervene. You are a good man. Jun 26 20:13:09 Oh far from it Jun 26 20:13:37 * Molly shakes her head “I think you are” Jun 26 20:14:35 Yes, well, you are confessing to crimes you clearly haven't committed Jun 26 20:15:11 * Molly shrugs a little “It does not matter” Jun 26 20:17:40 Clearly Jun 26 20:23:23 * Molly nods “So I thank you, but you mustn’t fight it.” She watches him with sad eyes “I can’t keep going” Jun 26 20:24:22 Well, its up to you, but its not just your life on the line now Jun 26 20:24:38 why isn’t it? Jun 26 20:25:14 Because I told the judge if he carries on with this farce and you die, I'll come back and kill him Jun 26 20:25:59 * Molly looks alarmed “Oh please don’t! Please, let me have the peace I seek” Jun 26 20:27:35 * Morgan shrugs Jun 26 20:29:54 * Molly reaches out, touching his forearm “I don’t want anyone else to suffer, but I can’t bear to suffer like this myself anymore... I know it’s hard to understand” Jun 26 20:30:22 Not even slightly Jun 26 20:33:16 * Molly watches his eyes. Hers are like cloudy cool days at sea, blue and greyish. “I’ve lost my family, friends, and my whole community hate me. I will spend all my life waiting for the next betrayal and then next time I’m thrown out to fend for myself. You can’t imagine how -lonely- that is” Jun 26 20:34:54 * Morgan shrugs Jun 26 20:34:57 If you say so Jun 26 20:35:23 Please, you will let me go? Jun 26 20:36:25 * Morgan shrugs Jun 26 20:36:32 Do what you like... everyone does anyway Jun 26 20:36:38 * Morgan turns, moving away Jun 26 20:37:06 *Neither the young woman or the lawyer stop him Jun 26 20:38:23 * Morgan heads back toward the judges chambers, pausing to shout "She wants to die, you want to murder her, you deserve eachother" Jun 26 20:39:10 *there’s a stunned silence at this* Jun 26 20:39:42 * Morgan moves to the edge of the room, looking thoroughly disgusted with everyone Jun 26 20:40:39 *he’s still not interrupted. the crowd outside are still trying to get back in to see the drama Jun 26 20:41:02 * Morgan shoves people out of the way as he moves toward the doors Jun 26 20:41:50 *people start moving out of the way, and then he’s outside by himself, no one paying him attention Jun 26 20:45:11 * Morgan goes to wait by the gallows, surreptitiously pouring black powder from a small pouch onto it Jun 26 20:45:39 *he doesn’t get caught Jun 26 20:47:55 * Morgan glances around as he gets out his tinderbox Jun 26 20:48:26 *still no one is watching Jun 26 20:48:46 * Morgan sets it alight Jun 26 20:49:55 *it catches well, starting to smoke Jun 26 20:50:01 * Morgan wanders away Jun 26 20:51:08 *he’s well away by the time people start panicking and shouting for water* Jun 26 20:51:28 * Morgan watches it quietly Jun 26 20:53:01 *the people are working to put it out when he thinks “what would Dietlinde think of his actions today?” Jun 26 20:53:30 * Morgan scowls Jun 26 20:53:39 Nothing because she's dead Jun 26 20:56:11 *he’d planned to live in a way that honoured her, is that what this is? what would she have told him to do? Jun 26 20:58:46 * Morgan mutters, striding back toward the courthouse Jun 26 20:58:56 Thats all very well, but thats what got you killed, isn't it Jun 26 20:59:48 *the court seems to be back in session* Jun 26 21:01:26 * Morgan strides forward, pushing people out of the way Jun 26 21:05:46 *people grumble but move* Jun 26 21:08:20 * Morgan moves into plain sight of the judge Jun 26 21:08:52 *the magistrate watches him. Everyone else is too* Jun 26 21:09:48 I will acquiesce... which is just as well as your gallows are on fire Jun 26 21:11:08 *the crowd looks torn, and some leave. Others watch as Molly sighs, and the Magistrate nods* Guards, take her to church. Jun 26 21:12:00 *people mumble again. They sound disappointed to be denied the spectacle Jun 26 21:12:10 * Morgan turns, looking at them Jun 26 21:12:24 If you're looking for some death today, by all means, stay here and moan, there'll be plenty... Jun 26 21:13:14 *they file out. He hears a few snippets where people wonder who he is, and whether he’s insane* Jun 26 21:14:52 * Morgan stares at the judge Jun 26 21:15:06 -you- I will not forget... when its time. Jun 26 21:15:59 *he just nods. Molly is hauled roughly from her spot by two burly guards Jun 26 21:16:39 * Morgan looks over at them Jun 26 21:16:50 If there are any bruises on her, you will find you have matching ones Jun 26 21:17:50 *one of them says quietly, but not quietly enough* he’ll be checking over every inch of her soon Jun 26 21:18:07 * Morgan pulls out a pistol, aiming it square at the mans face Jun 26 21:18:10 Say that again Jun 26 21:18:47 *the remaining people scatter rapidly with shouts of alarm. The magistrate looks affronted Jun 26 21:18:57 Guard: I- I didn’t say anything! Jun 26 21:19:27 Best not... I doubt your brains want to see daylight Jun 26 21:19:42 G: yessir Jun 26 21:20:23 * Morgan lowers it but doesn't put it away Jun 26 21:22:25 *they’re gentler with her as they walk her across the square. The gallows are still burning, and she glances at them once before lowering her head and being walked into the church. The Magistrate follows at a distance Jun 26 21:23:43 * Morgan glances at the gallows Jun 26 21:24:42 *it’s burning well, unusable Jun 26 21:25:04 Pity that... Jun 26 21:26:04 *the magistrate waits for him to enter the church Jun 26 21:26:47 * Morgan moves inside, looking around Jun 26 21:29:32 *it’s quiet, cold. The guards have taken her to the priest where she stands just as statue-like as in the courtroom Jun 26 21:31:35 * Morgan makes his way forward Jun 26 21:31:55 *the priest looks put out* Do you even know this girl? Jun 26 21:32:07 * Morgan blinks slowly Jun 26 21:32:24 Do your job or you'll be meeting your employer sooner than expected Jun 26 21:33:11 *The priest huffs, going through the first bit. When he asks if there are any objections, she looks like she might speak* Jun 26 21:35:06 * Morgan sighs Jun 26 21:37:26 *The magistrate says: There are no objections. Jun 26 21:37:41 *The priest nods, looking to Morgan “Your name?” Jun 26 21:38:10 You can call me... Morgan. Jun 26 21:39:42 Priest nods: Mr Morgan, do you take Molly Isabella Forrester to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love and cherish, honour and protect, as long as you both shall live? *the girl in question stares resolutely at the floor at his feet* Jun 26 21:40:01 Aye Jun 26 21:41:09 P: And Molly, do you take Mr Morgan to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love and cherish, honour and obey, as long as you both shall live? *she’s shaking her head a little, but the magistrate says “She does.” Jun 26 21:42:53 * Morgan rolls his eyes Jun 26 21:43:44 *The Priest sighs* Fine, fine. By the power invested in me by the Almighty God, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride Jun 26 21:44:05 Later, thanks Jun 26 21:45:08 *The priest nods, and the Magistrate looks satisfied* M: Very well. The charges are cleared. I wish you all the luck in the world with her, you are going to need it. Jun 26 21:46:00 Oh, you're going to need luck more than I am Jun 26 21:50:45 *the magistrate leaves, and the priest goes back to his room, leaving them alone. She looks upset, and angry Jun 26 21:50:50 Why did you do that?! Jun 26 21:51:15 Its a long story Jun 26 21:51:44 * Molly sobs “I wanted to die!” Jun 26 21:52:24 Yes, I know Jun 26 21:53:29 * Molly sits on a pew, face in her hands Jun 26 21:54:38 * Morgan waits Jun 26 21:56:02 What do I do now? I have nothing to give to you, or anyone! Jun 26 21:57:16 * Morgan shrugs Jun 26 21:57:21 Well, its rather scuppered my plans Jun 26 22:00:22 And mine! I don’t... I don’t even have any other dress! Or any food, or anywhere to live! Jun 26 22:01:36 * Morgan nods Jun 26 22:01:43 Come on, lets go get something to eat Jun 26 22:03:36 * Molly stands, watching him “What is in this for you? You could have had any woman!” Jun 26 22:05:12 * Morgan shrugs Jun 26 22:05:19 Come on, lets get out of this place Jun 26 22:05:52 * Molly walks along slightly behind him “I still might decide not to live.” Jun 26 22:07:44 Well, thats up to you isn't it Jun 26 22:08:01 It’d save you a lot of trouble Jun 26 22:09:30 Not especially Jun 26 22:09:53 * Molly looks to him when they get outside Jun 26 22:09:58 where do you live? Jun 26 22:12:38 Thats... difficult to answer... Jun 26 22:13:08 * Molly looks concerned Jun 26 22:13:17 You do have a house? Jun 26 22:13:57 Not around here Jun 26 22:15:05 * Molly looks relieved “We’re leaving Tawstock. That’s good” Jun 26 22:16:37 I was -supposed- to be getting a job here Jun 26 22:17:00 * Molly pales “You don’t have a job or a trade?” Jun 26 22:18:29 * Morgan sighs Jun 26 22:18:33 Not here Jun 26 22:18:56 * Molly watches the gallows burn Jun 26 22:19:25 We can go to Kingston. I can make some money for us in the brothel there Jun 26 22:19:45 Is there a bank here? Jun 26 22:19:58 * Molly nods, giving him directions Jun 26 22:20:44 * Morgan heads that way Jun 26 22:22:10 * Molly follows. People watch them and gossip, so she keeps her head down Jun 26 22:22:48 * Morgan goes into the bank Jun 26 22:23:18 *the bank teller nods at him “Afternoon” Jun 26 22:23:28 * Morgan nods Jun 26 22:23:31 I need to check an account Jun 26 22:23:40 T: Name please? Jun 26 22:24:00 Koertig, Morgan Jun 26 22:24:33 T: Funny name. Foreign? Jun 26 22:24:54 * Morgan stares at him Jun 26 22:24:58 Might be Jun 26 22:25:27 *He goes to check. it’s only him and Molly left. She watches him suspiciously* Jun 26 22:26:37 * Morgan stands still, waiting Jun 26 22:28:04 who ARE you? Jun 26 22:28:54 Just someone who tries to do things right Jun 26 22:30:48 *The teller comes back, with a folded note* Jun 26 22:31:13 T: There’s two hundred guilders in the account Jun 26 22:31:42 * Morgan glances at the note Jun 26 22:31:44 And that? Jun 26 22:31:58 *he hands it over* Jun 26 22:32:04 * Morgan looks at it Jun 26 22:32:17 *it is his father’s handwriting* Jun 26 22:33:11 * Morgan opens it Jun 26 22:36:00 *It says “I have written by hand to every bank in Eisen and Avalon. The rest of your money is safe, and I will give you the funds once I have seen you. Come home, Morgan. Father.” Jun 26 22:36:39 * Morgan screws it up, putting it in his pocket Jun 26 22:36:45 I'll require fifty guilders Jun 26 22:37:41 *the teller organises this, before he looks to Molly* I thought your trial was today Jun 26 22:38:09 * Molly shrugs “I unfortunately hard the charges dropped.” Jun 26 22:38:13 had* Jun 26 22:38:57 *he looks confused but nods, handing over the money* Jun 26 22:39:07 * Morgan nods to him, heading back out Jun 26 22:40:06 * Molly follows Jun 26 22:40:45 We can stay somewhere indoors for the night, that’s not a jail cell? Jun 26 22:40:55 * Morgan nods, looking around Jun 26 22:40:59 While I think, yes Jun 26 22:41:14 *she points to an inn* Jun 26 22:42:15 * Morgan nods, heading towards it Jun 26 22:42:54 *it’s cheap looking. A bored looking young man is at the bar* Jun 26 22:43:03 B: what can I get you? Jun 26 22:43:29 Coffee and some bread and whatever the young lady wants Jun 26 22:43:56 * Molly says “whiskey, please Jun 26 22:44:13 *the man looks her over before shrugging and seeing to it Jun 26 22:44:25 Are we getting a room? Jun 26 22:45:26 Got to stay somewhere I suppose Jun 26 22:46:22 B: You want a room? Jun 26 22:46:55 * Morgan nods Jun 26 22:47:36 *he sees to what they want, then hands Morgan a key* Number seven, up the stairs and right Jun 26 22:48:06 * Morgan nods, moving to a table and sitting down Jun 26 22:49:47 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 26 23:43:40 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)