**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jul 19 06:57:22 2026 Jul 19 06:57:22 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jul 19 07:22:31 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 19 07:24:13 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jul 19 09:30:48 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 19 10:17:07 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jul 19 11:57:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 19 12:01:20 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jul 19 12:19:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 19 17:45:19 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jul 19 19:14:57 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Jul 19 19:16:17 Sleep well Jul 19 19:16:17 Thank you, I will Jul 19 19:16:17 *she goes and settles, seemingly asleep quite quickly* Jul 19 19:16:17 * Morgan sets himself up sat in a corner of the room Jul 19 19:16:17 *she looks very young with her eyes closed, and just for a moment he can imagine another life, one where they really are husband and wife, and their lives are happy and full of hope* Jul 19 19:16:20 * Morgan scowls, berating himself before closing his eyes Jul 19 19:16:22 *he falls asleep easier than expected, and is heavily so for many hours until he wakes within the dream with a sense of unease* Jul 19 19:16:24 * Morgan opens his eyes, looking around Jul 19 19:16:26 *the room is pretty dark, but the sheets are completely flat Jul 19 19:16:28 * Morgan gets up quietly, going looking for her Jul 19 19:16:30 *there’s no sign of her in the room, nor the taproom. It must be about three in the morning, no staff anymore either Jul 19 19:16:33 * Morgan scowls, going outside Jul 19 19:16:35 *there’s one drunk in the gutter* Jul 19 19:16:37 * Morgan nudges him Jul 19 19:16:39 * Molly is now known as drunk Jul 19 19:16:41 whaaa? Jul 19 19:16:43 Where did the girl go? Jul 19 19:16:45 Th’ redhead. Jul 19 19:16:49 * Morgan nods Jul 19 19:16:51 twards th’ river Jul 19 19:16:53 * Morgan nods, heading that way Jul 19 19:16:55 *he gets only a few steps before the ground beneath his feet starts to quake hard, knocking him off balance Jul 19 19:16:58 * Morgan stumbles Jul 19 19:17:00 Wasssat?! Jul 19 19:17:02 * Morgan looks around Jul 19 19:17:04 *there’s a very loud crack of thunder, and the air smells odd, like a storm, but also like the stagnant air of underground caves, wet and metallic* Jul 19 19:17:07 *the drunk cowers* Nooooo! It is the End Of Days!!! Jul 19 19:17:09 * Morgan tries to remain standing, looking around Jul 19 19:17:11 *its so dark that it strains his eyes, but the serial flashes of lightning that follow are agonisingly bright. The stone beneath him groans and heaves Jul 19 19:17:14 * Morgan shields his eyes, setting off toward the river Jul 19 19:17:18 *he hears Eisen shouting * Jul 19 19:17:20 “try to get the rope around her!” Jul 19 19:17:22 * Morgan starts running Jul 19 19:17:24 *there’s more shouting as they try to do this, and then the sounds of an organised pulling on rope, familiar from objectionist navy ships Jul 19 19:17:27 * Morgan slides to a halt to look Jul 19 19:17:29 *there are lanterns here. A blond man stands out instantly, familiar even though Morgan hasn’t seen him for six months, but then who would forget their best friend?* Jul 19 19:17:32 Shit. Jul 19 19:17:34 * Morgan looks toward the water Jul 19 19:17:36 *they still hauling something up, about person size. Someone else says “Fuck! she’s got some rocks tied to her!” Jul 19 19:17:39 * Morgan watches seriously Jul 19 19:17:41 *they keep working until HH and a few others get her over the rail and onto the deck. Then it’s very quiet aside from another low angry rumble Jul 19 19:17:44 * Morgan looks around Jul 19 19:17:48 *there’s a few more people appearing from other ships to see what the fuss is about Jul 19 19:17:50 * Morgan watches quietly Jul 19 19:17:52 *someone approaches him* Any idea what’s goin’ on? Jul 19 19:17:54 * Morgan shrugs Jul 19 19:17:57 Looks like she jumped in Jul 19 19:17:59 M: Any idea who it is? Jul 19 19:18:01 * Morgan nods Jul 19 19:18:03 Aye Jul 19 19:18:05 *he hears someone thud down off the ship, and spots HH making haste towards the harbour master’s office Jul 19 19:18:08 * Morgan watches him go before making his way toward the ship Jul 19 19:18:09 * drunk is now known as sailor Jul 19 19:18:11 * sailor is stood at the top of the gangplank Jul 19 19:18:13 * Morgan slowly makes his way up Jul 19 19:18:15 How is she? Jul 19 19:18:19 * sailor shakes his head “impossible to survive that weighted down” Jul 19 19:18:21 * Morgan nods a little, turning and going back down the gangplank and away from the ship Jul 19 19:18:23 *the thunder continues. The air feels hotter than it should for this time of night* Jul 19 19:18:25 * Morgan frowns, looking around slowly Jul 19 19:18:27 *he sees HH walk the harbour master to the ship, his shoulders sagged* Jul 19 19:18:29 * Morgan watches them Jul 19 19:18:31 *As if he senses it, HH looks in his direction * Jul 19 19:18:33 * Morgan stands still Jul 19 19:18:35 *HH looks a moment, then heads back onto the ship* Jul 19 19:19:29 * Morgan watches him leaving quietly Jul 19 19:21:56 *it takes a few minutes, but a few men then leave the ship looking purposeful. One with a limp and wide brimmed hat approaches him* Jul 19 19:22:20 * Morgan watches him Jul 19 19:23:54 *his accent is northern Eisen, similar to Insel but not quite right, speaking Avalonian* You here bout the girl? Jul 19 19:24:43 * Morgan nods a little Jul 19 19:25:30 *he can’t see the man’s face in the dark, but he knows the set of HHs shoulders the moment he shrugs on one side* How come? Jul 19 19:26:58 November third, sixteen forty three... Jul 19 19:29:43 July twenty fourth, sixteen fifty four. *This must be the date they met, thought the exact number had escaped him* Jul 19 19:30:07 My point... is that yesterday was no the day I was born... Jul 19 19:30:28 * Molly is now known as HH Jul 19 19:30:49 Just had to work long enough that ya didn’t run away. Again. Jul 19 19:31:25 * Morgan shrugs a little, glancing around Jul 19 19:31:45 *it’s pretty dark, no one is paying them attention* Jul 19 19:31:53 Who is she to you? Jul 19 19:32:04 * Morgan looks around slower, looking for the purposeful looking men Jul 19 19:32:14 What does it matter? Jul 19 19:32:21 *they seem to be headed into town* Jul 19 19:32:36 Matters how gently I gotta break the news. Jul 19 19:32:46 She's dead Jul 19 19:33:01 yeah. sorry man Jul 19 19:33:18 * Morgan nods Jul 19 19:33:41 Only met her yesterday... was going to get her somewhere safe Jul 19 19:34:30 Just an acquaintance then. Harbour master reckons she’s just got married, her husband a piece of shit? Jul 19 19:34:54 probably Jul 19 19:35:15 That’d explain offing herself Jul 19 19:35:37 Not really... she wanted to die before that Jul 19 19:37:34 * HH nods Jul 19 19:38:10 They’ll let him know so he can... *he draws a breath* yeah, get her buried. Jul 19 19:38:34 I suppose so Jul 19 19:39:41 * HH nods a moment before he says “what are you doin here anyow? Jul 19 19:40:10 Could ask you the same Jul 19 19:42:07 workin’ on a ship. Sometimes a man needs t’get away from his Ma Jul 19 19:42:25 I suppose Jul 19 19:42:59 Now you’ve asked me, so why are you here? Jul 19 19:43:33 * Morgan shrugs Jul 19 19:43:38 Somewhere to be Jul 19 19:44:17 you should be at home Jul 19 19:45:21 And I shouldn't be a widower Jul 19 19:46:15 no. Edward’s been banished and cut off Jul 19 19:46:27 Why? Jul 19 19:46:40 murder Jul 19 19:46:47 Of? Jul 19 19:46:59 oh fuck you, you know full well. Jul 19 19:47:17 * Morgan slumps Jul 19 19:47:25 Didn't know if maybe he'd done it to someone else Jul 19 19:47:50 Didn’t have time. Jul 19 19:48:35 * Morgan nods a little Jul 19 19:50:01 If he’s spotted in Sudlachenburg again he’ll be executed Jul 19 19:50:30 * Morgan nods Jul 19 19:51:48 Everyone’s looking for you Jul 19 19:52:52 * Morgan nods Jul 19 19:52:58 I only just avoided Yensid Jul 19 19:53:27 They want you home Jul 19 19:53:42 I'm sure they do Jul 19 19:54:28 yeah, I figured that’d be your answer Jul 19 19:55:09 They ostracised me for years, man, what do they expect Jul 19 19:56:07 A second chance. Yer Ma has been really upset over it all, like Can’t-Get-out-of-bed upset Jul 19 19:57:47 * Morgan clenches his fists Jul 19 19:57:57 And thats fair is it? Jul 19 19:58:55 Oviously not, but that’s where it stands now Jul 19 20:01:07 Part of me wants to say its tough luck, they had their chance Jul 19 20:02:42 You could, yeah... Jul 19 20:03:45 * Morgan looks away Jul 19 20:03:48 I don't know Jul 19 20:05:14 *he sees them bring her body down the gangplank, and gets a odd, dizzying feeling. This is his wife, and again he’s not saved or protected someone he promised to Jul 19 20:07:19 * Morgan stumbles forward, shaking his head Jul 19 20:08:08 * HH puts his arm around Morgan’s shoulders to steady him Jul 19 20:08:11 hey... Jul 19 20:09:26 Sorry just... dizzy Jul 19 20:09:55 Man, you never have t’ say sorry with me Jul 19 20:11:07 I tried to save her... she was gonna be hanged... fat lot of good I did Jul 19 20:11:27 Ahh man *he pulls Morgan into a hug* Jul 19 20:12:50 * Morgan just leans against him numbly Jul 19 20:14:24 She’s at peace man... *he says quieter* they’re all at peace Jul 19 20:15:35 But they shouldn't be... they should be here... I should've protected them Jul 19 20:16:30 we just didn’t fuckin know, man. Jul 19 20:18:11 * Morgan shrugs Jul 19 20:18:14 I should ha e Jul 19 20:19:28 Nah, me an Grunhelm should have Jul 19 20:20:53 Her parents won't give a damn... they disowned her Jul 19 20:21:46 the husband though? Jul 19 20:22:50 Technically... me Jul 19 20:23:18 what? *he looks at him at arms length* Jul 19 20:23:58 Only way to keep her from the gallows. Was gonna set her up somewhere with some money so she could be free Jul 19 20:25:53 * HH nods “Were you actually -married- married though? Guessin not, if you only just met her” Jul 19 20:26:28 Oh, that, no... no, don't be daft Jul 19 20:26:51 Priest did his thing, with the wrong name, obviously, but thats it Jul 19 20:27:57 * HH nods Jul 19 20:28:16 We better deal with getting her buried then Jul 19 20:28:53 If someone hadn't all but emptied my account, maybe she'd have had more hope Jul 19 20:31:02 Yeah, tried to tell him that was stupid, but y’ know how he is Jul 19 20:32:38 Arrogant, know it all, bull headed Jul 19 20:33:42 Yep. Scared now though, Jul 19 20:33:57 Why? Jul 19 20:35:04 if Edward comes back, he’s gonna have to have him executed. You’re gone, only one left after you is yer cousin’s kid. Risky. Jul 19 20:35:40 * Morgan scratches his forehead Jul 19 20:35:43 Cousins kid? Jul 19 20:37:48 Alarice, her kid Varick Jul 19 20:38:15 I see Jul 19 20:43:33 He could be Veisgraf, Karsten as regent Jul 19 20:44:15 Could I suppose Jul 19 20:46:43 He’s a piece of shit, but yeah. Jul 19 20:46:49 Is he? Jul 19 20:51:19 More Mistresses that breeches Jul 19 20:51:34 * Morgan nods Jul 19 20:51:36 So no honour then Jul 19 20:51:43 Not a drop Jul 19 20:52:43 * Morgan nods a little Jul 19 20:56:17 But hey, it’ll be okay Jul 19 20:56:25 How? Jul 19 20:58:52 * HH shrugs “Not a fuckin clue yet, hopin you’ll come home” Jul 19 20:59:51 I dunno... Jul 19 21:01:35 You gonn’ keep in touch with me though, right? Jul 19 21:01:56 I just... I just want to be with them Jul 19 21:02:41 * HH nods “Tell you a secret... I felt that with Da.” Jul 19 21:02:54 * Morgan nods Jul 19 21:03:01 I don't know how to go on Jul 19 21:03:24 Gotta focus on making them proud, and the people that need ya Jul 19 21:06:05 I tried that, til Yensid got close... and with *he nods towards the ship* Jul 19 21:06:28 it’s a shame, she coulda been good for you Jul 19 21:07:19 Yeah, well, I didn't protect her Jul 19 21:09:03 sometimes y’ can’t save someone who’s determined to die even if it hurts others Jul 19 21:09:19 * Morgan shrugs, looking away Jul 19 21:12:29 *the drunk man comes along with one of the crew* Jul 19 21:12:55 Whats going on there? Jul 19 21:13:41 Not a clue. *the drunk points towards him* Jul 19 21:14:16 Oh, probably the whole find the husband thing Jul 19 21:15:56 * HH nods. It’s actually the harbour master who comes over in the end Jul 19 21:16:06 HM: You’re the husband? Jul 19 21:16:32 I suppose I am Jul 19 21:18:23 HM: Do you want to see your wife’s body? Jul 19 21:18:58 I suppose so Jul 19 21:19:00 *beside him, he can see HH subconsciously shake his head* Jul 19 21:21:31 *The harbour master leads the way. HH says* Hey, man... I’ll wait for you outside, okay? Jul 19 21:22:06 * Morgan nods Jul 19 21:22:08 Yeah okay Jul 19 21:23:40 *he goes to the harbour master’s house where there are some lamps lit. But as he steps indoors, it all looks a bit blue Jul 19 21:24:06 * Morgan looks around Jul 19 21:26:44 *from the table, he can just see a long curl of dark red hair from beneath an old white sheet. That’s when he realises why everything is blue Jul 19 21:27:13 * Morgan tries to wake up Jul 19 21:28:19 *he manages it. They’ve ended up on opposite sides of the big bed, a cool expanse of fabric between them Jul 19 21:29:22 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 19 21:47:48 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client)