10[11:47pm] * @Morgan heads off to find the Eisenfurst 13[11:49pm] < 04adalbrecht > *he's in the breakfast room, eating lunch* 10[11:49pm] * @Morgan wanders over quietly 13[11:50pm] < 04adalbrecht > *he looks up* Good afternoon 08[11:50pm] [ 11:50pm ] adalbrecht (~ident@host86-147-243-249.range86-147.btcentralplus.com) is now known as fischler [11:50pm] < 08@Morgan > your grace 13[11:51pm] < 04fischler > coffee? 10[11:51pm] * @Morgan smirks slightly [11:51pm] < 08@Morgan > am I that predictable? 13[11:53pm] * fischler smiles 13[11:53pm] < 04fischler > yes 13[11:53pm] * fischler pours him a coffee 10[11:53pm] * @Morgan sits down [11:53pm] < 08@Morgan > thank you 13[11:55pm] * fischler slides the cup over, and drinks his own coffee 13[11:55pm] < 04fischler > how is your father? [11:55pm] < 08@Morgan > remarkably chipper 13[11:55pm] < 04fischler > How did he take the news? [11:57pm] < 08@Morgan > not terribly well Session Time: Tue Nov 08 00:00:00 2011 13[12:01am] < 04fischler > I'm not surprised [12:02am] < 08@Morgan > are you certain on the course you wish to take? 13[12:03am] < 04fischler > they should be married. it is the right thing to do. 10[12:03am] * @Morgan sips the coffee, wincing slightly 13[12:04am] < 04fischler > are you intending to object? [12:04am] < 08@Morgan > the thought occured to us... as I said earlier, its putting her in a potentially powerful position 13[12:05am] < 04fischler > I do not see her having any power with him [12:06am] < 08@Morgan > could you see him doing something like this? 13[12:06am] < 04fischler > No [12:07am] < 08@Morgan > then its feasable that you might be proven wrong in your other assertion 13[12:08am] < 04fischler > Less likely [12:08am] < 08@Morgan > but not impossible 13[12:09am] < 04fischler > no 13[12:11am] * fischler folds his arms [12:11am] < 08@Morgan > given that possibility we think it'd be a good idea to put some sort of restrictions on her influene 13[12:11am] < 04fischler > such as? [12:11am] < 08@Morgan > policy changes, taxes, that sort of thing 13[12:13am] < 04fischler > And appoint a trustee in the case of his death and mine when the next heir is a minor 10[12:13am] * @Morgan nods [12:13am] < 08@Morgan > speaking of minors... 13[12:16am] < 04fischler > yes? [12:18am] < 08@Morgan > when Alarice returned here _this_ time, we made an agreement that she would stay until the end of summer, and then Varick would get to choose who he wished to stay with. The condition that she does not abandon him was made. She's done that, thereby surrendering Varick 13[12:20am] * fischler nods slowly, thinking 13[12:20am] < 04fischler > It certainly would not be fair to uproot him again, especially as the atmosphere in my house is likely to be very tense for some months [12:21am] < 08@Morgan > furthermore, he's expressed a wish to remain with myself adn the veisgrafin 13[12:22am] * fischler nods 13[12:23am] < 04fischler > I've been approached in many such situations to write a statement of support to the high court in Freiburg for a legal severance of parental responsibilities 10[12:24am] * @Morgan nods [12:25am] < 08@Morgan > Captain Holzeim is prepared to make a statement as to the behaviour of Alarice 13[12:25am] < 04fischler > You want to legally adopt the boy? [12:25am] < 08@Morgan > yes 13[12:26am] < 04fischler > Does alarice know? 10[12:27am] * @Morgan nods 13[12:29am] * fischler nods 13[12:30am] < 04fischler > I see no reason not to proceed with it. Have your solicitor send me the documents and I'll sign them. I can not force her to agree, only the high court can do that. 10[12:30am] * @Morgan nods [12:30am] < 08@Morgan > I would say that, had these events not happened, I would've been speaking with you about the adoption regardless 13[12:31am] * fischler nods 13[12:31am] < 04fischler > You're unfailingly honest [12:32am] < 08@Morgan > its important to me that people know that when I say something, its the truth 13[12:33am] * fischler nods 13[12:33am] < 04fischler > Was there anything else? [12:33am] < 08@Morgan > two things... one... Alarice's stewardship... we believe it should be removed from her 13[12:35am] < 04fischler > I'd like to see her relinquish both stewardships, after all, the house and lands of Innesbruck are Varick's inheritance too. As a new bride, her thoughts should be on having new heirs for Fischler and being a good hostess. 10[12:36am] * @Morgan shrugs slightly [12:36am] < 08@Morgan > from my perspective I'd like to have her ability to meddle and ruin Varicks future taken away 13[12:37am] * fischler smiles 13[12:37am] < 04fischler > mine is a little more palatable [12:37am] < 08@Morgan > unfailingly honest... 13[12:38am] * fischler nods 13[12:38am] < 04fischler > what was the other thing? [12:39am] < 08@Morgan > your carriage is ready 13[12:39am] * fischler smiles 13[12:39am] < 04fischler > good 13[12:39am] * fischler finishes the coffee [12:39am] < 08@Morgan > I'm waiting until the return of another carriage to start my honeymoon 10[12:40am] * @Morgan sips his coffee 13[12:40am] < 04fischler > I'm grateful 13[12:40am] * fischler grins [12:41am] < 08@Morgan > incidentally... since we're all being reasonable, we'll support your decision 13[12:41am] * fischler nods 13[12:41am] < 04fischler > thank you 13[12:42am] * fischler stands up 10[12:42am] * @Morgan stands 13[12:42am] < 04fischler > I'll see you in the coach yard? 10[12:42am] * @Morgan nods [12:42am] < 08@Morgan > I'll be there 13[12:43am] * fischler nods, heading out of the door and upstairs 10[12:43am] * @Morgan finishes his coffee GAP 13[10:51pm] * adlabrecht looks to morgan. Molly goes over to varick, giving them some privacy [10:53pm] < 08@Morgan > he was finishing his breakfast 13[10:53pm] * adlabrecht nods 13[10:53pm] < 04adlabrecht > and now? [10:53pm] < 08@Morgan > shuffled off to his rooms to get his things 13[10:55pm] < 04adlabrecht > how did your conversation go? [10:55pm] < 08@Morgan > very well 13[10:56pm] * adlabrecht smiles 13[10:56pm] < 04adlabrecht > will you elaborate? 10[11:01pm] * @Morgan shrugs [11:03pm] < 08@Morgan > its more or less what we discussed. He'll limit her ability to make changes 13[11:04pm] < 04adlabrecht > Thats good 10[11:04pm] * @Morgan nods [11:05pm] < 08@Morgan > he's going to remove her stewardship of Kolne and Innesbruck, on the grounds that she should be concentrating on providing the fischler house with an heir 13[11:06pm] * adlabrecht nods 13[11:06pm] < 04adlabrecht > That has to be a primary concern, of course 10[11:06pm] * @Morgan shrugs [11:07pm] < 08@Morgan > I cant say it was my primary concern 13[11:08pm] < 04adlabrecht > You aren't as old as we are though. You will be the same when the time comes [11:09pm] < 08@Morgan > maybe 13[11:10pm] * adlabrecht smiles 13[11:11pm] < 04adlabrecht > And Varick? [11:11pm] < 08@Morgan > he's going to support the adoption 13[11:12pm] < 04adlabrecht > good 13[11:12pm] < 04adlabrecht > are you pleased? 10[11:12pm] * @Morgan nods [11:13pm] < 08@Morgan > I'd be slightly happier if I didn't feel she was being rewarded for her behaviour, but I've got the majority of what I want 13[11:14pm] < 04adlabrecht > You can not win them all [11:18pm] < 08@Morgan > so I keep being told 13[11:19pm] * adlabrecht grins 13[11:19pm] < 04adlabrecht > It does not seem to stop you from trying 10[11:19pm] * @Morgan shakes his head slightly [11:20pm] < 08@Morgan > no, and I dread the day that it does 13[11:22pm] < 04adlabrecht > **fischler comes down just as the coach pulls up. Varick and Molly come back to Morgan's side, and politely say good bye before moving off to one side. 13[11:23pm] < 04adlabrecht > F: Wonderful young lady you have found, Morgan 10[11:23pm] * @Morgan grins [11:23pm] < 08@Morgan > I know 13[11:25pm] < 04adlabrecht > F: She's a credit to Sudlachenburg, and to Eisen 10[11:27pm] * @Morgan nods [11:27pm] < 08@Morgan > I rather think so 13[11:28pm] < 04adlabrecht > F: I'll write and let you know what progress has been made. [11:28pm] < 08@Morgan > thank you, your grace 13[11:30pm] < 04adlabrecht > F: I hope that you will still bring young Varick to see the tree at the end of the summer [11:30pm] < 08@Morgan > I was rather hoping that would still be acceptable... and if we get the chance, I'll give you a tour of the Rose 13[11:33pm] < 04adlabrecht > F: I'd like that, thank you 13[11:35pm] < 04adlabrecht > *he puts out his hand to morgan* 10[11:35pm] * @Morgan takes it 13[11:35pm] < 04adlabrecht > *he shakes it* F: take care of yourselves [11:36pm] < 08@Morgan > and you 13[11:37pm] < 04adlabrecht > *he looks to adalbrecht* Thank you for inviting me to the wedding, and being such a gracious host, as always 13[11:38pm] * adlabrecht shakes his hand also 13[11:38pm] < 04adlabrecht > You're very welcome, Eisenfurst 13[11:39pm] < 04adlabrecht > *Fischler nods, and the grooms load the remainder of his luggage to the carriage. Then he gets in, waving as the carriage drives off* 13[11:39pm] * adlabrecht smiles 13[11:39pm] < 04adlabrecht > ANd that was the end of that [11:40pm] < 08@Morgan > I dont like Maubourg 13[11:42pm] * adlabrecht nods 13[11:42pm] < 04adlabrecht > I don't think many do [11:42pm] < 08@Morgan > twice I've had to explain that if I have something to say about someone, I'll say it, rather than implying it 13[11:43pm] < 04adlabrecht > I dont understand [11:44pm] < 08@Morgan > when I went to play croquet with the Eisenfurst and told him I'm not the sort to just let him win on account of his position, Maubourg got all uppity, saying he didn't like what I was implying 13[11:49pm] < 04adlabrecht > I suppose he assumed you meant he was just that sort... which of course he _is_ [11:49pm] < 08@Morgan > naturally, but if I was going to go as far as implying it, I'd say it flat out 13[11:50pm] < 04adlabrecht > Of course 13[11:52pm] < 04adlabrecht > You'll be able to leave tomorrow 10[11:52pm] * @Morgan nods 13[11:53pm] * adlabrecht strecthes 13[11:54pm] < 04adlabrecht > Well, if theres nothing else, I need to send for Grunhelm and see how the villagers are doing and catch up on paperwork before dinner [11:55pm] < 08@Morgan > as you wish, my lord 13[11:57pm] < 04adlabrecht > We've had our fun and games, now it is back to work for Sudlachenburg 10[11:58pm] * @Morgan nods [11:58pm] < 08@Morgan > if... [11:58pm] < 08@Morgan > if the Eisenfurst hands stewardship to us... or, rather, to you... are you going to deal with it? 13[11:58pm] * adlabrecht grins 13[11:59pm] < 04adlabrecht > No, you're going to 13[11:59pm] < 04adlabrecht > It'll be good practise 10[11:59pm] * @Morgan nods 13[11:59pm] * adlabrecht laughs [11:59pm] < 08@Morgan > I was thinking along those lines Session Time: Wed Nov 16 00:00:00 2011 13[12:00am] < 04adlabrecht > I'll take care of it whilst you're at sea, and find you a decent overseer though [12:01am] < 08@Morgan > just wait and see who he hands it to now 13[12:01am] < 04adlabrecht > Do you _want_ to do it? [12:02am] < 08@Morgan > it'll be good practice... at running the land and juggling it with my ambitions, if I can get them off the ground 13[12:04am] < 04adlabrecht > Then even if it is in my name, I'll be appointing you in my stead 10[12:05am] * @Morgan nods 13[12:07am] < 04adlabrecht > Does that suit you? 10[12:07am] * @Morgan nods 13[12:08am] < 04adlabrecht > Good. Maybe if you have the time, it'd be worth a visit to koln and innesbruck on your honeymoon 10[12:08am] * @Morgan nods [12:08am] < 08@Morgan > not a bad idea 13[12:10am] < 04adlabrecht > Your choice, of course [12:13am] < 08@Morgan > it'd help with preparing Varick, if I know about it 13[12:14am] * adlabrecht nods 13[12:14am] < 04adlabrecht > a good point 10[12:14am] * @Morgan nods [12:14am] < 08@Morgan > thats because I'm clever 13[12:15am] * adlabrecht smiles 13[12:15am] < 04adlabrecht > You realise all this is going to take up a siginificant parts of the next 10 years of your life? [12:16am] < 08@Morgan > your point being? 13[12:19am] < 04adlabrecht > I just wondered if you'd realised how much time it will take before the job is finished [12:19am] < 08@Morgan > but its not a job, is it [12:20am] < 08@Morgan > I've had jobs, they mostly finish when the sun goes down, and then becomes someone elses problem until dawn... but thats not how it is for us 13[12:21am] < 04adlabrecht > no, this is a much longer commitment [12:21am] < 08@Morgan > and its day and night, all year... its not something we choose to do, its something we're _meant_ to do 13[12:23am] * adlabrecht nods 13[12:23am] < 04adlabrecht > Yes 13[12:28am] < 04adlabrecht > Go and enjoy your afternoon. I'll see you at dinner 10[12:29am] * @Morgan nods 13[12:29am] * adlabrecht goes inside the house 10[12:31am] * @Morgan wanders over to Molly and Varick