13[9:42pm] < 04molly > **there are lots of servants milling around and cleaning
 10[9:42pm] * @Morgan collars one and asks for coffee to be brought to his fathers rooms
 13[9:43pm] < 04molly > *the maid heads off to the kitchen. Going up the servants stairs from the kitchen, she arrives at Adalbrechts door the same time as morgan does*
 10[9:44pm] * @Morgan knocks on the door
 08[9:44pm]  [ 9:44pm ]  molly (~ident@host86-147-241-205.range86-147.btcentralplus.com) is now known as adalbrecht
 02[9:44pm]  [ 9:44pm ]  *NickServ* This nickname is registered and protected. If it is your
 02[9:44pm]  [ 9:44pm ]  *NickServ* nick, type  /msg NickServ IDENTIFY  password  . Otherwise,
 02[9:44pm]  [ 9:44pm ]  *NickServ* please choose a different nick.
 13[9:45pm] -> * 14nickserv * identify forrester
 02[9:45pm]  [ 9:45pm ]  *NickServ* Password accepted - you are now recognized.
 13[9:45pm] < 04adalbrecht > Kommen sie
 10[9:45pm] * @Morgan pushes the door open and motions the maid in first
 13[9:46pm] < 04adalbrecht > *she goes in and sets the coffee down. Adalbrecht waves her away with the hand holding his cigar.
 13[9:47pm] < 04adalbrecht > that is all, thank you
 10[9:47pm] * @Morgan nods to the maid as she leaves before closing the door behind her
 13[9:48pm] < 04adalbrecht > Sit down, Morgan
 10[9:49pm] * @Morgan sits down, placing the zweihander flat on the floor beside him
 13[9:49pm] * adalbrecht frowns
 13[9:50pm] < 04adalbrecht > What has happened for you to be carrying that great thing around?!
[9:50pm] < 08@Morgan > I was practicing when I was summoned
 13[9:50pm] * adalbrecht nods slightly
 13[9:50pm] < 04adalbrecht > I see
[9:52pm] < 08@Morgan > Might I enquire as to my lords head this morning?
 13[9:52pm] < 04adalbrecht > I've had worse
 10[9:54pm] * @Morgan nods
 13[9:55pm] < 04adalbrecht > Did you get any sleep at all?
 13[9:55pm] * adalbrecht smirks in retaliation
 10[9:55pm] * @Morgan shrugs slightly
[9:55pm] < 08@Morgan > about the same as normal
 13[9:56pm] * adalbrecht nods
 13[9:56pm] < 04adalbrecht > And what has happened with the Eisenfurst?
 13[9:56pm] * adalbrecht pours them both some coffee
[9:57pm] < 08@Morgan > He is leaving this afternoon... he wants a coach
 13[9:58pm] * adalbrecht frowns
 13[9:58pm] < 04adalbrecht > Most of ours are on loan
[9:58pm] < 08@Morgan > all but one
 13[9:59pm] * adalbrecht smiles
 13[9:59pm] < 04adalbrecht > there we go
 10[9:59pm] * @Morgan watches him calmly
 13[10:02pm] * adalbrecht sips his coffee, looking untroubled
 10[10:02pm] * @Morgan picks up his cup
[10:02pm] < 08@Morgan > there's a trip planned thats yet to commence that requires a coach
 13[10:04pm] < 04adalbrecht > Ahhh... What do you want to do?
[10:04pm] < 08@Morgan > what choice is there... he's the Eisenfurst
 13[10:05pm] < 04adalbrecht > Yes, there is that
[10:06pm] < 08@Morgan > she's broken her agreement you know
 13[10:09pm] < 04adalbrecht > Frankly she is on the verge of me withdrawing my support and counsel, and making her follow her own path.
[10:09pm] < 08@Morgan > I dont think she has a choice any longer
 13[10:11pm] < 04adalbrecht > If you still want to, I feel we should press ahead with your adoption
[10:12pm] < 08@Morgan > a couple of minor points... we agreed she would be here all summer... she's gone and has, to my mind, given up any attempt to keep him... also, Varicks expressed a desire to remain with us
 13[10:12pm] * adalbrecht smiles
 13[10:12pm] < 04adalbrecht > I am very glad to hear that
[10:13pm] < 08@Morgan > I'll be more glad if I can get the Eisenfurst onside
 13[10:13pm] < 04adalbrecht > he isnt?
[10:14pm] < 08@Morgan > he doesn't know of the original idea of adoption, or of the agreement between myself and Alarice... he was understandably distracted this morning
 13[10:15pm] < 04adalbrecht > What does he intend to do now?
[10:16pm] < 08@Morgan > go back to Fischler, find his son and my cousin and force them to marry
 13[10:17pm] * adalbrecht sighs
 13[10:17pm] < 04adalbrecht > Oh dear
 10[10:17pm] * @Morgan shrugs slightly
[10:17pm] < 08@Morgan > Vaticines...
 10[10:17pm] * @Morgan sips his coffee, wincing
 13[10:17pm] < 04adalbrecht > And what do you think?
[10:18pm] < 08@Morgan > I think its foolish at best
[10:18pm] < 08@Morgan > as I said to the Eisenfurst... "Alarice, you've betrayed your son, and the faith and trust put in you by your family and acted disgracefully... here, marry the next ruler of southern Eisen"
 13[10:18pm] < 04adalbrecht > is he dead set on it?
[10:19pm] < 08@Morgan > he seems to be, but I'm not altogether sure... I dont know him that well
 13[10:20pm] < 04adalbrecht > Is she going to benefit from it?
[10:21pm] < 08@Morgan > he thinks not, says his son sees women as objects... Claudia seems to think its about what Alarice deserves
 13[10:21pm] < 04adalbrecht > Its a dangerous risk
[10:22pm] < 08@Morgan > I rather think so
 13[10:25pm] * adalbrecht sips his coffee
 13[10:25pm] < 04adalbrecht > we have two choices
[10:29pm] < 08@Morgan > those being?
 13[10:31pm] < 04adalbrecht > negotiate enough to have her future actions restricted, or given in and maintain the best relationship possible with the eisenfurst
[10:31pm] < 08@Morgan > I see
 13[10:32pm] < 04adalbrecht > You have other ideas?
[10:33pm] < 08@Morgan > not really
 13[10:34pm] < 04adalbrecht > what restrictions would we want?
[10:34pm] < 08@Morgan > I dont know...
 13[10:35pm] < 04adalbrecht > I assume he'd want them married immediately?
[10:36pm] < 08@Morgan > it sounded that way to me
 13[10:36pm] * adalbrecht nods, going quiet
[10:37pm] < 08@Morgan > overall we want her away from any actual decision making
 13[10:38pm] < 04adalbrecht > Even if we were to set rules, nothing will stop the eisenfurst proceeding as he wishes
[10:38pm] < 08@Morgan > no, it wont
 13[10:40pm] < 04adalbrecht > I think we also would want Varick kept with you
[10:40pm] < 08@Morgan > absolutely
 13[10:41pm] < 04adalbrecht > And his lands of Koln should not be administered by her
[10:41pm] < 08@Morgan > no... though the Eisenfurst was already considering taking over her stewardship
 13[10:42pm] * adalbrecht nods
 13[10:42pm] < 04adalbrecht > that would be wise
[10:43pm] < 08@Morgan > I rather thought so
 10[10:44pm] * @Morgan sips the coffee
 13[10:45pm] < 04adalbrecht > I wish Hans ((her father)) was here to deal with her
[10:46pm] < 08@Morgan > frankly I wish the Eisenfurst would let me deal with her
 13[10:48pm] < 04adalbrecht > what would happen then?
[10:48pm] < 08@Morgan > I'd have her flogged and holed up in a nunnery
 13[10:49pm] * adalbrecht smiles
 13[10:49pm] < 04adalbrecht > I think that would do her good
 13[10:53pm] < 04adalbrecht > however, I think our hands are tied. I shouldn't have given her a second chance after she walked out before
 10[10:54pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:54pm] < 08@Morgan > she came back for me, you know... and Yensid was working for her
 13[10:55pm] < 04adalbrecht > Let's try and put a stop to that too.
[10:57pm] < 08@Morgan > if we can
 13[10:58pm] < 04adalbrecht > I'll strike him from my payroll, and if we can get the stewardship transferred to you somehow, you can cut him from her payroll
[10:59pm] < 08@Morgan > he's useful just yet... I want him to find Edward
 13[11:01pm] < 04adalbrecht > perhaps sending him through Alarice's payroll would be better, he'll be less suspicious
 10[11:02pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:02pm] < 08@Morgan > not a bad idea
 13[11:07pm] * adalbrecht looks out of the window briefly
 13[11:07pm] < 04adalbrecht > If she's married into the Fischler family, she wont be free to galavant or take lovers. It might be a good thing.
[11:08pm] < 08@Morgan > _if_ they can control her
 13[11:09pm] < 04adalbrecht > They could rule her wayward behaviour as treason against the konigsreich and have her executed
[11:10pm] < 08@Morgan > So, we'll support it but we want concessions...
 13[11:11pm] * adalbrecht nods
 13[11:12pm] < 04adalbrecht > varick stays, you take the stewardship, she is kept under control... if that happens, we will act as if we're happy and it was all planned, and that there was no scandal whatsoever
 10[11:12pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:12pm] < 08@Morgan > good idea
 13[11:13pm] < 04adalbrecht > and then he can take the carriage immediately
 13[11:18pm] * adalbrecht smiles
 10[11:18pm] * @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee
[11:19pm] < 08@Morgan > Holzheim is willing to make a statement as to her behaviour, incidentally
 13[11:19pm] < 04adalbrecht > That is good
 10[11:19pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:19pm] < 08@Morgan > I feel for him
 13[11:20pm] < 04adalbrecht > why?
[11:21pm] < 08@Morgan > she'd convinced him they were going to marry, he'd have a son finally
 13[11:22pm] < 04adalbrecht > what would holzheim want children for?
[11:23pm] < 08@Morgan > I think you misjudge him
 13[11:24pm] < 04adalbrecht > So she used varick to convince him to marry her?
[11:25pm] < 08@Morgan > I dont know it went that far, but his raising Varick as his own was definitely a big thing for him. And then she suggested that he approach Molly to be a 'special friend', probably hoping I'd go ballistic, thereby making myself available for Alarice
 13[11:26pm] < 04adalbrecht > but how did she convince him to risk antagonising you like that?
[11:27pm] < 08@Morgan > I think he was led to believe Molly and I weren't betrothed
 13[11:27pm] * adalbrecht frowns
 13[11:28pm] < 04adalbrecht > it was all we talked about, how could he not have known? And I'm sure I heard him congratulate you
 10[11:29pm] * @Morgan shrugs
[11:29pm] < 08@Morgan > perhaps he believed we were to have other... interests
 13[11:32pm] < 04adalbrecht > perhaps so
[11:33pm] < 08@Morgan > I suppose I feel a closer tie with him because he was first mate aboard the ship I went to Avalon on
 13[11:35pm] < 04adalbrecht > It is nev er nice when a man is badly played by a woman like her
[11:35pm] < 08@Morgan > no, its not
 13[11:36pm] < 04adalbrecht > we think ourselves above feminine manipulations
 13[11:36pm] * adalbrecht smiles
[11:36pm] < 08@Morgan > it was easier on the Torrington estate, I think
 13[11:37pm] < 04adalbrecht > why so?
[11:38pm] < 08@Morgan > I was polite to the ladies, obviously, even the maids, but... if I didn't like something, I said so, and it was passed off with "oh, its Morgan, he's just like that"... I didn't have to think about the opinions of others
 13[11:38pm] < 04adalbrecht > Except for Mollys?
 13[11:38pm] * adalbrecht grins
[11:39pm] < 08@Morgan > not to start with
 13[11:40pm] < 04adalbrecht > but eventually
[11:40pm] < 08@Morgan > well, obviously
 13[11:41pm] < 04adalbrecht > Would you ever have considered marrying Alarice?
[11:41pm] < 08@Morgan > I'll make this clear... if it weren't for Molly, I wouldn't have ever returned... I couldn't have. So, no
 13[11:42pm] < 04adalbrecht > and if we'd planned it while you were both children?
[11:42pm] < 08@Morgan > I believe I'd have thrown a spanner in those particular works... she's too... mean for me
 10[11:42pm] * @Morgan scratches his nose
[11:43pm] < 08@Morgan > I'd rather marry Jarvie... or Claudia
 13[11:43pm] * adalbrecht laughs
 13[11:43pm] < 04adalbrecht > You have survived a year, at most
 10[11:46pm] * @Morgan shrugs
[11:46pm] < 08@Morgan > Claudia's easy to deal with when you know how
 13[11:47pm] < 04adalbrecht > at gun point whilst wearing chain mail?
[11:48pm] < 08@Morgan > you're afraid of her!
 13[11:52pm] < 04adalbrecht > Lets put it this way, _I_ wouldnt marry her!
[11:53pm] < 08@Morgan > she wouldn't marry you either
 13[11:54pm] < 04adalbrecht > Of course she would, I'm devilishly handsome, hadn't you noticed?
[10:22pm] < 08@Morgan > I suppose if you got the famillies looks, it must be the brains I received
 13[10:25pm] < 04adalbrecht > No, I got those as well
 10[10:26pm] * @Morgan raises an eyebrow
[10:27pm] < 08@Morgan > if you say so
 13[10:29pm] * adalbrecht smiles
 13[10:29pm] < 04adalbrecht > how did you find sleeping in the north wing?
[10:30pm] < 08@Morgan > peculiar. I think I'd already gotten used to my... old rooms
 13[10:31pm] < 04adalbrecht > its alot more isolated over there
 10[10:31pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:32pm] < 08@Morgan > it felt it
 13[10:34pm] < 04adalbrecht > Its sometimes nice to get away from the way things are here
[10:35pm] < 08@Morgan > I would imagine so,
 13[10:36pm] < 04adalbrecht > You'll see. it'll be nice for you and Molly to have your own space when your children come along
 10[10:36pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:37pm] < 08@Morgan > no doubt
 13[10:37pm] < 04adalbrecht > Varick will live there with you, I assume?
[10:38pm] < 08@Morgan > thats the plan I believe
 13[10:38pm] * adalbrecht nods
[10:41pm] < 08@Morgan > I have a feeling todays going to be a long day
 13[10:41pm] * adalbrecht looks at the clock, its almost midday
 13[10:42pm] < 04adalbrecht > Long, but getting quieter, I believe many of the guests will be setting off this afternoon
 10[10:42pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:42pm] < 08@Morgan > I wonder what level of normality we'll achieve
 13[10:44pm] < 04adalbrecht > That'll depend. It'll be quiet with you gone also
[10:44pm] < 08@Morgan > if I manage to go
 13[10:48pm] < 04adalbrecht > If Fischler takes one this afternoon, they'll be back in about a week. However, the Maubourgs were borrowing one, and they are leaving right after lunch, only going to Gottkirchen. That would be back be tomorrow
 10[10:50pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:50pm] < 08@Morgan > how ever will you cope without us
 13[10:51pm] < 04adalbrecht > We'll cope. There's still a great deal to do, the settlement needs finishing, David needs training, the Forresters cottage needs finishing
[10:52pm] < 08@Morgan > should be enough to keep you out of trouble
 13[10:53pm] < 04adalbrecht > I would think so
 10[10:57pm] * @Morgan sighs slightly
 13[10:57pm] < 04adalbrecht > You'd rather stay?
[10:58pm] < 08@Morgan > I'm starting to desire something... settled. There's a lot I want to do, but I cant help feeling I'm constantly on the move
 13[10:59pm] < 04adalbrecht > Including your plans for the fleet?
 10[10:59pm] * @Morgan shrugs slightly
[11:00pm] < 08@Morgan > Its something I've had in mind for a long while, and I've no intention of just dropping it now
 13[11:01pm] < 04adalbrecht > perhaps marriage will help you feel settled
[11:02pm] < 08@Morgan > maybe
 13[11:03pm] < 04adalbrecht > sudlachenburg will be here upon your return
 13[11:03pm] * adalbrecht smiles
 10[11:04pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:04pm] < 08@Morgan > I know
 13[11:05pm] < 04adalbrecht > have you mentioned this to molly?
[11:05pm] < 08@Morgan > no, not yet
 13[11:06pm] * adalbrecht nods
 13[11:06pm] < 04adalbrecht > her reassurance may be better than mine
 10[11:07pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:07pm] < 08@Morgan > perhaps
 13[11:09pm] < 04adalbrecht > I think once you're aboard ship, you'll wish you didnt have to come back here
[11:10pm] < 08@Morgan > maybe... I am rather looking forward to being on a ship where I'm not just a passenger
 13[11:10pm] < 04adalbrecht > I can understand that
[11:12pm] < 08@Morgan > I still have misgivings about being in charge of it, though
 13[11:13pm] < 04adalbrecht > hire someone?
[11:14pm] < 08@Morgan > last night you advised against that
 13[11:15pm] < 04adalbrecht > I wouldn't, but it isnt up to me
[11:18pm] < 08@Morgan > you're probably right
 13[11:18pm] < 04adalbrecht > as usual
[11:19pm] < 08@Morgan > dont flatter yourself
 13[11:21pm] * adalbrecht laughs
 13[11:21pm] < 04adalbrecht > I need to go downstairs and see off the guests
 10[11:21pm] * @Morgan smirks slightly
[11:21pm] < 08@Morgan > with a gun?
 13[11:22pm] < 04adalbrecht > I'm saving that for those still here tomorrow
 10[11:23pm] * @Morgan chuckles and stands up, stooping to pick up the zweihander
 13[11:24pm] * adalbrecht gets up also
[11:25pm] < 08@Morgan > are you happy to do that alone, or will you want my attendance?
 13[11:25pm] < 04adalbrecht > I'm sure they'll want to say goodbye to you and molly also
 10[11:25pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:25pm] < 08@Morgan > I'll go and find her then
 13[11:27pm] * adalbrecht nods
 13[11:28pm] < 04adalbrecht > I'll see you downstairs
 10[11:28pm] * @Morgan bows his head and moves to the door
[11:28pm] < 08@Morgan > I suppose you should know, there was a training accident earlier. Bit of blood spilled, no permanent damage
 13[11:30pm] * adalbrecht sighs
 13[11:30pm] < 04adalbrecht > who?
[11:30pm] < 08@Morgan > Claudia
 13[11:32pm] * adalbrecht looks shocked
 13[11:32pm] < 04adalbrecht > someone managed to hurt her?!
[11:32pm] < 08@Morgan > an accident... the guard slipped, blade went astray
 13[11:33pm] < 04adalbrecht > I didnt think anyone would have bested her intentionally
[11:34pm] < 08@Morgan > I'm almost offended by that
 13[11:35pm] < 04adalbrecht > why?
[11:36pm] < 08@Morgan > because I almost can beat her
 13[11:37pm] < 04adalbrecht > She has devoted her life to it
 10[11:37pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:37pm] < 08@Morgan > she lives for it, I think...
 13[11:39pm] * adalbrecht nods
 13[11:39pm] < 04adalbrecht > Not a life many would choose
 10[11:40pm] * @Morgan shrugs
[11:40pm] < 08@Morgan > she told me thats the difference between she and I... she lives to fight... I fight because I must
 13[11:41pm] * adalbrecht nods
 13[11:41pm] < 04adalbrecht > I think that's better
 10[11:41pm] * @Morgan shrugs
[11:42pm] < 08@Morgan > to each their own
 13[11:42pm] < 04adalbrecht > You do not?
[11:43pm] < 08@Morgan > I just think everyone has their own view on it
 13[11:44pm] * adalbrecht nods
 13[11:44pm] < 04adalbrecht > of course
[11:45pm] < 08@Morgan > still... as I said, no permanent damage
 13[11:47pm] < 04adalbrecht > good
[11:47pm] < 08@Morgan > I'll see you downstairs
 13[11:49pm] * adalbrecht nods, turning away towards the window
 10[9:53pm] * @Morgan leaves the room and sets about finding Molly
 13[9:53pm] * molly and Varick are at the stables
 10[9:54pm] * @Morgan goes out to the stables
 13[9:55pm] < 04molly > * the stables are manic with baggage being loaded onto horses and into coaches
 10[9:56pm] * @Morgan looks around
 13[9:57pm] * molly and varick are set on the wall, engrossed
 10[9:57pm] * @Morgan wanders over to them
 13[9:58pm] * molly looks up, and varick gets down and hugs morgan
[9:59pm] < 08@Morgan > busy isn't it
 13[9:59pm] < 04molly > V: everyone is going home!
 10[9:59pm] * @Morgan nods
[9:59pm] < 08@Morgan > the graf wants Molly and I to join him to see everyone off
 13[10:00pm] < 04molly > V: *he nods solemnly* Alright
 13[10:01pm] * molly comes over
 13[10:01pm] < 04molly > How is the Graf feeling?
[10:01pm] < 08@Morgan > not as bad as I expected
 13[10:02pm] < 04molly > I'm glad to hear it
 10[10:04pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:04pm] < 08@Morgan > he's quite cheerful, considering
 13[10:04pm] < 04molly > and you, dear heart?
 10[10:04pm] * @Morgan shrugs slightly
 13[10:06pm] < 04molly > I think they've just finished serving lunch
[10:07pm] < 08@Morgan > have you had anything?
 13[10:08pm] < 04molly > no, they're putting some aside for us as neither varick nor I were hungry
 10[10:08pm] * @Morgan nods
 13[10:09pm] < 04molly > And some for you, of course
[10:09pm] < 08@Morgan > thank you
 13[10:10pm] < 04molly > you're welcome
 13[10:10pm] * molly smiles
[10:10pm] < 08@Morgan > what're you doing, watching all this?
 13[10:10pm] < 04molly > V: I wanted to make sure no-one would take xantha by accident
[10:12pm] < 08@Morgan > thats very good of you Varick, but I doubt anyone _could_ take him, by accident or otherwise
 13[10:12pm] < 04molly > V: would he bites them?
[10:13pm] < 08@Morgan > most likely, yes
 13[10:15pm] < 04molly > **the grooms start ferrying around a few coaches
[10:16pm] < 08@Morgan > I think its time we got out of the way
 13[10:17pm] * molly nods, heading towards the courtyard
 10[10:18pm] * @Morgan follows her, holding on to Varicks hand
 13[10:19pm] < 04molly > **there is a reasoanbly large congregation in the courtyard, and adalbrecht is stood by the front step, talking to the Maubourgs
 10[10:19pm] * @Morgan heads in that direction
 13[10:20pm] * molly walks beside him
 13[10:20pm] < 04molly > A: Here they are now. Morgan, Graf Maubourg was just saying how glad he was to see you back to normal
 10[10:20pm] * @Morgan tilts his head slightly
[10:20pm] < 08@Morgan > normal?
 13[10:21pm] < 04molly > mau: after your prolonged absence, veisgraf
 13[10:21pm] < 04molly > *he smiles*
 10[10:21pm] * @Morgan nods slightly
[10:22pm] < 08@Morgan > it was a long time coming
 13[10:23pm] < 04molly > *he nods* thank you all for your hospitality, we enjoyed our stay
 13[10:24pm] < 04molly > **his wife and daughter curtsey before entering the carriage*
 13[10:25pm] * molly curtsies to them, encouraging Varick to come to her side so as not to be in Morgan's way. Maubourg bows to morgan and adalbrecht
[10:26pm] < 08@Morgan > I've no doubt we'll be speaking again in the near future, Graf Maubourg
 13[10:27pm] < 04molly > Mau: I would expect nothing less
 13[10:27pm] < 04molly > A: *he bows*
 10[10:27pm] * @Morgan grins and bows his head
 13[10:28pm] < 04molly > Mau: *he gets into the carriage and they leave. Several more of the guests repeat the process ((is he waiting for anyone in particular?))
[10:28pm] < 08@Morgan > ((nope))
 13[10:30pm] < 04molly > *Towards the end, Mina and her father come to say good bye. After saying good bye to Molly, Mina comes to morgan whilst her father speaks to adalbrecht*
 13[10:30pm] < 04molly > mina: It was wonderful to see you again
[10:30pm] < 08@Morgan > and you, Mina
 13[10:30pm] < 04molly > mina: I do hope you will visit us in Graben some day
[10:31pm] < 08@Morgan > I'll make a point of it
 13[10:32pm] < 04molly > Mina: I'm glad you have someone to take care of you
 13[10:32pm] < 04molly > *she smiles*
 10[10:32pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:32pm] < 08@Morgan > I'll get used to it at some point
 13[10:33pm] < 04molly > Mina: I hope so
 13[10:34pm] < 04molly > *her father comes over, offering out his hand. The old man looks a little tense, drawn.
 10[10:34pm] * @Morgan takes the mans hand
[10:34pm] < 08@Morgan > you look wraught, are you ok?
 13[10:37pm] < 04molly > *he nods slowly. he talks slowly, an old voice* I was very sorry... very sorry indeed, when I heard about your losses. *he doesn't quite meet morgans eyes*
 10[10:38pm] * @Morgan nods slowly
 13[10:40pm] < 04molly > I was glad to hear about your new bride, she is very lovely
[10:40pm] < 08@Morgan > that she is
 13[10:41pm] < 04molly > *he smiles a little* I'll pray for you
[10:42pm] < 08@Morgan > I appreciate that... I suspect I'm going to need all the help I can get
 13[10:44pm] < 04molly > *he looks solemn* You will always have what limited help an old man such as I can give
[10:44pm] < 08@Morgan > thank you, that means a great deal to me
 13[10:54pm] < 04adalbrecht > *he just pats morgans arm, not speaking, nods to adalbrecht and gets in the coach with minas help. She fusses over him as they set off*
 13[10:55pm] * adalbrecht looks at Morgan
 13[10:56pm] < 04adalbrecht > He's getting very odd with age
[10:56pm] < 08@Morgan > oh?
 13[10:58pm] < 04adalbrecht > He used to be much more confident and cheerful
[10:58pm] < 08@Morgan > back when he wanted Mina to marry Edward, no doubt
 13[10:59pm] * adalbrecht nods
 13[11:00pm] < 04adalbrecht > **Jarvie and Holzheim come over. Jarvie hugs Molly and Varick before coming to Morgan, Holz stays talking to molly*
 13[11:01pm] < 04adalbrecht > J: We'll be off now, I suppose
[11:01pm] < 08@Morgan > I do wish you wouldn't mince your words... you're worse than Claudia at coming to the point
 13[11:03pm] < 04adalbrecht > J: what happens to Varick, or Alarice now?
 10[11:03pm] * @Morgan glances round
[11:04pm] < 08@Morgan > well... the young Baron has expressed a desire to stay with us... what happens to my cousin is not in my hands
 13[11:06pm] < 04adalbrecht > J: *she shrugs* I'll be in the Freiburg house if I'm needed
 10[11:06pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:06pm] < 08@Morgan > you be careful
 13[11:07pm] < 04adalbrecht > J: *she grins* always
[11:09pm] < 08@Morgan > write to me now and then... I've been sort of starved of conversation for a while now
 13[11:11pm] < 04adalbrecht > J: You and molly can always visit me, once you have that ship of yours running, you'll be in Freiburg for crew no doubt?
[11:11pm] < 08@Morgan > probably... and again once I've had dealings with the Gotteliebs
 13[11:14pm] < 04adalbrecht > J: *she smiles* I can make some inquiries, if you like?
 10[11:14pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:14pm] < 08@Morgan > please
 13[11:15pm] < 04adalbrecht > J: *she hugs him briefly, speaking quietly* I feel much happier knowing you're settled
[11:16pm] < 08@Morgan > thank you Jarvie... its been good seeing you
 13[11:17pm] < 04adalbrecht > J: *she pulls away* It has.
 13[11:17pm] * adalbrecht smiles and hugs her
 13[11:17pm] < 04adalbrecht > Take care of yourself jarvinia, and write if you need us, which I highly doubt you will!
 13[11:18pm] < 04adalbrecht > Holz: *he comes and bows to Morgan. He still looks quite upset and out of sorts* Thank you for having me, my Lord
[11:18pm] < 08@Morgan > I wish it'd been an easier stay, Holzeim...
 13[11:19pm] < 04adalbrecht > Holz: *he nods* It proves that no-one is infalliable, does it not?
 10[11:19pm] * @Morgan shrugs slightly
[11:20pm] < 08@Morgan > I think it proves we're human
 13[11:21pm] < 04adalbrecht > Holz: *he smiles* I always thought I was a little super-human
[11:21pm] < 08@Morgan > I think thats called being Eisen
 13[11:22pm] < 04adalbrecht > Holz: *he laughs* perhaps so
[11:23pm] < 08@Morgan > will you be contactable, in case the Eisenfurst wants information?
 13[11:24pm] < 04adalbrecht > Holz: I'll be in and out of Freiburg on my usual schedule, so anything sent for me at the port will reach me.
 10[11:25pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:25pm] < 08@Morgan > no doubt I'll see you on the waves...
 13[11:26pm] < 04adalbrecht > Holz: I'll keep an eye behind me, of course, my Lord *he grins*
[11:27pm] < 08@Morgan > dont strain your neck, I'll draw past before long
 13[11:27pm] < 04adalbrecht > Holz: Of course, my Lord
 13[11:29pm] < 04adalbrecht > Holz *he bows to adalbrecht, then gets into the coach, and jarvie follows, waving*
 13[11:30pm] < 04adalbrecht > I'm rather sad to see her go
[11:30pm] < 08@Morgan > oh?
 13[11:31pm] < 04adalbrecht > She's growing into a lovely woman
 10[11:31pm] * @Morgan nods
 13[11:32pm] * adalbrecht looks around the yard. There is one coach waiting, but no occupant.
 13[11:32pm] < 04adalbrecht > Morgan...?
[11:32pm] < 08@Morgan > aye?
 13[11:33pm] < 04adalbrecht > I think you'd best go and find the Eisenfurst and discuss with him the plan. I'll tell them to wait with the coach for a while.
 10[11:34pm] * @Morgan sighs
[11:34pm] < 08@Morgan > thats the second time I've gotten the burden you know
 13[11:35pm] < 04adalbrecht > I thought you said he was your friend
 13[11:35pm] * adalbrecht smirks
 10[11:38pm] * @Morgan sighs
[11:38pm] < 08@Morgan > you're doing that a lot lately
 13[11:39pm] < 04adalbrecht > what?
[11:41pm] < 08@Morgan > smirking
 13[11:42pm] < 04adalbrecht > I think I'm entitled to smirk
 10[11:42pm] * @Morgan shrugs
[11:42pm] < 08@Morgan > if you say so
 13[11:43pm] < 04adalbrecht > I believe the eisenfurst is the last of our guests
 10[11:43pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:43pm] < 08@Morgan > it looks that way
 13[11:44pm] < 04adalbrecht > Then we'll have a quiet family dinner, unless you and Molly would prefer to eat alone?
[11:44pm] < 08@Morgan > we'll think about it
[11:44pm] < 08@Morgan > if you'll excuse, I'll go delivery our demands
 13[11:45pm] * adalbrecht nods
 10[11:46pm] * @Morgan turns to Molly
[11:46pm] < 08@Morgan > excuse me blossom, I've got to speak with the Eisenfurst
 13[11:47pm] < 04adalbrecht > *she smiles* Of course, liebling