04MollyK > *they enter the town through the west gate. This is one of the rougher parts of town, the objectionists choosing this area when the ceasefire was called by both churches. Buildings are dereliect, people shout, carouse, whores ply their trade openly. There are still windows broken by gun fire, walls ripped through by cannons. It doesnt l;ook to have made any really progress since the war ended almost six
< 04MollyK > years ago. as they ride through, they are closely watched by the people in the rapidly darkening streets.
* MollyK subconciously rides closer to him, speaking quietly
< 04MollyK > what on Theah happened here?
< 08@Morgan > the war happened
< 04MollyK > But the war has been over a long time. The destructions in the fields I'd expected, from when we used to talk of Eisen, but this is very surprising
* MollyK looks very saddened
< 08@Morgan > grudges die hard I suppose
< 04MollyK > Is this not Isiah Fischlers land?
< 08@Morgan > it is
* MollyK nods, perplexed
< 04MollyK > why is it like this? It could be repaired, couldnt it?
* @Morgan nods
* MollyK sighs
< 04MollyK > The people here must be suffering
< 08@Morgan > I've no doubt
* MollyK looks around. They've attracted even more watchers now, some of whom look rather unfriendly
< 04MollyK > Liebling...
< 08@Morgan > it'll be fine
< 04MollyK > I just wondered exactly how armed you are, if need be
* @Morgan looks at her
< 08@Morgan > well enough
* MollyK nods
< 04MollyK > I have the sword you gave me, and my knife with the crests...
< 04MollyK > *the people watch. the attention is somewhat unnerving.
< 08@Morgan > I wouldn't think it'd get that far
* MollyK nods looking thoughtful
< 04MollyK > Youre right, of course. Will there be anywhere suitable to stay?
< 08@Morgan > I would think so, given a bit of looking
< 04MollyK > have you been here many times? ((your call, it makes no odds))
< 08@Morgan > a few... I cant say its one of my favourite places
* MollyK tilts her head to the side
< 04MollyK > did you fight here?
< 08@Morgan > there was a... fracas here
* MollyK nods, watching him, no longer bothered by the onlookers
< 04MollyK > it looks as if a great deal of fighting happened here?
< 08@Morgan > its very much like the last embers of a fire... you just cant quite stamp it out
< 04MollyK > why here? are there many such towns in Eisen?
< 08@Morgan > quite a few, but they're unwilling to let it go in places like this
< 04MollyK > I wonder why there was so much trouble here when your father's grafdom remained relatively trouble free
* MollyK notices the houses and roads starting to improve, gradually showing less damage and more repair as they head east
< 08@Morgan > generally speaking we dont have such a spread of beliefs
* MollyK nods
< 04MollyK > I see
< 08@Morgan > and, also generally speaking, we dont favour one group over another because of a coincidence
< 04MollyK > I dont understand
* @Morgan shrugs
< 08@Morgan > something that was prevalent after the ceasefire, certain priorities were given to those those in charge decided were more deserving
* MollyK frowns deeply
< 04MollyK > That is not very good
< 08@Morgan > no... its not
< 04MollyK > **the town around them rapidly improves until some of the buildings are brand new, and to a degree, oppulent. Molly looks around.
< 04MollyK > I believe perhaps we are trapped between a rock and a hard place.
< 08@Morgan > whyso?
< 04MollyK > I feel... sullied by the idea of supporting this unfairness by staying here... but I get the feeling that we would be made most unwelcome in the other part of town
< 08@Morgan > I've a sneaking suspicion how to get accepted there
* MollyK watches him
< 04MollyK > would it be safe to?
< 08@Morgan > I'm confident I could handle any eventualities, but it might be prudent not to
* MollyK nods
< 04MollyK > what would you wish to do?
* @Morgan shrugs
< 08@Morgan > for your sake, I'd take safe over conscience clean
* MollyK nods slightly
< 04MollyK > Then that is how it shall be
< 04MollyK > **they soon come to an inn he recognises. Its almost as posh as the one they stayed in in Carleon.
* @Morgan nods at it
< 08@Morgan > that'll be the one
* MollyK nods, looking at the place. She speaks softly
< 04MollyK > I would wager you could fix up three houses in the other part just by selling off the decorations...
* @Morgan grunts
< 08@Morgan > no doubt
* MollyK takes a deep breath
< 04MollyK > There's nothing that we can do to fix it, at least not right now
* @Morgan nods slowly
* MollyK watches him
< 04MollyK > How is it that I care so much about the rebuilding of Eisen, _all_ of Eisen, when I have no Eisen in me?
< 08@Morgan > I dont suppose I should meddle too much in the Eisenfursts boys land
* MollyK smiles suddenly
< 04MollyK > I think I may have a half-thought-out plan for some meddling in the future...
< 08@Morgan > excellent...
* MollyK grins as they rein in at the stables
< 04MollyK > I'm happy to please you, liebling
< 04MollyK > *a groom takes their horses, pointing them in the direction of the enterance. Inside the inn is artfully decorated. Though its beautiful, Molly looks around without complimenting it. The desk clerk welcomes them, asking Morgn if they have a reservation
* @Morgan looks around as he answers
< 08@Morgan > no... no we dont
< 04MollyK > DC: *he frowns* I will have to see what can be found. Who are you? *theres something really irratating about him, though its very hard to pinpoint exactly what it is*
* @Morgan hunches ever so slightly
< 08@Morgan > my names Morgan
< 04MollyK > DC: *he nods* Lord Morgan. Just the two of you?
< 08@Morgan > not _lord_ Morgan... Morgans my first name... and yes, the two of us
< 04MollyK > Dc: *he rolls his eyes* Right... Morgan who?
< 08@Morgan > no, not who... Koertig
* MollyK watches them both closely
< 04MollyK > Dc: *the name seems to mean nothing to him* I'll just go and check if we have anything for you
< 08@Morgan > wonderful, you go do that
< 04MollyK > DC: *he disappears into another room
* MollyK sighs
< 04MollyK > its very improper of me to wish to hit that man, isnt it?
* @Morgan shrugs
< 08@Morgan > I think actually hitting him would be the improper part
* MollyK nods
< 04MollyK > I will not do so
< 04MollyK > DC: *he comes back* we have found you something. That'll be 5 guilders per night ((Morgan would be well aware this was massively over priced, the inn in Carleon was only 4G))
< 08@Morgan > I wish to see the room first
< 04MollyK > DC: *he sighs, as if its a lot of effort* fine. *he leads them up. the room is quite small but passable, nowehere near as opulent as the rest of the inn suggests*
* @Morgan surveys the room calmly
< 08@Morgan > 5 guilders?
< 04MollyK > DC: *he nods, barely bothering to conceal a yawn* yes
< 08@Morgan > no
< 04MollyK > Dc: There are other inns, in other parts of town, that may be more... suitable
< 08@Morgan > more... suitable?
< 04MollyK > Dc: *he just nods*
< 08@Morgan > meaning?
< 04MollyK > Dc: This is the good part of town, where people are willing to pay for things. The sort of people who dont like to pay for things stay in the bad part of town.
< 08@Morgan > sort of people... I see... sad that this pokey little room would cost more than the suite we had in Carleon... but, I suppose with the backwaters, you can expect most of them to have suffered some sort of blow to the head
< 04MollyK > DC: Look, do you want the room or not?
< 08@Morgan > for two guilders, I'd say yes... sadly, I'll have to be explaining to Isiah that we didn't stay long here because of... shall we say, a mentally inept individual on a desk
< 04MollyK > DC: *he looks at Morgan with a slight sneer* And you'd just happen to be friends with the Graf, who isnt friendly with your sort
< 08@Morgan > my sort?
< 04MollyK > DC: The ones who refused to abide by the teachings of our mother church
< 08@Morgan > how would you know what I do or dont abide by?
< 04MollyK > DC: We have a pretty thorough list of who fought for whom.
< 08@Morgan > so you know who i fought for but not who I actually _am_
< 04MollyK > DC: Who you are is most irrelevant.
* @Morgan smiles slightly
* MollyK stands neutrally, watching very quietlly
< 08@Morgan > I'm going to give you the opportunity to apologise for your.... manner... otherwise, not only will I be taking it up with Isiah, I'll be bringing it up with his father when I see him
< 04MollyK > DC: *he laughs* you arent the first to name drop, you wont be the last. Anyone can pretend they're friends of the Fischlers
Session Time: Wed Apr 24 00:00:00 2013
< 08@Morgan > so, you're not going to apologise... thats a shame... when they attended my wedding, the Eisenfurst and I became quite friendly... probably more than you'd expect him to be with a veisgraf
< 04MollyK > DC: *he remains looking skeptical* Of course
< 08@Morgan > When you get chance... lookup the name of the graf of Sudlachenburg... now, what else did I want to ask you...
* @Morgan taps his chin and wanders to a window and comes back slowly
< 08@Morgan > oh, yes... about your blow to the head... does it still hurt?
< 04MollyK > DC: *he looks confused* The what?
< 08@Morgan > hows your education?
< 04MollyK > DC: fine
* @Morgan nods briefly before thumping the mans head, just enough to stun and grabs his tunic
< 08@Morgan > so you'll know what defenestrate means, yes?
< 04MollyK > DC: You cant do that!
< 08@Morgan > like yourself, I have a reputation to maintain
* @Morgan charges towards the window
< 04MollyK > DC: Stop!
* @Morgan stops dead
< 08@Morgan > you'd best give a damn convincing reason for me not to throw you through it... *he pulls him very close* and if I'm honest, I dont suspect you'll have one
< 04MollyK > DC: Ill let you have the room for 3 guilders?
* @Morgan finishes his charge and throws the man through the window
< 04MollyK > *the window breaks and there is a thud as he hits the ground
< 08@Morgan > I dont think I'll be staying here blossom, I dont like the draught
* MollyK looks to him, trying very hard not to smile
< 04MollyK > quite!
* @Morgan heads back to the main doors
* MollyK follows him
* @Morgan heads outside, towards the clerk
< 08@Morgan > My name, sir... is Lieutenant Morgan Koertig, Veisgraf of Sudlachenburg... and for your manner, you and I will be talking again, if you're lucky, in the presence of _your_ graf...
< 04MollyK > DC: *he groans in response, looking quite injured*
< 08@Morgan > and get your window fixed, you'll never rent the room in that state
* @Morgan heads to get the horses, telling the stable hand to find a medic for the clerk
* MollyK just follows him, not entirely sure what she should do