< 04MollyK > **The few hours of sleep are broken by a knocking on the door, an offer of breakfast and coffee as the sunshine pushes through the curtains. Running later than expected, they dress quickly, heading in to the streets of Seeufer in searc of Marta Hesta the nanny who cared for Varick for many years. In daylight, Seeufer seems less aggresive, the parallels between the have and have-nots lessened. < 04MollyK > ** There are many shops, cafes and stalls selling their wares, and many people out and about in this war torn town < 04MollyK > ((done)) < 08@Morgan > Well, this should be... tough * MollyK looks to him, travelling so light here that she's wearing the same blue dress as yesterday. Her brow furrows < 04MollyK > Would it be quicker if we split up? < 08@Morgan > possibly, but thats not happened < 08@Morgan > happening* < 04MollyK > You can't bear to let me go? * MollyK grins playfully < 08@Morgan > something like that < 04MollyK > I could probably take care of myself you know? < 08@Morgan > I know * MollyK whispers < 04MollyK > I'm even armed. I feel positively Eisen! * @Morgan chuckles * MollyK doesnt appear armed at all < 08@Morgan > dare I ask? * MollyK grins < 04MollyK > Claudia gave me an unusal wedding gift < 08@Morgan > oh? < 04MollyK > I can't show you here... later, liebes herz * MollyK 's eyes sparkle with promise * @Morgan blushes < 08@Morgan > as you wish * MollyK giggles, taking his hand < 04MollyK > Let's begin, before I'm overcome with a desire to take you back to bed! * @Morgan nods * MollyK 's playful attitude is somewhat flagging when after two hours of asking the merchants they have no answers. Everyone seems distrustful here, unwilling to share information < 04MollyK > I'm at a loss, I really don't know what to do < 08@Morgan > I could threaten someone? * MollyK breaks in to a grin < 04MollyK > Are you asking my permission?! < 08@Morgan > well, I just thought its an option Session Time: Wed May 01 00:00:00 2013 * MollyK nods < 04MollyK > You certainly could. Who would be a good candidate? * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > whomever * MollyK looks around. She sees someone who could possibly be the sheriff, a drunk, several more merchants and a small group of women carrying landry baskets < 04MollyK > I'm really not sure < 04MollyK > ((basically, pick whoever you like)) < 08@Morgan > that sherrif looking person looks like a good start * MollyK nods < 04MollyK > *the sheriff I wandering along, looking around * @Morgan wanders in his direction * MollyK follows along. The sheriff watches them approach * @Morgan nods in greeting < 04MollyK > S: Good morning < 08@Morgan > I dont suppose you'd be the face of the law here? < 04MollyK > S: *he nods a little* Deputy sheriff < 08@Morgan > maybe you can help... we're looking for someone < 04MollyK > S: Who? < 08@Morgan > Ms Hesta < 04MollyK > S: the midwife? * @Morgan nods < 04MollyK > S: *he shakes his head* my wife would know, but I cant say I do < 08@Morgan > I know its an inconveniance, but is there any chance we could ask your wife? < 04MollyK > S: You could, she has a little dress shop a few streets over *he gives an address* Her name is Nadine < 08@Morgan > Thank you, you've been most helpful < 04MollyK > S: *he nods, watching some children misbehaving* Will you excuse me? < 08@Morgan > of course * MollyK watches Morgan < 04MollyK > *he leaves* < 04MollyK > To the shop then? < 08@Morgan > indeed < 04MollyK > *they find it fairly easily. Although she's trying hard to focus, Molly is clearly distracted by the beautiful dresses in the shop, touching the fabrics as Nadine approaches Morgan < 04MollyK > N: Good morning sir, can I help you? < 08@Morgan > we were directed to you by your husband, we're trying to find someone and he suggested you might be able to help < 04MollyK > N: *she smiles. She's pretty, blonde, very Eisen* Of course < 08@Morgan > we're looking for Ms Hesta < 04MollyK > N: *she smiles, a brief look at Molly before looking back to him* I'll write down her address for you < 08@Morgan > thank you * MollyK comes back to Morgan, looking at him enquiringly < 04MollyK > Alright? * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > she's getting the address... see anything you like? * MollyK rolls her eyes < 04MollyK > Only everything! * @Morgan chuckles < 04MollyK > N: *she hands him the address* anything else, sir? < 08@Morgan > I suspect my wife would have a few things she'd like * MollyK looks a little embarassed < 04MollyK > I uhh... didn't bring any money * @Morgan shrugs slightly < 08@Morgan > I'm sure Nadine would be happy to invoice us... or we could place something on hold and return later < 04MollyK > N: *she looks surprised* Oh, I'm sorry my Lord, I didn not realise! Of course we will invoice you if that suits you best. And if you're busy today I can have everything sent to your lodgings < 08@Morgan > I'm happy to return to pay, I dont imagine the promise of payment helps with taxes any * MollyK nods, looking to Morgan with a questioning look, a reminder that shopping without worrying about the funds is completely new to her < 04MollyK > N: It is honestly no trouble my Lord, we do it all the time. Why only two days ago we did so for the Graf himself! < 08@Morgan > Isiah? He was a guest at my wedding, we've been trying to catch up with him < 04MollyK > N: He's always been a patron here. I believe he was going to Fischler, my Lord * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > thats advantageous, we're ending up there anyway < 04MollyK > N: *she smiles, then looks at Molly* would you like some help in choosing, my Lady? * MollyK and Nadine spend ten minutes in the racks of clothes before they are done. Nadine gives morgan a slip of paper to write his invoicing details upon* * @Morgan scribbles his details on the paper < 04MollyK > N: *she promises to have the things delivered by mid afternoon. They head back in to the sunshine* < 04MollyK > What an interesting turn of events < 08@Morgan > quite so < 04MollyK > I wonder why they avoided Innesbruck and Koln < 08@Morgan > too obvious perhaps? < 04MollyK > Aye, possibly * MollyK watches him as they follow the instructions given < 08@Morgan > perhaps they thought any chase would give up when they received no information there < 04MollyK > Quite possibly. I feel a little better knowing theyre going to Fischler though * @Morgan nods * MollyK frowns a little < 04MollyK > This invoicing... its common here? < 08@Morgan > its relatively common for the 'upper' classes... Its known you can pay, so you dont have to pay right then * MollyK nods, taking it in < 04MollyK > I havent heard of it before. At Catherine's I always used the housekeeping money for things. And everything I've ever bought has been in guilders * @Morgan nods * MollyK blushes again < 04MollyK > I have a few guilders back at the inn, but its all that is left after refloating the Rose * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > not to worry * MollyK shrugs < 04MollyK > I admit, I feel a little lost, being able to buy things without thinking about it overmuch < 08@Morgan > its easy to become complacent < 04MollyK > I should imagine its very easy to spend more than is necessary! * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I would think so < 04MollyK > I'm not sure I'll get used to it. Spending the eight guilders on the dress in Carleon ((the one that was going to be her wedding dress)) seemed a fortune * MollyK pinches her lower lip < 08@Morgan > Dealing with the estates finances was something of a headache sometimes... < 04MollyK > Will you have to do that as Graf * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > but on a bigger scale < 04MollyK > But my father will be able to ease your work load a little? < 08@Morgan > a fair bit I would hope * MollyK smiles < 04MollyK > I'll try not to make that worse with dress purchasing! * @Morgan chuckles < 04MollyK > **They arrive at the instructed address around midday. The house looks small but well kept** * @Morgan knocks < 04MollyK > **The woman who answers the door is in her early forties. She is plain, but not ugly. Her dress is well cared for but not in the slightest bit fashionable. She smiles politely at them* Good afternoon < 08@Morgan > Ms Hesta? < 04MollyK > 11• 12MollyK 11• *she nods* Yes? < 08@Morgan > I was wondering if we might come in and speak with you[01:59] * Marta invites them both in, offering coffee and cake. The house is tidy though in need of dusting [02:01] * @Morgan accepts coffee [02:02] (Marta) *molly accepts both, sitting as directed. [02:04] (Marta) I'm afraid I don't have long, the priest is coming to see my mother shortly *she looks a little sad, then pulls herself together. * what can I do for you? [02:05] (@Morgan) we were hoping to speak with you about your time working for the Eldreichs [02:06] * Marta looks cautious [02:06] (Marta) What would you like to know? [02:07] (@Morgan) how long were you Varicks nanny? [02:08] * Marta smiles at the thought of the little boy [02:08] (Marta) From birth until his father died [02:09] (Marta) *molly takes out some paper and begins making notes [02:09] (@Morgan) why stop then? [02:10] * Marta frowns [02:10] (Marta) It wasn't my choice [02:10] (@Morgan) why? [02:12] (Marta) Baroness Eldreich gave me notice to leave [02:12] (@Morgan) she gave no reason? [02:13] (Marta) She hadn't liked me for quite some time. I think she thought I was yet another mistress [02:14] (@Morgan) yet another? [02:19] * Marta watches him. Her gaze is disconcerting, making him feel like a child being questioned over missing sweets [02:19] * @Morgan tilts his head slightly [02:19] (Marta) I think now would be a good time for me to ask who you are, and why you wish to know [02:20] (@Morgan) my name is Morgan and I am trying to secure a safe and loving future for Varick [02:20] (Marta) You're the baroness' cousin? [02:20] * @Morgan nods [02:21] * Marta nods slightly [02:21] (Marta) Yes, I've heard of you [02:21] (@Morgan) all bad no doubt [02:21] (421) Me :Unknown command [02:22] * Marta nods unapologetically [02:22] (Marta) Most of it, yes [02:22] (@Morgan) out of interest... from whom? [02:24] (Marta) People talk about you being ruthless and violent. Karsten was also not your biggest fan. [02:24] (@Morgan) d'you know, that doesn't surprise me... and to an extent, the talk is correct... [02:25] * Marta smiles [02:25] (Marta) Gossip usually is, to an extent [02:26] * Marta eats some cake [02:26] (Marta) Karsten had many mistresses. I would guess at least 15 in the 5 years I worked for them [02:27] * @Morgan nods [02:27] (Marta) *molly shakes her head in disapproval whilst noting it [02:27] (@Morgan) and what of Alarice? [02:28] (Marta) Alarice avoided Varick and I for long periods. I know she had lovers, but I don't know how many [02:29] (@Morgan) she avoided him... when she did see him, how was her attitude towards him? [02:29] ** You are now disconnected (Network connection lost) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 2:30:06 AM British Summer Time ------------------------------ [02:29] ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… [02:30] (396) 90.220.tiw.uy :is now your hidden host [02:30] -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, Marta! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. [02:30] ** You have joined #7thseaic [02:33] (Marta) That depended on her mood. Sometimes she was dismissive, other times she would lavish attention on him only to withdraw days or weeks later, leaving him confused [02:34] (@Morgan) not good for him [02:34] (Marta) No, he was hurt by it alot towards the end [02:36] (@Morgan) that seems to have held true right up until recent events... [02:36] (Marta) Recent events? [02:36] (@Morgan) he's been staying with us since his mother was rather flighty and abandoned him at my fathers home [02:37] * Marta nods [02:37] (Marta) I'd like to say I'm surprised by her behaviour, but I'm not [02:37] (@Morgan) how was Karsten towards him? [02:40] * Marta smiles [02:41] (Marta) He was a wonderful father. If he could have mustered even a tenth of that for his wife it would have been a much nicer place to live [02:41] (@Morgan) fights? [02:42] * Marta nods [02:42] (Marta) Often, and loudly [02:43] (@Morgan) unfortunate for Varick [02:46] * Marta nods [02:46] (Marta) Indeed [02:49] (Marta) *molly looks to her* [02:49] (Marta) You were present at his birth? [02:50] * Marta nods [02:50] (Marta) I was. [02:50] * Marta looks briefly at Morgan [02:51] (Marta) These are usually the sort of things men prefer not to hear of [02:51] * @Morgan shrugs [02:53] (Marta) I was just learning then, apprenticed to my mother *she talks more to Morgan* [02:57] * @Morgan nods [02:59] (Marta) The baroness had taken ten moons to fall pregnant, and her pregnancy was a difficult one. She was very sick and lost a great deal of strength. Hers was the first troublesome pregnancy I'd seen, I was rather naive. She suffered with many headaches and fainting spells, which is quite dangerous. [03:05] * @Morgan nods [03:06] (Marta) Her birth was difficult too, little progress for a great deal of pain, which she did not handle well. Eventually she delivered and the baby was slow to respond, and mother sent me off to get more hot water and cloths. *she watches Morgan for signs of faintness/queasyness* [03:07] * @Morgan watches her [03:09] (Marta) The baroness suffered a great deal of bleeding, so I was sent for the doctor. He examined her in her weakened state and warned my mother and I that any further pregnancies could easily kill her. She never gave him another child, though it was important to him