Jul 23 21:41:05 **His usual night waking has him up very early the next morning, the daylight spreading down the river and awakening the familiar sights and smells of the old port town. People bustle about, setting up stalls, loading ships, negotiating. There is noone but him on the deck for quite some time, until he hears the small footsteps of Varick emerging from below deck Jul 23 21:47:00 * Molly is now known as Varick Jul 23 21:47:35 * Varick looks tidy but wide eyed as he appears at the top of the stairs Jul 23 21:48:39 good morning Varick Jul 23 21:48:59 * Varick smiles Jul 23 21:49:21 Good morning Morgan. It is very bright Jul 23 21:49:30 * Morgan nods Jul 23 21:49:31 that it is Jul 23 21:51:19 Where are all the sailors? Jul 23 21:52:12 good question Jul 23 21:52:46 Did they go to hide in the town? Jul 23 21:52:52 to hide? Jul 23 21:53:03 * Varick nods Jul 23 21:53:13 so they didnt get caught Jul 23 21:54:21 get caught doing...  Jul 23 21:55:27 I dont know Jul 23 21:56:14 what makes you think they're hiding so they don't get caught? Jul 23 21:57:20 * Varick shrugs Jul 23 21:57:27 heard people talking Jul 23 21:57:33 who? Jul 23 21:57:49 dont know. couldnt see them Jul 23 21:58:35 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 23 21:58:39 how did you sleep? Jul 23 21:59:20 good. That bed is very big though Jul 23 21:59:56 * Morgan nods Jul 23 22:01:29 Was that your bed last time? Jul 23 22:03:00 * Morgan nods Jul 23 22:04:13 * Varick nods, looking around Jul 23 22:04:22 when are we leaving? Jul 23 22:04:50 today, a bit later Jul 23 22:06:30 Molly says we're going to see a ship Jul 23 22:06:42 * Morgan nods Jul 23 22:08:21 And it's going to be very special Jul 23 22:10:13 * Morgan nods Jul 23 22:10:14 absolutely Jul 23 22:12:17 And I'll get to smash a bottle on the ship Jul 23 22:12:42 will you indeed? Jul 23 22:13:05 * Varick nods Jul 23 22:13:16 when we name the ship Jul 23 22:14:30 **Molly comes up on deck. She looks elegant yet practical, confident. She smiles at Morgan before coming over. Sorgi comes on deck behind her** Jul 23 22:18:30 * Varick goes and hugs her Jul 23 22:19:07 Molly: Liebes herz, I will be back soon Jul 23 22:19:12 * Morgan nods Jul 23 22:19:15 be careful blossom Jul 23 22:21:05 *She smiles a moment, lets go of Varick and heads down the gangway. Varick runs to the rail to watch and wave. Sorgi stands beside Morgan, arms crossed, almost scowling* Jul 23 22:21:57 * Morgan looks at Sorgi Jul 23 22:22:01 problem? Jul 23 22:23:56 **he speaks quietly** If she were my wife, she wouldn't be going. Jul 28 21:15:09 you think I am making a mistake? Jul 28 21:17:51 A veisgrafin alone in the streets of a port town... frankly, yes. Jul 28 21:18:45 Do we need to have the 'she's not your normal veisgraffin' talk again? Jul 28 21:20:51 Normal or not, a woman alone in a port is always going to be at risk Jul 28 21:21:39 * Sorgi seems to have dropped the deference, he's clearly concerned. Jul 28 21:21:59 go keep an eye on her, but don't make it obvious Jul 28 21:24:26 * Sorgi nods Jul 28 21:24:36 Very good, m'Lord Jul 28 21:26:05 * Sorgi heads off. Varick comes to Morgan Jul 28 21:26:10 * Sorgi is now known as Varick Jul 28 21:26:18 Where is everyone going? Jul 28 21:27:03 Molly's going to speak to a man we used to know Jul 28 21:28:04 Why aren't you going? Jul 28 21:29:45 I've seen him already, and I want to make sure everyones ready to sail Jul 28 21:30:36 Didn't he want to see your ship? Jul 28 21:31:42 he's seen it, a long time ago Jul 28 21:34:39 * Varick nods Jul 28 21:34:45 it's very nice Jul 28 21:35:36 I rather like it Jul 28 21:37:11 * Varick is watching the people on the docks when there is a commotion from below decks, getting louder and louder Jul 28 21:43:07 **a man is swearing loudly in Avalonian, cursing as he is hoisted up the stairs with an arm behind his back Jul 28 21:43:24 * Morgan turns to see Jul 28 21:44:19 **Claudia man-handles him across the deck, bringing him to stand in front of Morgan** Jul 28 21:48:05 **The man looks at Morgan warily* Jul 28 21:48:19 * Morgan looks at him, then to Claudia Jul 28 21:49:24 C: If we were anywhere else he'd be dead already Jul 28 21:51:29 because? Jul 28 21:53:00 C: Because I don't appreciate being treated like a wh- *she pauses, looking at Varick a moment* woman who is paid for her services Jul 28 21:53:35 * Morgan looks at the man Jul 28 21:53:51 Well now... you owe my friend a heartfelt apology, don't you think/ Jul 28 21:55:30 **He mumbles "sorry" Jul 28 21:56:33 Whats your name? Jul 28 21:57:47 T: Tom, my Lord, Tom Anderson Jul 28 22:00:03 * Morgan steps closer, speaking quietly Jul 28 22:00:23 **Everyone is starting to gather on the deck* Jul 28 22:01:39 Now, Tom, when she said you'd normally be already dead, she wasn't joking... and frankly, if your apology isn't more sincere, I'll happily let her do just that, but not before she's broken your arm... do you understand? Jul 28 22:03:38 T: *he nods. He looks at Claudia* I'm sorry, my lady, I shouldnt have done it Jul 28 22:03:56 **She watches Morgan, awaiting his judgement* Jul 28 22:04:27 better...  Jul 28 22:04:33 * Morgan steps back Jul 28 22:05:48 **Claudia lets go of him* Touch me, or any other female on this ship again, and I'll break bones on the way up the stairs Jul 28 22:06:12 * Morgan shakes his head slightly Jul 28 22:06:30 He won't have chance.... this gentleman is getting his belongings and getting off my ship Jul 28 22:07:56 T: But My Lord, I live in Avalon! Jul 28 22:11:11 Then you'd best see your foreman about getting paid so you can book passage home Jul 28 22:12:40 **Sir Davos approaches** what is going on? Jul 28 22:21:17 well, Tom here tried to have his way with my friend, so he's leaving my ship Jul 28 22:23:03 ** He looks at Tom, then Claudia, then back to Morgan** Alright Jul 28 22:23:47 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 28 22:24:09 It wasn't a request, however, I'm glad you agree Jul 28 22:26:27 ** Davos looks a bit miffed, but hands Tom some coins* Get your things Tom *Then man heads down the stairs* Jul 28 22:28:17 **Davos watches Morgan to see what he does next* Jul 28 22:29:17 Anyone else I'm likely to have removed from my ship? Jul 28 22:31:22 D: No Sir, not that I know of Jul 28 22:31:44 Because they're all already ashore avoiding the authorities... Jul 28 22:34:52 D: *he looks a little surprised, but covers it* The men I have on this ship are honest and hardworking Jul 28 22:35:07 the ones _left_ on this ship... Jul 28 22:37:18 D: *he looks at the others a moment* perhaps we should discuss this privately Jul 28 22:37:55 * Morgan nods Jul 28 22:38:09 my office. Claudia, would you show Varick around please? Jul 28 22:39:37 **she does so. Everyone else tries to look busy* Jul 28 22:39:57 * Morgan walks off to the office Jul 28 22:40:58 * Varick is now known as Davod Jul 28 22:41:03 * Davod is now known as Davos Jul 28 22:41:08 * Davos follows Jul 28 22:47:33 * Davos waits for Morgan to let him in] Jul 28 22:47:56 * Morgan opens the door, gesturing Davos inside Jul 28 22:50:16 * Davos waits for the door to be closed Jul 28 22:50:43 Do we have a problem? Jul 28 22:51:06 you tell me Jul 28 22:54:51 The other crew came to help along the way. They aren't returning to Avalon. They've done the job that was asked of them, and now they're free. Jul 28 22:56:16 free... interesting choice of words Jul 28 22:57:16 If you have a question, ask. Aug 02 22:03:37 This crew you bought over... who are now suddenly disappeared into the woodwork... they're criminals? Aug 02 22:04:50 * Davos puts his arms behind his back subconsciously Aug 02 22:05:18 They're wanted by the law, yes. Aug 02 22:06:04 for what? Aug 02 22:08:14 The ship that they were on might have been involved in piracy. Aug 02 22:08:39 Don't play with me, Davos... Aug 02 22:09:07 All men are innocent until proven guilty, are they not? Aug 02 22:10:53 That being said, why run? Aug 02 22:12:36 One of the ship's owners is a member of parliament. He doesn't want it to be linked to him, so he paid for all the crew, and the crew's family, to leave Avalon Aug 02 22:13:21 I see... so their labour has already been deducted from your fee, I take it? Aug 02 22:14:31 No. I gave them the money for their passage so they can start new lives elsewhere Aug 02 22:15:33 How charitable... Aug 02 22:17:48 They have wives and children to provide for. Aug 02 22:23:18 * Morgan sighs Aug 02 22:23:36 I'm not even slightly happy about this situation...  Aug 02 22:25:40 It isn't your problem. They are gone from Starke, and that is the end of it Aug 02 22:26:58 They came to Eisen aboard MY SHIP! You'd best hope thats the end of it, you do not want a recurrence of this conversation Aug 02 22:27:42 Of course thAat is the end of it. My men will never tell Aug 02 22:28:15 If I catch any man acting in any way piratical, I'll treat them as such. Do you understand? Aug 02 22:29:42 * Davos nods Aug 02 22:29:46 I understand Aug 02 22:31:54 * Morgan nods Aug 02 22:31:57 good. Get out Aug 02 22:32:19 * Davos seems to mishear him Aug 02 22:32:24 I'm sorry? Aug 02 22:32:45 * Morgan stares at him Aug 02 22:34:05 * Davos waits Aug 02 22:34:15 Get Out Aug 02 22:35:09 * Davos inclines his head curtly before striding from the room Aug 02 22:36:02 **a small clock chimes, marking an hour since Molly left* Aug 02 22:36:49 * Morgan stands and strides out onto the deck, looking across the port Aug 02 22:37:15 **there is no sign of her, or Sorgi* Aug 02 22:38:21 * Morgan scowls 