Sep 13 22:04:02 **The time passes very quickly as the Rose is prepared to sail. They leave behind the port of Starke, sailing up river on the tide. Thought the Great River is wide, on this late summer's afternoon the visibility is good enough that he can make out the Vodacce coastline on the horizon. Its very warm, and the men work hard. They've said nothing about the departure of the Avalonians. ((what does  Sep 13 22:04:02 he do, how much is he mucking in etc)) Sep 13 22:05:31 ((he gets involved, wants to see everyone working as they should with it being their first sailing)) Sep 13 22:08:02 **One of the sailors starts up singing, it's a surprisingly clean tune. It occurs to Morgan that he hasn't seen this stretch of the Great River since the War Sep 13 22:09:30 * Morgan looks around Sep 13 22:10:57 **It looks much prettier now he knows there aren't enemies to face. Molly comes up behind him, looking around also Sep 13 22:13:50 * Claudia is now known as Molly Sep 13 22:14:06 Is all well? Sep 13 22:14:18 so far, so good I think Sep 13 22:16:50 * Molly smiles, eyes sparkling Sep 13 22:17:04 And you, liebling? How do you feel? Sep 13 22:20:10 * Morgan considers it Sep 13 22:20:22 calm I suppose Sep 13 22:21:10 * Molly nods Sep 13 22:21:19 good. Sep 13 22:21:35 you? Sep 13 22:21:40 * Molly looks out towards Vodacce with a little smile Sep 13 22:21:49 I am good also Sep 13 22:27:37 we will be in Zweibrucke by nightfall? Sep 13 22:28:00 * Morgan shrugs Sep 13 22:30:36 have you been there before (your call) Sep 13 22:31:59 * Morgan nods slightly Sep 13 22:32:09 though I can't say I recall much of it Sep 13 22:32:41 From what I have read, it's a large but enclosed port Sep 13 22:33:22 * Morgan nods Sep 13 22:37:13 * Molly smiles fondly Sep 13 22:37:48 Are you looking forward to planning out your next purchase with Sinan Gottlieb and his father? Sep 13 22:38:35 to an extent, aye, though truth be told I'm more looking forward to putting the rose through her paces Sep 13 22:39:26 can you do that on the river? Sep 13 22:41:17 Not really, not properly at any rate Sep 13 22:42:23 it will be some time before we can get to open waters I'm afraid Sep 13 22:44:25 * Morgan nods Sep 13 22:44:53 I know. Still, we can have them practicing manoeuvres at least Sep 13 22:46:28 * Molly nods Sep 13 22:47:03 Have you considered how you wish to proceed in regards to Edward? Sep 13 22:48:24 Almost continually Sep 13 22:50:44 It would certainly make things easier that, should you wish to speak to them, Mina and her father were either in Fischler, or aware that we wished to visit them... Sep 13 22:51:42 * Morgan nods Sep 13 22:54:07 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Sep 13 22:54:41 * Molly (~ident@94.12.ro.mqr) has joined #7thseaic Sep 13 22:55:14 you think we should send word? Sep 13 22:57:08 * Molly bites her lower lip endearingly Sep 13 22:57:40 I feel that if you might want to try to help Mina and Edward, it would be best to send word Sep 13 22:58:15 * Morgan nods Sep 13 22:59:19 probably worth doing then Sep 13 23:01:09 * Molly looks briefly around, then takes his hand Sep 13 23:01:15 I know it cannot be easy Sep 13 23:01:53 * Morgan nods slightly Sep 13 23:01:57 no... it isn't Sep 13 23:06:27 perhaps rather than thinking of Edward in this, think of Mina. She did nothing wrong. She has not taken another suitor. She believes in love, and you hold the power to make that belief a reality. Regardless of whether he _deserves_ it, surely she does? Sep 13 23:08:42 * Morgan nods slowly Sep 13 23:11:08 I suppose I hadn't thought of it like that Sep 13 23:12:52 * Molly smiles gently Sep 13 23:13:22 Maybe you weren't ready to think of it that way yet Sep 13 23:13:47 possibly I suppose Sep 13 23:14:32 * Molly looks thoughtful Sep 13 23:16:33 would it be easier if I write to Mina, and make the arrangements, on the notion of seeing them again and deepening our new accquaintance? That way, if you change your mind, you are able to proceed differntly? Sep 13 23:16:47 * Morgan nods Sep 13 23:16:49 please Sep 13 23:17:38 * Molly nods Sep 13 23:17:46 leave it to me then, liebes herz Sep 13 23:18:18 thank you blossom Sep 13 23:19:02 * Molly nods Sep 13 23:19:32 Now, how is it we came to have a cat aboard? Sep 13 23:19:42 * Morgan shrugs Sep 13 23:20:46 its complicated Sep 13 23:22:30 Is it to live on the ship, or are we to take it to the Eisenfurst's house...? *she raises an eyebrow playfully* Sep 13 23:22:47 well, its Varicks cat, so best ask him Sep 13 23:24:03 * Molly can't seem to tell if he is serious Sep 13 23:26:02 is that wise? Sep 13 23:26:17 he was some pompous captains cat and he took a shine to Varick, and I took exception to how he spoke to Varick Sep 13 23:28:30 the cat/ Sep 13 23:28:34 ? Sep 13 23:28:49 the pompous captain Sep 13 23:29:46 * Molly nods Sep 13 23:30:04 So you removed the cat from his possession? Sep 13 23:30:21 * Morgan nods Sep 13 23:33:42 Will it not be risky to have a cat on board? what if it goes overboard? Sep 13 23:34:00 cats can swim, remarkably well Sep 13 23:35:24 well enough at sea though? I worry that Varick will be upset Sep 13 23:36:03 I wouldn't worry, blossom, cats are very resilient and not all that stupid Sep 13 23:36:54 * Molly nods Sep 13 23:37:25 Good. *she looks over towards Vodacce* I can't believe I even got this close! Sep 13 23:37:47 We'll go there some day if you wish... though its full of vacuous bores Sep 13 23:39:29 * Molly looks up at him Sep 13 23:40:20 Theres only one place in the world that I long to be... *she places her hand over his heart* and that is right here Sep 13 23:43:19 thats a happy coincidence then Sep 13 23:44:51 * Morgan smiles Sep 13 23:45:12 * Molly smiles back Sep 13 23:45:28 Should I be calling you Captain now? Sep 13 23:47:07 * Morgan wrinkles his nose Sep 13 23:47:11 No, I don't think so Sep 13 23:48:33 You are letting Sorgi be the Captain? Sep 13 23:48:54 I could do with seeing how the crew respond to him Sep 13 23:50:46 * Molly nods Sep 13 23:51:05 Especially given their respective religious backgrounds Sep 13 23:51:28 * Morgan nods Sep 13 23:54:15 it could be something of a sticking point  Sep 20 21:43:31 **The sun sinks low towards the horizon as they apprach the harbour town of Zweibrucke. With plans of launching a ship and planning out his next purpchase, it will hopefully be a productive few days before they set off for Fischler. Sorgi and Claudia work together with surprising ease, given their family history, and Claudia's general disadain for most people. Both are on deck watching the  Sep 20 21:43:31 harbour get closer. Sep 20 21:47:26 * Morgan stands at a side rail, alternating between staring down at the water and at various members of the crew Sep 20 21:49:05 **The crew seems a little on edge, and watchful of Morgan Sep 20 21:49:52 * Morgan moves towards Claudia and Sorgi Sep 20 21:54:22 * Molly is now known as Sorgi Sep 20 21:55:25 Sorgi, the crew keep looking at me the way a canary looks at a cat Sep 20 21:55:41 * Sorgi smiles Sep 20 21:56:18 Yes M'Lord, I think it's because you open the door and rattled the budgies out of their cage to fly free in Starke Sep 20 21:59:50 I see Sep 20 22:02:58 Claudia: You cant blame them really, it was a bit sudden Sep 20 22:04:29 it was nothing more than was deserved Sep 20 22:08:49 * Sorgi nods Sep 20 22:09:00 But they don't know that, M'Lord Sep 20 22:09:57 * Morgan nods Sep 20 22:13:21 **the harbour looms nearer, its bridges raised to allow ships to enter. The opening is narrower than a novice would like, and even many experienced sailors are anxious about. It does provide excellent storm protection though Sep 20 22:14:08 * Morgan watches the harbour walls intently Sep 20 22:14:40 so, captain, how are we planning on getting in there without hitting the walls? Sep 20 22:16:50 * Sorgi says nothing, assuming Morgan is talking to himself Sep 20 22:17:06 * Morgan looks at Sorgi Sep 20 22:17:15 well? Sep 20 22:20:29 M'Lord? If I were you I'd take it very slowly, and all hands on deck Sep 20 22:20:55 I wasn't asking for a suggestion, I was asking how you're going to handle it... Sep 20 22:21:22 But I'm not the Captain, M'Lord, you are Sep 20 22:21:44 I don't recall ever saying that... anyway, you've got that back to front Sep 20 22:23:43 * Sorgi smiles Sep 20 22:23:50 Yes M'Lord Sep 20 22:25:31 **The approch is now imminent* Sep 20 22:26:26 * Morgan looks at Sorgi, tilting his head in a 'go on then' expression Sep 20 22:29:08 * Sorgi gives the orders for all hands on deck. Leaving Morgan where he is stood, Sorgi immediately and efficiently takes control, guiding the crew to bring the Rose through into Zweibrucke harbour Sep 20 22:33:55 **In very little time at all, Sorgi has comanded to Rose til she's docked near the Tavern. Rapidly the sails are furled, and all is made tidy and organised for the anticipated ten day stay in Zweibrucke. Sep 20 22:34:11 * Morgan moves to Sorgi Sep 20 22:34:23 well done. Gather the crew would you, I want to speak with them Sep 20 22:35:52 * Sorgi gives the orders. Only Molly and Varick are absent from the crowd that gathers of deck Sep 20 22:41:28 **everyone waits patiently, if a little nervously* Sep 20 22:43:42 I understand you gentlemen are feeling ill at ease with the sudden departure of the other crew. Rest assured it was not for frivolous reasons. With that in mind, I assure you that you will not be sent from this ship or crew unless you've done something to warrant it. Do you all understand? Sep 20 22:45:59 **They all say "yes, sir" Sep 20 22:46:55 Excellent. I will not stand for acts of piracy in any form... we're better than that. Well done getting into the harbour so smoothly, I've seen many a crew scrub the walls Sep 20 22:50:28 ** all look pleased**  Sep 26 21:47:20 * Sorgi gives them all orders for ensuring the ship will be safe in harbour, and sets them to work. Then he speaks quietly to Morgan Sep 26 21:47:36 Are you giving them shore leave, m'Lord? Sep 26 21:48:02 give them the day once every things squared away Sep 26 21:53:45 * Sorgi nods Sep 26 21:54:03 Are you taking Claudia with you? Sep 26 21:54:16 you think I need to? Sep 26 21:57:03 * Sorgi shakes his head Sep 26 21:58:40 Probably not. What risk will there be from His Grace the Eisenfurst and your own Cousin? The roads can be a little dangerous past Tannen, but nothing you can't handle. Sep 26 21:59:27 * Sorgi is deadly serious, not knowing anything about Alarice's personal issues with Morgan or Molly Sep 26 22:01:00 I might take her along, she'd be annoyed to miss the prospect of bandits Sep 26 22:03:28 * Sorgi nods, looking around. Somewhere in the town, the church bells ring briefly for 10 o'clock. It is barely audible over the noise of water lapping in the harbour and drunken singing in the tavern. Sep 26 22:05:47 Try to keep them out of trouble Sep 26 22:09:15 * Sorgi nods. There's a shout from the dock "Permission to come aboard?" Sep 26 22:12:24 * Morgan looks over the side Sep 26 22:12:42 **it's Sinan Gottlieb* Sep 26 22:13:50 * Morgan looks to Sorgi, nodding slightly Sep 26 22:15:28 Permission Granted Sep 26 22:16:10 **Sinan comes aboard, bowing to Morgan, then Sorgi** Good evening Sep 26 22:17:31 * Morgan inclines his head Sep 26 22:17:34 Sinan Sep 26 22:22:00 Sinan: I am here to sort your docking permit Sep 26 22:22:39 * Morgan nods Sep 26 22:25:32 Sinan: I'll need to see all your documents Sep 26 22:25:57 all of them? I left all my cooking recipe's in starke Sep 26 22:26:22 **Morgan hears in his head "It is time for me to try to contact Jacques, liebling"* Sep 26 22:27:28 Sinan: *he smiles but doesn't laugh* No, no, just ownership papers Sep 26 22:29:24 * Morgan nods Sep 26 22:29:29 bear with me, I'll go fetch them Sep 26 22:33:18 * Morgan heads into the cabin Sep 26 22:36:01 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Sep 26 22:36:38 well, thats inconvenient Sep 26 22:36:58 * Molly is setting up the mirror that they brought from Innesbruck. Sep 26 22:37:07 What is, liebling? Sep 26 22:37:20 Sinan's here to check our papers... now of all times Sep 26 22:41:14 * Molly nods Sep 26 22:41:30 I can manage here alone Sep 26 22:41:43 sure? Sep 26 22:43:16 * Molly nods, searching in a chest for the water Sep 26 22:43:21 Yes liebling Sep 26 22:43:47 * Morgan nods, picking up the papers Sep 26 22:44:16 * Molly smiles softly as he goes Sep 26 22:48:25 * Molly is now known as Sinan Sep 26 22:48:54 * Morgan heads out onto deck Sep 26 22:49:12 * Sinan seems fidgety and eager to get his work completed, though is chatting politely with Sorgi Sep 26 22:49:48 * Morgan hands the papers over Sep 26 22:49:53 busy, Sinan? Sep 26 22:50:17 * Sinan nods Sep 26 22:50:41 I wasn't expecting to see you booking ships into dock Sep 26 22:52:40 Somewhat, yes. The Lady Natasha's launch is tomorrow, The Rustig Weibsbild (Lusty Wench) has just been completed and will be sailing in a few days once her registration is done, and there's another ship due to be finished in the next few weeks. Sep 26 22:54:44 * Morgan nods Sep 26 22:58:37 * Sinan looks over the papers, and fills some documents in. He suddenly pauses as if hearing something, then continues. Sep 26 22:58:49 * Morgan tilts his head slightly Sep 26 23:02:11 **he hears nothing. Sinan hands him the docking permit* Sep 26 23:02:24 * Morgan takes it Sep 26 23:02:25 thank you Sep 26 23:05:08 You're welcome. Shall I send someone tomorrow to bring you over for the launching? Sep 26 23:05:37 I'd be grateful Sep 26 23:07:23 * Sinan nods, looking around once more. Sep 26 23:07:32 problem, Sinan? Sep 26 23:08:06 Very fine ship you have here, very fine indeed Sep 26 23:08:21 * Morgan smiles Sep 26 23:08:25 but not a Gottlieb Sep 26 23:08:42 * Sinan smiles Sep 26 23:08:51 Nothing in life is perfect Sep 26 23:09:09 your ships come fairly close Sep 26 23:09:37 * Sinan nods Sep 26 23:10:18 Once we have the launch out of the way, I'll be more at liberty to draw up some plans with you Sep 26 23:11:53 * Morgan nods Sep 26 23:11:56 I look forward to it Sep 26 23:12:25 * Sinan inclines his head Sep 26 23:12:42 I'll leave you all to your evening. Good night Sep 26 23:14:44 * Morgan inclines his head Sep 26 23:15:34 * Sinan heads off the ship Sep 26 23:15:42 * Sinan is now known as Sorgi Sep 26 23:16:43 * Sorgi watches him go, then looks to Morgan Sep 26 23:17:05 Do you have any more tasks for me, m'Lord? Sep 26 23:17:45 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 26 23:21:20 I've got second watch, so I'll be turning in. Good night, m'Lord Sep 26 23:21:30 Goodnight Sorgi Sep 26 23:22:58 * Sorgi goes below, leaving Morgan seemingly alone in deck Sep 26 23:23:33 * Morgan looks round, checking all the knotting Sep 26 23:24:50 **everything looks good** Sep 26 23:25:04 * Morgan nods to himself before heading back o the cabin Sep 26 23:28:22 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Sep 26 23:28:37 * Molly is still talking to Jacques Sep 26 23:29:32 * Morgan remains quiet Sep 26 23:33:38 *A few minutes pass before she waves goodbye, and the image of the boy hundreds of miles away disappears* Sep 26 23:39:14 * Molly smiles at him Sep 26 23:39:32 You have finished your business? Sep 26 23:39:36 * Morgan nods Sep 26 23:40:03 * Molly smiles, packing away the mirror Sep 26 23:40:08 Is all well? Sep 26 23:40:27 seems to be. Sinans quite impressed with the Rose. you? Sep 26 23:42:51 * Molly tries not to smirk Sep 26 23:43:01 Yes, I'm impressed also Sep 26 23:43:51 * Morgan rolls his eyes Sep 26 23:46:47 Sorry liebes herz... Yes all is well. Sep 26 23:47:02 * Molly sits down on the bed Sep 26 23:47:17 Walder is a very smart man Sep 26 23:47:26 he'd disagree Sep 26 23:50:52 I know. But he's been spending a lot of time befriending visitors from Koln and Sudlachenberg so that he can pass the information to us through Jacques so that we know what is going on in our area Sep 26 23:51:22 excellent Sep 26 23:51:37 * Molly smiles warmly Sep 26 23:52:26 Yes, it is. I know it is not very comfortable for you, but it is rather useful Sep 26 23:52:52 * Morgan nods Sep 26 23:53:34 We must be about 300 miles as the crow flies from Innesbruck Sep 26 23:56:42 * Morgan thinks about it for a moment before nodding Sep 26 23:56:47 about that Sep 27 22:31:19 * Molly smiles Sep 27 22:31:43 Potentially the most useful magic in the world Sep 27 22:32:53 * Morgan nods Sep 27 22:36:57 I'm inclined to agree, actually Sep 27 22:37:01 Everything is going well Sep 27 22:37:20 * Morgan nods Sep 27 22:37:22 good Sep 27 22:39:14 The harvest was alright, enough to ensure everyone could pay their rents at least Sep 27 22:43:11 I'll bet thats improved morale Sep 27 22:46:05 * Molly nods Sep 27 22:47:20 They've also been very pleased with the reduced rates and its implications for them saving to protect their futures *she smiles to herself* Sep 27 22:48:44 that'll tweak a nose or two Sep 27 22:51:49 * Molly nods Sep 27 22:52:06 Heinrich was quite cross apparently Sep 27 22:52:44 I can't say I'm surprised... he doesn't like being proven wrong Sep 27 23:00:36 * Molly giggles Sep 27 23:00:57 Such is the way with Eisen men Sep 27 23:06:19 * Morgan nods Sep 27 23:06:21 true enough Sep 27 23:08:57 * Molly nods Sep 27 23:09:04 I am rather pleased 