Oct 04 22:29:43 [22:13] * Varick can be heard coming up on deck early in the morning, talking quietly Oct 04 22:31:11 I don't know Captain, I don't think they'd like that Oct 04 22:34:09 * Varick appears on the deck, followed by the cat Oct 04 22:34:41 * Morgan watches the boy sidelong Oct 04 22:37:21 Maybe I could just catch you a fish? *he looks at the cat, which looks at him* Oct 04 22:39:29 * Varick looks to Morgan Oct 04 22:39:58 How could I make a fishing rod? Oct 04 22:43:01 Well, basically, its a stick with a line and a hook... Oct 04 22:44:13 * Varick nods. The cat wanders off, and jumps overboard. Varick looks horrified Oct 04 22:44:24 Captain Ulysses! Oct 04 22:44:51 * Morgan looks overboard Oct 04 22:45:14 remember he did that at the dock... Oct 04 22:45:26 *The cat has vanished. Varick looks distressed Oct 04 22:47:58 * Morgan puts a hand on Varicks shoulder Oct 04 22:48:06 hold on, he'll pop up Oct 04 22:49:30 * Varick 's lip quivers. Suddenly a wet head appears, complete with a shiny silver fish, and swims back to the ship Oct 04 22:49:49 I guess he didn't want to wait for a rod Oct 04 22:51:55 * Varick smiles. The cat climbs up, and parades in front of Varick and Morgan Oct 04 22:55:25 I guess he doesn't need help Oct 04 22:56:15 I had a feeling that'd be the case Oct 04 22:58:06 * Varick smiles at the cat as it starts eating Oct 04 22:58:17 He slept on my bed Oct 04 22:59:24 oh yes? Oct 04 23:02:27 * Varick smiles Oct 04 23:02:33 He's my friend Oct 04 23:03:27 I'm glad you two are getting along Oct 04 23:06:24 * Varick nods. There's a call from the dock. Oct 04 23:06:45 Sanin: Permission to come aboard? Oct 04 23:06:55 * Morgan hollers down Oct 04 23:06:57 granted Oct 04 23:10:00 *Sanin boards. His dark features seem somewhat out of place amongst the fairer Eisen crew. He smiles at Varick* Good morning, Veisgraf Sudlachenberg. Oct 04 23:14:47 * Morgan nods  Oct 04 23:14:48 Sinan Oct 04 23:16:39 *he looks to Varick and back, enquiringly* Oct 04 23:17:33 this is Varick, Baron of Koln.. Oct 04 23:19:04 * Varick looks at Morgan with confusion, then smiles at Sinan Oct 04 23:29:02 Good Morning Oct 04 23:33:48 * Varick has quit (Remote host closed the connection) Oct 04 23:35:22 * AndroUser (~androirc@94.12.ro.mqr) has joined #7thseaic Oct 04 23:35:29 C&p pls Oct 04 23:35:51 *Sanin boards. His dark features seem somewhat out of place amongst the fairer Eisen crew. He smiles at Varick* Good morning, Veisgraf Sudlachenberg. Oct 04 23:35:51 * Morgan nods  Oct 04 23:35:51 Sinan Oct 04 23:35:51 *he looks to Varick and back, enquiringly* Oct 04 23:35:51 this is Varick, Baron of Koln.. Oct 04 23:35:51 * Varick looks at Morgan with confusion, then smiles at Sinan Oct 04 23:35:51 Good Morning Oct 04 23:38:26 * AndroUser is now known as Sinan Oct 04 23:38:47 * Sinan greets the boy, then turns to Morgan Oct 04 23:39:20 We are hoping to launch in about two hours, if that suits? Oct 04 23:39:42 * Morgan nods Oct 04 23:39:45 sounds good to me Oct 04 23:40:57 * Sinan nods Oct 04 23:41:52 The Lady Natasha's owners plan to sail later in the day. After she has been named, I'll be available to discuss your plans Oct 04 23:42:11 I'll look forward to it Oct 04 23:43:42 * Sinan bows Oct 04 23:43:54 I'll return in an hour Oct 04 23:44:59 we'll be ready Oct 04 23:48:56 * Sinan heads off. Varick looks to Morgan Oct 04 23:49:01 * Sinan is now known as Varick Oct 04 23:49:18 Is he from Eisen? Oct 04 23:49:57 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 04 23:49:59 not exactly Oct 04 23:54:08 * Varick looks at Morgan Oct 04 23:54:18 He doesn't look Eisen Oct 04 23:54:29 No, but he's been adopted by Eisen parents Oct 05 00:01:11 * Varick looks interested Oct 05 00:01:21 Have you been there? Oct 05 00:01:45 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 05 00:01:46 no Oct 05 00:04:59 It sounds exciting! Do they have buried treasure? Oct 05 00:05:17 I don't think anyone knows... no ones been there in a long time Oct 05 00:05:39 **the cat nudges the boney remains of the fish overboard, then washes his face* Oct 05 00:13:29 maybe we'll go there one day Oct 05 00:15:52 * Varick nods Oct 05 00:16:13 Why does the ship have a girl's name? Oct 05 00:20:12 sometimes ships are named in honour of people Oct 05 00:21:03 Who is Lady Natasha? Oct 05 00:22:48 a very brave woman Oct 05 00:23:21 Did she sail ships? Oct 05 00:24:08 No, she didnt.  Oct 05 00:25:03 * Varick nods, looking around Oct 05 00:25:11 I like our ship Oct 05 00:25:51 it was built to be a pirate ship, originally Oct 05 00:29:13 * Varick looks surprised Oct 05 00:29:25 And there were pirates here? Oct 05 00:30:05 at some point Oct 05 00:33:24 * Varick looks pleased, and strokes the cat Oct 05 00:33:34 Was there any treasure? Oct 05 00:34:15 onboard? No, I'm afraid not   Oct 14 21:33:48 Sinan arrives about an hour later. Morgan has had time to dress himself and Varick ready for the ship naming, though has left Molly to prepare in peace. Sinan stands beside Morgan, watching Varick play with the cat. Oct 14 21:33:48 Not many ships have cats these days Oct 14 21:33:48 he was... liberated from a Castillean captain Oct 14 21:39:56 * AndroUser looks intrigued Oct 14 21:40:08 * AndroUser is now known as Sinan Oct 14 21:40:26 An unusual thing to take Oct 14 21:41:09 he wandered aboard the ship and started playing with Varick, so we ended up buying him from the captain Oct 14 21:45:43 * Sinan smiles Oct 14 21:46:15 It is nice for children to have animals. Where I grew up, we had a goat Oct 14 21:47:55 as a pet? Oct 14 21:50:36 * Sinan nods Oct 14 21:50:44 It was a runt Oct 14 21:51:25 * Morgan nods Oct 14 21:51:31 thats how I got my brother Oct 14 21:54:15 * Sinan tries not to laugh, just nods  Oct 14 22:26:03 **Molly comes up on deck. she's wearing the green and cream dress she wore the day she saved Sorgi, and the tiara the Eisenfurst gave her at the wedding. She looks poised and elegant. Sinan's jaw drops, and Morgan recalls that the man who asked what manner of scandal the Veisgraf would inflict on Sudlacenburg next has never seen the woman in question before. Oct 14 22:27:09 * Morgan smirks slightly Oct 14 22:34:26 * Sinan 's dark skin turns a little pink. He looks sidelong at Morgan, hoping his surprise hasn't been spotted Oct 14 22:35:01 I don't believe you've met the veisgraffin Oct 14 22:40:33 Uhhh no... no I havent Oct 14 22:41:21 Sinan, this is my wife... Molly, this is Sinan Gottlieb Oct 14 22:46:40 **Molly comes over, and holds out her hand, as is correct given their respective statuses. He bows over it Oct 14 22:47:00 It is an honour to meet you, my Lady. Oct 14 22:47:51 *Molly smiles* And you also, Mr Gottlieb. *she looks briefly at Morgan to check that all is well* Oct 14 22:48:29 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 14 22:50:10 The ship is ready to be launched, if you're all ready to accompany me? Oct 14 22:54:06 * Morgan nods Oct 14 22:55:42 * Sinan motions Varick to her. He talks quietly to the cat ((if Morgan strains to hear, he could pick up what is being said))  Oct 25 22:00:36 * Molly walks along the dock towards the large bridge that spans the entrance to the harbour with Varick beside her. Sinan walks with Morgan. They can see the Lady Natasha as they wait for the bridge to be lowered. Gulls fly and call high overhead Oct 25 22:00:47 S: She's a fine ship Oct 25 22:01:17 * Morgan nods Oct 25 22:01:18 she looks it Oct 25 22:05:55 **The men on either slide winch down the bridge. It takes a surprising amount of strength* Oct 25 22:06:30 S: It's taken six months to build her Oct 25 22:08:42 big job then Oct 25 22:11:44 S: *he nods* the company couldn't make up their minds, so plans kept changing Oct 25 22:12:09 **the bridge is down, allowing them to cross** Oct 25 22:12:12 thats just poor on their part Oct 25 22:14:27 S: *he leads the way* My father has a soft spot for the company owner. Usually he won't revise plans once they're made Oct 25 22:15:07 what were they changing their minds on? whether or not she floats? Oct 25 22:18:26 S: Room layouts and decor styles Oct 25 22:19:02 * Morgan rolls his eyes Oct 25 22:24:12 S: *he smiles* She's Vodacce Oct 25 22:24:37 that might explain a few things Oct 25 22:28:45 *he nods. A man comes out of a building a little further down. He is nearly Morgan's height and build, hair cut very close. Though of Eisen colouring, there are some similarities to the darker man at Morgan's side* Oct 25 22:31:18 S: and there he is Oct 25 22:34:26 your father? Oct 25 22:36:32 S: *he nods, motioning them to follow him * Yes, the founder and owner of Gottlieb Shipbuilders Oct 25 22:36:54 * Morgan follows Oct 25 22:40:48 *Stefan turns and sees them approach. He smiles at Morgan. He isn't a typically handsome Eisenman, but nor is he ugly. He bows slightly* My Lord Oct 25 22:41:31 * Morgan mirrors the gesture Oct 25 22:41:45 Herr Gottlieb Oct 25 22:45:25 G: Welcome to Zweibrucke Oct 25 22:46:45 Thank you... may I introduce my wife, veisgraffin sudlachenberg Oct 25 22:50:32 * Molly curtsies to him as he kisses her hand Oct 25 22:51:15 G: My Lady. Your hair is exquisite! Such a fiery red! Oct 25 22:51:30 * Molly smiles, blushing Oct 25 22:51:45 *Varick watches the adults* Oct 25 22:52:13 * Morgan looks to the boy Oct 25 22:52:28 Varick, this is Stefan Gottlieb, he makes the finest ships in Eisen Oct 25 22:58:51 V: *he bows nicely* I am honoured to meet you Sir Oct 25 23:01:50 * Molly has quit (Remote host closed the connection) Oct 25 23:05:36 * AndroUser (~androirc@94.4.lu.uzy) has joined #7thseaic Oct 25 23:05:39 Test Oct 25 23:05:49 * AndroUser is now known as Molly Oct 25 23:06:00 got it Oct 25 23:06:09 C&p pls Oct 25 23:06:46 *Varick watches the adults* Oct 25 23:06:46 * Morgan looks to the boy Oct 25 23:06:46 Varick, this is Stefan Gottlieb, he makes the finest ships in Eisen Oct 25 23:06:46 V: *he bows nicely* I am honoured to meet you Sir Oct 25 23:11:32 G: *he bows, waiting for Morgan's introduction* Oct 25 23:15:23 Varick Eldreich baron of Koln primarily Oct 25 23:20:19 G: How would you like to go on a tour of a ship later? *he addresses Varick but includes Molly as he talks* Oct 25 23:21:01 V: *he nods* yes please! *Molly nods also* that is very kind Oct 25 23:22:00 G: *he looks to Morgan* I believe you and Sinan have some plans to draw up? Oct 25 23:22:10 * Morgan nods Oct 25 23:27:31 indeed Oct 25 23:27:38 G: *he nods* I am sure Sinan will do a fine job *Sinan looks a little surprised* Oct 25 23:30:59 I've no doubt Oct 25 23:33:00 *they begin to head toward the Lady Natasha. There is a small crowd there, some are townsfolk, some traders, but most appear to be the men that built her. There's a large amount of whispering and watching as Morgan's family and the Gottliebs approach. Oct 25 23:37:49 **A man stands holding a bottle of champagne on a rope carefully. People watch Sinan Gottlieb, familiar with the Assistant Harbour Master taking a role in launchings Oct 25 23:41:29 S: Thank you for coming to see the lastest ship launched from Zweibrucke. We're very fortunate to have the lovely Veisgrafin Sudlachenberg *the name elicits further interest and scrutiny of Molly* to both name and launch this vessel, the Lady Natasha *everyone claps. Sinan looks to Molly who is picking up Varick. The crowd swells, and more than fifty people watch on.* Oct 25 23:42:41 * Molly speaks quietly to Varick, too quietly for Morgan to hear. The boy nods, looking around slowly Oct 25 23:44:50 * Morgan watches his wife Oct 25 23:54:53 * Molly smiles at Varick, asking him a brief question, to which he nods. She takes the bottle from the man. It dawns on Morgan that she doesn't even look nervous, her confidence in her role as his Veisgrafin and a member of high society has grown massively in the last few weeks. Oct 25 23:57:54 * Molly speaks loudly and clearly, Varick on her hip and holding the bottle with her Oct 25 23:58:50 Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the Lady Natasha. May Theus protect her and all who sail upon her! Oct 26 00:00:43 **Together, they fling the bottle at the ship, and it smashes, covering the wood in expensive wine. For a brief moment, the breaking glass sounds like the tinkle of a metal windchime before being drowned out by claps and cheers. Molly hugs Varick, kissing his cheek.  Nov 02 22:27:02 **the crowd disperses, and they make their way back to the Tavern nearest the Rose. Varick walks beside Morgan, Stefan Gottlieb chats to Molly  Nov 02 22:27:20 I got to break something Nov 02 22:28:24 So I saw... you enjoyed it? Nov 02 22:31:27 * Varick nods enthusiastically Nov 02 22:31:36 Can we have that ship too?  Nov 02 22:35:00 That one already has an owner Nov 02 22:39:50 Oh. What about that one? *he points to the next one back. Molly and Stefan turn to look also* Nov 02 22:42:50 * Varick looks at Morgan Nov 02 22:43:25 * Morgan looks over at the ship Nov 02 22:46:04 **it's nice, newly completed. It's called the Lusty Wench. Nov 02 22:52:32 I daresay someone owns that too Nov 02 22:52:59 *Srefan nods* it belongs to a mercenary company Nov 02 22:57:54 **Molly looks to Morgan** Nov 02 23:03:11 any particular one? Nov 02 23:08:00 S: The Brotherhood of the flame. They have plans to run troops to Castile in the fight with Montaigne Nov 02 23:09:14 * Morgan rolls his eyes briefly Nov 02 23:11:40 interesting name for a band of mercenaries Nov 02 23:12:45 S: *he nods* They're sons of noble families whose lands have been destroyed by the War Nov 02 23:18:15 so they're off to fight  Nov 02 23:19:33 S: Indeed Nov 02 23:23:14 S: We get many orders from mercenaries now that the War is over. That one in the dry dock is for the Schwert Von Dornen company Nov 02 23:23:30 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Nov 02 23:23:42 need to be careful, they've a habit of blowing ships up Nov 02 23:27:06 S: Most mercenaries have Nov 02 23:27:40 * Morgan shrugs Nov 02 23:30:27 usually for a good reason... that particular company, not so Nov 02 23:31:36 S: We haven't had any problems to date Nov 02 23:32:44 lets hope it stays that way Nov 02 23:33:50 S: *he nods, spotting a man waving* will you excuse me? Nov 02 23:33:57 * Morgan nods Nov 02 23:33:59 of course Nov 02 23:37:36 *he leaves them to walk towards the tavern where they are to have lunch. Varick trots across the bridge a little ahead* Nov 02 23:37:47 * Varick is now known as MollyK Nov 02 23:38:04 Did you enjoy that, liebling? Nov 02 23:38:33 what, exactly? Nov 02 23:41:00 The naming of the ship Nov 02 23:41:53 * Morgan nods slightly Nov 02 23:43:27 you? Nov 02 23:46:11 * MollyK smiles Nov 02 23:46:19 Yes, very much so Nov 02 23:47:36 good Nov 02 23:47:47 Varick seemed to enjoy the breaking of things Nov 02 23:47:56 * MollyK smiles Nov 02 23:48:28 Good. I hope he isn't too young to remember it as he grows Nov 02 23:48:47 * Morgan nods Nov 02 23:49:05 time will tell I suppose Nov 02 23:51:15 It's important... Nov 02 23:51:42 oh? Nov 02 23:54:15 * MollyK looks to him, speaking quietly Nov 02 23:55:07 One day, we will have to be completely honest about who Natasha truly was. I want him to remember the respect and honour we gave to her memory Nov 02 23:55:25 * Morgan nods Nov 02 23:55:29 you're right, it is important Nov 02 23:57:41 * MollyK smiles gently Nov 02 23:57:54 I thought you might see it that way Nov 02 23:58:05 * Morgan nods Nov 03 00:02:28 **they head into the tavern and eat. Sinan shortly joins them and plans are made for he and Morgan to discuss the shipbuilding after lunch* 