Dec 02 23:23:19 **after brief enquiry, they find out that the bandana man is being held in the assistant harbour masters office (sinans office)* Dec 02 23:23:51 * Morgan strides toward the office Dec 02 23:27:33 **Two men are stood surreptitiously by the door, but Morgan recognises armed guards when he sees them** Dec 02 23:28:03 * Morgan speaks when he's within earshot Dec 02 23:28:16 gentlemen, if you're trying to be inconspicuous, you need more practice Dec 02 23:30:27 **they both look surprised and wary* Dec 02 23:31:14 who's inside? Dec 02 23:35:54 Man: That depends on who YOU are... Dec 02 23:36:53 I have several names... right now I'm the man who carried Gottlieb out of a burning ship Dec 02 23:39:04 *they mutter to each other, then one answers* Captain of The Purple Rose and prisoner. Dec 02 23:39:37 * Morgan nods Dec 02 23:39:42 my employee and my prisoner then Dec 02 23:41:05 *they look at each other again, then back* Yes, my Lord Dec 02 23:41:18 * Morgan moves towards the door Dec 02 23:43:51 **they open it for him and Claudia** Dec 02 23:46:08 * Morgan goes inside  Dec 05 23:02:11 **Sorgi waits quietly, the man tied to the chair unconscious with his own bandana as a gag** Dec 05 23:02:45 * Morgan looks the man over Dec 05 23:07:05 **He's eisen looking, a bit bruised but no worse than he should be* Dec 05 23:08:18 * Morgan looks at Sorgi Dec 05 23:08:39 would you go to the inn and get a bottle of scotch, and a bucket of water Dec 05 23:10:50 **he nods, leaving** Dec 05 23:11:34 * Morgan glances at Claudia Dec 05 23:11:39 hows your bleeding? Dec 05 23:13:30 * AndroUser is now known as Claudia Dec 05 23:13:44 * Claudia shrugs a little defensively Dec 05 23:13:47 Fine Dec 05 23:14:10 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Dec 05 23:15:16 * Claudia looks at the prisoner instead Dec 05 23:17:30 Do you think I should invite Sinan Gottlieb? Dec 05 23:19:33 * Claudia looks at him Dec 05 23:20:12 Would _I_? No. But _you_ probably will. Dec 05 23:21:08 but you'd probably have killed him by now, right? Dec 05 23:22:12 Possibly. Probably. *she looks unapologetic* Dec 05 23:23:49 and thats why you wouldn't... I want information before anything permanent is done Dec 05 23:26:12 **The door opens. Sinan enters. He looks both troubled and angry** Dec 05 23:28:25 * Morgan glances at Claudia, shrugging slightly Dec 05 23:28:38 This is my office. Dec 05 23:28:46 * Claudia is now known as Sinan Dec 05 23:29:04 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:29:05 I know Dec 05 23:31:22 You should have waited for me. Dec 05 23:31:33 for what? Dec 05 23:33:53 Before interrogating him. He is a prisoner of our Konigsreich. Dec 05 23:34:48 You'll notice he's unconscious, no interrogation has occurred... and we can argue over the technicality of him being your prisoner or mine later, once we've gotten some answers. Besides, I thought you'd be with your father Dec 05 23:35:12 * Sinan seems both cross and wary of Morgan, very different to how he had been before. Dec 05 23:36:29 He has committed a crime. The damage will cost hundreds of guilders to fix, not to mention the delays to my father's other projects. He is OUR prisoner. Dec 05 23:37:18 * Morgan looks at Sinan patiently Dec 05 23:37:22 how is your father? Dec 05 23:38:08 * Sinan looks a bit irritated Dec 05 23:38:24 The doctor is with him now Dec 05 23:38:39 * Morgan nods slightly Dec 05 23:40:44 Lets keep focussed on the important things here... my waiting in your office is a nothing, whereas the health of our loved ones, thats very much something. Dec 05 23:42:49 * Sinan concedes a little Dec 05 23:43:00 And your wife and son? Dec 05 23:43:29 sleeping Dec 05 23:44:11 * Sinan nods slowly Dec 05 23:44:31 The prisoner is not to be tortured. Dec 05 23:44:43 what sort of man do you take me for? Dec 05 23:47:06 * Sinan looks at him frankly, and it feels somewhat unsettling Dec 05 23:47:15 I really don't know. Dec 05 23:47:26 Claudia, outside please Dec 05 23:49:03 **She complies** Dec 05 23:49:16 There a problem here, Sinan? Dec 05 23:50:10 * Sinan nods Dec 05 23:50:14 I think so. Dec 05 23:50:35 and that would be? Dec 05 23:51:01 * Sinan looks to the prisoner Dec 05 23:51:08 Sure he is out cold? Dec 05 23:51:15 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:53:46 My problem is what the hell you are playing at in MY dock. Dec 05 23:53:57 * Sinan looks pretty cross now Dec 05 23:54:48 in what respect? Dec 05 23:56:47 Recently I started to notice when the rich Vodacce wives ((all magic users)) came here that they had a glowing aura about them, which increased when they did magic. Dec 05 23:57:07 * Sinan watches Morgan's reaction Dec 05 23:57:20 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Dec 06 00:00:38 This last hour, you and your wife have lit up this port as if the sun had landed in it. Dec 06 00:01:02 I see... and what exactly do you believe we are doing? Dec 06 00:02:33 Of that, I'm not sure. I suspect your wife has at least one form of magic that heals, because that light is still illuminated in my father's chest. Dec 06 00:04:23 Well, lets just clear up the fact that we're responsible for nothing thats happened here...  Dec 06 00:07:04 Do you have any idea how much danger the people in this port would be in if it was discovered by the Eisenfurst, the Vodacce or the Castilians? Dec 06 00:08:27 You say... recently you started to notice... Dec 06 00:10:13 After my trip that took me through Sudlachenberg, yes Dec 06 00:10:29 * Morgan nods Dec 06 00:12:01 so you can detect magic... seems pretty... magical in itself Dec 06 00:13:52 * Sinan nods slowly Dec 06 00:15:01 If I give you my word on something, will you accept it? Dec 06 00:15:18 From what I've read, my mother's people used to be able sense magic, much like people in Eisen use be able to destroy things. Dec 06 00:15:33 * Sinan nods a little Dec 06 00:16:20 Then I give you my word, none of this was our doing. Your fathers continued existence, however, is... Dec 06 00:18:12 * Sinan nods Dec 06 00:19:00 I still don't want the inquisition here. Dec 06 00:19:43 No... so lets just keep it to ourselves, shall we? Dec 06 00:20:49 You need to be careful. If I can see it, possibly others from the Empire can also Dec 06 00:21:20 say it out loud... there's an Eisenman who can do magic... Dec 06 00:23:27 sounds ridiculous Dec 06 00:24:54 * Sinan nods Dec 06 00:26:10 But your wife is Avalonian, and it is well-known that Avalonians still have much magic, amd tolerance for magic, that we don't have in Eisen Dec 06 00:26:47 which is why its only ever a last resort.... trust me when I tell you your father would be dead were it not for her Dec 06 00:29:41 * Sinan looks grave Dec 06 00:30:09 We'll have to see what the doctor says, he may still not make it Dec 06 00:30:17 I hope thats not the case, truly Dec 06 00:31:32 Me too. Dec 06 00:31:44 * Sinan looks at the prisoner Dec 06 00:32:42 I cannot let him out of my sight, as an officer of justice and responsibility. Do you understand? Dec 06 00:33:01 * Morgan nods Dec 06 00:34:18 And I cannot allow you to kill him. Dec 06 00:34:58 depending on his answers, we may encounter a problem with that Dec 06 00:38:41 Why? Dec 06 00:39:05 because if he was targeting my wife... he's going to die Dec 06 00:42:12 If that were the case, punishment for attempted murder of a Veisgrafin would be being hung. Dec 06 00:42:34 * Morgan shrugs Dec 06 00:44:04 Don't put me in a position where I have to arrest you. Dec 06 00:44:45 * Morgan looks at Sinan Dec 06 00:44:52 lets hope I don't have to Dec 06 00:45:49 * Sinan watches him right back, until there's a knock at the door  Dec 16 22:32:14 **It is Sorgi, complete with the items Morgan had asked for Dec 16 22:34:21 * Morgan looks at Sinan Dec 16 22:34:33 goblets? Dec 16 22:35:31 **Sinan finds some, though he's still a little standoffish** Dec 16 22:38:01 * AndroUser is now known as Sinan Dec 16 22:38:08 What are they for? Dec 16 22:38:18 * Morgan nods at the scotch Dec 16 22:42:36 * Sinan nods a moment. The prisoner starts to stir Dec 16 22:43:17 * Morgan watches him for a moment Dec 16 22:46:21 **he stirs further, almost awake* Dec 16 22:46:38 soon, he'll realise he's in quite a predicament Dec 16 22:49:05 **he blinks, groaning* Dec 16 22:50:48 * Morgan crouches down to eye level with the man Dec 16 22:51:56 **he looks at Morgan with confusion** Dec 16 22:52:06 name? Dec 16 22:57:52 * Sinan is now known as Johannes Dec 16 22:58:08 Johannes. Who're you? Dec 16 22:58:27 we'll get to that... whats the last thing you remember? Dec 16 23:03:38 * Johannes clams up Dec 16 23:03:44 I don't know Dec 16 23:04:15 * Morgan smiles slightly Dec 16 23:04:21 I rather think you do Dec 16 23:06:50 * Johannes frowns Dec 16 23:06:59 I'm not talking to you! Dec 16 23:07:24 * Morgan looks at Sinan Dec 16 23:07:34 I think its time for a little of that scotch while he's thinking things over Dec 16 23:08:50 *sinan pours as instructed* Dec 16 23:09:51 * Morgan takes a glass, sipping it slowly, watching Johannes Dec 16 23:10:20 lets get something out of the way straight off... we know what you did... at this point we want to know why Dec 16 23:11:48 * Johannes just glares at him Dec 16 23:12:28 * Morgan sighs Dec 16 23:12:44 have you ever heard of the lunatic veisgraf of Sudlachenburg? Dec 16 23:16:47 No Dec 16 23:17:59 surely you have... his wife and child died in a fire and the grief drove him mad, he nearly killed his brother then disappeared for years, cutting a bloody swathe through the nobles of another country... Dec 16 23:19:06 * Johannes shrugs Dec 16 23:19:18 Don't remember Dec 16 23:19:43 well... I want you to think about him, about how he has no hesitation in killing people for.. well, whatever...  Dec 16 23:22:07 * Johannes doesn't look bothered Dec 16 23:22:55 Now I want you to imagine that the boat you just blew up had his wife on it... imagine how much he'd like to beat you to an inch from death several times over... Dec 16 23:27:11 * Johannes makes a derisory noise Dec 16 23:27:36 I've taken plenty of beatings in my time Dec 16 23:28:17 * Morgan smiles slightly before sipping the scotch Dec 16 23:28:57 then I guess there's no point talking to you... I guess I'll just have to shoot you Dec 16 23:31:04 * Johannes looks unsure a moment, then shrugs Dec 16 23:31:09 Go ahead Dec 16 23:31:31 * Morgan stands, pulling a pistol from his belt before aiming at the mans head Dec 16 23:34:18 *Sinan frowns deeply, but is out of sight of the prisoner. Sorgi looks utterly unmoved.* Dec 16 23:34:35 * Johannes looks a little unsure Dec 16 23:34:46 * Morgan pulls the hammer back, three clicks Dec 16 23:34:53 Alright, let's not be hasty! Dec 16 23:35:12 * Morgan stays where he stands Dec 16 23:35:30 I'd get to talking unless you want me to pull the trigger Dec 16 23:38:34 * Johannes looks at the other men. Sorgi folds his arms. Sinan doesn't give the game away Dec 16 23:40:42 * Johannes looks back at Morgan Dec 16 23:41:02 Put the gun away and I'll talk Dec 16 23:41:32 * Morgan uncocks it and slides it back into its holder Dec 16 23:44:18 What do you want to know? Dec 16 23:44:28 everything, naturally Dec 16 23:46:07 * Johannes frowns Dec 16 23:46:20 Noone was supposed to be there. Dec 16 23:48:09 well, you're wrong there for a start... given someone was there, why not abandon the plan? Dec 16 23:49:07 Too late, the fuses were already lit, and it had to be today Dec 16 23:49:14 why? Dec 16 23:51:16 I don't know Dec 16 23:51:50 that implies you're not the head honcho Dec 16 23:53:19 * Johannes laughs darkly Dec 16 23:53:30 I just light the fires Dec 16 23:54:09 Then I'd suggest you start giving the names, so I can take this up with the people who set this particular event in motion Dec 16 23:55:33 I don't have names Dec 16 23:56:05 You're not proving yourself to be particularly worth talking to... Dec 16 23:57:10 I get a letter, I meet a man, I get instructions and pay. That is all Dec 16 23:57:32 the man, then, how do I find him? Dec 17 00:01:31 I don't know. I have no address. I only know him, not his name. Dec 17 00:02:01 * Morgan looks at the man with disgust Dec 17 00:02:15 * Johannes shrugs Dec 17 00:02:33 It's safer that way. Dec 17 00:02:42 not for you, obviously Dec 17 00:08:21 * Johannes nods. He gives a description of a typically Eisen man, utterly unhelpful  Jan 02 21:01:03 * Johannes waits for Morgan's reaction Jan 02 21:02:12 That doesn't help me very much Jan 02 21:04:37 * Johannes shrugs Jan 02 21:04:49 I don't know his name Jan 02 21:04:59 where do you meet him? Jan 02 21:09:22 Various places. Taverns mostly. Jan 02 21:10:06 * Morgan looks to Sinan Jan 02 21:10:12 anything from you? Jan 02 21:14:13 **Sinan watches the prisoner* Any ships you've seen him on, any allies of his that you've seen? Jan 02 21:14:33 * Johannes looks thoughtful, then devious Jan 02 21:14:53 What is the information worth? *he looks at Morgan* Jan 02 21:15:20 * Morgan looks at him, eyes flat and uncaring Jan 02 21:15:25 potentially your life... Jan 02 21:20:22 But what about when I am sent to court? Jan 02 21:21:43 I would imagine that'll depend on how useful the information is...  Jan 02 21:22:04 of course, if you're not forthcoming, there's every chance I'll shoot you, so court won't be an issue you need to be concerned about Jan 02 21:22:46 * Johannes looks wary Jan 02 21:23:22 I know of an ally of his. I followed my contact one day and saw him meet a man and receive money Jan 02 21:25:46 * Morgan motions him to continue Jan 02 21:27:16 He's about your height and build. Short dark hair, well-dressed. Has a weird patch of white lashes on one eye. Jan 02 21:29:13 * Morgan nods slightly Jan 02 21:30:44 Thats all I know Jan 02 21:32:42 * Morgan looks to Sinan Jan 02 21:32:55 all yours Jan 02 21:33:39 * Johannes looks to Morgan Jan 02 21:33:48 Arent you going to help me? Jan 02 21:34:34 * Morgan speaks quietly Jan 02 21:34:42 can you feel your heart pumping? Jan 02 21:37:19 * Johannes nods Jan 02 21:37:49 The fact thats still happening shows I've helped you more than I intended to... Jan 02 21:40:17 * Johannes sulks, looking away Jan 02 21:40:36 *Sinan looks to Morgan* You are done? Jan 02 21:41:08 * Morgan nods slightly Jan 02 21:44:29 *He frowns, then nods* He will be taken to our Eisenfurst for sentencing Jan 02 21:44:51 a word when you have a moment free, Sinan... Jan 02 21:48:41 *he nods at Sorgi* can your man handle the prisoner? Jan 02 21:48:50 * Morgan nods Jan 02 21:49:03 I believe Claudia's around to help if needs be Jan 02 21:51:27 * Johannes is now known as Sinan Jan 02 21:51:51 * Sinan motions him outside. Jan 02 21:52:00 * Morgan heads outside Jan 02 21:54:19 **apart from Claudia by the door, the dock is near empty* Jan 02 21:54:34 * Sinan looks at him enquiringly Jan 02 21:54:53 The frown caught my attention, whats the issue? Jan 02 21:59:13 We seem to have nothing to go on. That man will not have the money to compensate my father's customer's loss. The insurance claim will be hard to make. Jan 02 22:00:04 to a degree, isn't that part and parcel of owning a ship? Jan 02 22:01:41 That some blackguard will come along and set fire to it?! Jan 02 22:03:41 * Morgan nods slightly Jan 02 22:04:18 * Sinan frowns Jan 02 22:04:28 or someone blows a hole in the side of it Jan 02 22:04:46 I'd heard of a few recently, but never on the south coast Jan 02 22:09:40 * Sinan looks at the damaged ship Jan 02 22:09:58 Why would someone do that? Jan 02 22:10:03 who does she belong to? Jan 02 22:14:00 It's a mercenary company Jan 02 22:14:15 figures Jan 02 22:15:35 Does it? Jan 02 22:17:36 * Morgan nods slightly Jan 02 22:18:04 I know someone who matches that description fairly perfectly, and he has his own mercenary outfit Jan 02 22:18:45 Motive... Jan 02 22:19:33 he's had a ship sunk before Jan 02 22:21:52 Has he?! *Sinan looks shocked* Jan 02 22:22:24 * Morgan nods Jan 02 22:26:08 He should be arrested. Jan 02 22:26:27 * Morgan nods Jan 02 22:26:34 but there's nothing like enough evidence Jan 02 22:29:09 * Sinan sighs Jan 02 22:29:37 That's a pity. It would solve many problems Jan 02 22:30:58 * Morgan nods Jan 02 22:31:06 it'd certainly make me feel better Jan 02 22:33:21 * Sinan nods Jan 02 22:33:46 I don't think there is any ethical way to get it Jan 02 22:34:03 you think there are unethical ways to get it? Jan 02 22:36:45 * Sinan nods slightly Jan 02 22:37:38 It would mean our witness disappearing indefinitely thougj Jan 02 22:38:04 whyso? Jan 02 22:41:00 He'd have to have given us more details than he actually has. If you're sure this man is responsible for these attacks, we could claim a confession from this prisoner Jan 02 22:42:32 I see Jan 02 22:44:42 Not at all ethical Jan 02 22:45:02 stick him on a ship Jan 02 22:48:51 Why? Jan 02 22:49:11 he disappears without anything unethical happening Jan 02 22:53:51 We'd still have to lie to an Eisenfurst though Jan 02 22:55:05 that'd be a sticking point  Jan 07 21:57:38 * Sinan nods Jan 07 22:02:36 *A man waves to get Sinan's attention. Sinan looks to Morgan* Will you excuse me? I'll send your man back shortly Jan 07 22:02:58 * Morgan nods Jan 07 22:02:58 of course Jan 07 22:06:09 **Sinan heads off** 