Mar 22 23:05:37 **The next morning dawns brightly, and Morgan stands on the deck of the Rose, passing on instructions. They are due to leave for Fischler shortly, and Morgan still hasnt decided who he'll take and who he will leave Mar 22 23:07:24 **he can do whatever you like* Mar 22 23:09:01 * Morgan watches the men working Mar 22 23:11:05 **Claudia and Sorgi come up on deck, talking. There seems to be a developing respect between them, surprising given their connected histories Mar 22 23:12:13 * Morgan smiles slightly to himself, fishing an apple out of his coat pocket Mar 22 23:13:01 **They both approach** Mar 22 23:14:46 S: Good morning, M'Lord Mar 22 23:14:54 * Morgan nods at them Mar 22 23:20:38 C: Are you leaving soon? *she is as direct as ever* Mar 22 23:20:58 * Morgan nods Mar 22 23:21:07 its almost time Mar 22 23:22:31 S: M'Lord, what is to happen here when youre gone? Mar 22 23:22:46 in what respect? Mar 22 23:24:54 *he looks briefly to Claudia, then back* well, we were thinking maybe one of us should go with you, M'Lord Mar 22 23:25:24 you were, were you? Mar 22 23:27:35 C: It makes more sense, the roads can be dangerous in the east Mar 22 23:32:41 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 22 23:32:46 that makes sense, yes Mar 22 23:33:43 S: We can not both come Mar 22 23:36:01 * Morgan watches them impassively Mar 22 23:37:33 C: you have to decide Mar 22 23:38:14 quite simply, the Rose will need her captain Mar 22 23:40:11 *Claudia looks unimpressed* Mar 22 23:41:00 you have a problem with that? Mar 22 23:42:26 C: I could manage to look after the ship Mar 22 23:42:51 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Mar 22 23:46:06 C: *she watches him* I will do as you command. But I _could_ manage it as well as most men! Mar 22 23:46:43 most men, perhaps... but this man? And would he be as effective as you at reducing the dangers of the journey? Mar 22 23:50:51 C: *she looks Sorgi over disdainfully. Though one would expect Sorgi to be offended, he actually seems to find it humerous* Ha! I'm surprised he can even fight sleep! Mar 22 23:52:52 * Morgan watches them with mild amusement Mar 22 23:54:01 S: And she'd have sunk your ship by supper Mar 22 23:56:27 C: *she scowls at him, but more as she would at HH than an actual foe* Mar 22 23:59:46 * Morgan sniggers Mar 23 00:01:10 **there is a shout** permission to come aboard? Mar 23 00:02:56 * Morgan looks to Sorgi Mar 23 00:05:19 S: *he looks, and then gives them permission. Sinan and his father come aboard. The elder leans on the younger, but for a man who had a punctured heart he looks remarkably healthy* Mar 23 00:10:52 Sinan: Good morning. My father was hoping to see you and your wife before you leave Mar 23 00:11:27 Perhaps we can go to my cabin, get your father off his feet? Mar 23 00:14:07 **They all go down stairs. Gottlieb is a little slow, but manages well  Apr 09 23:11:33 *They are settled, Gottlieb looks at Morgan* Apr 09 23:12:03 I would like to thank you for rescuing me yesterday Apr 09 23:12:19 it seemed the thing to do Apr 09 23:15:21 G: I really thought I was done for Apr 09 23:18:12 * Morgan nods Apr 09 23:18:21 I'm not surprised, if I'm honest Apr 09 23:19:21 G: *he subconsciously rubs his chest* I must have been lucky not be more hurt Apr 09 23:20:38 someone obviously likes you Apr 09 23:22:02 **sinan watches Molly a moment, though her expression gives away nothing** Apr 09 23:22:50 G: *he nods* Theus was watching over me for sure Apr 09 23:28:23 G: I believe you've made plans with my son for a ship? Apr 09 23:28:34 * Morgan nods Apr 09 23:28:41 pending your approval of course Apr 09 23:32:51 *he nods* remind me again what you wanted? Apr 09 23:34:23 Lightweight cargo, fast, agile... Apr 09 23:34:39 reinforced mast, that sort of thing Apr 09 23:38:27 *he nods again* and you came to a satisfactory agreement on price? Apr 09 23:38:39 * Morgan frowns Apr 09 23:38:51 truth be told, I can't remember... things started occurring around then Apr 09 23:41:07 Sinan: I believe we said around 850 guilders ((1000 would be normal price)) Apr 09 23:43:22 * Morgan looks at Sinan momentarily Apr 09 23:45:38 G: *he looks surprised* 850 guilders?! Apr 09 23:47:41 S: *he looks a little concerned* Apr 09 23:50:05 G: I don't think that can be right *he looks to morgan* Apr 09 23:50:53 Sinan, wasn't that part of an arrangement for further ships? a bulk buy, if you will Apr 09 23:52:30 S: *he looks surprisingly unsure. Gottlieb watches both of them* welll... Apr 09 23:53:10 let me be plain... I plan for quite a few ships in the long term, and I'd much rather the business went to you Apr 09 23:55:02 G: *he nods* we would like that also. Apr 09 23:55:44 * Morgan nods Apr 09 23:55:45 good Apr 09 23:57:28 G: But I don't think that 850 guilders is what you should be paying for this first one *he tries to remain serious but theres a hint of a smile* Apr 09 23:59:44 no? Apr 10 00:00:06 G: Given that you just saved my life... Apr 10 00:06:41 * Morgan watches gottlieb Apr 10 00:06:49 S: *he looks confused* Apr 10 00:07:30 G: I thought maybe, in return, we'd build it at cost, which would be around 500 Apr 10 00:10:24 Thats a very generous offer...  Apr 10 00:10:53 G: So was risking your life to save mine Apr 10 00:12:59 I'm known for doing dangerous things.  Apr 10 00:13:39 G: *he nods* however, I'd like to repay that Apr 10 00:15:53 There's no need Apr 10 00:16:22 G: there is to me. Apr 10 00:21:01 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 10 00:22:14 G: I will not take no for an answer Apr 10 00:23:37 then you leave me no choice in the matter 