Apr 01 22:02:05 * Morgan finishes his coffee, looking out the window Apr 01 22:02:47 **theres a knock on the door** Apr 01 22:02:59 come in Apr 01 22:03:51 *a servant enters* My Lord, an urgent message from the jail Apr 01 22:04:03 * Morgan turns to look at the servant Apr 01 22:04:06 oh? Apr 01 22:04:35 The prisoner there wishes to speak to you as soon as possible Apr 01 22:04:48 * Morgan nods Apr 01 22:04:50 thank you Apr 01 22:11:06 *the servant goes* Apr 01 22:11:32 * Morgan sighs briefly before heading out of the room to find Molly Apr 01 22:15:04 *she's in their room, sat reading by the window Apr 01 22:15:49 I'm heading out blossom... apparently the dear comte suddenly has a desire to speak to me Apr 01 22:18:30 *she smiles gently* I wonder what he can have to say. Perhaps later we can speak on your visit with Herr Hapsburg and trip into the Mine? Apr 01 22:18:41 * Morgan nods Apr 01 22:18:45 of course blossom Apr 01 22:19:09 Take care, liebling Apr 01 22:19:22 * Morgan smiles Apr 01 22:19:23 always Apr 01 22:19:30 * Morgan heads off to find the Eisenfurst Apr 01 22:19:52 **he's pruning his rose bushes* Apr 01 22:21:39 * Morgan approaches him, boots thumping into the ground Apr 01 22:21:43 your grace... Apr 01 22:24:11 *he doesnt look up, gently turning a yellow rose side to side* hmmm? Apr 01 22:24:48 I've received word that the Comte wishes to speak with me, urgently... I thought you might want to know Apr 01 22:26:55 *he looks up* he's well enough to talk then? Apr 01 22:27:06 it would seem so Apr 01 22:27:44 I'd be interested to know what he wants Apr 01 22:27:54 as am I Apr 01 22:29:27 I hope you'll be back before dinner finishes. The Hapsburgs will be joining us Apr 01 22:29:41 I'll do my best, your grace Apr 01 22:29:51 * Morgan bows his head slightly before heading off  Apr 01 22:30:49 The town is quiet again, the day warm. It takes him about twenty minutes to reach the jail Apr 01 22:31:38 * Morgan glances across at the brothel door before going inside the jail Apr 01 22:33:24 *the brothel door is ajar* Apr 01 22:33:42 * Morgan stops and heads towards the brothel Apr 01 22:34:07 *theres no sign of anyone* Apr 01 22:34:45 * Morgan mutters briefly before pushing the door open and looking inside Apr 01 22:35:24 *he can hearing giggling and talking, but all doors are closed Apr 01 22:36:35 * Morgan backs out and heads into the jail, keeping an eye towards the brothel Apr 01 22:37:36 *the guards are playing cards Apr 01 22:37:58 good afternoon gentlemen Apr 01 22:38:34 *they all stand* good afternoon My Lord Apr 01 22:38:48 I'm told the prisoner wishes to speak with me Apr 01 22:39:59 *one moves forward* yes My Lord. Shall I take you up? Apr 01 22:40:05 * Morgan nods Apr 01 22:40:07 if you would Apr 01 22:40:44 *he leads the way. Morgan can hear the pacing long before they reach the bars Apr 01 22:43:00 * Morgan looks at the Comte Apr 01 22:43:10 as I recall... you had nothing to say Apr 01 22:43:42 *he looks like he hasn't slept in days* please, please let me go Apr 01 22:44:26 *the guard looks enquiringly at Morgan* should I stay My Lord? Apr 01 22:44:47 No, thank you Apr 01 22:45:24 *he hands morgan the cell key and then goes* Apr 01 22:45:38 * Morgan puts the key in his pocket Apr 01 22:45:50 you're looking well... Apr 01 22:46:09 * AndroUser is now known as Comte Apr 01 22:46:21 I look like a mad man. Apr 01 22:47:01 no, according to many, thats me Apr 01 22:47:26 * Comte is distracted, ringing his hands Apr 01 22:47:56 I need to leave. Apr 01 22:48:10 So you said... why? Apr 01 22:48:35 Because I will die here otherwise. Apr 01 22:48:49 * Morgan shrugs Apr 01 22:49:09 so? Apr 01 22:50:54 So I dont want to die. Apr 01 22:51:04 * Morgan smiles slightly Apr 01 22:51:28 if I'd found you before the Eisenfursts men did, you'd be dead already... I don't see a compelling reason to release you Apr 01 22:54:26 * Comte nods, suddenly standing still Apr 01 22:55:10 I have one. As Alarice won't come, I have no choice but to skip the middle man. Apr 01 22:55:56 I'm listening Apr 01 22:57:23 I will tell you everything. But I need your word that you will let me leave. I swear to leave Eisen and never return. Apr 01 22:57:54 * Morgan shakes his head slowly Apr 01 22:58:04 I'm not making that deal, not without knowing what for Apr 01 22:58:35 If I need proof, I'll have none because you'll be long gone Apr 01 22:59:30 I will swear a testimony before any lawyer of your choosing. And I have letters of evidence. Apr 01 22:59:52 that sounds more like it... tell me Apr 01 23:00:21 Promise first. Apr 01 23:01:06 if its good enough, you have my word... if its some sort of scam... deals off, understood? Apr 01 23:01:57 It'll do, I suppose. But I can't guarantee youll like it Apr 01 23:02:06 I rarely do Apr 01 23:02:34 * Comte looks at him directly Apr 01 23:03:47 You knew I was getting money from Alarice? Apr 01 23:04:06 * Morgan nods Apr 01 23:06:26 And that we were lovers? Apr 01 23:06:40 * Morgan nods again Apr 01 23:07:45 Didn't you ever wonder how just being her lover gave me enough sway to get thousands of guilders from her, when there had been other lovers before and after? Apr 01 23:08:27 No, not really... I was more concerned with cleaning up the aftermath Apr 01 23:09:28 *he shrugs slightly* blackmail Apr 01 23:09:54 * Morgan sits down Apr 01 23:10:05 _now_ you're getting interesting Apr 01 23:11:02 * Comte smiles a little savagely Apr 01 23:12:02 Your cousin is beautiful, devious, and fascinating. But she cant play the long game as well as she thinks Apr 01 23:12:28 she's too impressed with her own cleverness... get on with it Apr 01 23:14:40 Her husband was an experienced hunter with a very stable mount. Even drunk he shouldnt have come off so easily in such a safe clearing Apr 01 23:14:59 * Morgan nods Apr 01 23:15:04 that had occurred to me Apr 01 23:16:17 She had a husband to get rid of,and I needed the money Apr 01 23:16:37 You killed him? Apr 01 23:17:48 Well, technically the fall killed him, but I fire the gun beside his mount that caused the bolt Apr 01 23:17:56 Fired* Apr 01 23:18:38 so you're saying Alarice paid you to remove Karsten from the picture? Apr 01 23:19:26 Yes. It was her idea and she was looking for someone to carry it out Apr 01 23:19:48 and afterwards you blackmailed her to keep it quiet? Apr 01 23:20:14 Yes Apr 01 23:20:31 anything else? Apr 01 23:21:19 She got impregnated by your brother Apr 01 23:21:29 anything I don't already know? Apr 01 23:22:42 I have a letter where she tells me how and where to kill Karsten. Apr 01 23:23:06 * Morgan nods slightly Apr 01 23:23:10 good Apr 01 23:23:41 So you'll let me go? Apr 01 23:24:07 * Morgan stands and heads to the stairs, calling for a guard Apr 01 23:25:28 *the guard runs up two stairs at a time Apr 01 23:26:21 calm down man... I need you to go and find me a lawyer... a good one, now Apr 01 23:26:31 Dreschler? Apr 01 23:26:40 * Morgan nods Apr 01 23:26:42 aye Apr 01 23:27:04 *he runs off* Apr 01 23:27:31 so, while we wait... whats the story with the woman that wants to kill you? Apr 01 23:28:25 *he shakes his head, looking terrified* She lives across the square. I've seen her watching me a few times Apr 01 23:30:03 I know... she stabbed me at one point... quite a good throw. As you can imagine, she's quite interesting to me, so, since it looks like you'll be disappearing off... you may as well tell me, and I might even give her some misinformation about your whereabouts Apr 01 23:33:37 I know almost nothing. She has no visitors. *He points tothe desk* its some sort of blow dart. The poison on it has burnt through the wood Apr 01 23:34:33 Who's after you then? We know she works for some powerful people Apr 01 23:39:20 I don't know. I swear it. Apr 01 23:39:29 * Morgan nods Apr 01 23:39:37 I wonder who you've upset Apr 01 23:40:11 Many people in Montaigne perhaps Apr 01 23:40:23 so it would seem Apr 01 23:40:36 *there's noise on the stairs* Apr 01 23:40:45 * Morgan goes to stand by them Apr 01 23:42:10 *Dreschler comes up* Good afternoon My Lord, what can I do for you? Apr 01 23:42:40 This gentleman has some testimony that I'd like you to notarise... a statement, if you will Apr 01 23:43:55 *dreschler nods to Morgan, then the Comte. He goes to sit at the desk with his briefcase* Apr 01 23:44:15 ((whats Morgan watching?)) Apr 01 23:44:29 ((Drescher)) Apr 01 23:46:02 **Dreschlers hand pauses momentarily as he sees te blow dart. Then he looks up jovially* oh dear, this doesn't look too friendly! Apr 01 23:46:31 problems with the neighbours... Apr 01 23:47:22 *dreschler nods, getting out paper* what is the statement to say? **** ENDING LOGGING AT Sun Apr 1 23:50:58 2018  **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Apr 29 22:13:16 2018  Apr 29 22:13:16 * Now talking on #7thseaic Apr 29 22:16:57 *Dreschler comes up* Good afternoon My Lord, what can I do for you? Apr 29 22:16:57 This gentleman has some testimony that I'd like you to notarise... a statement, if you will Apr 29 22:16:57 *dreschler nods to Morgan, then the Comte. He goes to sit at the desk with his briefcase* Apr 29 22:16:57 ((whats Morgan watching?)) Apr 29 22:16:57 ((Drescher)) Apr 29 22:16:57 **Dreschlers hand pauses momentarily as he sees te blow dart. Then he looks up jovially* oh dear, this doesn't look too friendly! Apr 29 22:16:57 problems with the neighbours... Apr 29 22:16:57 *dreschler nods, getting out paper* what is the statement to say? Apr 29 22:28:05 * Morgan looks at the Comte Apr 29 22:28:10 he's got a confession Apr 29 22:43:40 Comte: *he looks at Morgan* And you swear it that I can go free? Apr 29 22:44:26 I'll even get you out of town safely... on condition you never return Apr 29 22:50:06 C: *he looks at Dreschler* you heard that, yes? Apr 29 22:50:40 D: *he nods, making a "proceed" gesture with his left hand* Apr 29 22:52:11 C: I was hired to kill Karsten Eldreich. It was Alarice Eldreich, now Fischler, who hired me Apr 29 22:52:51 D: *he looks a little suprised, then looks to Morgan* Do you believe this to be true? Apr 29 22:53:02 * Morgan nods Apr 29 22:53:18 He understands if its falsehood, the deal is off and I'll hunt him down Apr 29 22:56:01 D: *he looks to the Comte* Tell me everything from the beginning. *Comte does so. The only bit that is new to Morgan is that he says Alarice said she had already asked another lover to kill Karsten a year or two before* Apr 29 23:03:40 *Dreschler makes up the document, then hands it to Morgan* Apr 29 23:03:55 * Morgan reads it through Apr 29 23:11:36 *its all exactly what has been said* Apr 29 23:11:46 * Morgan hands it to the Comte Apr 29 23:11:48 sign it Apr 29 23:15:25 C: *he sighs* I loved her. What will happen to her now? Apr 29 23:16:12 Thats not something you need to worry about. We'll move you out shortly Apr 29 23:25:05 C: *he nods and signs* Apr 29 23:25:51 D: *he takes the paper and counter signs before giving it to morgan* Apr 29 23:26:10 * Morgan takes it, storing it in one of his pouches Apr 29 23:26:35 D: What will you do with him now? Return him to Montaigne? Apr 29 23:26:52 * Morgan shrugs Apr 29 23:27:08 as long as he leaves Eisen and stays away, and away from Avalon, I don't care where he goes Apr 29 23:28:26 C: I can't go back to Montaigne, the Emporer sent people to find or execute me, according to court gossip!