------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, 19 August 2020 15:47:40 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (AndroUser2) **Having left Molly to face Adalbrecht, he makes his way back to the nursery. Sorgi is outside polishing his leather boots whilst on guard. He smiles at Morgan* ** You're now known as Sorgi ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Sorgi) [15:51] (AndroUser2) **Having left Molly to face Adalbrecht, he makes his way back to the nursery. Sorgi is outside polishing his leather boots whilst on guard. He smiles at Morgan* (Sorgi) Good afternoon M'Lord (@Morgan) Sorgi... how goes it? (Sorgi) Quietly. Lord Edward has come to have some food with Varick. Claudia has gone to run an errand for Molly. * @Morgan nods (Sorgi) And you, M'Lord? (@Morgan) as well as can be expected, Sorgi (Sorgi) Anything I can do? (@Morgan) No, my friend, its down to my father now * Sorgi nods, moving to the other boot, not saying more (@Morgan) I'd imagine you're ready to be back at sea by now * Sorgi shrugs (Sorgi) I am eager to sail, but I am more concerned about keeping you and yours safe, M'Lord (@Morgan) I appreciate that * Sorgi nods again (Sorgi) Do you know when we are likely to be leaving? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I've no idea at this point (Sorgi) You will stay until it is concluded? (@Morgan) I'd imagine so, aye * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) Do you want Claudia and I to take Molly and Varick back to Zweibrucke before then? (@Morgan) I'll think about it, it might be worth it to spare Varick * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) It won't be a pleasant thing for a child to be around. It's getting busy in town, people are talking about another execution * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) some people are just ghoulish, some of them are from other areas doing some busy bodying (Sorgi) **Edward opens the door, and looks at them* Sorry, I thought you were a servant with coffee (@Morgan) I got your towels, what more do you want? (Sorgi) **Sorgi offers to go and get some, putting his boot back on* (Sorgi) *Edward smiles* I can not drink towels * @Morgan looks to Sorgi (@Morgan) please, if you would * Sorgi heads off, and Edward lets Morgan in * @Morgan enters the room ** You're now known as Edward * Edward sits back at the table, eating some sandwiches. Varick has clearly finished, and the sounds from the bathroom show that he is now having a bath, as expected at this time (Edward) Where is Molly? (@Morgan) hopefully achieving the impossible (Edward) She's with father? * @Morgan nods (Edward) And if it does not work? (@Morgan) Then... I don't know. * Edward brushes crumbs off his hands (Edward) You could threaten to stop paying the tithes from Innesbruck and Koln. It would not be the first time a Graf has fallen out of favour with his Freiarrs * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Worth thinking about, certainly (Edward) Is Alarice secure at that guardhouse? (@Morgan) I think so, aye * Edward nods (Edward) Did Molly enjoy her visit with Sabine? She seemed very happy when I saw you a minute ago. (@Morgan) She found her... challenging, shall we say (Edward) Many do, I think * @Morgan nods (Edward) Does Molly go off on her own so often? It does not seem very safe. (@Morgan) When we returned to Sudlachenburg, she and her parents coach were attacked... Molly dispatched the attacker trying to get into the carriage * Edward nods (Edward) Still, with the risk so high, is it prudent to give her so much independence? (@Morgan) I don't think its as high as you imagine... but your point is taken (Edward) I would not be letting _my_ wife wander around Fischler alone, but then I do not value free-spiritedness as much as you (@Morgan) I taught her to fight myself... and after surviving the house in Avalon, she's probably more dangerous than you are in a fight * Edward looks briefly disbelieving (Edward) Far easier to keep her close to home (@Morgan) I understand you feel that way, and I appreciate your concern * Edward nods, and coffee is brought in. There's a spell of quiet whilst they drink there coffee and Varick finishes his bath. Molly returns just before 6pm, the time everyone is due to dress for dinner. She looks far less happy than when he left her, and it's obvious that she has been crying though isn't anymore. * @Morgan watches her gravely * Edward rises, as is polite, and offers her coffee. She nods, coming to stand near Morgan. Edward watches her (Edward) Did father make you cry? *he frowns* (Edward) **She shrugs slightly* Not entirely, no. *She takes the cup from him as it's filled and handed over* (@Morgan) Not... entirely... * Edward 's frown is deeper, and he offers Molly his chair, which she takes. She looks to Morgan (Edward) M: He is incredibly stubborn, and I thought tears might help. However... (Edward) **Morgan can tell she is downplaying the upset that led to her tears. She sips her coffee (Edward) M: It went worse than I had hoped, but better than I had feared (@Morgan) howso blossom? (Edward) M: well, he is still adamant that he has the sway to influence his Grace for there to be no execution. *She looks to Morgan* I am sorry, liebes herz * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Well, its down to him now isn't it * Edward leans against the table watching them talk (Edward) He did agree to hold off on making any moves for the present, and Congo to church with me in the morning to pray on the matter, which at least buys us some time... (@Morgan) time to what, though... ** You're now known as MollyK (MollyK) He has agreed to consider that if he cannot achieve his goal, he will come alongside to argue for a better execution method (@Morgan) Thats something at least * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) I am sorry I could not do more (@Morgan) There's only so much arguing you can do with an Eisen man blossom * MollyK smiles, sipping her coffee (MollyK) Until he realises that he absolutely does not have the power to follow his own plan, we will make no progress with him, I think * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suspect you are right (MollyK) *Edward looks to Morgan* How sure are you that he does not have the power? His Grace will be keen to avoid any armed conflict with one of his Grafs * MollyK also watches Morgan (@Morgan) He cannot allow someone who plotted against the Koenigsreicht to escape justice... (MollyK) **Edward nods. The clock chimes six. Molly looks concerned* (MollyK) Liebes herz, has Claudia returned yet? ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, 19 August 2020 17:14:35 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (AndroUser2) [17:10] (MollyK) **Edward nods. The clock chimes six. Molly looks concerned* (AndroUser2) [17:10] (MollyK) Liebes herz, has Claudia returned yet? (@Morgan) Not as far as I'm aware * AndroUser2 sighs (AndroUser2) I had to send her to look for a dress. I had not realised we were having guests and dancing this evening, and my only suitable dress is being laundered (@Morgan) You sent Claudia... to find... a dress... ** You're now known as MK ** MollyK has been kicked by Morgan (MollyK) (MK) There was no one else to ask. As long as it is appropriate and fits, it should be fine (@Morgan) How mortified was she? * MK smiles (MK) Not mortified, just not impressed (MK) **Edward frowns "Guests including the Hapsburgs?" * MK looks surprised (@Morgan) Do you need to go and make yourself pretty? (MK) You did not know? *Edward scowls at Morgan briefly, but then he answers Molly* No, I did not * MK sips her coffee so she doesn't giggle (MK) *Edward excuses himself bows to them both before leaving. Molly then does giggle* I think you were correct, liebling * @Morgan nods slowly * MK holds out her hand to him * @Morgan takes them (MK) I am sorry I could not persuade your father, I know you had high hopes in me ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, 19 August 2020 17:27:04 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) [17:24] (MK) I am sorry I could not persuade your father, I know you had high hopes in me (@Morgan) I had hoped he could be reasoned with, but I doubt anyone could've shifted him * Molly nods sadly (Molly) He feels he has to do the right thing (@Morgan) a pity it is not the right thing * Molly nods ** MK has quit (Ping timeout: 255 seconds) (Molly) **At almost the same time, Varick comes out of the bath, and Claudia arrives with covered dress on a hanger. Varick is excited and chatty, Claudia looks a bit fed up. ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, 19 August 2020 21:07:42 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** cantillon.be.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** Mads_ has joined #7thseaic ** Mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Going offline, see ya! (www.adiirc.com)) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Saturday, 22 August 2020 21:05:37 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic -NickServ- Invalid password for Molly. -NickServ- You are now identified for Molly. -NickServ- 1 failed login since last login. -NickServ- Last failed attempt from: AndroUser2!~androirc@399.60.11.662.dyn.plus.net on Aug 22 20:06:15 2020. ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) Test ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan * Molly convinces Marta to help her with her hair and make up after Varick persuades Morgan to put him to bed. He's curled under the covers with Hermann, his raggedy bear. He looks solemnly at Morgan ** You're now known as Varick (Varick) Morgan? (@Morgan) yes? (Varick) If I had been Lady Eldreich's son, would she have loved me? * @Morgan frowns cradling the back of the boys head * Varick looks up at Morgan with utter faith and trust (@Morgan) I wish I could spare you the pain... The way she treated you was wrong, and she did that thinking you _are_ her son... (Varick) She would have hated me more if she knew I am not? (@Morgan) probably, aye (Varick) I did try to make her love me (@Morgan) The problem is with her, not you... think of how many people love you just as you are (Varick) Did my real mother love me? ((Morgan knows from Karstens diary she adored him and she was his wet nurse for six months til Karsten killed her)) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very much (Varick) What was her name? (Guessing Morgan would remember: Natasha Vronsky) (@Morgan) Natasha (Varick) Like Molly named the ship! * @Morgan nods ** New query from Morgan (Available on submenu 'Windows') (Varick) Did she name the ship for my mother? * @Morgan nods (Varick) That's very kind. What will happen to Lady Eldreich? (@Morgan) I'm not sure yet (Varick) I heard the guards say she will execated *he gets the word wrong * (@Morgan) Its a possibility, yes, she may be executed. That depends on the Eisenfurst (Varick) When? (@Morgan) I don't know, Varick (Varick) Do I have to say goodbye? (@Morgan) Of course not... (Varick) What if I want to? (@Morgan) Do you want to? (Varick) Don't know. Maybe. Will you say goodbye? (@Morgan) I haven't decided yet (Varick) Do you still love her? (@Morgan) I don't know... she's done some terrible things I cannot forgive her for * Varick nods (Varick) She poisoned Molly. * @Morgan nods * Varick cuddles him (Varick) We can't let her do yhat * @Morgan cuddles the boy (@Morgan) No... nor hurt anyone else (Varick) That's not what men do. We protect people (@Morgan) I mean we can't let her hurt anyone else either * Varick nods, yawning (Varick) There's dancing tonight * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) apparently so * Varick settles, eyes closing (Varick) When I am a man, I am going to be a good dancer, and all the Ladies will want to dance with me... (@Morgan) I'm sure you will (Varick) I am going to be a ladies man, like Captain Holzheim *his words get slower and sleepier* (@Morgan) I see * Varick doesn't respond further * @Morgan quietly leaves the room (Varick) *the parlour is quiet but he can almost hear Molly and Marta talking in Martas room, giving him the bathroom and their bedroom to himself * @Morgan goes to wash his face (Varick) **He finds she's had the one fancy frock coat she packed for the trip hung and pressed, a mid blue brocade one that she altered for him the previous week * @Morgan frowns at it before getting changed (Varick) **he notices she's added lots of pockets and loops for concealed weapons to the inner lining * @Morgan utilises them (Varick) **he can't fit everything in, and he has to prioritise, leaving some things in his trunk (Varick) **he gets back into the parlour dressed and presentable just as Molly leaves Marta. Her hair and makeup have been done well, she looks glamorous and noble. The dress Claudia picked fits well. It's dark blue velvet, trimmed in place, and matched with long cream satin gloves. It's a little more fancy than the occasion dictates, and Molly looks at him slightly nervously ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) Too much? (@Morgan) You look wonderful blossom * Molly blushes, adjusting the gaps between the fingers of the gloves (Molly) Thank you, liebes herz. I want to make a good impression. * Molly comes closer, holding out her hands * @Morgan takes them * Molly gently strokes his hands with hers, the silky material cool and soft (Molly) I have never had _fancy_ gloves before! * Molly smiles excitedly. It's a brief glimpse of the maid he gifted the red dress to almost a year ago ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Saturday, 22 August 2020 22:29:07 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You have joined #7thseaic (AndroUser2) Test ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, 26 August 2020 20:29:15 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** cantillon.be.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly (Molly) (Varick) **he gets back into the parlour dressed and presentable just as Molly leaves Marta. Her hair and makeup have been done well, she looks glamorous and noble. The dress Claudia picked fits well. It's dark blue velvet, trimmed in place, and matched with long cream satin gloves. It's a little more fancy than the occasion dictates, and Molly looks at him slightly nervously (Molly) ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) (Molly) Too much? (Molly) (@Morgan) You look wonderful blossom (Molly) * Molly blushes, adjusting the gaps between the fingers of the gloves (Molly) (Molly) Thank you, liebes herz. I want to make a good impression. (Molly) * Molly comes closer, holding out her hands (Molly) * @Morgan takes them (Molly) * Molly gently strokes his hands with hers, the silky material cool and soft (Molly) (Molly) I have never had _fancy_ gloves before! (Molly) * Molly smiles excitedly. It's a brief glimpse of the maid he gifted the red dress to almost a year ago ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (@Morgan) Too much? (@Morgan) You look wonderful blossom (@Morgan) * Molly blushes, adjusting the gaps between the fingers of the gloves (@Morgan) Thank you, liebes herz. I want to make a good impression. (@Morgan) * Molly comes closer, holding out her hands (@Morgan) * Morgan takes them (@Morgan) * Molly gently strokes his hands with hers, the silky material cool and soft (@Morgan) I have never had _fancy_ gloves before! (Molly) [20:29] (Molly) * Molly smiles excitedly. It's a brief glimpse of the maid he gifted the red dress to almost a year ago (@Morgan) I want you to be careful tonight * Molly smiles, looking nervous (Molly) I will do my best not to let you down, nor embarrass Sudlachenberg (@Morgan) I've no concerns about that blossom * Molly laughs softly (Molly) That makes one of us, liebes herz! (@Morgan) I'm more likely to embarrass us than you... * Molly shakes her head (Molly) Aside from our wedding, I have not had to do anything very formal and noble yet. And people will not give my behaviour the same grace they did when I was a new bride (@Morgan) They will if they know whats good for them * Molly smiles (Molly) Do you think they will think I am over-dressed, that we are parading our wealth? *she frowns, looking a little worried* (@Morgan) No blossom, I do not * Molly tries to read his expression * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) knowing this sort of party, most of them will be doing just that anyway, showing off like peacocks * Molly looks amused (Molly) Either that or they will perhaps assume you are spoiling me for being such a biddable and docile new wife *There's a mischief in her eyes* (@Morgan) Perhaps... they'd be wise to keep that idea to themselves (Molly) The idea that I am actually docile and biddable? *she tries to suppress a giggle* (@Morgan) either * Molly nods a little, loosening her grip on his hands (Molly) We shall see, I suppose * @Morgan nods slightly * Molly moves away, checking her hair briefly. She speaks quietly (Molly) You should know, I would not have spent so much of your money on an outfit for myself... *he can see a little frown in her reflected expresson* * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Thats because we understand living frugally... unlike some... * Molly nods * Molly tucks a wayward curl in (Molly) I need to ask something else from you * Molly comes back to stand close to him (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) I wish your father to see the happy, prosperous future Sudlachenberg could have if he does not... ruin it. (@Morgan) and how do you plan on that? (Molly) For my part, being a social butterfly and using my charms. What I need from you, and from Edward, is for your father to be able to see you on a more cooperative, friendly footing. I know that may not be easy for you. * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) I see * Molly looks a little sad (Molly) I am sorry to ask so much * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) Its necessary. I will do what I can. * Molly nods, laying a hand softly on his arm (Molly) Thank you. Perhaps I can do enough that I do not need much of your aid (@Morgan) we'll see I suppose * Molly wanders around behind him, looking at her alterations (Molly) Not bad at all (@Morgan) not quite as useful as my coat (Molly) No, but concealed weapons are hardly concealed when the coat itself stands out so much (@Morgan) no-one sees the weapons... besides, its just a coat * Molly smiles (Molly) You look very handsome in this one also * Molly comes around to stand in front of him again (Molly) What _did_ you mean about being careful, liebes herz? (@Morgan) I don't know who's coming, and while Fuchs has vouched that they are known to him... I'm uneasy at the timing (Molly) You feel I am at risk still? (@Morgan) I don't think so, but I don't want to be overconfident * Molly takes his hands (Molly) *she speaks very quietly* There is a good chance that I could do more harm to anyone there than they could to me... (@Morgan) I know, but that may well put you in more danger (Molly) It would be a very, very last resort. *she presses her left thigh to his right, pushing the concealed dagger in her special leather garter holster flat against him* Besides, it is not my only option * @Morgan nods * Molly laughs softly, moving away to collect a fan from the table (Molly) Let us hope it does not fall out whilst I am dancing! (@Morgan) that would be... awkward * Molly shrugs a little (Molly) His Grace gave me permission to be armed, and I will take advantage of that if it means protecting my loved ones (@Morgan) Noone has granted me permission, but no-one has said I can't be... not that I'd listen * Molly laughs (Molly) No, liebes herz, I have noticed you ask permission for very little * @Morgan shrugs (Molly) **There's a brief knock on the door. Molly watches him with a mischievous glance, speaking quietly* there's almost nothing you would need to ask permission for with me * @Morgan smirks before speaking (@Morgan) come... * Molly starts giggling at the innuendo, unsure whether he meant it as one, but amused nonetheless (Molly) **Edward comes in, watching Molly laughing with confusion before looking at Morgan with a questioning frown * @Morgan looks at his brother (Molly) *Edward scrubs up very well. He wears that same bottle green frock coat as when he first came back to Sudlachenburg. He's definitely a handsome man, even with the obviously broken nose. He looks quite happy. He waits til Molly has herself under control, then bows to her. She curtsies back* M: You look very handsome, Edward *she smiles at him, and if Morgan didn't know her as well as he does, it would seem utterly unforced* (Molly) E: Thank you, Veisgrafin. You look absolutely breath-taking. I hope my brother has not been remiss in telling you how you are going to light up the room * Molly blushes, looking a little unsure of herself briefly, her gaze darting to Morgan's reaction * @Morgan raises an eyebrow at his brother (@Morgan) Did you do your own buttons up, or did you have someone to help you? (Molly) E: *he smiles briefly* His Grace wants Molly downstairs. He wants to show her off to his guests. (Molly) ((Who is he paying attention to?)) (@Morgan) ((Edward)) (Molly) E: *he looks confident, unflustered by Morgan's teasing* * @Morgan frowns slightly (@Morgan) his grace does realise she is not a horse to be displayed, I trust... (Molly) E: Of course * Molly watches Morgan's body language, looking for levels of tension * Molly speaks quietly (Molly) I do not mind, liebes herz * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) I suppose we'd best get on with it * Molly takes one last glance at her hair and makeup before moving to the door. Edward opens it for her, and she steps out. Claudia and Sorgi are stood in the hall (Molly) E: *he holds the door for Morgan too* * @Morgan nods briefly as he steps out of the room * Molly is busy thanking Claudia for the dress, though Claudia looks impassive. Sorgi smiles at Molly, and though it is admiring, it is in a fatherly sort of way. (Molly) C: *gestures: orders?* (@Morgan) ::watch strangers:: (Molly) C ::up here, or come downstairs?:: (@Morgan) ::downstairs:: (Molly) ::both of us?:: * @Morgan nods slightly (Molly) ::Alright:: * Molly glances at Morgan, briefly noticing his communication with Claudia, though completely unable to understand it. She looks briefly to Edward (Molly) Shall we? (Molly) E: *he looks briefly confused, but starts to walk away a little with her* (Molly) C: *she speaks quietly to Morgan and Sorgi* You want other guards posted here? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) someone trustworthy, aye (Molly) S: Karl and James? (@Morgan) If you trust them... (Molly) S: I do. Plus, they won't have been assigned jobs elsewhere (Molly) ((Who is he watching)) (@Morgan) ((Sorgi)) (Molly) S: *There is no deception there at all* I wouldn't trust her life to someone I wouldn't trust with my own, m'Lord. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) see to it then (Molly) **They both bow, heading down the stairs Molly and Edward just went down * @Morgan rolls his shoulders, waiting for Karl and James (Molly) **They arrive quickly, both have been given swords (@Morgan) Gentlemen... keep the boy safe, no matter what (Molly) **They both assure him they will* * @Morgan nods before heading downstairs to the kitchen (Molly) ** The kitchen is manically busy, hot, steamy, frayed tempers. It's familiar from the regular events at Lady Torringtons * @Morgan fetches a mostly empty cup of coffee, waiting for an opportune moment to interrupt (Molly) **Mia, one of the maids he knows well spots him, coming over* It's proper busy in here tonight, my Lord! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) This is fairly normal in these circumstances... I've no doubt you'll all equip yourselves wonderfully ** You're now known as Mia * Mia looks at him as if he's speaking a foreign language * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) you'll all do fine * Mia smiles (Mia) We usually do, it's normally like this when we have guests. Do you need something? * @Morgan sips his coffee, nodding (@Morgan) Could I get everyones attention for just a moment? * Mia picks a wooden spoon out of a large saucepan of soup, and bangs it repeatedly and loudly on the rim. Everyone stops a minute. (@Morgan) Alright ladies and gentlemen.... I know its busy, but I need your help... This evening is a wonderful chance to gather information, so keep your ears open... but please, I'm not certain that the hell my cousin has rained down on us is over, so I'm asking you to pay particular attention to anything that may affect the safety of my wife or son. Can I rely on you? (Mia) **They chorus "Yes my Lord!** (@Morgan) Thank you. Anyone out of place, acting suspiciously, I want to know. I also want a list of all of your names * Mia and the others look confused at this (@Morgan) Don't panic, I just want to make sure you all receive something for the help you've given me (Mia) *They all nod. Someone quietly swears as their assigned pan boils over (@Morgan) ok, back to work (Mia) **They all immediately go back to the bustle. Mia looks to Morgan (Mia) My Lord, I can switch out duties and move on to doing drinks with the others, and then I can make sure the Veisgrafin only gets the drinks I can check? (@Morgan) I would appreciate that * Mia curtsies, disappearing into the hot crush in the kitchen * @Morgan finishes his coffee and heads off to join the masses (Mia) ** He finds them by the sounds of lots of voices, all in the antechamber outside the dinning room. There is easily fifty people there already, though there is enough space. The room has a positive, lively vibe, with lots of flashes of coloured silks and brigades, and servants milling around with drinks (Mia) ((Is he looking for anyone or anything specific)) (@Morgan) ((Edward)) ** You're now known as Edward * Edward already has a drink in his hand, talking with two other young men. Morgan recognises them from his wedding, where one told a story about his best friend passing out at the altar during his wedding, which coincided with the time Morgan passed out after popping the magic summerhouse bubble and starting all his and Molktd magical abilities (Edward) **They are both Freiarrs * @Morgan heads over to them * Edward is laughing with them. They seem to be fairly well acquainted (Edward) Needless to say, it worked like a dream. To the best of my knowledge, they are still happily married! (Edward) **the Freiarrs both laugh too* (@Morgan) gentlemen (Edward) **Everyone bows. The two Freiarrs look pleased to see him. The one with the wedding story speaks. Good evening, Veisgraf Sudlachenburg (@Morgan) we are all well? (Edward) F: Thank you, and yourself? I see your wife is looking very glamorous this evening * Edward watches Morgan's reaction to the comment (@Morgan) Rather effortlessly I have to say (Edward) Other freiarr: You are a very fortunate man, my Lord * @Morgan nods (Edward) **he can hear the faint but familiar sound of her laughter somewhere off in the room. A servant offers him port or blokners, brandy or wine * @Morgan takes blokners, thanking them (Edward) **the Freiarrs get distracted by another friend, leaving Morgan and Edward as alone as two people could be in a busy room (Edward) Have you seen Mina yet? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) not yet. I'm on the lookout of her (@Morgan) for* (Edward) Oh? For a particular purpose? * Edward sips his brandy * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) so I can give you warning so you don't bump into her unexpectedly * Edward frowns deeply, looking at Morgan (Edward) Why would that be a problem? * @Morgan pats his brothers arm (@Morgan) it wouldn't, but I would spare you surprise if I can * Edward looks even more confused (@Morgan) behave man, I'd rather you not be flustered in this much company... does that make more sense? (Edward) **he hears Molly giggling and Faulk laughing** (Edward) I can control mysel... *but he still ends up staring, his words cut off, as Mina enters the antechamber on her father's arm in a beautiful pale gold gown * @Morgan nudges his brother * Edward closes his mouth, drinking his brandy * @Morgan smiles slightly (Edward) **Mina appears to be scanning the room. She spots Molly first, and Faulk leads the redhead over, her arm tucked in his. He looks proud as he squires her around * Edward alternates between watching Mina and watching Morgan's reaction * @Morgan speaks quietly to his brother, watching the Eisenfirst lead his wife across the room (@Morgan) Molly thinks if father sees how well we could potentially get along if he doesn't drive us away, it might help affect his decision... * Edward nods slowly, thoughtful (Edward) I can understand why that would be her thought (@Morgan) I think its worth considering... (Edward) **Molly and Mina chat antimatedly yet quietly whilst Faulk moves away a little to chat with Freiarr Hapsburg. Molly says something, and Morgan knows that little smile that shows she is up to something. Mina nods, blushing and smiling* (Edward) It is... complicated. (@Morgan) because? (Edward) Because much has happened between you and I. *he frowns slightly, watching the two women who now blend into the crowd arm in arm* (Edward) **Adalbrecht can be spotted off to one side, talking to an older man who subtly has his arm arm the waist of a younger woman. Adalbrecht wears a silver frock coat, the shade not far off his eyes. For a man of almost fifty, he is still very handsome, and looks immaculate. (@Morgan) Yes, its complicated... though I am... pleased with the direction we have moved in the last couple of days * Edward nods slowly (Edward) It is a courtly occasion. I am sure we can behave in a suitable manner for the greater good. *he is still looking at where Mina was led off to by his sister-in-law. * @Morgan sips his blokners (@Morgan) if it means anything... I trust you to protect Molly and Varick... (Edward) **They are all called to dinner** * Edward looks genuinely touched by this, but simply inclines his head (@Morgan) oh, by the way, I've had the maids leave your clean sheets folded on the bed, so you'll need to put them on before you sleep * @Morgan glances round the room * Edward looks at him a moment (Edward) You assume I am sleeping in my own bed... * @Morgan feins shock * Edward starts to laugh (Edward) **people start to drift into the dining room** * @Morgan starts moving towards the dining room (@Morgan) Have you ever tried getting a decent cup of tea in Eisen? * Edward shakes his head (@Morgan) Its like asking for good coffee in Avalon... or beer... I think there's some national prejudice against doing it properly (Edward) I did not get the tea-loving part of the Avalon side of the family, I don't care for tea overly (Edward) **By the time they get in there, everyone is mostly seated. Isiah is at the foot of the table with Sabine and surrounded by more people Morgan does not know. Edward is seated in the middle with his Freiarr friends, near to Mina but nowhere near close enough to easily talk. Fuchs and Stef are also around this area, and Stef and Mina seem to be chatting. (Edward) **True to her word, Mia is serving Molly's drink as planned, and Molly thanks her. She is sat next to Faulk, who alternates his attention between her and Freiarrin Bremen who is opposite her. There's a notable empty space beside Molly, and Adalbrecht is directly opposite it. ((What's he focusing on)) (@Morgan) ((Faulk)) (Edward) **Faulk looks to be having a wonderful time * @Morgan heads to take his seat by Molly ** You're now known as Molly * Molly looks pleased to see him. She subconsciously angles herself in her chair so she's a little closer to him. * @Morgan sits (Molly) **Faulk takes a look around, then stands, tapping his glass* Lords, ladies, and esteemed guests, thank you for coming to my little dinner party! **There's some light laughter from the room of around seventy occupants* I am glad to see every one of you *he smiles particularly at Molly and Frau Bremen* I hope you enjoy my food, my wine, and my music. Here's to a good night with friends! *Everyone makes the toast* * Molly is, as she often is, watching Morgan and his body language * @Morgan is clearly people watching * Molly touches her knee to his under the table, but continues chatting happily with everyone around them. Adalbrecht looks a little less uptight, and is watching her with paternal affection. Edward watches both Molly and Mina in turn. No one else seems to be all that interested in what the notorious Koertig family are doing * @Morgan mutters to himself (Molly) **Dinner gets served. It is really good, not as fancy as some of the dinners he recalls at court, but the less flamboyant fayre is wonderful quality** * Molly whispers softly to him (Molly) Are you alright? (@Morgan) just thinking, this'd be about the point some horror or other would arrive... * Molly smiles warmly, sipping brandy (Molly) Or someone would suggest a nice, honest game of chance! * @Morgan chuckles (Molly) **Every one around them is getting on with their conversations happily** (Molly) I am looking forward to the dancing, we never really had enough of that on the Estate (@Morgan) too busy hacking limbs off monsters * Molly eats thoughtfully (Molly) I didn't get to do any of that (@Morgan) Good (Molly) I did not have the skills for it back then * Molly sips her brandy, watching him with amusement (Molly) I am sure I could manage a few limbs now (@Morgan) I dare say you could (Molly) I have had an excellent teacher in many things * Molly sips her brandy, suppressing the giggling * Molly watches his reaction over the brim of her glass * @Morgan raises an eyebrow at her * Molly raises both hers back, and then gets drawn back into conversation by Faulk ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Friday, 28 August 2020 21:59:51 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) * Molly sips her brandy, watching him with amusement (Molly) (Molly) I am sure I could manage a few limbs now (Molly) (@Morgan) I dare say you could (Molly) (Molly) I have had an excellent teacher in many things (Molly) * Molly sips her brandy, suppressing the giggling (Molly) * Molly watches his reaction over the brim of her glass (Molly) * @Morgan raises an eyebrow at her (Molly) * Molly raises both hers back, and then gets drawn back into conversation by Faulk * @Morgan looks over at his father, watching him (Molly) **Adalbrecht is clearly watching Molly interact with Faulk, and she has said something that has made both the Eisenfurst and Freiarrin Bremen laugh * @Morgan looks around the room, observing the others (Molly) **The room is fairly noisy, people are chatting, servants are coming to and from the table with drinks. At the far end of the table Isiah looks confident, holding his own little court whilst his favourites hang on his every word * @Morgan sips his drink, eating a little (Molly) **Adalbrecht and Faulk chat about neutral topics with ease, and Molly is happily joining in. Dinner seems to take far longer than it should. Eventually, after what feels like many hours, it is over, and the guests are keen to drink and dance. No-one has raised any alarm bells. Faulk escorts Freiarrin Bremen from the room, and people start following on * @Morgan escorts his wife from the room * Molly goes slowly, hoping to catch a minute to talk to him without being surrounded by the others * @Morgan moves slowy * Molly squeezes his arm gently (Molly) How are you, liebes herz? (@Morgan) fine blossom. you are enjoying yourself? * Molly nods (Molly) Surprisingly yes (@Morgan) good * Molly smiles at him, squaring her shoulders a little (Molly) "Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more..." * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) shall we * Molly nods (Molly) I cannot say I liked that one of Shakespeare's plays so much as the first one we saw (Molly) **They get to the door, and Edward is waiting for them * (@Morgan) That may have something to do with the cpntent... * Molly smiles (Molly) Henry the fifth had far too much war in it really. I prefer his works of romance. * @Morgan nods, looking at his brother (Molly) E: *he looks surprised, speaking to Molly* You know Shakespeare?! *She looks at Morgan, smirking slightly before looking at Edward* M: Not personally, but we saw one of his plays in Carleon. *They begin to get into a discussion of the merits of his romance work versus his historical work when Mia tries to catch Morgan's eye* * @Morgan ambles over to her (Molly) E: *he offers Molly his arm, still chatting* ** You're now known as Mia (Mia) You wanted the gossip, my Lord? (@Morgan) indeed (Mia) Well, there is a lot of gossip. None of it seems like a problem, but they're proper excited to see you and your brother together, and saying how Grafin Seeufer is probably going to be executed or you wouldn't all be here * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you Mia (Mia) There's a lot of people a bit jealous that his Grace is showing special attention to the Veisgrafin, but that's normal. Plus they're all talking about how fancy her dress and gloves are *She sighs the wistful sigh of all servant girls dreaming of posh dresses* (@Morgan) Maybe one day Mia... out of interest, why are they excited about myself and Edward? (Mia) Everyone knows you broke his nose, and that you hadn't been around for a while, they're hoping there will be some proper family drama to see (@Morgan) a shame they'll be disappointed then * Mia nods (Mia) Keep keeping an ear out? (@Morgan) please * Mia heads off ** You're now known as Molly * @Morgan heads back to Molly * Molly and Edward have only been going slowly so he easily catches them (Molly) E: "She loved me for the dangers I had passed. And I loved her that she did pity them" * Molly nods (Molly) I like that one * Molly smiles over her shoulder at Morgan, and Edward stops, yielding her back to him (@Morgan) we are well? (Molly) *Edward nods* We are talking poetry (@Morgan) I see * Molly squeezes Morgan's arm with an affectionate smile (Molly) "And not for glory, nor Guildered gain, Maketh a Beau a Poet of himself, (Molly) With but simple earnest words of three, And achieves he fame forevermore, (Molly) Writ upon the faithful heart of she" * @Morgan smiles faintly (Molly) *Edward wracks his brain* I do not know that one? *She smiles, blushing a little* That one is definitely not Shakespeare! (Molly) *Edward looks impressed* You wrote that? *She nods, looking shyly at Morgan* What thinks you, liebes herz? **They start to get nearer the ballroom* (@Morgan) I think it's beautiful, as is its author * Molly blushes hard, squeezing his arm tightly (Molly) Thank you (Molly) *Edward smiles, then opens the door for them, the room within loud. Molly speaks quietly to Morgan* I wrote it months ago but I didn't feel it balanced enough, and then other things caught my attention * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) dare I ask what those were? (Molly) The things that caught my attention? * @Morgan nods (Molly) **They get into the room* (Molly) Packing for leaving Tawstock primarily. I wrote it a week or two after you told me you loved me the first time (@Morgan) I see * Molly smiles, nodding. Faulk immediately makes a beeline for them. In the background, there is a small group of musicians assembling (Molly) F: You enjoyed dinner, I hope? *he addresses Morgan* (@Morgan) Your staff have done a wonderful job, your grace * Molly takes a glass of brandy from Mia who brings the drinks. Edward does likewise, and they get talking about brandy (Molly) F: Thank you, I have a good team. Would you mind if I borrow your lovely wife for the first dance? (@Morgan) As its you... keep her safe, won't you (Molly) F: Of course. My dear Veisgrafin, would you like to dance? *She looks surprised a moment as her conversation is interrupted, quickly finishing the brandy to the chuckles of Edward and Faulk before leaving the empty glass with a passing servant. She winks at Morgan, being led by Faulk to the centre of the ballroom amongst the crowd. (Molly) **Edward watches with a little surprise* She is very popular with his Grace... (@Morgan) I seem to recall telling you that * @Morgan chuckles (Molly) E: There are people here who would give limbs to have their wives or mistresses on his arm so much (@Morgan) I hear there is quite a bit of jealousy about it (Molly) E: That's usually the way at court. All that can be done is to keep an eye on it. Women's politics can be... intense. * @Morgan snorts slightly (@Morgan) I may have noticed that... (Molly) **Edward looks like he is about to reply, but Mina catches his eye as she waits at the edge of the dance floor* Will you excuse me? (@Morgan) Of course brother (Molly) E: *he looks briefly surprised before he inclines his head, heading off to Mina, and leaving Morgan as alone as anyone can be in a crowded room. The music begins, as does the dancing* * @Morgan returns to his people watching ** You are now disconnected