------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 21 September 2020 12:03:44 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 21 September 2020 12:23:15 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** 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) *Varick is still reading to Mia in his room when Morgan comes out. The mantle clock strikes 11. The quiet gives him time to the up loose ends, instructions to be seen to Innesbruck about the montaigne debt collectors, a note for the Comte Du Valois about the location of the Comte De La Fere's body, (MTF) (Molly) the financial arrangements to gather the money for the maids, and any other things, leaving him feeling more in control of the mundane issues. This takes him about twenty minutes, and also gives him time to start writing a letter to Jarvie about what has happened and what is going to happen. It is midway through this that there is a knock. (Done) * @Morgan goes and opens the door ** You're now known as Ana * Ana smiles (Ana) A letter for you off the ferry, my Lord * @Morgan takes it, thanking her (Ana) Anything you need, my Lord? (@Morgan) No, nothing at the moment... could I get lunch sent up when it is time? * Ana nods (Ana) Of course, my Lord * Ana curtsies, heading off * @Morgan closes the door before opening the letter (Ana) **The letter is scrawled, obviously written in a hurry, dated Tuesday and the rider must have travelled flat out to get it there "Dear Morgan, I had Alarice's behaviour monitored, and word has reached me of the poisoning. You know what must happen. (Underlined) DO NOT HESITATE. (/u). Thinking of you all, and praying for your health and safety, Yours Jarvie * @Morgan smiles slightly before going back to his own letter, removing anything unnecessary (Ana) **once he strips it back, it is fairly short, detailing only that Alarice is due to be executed on Saturday, and that per her previous letter, they will be happy to visit her new house in Freiburg when they get there * @Morgan finishes off the letter before sealing it (Ana) ** He hears a faint noise from their bedroom (Ana) **Varick is still reading, though it's somehow different * @Morgan listens to Varick as he wanders towards his bedroom (Ana) **Varick has slowed down, now reading one word at a time * @Morgan smiles faintly as he goes into the bedroom ** You're now known as Molly * Molly is awake, downing another glass of water. She then smiles at him, sat propped up on the pillows (Molly) Is everyone well? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I believe our young charge is teaching Mia to read * Molly smiles warmly (Molly) Good. I hope he will grow to follow in your footsteps (@Morgan) He seems to want to be a ladies man... * Molly raises an eyebrow (Molly) What thinks you of that? (@Morgan) Hopefully he'll grow out of that desire (Molly) Hopefully he'll settle down with a nice, gentle wife * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) I wasn't asleep very long (@Morgan) Not too long, no (Molly) I am not tired now * Molly pours another glass of water (@Morgan) Good. I have a letter from Jarvie (Molly) Oh? What did she say? * @Morgan hands her the letter * Molly quickly drinks the whole glass before setting it down * Molly takes the letter, reading it carefully (Molly) She does not seem upset at the prospect * @Morgan frowns briefly (@Morgan) I got a letter from her the night before last, also... along with a letter addressed to Alarice. Jarvie is livid with her * Molly looks intrigued (Molly) Why? (@Morgan) Alarice sold the house Jarvie was living in * Molly frowns * @Morgan picks up his coat, fishing for the letters (Molly) That was part of her morgengabe (Molly) **He accidentally drops the small jar of balm the Nieblungen gave him * @Morgan sticks his foot out to stop it hitting the floor * Molly laughs (Molly) **It bounces off his foot, landing safely on the floor * @Morgan mutters, picking it up (Molly) What is it? (@Morgan) its... the Nieblungen gave it to me, to cover the smell when I was dealing with Marcheline's body... though its... odd * Molly stands slowly (Molly) Is it herbal? (@Morgan) I imagine so... I find it rather calming (Molly) Lavender? (@Morgan) sort of * Molly looks curious (Molly) May I...? * @Morgan hands it over, going back to looking for the letters * Molly unscrews it, sniffing it (Molly) Oooh! That doesn't smell like lavender at all * @Morgan shrugs (Molly) **He finds the letters easily (@Morgan) smells like it to me... sort of * Molly has her eyes closed, speaking slowly (Molly) It smells like the garden of our home on the Torrington Estate, and your shaving soap * @Morgan looks at her, confused * Molly opens her eyes, smiling (Molly) It is very calming (@Morgan) Yes, but thats not what it smells of * Molly laughs, puzzled (Molly) Yes it is * Molly sniffs it again, nodding emphatically (@Morgan) No, its like... lavender with, I don't know, cinnamon * Molly frowns, laughing (Molly) Not to me (@Morgan) At this point... I'm inclined to just shrug and say... Nieblungen * Molly smiles (Molly) Alas, my puzzle loving mind says Investigate Further! (@Morgan) Normally I'd agree but... with them... * Molly nods sadly. She inhales it deeply before screwing on the lid (Molly) We would not wish to do anything that displeases them * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) quite * Molly hands it back, reluctantly (Molly) Those are from Jarvie? * @Morgan nods, tucking the balm in a pocket (@Morgan) They arrived with a jar of coffee and the family necklace that was missing... * Molly looks confused (Molly) There was a necklace missing? * @Morgan hands the letters over * Molly reads them, shaking her head (@Morgan) Its the usual sudlachenburg sort of thing, a necklace that all brides at noble weddings in Sudlachenburg wear * Molly glances at him before looking back to the letters (Molly) Were you troubled that I did not? (@Morgan) Not particularly * Molly nods, her attention back on the missive (Molly) I had forgotten about my dragon scale pendant... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) clearly its is proving more interesting than we expected (Molly) Or ridiculously valuable * Molly folds the letters carefully (Molly) Would you like me to store them in the trunk panels? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thats a good idea * Molly goes to the Fyodor trunk, removing a stack of clothes before carefully removing the back interior panel with a little fiddling (Molly) This is a most useful design (Molly) **inside this back panel is lots of storage pockets, many of them full. Three are the perfect size for correspondence, and are already full of the goodbye letters she wrote yesterday (@Morgan) What do you intend to do with those letters? * Molly sits on her heels, thinking (Molly) I suppose I will keep them for now * Molly glances up at him * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) whatever you need (Molly) It seems practical. If I am going to continue being in danger so often, it saves writing them again *she smiles, but there's an apprehension in it* (@Morgan) While that may be practical, I would imagine it is unnecessary * Molly takes them out, flicking through them a minute (Molly) You would prefer we burn them? (@Morgan) I would prefer you do whatever you feel the need to do blossom * Molly glances at him a moment, clearly intending to say something rude before changing her mind. She condenses them into two pockets (Molly) I will keep them for now * Molly puts his letters in the empty pocket * @Morgan nods (Molly) Do you have anything else you would like put in here? (@Morgan) I don't think so, no * Molly fastens up that panel before opening the side open he had opened before, and removing two bottles with droppers (Molly) Can you pass me some water, liebes herz? Did you speak to His Grace? * @Morgan fetches her a glass of water (@Morgan) aye, I did * Molly drops three drops of a green liquid in, then four of a bluish grey one into it (Molly) How is he today? (@Morgan) Tired. It seems we were all plagued with nightmares last night * Molly drinks it with a wince (Molly) That is strange * @Morgan nods (Molly) Who is "we"? (@Morgan) Myself, the Eisenfurst and father * Molly tightly screws the bottle lids before replacing them within the panel amidst other bottles and jars (Molly) All the same? (@Morgan) No, but all along a similarish theme * Molly pops the panel in before turning to watch him (Molly) I suppose if they had been worrying... * @Morgan nods (Molly) Strangely, I don't recall dreaming of anything but being on the Rose * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles a little, putting the clothes in and looking at him (Molly) I was climbing the rigging and almost fell off into the sea, which coincided with you almost kicking me off the edge of the bed * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) I'm sorry about that * Molly smiles, standing up gingerly (Molly) You do not need to apologise, I am glad of it (@Morgan) oh? * Molly smiles softly (Molly) I will always rescue you from whatever nightmares I can, liebling * @Morgan nods (Molly) Perhaps now that you can see I am not in danger, it will be a one-off (@Morgan) I hope so (@Morgan) I would not want to endure that one again * Molly watches him carefully (Molly) It was as bad as that? * @Morgan nods * Molly offers her hands to him (Molly) After the nightmare I had about losing you the night before, I do not envy you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) *taking her hands (Molly) I could give you something to help you sleep? (@Morgan) Marta's already given me something, I'm expecting I'll use it tomorrow * Molly checks his expression, particularly how tense or relaxed he is * @Morgan isn't relaxed, but is obviously not particularly on edge * Molly decides to try and lighten his mood. Mischief flickers in her expression (Molly) Hmm I am not sure I am so keen on another woman seeing to your needs like that, liebes herz! *she smiles a little* * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (@Morgan) you do not strike me as the jealous type blossom * Molly laughs (Molly) Then I am very, very good at hiding it (@Morgan) evidently so * Molly frowns a little (Molly) You genuinely thought I was not? (@Morgan) I cant say I did, really * Molly nods slowly (Molly) It displeases you? (@Morgan) No... perhaps I would be less approachable to people had I realised (Molly) No, I would not have you carry any worry of that. I do not doubt your fidelity * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * Molly smiles (Molly) And you, liebes herz? Are you still the jealous type, as you once professed yourself to be? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) extremely * Molly smiles (Molly) Would you like me to take that further into account in my interactions with others? (@Morgan) I would not have you modify your behaviour on account that I might be jealous * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Have I done anything recently that has made you feel so? (@Morgan) Your conversation with Edward at the party certainly made me prickly * Molly blushes (Molly) I can assure you, my Lord, my attention was entirely upon finding a quote I could tempt you into bed with! ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 21 September 2020 14:56:57 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MollyK! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic (@Morgan) I'm glad to hear that * MollyK squeezes his hands ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 21 September 2020 14:59:25 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MK! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic (MK) It is not something you ever need be concerned about, not with Edward nor any other man on Theah * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 260 seconds) (MK) There could never be another man that compares to you, my darling (@Morgan) well I know _that_ ** MollyK has quit (Ping timeout: 260 seconds) * MK squeezes his hands (MK) You are rather incredible, my Almighty Overlord! *she barely manages to deliver all the syllables before breaking down into giggles* * @Morgan snorts (MK) **Varick calls to them, and Molly takes the opportunity to quickly kiss his cheek before heading into the parlour ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 22 September 2020 13:50:00 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (@Morgan) There could never be another man that compares to you, my darling (@Morgan) well I know _that_ (@Morgan) * MollyK has quit (Ping timeout: 260 seconds) (@Morgan) * MK squeezes his hands (@Morgan) You are rather incredible, my Almighty Overlord! *she barely manages to deliver all the syllables before breaking down into giggles* (@Morgan) * Morgan snorts (@Morgan) **Varick calls to them, and Molly takes the opportunity to quickly kiss his cheek before heading into the parlour ** You're now known as Varick * Varick waits til they are there before saying "she fell asleep!" * @Morgan nods, speaking quietly (@Morgan) She's been working very hard and I believe her mother has just had twins * Varick looks curious (Varick) Can we have twins? (Varick) **Molly looks briefly pained before pouring two cups of coffee* (@Morgan) We'll have to see what happens won't we (Varick) *she brings him a cup* I don't think twins run in your family, do they liebling? (@Morgan) Not that I'm aware of, no * Varick looks at Molly (Varick) What about yours? (Varick) **She nods** I think so. I am almost sure my mother is one of twins and her mother had another set too, also my father has two sets of twins amongst his siblings * Varick looks back at Morgan (Varick) That's a lot * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (Varick) We should let her sleep, not work? (@Morgan) She definitely needs the rest, don't you think? * Varick looks to think about it (Varick) I suppose so (@Morgan) Would you like to fetch her a blanket? * Varick goes back in, and through the open door they can see him cover her with a blanket carefully (Varick) *Molly smiles up at him before sipping her coffee* * @Morgan sips his coffee, watching Varick (Varick) **Marta returns whilst they are watching him, taking off her cloak and hanging it up (@Morgan) Marta... would you care for some coffee? (Varick) **She nods. She looks a bit distracted and tense* Yes please my Lord * @Morgan goes to pour her a cup (@Morgan) is there a problem? (Varick) *Molly heads over towards the door to watch Varick ** You're now known as Marta (Marta) No... * @Morgan watches her as he hands over her coffee (@Morgan) You are sure? * Marta watches Molly as she takes the coffee (Marta) It's not a problem, more a puzzlement (@Morgan) oh? (Marta) *she speaks very quietly* Normally talking to other midwives helps. But both Hilda and another midwife I know also cannot fathom how on Theah she survived, given the blood loss, the duration of that, and how close it was at the end. *she shakes her head, still watching Molly* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I see (Marta) We are all happy that it went that way, it is just... virtually impossible (@Morgan) virtually... * Marta nods (Marta) Has she been resting? (@Morgan) on and off, aye (Marta) Still light headed? (@Morgan) When she stands quickly, aye (Marta) Did she faint again? (@Morgan) No, though when she gets tired she goes to sleep very quickly * Marta smiles (Marta) Normal, but disconcerting, my lord * @Morgan nods (Marta) And emotionally...? (@Morgan) Tearful... * Marta nods (Marta) That will come and go. There may be times of solemnity or distraction. With Eisen women, anger too, but none of us have had a close enough call with an Avalon woman to say * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) When do you think she'll be well enough to travel? * Marta looks thoughtful (Marta) By carriage, or if she insists on riding? (@Morgan) both (Marta) Is it to return to Zweibrucke? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) and then onto the ship * Marta looks thoughtful (Marta) If nothing changes, and she does not push too hard before then, Monday morning * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Very well (Marta) She will need to nap possibly, particularly the first day of travel * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) whatever she needs (Marta) You must all be keen to put this trip to Fischler behind you, my Lord? (@Morgan) A good chunk of it, aye (Marta) Do you have any other questions? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No, I rather think for now I'm just going to accept I won't know it all and be quietly grateful * Marta smiles (Marta) There's only one person with all the answers, and he works in very mysterious ways * @Morgan nods (Marta) How are you, my Lord? ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 22 September 2020 15:00:01 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MollyK! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic (MollyK) (Test) (@Morgan) kk (MollyK) [14:59] (Marta) How are you, my Lord? (@Morgan) I'm alright, Marta (MollyK) I am glad to hear that. You have support also, if you need it? (@Morgan) My brother and father area here (MollyK) Good. Has Frau Fuchs visited? (@Morgan) Not yet, no ** Marta has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) * MollyK nods (MollyK) It is not to say that Molly cannot speak to you about it, just that an uninvested person can find it easier to hear, my lord * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I understand... and perhaps a woman would find it more relatable anyway (MollyK) *she nods" that is common * @Morgan nods (MollyK) ** They get interrupted by Ana bringing lunch, and once they are all set up, Ana gets Morgan's attention to speak to him aside ** You're now known as Ana (Ana) Have you seen Mia, my Lord? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) she is assisting us with Varick... * Ana nods (@Morgan) is she required? (Ana) Not if you want her here, my Lord. His Grace gathered the staff this morning to remind everyone that tasks from you are to be given priority ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 22 September 2020 15:18:03 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MollyK! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic (MollyK) [15:17] (Ana) Not if you want her here, my Lord. His Grace gathered the staff this morning to remind everyone that tasks from you are to be given priority (@Morgan) I'll bet that went down well with Frau Liebstern * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) I couldn't say, my Lord (@Morgan) I'm sure... (MollyK) Also, Colonel Fuchs would like to speak to you when it suits you, my Lord ** Ana has quit (Ping timeout: 260 seconds) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll be along to him soon (MollyK) I do not think it was very urgent. He is enjoying having his wife sit and sew in his office whilst he works *she smiles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good (MollyK) It is nice to see, after so much gossip about them being unhappy, my Lord * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) At least its all sorted now (MollyK) Would you like Mia to stay for the second shift as well? (@Morgan) I'll send her down before too long, now that Marta is back * MollyK curtsies (MollyK) Is there anything else I can do, my Lord? (@Morgan) No, thank you (MollyK) **She heads off to go about her duties, and they all have a peaceful lunch time, though Marta pesters Molly to eat and drink more. Soon Molly is tired, and it is also Varick's nap time, so it seems like a good opportunity for Mia to be sent back to work with the letters Morgan wrote, and for him to visit Colonel Fuchs in his office * @Morgan goes in to wake Mia up (MollyK) **she apologises profusely for falling asleep (@Morgan) Think nothing of it, you clearly needed it, and it helped me teach Varick something ** You're now known as Mia (Mia) Did it, my Lord? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Now, you'd best be away... as far as anyone is concerned, you've been helping with Varick (Mia) I am proper grateful, my Lord * Mia curtsies (@Morgan) Think nothing of it * Mia takes the letters and the instructions, heading off * @Morgan follows her out, heading down to see Fuchs ** You're now known as Fuchs * Fuchs is indeed in the office in the guardroom when Morgan knocks. Sat on the floor, Stef is industriously fixing a split seam with a neat double stitching. Both look pleased to see him * Fuchs looks at Stef a moment and before he's spoken she has risen to take a stack of uniform back to the guard room (Fuchs) S: I will come back shortly *she smiles at them both* * @Morgan inclines his head to Stef * Fuchs gestures to him to take a seat and gives him coffee (Fuchs) How is the Veisgrafin today? * @Morgan sits down, taking the coffee, sipping it before replying (@Morgan) She is quite well... she tires easily, but she's on the mend (Fuchs) That is good to hear. And yourself, and the rest of your family? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) we're all well, apart from a few nightmares * Fuchs frowns a little (Fuchs) That is odd, neither Stef nor I slept well either * @Morgan nods (Fuchs) I have been asked to inform Grafin Seeufer of her scheduled execution, once you have completed any business with her. Do you know when that might be? (@Morgan) I'm done (Fuchs) And your family? (@Morgan) They have no wish to see her (Fuchs) And Captain Varick? (@Morgan) I will not allow him to. I've no doubt seeing her would do him more harm than good * Fuchs nods (Fuchs) No child of mine would be seeing her. * @Morgan nods (Fuchs) You are happy for me to go and tell her this afternoon, and arrange whatever priest she wishes to see? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Aye * Fuchs nods (Fuchs) What I wanted to discuss with you is your thoughts on having the execution public (@Morgan) I see * Fuchs waits patiently (@Morgan) As I understand it that is common practice (Fuchs) It is. But she is not a common prisoner. (@Morgan) Its the Eisenfursts decision, since we are in his home * Fuchs watches him appraisingly (Fuchs) I am going to recommend to him that it would be much safer for it to be done at the lakeside guardhouse (@Morgan) I see... because.... (Fuchs) Because it does not mean transporting her through the city and throngs of gawpers * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) That makes sense (Fuchs) Is that a recommendation you would support? (@Morgan) If you wish me to... (Fuchs) It would hold more weight with His Grace if that were the case (@Morgan) I will not claim a preference for it on any grounds other than the safety of all involved, however. * Fuchs looks interested (Fuchs) You would prefer it public? * @Morgan sips his coffee (@Morgan) I owe you my honesty at the least... its not that I prefer it public.. I don't _care_ where its held, as long as it is done. * Fuchs nods (Fuchs) I can understand an urgent need for closure (@Morgan) If there is a practical reason for having it here instead of the square, I will support that (Fuchs) It is the most practical in terms of hassle, risk, and man power (@Morgan) Then it has my support * Fuchs inclines his head (Fuchs) Who from your family will be attending? (@Morgan) I would imagine myself, my father and Edward (@Morgan) though, I may be wrong (Fuchs) And the Veisgrafin? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) she will remain with the young Freiarr * Fuchs nods (Fuchs) Will you be attending the burial? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I haven't decided * Fuchs nods (Fuchs) We will prepare for the to happen immediately afterwards. Perhaps it would be an option for Varick to get closure without being at risk? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll speak with him about it later (Fuchs) Will you be leaving Fischler soon? (@Morgan) Monday at the earliest * Fuchs nods (Fuchs) Stef and I will be leaving for Graben on Friday (@Morgan) For your time away? * Fuchs smiles (Fuchs) Yes. We will be away for a month * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * Fuchs nods (Fuchs) I am looking forwards it (@Morgan) I'm not surprised. Its about time the two of you had time to relax togehter * Fuchs nods slowly (Fuchs) Given the circumstances, we did not take a honeymoon six years ago, so it seems like a good time to redress that * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I agree (Fuchs) I don't know if I thanked you for your relentless fixing. But it is appreciated, and will never be forgotten. (@Morgan) I'm sorry it would have seemed so cruel at the time (Fuchs) It was necessary. We were both being awkward, and Axel would have been livid if he had known we would spend so long making each other unhappy when his final wish was for us to both find happiness together. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) yes it was... but still decidedly unpleasant to have to bear it at the time * Fuchs nods (Fuchs) You did the right thing * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) I know * Fuchs smiles, inclining his head (Fuchs) Unless there is anything else, I have much to do * @Morgan puts his half drunk coffee down, moving to the door (@Morgan) Will you be speaking to his Grace about moving the execution, or am I to? (Fuchs) I will go in a minute. It's time you had a bit of the holiday you were actually here for! * @Morgan nods, heading out of the door, closing it behind him