------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 12 October 2020 12:45:30 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) Molly) As always, I am at your service, mon petit chou! *she giggles* (Molly) * @Morgan smiles (Molly) * Molly is still giggling when they get to the antechamber of the dining room (Molly) **Faulk, Adalbrecht and Edward seem to have been waiting for them, and as they enter the clock strikes seven. ** You're now known as Faulk (Faulk) Ah Good evening! (@Morgan) You grace (Faulk) **servants open the door to the dining room, and the layout is just the same as the previous night. They wait for Molly to be seated before sitting. Food and drink is served immediately (Faulk) **Faulk looks relaxed, complimenting Molly on her hair. Edward watches Morgan's reaction closely. Adalbrecht looks quite relaxed* * @Morgan stares at Edward for a moment (Faulk) *Edward shrugs a little, and turns his attention to Molly* You appear to be in good spirits this evening. *she thanks him politely* * Faulk looks at Morgan (Faulk) We were starting to wonder where you had gotten to (@Morgan) With everything happening this week we've not had much time to ourselves to just be and think about things, so we went for a wander * Faulk nods (Faulk) A wise choice. You have had less time to enjoy my house and grounds than I had hoped when I first invited you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) These things happen (Faulk) It will be very quiet here without you *he starts eating, which gives the others permission to do so* (@Morgan) Less things will go awry I suspect (Faulk) It will certainly be calmer * @Morgan nods (Faulk) I do hope you will visit again though * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) we'd certainly like to (Faulk) E: *He looks at Faulk* Your Grace, Lady Hapsburg and I would be most honoured to invite you to our wedding on the 21st of December (Faulk) A: *He looks at Morgan's expression* * Faulk nods "I will check what I have arranged, as it is close to Prophet's Mass" (Faulk) E: *He smiles* Thank you, Your Grace (Faulk) **Molly is quiet, smiling but obviously distracted** (Faulk) Is there a significance of the date? * @Morgan mutters (@Morgan) its the date they're getting married * Faulk and the others laugh, though Edward looks a little embarassed (Faulk) E: It is the longest night of the year, Your Grace. It is a tradition. (Faulk) **Molly glances at Morgan whilst sipping her coffee. Adalbrecht blushes* (@Morgan) I _tried_ to distract them... * Faulk laughs (Faulk) Graben is a place with many traditions (Faulk) E: *He nods {satisfaction} It is, Your Grace. Not least that the Bridegroom and his attendants must sleep outdoors in the Drachenwalden before making their way to the town. * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (@Morgan) I beg your pardon? (Faulk) **Molly bites her lip, smiling* (Faulk) E: That is the tradition. It shows his fortitude and determination (@Morgan) I understand _his_ sleeping in a forest, for that reason... (Faulk) E: His attendants do likewise. It shows he can lead. (Faulk) *Adalbrecht laughs* Well I am glad it will not extend to the Groom's father! (Faulk) *Molly glances at Adalbrecht a moment before looking at Morgan* Would you not think the Groom's father an essential part of such an endeavour, liebes herz? * @Morgan nods slowly (Faulk) A: *He looks a little worried very briefly, then laughs* (Faulk) **Molly gently touches her thigh to his beneath the table reassuringly * Faulk laughs "In December, that will be bitterly cold, and Graben is prone to snow * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) wonderful (Faulk) E: *He nods* It will be a very unpleasant night, but the following night is supposed to make up for it * @Morgan opens his mouth to reply, then shuts it, instead taking a mouthful of his drink * Faulk laughs loudly. Adalbrecht goes even redder. Edward looks at Morgan, brows raised (Faulk) **Molly also watches Morgan, giggling* (Faulk) E: You wished to add something, brother? (@Morgan) Nothing suitable for the dining table * Faulk and Adalbrecht are now watching him. Adalbrecht looks like he might want to eacape (Faulk) **As Faulk and Edward laugh, Molly very quietly and subtly says "you'll tell me later?" * @Morgan nods slightly (Faulk) You will be in Eisen to attend? (@Morgan) Come hell or high-water... If nothing changes, sleeping in the snow (Faulk) ((Attention?)) (@Morgan) ((Edward and Adalbrecht)) (Faulk) **Edward looks pleased and touched, Adalbrecht looks surprised** * Faulk nods (Faulk) I am glad to hear it. That you are attending, not that you will be sleeping in the snow. * @Morgan nods, sipping his drink (Faulk) *Molly looks to Edward* Are there any traditions for the bride? (@Morgan) If you say anything about warm comfortable beds, we'll have an issue... (Faulk) **Everyone laughs* (Faulk) E: *He nods slowly {evasive}* There are a few. Most are the same as everywhere in Eisen though. (Faulk) A: *He looks to his younger son* Will you have a polterabend and throw a bridal plate? (Faulk) E: *He looks nonchalant {wary}* The bridal plate is a Sudlachenburg tradition, not a Graben one. (Faulk) A: *He looks at Morgan briefly before looking back to Edward* I am sure your brother will be very keen for you to have a Polterabend, after enjoying his so much. (Faulk) *Molly watches Morgan, smiling fondly* (Faulk) E: *He watches Morgan too* You enjoyed having to do that? (@Morgan) I wonder if perhaps adhering to some of the traditions of your birthplace might be an idea... (Faulk) E: *He looks at the table a moment {wary}* I will discuss it with Mina. Graben has many traditions that it is important we follow (Faulk) *Adalbrecht is frowning. Molly glances around them, noting the increased tension* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) If she accedes to a polterabend, I can teach you to throw a plate * Faulk and the others laugh (Faulk) E: I am sure I can throw plates, thank you. (@Morgan) Thats an odd thing for you to have learned * @Morgan winks at him briefly (Faulk) E: Pottersdam and I have shot plates before (Faulk) A: *He rolls his eyes at the mention of this minor Lord again* * @Morgan feigns looking confused (@Morgan) had they insulted you? (Faulk) E: No... * Faulk just watches them, quietly eating (@Morgan) Had they committed some crime? (Faulk) E: No... we were just a little inebriated (@Morgan) Those poor plates (Faulk) A: *He frowns more* * @Morgan smirks (Faulk) E: It did not end well. (@Morgan) You did not shoot the cutlery as well? * @Morgan looks outraged (Faulk) E: *He smiles, but looks a bit embarassed* I got called out for it * Faulk laughs, as does Molly. Adalbrecht is clearly not impressed at either the story or the reaction * @Morgan looks at Faulk (@Morgan) your grace, I was wondering if you remember Varicks desire to climb the tree * Faulk smiles (Faulk) Indeed I do (@Morgan) as we are due to leave tomorrow, I was hoping to make that particular dream a reality for him (Faulk) Of course, providing the Nieblungen permit it (Faulk) E: *He watches Morgan's reaction* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) of course * Faulk looks at Morgan (Faulk) We will have some loose ends to the up in the morning before you go, if you will join me for breakfast? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as you wish your grace (Faulk) You will make Tannen by night fall providing you leave by mid morning. The roads can be rough around there after dark, but you will have the mercenaries with you * @Morgan nods (Faulk) **Everyone else watches Morgan, having no clue that the mercenaries have been hired by Faulk to accompany them back to Zweibrucke (@Morgan) I imagine that will put most off any undesirable intentions (Faulk) **Molly smiles* Especially with Claudia and Sorgi also * @Morgan nods (Faulk) A: We will be a large party then? Perhaps we should camp? (@Morgan) I've already been signed up to camping in the snow, thank you (Faulk) *Molly smiles, then glances at Morgan* I would rather stay at inns in big, soft, warm beds... * Faulk and the others laugh (Faulk) A: The Drachenwald is far less scary than the Schwarzenwald (@Morgan) I'm not getting drawn into a my forest is scarier than yours argument (Faulk) **They laugh again* (Faulk) I always found the Sudlache scarier than the Schwarzenwald (Faulk) *Molly glances at Morgan's expression* (@Morgan) Really? * Faulk nods (Faulk) When I was a child my cousin was paddling in it. She was up to her knees when she started screaming that something was holding her ankle and trying to pull her under. (@Morgan) But what is in the Sudlache stays in the Sudlache... what wanders the Schwarzenwald has a lot more space to roam (Faulk) You assume any monsters could only live in one or the other... (@Morgan) I've never seen a fish in a forest (@Morgan) I have seen a bird on a lake though (Faulk) **Molly frowns a little thoughtful* (Faulk) Are you scared of fish or birds? (@Morgan) No, but the point is valid (Faulk) I will maintain my fear of the Sudlache. If we had not had a horse and a rope, I really think she would have ended up down there. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm fairly wary of either place (Faulk) *Molly glances around at the haunted looks on the faces of the others, then looks at Morgan* So we do not paddle in the Sudlache...? (@Morgan) Definitely not (Faulk) *she looks embarassed, having done that whilst cleaning off the pretty stone she dug up* (Faulk) M: Oh... I see. * Faulk and Adalbrecht do not seem to notice, but Edward is watching Morgan with a serious expression * @Morgan looks at him briefly, shaking his head slightly before looking to Molly (@Morgan) All is well blossom. (Faulk) *she nods, pressing her leg to his once more. The servants swap their plates for pudding, more Schwarzenwald gateau. She starts talking to Faulk about the plans for their cherry brandy endeavour. Edward watches Morgan a moment before smiling (Faulk) E: I think it would be nice to have Father participate in the Graben tradition of the camping (@Morgan) While I agree with you.... can you imagine his mood in the morning? (Faulk) A: *He frowns, looking at Morgan* I would be quite capable of enduring it just as well as the two of you. (@Morgan) I didn't doubt your capability to endure it father... just your level of cheerfulness in the morning (Faulk) E: *He looks at Morgan slyly* I think you would have been Father, when you were our age... (Faulk) A: *He folds his arms* I would be just as capable now. (@Morgan) Its a moot point, since we'll find out at the time, won't we (Faulk) E: *He winks at Morgan* Maybe Father should stay in Graben in the safety and warmth (Faulk) A: *He looks unimpressed* Absolutely not! I will be camping with you. (Faulk) E: *He shrugs, amused, watching Morgan still* If you desperately wish to, you are welcome to sleep in the bitter cold all night. (Faulk) A: *He goes to object, then looks confused as to how he has ended up insisting on going to something he was adamant he would not attend. His mouth opens and closes* * @Morgan watches him with sympathy (Faulk) **Edward looks confused by Morgan's expression, watching him enquiringly* * @Morgan shakes his head slightly (@Morgan) I'll tell you later (Faulk) E: *He nods. Adalbrecht still looks perplexed as he eats* ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 12 October 2020 15:00:26 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) **Molly stands a few minutes later, causing the others to politely do likewise** I will leave you and retire to the drawing room (MollyK) **Edward and Adalbrecht bow* ** Faulk has quit (Ping timeout: 260 seconds) (@Morgan) excuse me gentlemen, I will return shortly * @Morgan offers Molly his arm (MollyK) **she takes it, smiling warmly, letting him lead her * @Morgan leads her from the room, speaking quietly (@Morgan) you are alright? * MollyK watches him a moment then nods (MollyK) Yes and you, dearest one? (@Morgan) Fine blossom... your sudden decision to leave concerned me, thats all (MollyK) It is just what we do. Dinner is finished women retire to the drawing room. Although, whilst I have you alone a moment... *she glances around before pressing a quick kiss to his lips* ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 12 October 2020 15:17:39 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** 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) (yep) (MollyK) [15:13] (MollyK) It is just what we do. Dinner is finished women retire to the drawing room. Although, whilst I have you alone a moment... *she glances around before pressing a quick kiss to his lips* (@Morgan) Have you decided if you wish to join me to speak with father? * MollyK smiles softly (MollyK) I will leave that to you liebling * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I could do with going to pack our trunk and speaking to Marta actually * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) alright blossom * MollyK watches him a moment with a peaceful, satisfied smile (MollyK) I will see you when you are ready * @Morgan nods, kissing her cheek before heading back into the dining room ** You're now known as Edward * Edward is talking to Faulk about court in Atemlos and the new Eisenfurst (Edward) ...- irregular arrangement! His wife is favourably disposed to it. * @Morgan raises an eyebrow at him before moving towards his father (Edward) **Adalbrecht is frowning a little at that conversation, though looks pleased to see Morgan ** You're now known as Adalbrecht (Adalbrecht) Is Molly well? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) fine * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) And well enough to travel? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (Adalbrecht) You wanted to talk to me? (@Morgan) Not here... somewhere quiet (@Morgan) I do wonder if Edward should be involved also * Adalbrecht looks serious and intrigued at the same time (Adalbrecht) If you think he ought to be (@Morgan) I'll tell you first, I'm not sure how he'll react to some of it * Adalbrecht picks up his port, going to Faulk "Your Grace, if you will excuse Morgan and I". Faulk nods, freeing them to find the small drawing room he was sat with the others in after the ball * Adalbrecht lights a cigar, sitting himself on one of the couches (Adalbrecht) Go on, son * @Morgan sits in one of the chairs (@Morgan) Where to start.... Since finding out about Innesbruck, I've been somewhat torn about returning to Sudlachenburg * Adalbrecht inhales deeply, nodding slowly but not interrupting (@Morgan) I still had intention to come home, as I promised, but to spend some time in Innesbruck first. That option has been somewhat removed * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) Why? (@Morgan) Molly has something the Eisenfurst wants and wishes her to act as ambassador to another land. That alone is an issue for settling just yet because I will not be without her for the time that is required (Adalbrecht) The unchartered land we've never heard of? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) she has the charts * Adalbrecht looks impressed (Adalbrecht) I had not realised such were going to come into her possession (@Morgan) It requires quite a sacrifice in both time and... well, his citizenship of Avalon, lest Queen Elaine dictate that Molly owes her more fealty * Adalbrecht looks serious (Adalbrecht) That is a big sacrifice * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) His offer of recompense wasn't bad * @Morgan sips his port (Adalbrecht) It would need to be, to sacrifice something like that! *he looks disapproving* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) It wasn't enough, so negotiations were had (Adalbrecht) You have negotiated better terms? * @Morgan smiles silghtly (@Morgan) she did (Adalbrecht) You let a woman negotiate with an Eisenfurst? (@Morgan) Would you care to tell Molly that she should not? Besides, that was his wish. He needed to see that she would continue in my stead in the future were I no longer around * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) She would have myself and Edward to do that if you died. (@Morgan) If I were Graf, it would be safe to assume we would not have you, and Edward will have his Freiarrdom... (Adalbrecht) For all his faults, Edward would not hesitate to step in to help any of us (@Morgan) Believe it or not, I know that. But I would also not wish to impose upon him if it were not needed, especially since our views on the future differ somewhat (Adalbrecht) You would rather Molly rule Sudlachenburg as Grafin alone? (@Morgan) If I am dead that is not my choice. (Adalbrecht) Your Will would make that your choice (@Morgan) Perhaps, but wouldn't you feel better knowing she could stand for herself? Make those tough decisions while I was away... * Adalbrecht broods on it (Adalbrecht) I suppose so. (@Morgan) You understand I tell you all this in confidence? * Adalbrecht looks affronted (Adalbrecht) That did not need to be said. (@Morgan) I am sorry father, but by the time I've finished there's a good chance you'll want to tell _someone_ (Adalbrecht) It will stay between four eyes. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I told you about the desire to build a fleet? (Adalbrecht) You have been telling me that since you were four *He smiles* (@Morgan) I've been putting wheels in motion... there's a ship about to be built, and I have plans for more... part of the agreement is that the Koenigsreich will use its influence to speed things along. Then Molly and I have exclusive rights to trade between the Koenigsreich and Capperlucia, and preferential treatment in terms of trade contracts elsewhere * Adalbrecht looks impressed (Adalbrecht) Very good, congratulations. This sounds like a very successful negotiation. * @Morgan sips his port, nodding (@Morgan) I'm not done * Adalbrecht sips his port, nodding (Adalbrecht) Go on (@Morgan) An overseer is being appointed to Gottkirchen to make sure Maubourg does nothing rash... In a few years, that Grafdom is taken over (Adalbrecht) A marriage prospect has been found to replace Edward? (@Morgan) It had, but thats also been shelved. Lady Maubourg can marry who she wishes, and will be treated with decency and dignity, as is right... (Adalbrecht) Go on (@Morgan) But the Grafdom will not pass to whomever her husband is * @Morgan takes a mouthful of port (Adalbrecht) There are no other heirs (@Morgan) No, there are not. A Graf will be installed, with the power in the meantime to ratify or veto any of Maubourgs decisions regarding the grafdom (Adalbrecht) That would certainly make Sudlachenburg's life easier * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) considerably * Adalbrecht takes a drag on the cigar (Adalbrecht) How does this tie in? * @Morgan takes a breath (@Morgan) It ties in because its going to be me * Adalbrecht looks utterly stunned and lost for words * @Morgan watches him anxiously * Adalbrecht nods slowly (Adalbrecht) That is unexpected * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Not what I expected when I woke up this morning, for sure * Adalbrecht drinks some port (Adalbrecht) So you will be a Graf... (@Morgan) Not... exactly * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) An Acting Graf? (@Morgan) You know that my obedience and behaviour comes from my love and respect for you as you, not as your title, yes? * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) I do (@Morgan) Good... so my being Graf does not change my inclination to follow your wishes... nor will my _other_ title (Adalbrecht) You will have a title as the husband of an ambassador? (@Morgan) Ah, no... and her title will not be ambassador either * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) What are you trying to tell me? (@Morgan) Your daughter in law, once we hit saturday, is going to be a duchess * Adalbrecht looks shocked (Adalbrecht) He wants the charts so badly? * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht nods slowly (Adalbrecht) You will be a Duke? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) What thinks you? (Adalbrecht) I am trying to work out how on Theah you married an Avalon gentleman farmers daughter and became one of the most powerful men in the Konigsreich... * Adalbrecht smiles a little * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I'm not entirely sure * Adalbrecht watches his son with pride (Adalbrecht) Congratulations Morgan (@Morgan) I had worried you would be... I don't know, angry, annoyed, disappointed (Adalbrecht) Why would I? (@Morgan) Because, I suppose, I outrank you. I had worried you would see it as a power grab when that is not the intention at all * Adalbrecht shakes his head (Adalbrecht) That is not how I see it. You are my _son_, not my rival. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I am relieved to hear that * Adalbrecht looks serious (Adalbrecht) I am sorry that my past actions have given you that perception of me (@Morgan) No no, it is my failing. (Adalbrecht) I am proud that you are going on to greater things. I am also very surprised at how it has happened. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) How do you think Edward will react? * Adalbrecht looks thoughtful (Adalbrecht) I have no idea. (@Morgan) I don't want him to feel I am keeping things from him (Adalbrecht) No. When did you discover it yourself? (@Morgan) This afternoon (Adalbrecht) That is sudden. How long has she had the charts? ((Two mins)) (@Morgan) about six weeks (Adalbrecht) You did not realise His Grace would want them? (@Morgan) I cant say it had occurred to me. (Adalbrecht) You had mentioned she had a title from an undiscovered far off land, but it did not occur to me what would be if any value * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht smiles a little (Adalbrecht) You appear to have married up (@Morgan) It makes no sense in so many ways * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) It would be different if _you_ had realised the power her foreign title would give you (@Morgan) oh? (Adalbrecht) It would have been a very savvy political move to wed her and then gain status from it (@Morgan) and entirely out of character for me * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) Very true. *He smiles* You say you get your title on Saturday? ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 12 October 2020 17:04:34 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. ** New query from NickServ (Available on submenu 'Windows') (on Blitzed #2) ** You have joined #7thseaic ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 12 October 2020 17:04:34 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** MollyK has joined #7thseaic ** Molly is now known as Adal ** You're now known as Adal ** Morgan has quit (Ping timeout: 260 seconds) ** Morgan has quit (Ping timeout: 260 seconds) ** Adalbrecht has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) ** Adalbrecht has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) ** You are now disconnected ** MollyK has quit (Quit: AndroIRC - Android IRC Client ( http://www.androirc.com )) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 12 October 2020 20:23:14 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.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 (Molly) (C&p pls) (@Morgan) It would be different if _you_ had realised the power her foreign title would give you (@Morgan) oh? (@Morgan) It would have been a very savvy political move to wed her and then gain status from it (@Morgan) and entirely out of character for me (@Morgan) * Adalbrecht nods (@Morgan) Very true. *He smiles* You say you get your title on Saturday? (@Morgan) Thats when we're asking for the conferment to be... it was meant to be friday but... * Molly bows his head a little (Molly) No, Saturday would be better ** You're now known as Adalbrecht (@Morgan) indeed (Adalbrecht) When will you become Graf of Gottkirchen? (@Morgan) Current plan is for him to stand down in three years, but that'll need confirming * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) And hence how you will not settle in Sudlachenburg in three years as promised? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Can you forgive me? * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) You cannot turn down a Grafdom just because I wanted you back at home, Morgan * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) But you do see that it is not just me reneging on my promise, or running away from my duties? * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) Yes I do. You will have a duty to Gottkirchen as much as I to Sudlachenburg (@Morgan) and I am not... leaving. I will still be here * Adalbrecht frowns deeper (Adalbrecht) It did not cross my mind that you would be running away, Morgan. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good (Adalbrecht) What are your long term intentions for our Grafdoms? (@Morgan) I was thinking perhaps we could put our heads together about that... * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) I would like that. You and Molly and Varick will live in Maubourgs manor in Kiev? (@Morgan) I would imagine so, but I'd imagine its one of many things to decide upon * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) How do you feel about the prospect of taking on that Grafdom? (@Morgan) A little apprehensive I suppose. There's a lot of responsibility to take on, especially considering its a vaticine grafdom. I'm actually more bothered that we won't have had chance to spend as much time together as we had planned (Adalbrecht) You and I? * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) Kiev is only an hour further on horse back than Innesbruck, we will make time * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll be taking over a Grafdom without the guidance I was going to get from you * Adalbrecht smiles paternally (Adalbrecht) You will have all the guidance you need. I will spend as many weeks as you need me to helping you in Gottkirchen. I am very confident that David will be able to run the Grafdom in my absence by then * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you (Adalbrecht) There is no need. Only a fool of a man does not support the success of his son. When time runs on, what worth has anything other than our wisdom and achievements living on through our sons? * Adalbrecht sips his port * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) As much as I wasn't aware of your pride in me... I fear its loss rather keenly * Adalbrecht nods a little (Adalbrecht) I felt the same with your grandfather * Adalbrecht looks a little solemn (Adalbrecht) I always told myself I would make sure _my_ sons never had that same worry. However, I have not done a good job of that. (@Morgan) I think we can put that down to extraneous circumstances (Adalbrecht) No, I have realised this summer what a hypocrite I was. (@Morgan) what?! (Adalbrecht) I brought your mother back from Avalon because it had to be her. My father was, as you can imagine, displeased that she was not Eisen. * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) And even having endured that first year where he would barely speak to me, I still disapproved so strongly of your actions. * Adalbrecht drinks his port, frowning * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) It was badly done of me. * Adalbrecht stubs out the very end of that cigar and lights another (@Morgan) it was a bit hypocritical, yes. But it did not stop you bonding with her * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) What do you need to do in the three years in between? (@Morgan) Mostly setting up trade and the fleet and allying Capperlucia (Adalbrecht) You will travel there? (@Morgan) I would have thought so (Adalbrecht) Do you know much about the place? (@Morgan) Not masses... Molly would know more than I * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) I will ask her then. Is it far? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) six weeks at best (Adalbrecht) That is a long time in cramped conditions * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) yes, I remember... though if we take the Rose it isn't that cramped (Adalbrecht) I cannot say I know much about the Rose other than it's reputation as Eisen's fastest ship (@Morgan) Its even more impressive when you see her size (Adalbrecht) She is big? * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) That should be impossible... (@Morgan) as should Xantha's ability (Adalbrecht) And becoming a Eisen Duke through marrying an Avalon farmers daughter * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) I look forward to seeing her * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) She is impressive, and she is fast (Adalbrecht) Were you surprised by that the first time you saw her? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I had a look at her hull and keel... She was definitely designed with catching other ships in mind (Adalbrecht) She is a pirate ship? *he smiles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm sure of it (Adalbrecht) Did that cause Molly some issues in her ownership? (@Morgan) The only thing that gave her issues was an Eisenman too petty to let her do what she wanted to do with it * Adalbrecht sips his port, looking interested (Adalbrecht) What was it she intended to do? (@Morgan) Trade with Eisen, help us rebuild (Adalbrecht) That is an unusual wish for an Avalon woman * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) She had known me for a while at that point (Adalbrecht) Did you not want the ship for yourself? (@Morgan) What Eisen man wouldn't * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) There are many that would have married her just to get it * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Not at the time I asked, though * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) I was not implying that you did, Morgan. (@Morgan) No, I know... I mean at the time I asked, other men wouldn't have... the Rose had been sunk * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) That must have been hard on her * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) But you decided to refloat the ship...? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) with a couple of minor changes to make her more durable (Adalbrecht) It was poor design that led to her sinking? (@Morgan) No, it was an Eisen man having her destroyed * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) Why? (@Morgan) Because he couldn't have her (Adalbrecht) The ship, or Molly? * Adalbrecht sips his port * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye, both * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) You have dealt with him? (@Morgan) Not yet. He was also behind the attack on the ship in the Gottlieb docks that nearly killed Gottlieb and Molly... * Adalbrecht 's hand pauses halfway to his mouth (Adalbrecht) The what?! (@Morgan) Molly and Varick were being shown around by Gottlieb... it was set to explode (Adalbrecht) This was two weeks ago when you were in Zweibrucke? * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht sighs with disbelief (Adalbrecht) How did they escape? (@Morgan) Varick climbed the rigging, and I got in to help Molly and Gottlieb escape (Adalbrecht) That was very lucky * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) It has been a dangerous few weeks! * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) Has the mark faded from the Sudlache ring yet? (@Morgan) No... I doubt it ever will * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) It seems fitting (@Morgan) oh? (Adalbrecht) As a mark of her survival, which Sudlachenburg is most grateful for * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht sips his port (Adalbrecht) You intend to be at Edwards wedding? (@Morgan) He's asked me to be his best man * Adalbrecht looks surprised (Adalbrecht) And you accepted?! (@Morgan) I am considering it. I worry that the progress we have made had made him offer something he would later regret. I've said if, after time apart for things to settle, we are still where we are now, and he still wishes it, I will accept * Adalbrecht nods slowly (Adalbrecht) That is a big step (@Morgan) Hence my desire to act cautiously (Adalbrecht) I meant for you * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) Sleeping out in the snow does not put you off? (@Morgan) Of course it does, but... its important to him * Adalbrecht nods slowly (Adalbrecht) Maybe it won't be as bad as it sounds *He frowns* * @Morgan smirks (@Morgan) I doubt it (Adalbrecht) I am not entirely sure how I have ended up joining you... (@Morgan) You talked yourself into it I'm afraid * Adalbrecht frowns, then smiles (Adalbrecht) Was I Eisened into it? * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht smiles a little (Adalbrecht) It's very puzzling (@Morgan) oh? (Adalbrecht) I did not think I would fall for that sort of thing * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht smiles a little (Adalbrecht) That was how you got talked into marriage by your montaigne friend? (@Morgan) more or less, aye * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) I am glad you did (@Morgan) as am I (Adalbrecht) I do not think you would have become a Duke through just having her as a mistress *He frowns at the prospect* (@Morgan) No, that is rather unlikely (Adalbrecht) It was your intention to stay away in Avalon forever if you were going to continue with that? * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) I suppose there is little chance I would have not pushed for a marriage * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (Adalbrecht) Your Mother and I would have been sad not to have had you back in Eisen * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I am glad it has not turned out that way * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) You will not be spending much time in Innesbruck now? (@Morgan) I suppose not (Adalbrecht) Heinrich seems capable as an overseer. If you like, I will send David for a week or two now and then to help him * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as long as he is continuing to follow the instructions we left... (Adalbrecht) If he is not, replace him. A Graf needs three things; a good overseer, a good Grafin, and some heirs. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) He only objected because Molly had a lot of input into it (Adalbrecht) It is very irregular for a woman to have such a large input in these things. Those few nobles who have wives minded to such never, ever, admit to the ideas not being theirs. * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) thats their problem * Adalbrecht nods a little (Adalbrecht) And you are happy with your overseerer in Koln? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I think he could do with some work * Adalbrecht shrugs (Adalbrecht) I quite like him. He is very frank * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) He needs to come a bit more onboard my way of thinking, but he seems capable * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) Good. Your mother will be thrilled when she hears how well you have done (@Morgan) I hope so. (Adalbrecht) Of course she will. She has always had high hopes for you * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht finishes his port (Adalbrecht) It is certainly a surprising way to end what has been a most unpleasant week * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed (Adalbrecht) How are things going with you and Molly now? I hope my babysitting together has allowed you much needed time together? * Adalbrecht stands, stretching a little * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Rather well (Adalbrecht) I am very glad to hear it, and I strongly hope that continues next week. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I certainly intend to continue making that effort * Adalbrecht smiles (Adalbrecht) It would not do to disappoint a Duchess! (@Morgan) Quite so * Adalbrecht makes a move towards the door (Adalbrecht) Oh, and Morgan? (@Morgan) yessir? (Adalbrecht) I am _very_ proud of you. (@Morgan) Thank you my lord * Adalbrecht smiles (Adalbrecht) Goodnight (@Morgan) Goodnight * Adalbrecht disappears off, whistling to himself ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** You are now disconnected