------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Saturday, 17 October 2020 20:17:22 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** cantillon.be.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) **They ride through the City, people going about their business. When they get near Edward's friend's house, his brother moves out of the procession to wait (@Morgan) Blossom, will you excuse me? Edward wishes me to meet his friends * Molly smiles (Molly) Of course liebling. Do you wish to catch us up? * @Morgan nods * Molly speaks quietly, mischief in her eyes (Molly) Let us hope you do not pick up any rakish habits! (@Morgan) We can but hope blossom ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Saturday, 17 October 2020 21:03:21 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 giggles (MollyK) I will see you shortly ** You're now known as Edward * @Morgan nods, letting her go and moving towards Edward * Edward watches Molly ride on to catch up to Adalbrecht and Varick (Edward) Everything alright? * @Morgan nods ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) * Edward nods, leading the way. There's already a groom waiting to hold the horses. Edward dismounts, inhaling deeply (@Morgan) If this concerns you, Edward, you need not endure it (Edward) I want them to meet you, and you them. * @Morgan nods * Edward glances at him (Edward) Shall we? * @Morgan nods (Edward) **he taps at the door, and the butler shows them into a drawing room. The house is nice, tastefully luxurious. It does smell like whiskey, brandy, cigars, and expensive perfume. * Edward stands by the mantlepiece, a little tense * @Morgan watches him (Edward) **There's masculine laughter From deeper in the house, and footsteps approach. Edward looks both happy and apprehensive at the same time (Edward) **The first man who comes in has an unfastened shirt and an untied neckcloth. He is around the same level of handsomeness as Holzheim and the fake lieutenant Kurt, even with messy hair. He has brown hair and green eyes. He exudes confidence. * Edward looks at him a moment, then Morgan (Edward) Morgan, may I present my friend, Lord Mattias Pottersdam. Potts, this is my brother, Veisgraf Koertig von Sudlachenburg. * @Morgan nods to him (@Morgan) Lord Pottersdam (Edward) P: *he smiles warmly. His expression shows no arrogance, just self-assurance. He bows deeply* I am honoured to make your acquaintance, Veisgraf Sudlachenburg. Tiggy has told me much about you. * @Morgan looks at his brother (@Morgan) Tiggy? * Edward winces, looking to his friend (Edward) I hope your head is pounding! (Edward) P: *He laughs* A pounding head is a sign of good memories made, I am sorry you missed it. *he looks to Morgan* it started at the Academy and it stuck (@Morgan) I see... (Edward) **Another man comes in. He is blonde, not as handsome as Pottersdam, but again has that easy charm. He also bows deeply as he introduced as Lieutenant Dieppe. * @Morgan nods to him (@Morgan) Lieutenant (Edward) D: Good morning, my Lord. Is that your Palomino outside? * @Morgan nods (Edward) D: A very fine beast, my Lord. Fast, I would wager... *he looks very earnest. Pottersdam and Edward both roll their eyes* (@Morgan) aye, it is. Of Montaigne stock (Edward) D: *he nods* Impressive and well-bred... * Edward watches the blonde man with a confident smile, his demeanour more like his friends in their company. "He won't race you for it, Deedee" (Edward) **Dieppe laughs* Have I ever suggested that to a _sober_ new acquaintance, Tiggy? * Edward smiles, looking at Pottersdam (Edward) Where are Witts, Wonks, and Zench? * @Morgan glances sidelong at his brother (Edward) P: Witts is getting his breeches on. Wonks we left in the Madames house with his three new friends because he couldn't walk straight. Zench got a letter last night that his mistress has got him blacklisted from his gentleman's club by sneaking in in disguise and making freely with his credit at the Hazard table. * Edward inhales deeply, obviously wishing he hadn't asked. He surreptitiously watches Morgan's reaction (Edward) **These events do not seem to cause any shame to his friends, as if it's commonplace chaos (Edward) Just that the others were not coming would suffice... (@Morgan) No... I don't think it would have, somehow (Edward) **Edwards friends laugh. Edward does a little too, but also looks slightly uncomfortable. Another man enters, multiple love bites on his neck. He isn't handsome like the others, he looks more shy and awkward. He bows to Morgan before introductions are started * Edward smiles (Edward) [21:32] (Edward) Morgan, may I present my friend, Herr Wittegen. Witts, this is my brother, Veisgraf Koertig von Sudlachenburg. * @Morgan inclines his head (Edward) **The man bows. He has a calm, pleasant voice* My Lord, I am honoured to meet the brother of the bravest man I know. (@Morgan) Now that is a statement I'dlike to hear more about * Edward looks at the ceiling a moment (Edward) W: He carried me and my older brother off the battlefield when we were both injured, even though he was injured himself * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) I see (Edward) **Pottersdam and Dieppe seem acquainted with this story already, looking a little solemn** * Edward shrugs a little, but Morgan's keen perception shows that he's subconsciously favouring his right shoulder (Edward) Anyone would have. (@Morgan) Not in my experience (Edward) P: *he shakes his head* No Tiggy, that was bloody brave and you should own it... And Martin would have agreed. * Edward shrugs again {guilt, discomfort} (Edward) Witts is in the textiles trade, I thought an introduction might be good for you both. (@Morgan) I see... (Edward) W: *he looks at Edward a moment before looking to Morgan* Silk from Zweibrucke to Picante in Northern Vodacce mostly. But I am always interested in expanding to other ports if the right cargo ship comes along * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm moving into the shipping trade... (Edward) W: *he nods* Do you have a man of business for your trade? ((This is what James Schulz will be)) * @Morgan nods (Edward) W: *he gives Morgan a business card from his pocket* this is the direction for mine. Perhaps they can find a common enterprise for us, my Lord (@Morgan) I would imagine so (Edward) P: Are you stopping in Tannen to do the old round, Tiggy? * Edward shakes his head (Edward) No, my days on the old round are definitely done (Edward) **The others laugh* P *gentle ribbing*: There's a new girl who is just your type Tiggy, brown eyes, knows her calico from her cashmere... * Edward blushes a little, but tries to play it off with swagger (Edward) No, I'll leave that to those of you without the skills to get it for free. *he again surreptitiously checks Morgan's reaction* * @Morgan blinks slowly, assessing the others (Edward) *The others seem to find this hilarious, and more rubbing ensues over the cost of marrying and providing for a wife not being less than providing for a mistress or courtesan* (Edward) Ribbing * * Edward just shrugs at them, smiling. Then he looks to Morgan (Edward) We should get going (@Morgan) As you wish (Edward) **The friends all bow to Morgan, but hugs and backslaps are given to Edward as they leave. Soon they have their horses back and are heading back to the main road (Edward) I apologise, I expected they would be more restrained. * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I've heard worse * Edward looks faintly surprised (Edward) I wouldn't have expected that (@Morgan) I've served, I know how boisterous men can be (Edward) I take after Father in many things, but I assumed he had passed the prudishness to you (@Morgan) I choose not to join in in such... banter, but providing certain boundaries are not crossed, I see no harm in it * Edward looks curious (Edward) What boundaries? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) if they insulted my wife... your future wife... behaved like that in front of the ladies... * Edward frowns (Edward) That is not something that happens (@Morgan) I'm sure, but those are the sort of boundaries I would expect there to be problems were they crossed... not necessarily by them, but any who indulge in such enthusiastic enjoyment of life * Edward nods (Edward) I understand. They might seem coarse, but they are good men (@Morgan) Thats the impression I got... Witts clearly thinks the world of you * Edward 's body language is defensive, a little tense (Edward) He attributes praise where it is not due * @Morgan shrugs * Edward rolls out his right shoulder subtly (Edward) He is a good man. His family have always been in the tailoring trade, and he can stitch a wound tidied than Mothers embroidery (@Morgan) including the bow? * Edward looks confused (Edward) What bow? * @Morgan smirks (@Morgan) I was just wondering if he sews a little bow in the top of the wound like mother does with her embroidery * Edward laughs (Edward) No, though I am sure he could. We used to joke that he had sewn three wounds for every two he had inflicted * @Morgan chuckles (Edward) He doesn't look much, but he is very good with a sword * @Morgan nods (Edward) He also is ridiculously successful with women, despite have almost no flirting skills at all. It is like his shyness and reserve draws _them_ to pursue _him_ * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) HeinzHarold always had a following of smitten girls... I think its the apparent innocence * Edward nods (Edward) I think it's that the girls aren't being pursued. They cannot understand _why_ he isn't chasing them, like his attention becomes a prize * @Morgan nods (Edward) We've tried to give Witts those skills, but it never works. He's at his best way alone in a corner nursing a beer. If he's scowling, we usually don't seem him again that evening, they just don't leave him alone * @Morgan laughs * Edward shrugs (Edward) Maybe women just like grumpy men * @Morgan tilts his head (@Morgan) Some of them must do I suppose * Edward smirks a little (Edward) Your wife, for one! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'd love to argue with you, but I cant... * Edward nods (Edward) By the way, if Father hears you call me Tiggy, it's likely we are both getting a hiding (@Morgan) It may yet be worth it... * Edward sighs, shaking his head (Edward) I could take a beating if it earns you one too, I suppose (@Morgan) He wouldn't give me a hiding (Edward) I wouldn't bet on that (@Morgan) I would... (Edward) He said you only bet on corsets nowadays (@Morgan) Since losing half my fortune in a game of poker, I'm much more careful with what I bet on, aye * Edward looks shocked (Edward) You wagered half your fortune on a card game?! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I knew I'd get it back from the person I bet against though * Edward frowns (Edward) How? (@Morgan) Because I was due to marry her a few days later * Edward laughs (Edward) She has a good poker face until you are sat next to her, then she comes undone (@Morgan) Thats a fairly recent development, and I was rather distracting her (Edward) On Saturday night? * @Morgan nods (Edward) Talk of naked lieutenants *he smiles, amused rather than judgemental* * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) that man was sent to try me (Edward) What man? (@Morgan) Kurt Cristoban... or rather the man pretending to be him... charming, funny, handsome with a worrying predisposition to getting himself skyclad * Edward blinks slowly (Edward) Why was he getting naked? (@Morgan) I believe the first time was something to do with a faerie ring... (Edward) In Avalon? * @Morgan nods ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 18 October 2020 19:33:50 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) C&p pls (@Morgan) Talk of naked lieutenants *he smiles, amused rather than judgemental* (@Morgan) * Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) that man was sent to try me (@Morgan) What man? (@Morgan) Kurt Cristoban... or rather the man pretending to be him... charming, funny, handsome with a worrying predisposition to getting himself skyclad (@Morgan) * Edward blinks slowly (@Morgan) Why was he getting naked? (@Morgan) I believe the first time was something to do with a faerie ring... (@Morgan) In Avalon? (@Morgan) * Morgan nods (Molly) That was the _first_ time? ** You're now known as Edward (@Morgan) As I recall... he had a habit of getting naked for no apparent reason * Edward frowns (Edward) Not in front of Ladies, I would hope (@Morgan) Not of his own volition, I believe (Edward) It sounds like a very strange place * @Morgan nods (Edward) What took you to that job? (@Morgan) A few things... one of them being you, actually * Edward looks serious {guilt} (Edward) I meant specifically that job (@Morgan) so did I... though, not quite as I thought... I got wind of Yensid being close by to where I had been... so I packed up and moved on, took that job... initially just because it was a job... then when Lady Torringtons squire got himself despatched, I stepped in to take care of her security matters, running the estate... (Edward) But Father did not cut off your allowance, you did not need to work (@Morgan) I didn't touch my allowance... I didn't want it being used to figure out where I was * Edward nods a little (Edward) I believe Yensid had looked into it for Father (@Morgan) Alarice, actually (Edward) She was having you followed? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I believe her planning went back a long, long way * Edward nods grimly (Edward) Long enough to entangle me in it. * @Morgan nods (Edward) Her desire to climb the social ladder seems to have started in the summer of '65 ((6 months after he married Dietlinde)) * @Morgan npds (@Morgan) that sounds about right (Edward) Why did you choose something like that after working as a farm hand? (@Morgan) To start with it was a job... then it was a way to do what I failed to do with Dietlinde and Jana... and given the number of _things_ that appeared, a fairly surefire way to get myself killed * Edward is quiet a minute, obviously considering his reply (Edward) You stayed for the high chance of death? (@Morgan) It was on of the reasons (Edward) It was lucky that did not happen. (@Morgan) in hindsight, I agree (@Morgan) though, luck isn't necessarily how I'd describe it (Edward) No? (@Morgan) As much as I wanted my life to end, whomever or whatever took it was damn well going to earn it... and it turns out, they couldn't (Edward) It was a place of great supernatural activity? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Even moreso once a montaigne magician got involved (Edward) Why? (@Morgan) His casting was... off. He and my charge disappeared, and every hour some new horror appeared through this portal he left behind (@Morgan) Took us just over a month to get it closed. * Edward frowns (Edward) Every hour for a month?! * @Morgan looks at Edward (@Morgan) and I faced each and every one, alone until the last few days * Edward looks impressed (Edward) You must have been exhausted * @Morgan nods (Edward) This was before you met Molly? (@Morgan) No... * Edward looks over at the drawn-out word (Edward) ...but? (@Morgan) She was at the estate. Things with her family have not always been so close as they are now (Edward) I can imagine Forrester being quite challenging * @Morgan nods * Edward frowns a little (Edward) She was working there? (@Morgan) aye * Edward nods briefly (Edward) Were you her superior? (@Morgan) vaguely speaking * Edward nods slowly (Edward) I see (@Morgan) what do you see? (Edward) That this seems to have been a complex situation * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) That is something of an understatement (Edward) A common born gentleman's daughter working in a noble estate under a Veisgraf whose last job was as a farm hand, and then going from master-underling to married nobility... It is more complex than that? (@Morgan) She didn't work under me exactly. I just... shouted at people until they did their jobs * Edward nods slowly (Edward) It is very untraditional. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I've been on the receiving end of the indifference of nobility... and how far they'll go for people who show them some appreciation (Edward) It is not something I have ever considered trying. I would not enjoy that life. (@Morgan) No... you really wouldn't. But its given me a much better understanding of what their struggles and desires are * Edward seems to ponder on this (Edward) How does that affect your behaviour as a Freiarr? (@Morgan) The same way it affects how I behave as a man of nobility... I treat everyone with respect, until they do something that deems them unworthy of that respect. As a Freiarr, and a Veisgraf, I explain more _why_ I am doing something, particularly if it benefits the people in the long run. Realistically, we only rule because the people let us... and keeping them informed and feeling respected and valued will give them much more reason to let us c (@Morgan) ontinue doing so (Edward) The people know that this is the natural order of things. * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Mistreat a dog and it will savage you eventually * Edward shrugs also (Edward) I see your point. What will happen to this Lady Torrington now you are returning to Eisen? (@Morgan) She's been made a duchess... no doubt the Queen will have arranged extra support for her * Edward looks a little surprised (Edward) It is as easy to walk away from as that? (@Morgan) Of course not. It was not my job to protect her, or run her estate, but I did it regardless... even if that were my duty, it is duty to one person, rather than my duty to Eisen, and all the people of Sudlachenburg... * Edward nods (Edward) Your duties here are numerous. You have Molly and Varick to keep safe * @Morgan nods (Edward) With Alarice gone, that should be easier now * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I certainly hope so (Edward) It could not be much more dangerous than this week has been (@Morgan) It was easier when it was monsters (Edward) Less politics. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) That thing tried to kill someone. I'll just kill it... (@Morgan) much simpler (Edward) I wouldn't have been happy with Mina living somewhere so dangerous *he frowns* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I cant say its been any safer here so far (Edward) There have been things other than the poisoning *he frowns* and the barn fire *it deepens* and the situation with the montaigne debt collectors...? (@Morgan) The montaigne assassin girl... it just sort of rolls on and on, and all of it connected to Alarice in one way or another * Edward frowns (Edward) I don't think you have told me about her (@Morgan) I haven't gotten to the bottom of that one yet... * Edward nods (Edward) I can see why you want Molly trained in the arts of War. * @Morgan nods (Edward) I expected Father to object (@Morgan) I don't recall asking his permission (Edward) It came up in conversation that you had asked (@Morgan) He can object all he likes, if he really wishes to * Edward smiles (Edward) He said he had long since given up on trying to argue anything with you where Molly was concerned * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * @Morgan frowns slightly (@Morgan) oh, and a ship exploding.... (Edward) What ship? (@Morgan) One in the Gottlieb docks... old man Gottlieb was showing Molly and Varick around when it was sabotaged... (Edward) And it _exploded_?! (@Morgan) Gunpowder, lamp, flame... * Edward pales a little {guilt} (Edward) It was lucky they got out * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) saved Gottliebs life... strangely enough the explosion was commissioned by the same person that had the Rose destroyed when it belonged to Molly (Edward) It was targeted? * @Morgan nods (Edward) Who is this person? (@Morgan) That would be Kai Dau * Edward searches his memory (Edward) Freiarr of Prachtig? * @Morgan nods * Edward frowns a little (Edward) What's the enmity over, (@Morgan) In the case of the Rose, he objected to her being owned by someone not of Eisen birth... the one he had destroyed, a rival mercenary band (Edward) From what I recall, his lands are in a sorry state * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) so I'm given to believe (Edward) The War, as usual. But also I think there was talk of having secured too much against his holdings and those endeavours not coming to fruition (@Morgan) sounds about right... he overcharged for his services, and was nothing short of a bastard * Edward glances at Morgan, smiling slightly at the bad language (Edward) There is an ongoing conflict? (@Morgan) His actions nearly killed Molly, Varick and Gottlieb.... he's going to have to face a reckoning for that * Edward nods (Edward) Prachtig is about forty miles off the East Road. You could possibly make the time for a detour and be ready to sail on Saturday still. (@Morgan) No, I'm not going to go that far off course on the off chance he's there. I'll track him down elsewhere (Edward) He is not a risk to Molly now? (@Morgan) I don't think he ever intended to harm her... not directly (Edward) If he objected to her owning the ship, why not buy it? (@Morgan) She wouldn't have sold it to him. Besides, he's something of a petulant child. (Edward) You said it was gifted to her? * @Morgan nods (Edward) Did you never offer to buy it? Even I had heard of it, and I have never had an interest in sailing (@Morgan) No, I was busy trying to keep a flighty young woman alive and out of the grasps of a certain Eisen man * Edward looks confused (Edward) What do you mean? (@Morgan) I had no interest in owning her, and Dau was making overtures at Lady Torrington * Edward laughs (Edward) A failing Freiarr and a future Duchess! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) She was more interested in his lieutenant anyway * Edward smirks (Edward) The naked one? * @Morgan nods (Edward) Clearly he had more to recommend him! * @Morgan raises an eyebrow * Edward sees it and laughs (Edward) A lieutenant and a Duchess is even less likely (@Morgan) She asked the Queens permission * Edward frowns (Edward) To wed out of the nobility? (@Morgan) He's a Veisgraf of... somewhere. Or, supposedly, I should say, since he isn't who he claimed to be anyway * Edward frowns (Edward) You are going to put a stop to this, I presume? * @Morgan looks at Edward (@Morgan) Why? (Edward) You will let a Lady you were protecting marry an imposter who probably is not even noble? (@Morgan) Ah, I thought you meant letting her marry an Eisen Lieutenant Veisgraf.. I cant really throw too many stones on that front... But no, even thinking he was who he claimed, the Queen laughed the suggestion out of court * Edward smirks (Edward) You couldn't have married her either then * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I had no interest in such (Edward) Father would have been please with it though (@Morgan) I don't know... apparently he was most annoyed when I was to marry an Avalon woman * Edward laughs (Edward) Father has always been prone to Do As I Say, Not As I Do * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) He apologised for that hypocrisy though * Edward looks surprised (Edward) Father _apologised_?! * @Morgan nods * Edward smirks (Edward) He almost as silly for Molly as he is for Mother. * @Morgan nods (Edward) Mother is pleased about it though. She likes the Forresters a great deal, and she likes that you are happy * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I rather like it (Edward) That Mother likes Molly being Avalonian? (@Morgan) my being happy... but mother liking them also (Edward) Well it would be a bit strange being unhappy about being happy * @Morgan shrugs (Edward) Mother missed you greatly * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I missed her (Edward) You have always been her favourite, much as she claims she has none *he smiles a little* (@Morgan) No, I think its more that I am more like her, easier to relate to * Edward laughs (Edward) Maybe. I always thought Father preferred you too (@Morgan) I thought the same of you... he certainly understands you better (Edward) Mostly * @Morgan nods (Edward) He's much more sheltered than I * @Morgan nods (Edward) Thankfully his sheltered mindset means he isn't ribbing me about brothels as my friends are! (@Morgan) I'm fairly sure if he had half an idea he would go utterly mad * Edward nods (Edward) It's well-spread gossip that my conduct has been... unquestionable in recent years. I don't think Father wants the answers that berating me would give him. (@Morgan) No... I think he just wants to berate you and have done with it * Edward nods (Edward) Isn't that usually the way with Father? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (Edward) We had best catch up before I get berated for exposing you to the "bad influence" of Potts and the others. * @Morgan nods * Edward urges his horse on at a decent canter * @Morgan follows suit ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 19 October 2020 11:17:35 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (@Morgan) No... I think he just wants to berate you and have done with it (@Morgan) * Edward nods (@Morgan) Isn't that usually the way with Father? (@Morgan) * Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (@Morgan) We had best catch up before I get berated for exposing you to the "bad influence" of Potts and the others. (@Morgan) * Morgan nods (@Morgan) * Edward urges his horse on at a decent canter (@Morgan) * Morgan follows suit * Molly is riding beside James Schulz when he gets back. Their party has been swelled by the presence of the Brotherhood Of The Flames, and these men are spread out through the group, providing security (Molly) **Edward watches the newcomers a moment before looking at Morgan, voice quiet (Molly) E: You trust these men? (@Morgan) Enough... (Molly) E: *he nods, watching Molly and James a moment* I'll be with Father * @Morgan nods (Molly) E: *he rides on to Adalbrecht who still has Varick* * @Morgan rides up beside Molly * Molly smiles warmly at seeing him (Molly) Welcome back, liebling (@Morgan) All is well? * Molly nods (Molly) Quite well. We were just discussing the merits of short term contracts over longer ones * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) to that end... I have made a contact in the fabrics trade (Molly) J: *he looks interested* Textiles are a good business to be in now, my Lord * @Morgan nods, fishing out the business card and handing it over (Molly) J: *he nods* I will speak with him if you like, my Lord * @Morgan glances at him (@Morgan) well, thats going to be your job going forward, is it not (Molly) J: *He inclines his head* I will pursue whatever contacts you wish * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * Molly watches them a moment with a smile (Molly) That was fortunate, liebes herz (@Morgan) I think that was part of why Edward introduced us... or an easy excuse at least * Molly glances at James "could you give us a minute please, James?" *he inclines his head, speeding a little to catch up with Sorgi* (Molly) What was it it? (Molly) What was it like? (@Morgan) I can see why father dislikes them. I suspect if it weren't for Pottersdam the rest wouldn't be nearly so baudy * Molly giggles (Molly) Oh dear, liebes herz, this sounds very much like gossip! * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) They all have nicknames for each other, most of which are fairly obvious... Edwards, however.. is not (Molly) Oh? *she looks intrigued* (@Morgan) He hasn't enlightened me as to its origins yet, but apparently if I mention it to father we'll both get a hiding... * Molly laughs softly (Molly) I am almost sorry I missed this little trip! (@Morgan) No, I wouldn't subject you to them (Molly) As bad as that? * @Morgan shrugs slightly * Molly watches him with amusement (Molly) You did not approve? (@Morgan) I know a bad influence when I see one, thats all (Molly) You agree with your mother that they are shameless rakes and bounders then? (@Morgan) One or two of them at least * Molly nods a little (Molly) Were you surprised? (@Morgan) mildly, I suppose... I didn't expect father to be quite that correct about one of them (Molly) Do you think he knew you would not like them? (@Morgan) Father? (Molly) Edward (@Morgan) He expected me not to... though I don't think he realises I dislike Pottersdam (Molly) Why do you dislike him? (@Morgan) He's arrogant and a bad influence * Molly glances at him (Molly) Do you feel he has steered Edward off course? (@Morgan) No, actually * Molly watches his expression to see how much he seems to be brooding about it (Molly) The other way around? (@Morgan) No, I rather think Edwards done quite well not being led too far astray * Molly nods slowly (Molly) He is a gentleman, this friend you dislike? (@Morgan) a lord * Molly looks a little surprised (Molly) Is it common for Lords to be so rakish? (@Morgan) Not in my experience (Molly) What were the others like? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Not quite so brash (Molly) Were they impolite? (@Morgan) I wouldn't want you meeting them (Molly) I should imagine I probably will at the wedding? (@Morgan) Well, they'll behave themselves or issues will be had (Molly) You think they might offend me? (@Morgan) You or Mina. I would not tolerate that (Molly) I cannot imagine Edward would tolerate them offending Mina! (@Morgan) No. I imagine not. * Molly tries to establish how tense he seems (@Morgan) We'll just have to wait and see I suppose * Molly nods (Molly) I doubt I am at any risk of actual harm, liebling * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know * Molly speaks quietly (Molly) Not that I do not greatly enjoy your protectiveness, of course * @Morgan smiles * Molly smiles back at him (Molly) It was not a house suitable for a beloved Veisgrafin then? (@Morgan) Definitely not (Molly) Was the house itself nice? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) nice enough, aye (Molly) Tell me more about the man with the Fabrics. Is he noble also? (@Morgan) No, he's not * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) So there is a mix of ranks in his friendship group... * @Morgan nods (Molly) That surprises me, I think (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) I expected he would be more conscious of social standing (@Morgan) The friends we make while serving often transcend those restrictions * Molly nods slowly, brooding a little before she shakes it off (Molly) What was the textile man like? (@Morgan) Probably the nicest of the bunch I'd say (Molly) He was less... rakish? *she smiles* (@Morgan) a little... apparently his shyness is quite the challenge to the ladies * Molly smiles, blushing (Molly) I can see how that could be a hazard * @Morgan glances at her * Molly looks back at him enquiringly (@Morgan) you're blushing (Molly) That troubles you? (@Morgan) I'm wondering what you're blushing _at_ exactly * Molly giggles (Molly) Are you sure you wish to ask? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think so * Molly brings her horse closer to his for privacy (Molly) You. Your shyness, your... gentlemanly reserve. And the times in which that shyness has been overcome * @Morgan nods blushing * Molly giggles again (Molly) Do you regret asking now, Mon petit chou? (@Morgan) No... I cant say I do * Molly smiles (Molly) Do rakes need to be a challenge? I imagine them as the pursuers, rather than the targets? (@Morgan) I'm not sure it sits right with rakes, being pursued (Molly) No... though I would imagine women gravitate towards them. Just like they do with Grendlik ((holzheim)) (@Morgan) Apparently so (Molly) Do you anticipate doing business with him? This shy rake, that is? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I don't see why not really (Molly) What sort of fabrics? ((It was silks, between Zweibrucke and Picante on the northern Vodacce coast, a place she mentioned in the dream in Tawstock, saying that the harbour master had groped her bottom)) (@Morgan) Silks, to Picante * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Is that in Vodacce? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Have you ever been there before ((your call))? (@Morgan) Vodacce? (Molly) Picante. I know you have been to Numa (@Morgan) No, I haven;t (Molly) I'd like to go there * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) One day, I would like to have visited all the countries (@Morgan) really? * Molly watches him a moment (Molly) That surprises you? (@Morgan) No, I suppose not * Molly laughs (Molly) Would you mind? (@Morgan) No... I like sailing (Molly) That is most fortunate, liebes herz * @Morgan nods (Molly) What with my destiny to do so... *she smiles* * @Morgan nods (Molly) Have you been to Vendel? (@Morgan) I've been near it... sailed by it (Molly) Would you like to go there? And to Vestennavvmannjar? (@Morgan) I like Vestennavvmannjar... (Molly) You have been there? (@Morgan) briefly * Molly alternates between watching him and watching the rest of their group slowly churning through the miles (Molly) What was it like? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I liked it. The people there are fairly straightforward too (Molly) Will I like them, do you think? (@Morgan) Probably (Molly) Where else might you like to go? (@Morgan) I'd like to visit Vendel... * Molly nods, smiling (Molly) Why? (@Morgan) I'd like to tick it off the list * Molly blushes a little, thoughtful (Molly) Then we shall * @Morgan nods (Molly) Have you been to the Highland Marches? (@Morgan) No, I cant say I had any real interest in going there * Molly smirks (Molly) We could take Heinzharold where he could learn about what's under the skirts there... (@Morgan) I don't think he could take such a shock * Molly giggles (Molly) I would like to see Innismore * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as you wish (Molly) You will take me anywhere I wish? * @Morgan nods * Molly has only the slightest of smirks, so faint most would miss it (Molly) I am pleased * @Morgan nods * Molly watches him a moment before blushing, turning her attention to the scenery (Molly) I suspect we will be on time to arrive in Tannen before nightfall * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would hope so (Molly) His Grace said the road by Tannen is particularly risky * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm not sure how risky it would be with a mercenary band, Edward, Claudia and myself.... * Molly nods (Molly) I should imagine I will be free from having to do _that_ again. **the smiles doesn't reach her eyes* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would hope so (Molly) I mean... I could, if I had to... (@Morgan) Not a situation I want you to be in (Molly) No, I know. But it is important that you know that I can and will stop anyone who tries to hurt me * @Morgan nods (Molly) I thought perhaps I would start my training this evening * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) maybe * Molly watches him (Molly) You would prefer I do not? (@Morgan) I am concerned about the chances of you being injured (Molly) I will have to risk it at some point, liebling (@Morgan) I know, but the risks reduce as time passes (Molly) It does. But I wish to be back regularly practicising soon. Though I doubt we are at risk in Atemlos, I would like to be more ready by then * @Morgan nods (Molly) Besides, the risk of accident with Claudia is very low * @Morgan nods ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 19 October 2020 15:15:06 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- This nickname is registered. Please choose a different nickname, or identify via /msg NickServ identify . ** You have joined #7thseaic -NickServ- You are now identified for Molly. ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 19 October 2020 19:56:02 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) Would you prefer to restart my training yourself? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) Given how effective Claudias method seems to be, I think that'd be a better place to start (Molly) I didn't know if that would seem less troubling to you (@Morgan) No, I think that Claudia would be the better choice * Molly smiles a little (Molly) I am much less distracted with her than with you * Molly automatically touches her lower lip * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I worry that I would be so concerned with not causing you harm that I end up not teaching you anything worth knowing (Molly) You would be so concerned? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Perhaps you need to wrap me up tightly and lock me away somewhere safe from harm... * Molly giggles * @Morgan raises an eyebrow * Molly tries very hard to look innocent, but doesn't quite manage it (Molly) To protect me, of course. (@Morgan) of course * Molly glances at his expression * @Morgan is smirking * Molly sucks her lower lip a moment before exhaling slowly (Molly) My distraction whilst being trained by you has always been problematic * @Morgan nods * Molly giggles (Molly) Especially on the Solemn Wind with so many onlookers... * @Morgan glances at her, confused * Molly watches his expression again * Molly blushes, glancing around before speaking quietly (Molly) We were on the deck and you were training me. Our swords were locked, and all I could think of whilst looking at you was how desperately I wanted to just lean in and press my lips to yours * @Morgan blushes (@Morgan) I see (Molly) I have surprised or discomfitted you? (@Morgan) surprised * Molly bites her lip (Molly) A very good job I did not do it then! ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 19 October 2020 20:46:09 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) [20:43] (Molly) A very good job I did not do it then! (@Morgan) Probably just as well aye (MollyK) I was still betrothed... * MollyK glances at him * @Morgan nods (MollyK) [20:43] (Molly) Funny how well you read others yet did not read how frequently I contemplated such actions ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm still improving (MollyK) At reading people? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Do you still find it hard to read me? (@Morgan) Less than I used to, but still not as easy as others (MollyK) Is that troubling? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) To a point (MollyK) Whyso? * MollyK watches him with curiosity (@Morgan) That I have trouble reading someone troubles me but its nice to think I don't need to... (MollyK) I don't understand (@Morgan) I'dlike to think I don't need to read you... because you'll tell me, or be open with me... * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) I certainly intend that to be the case * @Morgan nods (MollyK) You used to find it very difficult to read me? * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles (MollyK) That must have been frustrating (@Morgan) extremely (MollyK) You could have just asked me, liebes herz *she giggles* (@Morgan) Thats hardly in my nature * MollyK giggles (MollyK) It was not always easy to restrain my feelings so much (@Morgan) really? (MollyK) Horrendously so * MollyK smiles, watching him * @Morgan nods slowly (MollyK) You are surprised once more? (@Morgan) aye (MollyK) It surprises me that you are surprised. Did you assume my feelings for you were mild? * @Morgan nods * MollyK looks shocked (MollyK) I must have an incredible mastery of my own face! * MollyK giggles (@Morgan) Edward has decided he would not wish to gamble against you at cards, unless I'm sat next to you (MollyK) Oh? Why is that? (@Morgan) He cant read you at all * MollyK looks pleased (MollyK) Good * MollyK develops a brief look of mischief (MollyK) You have a very good poker face too, liebes herz (@Morgan) oh? (MollyK) I suspect if you were concentrating on using it, little could disrupt it {mischief, playfulness} * @Morgan shrugs (MollyK) Although I might have a certain unfair advantage... (@Morgan) oh? (MollyK) Well... I'd need to show you, rather than tell you... * @Morgan raises an eyebrow * MollyK shrugs with playful mock innocence (MollyK) Without you doing your poker face, it would be an inaccurate test I think (@Morgan) Well, I wouldn't want to give away my tell (MollyK) So you concede that I would easily break your poker face? (@Morgan) I'd say its entirely possible * MollyK pouts playfully (MollyK) I shan't waste my time showing you then, Mon petit chou! * @Morgan nods * MollyK starts to look a little unsure of herself (MollyK) Another time, perhaps (@Morgan) Definitely... when we aren't surrounded by people, perhaps * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) *whispers* It wasn't in a way anyone else could see or hear *she giggles* * @Morgan looks confused (MollyK) **he hears her thoughts being sent to him** Like this... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) That we could test I suppose * MollyK smiles, watching his expression for his customary neutrality * @Morgan settles his face into that expression (MollyK) **The image he gets is of him holding both her wrists firmly in one of his hands up above her head against a tree trunk * @Morgan blinks slowly * MollyK giggles, and the image disappears (MollyK) That seemed to work * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) if I weren't expecting it I should imagine that would be quite effective * MollyK raises an eyebrow (MollyK) That was what you were expecting? (@Morgan) No, but I was expecting... something (MollyK) I am too predictable in that regard? *she giggles* (@Morgan) Not usually, but since you wanted to know if you could disrupt me, it was safe to assume you would try something like that * MollyK smiles (MollyK) That was about the least shocking thing I came up with * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) I will save the more shocking ones for a time when they can be given the attention they deserve... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I look forward to it (MollyK) *she blushes a little, caught off guard* So Edward will only play Poker with me if you are sat with me? (@Morgan) He could be persuaded no doubt, but he has seen I am a distraction to you * MollyK giggles (MollyK) You are rather distracting, liebling (@Morgan) I'm glad you think so, though I disagree (MollyK) Why do you disagree? * @Morgan shrugs (MollyK) You are distracting, I have just spent almost a whole year of imagining slipping onto your lap and kissing you that I function fairly well with it *she smirks * * @Morgan blushes * MollyK giggles (MollyK) It might not be quite so long as that... *she looks thoughtful* (@Morgan) no? * MollyK looks at his expression a moment (MollyK) No, it probably is, if I am being completely open... * @Morgan nods slowly * MollyK sighs a little (MollyK) That is probably more open than I ought to have been (@Morgan) whyso? (MollyK) It's very likely far longer ago than you imagined kissing me! It was around the time I told you of my secret, before I nearly drowned (@Morgan) I mean why was that more open than you ought? (MollyK) Because I would not wish to discomfort you that my... liking for you was that great that long ago (@Morgan) It does not * MollyK nods (MollyK) Good. I am relieved to hear that * MollyK glances at him (MollyK) Had you considered kissing me before the moment in which you did so? * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles, obviously surprised (MollyK) I had assumed it was something that had only occurred to you in the spur of the moment (@Morgan) Not in the slightest * MollyK bites her lower lip (MollyK) Will I be able to persuade you to tell me more? (@Morgan) Not at the moment, no * MollyK makes a playful growl of frustration (MollyK) Liebes herz, you tease! * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Now and then (MollyK) Definitely more now than then! * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I shall simply add it to the list of things you have promised to tell me later... (@Morgan) I didn't say that... I simply said not at the moment... (MollyK) Does that mean you might never tell me? *she giggles* (@Morgan) Its a possibility I suppose... not a likelihood... (MollyK) I would simply have to bend my efforts to persuading you, I suppose *she smiles playfully* * @Morgan nods (MollyK) *whispers* I do not mind begging... *she gives him an innocentish smile* (@Morgan) Oh really? * MollyK nods (MollyK) I do believe I have done so on a few occassions... (@Morgan) oh? (MollyK) In Koln, for example... (MollyK) **She watches his expression as he gets a flash of memory from her. Molly whimpers in response to his need, pushing back to force him as far into her as possible. Her fingers pull at his back so she's pinned firmly against the wood of the door. Pleasure threatening to overpower her, she speaks, voice hoarse and urgent (MollyK) [4:11am] <14Molly> Please, please... * @Morgan blushes (@Morgan) ah * MollyK giggles (MollyK) I am sure it will happen again at some point too * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I rather think I'll make sure of it * MollyK blushes, fidgeting in the saddle (MollyK) I would hope so, liebling * MollyK smiles a little * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Though with two nights in busy Inns, I should imagine it will not be any time soon! * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) maybe we'll sneak off somewhere * MollyK glances at him, blushing hard (MollyK) You need but let me know when... * @Morgan nods (MollyK) **Adalbrecht starts riding back down the line towards them, Varick with him* * MollyK watches Morgan with a little shake of her head and a look of frustration. She whispers (MollyK) For a path where destiny desires our bloodlines to converge, there seems to be an awful lot of interruptions the moment we even mention that! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I've noticed (MollyK) At least I have my imagination... *she winks at him* * @Morgan nods ** You are now disconnected