------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 18:34:47 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** cantillon.be.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** mads_ has joined #7thseaic * Molly leads the way to the coachyard, where everyone else is waiting patiently. One of the grooms is waiting with Molly's horse to help her saddle up. She glances around, watching in particular Adalbrecht's reaction to her wearing a skirt. He looks at Morgan with a nod of approval * mads_ pulls himself up into the saddle * Molly accepts the help, arranging her skirt. It works very well for coverage ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) **the rest of them get settled to the saddle, whilst she glances at Morgan, moving her Palomino close to his (Molly) What's it like from the back? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) acceptable * Molly raises an eyebrow (Molly) Acceptable for others, rather than for you personally? * @Morgan nods * Molly speaks quietly, mischief in her eyes (Molly) Don't worry, liebling, I have an idea for how to make it up to you for your lack of being able to look at my derriere on the journey... (@Morgan) oh? * Molly shrugs, grinning (Molly) I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise, Mon petit chou * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well... I'll hold you to that * Molly giggles, blushing (Molly) You're good at holding me to things * @Morgan nods * Molly urges her horse to walk on as the others set off (Molly) **Adalbrecht moves his horse to ride next to Morgan, and Molly excuses herself to go and check in on Varick who is with Edward ** You're now known as Adalbrecht (Adalbrecht) Morning Morgan *he smiles* (@Morgan) Father (Adalbrecht) You are all well? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) you? (Adalbrecht) I am well enough. You have done a good job with the thing I asked you to do * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I'm hoping that on top of the sparring session this morning will discourage anyone elses gaze * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) That would be good (@Morgan) Since they've seen I'm willing to take on superior numbers, I'd imagine they'll think twice about testing my patience (Adalbrecht) How many of them did you fight? (@Morgan) Claudia and I took on twelve * Adalbrecht looks impressed (Adalbrecht) You won? * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) Were you stretched? (Adalbrecht) ((Attention?)) (@Morgan) ((Molly) (@Morgan) A little. It wasn't as easy as I would've liked, but thats lack of needing to fight like that (Adalbrecht) **she looks happy enough, talking with Varick and Edward* * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) I only had to take on groups a handful of times, and I served a very long time (@Morgan) It comes in handy when you're dealing with nasty things popping up out of nowhere (Adalbrecht) I haven't had to do that, thankfully * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) I did it a lot (Adalbrecht) You seem to be a beacon for these things (Adalbrecht) **They get on the road smoothly, passing deeper through the busy town. He knows this part of town well from the four years he spent here, with only holidays back in Sudlachenburg. The huge building of the Tannen Military Academy dwarfs the taverns around it. (@Morgan) I think it was more the Torrington Estate... the only strange thing I've dealt with here, really, is the Nieblungen (Adalbrecht) It's pale stone, impressive. The large metal gates stand open, young noble men coming and going. It reminds him of his own time spent there. Varick is riding with Edward, watching the boys with interest. Edward is talking to Molly (Adalbrecht) Did You speak to them as you intended? * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) Did you find out why they let you in the Mine? (@Morgan) After a fashion, aye. Talking to them is like talking to Varick when he's tired, or uneasy. One word answers that answer precisely nothing. (Adalbrecht) Very unsatisfying then? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I've had less satisfying conversations * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) Are you going to tell me? (Adalbrecht) **There's a lot of laughter from Molly Edward and Varick (@Morgan) Broadly, they hold similar views to me in terms of uniting Eisen * Adalbrecht looks thougtful (Adalbrecht) I wouldn't have thought they would have any interest in politics (@Morgan) Its not politics at the heart of it, though (Adalbrecht) You do not think so? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No. At the heart of it is that we are all one people, and we should all be valued and respected. The politics is on top of that. * Adalbrecht nods a little (Adalbrecht) We are all His children. (@Morgan) regardless of how we speak to Him * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) Even though who would rather have the priests as their middle man (Adalbrecht) **There's laughter again* * Adalbrecht starts to pay attention, but they are just too far away to make out any words (Adalbrecht) I see Edward took Varick to breakfast * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) It surprises me that you trust him so readily with your son (@Morgan) I have a deep suspicion that in a life or death situation, he would be at my side with no hesitation.... * Adalbrecht nods a little (Adalbrecht) You are probably right * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) **Edward Varick and Molly move back to join them (Adalbrecht) V: *he looks to Morgan* Uncle Edward was telling me lots of things about when he was at school here. Can you tell me some? (Adalbrecht) He* (@Morgan) Like what, young man? (Adalbrecht) V: Did you like it here? (@Morgan) I suppose so... there was always something to learn or do * Adalbrecht starts talking quietly to Molly, but Morgan can tell she's curious about his conversation too ** You're now known as Varick (Varick) Did you miss your home? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very much (Varick) Uncle Edward didn't (@Morgan) No? (Varick) E: *he shrugs a little* I had been looking forward to it since I came when we dropped you off * @Morgan nods (Varick) Did you people used to ask you if you were Uncle Edward's brother? (Morgan would have been in his final year when Edward started, so prob not) (@Morgan) No, I cant say anyone did (Varick) E: *He smiles a little* I got it all the time (@Morgan) Why? (Varick) E: You had an usual fighting style. The instructors thought I would too (@Morgan) I recall they did not appreciate it (Varick) E: No. They were relieved. * Varick looks to Morgan (Varick) Why did you have it? (@Morgan) You know, I've never really considered it... I always assumed it was normal until it was pointed out, then I assumed it was fathers doing... (Varick) E: I always thought it was from spending time with Heinzharold and his father * Varick looks surprised (Varick) Heinzharold has a father?! (He died when Morgan was on holiday from the academy after the first year, so they were 13) (@Morgan) Thats generally how things work... he died when we were young (Varick) That's sad * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very (Varick) Was Heinzharold sad? (@Morgan) Yes, he was... so was I (Varick) Did Heinzharold get a second daddy? * @Morgan shakes his head (Varick) Did his daddy die in the War (your call)? (Varick) **Adalbrecht and Molly seem to now be paying attention too* (@Morgan) Aye, he did. An accident aboard ship (Varick) He was a sailor? (@Morgan) No, he was travelling. He was a blacksmith and was needed to mend mens swords (Varick) Heinzharold made your sword and Claudias sword * @Morgan nods * Varick frowns (Varick) Is it dangerous to travel on ships? (@Morgan) Not really, but accidents happen, just like everywhere * Varick nods (Varick) Okay. I can swim. (Varick) ((Attention?)) (@Morgan) ((Edward and Molly)) (Varick) **Molly looks very distracted but not troubled. Edward looks a little embarassed (Varick) A: Who taught you to swim, Varick? V: My daddy, before he died. A: I would have taught you, I taught Morgan and he's a very good swimmer * @Morgan glances at his father (@Morgan) I'd rather you don't (Varick) **Molly's Attention snaps right back, frowning deeply* (Varick) A: *he looks at Morgan* Why? (@Morgan) I'll tell you later (Varick) A: *he looks unimpressed, but stays quiet. Molly watches Adalbrecht for a moment before looking at Edward. She gives him a brief, reassuring smile* (Varick) **It's a while later when he gets chance to explain it to Adalbrecht. The weather is good again. With Varick handed to Molly, she takes some time to talk to everyone, checking they are well, that they slept well, thanking them for accompanying them. Edward is riding at the back, chatting with Sorgi and Claudia ** You're now known as Adalbrecht (Adalbrecht) What did you want to tell me? (@Morgan) Your method of teaching us to swim... it won't be acceptable. Molly very nearly drowned and the thought of Varick potentially reacting like Edward did... I won't subject her to that * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) When was this? (@Morgan) Before we came to Eisen, but not so long ago its a distant memory * Adalbrecht nods a little (Adalbrecht) She has a worrying propensity for getting in harm's way (@Morgan) Just as fate brings us together, other forces seek to separate us... * Adalbrecht glances at him, looking both surprised and perplexed (Adalbrecht) What do you mean by that, Morgan? (@Morgan) It just seems apt * Adalbrecht starts to frown a little (Adalbrecht) Alright. Why did the Forresters not teach her to swim? (@Morgan) Too much work to be done before their... temporary estragement (Adalbrecht) They lived in a coastal area. It's very dangerous of them to have ignored that (@Morgan) Its not that simple (Adalbrecht) Why not? * @Morgan glances at his father (@Morgan) between their losses and their work... time was not found. And then they did not speak for a long while (Adalbrecht) She can swim now? (@Morgan) Not yet. (@Morgan) The only time we've had calm enough to teach her would've meant her learning to swim in the Sudlache... (Adalbrecht) ((Sorry, my bad. He taught her the basics in Tawstock and she can manage, but she will need more lessons to be any good. Unless he's not telling prudish Adalbrecht hehe)) (@Morgan) I've taught her how to stay afloat and to make some progress, but not enough (Adalbrecht) And you do not want my help with that either, I suppose. (@Morgan) As long as you don't throw her in, I would actually * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) There's a small shallow lake off the river in Atemlos * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) Molly mentioned that we might stay there tomorrow night and then you leave us on Thursday for the two hour ride down to Zweibrucke. Perhaps Thursday day time unless you are going to continue straight there tomorrow without us? (@Morgan) In truth, I haven't decided yet * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) Will you be happy letting me teach her without you? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) You'll keep her safe (Adalbrecht) Of course. Maybe I will see if I can persuade Edward to try again too (@Morgan) See if Varick wants to help... * Adalbrecht smiles (Adalbrecht) He'd probably be quite useful * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) When do you anticipate deciding? You should give them fair notice of your plans. (@Morgan) I know... it'll probably be thursday, I'll just brood if I go tomorrow * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) You will be going to the ship? (@Morgan) I expect so * Adalbrecht nods {disapproval} (Adalbrecht) I shouldn't think we will have any need to call you back in an emergency, but if you can at least leave a direction with your crew if you go elsewhere... (@Morgan) What exactly inspires such disapproval? * Adalbrecht frowns, having no idea that the simplest of concealed emotions are readable (Adalbrecht) I did not say I disapproved. (@Morgan) You may not have voiced it, but you said it loud and clear (Adalbrecht) I have concerns for their well-being without you. However, Edward and I are more than willing and able to keep them safe and entertained. (@Morgan) their wellbeing? (Adalbrecht) **he can hear a faster set off hootbeats within their general progression* (Adalbrecht) Their happiness, their sense of security * @Morgan nods, turning to look round (Adalbrecht) **Molly is bringing Varick in their direction. They both look relaxed** (@Morgan) It is something I considered... but I fear my presence would be nothing but an unpleasant thorn * Adalbrecht nods a little (Adalbrecht) Would you have left them if it weren't for Edward and I? * @Morgan shakes his head (Adalbrecht) **given the speed of their progress, he will either have to tell Molly to give them a minute, or tell his father to wait to discuss it later, or to let them join the conversation** (Adalbrecht) You should have told me that, Morgan. (@Morgan) why? (Adalbrecht) Because I might have made a different decision had I known. (@Morgan) I dont understand (Adalbrecht) ((Is he opting to let them come into it?)) (@Morgan) [Give me a moment blossom] (Adalbrecht) If I had known that you would have kept them with you, I might have suggested seeing the ship another time (Adalbrecht) **he hears her slow down* (Adalbrecht) [Of course, liebling, just say when you're ready, he wishes to ride with you] (@Morgan) I think you misunderstand... I feel I am able to take the time where I would be unpleasant company, not putting them through that, because you are both here... * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) I see. It opened up an option, rather than forcing your hand (@Morgan) Absolutely (Adalbrecht) Do they realise that? (@Morgan) I believe so, aye. We've explained it to Varick together (Adalbrecht) Good. You will be ready for us all to join you on Saturday morning? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll have to be, we need to get ready to sail (Adalbrecht) His Grace assured me there is no problem in us staying longer if we need to (@Morgan) I know, but we have much to do and we're already behind our schedule (Adalbrecht) Perhaps it would be worth thinking about extending a little longer. Your schedule cannot be so rigid as that? (@Morgan) Part of it was wanting to get everything we wanted done before we came home for good (Adalbrecht) And that has now changed * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I've got an urge to be on the move, though... we've stayed longer than we anticipated. * Adalbrecht shrugs a little (Adalbrecht) We can always see how things stand at the weekend. You could send us word at first light on Saturday so we know whether to stay on or come to the ship ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 22:44:27 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (@Morgan) And that has now changed (@Morgan) * Morgan nods (@Morgan) I've got an urge to be on the move, though... we've stayed longer than we anticipated. (@Morgan) * Adalbrecht shrugs a little (Molly) [22:42] (Adalbrecht) We can always see how things stand at the weekend. You could send us word at first light on Saturday so we know whether to stay on or come to the ship ** You're now known as Adal ** Adalbrecht has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) sensible * Adal nods (Adal) You were difficult company last year? (@Morgan) That could sum up my whole personality for quite a time * Adal nods slightly (Adal) You and Molly have made a plan for future instances like this? (@Morgan) Not yet... this not hating everyone and not trying to get myself killed is still somewhat novel to me * Adal frowns at this (Adal) Alright. It will be good practise for Molly for when you are a Graf and having to be absent often * @Morgan nods, sighing (@Morgan) I know its not pleasant to hear... but it is part of who I have been (Adal) It is not pleasant for any parent to hear they have failed their child so much that they wanted to die, no. *Adalbrecht looks grim* (@Morgan) That was not your doing, and I'd hope you stop seeing it that way (Adal) Just as I hope the same about you. (Adal) ((Levels of body language tension pls)) (@Morgan) ((fairly tense)) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm actively trying to avoid getting myself killed, if that helps any (Adal) [I'm not sure what's going on but you both look troubled. If you want me to stay out of it, please command me. Otherwise I am going to give in to my desire to come and help] (@Morgan) [we're fine, though a distraction in the near future would probably help] (Adal) I would rather you did not. If I suspected you were likely to, I wouldn't let you go off alone. * @Morgan nods (Adal) **he hears a slow increase in hootbeats* (Adal) You will be taking your Captain back to the ship with you? (@Morgan) Sorgi? Maybe. (Adal) And Claudia? (Adal) **he can hear Molly and Varick getting very close* (@Morgan) No, she'll stay. Between her and Edward they can keep almost anyone at bay and you'll be keeping Molly and Varick safe * Adal nods, glancing round and spotting them (Adal) Very well. (Adal) **Molly and Varick get level with them. Varick looks pleased. Molly smiles gently* ** You are now disconnected