------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 29 November 2020 14:41:50 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) *The ship is quiet, and it's easily half past ten when he gets to the kitchen. Most of the crew would be settled already, just a handful on watch. Nothing has changed here since that day at the end of November the previous year when Molly asked him to be her Quartermaster and kissed him to seal the deal. He finds tea and hot-ish water easily. * @Morgan makes the tea, adding the herbs and leaving it to steep ** You're now known as CaptainUlysses * CaptainUlysses jumps up on to the table (@Morgan) well good evening captain * CaptainUlysses drops a silvery half-guilder into Morgan's cup, splashing the tea * @Morgan fishes it out (@Morgan) Whats that for? * CaptainUlysses makes a little meow before jumping down and wriggling under a cupboard * @Morgan gets down on the floor, looking under the cupboard * CaptainUlysses has a little stash of coins and other shiny objects (@Morgan) Why you little magpie * CaptainUlysses brings out a very fancy silver bracelet, carrying it like a worm * @Morgan holds out his hand * CaptainUlysses seems to understand this, dropping it in his palm. It's pretty, but bears no identifying markings aside from a silver hallmark (@Morgan) and whats this for? * CaptainUlysses just watches him. Then he looks towards the door at the sound of footsteps descending the stairs * @Morgan taps his shoulder * CaptainUlysses climbs up. The footsteps get to the bottom, and Morgan can recognise Adalbrecht's gait * @Morgan stands up slowly, picking up his tea (CaptainUlysses) **the tea is about ready. Adalbrecht passes the doorway, not noticing his son * @Morgan sticks his head out of the door (@Morgan) oh goodnight then * CaptainUlysses purrs in Morgan's ear. Adalbrecht jumps ** You're now known as Adalbrecht (Adalbrecht) I am sorry, I thought you had gone to bed. (@Morgan) Paperwork I had to get done before morning (Adalbrecht) The good thing about sailing in the War was no paperwork * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) I have never enjoyed paperwork (@Morgan) Unfortunate, given your standing * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) David enjoys it, which is helpful (@Morgan) Strage man * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) Given what you have told me about Innesbruck, I would guess it's a family trait? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would imagine so... as I said to Edward, in their line of work not being completely on the ball could lead to starving... * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) In many parts of Eisen, it is the same * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) Edward says you will be sightseeing in the morning? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) much as I am aware it is the last day with you, I cannot bring Molly to Vodacce and not let her at least go sightseeing * Adalbrecht smiles (Adalbrecht) Absolutely (Adalbrecht) She makes me miss your Mother (@Morgan) It wont be long until you're back with her * Adalbrecht nods (@Morgan) You will give her my love? (Adalbrecht) Of course. Any correspondence for Sudlachenburg, Innesbruck and Koln, I will see it is delivered * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you (Adalbrecht) You should get some sleep * @Morgan picks up his tea, sipping it (@Morgan) thats the plan (Adalbrecht) No more nightmares, I hope (@Morgan) We can but hope, but as long as they're less than they were, I'll take that * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) At least you have her back safe and sound * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) Good night, Morgan (@Morgan) Goodnight father * Adalbrecht goes in the direction of his cabin (Adalbrecht) **The cat meows questioningly (@Morgan) well, yes I thought I might go to bed * @Morgan sips his tea * Adalbrecht rubs his face against Morgan's beard ** You're now known as CaptainUlysses * CaptainUlysses is reading when he has finished his tea and gotten into bed, the cat asleep out on the couch. Morgan is asleep as soon as she extinguishes the lamp ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) He walks down the stairs in the exquisitely opulent ballroom of Eisenfurst Freiburg, and the butler introduces him as Freiarr Innesbruck, to his puzzlement. (Molly) The room is loud, full of dancing and a swirling waltz tune, but he hears the gossiping and feels the disapproving stares regardless. A drink is pressed into his hand, and he is left to roam the room. (Molly) Suddenly, he bumps into a minor Freiarr from Fischler wearing a snobbish grin and a mustard waistcoat. "Lord Koertig… a surprise to see you here. And where is your wife? Is she waiting below stairs to sew back on any loose buttons or lace? Or perhaps scrubbing the dishes or blackening the grates?" (Molly) The courtiers around them laugh, but they aren't laughing when Morgan punches this Freiarr hard in the face for this insult. A hush spreads out from them, and he hears the butler say "The Graf and Grafin Sudlachenburg". (Molly) Ah Damn, he doesn't want his parents seeing this. But when he looks, it is Molly in a beautiful blue and silver dress on the arm of Edward wearing a frock coat in the same colours. They are laughing together happily, until Edward spots Morgan stood over the bleeding man, to which he frowns. (Molly) He kisses Molly after looking into her eyes, brushing a thumb along her jaw line, making her blush and smile "Wait here, schatzen, I just need to deal with him, and then I will hand you over to His Grace for the night". As Graf Edward Koertig approaches, looking very displeased, Morgan wakes up. (Done) * @Morgan stares at the ceiling, frowning (Molly) **the bed is empty. He hears Edward's voice. He sounds troubled* Father. We can't tell him. * @Morgan rolls out of bed (Molly) *Molly replies* Sit still, or it is going to go in the wrong place! * @Morgan moves towards the door (Molly) *Edward winces loudly and she shushes him* I don't want you waking Morgan just yet, he needs his rest * @Morgan pulls his trousers on quietly, moving to just behind the door (Molly) E: I'll try to bear it quietly then * @Morgan pulls the door open (Molly) M: I might need him for putting your shoulder back in, but let's finish-... (Molly) **Edward is sat in Morgan's chair, and Molly is stood in front of him, a fine curved needle in her hand, stitching a nasty looking wound on Edward's forehead. Both of them look to Morgan. (@Morgan) I'm sure there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for whats going on... * Molly frowns, looking apologetic (Molly) I am sorry liebling, I tried to not wake you so soon (@Morgan) Given the dream I've just had, explanations need to be forthcoming... (Molly) E: *He looks at Molly, then at Morgan* No, it is my fault, not hers. I went out after you retired, and got into an altercation... (@Morgan) with... * Molly looks to Morgan, watching him closely (Molly) Liebes herz, can I finish with stitching this whilst we talk? * @Morgan nods slightly, looking at the couch (Molly) E: *He starts to fidget uncomfortably. Captain Ulysses is still asleep on it* I was visiting some old acquaintances * Molly frowns * @Morgan goes and sits by the cat, rubbing his head gently (@Morgan) tell me (Molly) If you do not want this to scar, you will sit still. I wouldn't like to accidentally stick the needle somewhere that isn't numb. (Molly) E: *He tries to stay still whilst talking (Molly) E: There's a man who runs a... brothel. He was kind to me when I arrived in Picante after the surgery *he winces sharply as she stitches the sides of the laceration together* (Molly) **The cat stirs a little, purring * * @Morgan nods slighlty (Molly) E: A group of men were attempting to take services from two of the girls that neither of them offered... *Molly pauses a moment, tilting her head, before starting the next stitch* (@Morgan) How many are still able to walk? (Molly) E: *He smiles* They will be able to walk by tomorrow... perhaps. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) you won at a cost... (Molly) E: *He nods* I didn't want another scar really. My shoulder is... *He tries to lift his right arm, but it barely moves, and the pain is obvious* (Molly) For goodness sake! You will get another scar if you keep nodding! *it sounds amused and light-hearted, but Morgan can tell she's less relaxed than she sounds* (@Morgan) [how bad?] (Molly) [Not at all. I could heal this instantly. I could fully heal his shoulder and use the relocation as an excuse for the tingling and sudden improvement] (@Morgan) [tempting. Not sure he'd buy that, though, after he's had so many doctors tell him the damage is so bad] (@Morgan) Have you hurt this shoulder since the war? * Molly continues her stitching (Molly) E: Not like this. It's never dislocated again. (@Morgan) Been a bit more careful with it since, I assume... so this was done during the fight? (Molly) E: *He nods* Carrying one of the girls out of harms way * @Morgan puts his hands to his chest (@Morgan) my hero * Molly glances at him, smirking (Molly) E: *He shrugs then winces* She's a nice girl (@Morgan) You knew her? Or you know her now? * Molly frowns a little, making another stitch (Molly) E: I _knew_ her, when I left Eisen. I haven't been to Picante since that trip to Numa in October '67 * @Morgan nods * Molly tries to get on with her work as a professional, but she's frowning still (@Morgan) [problem?] (Molly) [No, it is going fine] (@Morgan) [I'm referring to your frown] (@Morgan) I wonder what father will say... (Molly) E: *He winces, but not from the stitches* I dread to think. * Molly seats the final stitch, securing it [his escapades in October '67. It's nothing to worry over] (@Morgan) [what thinks you of using the relocating as cover to deal with his shoulder] (@Morgan) It'll be hard for him to be outraged at your defending women (Molly) I need to get some cream to help it heal quicker... I'll just be a minute (Molly) E: *He waits til she's gone to the bedroom, speaking quietly* Will Father count two whores as women? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good point... (Molly) [I think it is the best chance we will have it you do not wish to be completely truthful] (@Morgan) [while he's considering it, thats thinking its someone he doesn't know] (Molly) E: I am more concerned about explaining it to Mina... (@Morgan) You were defending two women against men that were about to force themselves upon them... (Molly) E: *He smiles* I don't do a very good job of lying to Mina... (@Morgan) What of that statement is untrue? (Molly) E: *He nods* None of it... but... (@Morgan) Your knowing this girl was before the agreement you had with Mina? * Molly comes back in with a little jar * Molly glances at Morgan (Molly) Do you need a minute? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) we can finish our conversation once his wound is dealt with * Molly comes back to Edward, washing the wound off (Molly) *Edward looks at Morgan gratefully* * Molly opens the jar. Even at a distance, Morgan can smell peppermint (@Morgan) I daresay this is going to sting... * Molly puts some on her finger. "I am afraid so" (Molly) E: *He nods, bracing himself. His breath still hisses as she wipes it over the stitched wound, and Morgan feels the prickling on the back of his neck he gets around magic use* (@Morgan) The shoulder still needs reseating? * Molly nods (Molly) That will be far more painful. Have you ever done it before, liebling? * @Morgan nods (Molly) E: *He has the grim expression of a man who knows how painful this will be* Worst pain I've had. (@Morgan) [I think its our best chance really that'll save questions later] (@Morgan) I'm told I don't have the gentlest touch in this regard I'm afraid (Molly) E: *He nods resignedly* * Molly comes around behind Edward, touching his shoulder. He obviously finds this painful but stays quiet, looking at Morgan. She gently moves his arm forward and back * @Morgan watches her, waiting to be needed (Molly) Okay, this should go nice and smoothly, even though it won't be pleasant. There's a chance that reseating it will make it worse, or maybe better. You might feel some stretching or tingling in the nerves as it goes back in, alright? (Molly) E: *He nods* Do you need me to remove my shirt? (@Morgan) Any excuse... * Molly thinks a minute [I've only done one reseating, but that was shirtless. Is it necessary or easier?] (@Morgan) [its easier, you can see how the shoulder is sat and theres less chance of getting it wrong due to fabric moving (Molly) Yes please. (Molly) E: *He stands, removing his coat and then his blood stained shirt* * Molly is purposefully not paying attention. The tattoo looks even more impressive in the lamp light (Molly) E: *He sits back down, breathing a little heavy from having to half undress one handed. * Molly watches Morgan's expression and attention * @Morgan looks at her briefly, before looking at his broother (@Morgan) ready? * Molly stands behind Edward to steady the shoulder and work her magic * Molly looks at Morgan a moment with a hint of solemnity before wrapping an arm around Edward to place a hand in front of his shoulder, and one on the back at the top of his shoulder blade. * @Morgan gets into position (@Morgan) If you prefer I can knock you out first... (Molly) E: *He rests his chin on her forearm* No, thank you. Molly, could you sing to me? * Molly looks surprised (Molly) Go on then. *singing* When the moon is on the sea... *she nods her head to Morgan* * @Morgan moves quickly, pulling and pushing in the right places to move the shoulder back into place (Molly) E: *He makes a sound of pain, cursing briefly as the shoulder pops back in. Morgan feels that magical prickle. Molly is concentrating, still singing to Edward. * @Morgan holds the shoulder for a moment, feeling to check its gone back in properly (Molly) *It has gone in perfectly. Molly smiles as Edward makes the sort of sigh that others have after she's healed them and that tingly feeling of health and vitality hits them. She lets go. (Molly) E: *He looks to Morgan, rolling his shoulder. There is no crunching or popping at all* * @Morgan watches his brother (Molly) E: *He stands, moving his shoulder through its full rotations. He looks impressed at the way it moves silently* It hasn't felt this good for seven years (@Morgan) huh... * Molly watches Morgan (Molly) E: *He grins* Good job, Morgan * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) better than I expected... Don't get too exuberant for a day or two (Molly) E: I won't borrow your wife so I can check I will be able to carry mine around then! * Molly blushes, glancing at Morgan's reaction (@Morgan) Perhaps not, being thrown in the river would probably spoil your mood (Molly) E: *He frowns a little* It certainly would. *Instead, he takes Molly's hand, kissing it* Thank you, Heilerin. ((A word that Edward has made up, the closest thing would be "little healer", and it's said with affection)) * Molly blushes more, once again looking at Morgan * @Morgan frowns slightly (@Morgan) what time is it? (Molly) *Edward looks at his pocket watch* Half past eleven * @Morgan rolls his eyes (@Morgan) fantastic (Molly) Why, liebling? * Molly starts tidying away her medical kit from his desk (@Morgan) If it was closer to dawn I could've just stayed up, but not at this hour... how did you get woken up to tend to Edwards wound? (Molly) I wasn't fully asleep yet, and I heard him tap at the main door * @Morgan nods (Molly) **Edward watches them a moment* I will leave you to your night... * Molly bites her lip (Molly) Actually, I will let you two finish your discussion * Molly smiles briefly, taking her kit with her and going back into the bedroom ** You're now known as Edward (Edward) You wanted to know about Venezia? * Edward pulls his shirt back on, able to use both hands now * @Morgan nods (Edward) It was after Mina and I made the agreement. She looks a bit like Mina. (@Morgan) So then the fact you know her shouldn't be an issue (Edward) No, though I doubt she will be pleased if she finds out I carried a naked, former bed mate to her chamber. (@Morgan) I wouldn't volunteer that information * Edward shrugs on his jacket (Edward) I won't intentionally (@Morgan) Unless you were going to see her to repeat previous visits, I'm not sure Mina would have an issue, realistically * Edward shakes his head (Edward) Absolutely not * Edward moves towards the door, keeping his voice very quiet (Edward) The night is still young, go and take advantage of having your beautiful wife in such close proximity *He winks* (@Morgan) Someones rather behind on that Edward. Sleep well * Edward laughs (Edward) Good night, Morgan. Thank you. * @Morgan inclines his head * Edward goes off, still rolling and stretching his shoulder happily * @Morgan closes the door behind him before heading into the bedroom ** You're now known as Molly * Molly is in the process of removing the dressing gown, shirt and modified trousers that she'd hastily put on (Molly) Are you alright, liebling? (@Morgan) aye, though I'm not relishing going back to sleep (Molly) Nightmares again? * Molly puts her clothes aside before climbing into the bed. She props up on one elbow to watch him (@Morgan) You were married to Edward, he was the Graf and you were going to be spending the night as Eisenfurst Trague;s mistress... * Molly frowns, puzzled (Molly) That is rather outlandish, liebling (Molly) How on Theah was he the Graf? (@Morgan) I don't know (Molly) You were still the Veisgraf? (@Morgan) No, I was a Freiarr * Molly nods slowly (Molly) This sounds rather strange... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Just my posessiveness running rampant no doubt * Molly smiles slightly (Molly) Have you been feeling particularly possessive today? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) the seamstress thinking you were his wife... your having new lingerie that he bought... * Molly looks a little surprised (Molly) I had not considered that would make you feel possessive... (@Morgan) Its stupid... but my immediate thought was weather he helped you choose it... * Molly frowns (Molly) You were worried that I had tried on such things and shown him? (@Morgan) as I said, stupid... but the idea popped into my head and as ridiculous as I know it to be... it lingered * Molly nods slowly again (Molly) I see... * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) and now I've upset you (Molly) No, liebling. I am a complicated mix of surprised that you could not automatically rule it out, and my regular reaction to your possessiveness (@Morgan) I practically did rule it out, it just... wouldn't go away (Molly) Oh liebling... that cannot have been easy (@Morgan) no... * Molly tilts her head (Molly) Would it have been better with anyone other than Edward? (@Morgan) Probably, thinking about it * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) I wonder why that is... * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) letting him into our lives... I suppose I still fear betrayal * Molly nods solemnly (Molly) You worry he could take me from you... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so * Molly watches him (Molly) You know I don't want that, don't you? * @Morgan nods * Molly shakes her sadly (Molly) And then you woke up and I was gone... * @Morgan nods (Molly) That's why you seemed so angry that he was here? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye... I dont like the idea of him and you having meetings that I am purposefully excluded from... * Molly frowns (Molly) Yet that is what you wanted in Atemlos, and you wish us to be closer? (@Morgan) I didn't say it made any sense... * Molly smiles (Molly) Very true. Very unlucky timing. If you had not been asleep so short a time I would have woken you * @Morgan nods (Molly) I certainly would not have been with him whilst he was shirtless without you! * @Morgan nods * Molly frowns a little (Molly) I cannot say I would like to see your hands on another woman, even just to heal her... * @Morgan nods * Molly frowns deeper, then shakes her head (Molly) So, why Eisenfurst Trague I wonder... (@Morgan) Probably because Edward told me the only one worse than Hainzl is Trague (Molly) You have a rather overestimated opinion of my attractiveness to Eisenfurst, I think! *she smiles* (@Morgan) Neither nor I agree with you on that matter (@Morgan) *he * Molly looks intrigued (Molly) Edward thinks I am attractive? (@Morgan) If he didn't he wouldn't be so hellbent on keeping you away from Eisenfursts without me * Molly thinks on this (Molly) I thought he was just being over-protective (@Morgan) I dont believe that to be the case * Molly nods slowly (Molly) Alright... You must have been quite surprised in your nightmare! (@Morgan) confused as hell * Molly giggles (Molly) What actually happened? (@Morgan) I went to court, the captain from Karlsruhe's ship was being an ass, though he was a Freiarr, so I smacked him in the face (Molly) Was that satisfying after earlier? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I didn't really have time to be satisfied before the Graf and Grafin of Sudlachenburg were announced. I turned wondering how I was going to explain this to father without disappointing him but it wasn't him... * Molly smiles (Molly) It would have been hard to explain? (@Morgan) More that I would have disappointed them again * Molly looks sad (Molly) I understand... But you were not relieved it was Edward and I instead? (@Morgan) No. You were with him, and he was going to let someone else get their hands on you. No. Just... no * Molly tries hard not to smile (Molly) You did not hit him? (@Morgan) No, as he was approaching me to deal with me before packing you off to the Eisenfurst, I woke up (Molly) Would you have hit him, do you think? (@Morgan) probably (Molly) I suppose at least it was not as bad as some of your other nightmares lately * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) Surely i was not happy being sent to the bed of a man who was not my husband? (@Morgan) You looked perfectly happy * Molly 's nose wrinkles (Molly) And as Edward's wife? * @Morgan nods * Molly 's nose wrinkles more (Molly) That could never happen * Molly watches to see what he is doing * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) logically, I know that (Molly) But part of you worries I would be happier with Edward or someone? (Molly) Else * * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) Has that always been a concern, or just since the Nieblungen? (@Morgan) Always, though they haven't helped in that regard I suppose... (Molly) Would you like me to have stern words with them? *she smiles a little* (@Morgan) Given the look on your face when they led you back to the gallows the day Alarice died, I don't think it'd do any good * Molly shakes her head, amused (Molly) They were holding my hands like I was a child... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Its odd isn't it, just having to accept the way they think when you ask a question * Molly nods (Molly) Given my penchant for puzzle solving, it has been very challenging * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would imagine so (Molly) _I_ have never been concerned as to whether I would be happier with someone else * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * Molly watches him a moment (Molly) I hope that sets your heart at ease... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (Molly) Good. I know that would not be easy for you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) no * Molly settles herself back on the pillow, looking up at the wooden planks (Molly) Are you intending to stay awake? (@Morgan) No, I suppose not (Molly) The tattoo is impressive * @Morgan nods, undressing again before getting into bed (@Morgan) aye. Father would go mad if he knew about it * Molly turns on to her side (Molly) I shouldn't imagine you would like me doing that to my body... (@Morgan) You forget I'm a sailor, I don't have that much of an objection to tattoos (Molly) But on women? (@Morgan) not something I'd considered (Molly) You were never tempted for yourself? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) never really crossed my mind... and I'm harder to identify without any marks * Molly smiles, shrugging playfully (Molly) I'd rather mark you myself anyway. *she moves over to quickly and mischeviously kiss his cheek* well, goodnight! *she giggles* (@Morgan) goodnight my love * Molly looks a little confused (@Morgan) what? You said goodnight... (Molly) I was merely playing * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) Well I did not realise (Molly) But I suppose I really should let you get some rest, rather than being provocative (@Morgan) probably blossom, we have much to see in the morning before we set sail again * Molly nods (Molly) Would you like me to sing for you? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll play you my song tomorrow * Molly sounds surprised (Molly) You finished it already? (@Morgan) I think so... I've had it floating around my head for a while (Molly) I am most eager to hear it * Molly kisses him softly before lying back down (Molly) Goodnight, rwally (Molly) Really* (@Morgan) Goodnight blossom * Molly sings Kosk Yn Ta as he falls asleep, and the last thing he hears is her quietly saying "Please keep his nightmares away". (Molly) *He dreams he is chasing her along a warm beach, the sand soft and white. He sees a familiar house, the one he saw in her dream of Capperlucia. She is laughing, gradually removing and discarding her clothes layer by layer until she disappears behind a huge rock. He finds her stood beneath a beautiful waterfall, and is about to wade in to get his hands on her when there's a chime from his pocket * @Morgan opens his eyes stretching * Molly stirs a little beside him * @Morgan climbs out of bed, fetching clothes * Molly spreads into his space too, with a little sigh, but doesn't wake * @Morgan dresses quietly before exiting the room, going in search of coffee (Molly) **He hears some quiet laughter in the ballroom as he passes * @Morgan stops quietly (Molly) **It sounds like Claudia and Edward * @Morgan opens the door ** You're now known as Edward * Edward and Claudia appear to have been sparring (@Morgan) morning * Edward and Claudia both bow to him * Edward looks at Morgan (Edward) Watch this... *He goes through several swings and movements, all of which should make his shoulder crunch but doesnt* * @Morgan frowns briefly (@Morgan) that sounds decidedly better * Edward nods (Edward) Amazing isn't it? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) much... though I recall telling you to rest it... * Edward laughs (Edward) Was that likely? (Edward) **Claudia is watching Morgan intently* (Edward) C: He's a much better sparring partner today (@Morgan) so he's improved to average? (Edward) C: see for yourself (Edward) C: *she sits on a chair, waiting* * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) quickly, I don't want to miss the sunrise * Edward salutes him * @Morgan does the same (Edward) What is so important about the sunrise? (@Morgan) Its just something I do * Edward starts on an attack, and it becomes obvious quickly that his shoulder has been hindering him greatly. He's no match for Morgan, but he's very good, and much better than even a few days ago * @Morgan stays content to match him * Edward steps back after a couple of minutes (Edward) I haven't been able to fight like that for years, it's like magic! * @Morgan puts his sword away before waving his fingers at his brother (Edward) C: *she sheathes her sword, surreptitiously watching Morgan* * Edward laughs (Edward) I have been told I have magic fingers, must be a hereditary skill *the innuendo is clear in his tone* * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) I'm going to fetch some coffee and wait for the sunrise... (Edward) C: *she stands up* I'll join you * @Morgan nods * Edward goes back to whirling the blade around and marvelling at his shoulder ** You're now known as Claudia * @Morgan walks quickly to fetch coffee (Claudia) Go on, I'll bring it up * @Morgan nods, changing direction (Claudia) **The sky is lightening rapidly when he gets there. There's already a lot of crew around preparing to unload the silks * @Morgan goes to the rail, sitting against it to watch the sky (Claudia) **The cat comes running up ahead of Claudia, sitting in Morgan's lap. Claudia hands him coffee then sits beside him * @Morgan thanks her, stroking the cat with his spare hand * Claudia waits til the sun has risen over the river in the east before speaking (Claudia) Did she...? (@Morgan) I put his shoulder back in place... (Claudia) How many times have you had your shoulder put back in place? * @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee * Claudia watches him a moment before looking over the city (Claudia) They're not like in Eisen here * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) peacocks (Claudia) I meant the attitudes to magic. Here a noble man who hasn't married a woman with their Vodacce magic is looked down on * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Thats because the magic that exists here is vastly different to the one that, traditionally, was found in Eisen (Claudia) If you believe in that... (@Morgan) You dont? (Claudia) I don't believe in much unless I see it with my own eyes * @Morgan nods (Claudia) Is Molly not having training this morning? (@Morgan) maybe later... we're going to spend some time together sightseeing... I couldn't bring her to Vodacce and not let her look around * Claudia nods (Claudia) Show her the peacocks... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) exactly (Claudia) **the sun is properly up* (Claudia) You think she will like Picante? (@Morgan) I do... you have to admit it's not a bad looking place * Claudia nods (Claudia) I will give it that (Claudia) Duelling contests are profitable * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'd best not get involved in that (Claudia) Some of them are quite good... (@Morgan) Better than you? (Claudia) Not as good as you, certainly not as good as me * Claudia grins * Claudia watches as Sorgi and James come on deck. Sorgi glances at Morgan and Claudia with a smile (Claudia) Are you going to practise, or staying to lug heavy crates around? (@Morgan) I should practise. It doesn't do to fall behind * Claudia nods, starting to stand as Sorgi approaches. He offers her his hand whilst inclining his head to Morgan * @Morgan nods to him * Claudia , surprisingly, takes it, permitting his help. Neither of them lets go for a couple of seconds longer than is necessary, and it isn't until they have both looked at each other before they do (Claudia) S: Did Her Excellency get time to look at the paperwork? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye, its all signed and ready (Claudia) S: Good. James made contact with the Silk merchant last night, so we will start to unload imminently * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Very well captain (Claudia) S: I want to sail by eleven, is that enough time for you? (@Morgan) We'll make it work (Claudia) S: *He inclines his head* If I could have the documents as soon as possible, m' Lord * @Morgan takes a mouthful of coffee, moving the cat to his shoulder (@Morgan) I'll get them now * Claudia watches Sorgi thank Morgan and get on with his tasks. She looks to Morgan (Claudia) Her Excellency? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I figured you'd heard it Atemlos... * Claudia shakes her head (@Morgan) She's a duchess now (Claudia) Why? (@Morgan) She found a token in her pudding saying so... * Claudia just stares at him (@Morgan) She has charts to a heretofore unknown land... Eisenfurst Fischler wanted them, to have exclusive trade. To stop the possibility of Queen Elaine claiming she has rights to them, Molly would have to give up her citizenship of Avalon... A big ask, so much was asked for in return * Claudia nods (Claudia) Very big asl (Claudia) Ask. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) so, amongst other things... Duchess * Claudia nods (Claudia) She outranks your Father... (@Morgan) so do I (Claudia) You're a Duke?! (@Morgan) I'm not a duchess (Claudia) Heinzharold is going to shit a brick. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) He'll do it again once I take over Gottkirchen, too * Claudia watches him (Claudia) He wanted these charts badly then (@Morgan) very (@Morgan) there's a few other things, but I need to go and get the papers for our captain * Claudia nods (Claudia) We will have time on the waves * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) quite so (@Morgan) excuse me * Claudia does. He bumps into Edward on the way to his office ** You're now known as Edward (Edward) Morgan... I hope it wasn't a problem me coming to Molly for help last night. (@Morgan) No, it was just bad timing with the nightmare I had (Edward) The thing about the barn again? * Edward touches his fingers to the neat line of almost invisible stitches (@Morgan) No no... nothing so horrendous * Edward nods (Edward) That's good. You seemed testy, I thought I had better check * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) Waking from a nightmare makes me like that * Edward nods (Edward) I can understand that, from the few I have had. * @Morgan nods (Edward) I will come to wait for Varick to wake up whenever you and the heilerin are ready to leave *He smiles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it'll be soon * Edward nods (Edward) I could hear her singing a minute ago (@Morgan) oh? (Edward) She sounds very cheerful * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * Edward rolls his shoulder silently (Edward) I will be on deck * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well brother * Edward inclines his head, humming quietly as he walks up the corridor ** You are now disconnected