(Molly) **With Varick having his usual hours nap, he can either spend the time on deck with Adalbrecht, watching whilst Molly works on proposed itineraries, wait for Edward to be done with Varick and spend time with him, or find james/claudia/sorgi * @Morgan waits for Edward (Molly) *Edward comes out after ten minutes, and Molly barely even looks up from her industrious planning and map measuring to thank him ** You're now known as Edward * @Morgan nods his head towards the door * Edward follows along, hands in his pockets * @Morgan heads for the kitchen * Edward continues following (Edward) Is everything alright? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye, just thought we could have a quiet few moments * Edward smiles slightly (Edward) Alright (Edward) **Cook is in the kitchen cleaning up, whistling as he does* (@Morgan) Mr Cook, any chance of a couple of coffees? (Edward) C: O'course, my Lords. Where do you want them taking? (@Morgan) oh, we'll take them from you here (Edward) C: *he gets the coffees sorted* * Edward takes his with thanks, looking around the kitchen (Edward) C: anything else, my Lord? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No, thank you * @Morgan takes his cup and heads up on deck * Edward does likewise. As they get outside, it's clear that the weather out west is not as fine as it was. The sails are fully open, and they are making fast but smooth progress. Edward waits to see where Morgan is headed * @Morgan heads towards a rail, away from everyone else * Edward places his cup on the rail before adding some whiskey from his flask * @Morgan leans against the railing, a good arm and a half length away (Edward) **Morgan can hear Adalbrecht giving commands about which sails to furl** * Edward offers Morgan the flask * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No, thank you * Edward shrugs, tightening it (Edward) It sounds like Father is slipping back into his navy ways * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I may have to remind him the ship already has a captain * Edward smiles (Edward) He told me he misses the sailing sometimes * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) so do I (Edward) You will be doing that for a while? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) a fair time, aye * Edward sips his coffee (Edward) Father only has today * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thats not to say he should be trying to take over * Edward shrugs a little (@Morgan) I was about to say his role as a noble is to look regal and not interfere, but that'd be somewhat hypocritical (Edward) **There's no obvious issues, and the next thing Morgan notices is his father in just shirtsleeves, frock coat and waist coat discarded somewhere, climbing the rigging. * Edward nods (Edward) Just a little. But the ship is hardly public. (@Morgan) He'd best not fall * Edward nods (Edward) Then today would be your last day sailing too (Edward) **Adalbrecht looks to be absolutely fine, his 22 years of navy service doing him well. He looks no less sprightly than the men half his age around him. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm not ready for that yet (Edward) To give all this up? (@Morgan) to take over (Edward) They are big footsteps to follow * @Morgan nods (Edward) You wouldn't be alone... (@Morgan) in not thinking I'm ready to take over? * Edward laughs (Edward) If you had to do it (@Morgan) No... (Edward) I'd be there to help, if you wanted me to. (@Morgan) Don't take this the wrong way, but I really hope it isn't necessary * Edward nods (Edward) I hope that you have had a few decades of running Gottkirchen before then * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as do I (Edward) And an entourage of little Lord and Lady Koertigs (@Morgan) That'd be nice * Edward nods (Edward) I know your wife thinks so (@Morgan) You two are getting along well * Edward nods (Edward) I think so. I thought I'd take her with me to church tomorrow, unless you have plans? * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) I'm sure she'd appreciate it * Edward nods, sipping his coffee (Edward) It'll be early service so that Father and I can get on the road (@Morgan) thank you for coming with him * Edward smiles (Edward) It is no problem. It gives me many hours to learn from him uninterrupted (@Morgan) I mean in the first place (Edward) You can thank your father-in-law for that (@Morgan) oh? (Edward) I did not think it unsafe for Father to travel with Captain Sorgenheim and the messenger, but Forrester insisted it was dangerous and that there had been bandits when you first arrived (@Morgan) They're a devious bunch, those Forresters * Edward laughs (Edward) I can imagine so (Edward) I am glad he did. I wouldn't have seen Mina without his being devious (@Morgan) I rather think my wife had something to do with that too (Edward) That does not surprise me. She has a romantic streak a mile wide * @Morgan nods (Edward) It seems to suit you * Edward sips his coffee, smirking (@Morgan) We've all progressed in one way or another, I think (Edward) Since Father and I arriving in Fischler? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) apart from father, perhaps, it seems he's grown more immature * Edward looks up, watching their sire sat on the ropes looking at ease as he surveys the horizon (Edward) He's opened up... Potts would say he's removed a few inches of stick from his backside. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think the progress you and I have made has helped him in that * Edward nods slowly (Edward) I agree (Edward) I think our estrangement was hard for him and Mother... * @Morgan nods (Edward) I think he thinks everything is back on track to one day have a more settled, prosperous future (@Morgan) and what do you think? * Edward sips his coffee (Edward) I want that to be the case... (@Morgan) but... (Edward) But that depends on you. * @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee * Edward sighs, and adds a little more whiskey to his coffee (@Morgan) Why the sigh? (Edward) Because it is my fault that we are in this position. (@Morgan) How can I blame you, when its me I cant forgive? * Edward leans against the railing, tense (Edward) Easily. It was my fault. * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) I meant what I said... I've forgiven you for what happened (Edward) I haven't. * @Morgan takes a deep breath (@Morgan) I like you, Edward, and I respect you * Edward nods slightly (Edward) Thank you. (@Morgan) More to the point, I care about you, deeply. * Edward nods again, but his microexpression shows surprise (Edward) Your generosity of spirit comes from Mother. (@Morgan) I wouldn't say I'm generous of spirit * Edward shrugs (Edward) I wouldn't forgive me. (@Morgan) Then its a good job it isn't up to you. Understanding your reasons helped, even though I was not ready to hear them * Edward nods (Edward) I told myself for a while that if you'd acted differently, or Father had acted differently, then I wouldn't have had to do it... * Edward sips the coffee (@Morgan) Curiously, thats where I ended up in my thinking (Edward) That you wouldn't have had to marry her? *he looks confused* (@Morgan) No, that you wouldn't have had to do it (@Morgan) if I'd acted differently * Edward looks up at the sky, sighing (Edward) I asked myself why you couldn't just have made her your mistress, followed the rules. It was straightforward to me. (@Morgan) Love (Edward) I know. I discussed it with Molly on Thursday * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I hear it was quite the breakthrough for you both * Edward nods (Edward) She helped me understand that where I had resented that you hadn't followed the rules, it would only have been a temporary solution. (@Morgan) oh? (Edward) When we had all pushed you to then take a noble wife and have children on wedlock, you wouldn't have been willing to betray Dietlinde or set your subsequent children above Jana in the succession. The nobility would have still planned annexation. The issue was always that it was not what our peers approved of. The threat to you, and then, and Sudlachenburg would have persisted in one form or another (Edward) Them* * @Morgan nods (Edward) Or if Father had forced the issue and taken Innesbruck from Alarice and moved you all there. The danger of annexation of Innesbruck would have been high, and you would have had to hold the land against them alone. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) It may have been possible but it would've been an unending task * Edward nods (Edward) I thought the solutions were simple, because they were the solutions I would have taken were I you, or were I Father. But I have come to see that it was never as easy as just doing it and all would be fine. (@Morgan) It would have solved the immediate problem, but not the ongoing ones * Edward nods (Edward) The only solution would have been for you all to have left Sudlachenburg forever, and settled somewhere quietly, giving up everything. * @Morgan nods (Edward) But I did not see that then. * Edward drinks a mouthful of coffee * @Morgan nods * Edward goes quiet, watching Adalbrecht sat quietly up high (@Morgan) I was thinking about what you said, about wanting what other brothers have * Edward nods (Edward) Yes (@Morgan) I want that too. Very much so * Edward nods, smiling faintly (Edward) I am relieved about that. I know it is asking a lot (@Morgan) Its much easier having had time to work on getting to know you better * Edward nods (Edward) I know what you mean * @Morgan nods (Edward) I understand much more than before. I felt you had betrayed us, but I see now that you were in an impossible situation. (@Morgan) I suppose so (Edward) You don't agree? (@Morgan) I hadn't really considered it in that light, thats all (Edward) That you were in an impossible situation? * @Morgan nods (Edward) If we could choose to love, or to not, it would be much easier. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) but we cant, so the other factors need to change * Edward sips his coffee (Edward) Your wife describes you as a visionary, you know? * @Morgan looks surprised (@Morgan) really? * Edward nods (Edward) She says that you, and people with similar ideas, are going to be what keeps Eisen from falling like Montaigne will. (@Morgan) the man following us on the docks would disagree * Edward looks distracted and confused (Edward) What? (@Morgan) I met someone who thinks Eisen is going to be divided and consumed by the countries around us * Edward scowls (Edward) It's plausible if we don't mend (@Morgan) He thought it a forgone conclusion (Edward) Who was he? (@Morgan) Some bodyguard of a duchess, sent to follow us when they couldn't figure out who we are * Edward sips his coffee (Edward) Fate witch? (@Morgan) three of them * Edward winces (Edward) All devastatingly beautiful, by any chance? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I suppose so * Edward nods (Edward) If it's the three I am thinking of, they are (@Morgan) You know them? (Edward) Of them. I've seen them in noble gatherings in Picante, and court in Numa * @Morgan nods (Edward) If her bodyguard is convinced Eisen is to be devoured, I wonder if they are working their magic to that goal (@Morgan) Perhaps. I do hope they won't need putting down * Edward nods (Edward) They're dangerous. Also wealthy and powerful. Theus help Eisen if the Fate Witches band together to bring her down. (@Morgan) So them not being able ti figure out who we are is a big thing? * Edward thinks about it (Edward) Generally they can see and change relationships between people... (@Morgan) I heard them use the word impossible, two of them, then they sent for the third, some duchess or other (Edward) Duchess Alissa Medici, I would guess (@Morgan) Rings a bell... she had the cafe owner quiz us, then had a bodyguard disguise himself and trail us (Edward) Eventful sightseeing! Medici family have held Picante for centuries. She's a descendant of Catherine de Medici, for Queen of Montaigne (Edward) Former* (Edward) The Fate Witches don't understand your relationship... The reclusive Nieblungen who gate themselves off from humans let you (singular) into their mine... (@Morgan) let me have a shard of raw dracheneisen... * Edward nods (Edward) Next you will be telling me you have the traditional Eisen magic! (@Morgan) Thank Theus, no * Edward nods * Edward looks in the direction of their homeland (Edward) It would take something pretty powerful to protect Eisen from being devoured. (@Morgan) unity * Edward nods slowly (Edward) Reconciliation * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as I've said to someone before, if we could stop fighting amongst ourselves, we'd be unstoppable * Edward nods (Edward) And the Mines can work Dracheneisen again (@Morgan) would you care to know a secret, but it absolutely must not pass your lips (Edward) Does it put Sudlachenburg in danger? * @Morgan looks at him seriously (@Morgan) Would I demand such if it did? * Edward shakes his head slowly (Edward) No * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) I know why dracheneisen was not worked during the war * Edward looks as curious as any Eisenman would be (Edward) Why not? (@Morgan) The Nieblungen wouldn't work it... they said the war was an abomination (Edward) That's... interesting. Why was it an abomination? (@Morgan) because we were divided, fighting ourselves (Edward) The Nieblungen care about human wars? (@Morgan) Eisen ones * Edward looks surprised (Edward) It had not occurred to me * @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee (Edward) I don't think anyone knows that about them. I think most only know about their gifts to travellers (@Morgan) they keep themselves to themselves * Edward nods (Edward) Did the Sudlache ring always have that red occlusion and I have just forgotten from when Mother wore it? (@Morgan) No, it did not (Edward) It's pretty. It would have been nice to have had a second one in the family... (@Morgan) You could ask the Nieblungen for another one * Edward frowns, looking at him (Edward) What do you mean? (@Morgan) I'm becoming fairly convinced that anything with any sort of legend to it comes back to them one way or another (Edward) Even the schattenmann ? (@Morgan) I mean things, not... _things_ * Edward laughs (Edward) Yes, that is _much_ clearer, thank you! (@Morgan) and yet, you know what I mean (Edward) I do. If I thought I could get one, it would give Mina peace of mind... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I don't mind asking, on the offchance * Edward laughs (Edward) You will just stride on up to a Dracheneisen Mine like you belong there? (@Morgan) Its worked for me so far... though I have been very careful not to offend them * Edward nods (Edward) Probably best (@Morgan) Thats my opinion also... as I explained to Eisenfurst Fischler, when the people who make the countries most valuable and versatile material invite you into their mine, you don't say no * Edward nods (Edward) I don't think any Eisenman would turn that down * @Morgan nods (Edward) Why you? (@Morgan) I asked them when they invited me, they wouldn't say * Edward sips his coffee (Edward) Frustrating! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) They did say I'm only the second man to enter a mine (Edward) Who was the first? (@Morgan) They wouldn't say * Edward nods * Edward looks up at Adalbrecht (Edward) Do you think he will stay up there the whole trip? (@Morgan) I'd say there's a chance of it, aye. I'm going to take Varick up to the crows nest when he wakes * Edward looks right up to it (Edward) I don't understand the appeal, myself. (@Morgan) You're not a sailing man, you wouldn't * Edward nods (Edward) Not even slightly. I could sit in church all afternoon though. (@Morgan) I suppose it is a similar peace (Edward) Its unusual for me to miss Sunday Service. I won't go to Vaticine churches. (@Morgan) Nor I, but I do not wish to insult them by doing so (Edward) I just do not like the prayers in Thran (Edward) Thean* (@Morgan) Is that because of the conflict, or the language itself? (Edward) It... It makes it difficult for me to not slip off into bad memories of battlefields. Thean that isn't prayers is fine. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that makes sense (Edward) My friend Zench, the one whose mistress has just gotten him bĺacklisted from the gentleman's club in Freiburg he goes to, his mistress is Vaticine. She talks dirty to him in Thean... *he smiles* * @Morgan laughs * Edward smiles (Edward) When it comes to Thean, I could only either pray, or proposition with profanities, nothing in between! (@Morgan) I know some * Edward speaks quietly, smirking (Edward) The best one was when Zench took her to a dinner party, and beat her soundly at Faro in front of some minor nobles. She was so exasperated she yelled "Fēlīx bene, et futuis!" at him ((Lucky boy, and you fuck well!)) * @Morgan shakes his head * Edward laughs again (Edward) Are you being prudish like Father now? (@Morgan) Somewhat, perhaps * Edward laughs (Edward) There were things I learnt about that I didn't know existed until Zench translated what she had said (@Morgan) oh? (Edward) I am almost certain if I mention them Father will catch me, so I'd better not * @Morgan laughs (Edward) Besides, I wouldn't like to answer to your wife for corrupting you (@Morgan) Aye, not before she does * Edward snorts before laughing loudly (Edward) Like that is it? (@Morgan) It would be improper for me to comment (Edward) **Adalbrecht does look down now from his vantage point, watching his sons together* * Edward laughs again, not seeing Adalbrecht (Edward) Indeed it would ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (@Morgan) We're being watched * Edward glances up. Adalbrecht looks satisfied (Edward) So we are. I did warn you * Edward smirks * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) No doubt if you'd said anything salacious, he'd have just appeared beside us (Edward) And then I'd have abandoned you to explain why a particular number was making us laugh * Edward smiles, finishing the coffee (Edward) **Adalbrecht goes back to watching the horizon (@Morgan) He certainly seems happy up there * Edward nods (Edward) He does. I am going to go and ask Molly about church tomorrow. I'll bring Varick up if he is awake * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well * Edward glances at Morgan's cup (Edward) Are you done with that? * @Morgan nods, handing it over * Edward comes within touching distance for it, an obvious gesture of trust (Edward) I'll take it to the kitchen for you (@Morgan) Thank you * Edward inclines his head and heads below (Edward) ((what does he do whilst waiting?)) (@Morgan) ((watch the crew)) (Edward) **The crew are working efficiently. Edward has been gone about 5 minutes she Morgan suddenly detects Molly's alarm, then embarassment, then amusement * Edward is back about five minutes after that with Varick and the cat in toe. Edward looks amused (Edward) V: *he hugs Morgan's legs* * @Morgan picks the boy up, hugging him before looking to Edward (@Morgan) whats got you smirking? (Edward) ¥Zat vas very funny. Your vife vas busy day dreaming of you, and vizout checking who vas at ze door zaid "I am glad you are here, mon petit chou..." ¥ * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) I see (Edward) ¥ze vas a little embarassed but zhen eve laughed about it (@Morgan) $good, I'm glad it got sorted out easily$ (Edward) ¥yes, I told her I vas sure you zecretly love zat nickname, az ve men tend to vhen it comes from ze vomen zat ve love zo much! * Edward grins (@Morgan) $Why thank you, _so_ much(!)$ * Edward shrugs with amusement (Edward) ¥I vill let my vife call me vhatever silly nickname ze chooses, if ze vill zay it in zat tone of voice! (@Morgan) $A shame I missed it$ * Edward nods (Edward) ¥Indeed. Most amusing¥ (Edward) ¥Unlezz zat vas your vay of azking me to babyzit fur a little vhile?¥ *he smirks more* (@Morgan) $Away with you, Edward$ * Edward laughs loudly, cheerfully going back below deck ** You're now known as Varick (Varick) Why is Uncle Edward laughing like that? (@Morgan) Because he finds himself funny (Varick) I think he's funny (Varick) **Adalbrecht appears at Morgan's side (Varick) A: why is your brother laughing like that? (@Morgan) Because he finds himself funny (Varick) You don't find him funny? (Varick) A:* (@Morgan) Not as funny as he finds himself in this instance (Varick) A: *he smiles* It is good to see you laughing together * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) $I don't want it to be a case of "If we continue making progress" any longer$ (Varick) A: *he takes a little time to translate this in his mind* ¥what wants you now?¥ * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) $I want it to be a given. I want what brothers have$ (Varick) A: ¥we talk about in Eisen later? * @Morgan nods (Varick) A: *he looks relieved to be speaking Eisen* What are you doing now? (@Morgan) I'm going to take Varick to the crows nest (Varick) A:*he nods, smiling* I am.going to spend some time with my daughter-in-law whilst I can * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good idea (Varick) *he leaves them to it * Varick looks up at the sky (Varick) Can we climb now? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) You go up in front of me, slowly, and I'll make sure you don't fall * Varick follows all the instructions, but as with the Eisenfursts tree, it is obvious he has a natural talent for it, and very little prompting or help is needed. It doesn't take long for them to reach the top, high above the fabric clouds. Facing West, the river continues to the horizon, land faint on either side. The horizon curves (Varick) Wow, this is so good! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I love it up here (Varick) Why? (Varick) **Captain Ulysses scales the mast in no time, and joins them in the lookout barrel with a purr (@Morgan) Its very peaceful * Varick nods (Varick) How far do you think heaven is from here? (@Morgan) I couldn't say (Varick) Maybe my Daddy could hear me better from here? (@Morgan) I think the people in heaven can hear you as well as Theus himself * Varick nods (Varick) Okay, that makes sense. I could talk to my Daddy whenever then, not just in church (@Morgan) Thats a difficult thing... the vaticine faith says you can only speak to them in church * Varick nods (Varick) I haven't been to my church for a long time (@Morgan) No, I would imagine not... its difficult, since its not my church (Varick) Lady Eldreich didn't take me at all in Innesbruck. It was when we lived in Koln still. * @Morgan nods (Varick) I want to tell my Daddy about you and Molly * @Morgan nods (Varick) I still love him, but I don't need him to come back any more ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 13 December 2020 22:58:14 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) [22:57] (Varick) I still love him, but I don't need him to come back any more ** You're now known as Var ** Varick has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) because you have us? * Var nods (Var) I will see him again one day, but I am happy now too * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good (@Morgan) At some point we need to talk about whether or not you join our church, but we don't need to discuss that just now (Var) *he nods, not straying from his own train of thought* I belong here with you and Molly and Captain Ulysses and Claudia and Sorgi (@Morgan) We'll be settling down in the future, but Sorgi is meant to stay on the ship as captain (Var) Won't he marry Claudia? (@Morgan) No, they're just friends * Var shrugs (Var) Grown ups are complicated (Var) Are we going to live in Koln where my church is? (@Morgan) No... to start with we're going to live in Gottkirchen (Var) Ugh! (Var) I don't like it there (@Morgan) why not? (Var) I don't like the man there. And the house if dark and stuffy and horrid. (@Morgan) Yes, well, we'll be changing that (Var) Why can't we live in Innesbruck? Molly said there were other children there (@Morgan) Because we're taking over Gottkirchen (Var) Like annexing? (@Morgan) No no... Its being handed to me to be the Graf in a few years (Var) Oh. He won't live in our house,m (Var) ?* (@Morgan) No, if he's still alive he'll have his own house to live in (Var) And can we make the house nicer,? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I plan to (Var) When will we live there? (@Morgan) a few years yet (Var) Will there be other children there? (@Morgan) I would imagine so (Var) Will we have a baby by then? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) who knows (Var) I would like one, and twins (Var) **They spend a long time up there, long enough that port of Starke is in view before a member of the crew is told to swap out with them. Having watched how Sorgi and the crew get into the dock, and then helping with the tasks of getting the ship settled for the night, it's well past Varick's bedtime when they are called for dinner. It's quarter before ten, with dinner passed and port in hand when he gets time to notice how his last afternoon with Adalbrecht and Edward has flown past. (Var) And Edward is flown past. ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 14 December 2020 10:35:07 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic * Molly comes to him, speaking quietly whilst Edward and Adalbrecht get a deck of cards shuffled (Molly) Liebes herz, I have some things to be getting along with, so I will retire now. But before I go, I wanted to see how you are, as you've been so busy this afternoon (mads_) I understand there was a moment of mistaken identity earlier * mads_ smirks * Molly blushes hard ** mads_ is now known as Morgan (Molly) That was very embarrassing... *she smiles* ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) ... and it could have been so much worse! * @Morgan nods * Molly gently places a hand on his shoulder, speaking even quieter (Molly) I need to write some letters that your Father can take with him, but I wondered if you need to write to Sascha and Otto, to be sure it arrives on time * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it might be an idea * Molly kisses his crown a moment (Molly) Take as long as you need with your Father and Edward, I will see you in the morning if you aren't back until much later * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Thank you blossom * Molly squeezes his shoulder a moment before saying goodnight to the others and going out ** You're now known as Adalbrecht (Adalbrecht) Are you playing? * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht deals him in, but Edward excuses himself, saying he will be back in quarter of an hour (@Morgan) I wonder where he's going (Adalbrecht) I have no idea. To write to Mina again, perhaps. He writes every day. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) maybe (Adalbrecht) You were going to tell me about the progress between you? (@Morgan) Its a little hard to explain... as I said, I don't want everything to be de[endant on usmaking progress. I want that to be a given (Adalbrecht) To draw a line in the sand? (@Morgan) I suppose so (Adalbrecht) Have you decided you will be his best man then? (@Morgan) I want to * Adalbrecht loses the first hand of poker (Adalbrecht) Have you spoken to him about it? (@Morgan) to a point, aye (Adalbrecht) In some ways, you seem closer even than you were before (@Morgan) I think so, aye * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) I did not think that would be possible (@Morgan) nor did I, truth be told (Adalbrecht) Most men would never let that resentment go (@Morgan) I wont pretend its easy * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) I would not be able to do it (@Morgan) apparently nor would he * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) I would see her whenever I saw him. I would not be at peace with myself until he was dead. (@Morgan) That is not an option (Adalbrecht) You are less Eisen and more Avalon in that (@Morgan) Perhaps (Adalbrecht) Mina would be devastated * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) It was good of you to work for their marriage (@Morgan) as I said to Edward, what sort of hypocrite would I be if I acted as I did for love but did not fight for love for others (Adalbrecht) Even when others do not deserve it? (@Morgan) Thats not really for me to judge (Adalbrecht) Theus? (@Morgan) I suppose so. I had the chance to sabotage it, several times, and getting to where we are took more than I expected. Hapsburgs condition to allowing them to meet again was... difficult (Adalbrecht) We did not get a moment to talk about that, with everything else going on. Were you tempted to walk away from it then? (@Morgan) It took quite a lot to do it * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) It must have been painful * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (Adalbrecht) Have you told many people? * Adalbrecht continues the game, but his heart isn't really in it, and he loses more often than not (@Morgan) You, Molly, Mina. (Adalbrecht) Was telling Mina the hardest? (@Morgan) very much so ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 14 December 2020 12:32:27 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, Adalbrecht! 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 ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 14 December 2020 12:46:35 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, Adalbrecht! 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 * Adalbrecht folds (Adalbrecht) Was she very distressed? (@Morgan) very. It suddenly became important that I decide if I forgave him or not (Adalbrecht) Was that crucial to whether she would wed him? (@Morgan) I felt it was important (Adalbrecht) Why? (@Morgan) I'm not entirely sure. I just did (Adalbrecht) Most people would pray on it (@Morgan) I suppose (Adalbrecht) How did you expect that information to affect their romance? (@Morgan) I didn't expect anything... I just thought it important * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) Had you tried to forgive him before? (@Morgan) No. Until I saw him when I returned, I assumed his reasons were nothing but hate, but they weren't. That helped me understand, I think (Adalbrecht) But that does not change the outcome (@Morgan) No, it doesn't * Adalbrecht sighs (Adalbrecht) I should have acted more decisively (@Morgan) Don't do that to yourself. It is what it is, and no amount of should haves or what if's will change it * Adalbrecht nods, dealing again (Adalbrecht) Even if I could, I don't know I could let Molly go now. Nor Varick. * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht looks at his cards (Adalbrecht) I have always liked the Hapsburgs * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) I remember seeing them at court, Josef and Maria, before the War started. They were a few years older than I. (@Morgan) I get the impression he misses her greatly * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) He's never been the same. He was the one we in the Konigsreich wanted to be. *He smiles* He was quite a lot like Edward in some ways. He was confident, very much a ladies man, but not arrogant. * @Morgan frowns slightly (Adalbrecht) What? (@Morgan) Nothing really. I was just thinking how much I liked him (Adalbrecht) He's a good man. He will be a fine father in law for Edward * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I hope so (Adalbrecht) And Maria... she was like the angels on the walls in Vaticine churches * Adalbrecht sips the port (@Morgan) So much loss (Adalbrecht) Our family and the families connected to us? (@Morgan) I suppose so... and Eisen in general * Adalbrecht nods grimly (Adalbrecht) I wonder sometimes if Eisen will ever go back to her glory days (@Morgan) Not back, perhaps, but forward to them (Adalbrecht) *he nods* For men like your mercenaries, it will never be the same. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) There's only so much I can do... I'm afraid I gave the winnings from our bet to one of them (Adalbrecht) Why? (@Morgan) He works so his wife and his brother can rebuild the Freiarrdom... there is conflict with the Grafdom. I want the brother to write to me, so instead of a messenger, I sent him. Since that would mean a loss of work, I thought it right to cover that loss, since it goes to his brothers land anyway * Adalbrecht smiles (Adalbrecht) That was a good thing to do (@Morgan) It was the right thing to do... aside from the fact it'll help and give hope in the future, seeing his expression when he realised he'd get to see his wife was worth the money alone * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) He's been away for some time? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I wish there was something I could do for Karlsruhe * Adalbrecht thinks about this (Adalbrecht) Annexation right after the War? It became Salzburg * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) he lost his wife after some truly abhorrent acts (Adalbrecht) I don't remember, I am ashamed to say (@Morgan) I don't believe you'd wish to know * Adalbrecht sips the port (Adalbrecht) There were lots of horrible stories after the War. People didn't go home to live peacefully, they went home to grab what they could. Sudlachenburg was very lucky. * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) It helped that I had retired by then. Sudlachenburg was not left open and undefended as many noble lands were * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) It was probably my belief that my presence was a deterrent that made me not take Edward very seriously when he started coming to me with talk of noble plotting (@Morgan) possibly I suppose (Adalbrecht) Karlsruhe has a new life now (@Morgan) He intends to end it * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) Why? (@Morgan) He's lost everything. Once he is satisfied the company no longer require him, he intends to join his wife in her grave * Adalbrecht sighs (Adalbrecht) He needs to find something else to live for then * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) And thats where I get stuck (Adalbrecht) Why? (@Morgan) Because I cant think of anything I can do to give him that (Adalbrecht) You managed it (@Morgan) barely, and I had no resolved to end my own life, but to have someone do it for me * Adalbrecht nods grimly (Adalbrecht) Why was that? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I'm not entirely sure. Theus knows I should've been killed any number of times * Adalbrecht looks down at his cards (Adalbrecht) Maybe that wasn't Theus' plan for yoy (Adalbrecht) Uou* (@Morgan) Perhaps (Adalbrecht) Do the others in the company know? (@Morgan) I don't know * Adalbrecht broods on it a minute (Adalbrecht) You are going to need a Sheriff for Gottkirchen... (@Morgan) You think that'd be enough? * Adalbrecht looks at him (Adalbrecht) You tell me, I am very blessed to not have had your experience. (@Morgan) Maybe, but I doubt it. Its worth a shot, though * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) As a former Freiarr, and a military man, he would be good for you. Maybe it would give him a purpose (@Morgan) Perhaps. Given the difficulties I suspect are going to arise, it may be enough to keep him around (Adalbrecht) He seemed close to the young man who wore the jester outfit ((real Cristoban, they travelled back from the military hospital together to Karlsruhe, though they were different faiths)) (@Morgan) Kurt Cristoban, the real one... they spent time together travelling after being in the hospital (Adalbrecht) Perhaps employee them both... Cristoban... that was Unserestadt, I think * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) The "real one"? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) you recall I asked you about the name, since I met him.. well, the jester, as you put it, is the actual Kurt Cristoban, and the one I met, an imposter * Adalbrecht taps his cards on the table (Adalbrecht) Why be an imposter of a noble whose lands are completely destroyed? (@Morgan) An excellent question, that they intend to ask... He's allied with a man thats in direct competition with Karlsruhe's company. Sadly, that man is about to have his life made much more difficult * Adalbrecht looks intrigued (Adalbrecht) Why is that? (@Morgan) They had a ship that was being built for Karlsruhe's company destroyed... Mr Gottlieb very nearly died in the explosion, so charges are being pressed. The Eisenfurst has issued warrants for his arrest (Adalbrecht) Oh, him. You've mentioned him. * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) I wonder if they will get answers before the arrest (Adalbrecht) **Morgan can hear Edwards footsteps* (@Morgan) quite simply depends which of us catches up with him first (Adalbrecht) Will you turn him over for arrest if you find him? * Adalbrecht watches him (@Morgan) He destroyed this very ship because Molly owned it, and nearly killed her in the explosion in the docks when he had Karlsruhe's ship sabotaged. What would you do? (Adalbrecht) The opposite of what I ought to tell you , as your Father and Graf, to do. * Adalbrecht smiles a little * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) **Edward comes in, with a couple of bottles under his arms * Adalbrecht glances at his younger son as he places blokners and dark rum on the table, along with two shot glasses and two tankards on the table (Adalbrecht) E: *He looks at Morgan, smiling* Do you want to play Quinze? For shots, not money, as it's unlucky to gamble on a ship? * Adalbrecht watches Morgan surreptitiously (@Morgan) Quinze? (Adalbrecht) E: Like at the Academy. ((Its a forebearer to blackjack, almost purely based in luck not skill)) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well * Adalbrecht finishes his port, stretching (Adalbrecht) Quinze for shots is definitely a young man's game. Goodnight, my sons *he rises, smiling* (Adalbrecht) **Edward bows, bidding his sire goodnight before taking the seat opposite Morgan and shuffling** ** You're now known as Edward ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 11:25:39 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** You're now known as Edward (Edward) Rum or blokners? (@Morgan) Blokners * Edward nods. He shuffles the deck, then hands it to Morgan to shuffle and then draw one to determine who will deal * @Morgan draws a caed (Edward) **He gets the 9 of clubs, and Edward then gets the 3 of spades, making Edward the dealer** When did you last play this? (@Morgan) Probably not since the academy, realistically. Though when I was in Avalon, I did learn a game called Myr... (Edward) Do you remember the rules? * Edward shuffles again, letting Morgan split the deck to be used as the starting point (@Morgan) vaguely (Edward) As close to fifteen as you dare, Ace low. If we draw, we transfer the drink to the next round. If you lose, you drink. * @Morgan nods * Edward deals him the first card, 10H. (@Morgan) Another (Edward) What's Mire? (@Morgan) a dice game * Edward gives him 5C (@Morgan) Stand (Edward) Must be an Avalon thing. How does it work? (@Morgan) You have a mug with two dice in it, and the aim is to convince the others you have a better score than they do * Edward deals his own cards, totally 3. His expression gives nothing away (Edward) That sounds entertaining. For money or for drinks? (@Morgan) Either. Its quite a bit of fun. We had one man claim to have the best score without even looking at the dice, so we all called him on it... we lost. * Edward laughs loudly. He reveals 22 points. (@Morgan) There's a fair chunk of bluffing to be done, too (@Morgan) Ah, you lose (Edward) I would imagine so. *he pours and downs a shot of rum* * Edward hands the deck to Morgan to deal, as is the rules * @Morgan does so (Edward) You had some friends in Avalon then? * @Morgan shrugs slightly (@Morgan) I was friendly with some of them, thats not the same thing, though I do hold genuine affection for a couple of people * Edward has two cards before standing, expression revealing nothing. Morgan will have to watch very closely for micro-expressions to stand a chance at beating Edwards poker face (Edward) Eiseners? * @Morgan shakes his head, taking a card (@Morgan) One from an as yet unrecognised land, and an inn keeper and his wife. They and their son I mi (Edward) **he gets Ace of spades (@Morgan) One from an as yet unrecognised land, and an inn keeper and his wife. They and their new son, I miss greatly * @Morgan takes another card (Edward) *6H* * @Morgan takes another (Edward) The sovereign prince of Capperlucia? (Edward) *4C* (@Morgan) thats the one * @Morgan takes another card (Edward) From how Molly tells it, he is a deeply troubled man * @Morgan nods (Edward) *queen of spades* (@Morgan) He is. But so very loyal * @Morgan shows his cards (Edward) And generous, by all accounts * Edward laughs, having 17, and measures the rum in the shot glass before tipping it into his tankard (@Morgan) He stabbed me once (Edward) Why?! *he takes the deck back, quickly shuffling before giving Morgan 10H* (@Morgan) He was... influenced by something... another plase (Edward) *king of spades* (@Morgan) stand (Edward) Did you let him drink blokners? (@Morgan) No, not that sort of something... though I did let an Avalon cook try it. He drank it down like it was weak ale (@Morgan) He had something of a surprise * Edward stands on one card (Edward) Did he survive? (@Morgan) Until he jumped into a portal, at least * Edward frowns, then reveals the 11 points of the jack of spades (Edward) A what? * @Morgan reveals his cards (@Morgan) a portal... big round thing, supposed to go directly to another place if done properly... Montaigne magic * Edward nods a little, pushing the deck over (Edward) Where did he go? * @Morgan deals him a card (@Morgan) I don't know (Edward) Where was he supposed to go? (Edward) Again please * @Morgan deals another card (Edward) And another (@Morgan) well... the magician had aimed to have it come out at a beach somewhere * @Morgan deals another (Edward) Stand. Porte to get to a beach?! (@Morgan) He was showing off to a young noble woman. If I ever catch him, he's a dead man * @Morgan deals himself a card (Edward) *he gets the queen of hearts, so 12* (@Morgan) Stand (Edward) You have a long list of people who will die if you find them? (@Morgan) Only two, really * Edward reveals 2C, 3H, and 7H, a draw (Edward) The magician and... ? (@Morgan) Colonel Kai Dau * Edward adds another shot to the tankard (Edward) For the ship business? * @Morgan pushes the cards to Edward (@Morgan) Which ship business? * Edward shuffles before giving Morgan QD (Edward) The explosion in Zweibrucke (@Morgan) aaaaand trying to extort a thousand guilders out of Molly for crewing her ship, then blowing her ship to hell. When you think the worst of any Vaticine military man, he's what I think of * Edward 's expression shows disgust (@Morgan) Stand (Edward) Is it likely you will find him? *he takes his own card* * Edward takes another * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) He's got a warrant out for his arrest, I'm keeping my eyes open, Karlsruhe is looking for him... (Edward) **he lays down 9D, 7D (Edward) Where did you last see him? (@Morgan) Here, actually * @Morgan lays his card down before downing his drink * Edward nods slowly (Edward) Are you putting feelers out for him here? You won that one. (@Morgan) So I did... That means you need to take two to balance it out * Edward snorts (Edward) Not a chance * Edward downs one though * Edward hands the deck over (Edward) Shame we didn't bring Yensid (@Morgan) He's a strange man. I think he genuinely cares about father * @Morgan deals a card * Edward nods (Edward) He acts like he doesn't, but he does. He has a good facade (Edward) Again * @Morgan deals another (@Morgan) aye (@Morgan) very resourceful too (Edward) Stand. He has his own little code of honour, and gets very offended if someone thinks he's broken it (@Morgan) I noticed that * @Morgan takes a card (Edward) *Morgan gets QH* (Edward) What happened? (@Morgan) He caught a young girl who murdered several people. He had her naked and tied in an... unconventional way, and I questioned his motives. He was deeply offended * @Morgan takes another card (Edward) *9H* * @Morgan looks at his brother (@Morgan) go on then * Edward has 8H, 7S * @Morgan snorts, laying his cards down * Edward laughs (Edward) Did he hit you? * @Morgan looks at him (@Morgan) For some reason, no-one who knows anything of me even tries * Edward nods a little, taking the deck and giving him 7S (Edward) You have a bad reputation (@Morgan) Another please.... Bad? (Edward) *JD* (Edward) Violent, crazy. *he takes two cards* (Edward) Ah Damn. I'll reshuffle * @Morgan nods, handing his cards back * Edward does so. He gives Morgan 9C (@Morgan) That must bother you (@Morgan) another please * Edward thinks about it as he hands over 5H (Edward) A bit, yes. (@Morgan) stand. * Edward takes 3, then lays down 20 points (@Morgan) I suspect a large chunk of it comes down to what I did to you... I've taken to using it to my advantage now * Edward sighs, drinking the rum (Edward) As long as it's useful, I suppose (@Morgan) It is what it is, and that reputation has saved me more than a few confrontations I think * Edward hands the deck over (Edward) Good * @Morgan deals * Edward stands on 2 (Edward) You lived up to it on Avalon? (@Morgan) I was hell bent on getting myself killed, and I was irrational, so it was... apt * @Morgan deals himself a card * Edward nods. JD * @Morgan takes another (Edward) *JS* * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) It seems luck is not on my side * Edward smiles, laying down 14 * @Morgan downs the shot (Edward) **Morgan stands to be able to feel the effect of a decent amount of blokners in such a short time frame* (Edward) You want to try playing against one of Pott's ex-mistresses. She has the devil's own luck at cards (@Morgan) Not secretly Vodacce is she? * Edward takes the deck to deal, giving Morgan the ace of hearts (Edward) No, family is well known, but I think there might be a little Vesten blood mixed in (@Morgan) Feisty by any chance? Another please (Edward) *9S. He nods vigourously* Dreadfully. I don't know how Rheinpfalz tolerates her. (@Morgan) me raises an eyebrow (Edward) **Morgan knows this name. Hannalore, the young noble woman one of the mercenaries left behind married Freiarr Rhienpfalz, a man in his fifties.* (Edward) *ace of spades* (@Morgan) Stand (@Morgan) Hannalore? * Edward stands on two cards. He looks at Morgan (Edward) You know her? * @Morgan lays down his cards (@Morgan) I know of her. * Edward has QD, 3D * @Morgan takes his shot * Edward gives the deck back * @Morgan deals (Edward) She's all of 4 foot 10, and just... *he shakes his head* she's just wild. (Edward) **he has 3 cards* (@Morgan) so I'm told. Married Reignpfalz after she lost someone in the war didn't she? * @Morgan deals himself * Edward nods, trying to remember his name (Edward) That's one of the reasons Potts ended it (Edward) Freiarr Federest! That's the one. (Edward) *9S* (@Morgan) He ended it because he died? * @Morgan takes another (Edward) *8H* * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) I give up (Edward) No, this was more recent. Potts couldn't deal with how she cried for him after they had sex * Edward lays down 15 * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I wonder if she'd give up the noble life to be with him again * Edward shrugs, taking the cards to deal (Edward) Tough to say. Her husband isn't unkind, but... they've been married for years, without children. Rumour has it that he is impotent. She could divorce him. (@Morgan) I hate seeing people unhappy * Edward shrugs (Edward) That's life, isn't it? (@Morgan) You may have noticed that I don't let that stop me (Edward) **he gives Morgan 7c* (Edward) Unless you're a necromancer... (@Morgan) Imagine the army I could raise if I were... another please. (Edward) *KD* * Edward laughs * @Morgan smiles ever so slightly (@Morgan) stand * Edward takes his own cards (Edward) Potts quite liked her though. If she hadnt been married... (@Morgan) He'd have settled down into the quiet life he secretly wants * Edward puts down 9D 3H (Edward) There would be no quiet life with Hannalore! * @Morgan puts his cards down before taking his drink (@Morgan) No more, I'm going to end up as useless as a blind lookout * Edward sniggers (Edward) Don't be such a big girl. * Edward hands him the deck (Edward) If it makes you feel better, I'll take a sympathy shot for you (@Morgan) You still owe one anyway * Edward does so, relaxing a little more (Edward) Your deal. * @Morgan deals * Edward has 2. Morgan's first is 7S * @Morgan takes another (Edward) *he gets 8C (@Morgan) stand (@Morgan) I've been thinking about your wedding * Edward lays down 14 * @Morgan lays his cards down * Edward nods slowly, then winces. He downs the rum before shuffling the deck (Edward) Yes? (@Morgan) You recall I had said we would see how we feel once time has passed once we're apart? * Edward watches Morgan's expression and body language for signs of tipsyness and relaxation (Edward) I recall *he hands over 9S* (@Morgan) I've changed my mind (@Morgan) another * Edward continues to watch him, unspeaking. 6C (@Morgan) stand * Edward takes his own two cards, turning up 10S, 5C, a draw. (@Morgan) If you still wish me to stand with you, I would be pleased and honoured * Edward nods, smiling (Edward) Thank you. That means a great deal to me. * @Morgan nods * Edward measures and tips the rum into the tankard (Edward) Why though? (@Morgan) It is time to draw a line in the sand, so to speak. You are my brother, and I like you a great deal. I no longer want to be basing every one of our interactions on a proviso of if we still get along tomorrow, next week, next month. * Edward nods thoughtfully, handing over the deck (Edward) Alright (@Morgan) How do you feel about that? * @Morgan deals a card (Edward) *he stands with one* Surprised... relieved. * @Morgan nods, taking a card (Edward) **Morgan gets JD* (@Morgan) Stand * Edward has QH, giving Morgan his drink from this round plus the one from the previous draw, and he estimates that takes him to the equivalent of 11 shots of rum (@Morgan) Right, enough * Edward laughs, downing his put-aside shot (Edward) Must be from living in Avalon, you be become a lightweight! (@Morgan) When I returned, I went to see Claudia and we finished a bottle of schnapps between us... no issue at all, but drinking like this, it effects me more than if I was just drinking heavily * Edward nods (Edward) I played Natasha at Quinze once (@Morgan) oh? (Edward) She drank me under the table. I passed out on the floor and woke up the next day feeling like death * @Morgan laughs (Edward) I like that point where all the sharp edges of things disappear. (@Morgan) I'd like to say its that feeling relaxed, but I've not really had that for some time * Edward pours some more rum, sipping it slowly (Edward) Being relaxed, or drinking until relaxed? (@Morgan) being relaxed, even if I have been drinking * Edward nods (Edward) That's sad * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (Edward) Don't you think? (@Morgan) Did you think how your shoulder affected your movement, or did you just get on with it and not consider it? * Edward shrugs (Edward) I thought about it quite often (@Morgan) Well, that rather blows my argument out of the water, doesn't it... * Edward gathers up the cards, making them all the right away up (Edward) Sorry * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) My point is, though, it was just... normal * Edward nods (Edward) How much more than this would you have to drink to be relaxed? * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) I've no idea * Edward nods. He almost looks to be weighing something up as he starts to shuffle the cards * @Morgan pours himself some blokners * Edward runs through a variety of fancy shuffles, going quiet (@Morgan) Go on, say it * @Morgan takes a mouthful of blokners * Edward is obviously preparing himself for something. He looks at Morgan (Edward) I could do with some older-brother advice… * @Morgan nods (Edward) It is not something I would be comfortable asking Potts and the others about. They wouldn't give me the sort of advice I want. And Father would be completely useless. * @Morgan snorts (@Morgan) He's... I still say rather naive * Edward keeps his eyes studiously on the arching cards, nodding (Edward) I had an agreement with Mina that I would never have sex with a virgin because that is something only she and I would share... * @Morgan nods (Edward) I have no idea what that will be like. For what is probably going to be the only time I have to ask, I need your advice about having sex. And I need you to not be like Father about it. (@Morgan) I see (@Morgan) what advice is it you seek from me? (Edward) I have made a fair few people she'd blood, in combat and duels... but Mina... *he shakes his head, sipping the rum* I hate the thought of spilling hers (Edward) Shed * * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I understand that (Edward) Can I stop it from happening somehow? (@Morgan) Only if she is not intact in that regard (Edward) There is no chance that she isn't (@Morgan) I wasn't suggesting anything but... When I hit you, was it that exact spot that bled? (Edward) My nose bled on and off for about twelve hours (@Morgan) But the very spot I hit did not... a jarring impact, on horseback say, could do the same to her... do you see what I'm saying? * Edward nods (Edward) Is that likely? Mine doesn't ride fast or on uneven ground (@Morgan) Unlikely, but something like that is the only reason I can think of for her to not bleed, unfortunately * Edward nods grimly (@Morgan) and, I'm sorry to say, chances are its going to hurt * Edward bows his head (Edward) That bothers me. A lot. (@Morgan) I've no doubt. All I can realistically suggest... bring her to ecstasy first, then follow her lead. Push when she says, stop when she says (Edward) Will it be easier for her if she goes on top? (@Morgan) Maybe, I suppose, she'll control when it happens * Edward sighs a moments, then drinks some rum (Edward) What if she hates it? (@Morgan) Having seen her passion for you, I very much doubt that * Edward shrugs (Edward) If it's very painful... or if there's a lot of blood... (@Morgan) We're not the only ones who enjoy sex, Edward. Treat her gently, follow her lead and remind her that the pain won't last long, and the blood is a one off thing * Edward smiles slightly * Edward then becomes more serious again (Edward) You spoke to them about it in advance? (@Morgan) Moreso with Molly, but yes. Its something you both need to face together, not just at the same time (Edward) Was she scared? I worry that Mina will be scared (@Morgan) Of course, but thats normal. Like I said, dont dive straight into it, make her feel as good as you possibly can first * Edward smiles slightly (Edward) It's been a while, but I am sure I still remember how! (@Morgan) I have a suspicion she wont mind you taking some time with her to remind yourself * Edward nods (Edward) I worry she will compare herself to the others * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) That may be inevitable. Though I'm sure the fact its her will override any experience you may have had before * Edward nods (Edward) I have an awful feeling Its going to be as nerve-wracking as with Petra... (@Morgan) I think thats a good thing (Edward) It wont be, if the same happens with Mina as did the first time with Petra * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Concentrate on her, it'll help * Edward pours more rum into his glass (Edward) I am pretty sure the problems that made me stop going to the brothels won't be an issue... but it is possible. (@Morgan) Try not to build it up too much in your mind (Edward) Difficult not to. It's been a long time coming * Edward grimaces (Edward) No pun intended. * @Morgan nods (Edward) It's stupid really. I'm good at it. I got good at it very early on. But it's _Mina_. (@Morgan) Suddenly its _important_ * Edward nods (Edward) I've fucked a lot of women, I've never made love to one. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I stand by my advice (Edward) I don't want to mess it up. I want it to have been worth waiting for long for. (Edward) So* (@Morgan) Make the depth of your love for her obvious and it will be (Edward) Unless I faint at the blood *he smiles a little* (@Morgan) What with you being a girl * Edward shrugs (Edward) In this instance, I would prefer that. Enduring the pain would be easier than causing the pain. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know (Edward) I hate the thought that she will be suffering whilst I am enjoying it (@Morgan) You wont be just then, you'll be wishing you could take the pain away. Then she'll enjoy it more than you do * Edward blinks a moment (Edward) What makes you think that? * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) experience * Edward smiles, then shakes his head grimly (Edward) Is it going to be very painful for her? Is there going to be a lot of blood? (@Morgan) Fairly painful. on the sheet the blood covered about a hand size... sometimes its more, sometimes its less * Edward winces (Edward) Poor Mina (@Morgan) It'll pass, Edward (Edward) After how long though? (@Morgan) in Molly's case, barely half a minute * Edward nods slowly (Edward) That's still a while for fairly painful... (@Morgan) I'm afraid so, but it disappears... and assuming you're doing it right, they'll forget it almost immediately and want it again * Edward smiles (Edward) That is certainly my experience with non-virgins (@Morgan) They were all virgins at some point (Edward) It just wasn't my responsibility then (Edward) Maybe it would have been easier if I had just waited... (@Morgan) Given that you never expected to be together after what happened, I don't see that as working anyway * Edward nods (Edward) Good point. I'll drink a bit in advance, but not too much * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Probably not a bad idea * Edward breathes out slowly (Edward) Once it is done, it will be better * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) once the worry is out of the way, aye * Edward nods (Edward) I won't need any advice about after that, unless you know far more than I expect! * @Morgan raises an eyebrow, sipping his drink * Edward smirks (Edward) The joy of having a large group of very experienced friends, there is little you don't pick up during wild drinking sessions * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so, aye (Edward) Thank you, Morgan. (@Morgan) My pleasure, Edward (Edward) I appreciate that given our upbringing and the prudishness you say you had, that this would require some discomfort * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I cant deny that (Edward) It's good practice for having to tell Varick one day *he smiles, finishing the rum* (@Morgan) I suppose it is, actually ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 15:01:33 Greenwich Mean 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) I think if there wasn't so much gossip, Father would have tried to explain it, in his own way, the night before the wedding (@Morgan) I might prompt him to do that * MollyK grimaces ** Edward has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (MollyK) Then he will insist on the damned sheet * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) better than having everyone stand around watching you * MollyK scowls (MollyK) That would not be acceptable * MollyK smirks (@Morgan) No... quite (MollyK) That's a bit too public, with Mina... ** You're now known as Edward * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) quite ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 15:11:56 Greenwich Mean 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 stretches ** You're now known as EdK (EdK) If I am going to be in a fit state for Church with Molly in the morning, I need to get to bed * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good idea (EdK) You should do likewise. If you don't drink this fast often, you're in for a hell of a hangover in the morning otherwise ** Edward has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Aye, best had I suppose ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 15:18:24 Greenwich Mean 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) Or walk some of it off, if you hope to be of some use! *he smirks* (@Morgan) Behave, thank you * MollyK snorts, laughing (MollyK) Goodnight, brother (@Morgan) Goodnight ** EdK has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (MollyK) **Edward takes what's left of the rum with him ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 15:25:26 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** MollyK has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (Molly) **Cook comes to clean up as soon as Edward goes* Not long til middle watch, my Lord (midnight) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose I should get myself to bed (Molly) C: Her ladyship had hot water not fifteen minutes ago, so that should be good for your tea, my Lord