** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 5 July 2021 11:41:33 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You are now disconnected (Network connection lost) ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 5 July 2021 11:42:21 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 5 July 2021 11:42:50 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 5 July 2021 11:43:02 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 5 July 2021 11:44:33 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Morgan) I forgot how much it rains here (Molly) V: Will it rain all the time? (Morgan) There are occasional nice days (Molly) **Claudia finishes her coffee** Do you need to talk to Sorgi about your plans? * Morgan nods (Molly) C: I'll go and find him. What about Heinzharold? (Morgan) Definitely need some time to talk to him (Molly) I: He's not come back from shearing yet * Morgan nods (Morgan) We have a lot to talk about * Molly scribbles on a piece of paper (Molly) Wet wool, not many blade shears, thirty four to do. You're looking at about six hours. (Molly) **she taps the pencil to the paper* And that's assuming you're discarding the wool and not processing it for use. * Morgan nods (Morgan) probably not useable given their condition ** logs has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) ** logs has joined #7thsea * Molly shrugs (Molly) You'd be surprised what you could salvage, but honestly I would not spend the time on it with everything else going on * Morgan nods (Molly) I: Shall I go up and get Heinzharold for you? * Morgan looks at Molly (Morgan) what do you think? * Molly looks slightly confused (Molly) Whatever you think, liebling * Morgan nods, looking at Inga (Morgan) please (Molly) I: *she smiles, going to do so. Claudia follows her out* (Molly) **Varick looks at Morgan* did you talk to the ghosts now? * Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) Your ideas really helped, Mauschen (Molly) V, to Morgan: I helped * Morgan nods (Morgan) you did (Molly) V: Do you know how to help them now? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, we do (Molly) V: That's good (Molly) V: Are you staying to play now? (Morgan) I'm going to need to talk to HeinzHarold... (Molly) V: why? * Molly looks a little surprised, sipping her coffee (Morgan) I need to explain some things to him (Molly) V: *he nods* but later? (Morgan) aye, later (Molly) V: **he goes to look for a book in his room* * Molly speaks quietly (Molly) Are you alright? * Morgan nods slowly (Molly) Sure? *she smiles* * Morgan nods (Morgan) somewhat anxious about telling HeinzHarold whats going on * Molly nods (Molly) It's a lot for a man of the Sudlache * Morgan nods (Molly) I do not think you can avoid telling him (Morgan) No... nor do I * Molly sighs (Molly) I'm sorry (Morgan) It is what it is (Molly) I know, but I am the reason we have had to come back here * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) its necessary * Molly nods, sipping the coffee (Molly) Do you have something specific you wish to do in Tawstock? (Morgan) Need to contact your fathers recommendations * Molly nods a little (Molly) Are you pulling our men off the shearing? * Molly stands up from the desk, going to her bag (Morgan) No, may as well get it done * Molly nods (Molly) We won't need that contact then. * Morgan nods * Molly comes to stand very close behind his chair (Molly) I have something else for you *she says quietly in his ear* (Morgan) oh? * Molly leans gently against his back before putting the hard leather violin case on the table in front of him * Morgan smiles (Morgan) I was toying with the idea of bringing that back * Molly kisses his cheek (Molly) I thought you might enjoy it * Molly presses her cheek to his a moment before she moves away slightly "I should get things together for our trip to the mainland..." * Morgan nods * Molly looks at him a moment before moving away further (Molly) Are we taking the others with us? (Morgan) the others? (Molly) Heinzharold, Inga, Varick, Claudia * Morgan nods (Morgan) I thought so (Morgan) Or just the three of us if you'd prefer (Molly) No, that is fine. I do not think we have time to go to Lady Torrington's house today, do we? ((It'd be an hour and twenty minutes even on horseback, its 7 miles)) (Morgan) No, not really * Molly nods (Molly) Perhaps best to stay near the port? I need to make an appointment with the solicitors, and there is the final five hundred guilders for the refloating of the ship to be paid * Morgan nods * Molly stays standing but moves to pick up her coffee (Molly) I should let them know at Sunnymeade that I am here, but I think I will need a few full days there next week * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly looks thoughtful, smiling to herself (Molly) I need to find something to do, so I am going to help Varick find some warm clothes (Morgan) alright blossom * Molly nods, going off to do that. He's barely alone a minute when Sorgi knocks and comes in ** You're now known as Sorgi (Sorgi) Claudia said you needed me, m'lord (Morgan) Have a seat * Sorgi does so. He looks very relaxes ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 6 July 2021 11:13:09 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea ** You're now known as Sorgi * Sorgi takes his seat (Sorgi) Everyone alright, m'lord? * Morgan sighs, shaking his head slightly * Sorgi looks concerned (Sorgi) Her excellency has had another episode? (Morgan) No, not at all... (Morgan) I have a good deal of information to give you, and none of it is suitable for those of a skeptical nature * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) Alright, m'lord (Morgan) I'll start with the good news first... there are no Sidhe here * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) Alright (Morgan) There's a barrier of sorts that keeps them out (Sorgi) Useful, m'lord (Morgan) Very... There are, however, ghosts * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) Alright (Morgan) I've been conversing with them, after a fashion * Sorgi nods (Morgan) I know where the islanders have gone (Sorgi) Where, m'lord? (Morgan) Away... they made a deal with the Sidhe for prosperity in return for... sacrificing the land owners daughter... so he banished them * Sorgi , unaffected by the ghosts, now frowns (Sorgi) That's evil * Morgan nods (Morgan) The original machine I encountered here was to, essentially, allow her father to see her * Sorgi nods a little, but is frowning slightly none the less (Sorgi) Alright (Morgan) When it was removed, he came back and was so distraught he killed himself (Sorgi) Understandable, m'lord * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm' going to bury them, so she can pass over * Sorgi smiles (Sorgi) I will assist in whatever way you need (Morgan) Thats the easy part unfortunately (Sorgi) Human sacrifice of a child is the easy part... (Morgan) practically speaking... all of that is something we can choose to believe or not... the things in the woods, however... (Sorgi) I didn't see any things in the woods yesterday, m'lord (Morgan) By all accounts they are active at night (Sorgi) What are they? (Morgan) When I was here before, a man named O'Flannigan was in the same exploration party... he got himself killed and, his body is within the lair of these... creatures (Sorgi) Alright. They're creatures of Legion then (Morgan) shrugs (Morgan) They're part human, part animal, part Sidhe (Sorgi) Can they be destroyed? (Morgan) So I'm told... they can be killed... * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) Alright. Do you have a plan for that? (Morgan) I'm working on it... I'm not sure the crew would be suited to the task (Sorgi) It'll disturb them, but they're all fighting men (Morgan) Yes... but what if I have to do something... unnatural... (Morgan) or someone gets hurt and Molly has to heal them... (Sorgi) You're not letting her up there, surely? (Morgan) Of course not, but when we get back... (Sorgi) Tricky situation, my Lord. * Morgan nods (Morgan) There is a potential hostage in the creatures lair (Sorgi) How many creatures, m'lord? (Morgan) I don't know (Sorgi) Who knows about you and Molly? (Morgan) You and Claudia... and I need to tell HeinzHarold and Inga (Sorgi) Six isn't enough, and you wont take the women anyway. (Sorgi) Except Claude... _Claudia_ who wont stay here even if you order her (Morgan) obviously (Sorgi) Its either try to get the crew to not get disturbed, or bring over so Avalonian men who will be less disturbed but also less skilled? (Morgan) Those are the options I'm left with (Sorgi) You could wait until nightfall and make a reconnaissance run the four of us, which will give us some information to work with? (Morgan) Thats not a bad idea at all... (Morgan) O'Flannigans body must be recovered... he cannot rest until it is buried... with a vaticine service. I was hoping you would help me with that * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) I've given that service in battle before * Sorgi thinks (Sorgi) We need to sneak around in the dark to figure out where the lair is, and then go back in the daylight when the monsters arent active to retrieve him and the hostage? (Morgan) Thats what I was thinking (Sorgi) Tonight? (Sorgi) Actually, its friday, so you're on middle watch * Morgan nods (Morgan) Is there anyone who could take my place tonight? (Sorgi) Lots of them, m'lord (Sorgi) Are you going to take Her Excellency up to the house? (Morgan) For what purpose? (Sorgi) If one of us is bleeding out, the other three will need to carry them either through miles of tunnels or across the gardens and down the cliff path, along the beach and back to the ship. * Morgan nods (Morgan) excellent point (Sorgi) She should be safe locked in there. Maybe a couple of crew who could be shut out if she has to heal * Morgan nods (Morgan) good idea (Sorgi) Are we going to have another look around this afternoon first m'lord, then you'll have a better idea of the terrain before having to do it in the dark? * Morgan nods (Morgan) its probably a good idea, though I did want to get over to Tawstock for a while... it'll help stop Varick getting restless about not being allowed on the island yet (Sorgi) On the Ketch, or the Rose? (Morgan) the Ketch... She'll be easier to manoeuvre (Sorgi) Her Excellency could take him? * Morgan nods (Sorgi) Or just over to a beach on the mainland? There's one due east of the island that looks like it was used for fishing, it'd likely be easier for the Ketch than going into the town * Morgan nods (Morgan) Worth thinking about... I'll speak to Molly about it * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) Shall I get a Ketch crew drafted up anyway? * Morgan nods (Morgan) please * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) I'll get right on it, m'lord. Anything else for me? (Morgan) One last thing I've kept from you... Its not strictly of any consequence, but it is something I've hidden from you, and I feel bad about it. (Sorgi) What is it, m'lord? (Morgan) Varick... he *he sighs* he can see ghosts and understand animals... * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) Alright (Morgan) Despite how often I talk to the cat... I can't... (Sorgi) That is Theus at work. It's not for us to question it (Morgan) I rather hoped you'd see it like that * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) Maybe he could tell the cat to stop licking himself where Cook prepares food so he doesn't end up losing his tail (Morgan) I'll mention it... I can't promise the cat will listen, mind... (Sorgi) That's is cats at work. It's not for us to question that either, m'lord *he smiles, rising* (Morgan) Thank you Sorgi * Sorgi goes. It's quiet aside from the faintest talking of Molly and Varick in Varick's room (Sorgi) ((Goes to talk to them or stays put?)) (Morgan) ((stays put)) (Sorgi) **HH can be heard outside, talking quietly, he sounds amused. There's a slight thud to the door, as if someone has bumped into it and he mutters "You're goin' t' get me in more trouble, little darlin'" (Sorgi) **There's a brief giggle from Inga, then a moment of quiet** (Sorgi) HH: Come on, his majesty won't be impressed if 'e catches us doin' on this side what they were doin' on th' other! I: Oh my goodness, Heinzharold! *she sounds both amused and embarrassed* ** You're now known as HH * HH knocks on the door (Morgan) Come in little rabbit (HH) **Inga starts laughing. He comes in looking like he's just been dipped in the dock, clean and not smelling of sheep. He's got his arm around Inga's waist, both of them looking a little flushed. (HH) Y' wanted me? (Morgan) Both of you, actually * HH leads Inga to a chair, running a hand over her shoulder before he sits down next to her, a hand in the back of her chair. Molly sticks her head out of Varick's antechamber, looking at Morgan "Do you wish me to take Varick up on deck for a little while, liebling?" * Morgan nods (Morgan) Have a word with Sorgi, he's come up with a plan for you to take the young man over to the mainland (HH) **Molly nods. It takes about five minutes for her and Varick to do this (HH) HH: Are we gettin' scolded for interducing her ladysh'p to a cert'n rude song? *he grins* * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) we have a great deal to talk about (HH) Go on th'n (Morgan) There's two ghosts on the island... for a start * HH nods (HH) One o' them throws pretty well * Morgan nods (Morgan) We can put them to rest... (HH) Seems like the best choice. Y' don't want to come home to a trashed 'ouse (Morgan) Thats where the first issue arises.... there are some... creatures on the island that have taken someone and have the body of one of the ghosts (HH) Animals (Morgan) No... * HH is frowning (HH) I: What sort of creatures, Morgan? (Morgan) part animal, part human, part Sidhe * HH stays quiet (HH) I: are they dangerous? Have you seen them? (Morgan) It certainly sounds that way... I've not seen them, but I'm told they feed on human blood * HH looks pale (HH) I: that sounds bad * Morgan nods (Morgan) For one of the ghosts to rest, his body needs burying, which means it needs rescuing from these... things (Morgan) and these things must be killed * HH looks at Inga, who takes his hand (HH) I: You are going to do that? (Morgan) they have a hostage who may well still be alive * HH taps his foot on the floor a moment (HH) Well I guess we 'av t' go rescue them then (Morgan) They're active at night, so we're going to do some recon in daylight before we do anything * HH nods, cracking his neck. Neither of these nervous habits Morgan has ever seen from his normally irreverent best friend (Morgan) this bothers you... (HH) It's _monsters_. Its the things we do all th' weird shit to avoid (Morgan) and I'm afraid this is where the really bad news starts (HH) Fantastic * Morgan nods (HH) **Inga squeezes his hand, looking more concerned for her husband than scared* (HH) What else? (Morgan) I'm something a monster myself (HH) *he grins, though it seems a little forced* That's just yer face, y' can't help that * Morgan looks at him (Morgan) I'm sorry my friend (HH) *he shrugs, still smiling* It's your parents fault, no' yours (HH) I: *she looks at HH* Heinzharold. Stop. * HH cracks his neck once more (HH) Go on (Morgan) Magic... (HH) What about it? (Morgan) Molly isn't the only one who has it * HH frowns deeply, looking lost (HH) How is this possible? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I'm stupid and cant leave well enough alone (HH) How long? (Morgan) Same time as Molly * HH is watching Morgan with this deep frown, as if his world has suddenly tilted on its axis (HH) You can heal people (Morgan) No... (HH) Then what? (HH) I: *she stays quiet, just gently holding HHs hand* (Morgan) I can control... temperature, heat... fire... * HH 's jaw sets firmly (HH) Fire. * Morgan nods slowly * HH grinds his teeth "You can control it fully, right?" (Morgan) You're wondering if I could lose control like Molly... (HH) Yes. (Morgan) Its happened once... every other time I've controlled it * HH pulls his hand from Ingas, and shoves his chair back (HH) I need some air. * Morgan nods (Morgan) whatever you need * HH walks out, letting the door slam shut. Inga watches the closed door a moment, then she looks at Morgan ** You're now known as Inga (Inga) It'll be alright * Morgan looks at the table (Morgan) I hope so... I need it to be * Inga stands, curtseying (Inga) Excuse me * Morgan nods (Morgan) of course * Inga follows her husband out (Inga) **Its very quiet for about three minutes until the door opens quietly ** You're now known as Molly * Molly flicks the lock on the door before coming to sit on the desk in front of him. She watches him with compassion written clearly in her expression. She speaks softly, but its gentle, not seductive "Come here, liebes herz" * Morgan shakes his head, burying his head in his hands * Molly gently strokes his hair "do you want me to go?" (Morgan) no * Molly just sits where she is, continuing the stroking. She says nothing (Morgan) I think I've lost him (Molly) No, liebling... I'm sure that won't be the case (Morgan) I'm not (Molly) I know (Molly) What do you need, liebling? (Morgan) I don't know * Molly continues stroking his hair, just giving him the space to talk (Morgan) I don't know what to do without him (Molly) I do not think you're there yet... (Morgan) I do (Molly) I know, it must feel hopeless * Morgan nods * Molly continues stroking his hair (Molly) You do not wish me to hold you? (Morgan) I don't think I could keep myself under control (Molly) You don't have to, liebling. I'm here. (Morgan) I need to * Molly inhales and exhales slowly (Molly) Whatever you need * Morgan nods * Molly just sits like this with him as the minutes run on, saying nothing, just being there for him. There's the noise of lunch being given to the first group, the ones due to start their watch at midday, which makes it twenty minutes before that. (Morgan) I don't know what to do (Molly) No... do you want me to find Inga and see if she has seen him? (Morgan) please * Molly stands, gently kissing his crown (Molly) Alright, my love. I'll let you know (Morgan) Thank you * Molly goes leaving him alone once more (Molly) **about three minutes pass* [He took Claudia and they've gone along the beach past the headland] (Morgan) [Alright] (Molly) [I am going to talk to Sorgi about the Ketch, and the possibility of making the journey to Tawstock for the night. If you need me, I will come back. As soon as you want me, all you need to do is to say] (Morgan) [alright] (Molly) **he hears the watch switch, and then lunch for everyone else before he hears from her again* [Do you wish me to bring you lunch?] (Morgan) [please] (Molly) **This is what she does, again entering quietly. She sets it down gently* I have sent Inga down to them. Varick is with James. Sorgi has asked whether to expect a trip to the mainland or you all going to the woods... *he hasn't had chance to tell her that idea yet* (Morgan) We need to survey the woods before the sun goes down * Molly nods, squaring her shoulders (Molly) Alright liebling, I will let you get on with your lunch * Morgan nods, eating quietly * Molly gently shuts the door as she goes. He isn't interrupted again until one o'clock when James brings Varick for his nap. ** You're now known as Varick * Varick and Captain Ulysses come straight over to Morgan, both climbing on him (Varick) J: Am I needed still, my lord? (Morgan) Not for now (Varick) **James goes off* * Varick hugs Morgan very tightly (Varick) Why are you sad? (Morgan) I'm upset and scared, thats all * Varick tucks his head under Morgan's chin (Varick) Its okay, I'm here now * Morgan nods slightly, kissing his crown (Varick) I will protect you, okay? (Varick) **Captain Ulysses wraps around Morgan's shoulders, purring (Morgan) I know (Varick) When will Molly come back? (Morgan) I'm not sure (Varick) Okay *he yawns* ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 6 July 2021 18:30:06 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea * Varick soon falls asleep in Morgan's lap, refusing to be put in bed unless Morgan will lie in there with him the whole time ((stays sat with him, or goes to lie down with him?)) (Morgan) C((stays where he is)) * Varick feels heavy very quick. The cat falls asleep too. Noone disturbs them during Varick's nap, and Morgan sits there for a hour under sleeping child and feline. At two, there's a tapping on the door. It awakens Varick, but Ulyseez snoozes on (Morgan) come ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) **Claudia comes in. She's very well-armed** We need to keep it as far from dusk as we can, just incase something goes awry* (Morgan) [Molly, could you come collect Varick please?] (Claudia) [I was just asking James to, so that I can come with you] * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) alright (Claudia) *Varick gets down* Are you going? * Morgan nods (Morgan) got some things to do (Claudia) **Varick sits on the couch, and the cat joins him** (Claudia) $Alright?$ (Morgan) $No$ (Morgan) I think we're just waiting for James (Claudia) **Molly and James arrive. She starts fastening on her sword belt* * Morgan nods, strapping on his weaponry (Claudia) $letting her go?$ (Morgan) $dont see me having a choice$ (Claudia) Come on then, let's get this done. * Morgan nods * Claudia leads the way. Molly says she'll catch them up. He and Claudia walk the hall alone (Claudia) I've told him he isn't coming with us right now. (Morgan) Right (Claudia) Noone can afford to be distracted by any of this when we're out there * Morgan nods (Claudia) As far as I know, they are staying on The Rose tonight (Morgan) He hates me now (Claudia) No he doesn't * Claudia starts to clang her way up the stairs (Morgan) if you say so (Claudia) I know so, because I've spoken to him * Morgan shrugs slightly (Claudia) Are you sure you don't want to leave her behind? You're going to be distracted as it is, are you going to be dreadful if you've got her out there too? (Morgan) [Blossom, I think you should stay here] (Morgan) You're probably right (Claudia) [What if someone gets hurt?] (Morgan) [We should be fine, we're just going for a look] (Claudia) [Is it a command?] (Morgan) [if it needs to be] * Claudia looks over at Sorgi, who is carrying two shovels and some old hammocks that would usually be used if someone was being buried at sea (Claudia) [Alright, liebling... just... I love you.] (Morgan) [I love you too] (Morgan) Alright, she's staying here * Claudia glances at him (Claudia) We'll be within a mile anyway (Claudia) **Sorgi comes over** Just the three of us? * Morgan nods (Claudia) Tunnels or cliff path? (Morgan) Cliff path... I want room to move if we need it * Claudia nods. They head across the shingle and then up the long path. As they get near the top, he can see HH and Inga sat on the beach below, near the waters edge * Morgan scowls * Claudia catches sight of it (Claudia) Go easy on him. (Morgan) I don't blame him in the slightest (Claudia) Go easy on yourself too (Morgan) That I can't do (Claudia) You need to. You have people relying on you. (Morgan) And I let them down (Claudia) No, you haven't (Claudia) **the weather is dry at least, and the routes around the farm and house are familiar. The woods, once they get to it, is another matter, they're far from where he traversed them from house to dock last time. With the map and Sorgis exploration, they go into the trees to find the fairy circle ** You're now known as andSorgiboth * andSorgiboth and Sorgi both have drawn swords and are watching carefully all around. It's not particularly dark, but its surprisingly dense, and it will be hard to fight in ** You're now known as Claudia (Morgan) This'll make things difficult (Claudia) Very. I'm beginning to like the idea of just razing it. * Morgan nods (Morgan) so am I (Claudia) S: The wood is too valuable to waste though * Claudia rolls her eyes at Morgan * Morgan shrugs (Claudia) **He starts to get the feeling of being watched as they must be nearing the circle * Morgan shudders, looking round (Claudia) **There's nothing to see * Claudia says "hmm, what's this?" and she holds out some black fur to him (Morgan) I didn't describe them, did I? (Claudia) No (Claudia) **the watched feeling gets strong, and Claudia is obviously feeling it too because she's now looking around more ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 6 July 2021 19:38:38 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea (Claudia) ((Test)) * Morgan moves behind a tree, crouching down and scanning the surroundings * Claudia and Sorgi do likewise, but it quickly becomes apparent there's nothing to see (Morgan) We going to scout ahead or just get on with exhuming the girl? (Claudia) Up to you, but we should recover the bodies we easily can before we go * Morgan nods (Claudia) S: which will it be? (Morgan) I want to know where this lair is... (Claudia) **he has a pretty good idea in relation to the fairy circle based on where O'Flannigan put the corn* (Morgan) Alright, lets get the girl and her father sorted, then we can get them buried together (Claudia) **Sorgi leads them to the circle whilst the sensation of being watched remains. Its 8 feet diameter within the mushrooms, and the stone circle is another two feet out. From one tree there is a noose that has fared better against the elements and fauna than the body it dispatched. Beneath the noose is the pearly white skeleton of the last owner of Lundy. * Morgan holds his hand out for a shovel (Claudia) **Sorgi gives him one, and Claudia keeps lookout (Claudia) **The digging takes a while, starting at the centre. It becomes simple and repetitive quickly, but then his thoughts wander to Heinzharold digging like this to bury Dietlinde and Jana. To bury the assassin. Heinzharold trying to keep Adalbrecht calm about Morgan's disappearance. Heinzharold having held it together for three weeks until finally Claudia was there and he went to pieces. Heinzharold waiting and waiting for years for his best friend to come back. * Claudia is also keeping an eye on Morgan's expression and well-being * Morgan scowls as he digs (Claudia) How you doing, Morgan? * Morgan grunts (Morgan) fine (Claudia) **His shovel hits something with a clang. * Morgan starts trying to find the edges of the object (Claudia) **its a bone * Morgan starts clearing earth around it, making the hole wider (Claudia) **Thigh, pelvis... they've obviously found what they were looking for (Morgan) Alright... lets get her out of here (Claudia) **This is what they do. Sorgi crosses himself then lays out the old hammock, and they carefully and solemnly remove all the bones of the murdered little girl who appears to have been around Varick's age when the Sidhe had her sacrificed * Claudia is still keeping a careful watch of the area, but she looks over to check on Morgan (Claudia) S: Are we taking them the mile to the church now, or back to the house? (Morgan) Lets get this done, she deserves to rest (Claudia) **next they repeat the process with her Father. The woods still feel like they're being watched, but nothing happens. They carry the remains through the woods and out of the other side. This is part of the island he hasn't seen yet, but the orchard is very familiar, just like the one in Molly's dream. (Claudia) ** On their right, quite a few cottages and beyond them Fisherman's Cove. Ahead he can see the church tower of St Helen's, and it is in this direction they progress * Claudia looks around "Aside from all the supernatural bullshit, it's not a bad rock you've got yourself" (Morgan) Once we've dealt with these things, the supernatural bullshit won't be here * Morgan frowns * Claudia looks at him (Claudia) The bits we can't learn to live with wont be here. * Morgan shrugs slightly (Claudia) **The island is actually very pretty, as is the church. They get to the graveyard without any trouble (Claudia) S: Any place in particular, m'lord? (Morgan) We need to find a Hemsworth (Claudia) **the graveyard is small, and they find Agatha Hemsworth easily, beloved wife of Richard, mother of Charlotte. The Ketch may well be named for her as it is called "Agatha's Abundance" * Morgan nods (Morgan) here * Claudia offers to do the digging this time ((lets her take his place?)) * Morgan nods, handing the shovel over before looking round * Claudia and Sorgi dig. The church is much like any other, there are no recent flowers. It makes him think of Dietlinde and Jana's graves, which thanks to Molly and David will now still have Lily Of The Valley flowers after the remembrance service on monday. But it wont be long until those flowers are gone too. By the time Sorgi and Claudia hit the wood, he's back to brooding on his best friend who so lovingly cared for Dietlinde and Jana's final rest. * Claudia calls to him with the impatience of one who has already called him once already * Morgan looks at her (Morgan) what? (Claudia) We're ready if you want to say a few words * Morgan nods slightly, coming to crouch by the grave (Claudia) **They have laid both hammocks in together, just waiting to be covered (Morgan) I hope you both find peace now you're all together * Claudia and Sorgi just wait for his instructions (Morgan) Alright, lets get them settled in (Claudia) **They do so. The filling is much quicker that the digging. Soon they are all done (Claudia) Best get the headstone re-engraved. They can do that without removing it, if you get someone good * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm sure we can find someone for that * Claudia nods. Sorgi comes to stand a little closer to her than one might expect, and gives her an indecipherable look, which she nods at (Claudia) S: Back through the woods, or along the coast? (Morgan) You have any particular desire to go back through the woods? (Claudia) Yes, I really love the feeling of being watched by someone or something I cant see (!) * Morgan nods (Claudia) **Theres a tinkling of what sounds like metal windchime* * Morgan frowns, looking round * Claudia frowns, looking around (Claudia) **Sorgi also looks** I dont see a wind chime anywhere * Morgan scowls (Claudia) Me eithee (Morgan) Its not the first time I've heard it... (Claudia) Let's get walking, we've been gone a while. It happened at your wedding too * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Claudia) **Sorgi seems happy enough carrying the shovels** (Claudia) Any idea what it is? (Morgan) No (Claudia) **Assuming he hasn't moved, this route will take them past Heinzharold* (Claudia) Weird * Morgan shrugs (Claudia) **they make their way past the cottages and down into the cove, joining the soft sand of the beach. The weather is holding, it must be after four. He estimates he's exactly a mile from the ship when he hears [let's try one last time. Liebes herz, can you hear me?] (Morgan) [I hear you] (Claudia) [Oh good. Heinzharold wants to talk to you.] (Morgan) [We're on our way back] (Claudia) [He has gone up to the farmhouse. He wanted to shear another couple of sheep.] (Morgan) [Alright, I'll find him] * Morgan looks at Claudia. I need to go to the farmhouse (Claudia) [Are you alright?] (Morgan) [aye] (Claudia) Want company? (Morgan) No... someone wants to talk to me (Claudia) **Sorgi looks confused** we would have gone right past it going the other way, m'lord (Morgan) Ah... I knew I'd forgotten to tell you something (Claudia) S: what's that, m'lord? * Claudia is smiling (Morgan) Molly and I... we can communicate over distance (Claudia) Apart from the hot coffee, this is my favourite (Claudia) S: *he mulls this over* I've never heard of that as one of Theus' gifts... * Claudia winks at Morgan (Claudia) S: ... but I suppose if two souls are strongly connected, He might grant them that? * Morgan shrugs (Claudia) $Vaticines... what can ya do?$ (Morgan) $bit of mental gymnastics there$ (Claudia) $almost romantic. Yuck$ (Morgan) If you'll excuse me... (Claudia) **they both nod. He faintly hears "Are you alright, Claude? Reminded you of your parents, I think" * Morgan heads up to the farmhouse ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** You are now disconnected