------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Thursday, 27 January 2022 12:53:02 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) **they collect their things and lock up before walking across the grass towards the cliff path. She stops at the spot with the best view, looking around** (Molly) I have to say, I rather like it here (Morgan) oh? (Molly) If it were just us, no commitments elsewhere, I could be happy here (Molly) We would get a fishing community * Morgan nods (Molly) We would get a fishing community established again, trade with the mainland, maybe a school, as you said… * Molly watches his profile (Molly) I could maybe learn to be a midwife, you could build some ships here... (Morgan) Shipbuilding? No, I don't think I could do that (Molly) Whyever not? You helped build the next ship (Morgan) Yes, but only a small part (Molly) You could oversee it, or work on the designs, or just run the harbour * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye I sppose (Molly) It would certainly be safer than the things we have planned (Morgan) Maybe * Molly nods a little (Molly) Still, that is not what life has in store for us (Morgan) No, I'm afraid not * Molly nods, taking his hand for the walk down (Molly) Would you want that? Or would you miss Eisen too much? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I dont know actually * Molly nods (Molly) You'd have Varick and I... * Morgan nods (Molly) **The Rose is already being prepared to sail when they arrive at around eleven. Sorgi spots them, and is waiting on deck. (Molly) S: Good morning, your Excellencies (Morgan) Sorgi... (Molly) S: A pleasant night I hope? * Morgan nods (Morgan) you? (Molly) S: Peaceful, and the men enjoyed playing around on the beach * Molly smiles, watching them * Morgan nods (Morgan) good... (Molly) M'lord would you like to take second dogs watch in the nest ((6-8pm)) today? (Morgan) Providing thats alright with my wife... * Molly nods, smiling at him "That's no trouble, my love" * Morgan noves (Morgan) alright then (Molly) **sorgi nods too, and they're soon underway to the study** (Molly) Are you looking forward to being up there in the cold dark night, mon petit chou? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) its just part of the job * Molly nods (Molly) I am looking forward to being back at sea. It has been a long two months since we properly sailed * Morgan nods (Morgan) that it has * Molly squeezes his hand before they get to the door (Molly) Liebes herz? (Morgan) aye? (Molly) Thank you for last night, I had a wonderful time with you (Morgan) as did I blossom * Molly smiles, blushing a little. Heinzharold opens the door, looking them over (Molly) HH: Back again then. Y' musta known I was gettin' coffee (Morgan) fairly safe bet really (Molly) **HH lets them in as he goes out. Varick is glad to see them coming to hug them Inga is sat on the window seat. (Molly) V: Heinzharold hugged Captain Ulysses and didnt sneeze (Morgan) Thats good (Molly) V: Captain Ulysses is happy, it made him sad when Heinzharold sneezed (Morgan) did he think it meant HeinzHarold doesn't like him? * Molly nods ** You're now known as Varick (Varick) He was sad (Varick) **Molly goes to talk to Inga ((attention?)) (Morgan) ((nowhere in particular)) (Varick) **There's a little giggling. The cat comes in to demand a fuss, Varick wants to show him some drawings, and the HH comes back with the coffee. Inga goes to help Molly unpack their bags, so Morgan ends up helping Varick draw with more accurate perspective whilst drinkin his coffee, and HH sits on the couch singing songs to the cat baking bread on his chest about other cats. There's a knock on the door (Morgan) Come in (Varick) **Florrie comes running ahead, looking happy and well-rested** Hello, ballhead! (Varick) **HH snorts, fussing the cat. Alice follows in carrying a plant pot** (Morgan) Well good morning little lady (Varick) **She comes to sit in his lap, hugging him. Varick glances at them before continuing drawing at the table Alice sets the parsley on** A: We're a little early, sorry (Varick) F: Sleep. No wobbly. * Morgan looks at Alice (Morgan) that sounds encouraging (Varick) **Alice smiles** The best night's sleep I've had in years. I was asleep not long after you left, an earthquake could have shook the island and I wouldn't have heard it! * Morgan nods (Morgan) good (Varick) A: We were going to come up to the manor quite early, but we overslept (Morgan) that must've been nice... (Varick) A: You didn't sleep well? (Varick) **HH starts a new, quiet song to the cat** (Morgan) I meant as a change to the interrupted nights (Varick) A: Very. Sleep deprivation is such a grind. (Varick) **Molly and Inga come back in, greeting the newcomers before going to get lunch** * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I can't say I've known any different for a long while now (Varick) A: I started getting it around the time I started increasing * Varick looks to Morgan (Varick) What does In Creasing mean? (Morgan) When the woman is going to have a baby (Morgan) Their tummy gets bigger, like Elsie (Varick) **Florrie watches Varick from under Morgan's chin** Like this **Florrie takes a deep breath and holds it, sticking her tummy out as far as she can** * Varick nods, then pokes her gently is the stomach. The air splutters out and she starts laughing. This makes HH and Alice laugh too * Morgan chuckles (Varick) **Florrie looks up at Morgan. That little look that seeks his approval is very much like Jana used to look at him** Again? (Morgan) If you want to * Varick and Florrie do this a few times, the children's laughter only gets louder, and Florrie's noises become more silly (Varick) **HH watches them, then gestures $okay?$ (Morgan) $surprisingly$ (Varick) **The women bring lunch in and they all gather around the desk. Florrie gives Molly the parsley, and Molly thanks her, watching her with a smile** (Varick) F: Good for fish. (Morgan) They like it do they? (Varick) F: *she laughs* No, ball-head, for eating fish! (Varick) **Molly bites her lip at this, but HH starts chuckling** (Morgan) What, you use it instead of a fork? (Varick) **Florrie sighs as if this is the silliest thing ever, then kisses Morgan's cheek before getting down and going to HH and the cat** (Varick) **Molly watches Morgan a moment** * Morgan raises an eyebrow (Morgan) I believe thats me told (Varick) A: Sit at the table, Florrie. **HH puts the cat down and sits up. Florrie climbs onto his lap now** (Varick) [Are you alright?] ** You're now known as Alice (Morgan) [Aye] (Alice) **Lunch starts, and there's plenty of noisy chatter. Molly watches them all whilst eating** (Alice) I brought the mirror with us, you said there's a way to talk with it? (Morgan) Blossom, would you grab the other half of this mirror so we can show Alice how it works? (Alice) **she uses her napkin then quietly pushes her chair back. She's back a few minutes later with it, putting it at his side and giving his shoulder a gentle squeeze before sitting again (Morgan) Thank you blossom... (Morgan) My understanding of it is... these two parts are permanently connected so... whatever is in front of this one, you would see in yours... (Morgan) and vice versa (Alice) Like with the paper (Morgan) Exactly... thats how we can see the notes, because its in front of the mirror (Alice) And you can hear too? (Alice) **Florrie takes it out of Alice's pocket, looking into it "See ceiling." * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, you can (Alice) **on the mirror in front of him he can see Florrie making faces * Morgan lifts it, showing Alice * Alice smiles. Florrie turns her face from the mirror reflecting her mother to Alice herself and back (Alice) Where did they come from? (Morgan) probably a mirror maker... (Alice) **Florrie takes it to Morgan pointing this mirror face to face at the other. There's an unpleasant high pitch noise and his fingers feel wet * Morgan twists his away (Alice) **Florrie drops the slippery mirror in her hands. HH who is sat closest is quick as a whip to catch it before it hits the floor, though Morgan can see pain in his expression (Morgan) $You alright?$ (Alice) **Florrie looks worried (Alice) $might be cut$ (Alice) **HH gets up, smiling** Slippery little thing, I'll get this one dried up (Morgan) HeinzHarold, would you take our part of the mirror and put it away? Molly can show you where to put it (Alice) $great minds$ (Alice) **Molly gets up, taking HH with her to the bedroom * Morgan looks at Florrie (Morgan) Dont worry little lady, no harm done (Alice) **Florrie is still looking around warily. * Morgan opens his arms (Alice) Florrie, it's fine. I was curious about that too (Alice) **She comes to him as easily as she would someone she had known her whole life (Alice) **he feels the prickle of magic on the back of his neck ** * Morgan lifts her onto his lap (Alice) **She snuggles into him** (Alice) **Molly and HH come back out, Molly carrying the mirror which she gives to Alice** They are very useful, and it would be nice to know how you are getting along here on Lundy (Alice) HH, loud mutter: Morgan's Rock. (Morgan) Its not called Morgans Rock (Alice) HH: Funny, I've 'eard me, Claudia, Molly, Inga, Sorgi and Varick all call it that. (Alice) F: **she looks at Morgan** Called Morgan's Sock? * Alice and the others laugh. Molly watches Morgan and Florrie as she sips her coffee * Morgan smiles at her (Morgan) its not called that either (Alice) F: Why? (Morgan) Because it already had a name before I got it (Alice) V: Why can't it have a new name now that you have it? * Morgan opens his mouth briefly and shuts it again (Morgan) I don't know (Alice) V: You got me, now I can be Koertig because you're my Papa. (Alice) [He has a point...] (Morgan) Well, yes... but you're still Varick... (Alice) F: **she leans back to look at Morgan* My father called Edward but I still gonna be Florrie. (Morgan) Yes (Alice) V: Edward is a boy's name. Florrie is a nickname for a boy or a girl. (Alice) F: *she shakes her head* Girl's name. (Alice) V: *he watches her* It's a boys name too! F: Is not! **This point of contention has both children frowning at each other, and Varick goes to sit on Molly's lap** (Alice) **Molly smiles slightly at Morgan** * Morgan looks at Alice (Morgan) You looking forward to getting that island fixed up? * Alice looks at the children a moment before smiling "Yes I am. It's got a lot of potential" (Alice) **he notices Varick is sticking his tongue out at Florrie** * Morgan nods, looking at Varick (Morgan) Going to be a good amount fo work though (Alice) **Varick pushes up his nose like a pig** (Alice) I dont mind that (Morgan) [by any chance is Florrie making faces at Varick?] * Morgan nods (Alice) [Very unladylike ones, yes] (Morgan) [So is Varick] (Alice) **A quick glance shows him Florrie has her fingers pulling her eyes down and pulling outwards at the sides of her mouth** (Morgan) You two realise if the wind changes you'll get stuck like that? (Alice) **Varick goes cross-eyed now** (Alice) **HH glances at the kids** 's true, that's what 'appened to Morgan and Claudia (Alice) **Varick and Florrie start giggling** (Morgan) No, thats just because we deal with you... (Alice) **They all laugh. Molly watches Florrie and Morgan a moment before looking away** Alice, I have the ledgers for you, and a key for the manor, if you wouldn't mind seeing to having it cleaned on occasion? * Alice nods, assuring her that is no issue. The children are soon finished eating and find the cotton reel to play with the cat. HH is soon down on the floor playing with them whilst Inga tidied and Molly, Morgan and Alice stay at the table (Alice) [Do you wish to tell her about the money?] (Morgan) [Where is it?] (Alice) [Under the servants dining room] * Morgan speaks quietly (Morgan) the money we spoke of... its, in piratical style, under the floor in the servants dining room of the main house * Alice looks relieved "Thank you" (Morgan) [Can you recall how much was there?] (Alice) [She gives him a figure down to the cent that is in excess of five hundred and seventy guilders] (Morgan) There's a bit more there than you asked for, but thats what was there anyway * Alice nods "It'll be paid back as soon as I can" (Morgan) as and when, Alice. (Alice) M: *she sips her coffee, watching Morgan* (Alice) Thank you, I appreciate it (Alice) **one of the crewmen comes down and knocks on the door** M'lord, Cap'n wants to know if you're wanting to delay until tomorrow? * Morgan sighs (Morgan) No, we can't... (Alice) **The crewman bows and goes. Behind Morgan, HH is crawling on the floor and Florrie is patting him and calling "Nice Kitty" and Varick is riding on his back** * Morgan sighs (Morgan) I suppose that means its time to part (Alice) M: We're cutting it fine getting Doctor Rosenkrantz to Insel for the Fish Festival as it is, I do not think we can afford a delay. (Alice) Rosenkrantz? Like Sebastian Rosenkrantz? (Alice) **Molly glances at Morgan with surprise** * Morgan nods slowly (Morgan) you know him? (Alice) I know of him, he has a ship that's often in Kursk * Morgan nods (Alice) Amaranth Nightingale, she is called (Alice) **The children and Heinzharold are still playing** (Morgan) Interesting name * Alice nods "unusual" * Morgan nods (Alice) **Molly goes over to HH, speaking very quietly when he is stood up. Then she gets a piece of paper and starts writing something down** (Alice) Perhaps you will be back in Avalon in the spring or summer? (Morgan) Maybe... I'm not sure, our schedule is... tight to say the least * Alice nods "we can talk with the mirrors, that will be nice" * Morgan nids (Morgan) absolutely (Alice) **HH starts to herd the children out towards the stairs, and Molly follows on with the piece of paper. Alice has the ledgers and the keys. They are soon up on deck, the crew standing by ready to go, and Sorgi and Claudia waiting patiently. Alice gives Morgan a hug "Thank you for everything. I hope it goes well with Florrie's father" (Morgan) I'll let you know (Alice) **Florrie gives brief hugs to the others, but it's obviously Morgan she's waiting for. Molly stays fairly close by** (Alice) F: Got to go now ** You're now known as Florrie * Morgan kneels down to her level (Morgan) yes, I have * Florrie hugs him tight (Florrie) I will miss you (Morgan) I'll miss you too * Florrie doesn't seem to be letting go (Florrie) [You need help?] (Morgan) Come on little lady, your mother needs your help with the island * Florrie just gets tighter (Morgan) [Aye, looks like I do] (Florrie) **Alice calls her. Molly goes to Alice, talking loudly enough for Florrie to hear "Alice, could you and Florrie do something for me when you go to the manor? I think these plants are all in the herb garden, but could you check for me? If they aren't, I will send seeds. Or if there are any other seeds Florrie would like, just let me know" * Florrie turns her head away from Morgan, loosening her grip "Seeds?" * Morgan smiles, letting her go (Florrie) **Alice takes the list** I wouldn't know about most of them, but Florrie will help find the plants, I'm sure * Florrie goes over to Alice "See list of plants?" * Morgan stands up * Florrie says bye before holding on tight to her list as she and Alice go down onto the beach where she waves up as the crew get the gang plank away and Sorgi gives the order. (Florrie) **Varick comes to be picked up, and Molly stands on Morgan's other side with a gentle hand in the small of his back. They wave. Florrie is torn between waving and the list** (Florrie) V: I wish Florrie could live with us. (Morgan) Even though you were squabbling? (Florrie) V: That doesn't mean you don't love someone, Papa. (Morgan) No, it doesn't (Florrie) **Molly watches both of her menfolk a moment before the wind suddenly catches the newly unfurled sails and the Rose moves out at speed. Varick shouts "Bye, Morgan's Rock! We'll come back soon" (Florrie) **HH grins at Morgan** My work 'ere is done. * Morgan sighs (Florrie) *Claudia snorts* makes a change from anywhere else you've ever been! (Florrie) **Molly gently rubs his back with her thumb. Florrie trots along the sand towards the cliff path, Alice following her** (Florrie) [What do you need right now?] (Morgan) [I need a drink] ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) Right Mauschen, nap time. Heinzharold, Inga, thank you for having him last night, we'll catch up later. Liebes herz, would you carry him down? * Morgan nods, taking one last look at the headland before picking Varick up and carrying him to the study (Molly) **Varick is very good about getting his boots off and lying down, and Molly is waiting for him with a large measure of scotch in a glass that she hands to him (Molly) Would you like me to find somewhere to be a little while, liebling? (Morgan) No, its fine * Morgan downs half the measure (Molly) Are you going back on deck? **she brings the bottle, holding it in her lap as she sits on the couch** (Morgan) Not for a while, no * Molly nods, shuffling up so there's more space for him to sit on lie on it (Molly) Come here, my love... * Morgan nods, going and sitting down (Molly) Would it help to listen to my heart, or lay your head on my thigh so I might stroke your hair? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I don't think so (Molly) Alright liebling **she checks how much is in his glass before offering to top it up** * Morgan nods * Molly does so before drinking a mouthful from the bottle and sticking the cork back in. She sits quietly beside him, just giving him her presence * Morgan sighs, sitting back (Morgan) That was more difficult than I anticipated (Molly) Because she would not let go? (Morgan) Partly * Molly nods (Molly) What is the rest? (Morgan) Leaving her behind was tough... * Molly uncorks the bottle, sipping from it again (Molly) Harder than when she left the cottages... * Morgan nods * Molly nods (Molly) ... because this was _you_ leaving her, not her leaving you... (Morgan) Could be (Molly) You wish she could travel to Eisen with us? (Morgan) To a point, aye * Molly nods (Molly) I think you would feel most of this even if she looked completely different (Morgan) you think? * Molly nods (Molly) She is sweet, amusing, very vibrant. She is very keen on you, and she is your blood. Look how deeply you loved Varick, and his relationship to you is only **she adds up** third cousin once removed, I believe * Morgan frowns (Molly) What is wrong, my love? (Morgan) He is not _only_ that (Molly) Well not now, obviously. But back then, when we were still considering the adoption and the only link was by blood. Now he is your son. * Morgan nods (Molly) I was making a comparison of the relationships in the early stages. I was not implying you love her more than you love Varick. * Morgan nods, downing his drink * Molly watches him a moment, then she just refills the glass, takes a mouthful from the bottle and closes it * Molly takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly (Molly) I'm going to spend some time writing my nightmare and then put together what we know about Eckname this afternoon * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly nods, fiddling with the bottle in her lap (Molly) There's nothing more I can do? I cannot use the magic? (Morgan) No... I will be alright (Molly) I don't doubt that * Morgan nods, sipping his drink (Molly) Would you like me to sing? * Morgan nods (Morgan) that might help * Molly does so. She works through quite a variety of different songs in Avalonian, and the bottle is no longer fidgeted with, but she does keep her eye on the level, topping it up a little when it gets empty * Morgan stretches * Molly watches him "perhaps Heinzharold would like to train for a little while?" * Morgan nods (Morgan) thats a good idea * Molly nods, getting up and putting the scotch back where it lives (Molly) Could you let Inga know I'll be ready to catch up in about fifteen minutes? * Morgan nods, finishing his drink and getting up (Morgan) will do * Molly nods, watching him with a little smile (Molly) I'll be here if you need me * Morgan nods before heading out the door to go find HeinzHarold ** You're now known as Heinzharoldi ** You're now known as HH * HH is found near the prow with Inga (Morgan) I'm sorry to interrupt... * HH turns round (HH) What can I do y' for? (Morgan) I could do with burning off some energy... wondered if you'd be up for some training * HH watches Inga a moment (HH) *he looks to Morgan* Gimme five, yeah? (Morgan) Of course... Inga, Molly says she'll be ready to catch up in about fifteen minutes (HH) **Inga just makes a slight Mmhmm noise** * Morgan frowns briefly (Morgan) if you'd rather, I'll go find Claudia, its fine * HH rubs her shoulder "it's fine. Someone needs to throw up a bit, then I'll send her down to Molly for some fixin'" * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Morgan heads away, down to the ballroom * HH arrives about five minutes after Morgan does (HH) Alright, ready * Morgan nods, drawing his sword * HH rolls his neck before doing likewise and bowing (HH) Need yer arse kicked? (Morgan) Probably * HH doesn't hold back like Claudia did this morning, pushing Morgan hard. It's all the stuff that has always made people realise that the silly, occasionally sappy, Heinzharold the joker is actually an excellent swordsman (HH) ((How on form is Morgan?)) (Morgan) ((A bit off)) * HH breaks off a moment (HH) Come on man, don't make me do y' a mischief we'll need to tell yer wife about * Morgan closes his eyes, breathing slowly before opening them again and nodding * HH continues as he was (HH) ((Any better?)) (Morgan) ((yeah)) (HH) ((As good as he can be?)) (Morgan) ((yeah)) * HH starts grinning (HH) Come on sweetheart, yer sister kicks my arse better than you (Morgan) catty, HeinzHarold... (HH) She is, but she's got great bubbies * Morgan frowns (Morgan) This works on most does it? (HH) Nah, save this f' men with no sisters, just incase I mighta gotten meself in trouble * Morgan nods slightly * HH grins (HH) Yer brother would do a better job (Morgan) We both know that isn't true (HH) If she weren't yer wife an' she was doing that fancy schmancy dancey thingy I might be in a bit o' trouble * Morgan nods (Morgan) distracting, isn't it * HH nods (HH) Claudia is good a' it, but it's kinda like if I was watching our Ruth do it... * Morgan laughs (Morgan) I know what you mean (HH) I love Claudia t' death, but it's more like she's another guy, y'know? * Morgan nods (HH) Y' done, or y' gonna go a better job than yer great grandma? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) I'm done (HH) Good job, wasn' she that one who lived to ninety then decided she wasn't having any of that civil war nonsense and died th' day before? * Morgan nods (Morgan) Decided she wasn't mucking about with any of it (HH) Sounds pretty fierce * HH sticks his sword on a table before lying on his back sprawled out on the floor, spent and breathing hard (HH) Good night? ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 28 January 2022 22:23:34 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (HH) ((C&p pls)) (Morgan) I'm done (Morgan) Good job, wasn' she that one who lived to ninety then decided she wasn't having any of that civil war nonsense and died th' day before? (Morgan) * Morgan nods (Morgan) Decided she wasn't mucking about with any of it (Morgan) Sounds pretty fierce (Morgan) * HH sticks his sword on a table before lying on his back sprawled out on the floor, spent and breathing hard (Morgan) Good night? (Morgan) * HH has quit ( (Morgan) Mostly, aye * HH nods (HH) Tha's good (Morgan) you? (HH) Not much to report. Gotta behave on babysitting duty * Morgan nods * HH turns his head to look at Morgan "No bums were mentioned t' Varick" * Morgan nods (Morgan) good (HH) Inga 'ad questions about it though (Morgan) oh? (HH) Had to grab compliment and distract her (Morgan) why? (HH) Was givin' me a telling off **he grins** 'Pparently you would ne'er be laughing about bums, so it musta been all me (Morgan) To be fair, I wasn't really talking about them (HH) So rather than keep gettin' scolded, I thought I'd distract her * Morgan nods (Morgan) it work? * HH nods (HH) Easily. Best way out of a scoldin' from my lil darlin * Morgan nods * HH grins at the ceiling "Makes 'er all blushing and giggling, and my troubles all go away" (Morgan) If only all troubles were that easily dealt with * HH looks at him (HH) Why, whatcha done? (Morgan) Nothing. (HH) What's on yer noggin? (Morgan) Nothing really... Molly was saying she could be happy on the island, no responsibilities et cetera...and we always seem to find ourselves danger (HH) Yeah? * Morgan nods (HH) Considering it? (Morgan) No (HH) Just worryin' she's unhappy? (Morgan) aye... and about whatever trouble I attract in the future * HH shrugs (HH) What's started this off again? (Morgan) There's been nothing supernatural happened at the Torrington estate the entire time I've not been there... (HH) Mebbie it's all over there now? (Morgan) Maybe it wasn't _there_ that was causing them to come... (HH) We didn' encounter anything but the fate witch though. (Morgan) She was a powerful one too... (HH) Not powerful enough t' see Elsie survivin' * Morgan scratches his chin (Morgan) she could... she could also see her die (HH) So what made it unseeable? (Morgan) it seems Molly doesn't strictly stick to what she's supposed to do * HH nods "alright" (HH) Yer more equipped than most for handling any weird stuff than most though (Morgan) now, yes (HH) She's pretty capable too * Morgan nods (HH) You worried yer puttin' her in danger? (Morgan) all of you * HH watches him (HH) Not gonna go AWOL on us, are you? (Morgan) No. If I go somewhere you'll know where it is and why * HH nods (HH) Good, b'cause we need you (Morgan) Nah, you'd do fine without me (HH) Horseshit. (Morgan) Not at all * HH looks serious (HH) Lived it for two an' a half years, so don't be thinkin' you know best (Morgan) You don't give yourself enough credit (HH) We need you b'cause you're family * Morgan nods slightly (HH) **he grins** B'sides, I don't have enough strength in me t' look after Varick and Molly for ya (Morgan) no? (HH) I get th' feelin' the grab compliment an' distract thing wouldn't work as well on Molly, I'd get scolded a lot * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm inclined to agree (HH) Think you should test it, for science. (Morgan) Not my style I'm afraid (Morgan) That Eckname fella wrote a book in Avalonian... (HH) Another supernatural one? * Morgan nods (Morgan) A story of a ship that gets wrecked after getting caught in an area of totally calm sea... (HH) Huh. Dead zone? * Morgan nods (Morgan) Really outdid himself with the name he used this time (HH) Wassat? (Morgan) A. Lee. Yus... * HH snorts (HH) Bloody 'ell (Morgan) I'm wondering if Darius is his name though... (HH) Whysat? (Morgan) He put a note in for the former owners of the island... signed it with a D. (HH) Or mebbie he was using the Darius name when he met them? (Morgan) Maybe (HH) Any other clues? (Morgan) Nothing terribly new (HH) From what y' said before this is like fifty years ago though. Eckname is gonna be dead by now * Morgan nods (Morgan) he had contact with a Duke back home... there might be some records there * HH nods (HH) Yensid still on it? (Morgan) last I checked * HH nods (HH) He's good at it. If we 'ad more time I'd go snoop meself * Morgan nods (HH) Howdya find out about the latest book? * Morgan smiles slightly (Morgan) dreamed it (HH) Dreaming about books is better than yer nightmares, if a bit more boring! (Morgan) Didn't dream about books... I just happened to be reading it in my dream before other things occurred (HH) Bit weird to remember a detail like that (Morgan) I remember most things * HH nods (HH) Need t' track the book down, read what y' didn't read in the dream? (Morgan) Molly's got it * HH nods (HH) Mebbie something interestin' will come from it. Anything else useful in yer dream? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) Name Lightcliffe mean anything to you? (HH) Nope, sorry. Sounds Avalonian * HH looks thoughtful * Morgan nods (HH) We know Eckname is ackshully Eisen at all? (Morgan) No, I suppose not (HH) Want me t' spend some time puttin' it all together with Molly later? I know she likes this sorta thing (Morgan) since you're brighter than me, aye (HH) Yep *he grins* (HH) Bright enough t' notice that special drink from Avebury wasn' on the shelf last night * Morgan nods (Morgan) That stuff is dangerous * HH looks at him (HH) Dangerous good, or dangerous bad? (Morgan) Bit of both... a woman could get taken advantage of if she didn't know about it (HH) Yer friend wasn' joking about his wife near on ridin' him to death then? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) no * HH grins (HH) Yer gonna hand some of that over, right? (Morgan) I believe Molly is informing your wife of its effects before doing so (HH) Needs a warnin', does it? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I reckon so * HH grins (HH) Glad y' brought it with you from Avebury now? * Morgan nods (HH) Was tempted t' come on up to the manor, make a nuisance of meself and hang around by the fire with you (Morgan) We weren't inside * HH gives him a disbelieving look (HH) Yeah right, it was bloody cold last night, clear skies see? Inga and I saw two shooting stars from the window seat * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) alright * HH looks at him (HH) Does it stop them feelin' the cold too? (Morgan) Makes them more occupied with something else... * HH sniggers (HH) Shouldn' really be surprised at this point, should I? (Morgan) Probably not * HH grins "Jus' imagining you being ridden to death and us findin' you frozen stiff in the morning" * Morgan snorts * HH groans "I didn' mean stiff stiff!" (Morgan) No, I'm sure (HH) Did y' do anything other than swive each other stupid? (Morgan) played some music, talked... tested a theory about if she can heal damage done by my magic... which she can * HH nods "good t' know" * Morgan nods (Morgan) Claudia was furious about it * HH glances around before whispering "Time o' the month" ** You are now disconnected