**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Apr 19 21:27:58 2022 Apr 19 21:27:58 * Morgan (~mads@news-iMac.lan) has joined Apr 19 21:28:17 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 19 21:28:17 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Apr 19 21:28:25 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 19 21:30:15 *The coach arrives not long later, one marked with the Koertig crest. From a window he sees Walder opening the door for the passengers Apr 19 21:30:30 [they're here] Apr 19 21:32:09 * MollyK comes out of the drawing room, briefly checking her hair in the mirror and then joining him. She squares her shoulders a little "are _you_ nervous?" Apr 19 21:32:30 I wasn't... Apr 19 21:32:35 how do the books look? Apr 19 21:32:50 * MollyK smiles Apr 19 21:33:42 They look well. The money from Faulk provides some buffer should we need it, but all the rents are paid as agreed Apr 19 21:34:49 * Morgan nods Apr 19 21:34:50 good Apr 19 21:35:33 * MollyK nods Apr 19 21:35:41 Should we go out? Apr 19 21:36:17 It'd be customary to meet them at the door... or have them shown to us in some room or another, but that always feels... less than welcoming Apr 19 21:36:32 *Claudia gets down from the top of the coach* Apr 19 21:36:47 We will go and see them then Apr 19 21:37:00 * Morgan nods, taking her hand and heading down to the main door Apr 19 21:37:27 * MollyK smiles, giving the house a last look and nod Apr 19 21:40:06 *outside, Inga is first out, looking at the house, followed by HH, Edward, Varick and Adalbrecht, all of whom have been here before* Apr 19 21:41:10 * Morgan waits at the door Apr 19 21:43:39 *Varick comes to hug him, Inga and HH hugging Molly first. There are also hugs from Edward and Adalbrecht, Claudia staying out of the way and giving instructions for unloading the carriage to Karl and Ulath Apr 19 21:44:30 How was the journey? Apr 19 21:45:18 A: Very quiet. We didn't pass a soul. Apr 19 21:45:23 * Morgan nods Apr 19 21:45:25 us either Apr 19 21:47:29 * MollyK invites them all in, taking them all on a little tour of the house. Despite her worries, Adalbrecht makes many compliments about how clean it is and how much better it looks. He even says it's not been this nice since Morgan's uncle was alive. Molly looks pleased by this. Apr 19 21:48:51 Its certainly better than the last time we were here Apr 19 21:50:18 A: You have staff here that are competent now. Apr 19 21:51:27 Doing what they've been told, aye Apr 19 21:51:52 * MollyK smiles "yes, we do. Let me show you to your rooms." Apr 19 21:54:23 * MollyK and Inga talk as they go about the plan for Inga and HH to stay at the other house, but how they have a room ready here in case they wish to join everyone for dinner and choose to stay over. HH mutters to Morgan "not tonight!" Apr 19 21:54:41 _that_ is what we figured Apr 19 21:55:30 *Claudia walks beside Morgan, whispering * Wait til you hear what happened to him this morning! Apr 19 21:56:24 * Morgan looks curiously at HeinzHarold Apr 19 21:57:12 **HH is blushing** A story for in private! Apr 19 21:58:06 oh, this sounds like its gonn' be good Apr 19 21:58:50 *Claudia grins* it is Apr 19 21:59:41 I look forward to hearing it Apr 19 22:01:29 HH: I could stand ne'er to hear or think about it again! Apr 19 22:02:17 thats a shame isn't it.... how's your Ma? Apr 19 22:02:43 *HH groans* She's the problem! Apr 19 22:02:58 * Morgan laughs Apr 19 22:02:58 *Claudia starts laughing* Apr 19 22:03:03 I thought she might be Apr 19 22:04:11 *up front, Molly shows Adalbrecht and Edward their rooms, reducing their party sizeably. The others get rooms too, and that leaves Morgan, Molly, and Varick in the hall* Apr 19 22:04:16 * MollyK is now known as Varick Apr 19 22:04:31 I don't like it here Apr 19 22:05:06 I know... I thought we could try to make that a little bit better Apr 19 22:05:31 * Varick nods, looking warily at the door Apr 19 22:06:05 Rickon and Jacques were asking if you'd like to play with them, probably tomorrow Apr 19 22:07:05 Okay. *he stands still* Apr 19 22:07:20 * Morgan picks him up, putting him on his hip Apr 19 22:07:26 *Molly watches Morgan , concerned* Apr 19 22:07:44 You are safe here now. Shall we have a look at your room? Apr 19 22:08:59 * Varick nods a little Apr 19 22:09:06 * Morgan pushes the door open Apr 19 22:10:10 Take the key out of the door please Apr 19 22:10:41 * Morgan takes it out, offering it to Varick Apr 19 22:12:23 * Varick holds it tight in his hand, looking around Apr 19 22:12:40 There's colours in here now! Apr 19 22:12:44 * Morgan nods Apr 19 22:13:03 I spent some time in the village, we wanted to make it nicer... the people wanted to help too Apr 19 22:15:16 * Varick nods, but his attention is on a cupboard built into one wall. It's only mid thigh height on Morgan Apr 19 22:16:19 * Morgan looks at it, looking for a key Apr 19 22:17:12 HeinzHarold... would you do me a favour, grab a chair from one of the other rooms please Apr 19 22:17:59 *he finds a key. HH brings him a chair * Apr 19 22:18:40 * Morgan puts Varick on the bed before taking the key from the cupboard and offering it to Varick Apr 19 22:19:49 * Varick takes this in his other hand Apr 19 22:20:05 * Morgan puts the chair in front of the cupboard before kneeling in front of Varick Apr 19 22:20:30 * Varick still watches it over his shoulder Apr 19 22:20:50 If you want, we'll lock that cupboard and bury the key somewhere. Or put it in the vault. Or not lock it, and lose the key... You never have to worry about that ever again Apr 19 22:21:21 * Varick nods solemnly Apr 19 22:21:33 or, if you like, I'll melt the key. Apr 19 22:21:34 I don't like that cupboard Apr 19 22:21:54 I know. Apr 19 22:22:17 If you don't want to lock it, all we'll ever use that cupboard for is storing clothes and toys Apr 19 22:22:30 * Varick shrugs Apr 19 22:22:37 Don't know. Apr 19 22:22:44 or... I could take the door off, so its just a little bit of extra space Apr 19 22:23:44 * Varick shrugs again. Molly sits beside him, stroking his hair Apr 19 22:26:31 Don't know. Apr 19 22:26:57 [shall I use some magic to help soothe him?] Apr 19 22:27:29 [I think so] Apr 19 22:27:41 Would you like me to decide? Apr 19 22:28:47 *he feels his neck prickle* Apr 19 22:28:50 Yes Apr 19 22:29:28 * Morgan nods, moving the chair and opening the cupboard door before concentrating on the hinges ((heat them to make them softer)) Apr 19 22:30:10 *this works well* Apr 19 22:30:34 * Morgan pulls at the door, pulling the hinges apart Apr 19 22:31:43 * Varick watches, looking a little calmer Apr 19 22:32:26 There we go... no door anymore Apr 19 22:32:41 * Varick nods Apr 19 22:32:47 Okay Papa Apr 19 22:33:23 can I have the key? Apr 19 22:33:36 * Varick hands it to him Apr 19 22:33:59 * Morgan puts it in the lock before concentrating on it to melt it all together Apr 19 22:35:07 That is really clever Apr 19 22:36:21 Its not bad Apr 19 22:36:38 Eve if the door got new hinges, it'd not be able to be locked ever again Apr 19 22:37:04 Can we throw away the door? Apr 19 22:37:12 absolutely we can Apr 19 22:37:45 * Varick nods "okay Papa" Apr 19 22:38:18 * Morgan lifts the door, handing it to HeinzHarold Apr 19 22:38:29 Ask Walder to break that up for firewood please Apr 19 22:38:48 *HH nods, and carries it out* Apr 19 22:39:16 All gone Apr 19 22:39:55 * Varick starts to cry, and Molly holds him tightly Apr 19 22:40:58 * Morgan moves onto the bed, wrapping his arms around them Apr 19 22:42:44 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Apr 19 22:45:39 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client) **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Apr 21 13:27:01 2022 Apr 21 13:27:01 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Apr 21 17:26:39 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 21 17:29:08 *They comfort the little boy for about five minutes before he is ready to start looking at the toys Morgan got him* Apr 21 17:33:06 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 21 17:34:25 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 21 17:47:09 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Apr 21 19:23:28 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 21 19:30:49 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 21 20:29:54 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 21 20:32:05 * Morgan (~mads@news-iMac.lan) has joined Apr 21 20:33:34 [17:20:17] MollyK: *They comfort the little boy for about five minutes before he is ready to start looking at the toys Morgan got him* Apr 21 20:34:07 [17:24:45] • ​MollyK​ watches them, looking a little solemn Apr 21 20:34:45 * Morgan goes through the toys with Varick Apr 21 20:36:16 [how could she have done this to him, liebes herz?] Apr 21 20:36:23 [she was evil] Apr 21 20:36:42 [I am glad she is gone] Apr 21 20:36:49 [me too] Apr 21 20:40:27 *Theresa comes up to tell Molly that Heinrich is back, and Molly stands up, thanking her* Are you two alright if I go to see him? Apr 21 20:40:38 * Morgan nods Apr 21 20:40:47 if he gives you any trouble, lamp him Apr 21 20:41:06 * MollyK giggles. Varick looks at Morgan Apr 21 20:41:12 * MollyK is now known as Varick Apr 21 20:41:18 What does that mean? Apr 21 20:42:03 it means hit him Apr 21 20:42:28 * Varick watches her go Apr 21 20:42:39 Why do you want Mama to hit him? Apr 21 20:42:52 I don't... its just something people say Apr 21 20:43:58 Oh, okay. The ghost is still here Apr 21 20:44:13 the woman? Apr 21 20:44:21 * Varick nods Apr 21 20:44:30 I don't suppose she told you what she wants? Apr 21 20:44:48 She says she is your aunt. She wants to see her real grandchild Apr 21 20:46:12 That could be difficult... Apr 21 20:46:23 * Varick nods Apr 21 20:46:51 She is going to wait here but not be a nuisance Apr 21 20:47:07 I suppose... Jarvies baby will be her grandchild Apr 21 20:47:16 * Varick nods Apr 21 20:47:23 Yes Apr 21 20:47:42 * Morgan nods Apr 21 20:47:59 Have to think of a reason for them to come here then Apr 21 20:49:31 Isn't auntie Jarvie coming for uncle Edward's wedding? Apr 21 20:50:19 Thats the plan Apr 21 20:51:56 Maybe she can come to this house then Apr 21 20:52:20 * Morgan nods Apr 21 20:52:23 that might work Apr 21 20:54:29 * Varick nods, playing with some marbles Apr 21 20:56:23 She says you're such a big boy now Apr 21 20:56:54 I suppose I am, yes Apr 21 20:57:01 much bigger than when I saw her Apr 21 20:58:05 * Varick nods Apr 21 20:58:20 Will you play marbles with me? Apr 21 20:58:26 * Morgan nods Apr 21 20:58:27 of course Apr 21 21:00:28 *They've settled in to this when there's a tap at the door* Apr 21 21:01:38 * Morgan calls for whoever it is to enter Apr 21 21:02:22 *Edward comes in* Apr 21 21:02:37 E: I thought I'd see how everyone is Apr 21 21:03:22 We're doing alright, aren't we? Apr 21 21:04:38 * Varick nods Apr 21 21:04:56 E: I haven't played with marbles for years Apr 21 21:05:27 Got them from one of the villagers... needed to liven this room up, didn't we? Apr 21 21:07:12 * Varick nods "you can play too" Apr 21 21:07:53 *Edward comes to sit with them. He's very quickly engaged in the game, more relaxed and making Varick laugh* Apr 21 21:10:22 * Morgan smiles Apr 21 21:14:14 *They play for a little while before Varick wants to go to the kitchen for some milk. Edward follows along. Theresa, Hildegarde, and Heinrich are in here making dinner. Edward is unlikely to remember Morgan's valet, and wouldn't know Dietlinde's cousin or the housekeeper. Varick however does remember Heinrich from before the wedding and is Apr 21 21:14:15 immediately talking to him about how the pony in the stables is his. Apr 21 21:15:18 * Morgan makes introductions Apr 21 21:19:48 *Edward watches Hildegarde with a look like he cannot place her. She talks to Varick, mentioning that her son Rickon will be inside soon. Varick looks a little nervous* Apr 21 21:21:11 You'll be fine Varick Apr 21 21:22:02 E: *he looks to Morgan* where is Molly? Apr 21 21:22:27 I'm not sure actually... Heinrich, any idea? Apr 21 21:24:10 H: Her office, my lord Apr 21 21:24:36 * Morgan nods at Edward Apr 21 21:24:38 there you go Apr 21 21:26:06 *he looks around the busy kitchen* Let's take her some coffee... *he waits for one of the others to read between the lines and sort it for him* Apr 21 21:26:24 * Morgan snorts, making it Apr 21 21:29:50 *Edward takes the tray when he is done. Varick is busy talking to Heinrich about all their recent adventures, staying at the edge of the room so he isn't in the way* Apr 21 21:31:13 You staying here Varick? Apr 21 21:32:34 * Varick nods Apr 21 21:32:55 * Morgan nods, looking to Hildegarde Apr 21 21:33:07 Would you mind keeping an eye on him? I'm sure he'd like to play with Rickon Apr 21 21:33:21 *she nods* Absolutely fine Apr 21 21:33:44 * Morgan nods, gesturing to Edward Apr 21 21:34:51 * Varick is now known as Edward Apr 21 21:35:05 * Edward waits for him to lead the way Apr 21 21:35:14 * Morgan does so Apr 21 21:35:46 *In the empty hall, he says* Heinrich has done well, she is stunning Apr 21 21:36:09 * Morgan nods slightly Apr 21 21:36:31 he'd best treat her a damn sight better than he did Inga Apr 21 21:36:48 They courted? Apr 21 21:37:13 Something like... until he mistreated her by going back and forth with Alarice Apr 21 21:38:48 * Edward nods Apr 21 21:39:16 Unfortunate Apr 21 21:39:36 mmhmmm Apr 21 21:40:34 *They get to the closed door* Apr 21 21:40:57 She looks a bit like Dietlinde... Apr 21 21:41:23 Yes, I can see that Apr 21 21:41:34 She's a relative Apr 21 21:41:46 * Edward nods a little Apr 21 21:41:48 Right Apr 21 21:42:01 * Morgan nods, knocking on the door Apr 21 21:42:59 M: Come in, my love Apr 21 21:43:10 * Morgan pushes the door open Apr 21 21:43:17 I hope you realised it was me... Apr 21 21:44:37 *She doesn't look up from some papers* I did indeed. I was thinking about you... this desk is the same height as your one on the Rose so we-... *she looks up then, spotting Edward behind him and blushing hard* Apr 21 21:45:10 * Morgan rubs his forehead Apr 21 21:46:14 *Molly looks pleadingly at her husband for rescue* Apr 21 21:46:39 How did it go with Heinrich? Apr 21 21:47:44 M: uhhh... good. It went good. Apr 21 21:48:17 * Edward puts the tray on the desk, saying nothing, but smiling knowingly Apr 21 21:48:59 * Morgan nods Apr 21 21:49:02 good Apr 21 21:51:11 *Molly pours them all coffee* I wondered if we might call a non-compulsory tenants meeting? Apr 21 21:51:31 oh? You have things you wish to say? Apr 21 21:53:54 M: More that I wish them to have the opportunity to speak to us Apr 21 21:54:21 * Morgan nods Apr 21 21:54:25 sounds like a good idea Apr 21 21:55:48 * Edward takes a seat, looking around the room Apr 21 21:57:15 M: Shall I ask Karl and Ulath to do that once they have shown Inga and Heinzharold to their house? Or did you need to catch up with Heinzharold and want to take them yourself? Apr 21 21:58:14 I do need to speak to him... apparently there was something he'd rather forget happened this morning involving his mother, so... I rather _need_ to know about it Apr 21 22:00:41 M: *she nods, sipping her coffee* That does sound intriguing Apr 21 22:01:36 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:01:39 doesn't it Apr 21 22:02:19 * Edward drinks his coffee too Apr 21 22:02:47 I would be happy to assist in putting out the word about a meeting tomorrow Apr 21 22:03:57 * Morgan nods before looking to Molly Apr 21 22:05:28 M: *she smiles* Apr 21 22:05:55 M: Yes please, if you would. About two in the afternoon, my love? Apr 21 22:06:19 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:06:24 sounds good. Where? Apr 21 22:08:03 M: The town hall again, I think... [I wonder if anyone fixed the wall where your axe was stuck in it?] Apr 21 22:08:34 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:08:39 [I... don't know] Apr 21 22:10:17 * Edward stands up "I'll finish this on the way. The staff in the kitchen can point me to where your man Karl and the other one will be?" Apr 21 22:11:04 More than likely Apr 21 22:11:58 * Edward nods, looking at Morgan "I'll shut the door on my way out..." he smirks Apr 21 22:12:37 Edward... Apr 21 22:14:33 Yes? Apr 21 22:14:52 shut up Apr 21 22:15:01 M: *she watches the brothers, blushing but not uncomfortable* Apr 21 22:15:23 * Edward chuckles, closing the door behind him Apr 21 22:15:30 * Edward is now known as Molly Apr 21 22:15:45 * Molly closes her eyes "oh dear lord" Apr 21 22:15:50 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:15:54 yes... Apr 21 22:16:19 Sorry. It did not occur to me you would not come alone Apr 21 22:16:28 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:16:33 It happens Apr 21 22:16:42 * Molly nods Apr 21 22:16:59 I am sure he will forget... eventually. Apr 21 22:17:07 Maybe Apr 21 22:19:58 You doubt it? Apr 21 22:20:06 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:20:08 aye Apr 21 22:22:15 I will be more careful next time! Apr 21 22:22:22 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:22:26 probably a good idea Apr 21 22:24:08 * Molly shakes her head a moment Apr 21 22:24:14 How is Varick? Apr 21 22:24:28 A bit better. Nervous about meeting Rickon I think Apr 21 22:26:11 I am glad. I am sure they will be fine Apr 21 22:26:28 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:26:30 I expect so Apr 21 22:28:03 * Molly nods Apr 21 22:28:07 How are you? Apr 21 22:28:17 * Morgan shrugs Apr 21 22:28:21 I'm alright... you? Apr 21 22:30:30 Aside from being somewhat embarrassed, I am well. Everything looks good in Innesbruck, and that is very satisfying Apr 21 22:30:38 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:30:42 it certainly is Apr 21 22:32:22 * Molly smiles Apr 21 22:32:36 You have done well, my love Apr 21 22:32:44 I've done very little Apr 21 22:33:23 Not at all, it was your idea to ask Faulk for the stewardships, none of this would have been possible without you Apr 21 22:35:10 maybe Apr 21 22:36:22 * Molly smiles Apr 21 22:36:52 I simply tinker around the edges and hope some odd little idea works Apr 21 22:37:42 Heinrich has been doing as he was told? Apr 21 22:38:02 * Molly nods Apr 21 22:38:31 He has grudgingly admitted that the idea was sound and the people are happier and more cooperative for it Apr 21 22:38:40 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:38:41 good Apr 21 22:40:23 * Molly nods Apr 21 22:41:01 I look forward to seeing if anything comes up tomorrow, but I am quietly confident that Innesbruck is no longer a cause for concern Apr 21 22:41:20 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:41:29 that would be nice... everyone certainly seems happier Apr 21 22:42:27 * Molly nods Apr 21 22:42:44 I am told things are going well between he and Hildegarde Apr 21 22:42:54 so she tells me Apr 21 22:43:45 * Molly nods "That is good, isn't it?" Apr 21 22:43:53 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:43:56 aye, it is Apr 21 22:46:00 * Molly smiles, sipping her coffee Apr 21 22:46:31 I hope we will find Koln is just as well. You do wish me to come with you, Edward, and your Father? Apr 21 22:46:50 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:46:54 I think thats wise Apr 21 22:48:19 * Molly nods Apr 21 22:48:32 Varick will stay here with Heinzharold and Inga? Apr 21 22:49:01 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:49:03 I think so, aye Apr 21 22:50:04 He tells me that Alarice's mother's ghost is still here. Apr 21 22:50:46 Oh, I remember he mentioned her some time ago. You must remember her from being a child? Apr 21 22:51:02 just abouts Apr 21 22:51:44 Can we help her? Apr 21 22:52:12 She wants to see her grandchild... if the wedding goes ahead, we'll have to get Jarvie to come this way Apr 21 22:54:01 Jarvie said she and Grendlik would follow on from Freiburg when he was back from his trip. She has the dower house here, so I would imagine they will stay there Apr 21 22:54:12 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:54:15 we'll see I suppose Apr 21 22:56:12 * Molly nods Apr 21 22:57:08 I suppose it depends on if she wishes to see the baby after it is born. If so, we may just have an extra visitor here until spring Apr 21 22:57:29 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:57:34 she's said she won't cause any trouble Apr 21 22:58:39 * Molly smiles Apr 21 22:58:56 That is always helpful Apr 21 22:59:07 * Morgan nods Apr 21 22:59:07 quite Apr 21 22:59:51 * Molly drinks another mouthful Apr 21 23:00:23 You are eager to be off with Heinzharold, I imagine? Apr 21 23:00:37 * Morgan nods Apr 21 23:00:45 I'm dying to know what happened Apr 21 23:02:13 * Molly giggles Apr 21 23:02:45 You will tell me? Apr 21 23:03:00 of course Apr 21 23:04:43 * Molly smiles Apr 21 23:05:04 I should let you go and get back to my pleasant day dreams of you then Apr 21 23:05:34 * Morgan nods, taking a mouthful of coffee Apr 21 23:05:41 I shouldn't imagine I'll take too long Apr 21 23:07:25 Take as long as you need to get all the details, my love Apr 21 23:07:41 * Morgan nods, moving to kiss her cheek Apr 21 23:07:44 I'll see you soon Apr 21 23:09:38 * Molly puts her hand on his coat lapel before gently pulling him a little closer, kissing his lips, and letting go with a smile "Yes please. I will miss you" Apr 21 23:09:55 and I you Apr 21 23:15:30 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)