**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Apr 13 12:13:33 2022 Apr 13 12:13:33 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 13 12:14:25 I know. I haven't mentioned it since last time, just in case it upset her Apr 13 12:14:25 Why would it? it is delicious Apr 13 12:14:25 She had to give up her citizenship... and now she finds she doesn't have the heritage she thought... I didn't want to pile more on that Apr 13 12:14:25 * Edward nods "You know her best" Apr 13 12:14:26 * Morgan nods Apr 13 12:14:28 when she's more at ease with it... Apr 13 12:14:30 * Edward smiles, watching her and Verity. Adalbrecht comes to stand by Verity, regaling her with the story. He downplays his own role, talking only about how Edward and Morgan took down the boar together. Apr 13 12:14:33 * Morgan whispers to Edward Apr 13 12:14:35 unusual Apr 13 12:16:48 * MollyK nods Apr 13 12:17:45 * MollyK is now known as Edward Apr 13 12:19:00 *Verity looks very proud of them. Varick has lots of questions about the boar. Molly watches Morgan throughout* [did it go well?] Apr 13 12:20:39 [Aye. Couple of moments of peril. Could've been a bad accident too] Apr 13 12:21:43 [oh dear, what happened?] Apr 13 12:22:46 [Edward was riding Crusader. Was just about to take a shot at the boar when I remembered. Edward was right beside me... could've been bad] Apr 13 12:23:45 [oh gosh! Good thinking, my love!] Apr 13 12:24:22 * Morgan watches his father Apr 13 12:27:28 *Adalbrecht looks relaxed* Apr 13 12:27:54 I need to get something from the vault, did you need to go too, brother? Apr 13 12:29:39 * Morgan glances at him before nodding Apr 13 12:29:40 aye Apr 13 12:31:09 * Edward heads that way Apr 13 12:31:35 There's something in there Mother wants me to give to Mina, if I can find it Apr 13 12:33:08 oh? Apr 13 12:35:06 A bracelet Apr 13 12:36:15 * Morgan nods Apr 13 12:36:21 right... I'll help you look Apr 13 12:36:56 Thank you Apr 13 12:37:20 * Morgan nods Apr 13 12:37:28 I wonder what fathers up to Apr 13 12:38:02 *In the vault they get started on the drawers which are full of old letters, mementos and memories. Edward is on his knees, looking through one* Apr 13 12:38:07 I have no idea Apr 13 12:38:27 * Morgan shakes his head, looking through other drawers Apr 13 12:41:03 This is sweet, I wonder which one of us wore it? *in Edward's hands is the little boy's outfit that Dietlinde had made and Molly had bought during an awkward conversation with Sascha where she had picked up that something was bothering Morgan about Sascha asking about selling it for money to help with Otto* Apr 13 12:42:36 Neither of us Apr 13 12:43:18 * Edward looks at it 'it doesn't look old enough to be Father's' Apr 13 12:43:26 it isn't Apr 13 12:44:42 * Edward shrugs, putting it back Apr 13 12:44:50 * Morgan sighs Apr 13 12:44:54 Dietlinde made it Apr 13 12:45:24 Oh... you're saving it for the future Veisgraf? Apr 13 12:46:20 I think so... Molly got it from Sascha Apr 13 12:46:50 * Edward nods Apr 13 12:47:13 It's very nice. Apr 13 12:47:31 * Morgan nods, going back to rummaging for the bracelet Apr 13 12:48:15 *he finds the translated diary first* Apr 13 12:48:57 * Morgan flicks through it Apr 13 12:49:17 [what of Karstens diary do we not want father seeing?] Apr 13 12:50:37 [umm... does he know Karsten killed Natasha?] Apr 13 12:51:07 [No. But that will help him understand the sort of person who had power over Edward I think] Apr 13 12:52:08 [Alright, my love. I do not think there is anything to hide then] Apr 13 12:52:25 * Morgan looks for the coded diary Apr 13 12:52:42 *it is there too* Apr 13 12:52:50 * Morgan tucks them both in his pockets Apr 13 12:54:14 *In his pocket he finds Jana's rattle* Apr 13 12:54:39 * Morgan puts it in one of the drawers Apr 13 12:55:36 * Edward finds the bracelet, opening it to show Morgan. It's made of gold and rose gold leaves interspersed with diamonds Apr 13 12:55:59 thats very nice Apr 13 12:57:03 It was grandmother Hockridge's Apr 13 12:57:30 * Morgan smiles Apr 13 12:57:34 she'll like that Apr 13 12:58:51 * Edward nods Apr 13 12:59:16 It is good colours for Mina, warm and gold tones are beautiful on her Apr 13 12:59:34 * Morgan nods Apr 13 13:00:00 * Edward looks at it a moment Apr 13 13:00:36 I want her to have it, even if she refuses me. Maybe one day it will be a reminder of the good days we have had Apr 13 13:01:18 * Morgan nods Apr 13 13:01:41 * Morgan moves beside him, putting an arm around his shoulder Apr 13 13:02:09 * Edward nods a moment Apr 13 13:02:32 I know, keep the faith. Apr 13 13:03:52 succumbing to the fear won't help Apr 13 13:05:21 * Edward nods Apr 13 13:05:51 Come on, let's get back to the others Apr 13 13:06:58 * Morgan nods Apr 13 13:08:31 *When they get back, Verity wants to sit and talk with Edward about the bracelet, Adalbrecht is pouring tea, and Varick is playing. Molly isn't there* Apr 13 13:09:00 * Morgan gets his fathers attention, beckoning him away with a gesture Apr 13 13:09:47 * Edward is now known as Adalbrecht Apr 13 13:09:52 Yes, my son? Apr 13 13:10:05 * Morgan holds out the diary Apr 13 13:11:15 * Adalbrecht takes it Apr 13 13:11:25 Thank you Apr 13 13:11:28 * Morgan produces the original Apr 13 13:12:01 * Adalbrecht looks at it Apr 13 13:12:12 I think its important that you see this... this is the original, locked away in a hidden compartment of some furniture... Apr 13 13:14:16 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 13 13:14:23 You had to translate it? Apr 13 13:14:30 * Morgan opens it to a coded page Apr 13 13:14:53 * Adalbrecht looks impressed "that is complex" Apr 13 13:15:29 These are the lengths he went to to hide this, so his facade would not be questioned. Apr 13 13:16:17 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 13 13:16:32 How did you manage to understand it? Apr 13 13:16:51 Molly is _very_ clever. Apr 13 13:19:00 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 13 13:19:17 It will be offensive? Apr 13 13:19:27 * Morgan nods Apr 13 13:19:38 I don't think you'll appreciate what he calls me Apr 13 13:20:01 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 13 13:21:31 Alright. I will read it later. What time are you wanting us to set off tomorrow? *molly had mentioned the two of them riding on ahead and HH, Inga, Varick and Adal following after in the coach, but whether she was making a teasing innuendo or was serious about checking the house over is tough to know* Apr 13 13:22:36 I'm not sure yet Apr 13 13:23:27 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 13 13:23:36 You will let me know when you do Apr 13 13:24:03 * Morgan nods Apr 13 13:24:04 of course Apr 13 13:24:55 any idea where Molly is? Apr 13 13:25:15 She wanted to spend some time playing the piano Apr 13 13:25:51 * Morgan nods Apr 13 13:28:42 Varick can stay with us if you need to find her Apr 13 13:29:17 Given how difficult the next few days are likely to be, I'd like to get a bit of time just the two of us, if you don't mind entertaining the young man... and Varick Apr 13 13:30:36 * Adalbrecht smiles Apr 13 13:30:39 Of course Apr 13 13:31:14 * Morgan frowns briefly Apr 13 13:31:22 are you aware of how close we came to disaster today? Apr 13 13:32:05 No? Apr 13 13:35:13 Karsten was thrown from Crusader when someone fired a gun next to the horse... can you imagine if I'd fired at the boar? Apr 13 13:36:21 * Adalbrecht pales Apr 13 13:36:32 That would not have gone well Apr 13 13:37:58 No. We were lucky Apr 13 13:38:46 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 13 13:39:26 I will look into having a horse trainer come to look at desensitising him to it Apr 13 13:40:30 * Morgan nods Apr 13 13:42:43 Anything else? Apr 13 13:43:19 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 13 13:45:39 * Adalbrecht nods, going back to Verity Apr 13 13:46:35 * Morgan goes to find Molly Apr 13 13:50:23 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 13 14:00:33 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 13 14:01:05 * MollyK is playing and singing quite happily Apr 13 14:02:04 * Morgan watches her from the door Apr 13 14:13:47 * MollyK seems at ease here, not like the first time they came. Apr 13 14:14:23 you're very much more relaxed now Apr 13 14:15:08 * MollyK turns her head, pressing the pedal to make the tune quieter Apr 13 14:15:26 I suppose I feel more like I belong here now Apr 13 14:15:40 * Morgan nods Apr 13 14:16:59 good Apr 13 14:19:33 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 13 14:20:54 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 13 14:21:19 [14:11:58] MollyK: And you, my love? Apr 13 14:21:26 * Morgan nods Apr 13 14:21:33 I suppose so... its... my home again Apr 13 14:21:53 * MollyK smiles Apr 13 14:22:09 I am so glad you are able to feel that once more Apr 13 14:22:16 * Morgan nods Apr 13 14:22:17 me too Apr 13 14:23:00 Is everything well? Apr 13 14:23:30 I think so. I've given father the diary, Edward is spending time with mother... Apr 13 14:24:38 * MollyK nods, shuffling along Apr 13 14:25:50 * Morgan sits beside her Apr 13 14:27:18 * MollyK smiles at him, continuing to play. It reminds him of the dream of her coming here as the star girl, her hand up his leg and groping him Apr 13 14:27:54 Is Varick with the others? Apr 13 14:28:14 * Morgan nods Apr 13 14:29:59 * MollyK nods Apr 13 14:30:07 How was Claudia? Apr 13 14:30:16 she's good. Missing the ship... Apr 13 14:31:22 The ship, or the Captain? Apr 13 14:32:15 I suspect the latter, but didn't push it... though she does miss the routine Apr 13 14:32:31 * MollyK nods Apr 13 14:33:02 Do you think she loves him? Apr 13 14:33:25 As much as she can at the moment Apr 13 14:36:12 * MollyK nods Apr 13 14:36:26 I hope it works out Apr 13 14:37:10 * Morgan nods Apr 13 14:37:12 me too Apr 13 14:37:48 How is Edward? Apr 13 14:38:30 worried... I think that'll be his permanent state until this is resolved one way or another Apr 13 14:39:06 * MollyK nods Apr 13 14:39:16 He loves her so much Apr 13 14:39:39 * Morgan nods Apr 13 14:43:40 We will see, in a few days Apr 13 14:43:57 * Morgan nods Apr 13 14:43:59 aye Apr 13 14:46:12 You would be this distressed were it us? Apr 13 14:47:17 Worse Apr 13 14:47:25 Really? Apr 13 14:47:29 * Morgan nods Apr 13 14:50:15 * MollyK smiles Apr 13 14:50:30 You do know I will not go anywhere? Apr 13 14:50:54 * Morgan nods Apr 13 14:52:11 Good. I would not flourish without you Apr 13 14:52:25 Maybe Apr 13 14:53:06 No. I would wilt like an unwatered rose Apr 13 14:53:17 No, my love, you wouldn't Apr 13 14:53:37 But I would, liebes herz Apr 13 14:54:51 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 13 14:55:34 You do not realise how important you are to me Apr 13 14:56:40 I think you do not realise how strong you are Apr 13 14:57:13 * MollyK shakes her head Apr 13 14:57:42 I only seem that way because I have your love and protection Apr 13 14:57:59 * Morgan shrugs Apr 13 14:58:01 maybe Apr 13 14:59:23 Did you tell Otto all is well. Apr 13 15:00:40 To a point, yes Apr 13 15:04:53 * MollyK nods Apr 13 15:05:01 Was he relieved? Apr 13 15:05:10 * Morgan nods Apr 13 15:05:12 I think so Apr 13 15:05:18 Good Apr 13 15:05:23 he's asked if I would like to make a rattle for the child Apr 13 15:10:15 * MollyK nods Apr 13 15:10:21 And would you? Apr 13 15:11:21 I hadn't thought about it... 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