**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jul 2 22:25:22 2022 Jul 02 22:25:22 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 02 22:25:25 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Jul 02 22:25:27 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 02 22:26:11 [23:42:19] Varick: *it's all peaceful downstairs Jul 02 22:26:46 * Morgan checks the time before rousing Molly Jul 02 22:28:45 *it is half after six. His parents should have arrived by now Jul 02 22:28:57 Hmm? *she opens her eyes* Jul 02 22:29:32 You fell asleep my love... my parents should have arrived by now and I'm starting to be concerned Jul 02 22:30:27 Oh, I am sorry, liebling... all that partial healing takes it out of me Jul 02 22:30:37 * MollyK smiles gently, watching him Jul 02 22:31:47 I know blossom Jul 02 22:34:18 * MollyK stretches a little, still lying down Jul 02 22:34:36 I was dreaming of you. I should imagine they will arrive soon Jul 02 22:36:10 I hope so Jul 02 22:37:08 * MollyK nods Jul 02 22:37:14 Where are the boys? Jul 02 22:37:55 Playing upstairs Jul 02 22:40:21 * MollyK nods Jul 02 22:40:28 I should help in the kitchen Jul 02 22:40:42 Why? Jul 02 22:41:14 They are making more for when your parents arrive, I do not wish them to feel overworked Jul 02 22:41:45 If that is what you wish my love Jul 02 22:44:03 You would prefer I stay here and rest? *she smiles* Jul 02 22:44:56 Not if that is what you wish to do... I just don't want you overdoing it Jul 02 22:45:55 Well, perhaps if you sit with me, I might be more inclined to take it easy Jul 02 22:46:18 * Morgan nods slightly, sitting down Jul 02 22:46:57 * MollyK rests her head to his shoulder Jul 02 22:47:14 I am glad we could help that family Jul 02 22:47:33 * Morgan nods Jul 02 22:47:35 as am I Jul 02 22:49:16 *There's the sounds of heavy footsteps and excited children over head* Jul 02 22:49:29 * MollyK glances upwards Jul 02 22:49:45 Can you imagine the volume when there are nine of them? Jul 02 22:49:57 * Morgan nods Jul 02 22:50:02 it'll be extremely loud Jul 02 22:50:07 * MollyK smiles Jul 02 22:50:16 We'd best get used to it quickly Jul 02 22:50:24 * Morgan nods Jul 02 22:50:28 aye, I should say so Jul 02 22:51:39 * MollyK nods Jul 02 22:51:53 They would have lost her today if it weren't for you Jul 02 22:52:11 It wasn't me that saved her Jul 02 22:52:49 I wouldn't have known without you. I am simply the tool Jul 02 22:53:09 No, I disagree Jul 02 22:53:55 Frequently! *she sticks her tongue out at him* Jul 02 22:54:00 * Morgan nods Jul 02 22:54:04 I am a disagreeable sort Jul 02 22:54:23 Sometimes you are very agreeable though Jul 02 22:55:54 Occasionally Jul 02 22:56:38 Usually late at night, early in the morning, or out in the woods.... Jul 02 22:56:45 * Morgan nods, blushing Jul 02 22:57:13 * MollyK smiles, moving to kiss him. He very faintly hears the sound of a carriage Jul 02 22:57:57 * Morgan smiles slightly, kissing her quickly Jul 02 22:58:00 There's a carriage Jul 02 22:59:54 Mmhmm... there's almost always something that interrupts Jul 02 23:00:21 * Morgan nods Jul 02 23:00:22 that is true Jul 02 23:01:30 * MollyK stands up, offering him her hand "we best go then, mon petit chou" Jul 02 23:01:48 * Morgan nods, taking her hand and standing up Jul 02 23:03:02 * MollyK squeezes gently Jul 02 23:03:11 After you, your Excellency Jul 02 23:03:32 * Morgan smiles, leading her from the room Jul 02 23:05:12 *Walder shows Adalbrecht, Verity, Claudia and, unexpectedly, David in Jul 02 23:05:39 Welcome back Jul 02 23:08:04 *The hallway seems very full even when Walder retreats. Verity is first to hug Morgan "Dear boy, it is good to see you!" Jul 02 23:08:25 Mother, I have missed you Jul 02 23:09:57 V: I am so pleased to hear Edward and Mina are still going to marry Jul 02 23:10:06 * Morgan nods Jul 02 23:10:13 it is a relief Jul 02 23:11:27 V: I was very worried for him Jul 02 23:11:34 * Morgan nods Jul 02 23:11:49 shall we go through and sit down? Its very crowded out here Jul 02 23:12:21 * MollyK shows them into the drawing room, but Claudia holds back Jul 02 23:12:32 * MollyK is now known as Claudia Jul 02 23:12:32 * Morgan hangs back Jul 02 23:12:34 Alright? Jul 02 23:13:16 Just want some time to myself. Everything been alright here? Jul 02 23:13:37 More or less. I got stuck in a dream, but we got it sorted out Jul 02 23:13:47 Again? Same as before? Jul 02 23:14:10 More or less. We know roughly when its coming now, but we'll talk about that another time. Go get something to eat and some peace Jul 02 23:14:44 * Claudia nods Jul 02 23:14:53 It's good to see you Jul 02 23:15:11 * Morgan smiles Jul 02 23:15:22 and you. Thank you for going with him Jul 02 23:15:46 * Claudia nods, heading for the kitchen Jul 02 23:16:44 * Morgan goes into the library Jul 02 23:18:09 *Molly is hugging her Father. Adalbrecht is waiting to hug Morgan* Jul 02 23:18:21 * Morgan goes to his father, hugging him Jul 02 23:18:40 * Claudia is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 02 23:18:47 How are you? Jul 02 23:19:00 * Morgan nods Jul 02 23:19:02 we're alright Jul 02 23:20:00 And how are you enjoying being the Freiarr? Have they been up here asking you to resolve their disputes yet? Jul 02 23:20:57 They... don't know that yet. I didn't see the sense in rocking the boat just yet. Jul 02 23:21:06 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 02 23:21:19 Where is Varick? Jul 02 23:21:29 Upstairs, playing with Rickon and Jacques Jul 02 23:21:50 * Adalbrecht looks a little disapproving Jul 02 23:22:04 * Morgan watches him impassively Jul 02 23:22:31 He must be due for bed? Jul 02 23:22:38 Soon, yes Jul 02 23:22:51 And those boys must have work to do? Jul 02 23:23:07 Not for this evening. Jul 02 23:23:40 * Adalbrecht takes a seat next to Verity, who is looking around Jul 02 23:24:45 V: It looks very clean, dear boy. I was sad to see my brother-in-law's house so run down. He and Mathilde were so pleased with it when they moved in as newlyweds Jul 02 23:25:03 * Morgan nods Jul 02 23:25:12 they've done some excellent work Jul 02 23:26:04 V: Molly dear, perhaps you would give me a little tour after dinner, and tell me what you would like to do with the rooms Jul 02 23:27:18 *Molly nods, getting drawn away from the conversation with her Father* Yes, That would be nice. I would like your input on decoration, Die Dauerhaftigkeit always looks so elegant and refined Jul 02 23:28:39 *Verity looks happy with this. David comes to shake Morgan's hand* Jul 02 23:28:53 * Morgan shakes it Jul 02 23:29:00 I'm surprised to see you David Jul 02 23:29:52 I am only staying tonight and riding back to Sudlachenburg in the morning. I wanted to see my daughter before she is off sailing for months Jul 02 23:29:59 * Adalbrecht is now known as David Jul 02 23:30:14 * Morgan nods Jul 02 23:31:18 *Molly offers to show them to their rooms, and they accept, which gives Morgan chance to catch any of them alone* Jul 02 23:32:22 * Morgan makes a beeline for his mother Jul 02 23:32:38 * David is now known as Verity Jul 02 23:32:49 * Verity smiles Jul 02 23:33:36 We have your zweihander and uniform in the coach, and Edward's, so you are both ready for the big day Jul 02 23:34:11 We were wondering if we'd all have to be in breeches... HeinzHarold was not impressed with the idea at all Jul 02 23:34:48 Edward chose uniforms, though you would all be very handsome in breeches Jul 02 23:35:10 I'm grateful he chose the uniforms, frankly... Jul 02 23:35:56 * Verity smiles softly Jul 02 23:36:33 How are you, dear boy? How are things with you and Molly? *Molly and the men are gone from the drawing room* Jul 02 23:37:17 We're ok mother... much better than we were for a long while, now I've been more open with her Jul 02 23:37:32 * Verity nods Jul 02 23:37:55 I am glad to hear it. You make such a lovely couple Jul 02 23:38:02 * Morgan smiles Jul 02 23:38:41 we try... there is a, lets say, delicate matter I wished to discuss with you and, much as I'm loathe to hold you up any longer after your travelling, I suspect this is the only opportunity I will get Jul 02 23:39:06 * Verity looks excited, speaking quietly Jul 02 23:39:15 You're going to be a Father? Jul 02 23:39:24 * Morgan sighs, shaking his head Jul 02 23:39:30 No, mother... not yet. Jul 02 23:40:30 * Verity rubs his forearm "I am sorry, dear boy. What is the delicate matter if not that?" Jul 02 23:41:04 I know you've been in Eisen a long time, but I was wondering how strong your Avalonian pragmatism has remained... Jul 02 23:41:25 * Verity smiles Jul 02 23:42:05 Quite strong, sometimes it is needed for a wife to help her husband make sense of his reactions Jul 02 23:42:24 I mean particularly in relation to matters of... magic... Jul 02 23:43:03 As do I, dear boy. Superstition and magic Jul 02 23:43:56 Edward and I got to talking... about how much I will miss seeing him... I know of a way for us to speak over great distance as if we were in the same room... Jul 02 23:44:26 Through magic? Jul 02 23:44:38 To a point... Jul 02 23:44:56 And you wish me to placate your Father? Jul 02 23:46:05 I... wondered if perhaps you would wish to be able to speak with us like that... but I am aware of how visceral fathers reaction is to all things magical Jul 02 23:46:25 * Verity smiles Jul 02 23:47:16 I would love to be able to speak to both my dear sons, but I do not understand how it is possible when Edward is in Graben and you are at sea Jul 02 23:47:59 Is it important that you understand it? Jul 02 23:48:14 If I am to do it, yes Jul 02 23:48:51 You do not need to do anything... think of it like speaking through and open window... mirrors are used, linked together, like the two sides of a window Jul 02 23:49:21 * Verity nods Jul 02 23:49:42 Will you show me before you leave again? Jul 02 23:50:01 * Morgan nods Jul 02 23:50:23 It is really very simple... you don't need to do anything to actually use them Jul 02 23:50:31 * Verity smiles Jul 02 23:50:59 I look forward to being able to see your dear face and to know how you are Jul 02 23:51:22 * Morgan nods Jul 02 23:51:39 it will be nice to be able to talk to you without waiting for a messenger Jul 02 23:52:06 It will. How long does it take to pass messages through? Jul 02 23:52:23 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 02 23:52:42 as I said, its like talking through an open window... just as we are talking now, thats what it is like Jul 02 23:53:10 That is wonderful! I have never heard of anything like that before Jul 02 23:53:59 Its a variation on a Montaigne magic that we discovered quite by accident Jul 02 23:54:22 It must have cost you a great deal Jul 02 23:55:03 No, not particularly.