**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Aug 14 17:58:47 2022 Aug 14 17:58:47 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined **** ENDING LOGGING AT Sun Aug 14 19:07:17 2022 **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Aug 14 19:16:24 2022 Aug 14 19:16:24 * Now talking on #7thsea Aug 14 19:30:04 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Aug 14 19:35:04 *she uses a cream flannel between her legs to clean up before starting to redress. He sees her gently run her fingers over the spot on her shoulder, feeling for whether the skin is broken ((how rough was his hand?))* Aug 14 19:35:24 ((Fairly)) Aug 14 19:36:28 ((Probably not broken skin then, just red and likely to bruise?)) Aug 14 19:36:48 ((Yeah)) Aug 14 19:37:08 What was in your note to Alice? Aug 14 19:37:32 That we would like to introduce Edward to Florrie tomorrow Aug 14 19:39:24 * MollyK pulls on a dress Aug 14 19:39:39 How do you plan to do so? Aug 14 19:40:03 I'm going to get him to go up the mountain and shout really loud Aug 14 19:41:01 * MollyK glances at him Aug 14 19:41:07 Oh really? Aug 14 19:41:15 His voice should carry that far, right? Aug 14 19:41:43 Mmm indeed Aug 14 19:41:49 * Morgan nods Aug 14 19:42:10 I rather meant when and what time though Aug 14 19:42:42 I'm not sure Aug 14 19:43:36 * MollyK nods Aug 14 19:44:20 I would imagine the morning is better. Here in Eisen, you give Prophets Mass gifts the night before, don't you? Aug 14 19:44:36 * Morgan nods Aug 14 19:47:09 * MollyK smiles Aug 14 19:47:19 That will take some getting used to! Aug 14 19:47:24 * Morgan nods Aug 14 19:47:34 Its a bit... peculiar, compared to Avalon Aug 14 19:47:48 * MollyK nods, doing up her laces Aug 14 19:48:01 However does one get the children to go to sleep?! Aug 14 19:48:29 Well... in theory... the children are good and obedient and go to sleep when instructed... Aug 14 19:49:11 * MollyK smiles Aug 14 19:49:27 The chances of you and I making obedient children are...? Aug 14 19:49:34 indeed Aug 14 19:49:41 Hence why its a theory... Aug 14 19:50:12 * MollyK nods Aug 14 19:50:53 I have dealt with all of it, anyway. Presents are fully arranged, and the only one I have not bought for is myself Aug 14 19:51:09 * Morgan nods Aug 14 19:51:31 I'm sorry, I was somewhat disadvantaged when it came to going anywhere to get anything Aug 14 19:53:31 You have been so busy, my love. Besides, I have everything I need at my disposal anyway *she smirks, pulling some stockings on* Aug 14 19:55:46 * Morgan nods Aug 14 19:56:52 How do you think it will go? Aug 14 19:57:40 * Morgan shrugs, getting himself cleaned up Aug 14 19:57:42 I've no idea Aug 14 19:57:54 Will you be there? Aug 14 19:58:04 * Morgan nods Aug 14 19:59:54 * MollyK nods Aug 14 20:01:03 I think that is wise. It could be hard on him? Aug 14 20:01:35 I expect so, especially when he sees her Aug 14 20:02:40 * MollyK nods Aug 14 20:03:00 Should I be there? Not for him, but for you? Aug 14 20:03:25 No, lets not overwhelm her, or him... I'll be alright until I can find you Aug 14 20:03:56 * MollyK nods sadly Aug 14 20:04:01 I will wait outside Aug 14 20:04:41 * Morgan smiles slightly Aug 14 20:04:54 You don't need to blossom... You're always here *he touches his chest* Aug 14 20:06:01 * MollyK smiles, and comes to him, placing a kiss over his heart "Always. No matter how far apart we ever are, you will find me there" Aug 14 20:06:24 * Morgan nods Aug 14 20:06:36 And if I'm within five miles, I can find you wherever you are Aug 14 20:06:51 * MollyK nods Aug 14 20:07:03 I will never win at hide and seek again Aug 14 20:07:11 * Morgan nods Aug 14 20:07:27 I wonder if Mina will need you... I don't know if Edward is going to tell her about the mirrors yet... Aug 14 20:09:09 I could be with her if you prefer. I do not know. Aug 14 20:10:36 I'll collar Edward, see what he's doing about it Aug 14 20:10:57 * MollyK nods, putting her shoes on Aug 14 20:12:32 That sounds wise. Are you going to tell Varick about Ivan? Aug 14 20:13:00 * Morgan nods Aug 14 20:13:01 I think so Aug 14 20:13:21 * MollyK nods Aug 14 20:13:28 Tonight? Aug 14 20:14:27 * Morgan nods Aug 14 20:14:42 * MollyK glances at the time Aug 14 20:15:35 They should be back by now... *she smiles, brushing down her dress* I thank His Excellency for his help with my pressing matters Aug 14 20:16:04 * Morgan laughs Aug 14 20:16:10 Come on you minx, lets go see if they're back Aug 14 20:16:40 * MollyK smiles, fiddling with the shoulder of her dress Aug 14 20:16:46 Certainly, my Lord Aug 14 20:20:21 *They head downstairs where everyone is in the drawing room. They all seem cheerful. HH glances at him $came looking for you$ Aug 14 20:21:15 $did you?$ Aug 14 20:21:42 $you sounded pretty busy!$ Aug 14 20:21:55 $ah$ Aug 14 20:23:20 * MollyK goes to sit with the others, talking about their trip and how Faulk and the Fuchs' are now staying in his holiday house instead. She nods, but she's also idly fiddling with the shoulder of her dress. She looks very happy. Aug 14 20:24:26 * Morgan glances round for Edward Aug 14 20:25:05 *Edward is sat on a couch next to Mina. He looks significantly more at ease than when she was out* Aug 14 20:26:00 Edward... can I have a word? Aug 14 20:26:28 * MollyK is now known as Edward Aug 14 20:27:06 * Edward nods, getting up. A servant brings in food for Varick and the boy sits at the table with it Aug 14 20:27:19 In the library? Aug 14 20:27:22 * Morgan nods Aug 14 20:28:09 * Edward follows him there Aug 14 20:28:42 * Morgan ushers Edward in, closing the door behind him Aug 14 20:28:51 Is something the Aug 14 20:28:56 Matter? Aug 14 20:29:28 Just planning, thats all... I think it would be best if you speak to Alice and Florrie tomorrow sometime in the morning... Aug 14 20:29:36 * Edward nods Aug 14 20:30:27 I can do that, though not too early, you know how it is Aug 14 20:30:50 * Morgan nods Aug 14 20:31:10 What are you going to do about telling Mina? Aug 14 20:31:36 I will not be just yet Aug 14 20:32:22 I see... would you like Molly to keep her company? Aug 14 20:32:31 * Edward nods Aug 14 20:32:40 That would be good of her Aug 14 20:33:16 * Morgan nods Aug 14 20:33:36 Alright. *he watches him for a moment* feeling better now? Aug 14 20:35:27 * Edward smiles "Are you? I expected you back some time ago!" Aug 14 20:36:06 I was... attending to my duties... Aug 14 20:36:27 * Edward laughs Aug 14 20:37:06 Married life is full of duty Aug 14 20:38:02 * Morgan nods Aug 14 20:38:19 Might I borrow the library in a while? We need to talk to Varick Aug 14 20:38:54 * Edward nods Aug 14 20:39:07 No need to ask, brother, my home is your home Aug 14 20:39:43 * Morgan inclines his head Aug 14 20:40:05 I won't keep you from your wife any longer, I know you yearn to be at her side Aug 14 20:41:29 * Edward smirks "That is indeed a highlight of my new life, yes" Aug 14 20:41:49 You know what I mean Aug 14 20:42:21 I do. How is your project with Father going? Aug 14 20:43:37 I've not had chance to continue it yet... I'll catch up with him shortly Aug 14 20:43:53 * Edward nods Aug 14 20:44:08 I wish you all the joy of it, rather you than me Aug 14 20:44:36 You do realise it is an effort to become closer to you? Aug 14 20:45:02 I don't see how? Aug 14 20:45:57 I really did get all the brains... because, brother mine, in seeking to understand your friends, and accept the things he has objected to so strongly, he is seeking to understand that part of you, your life Aug 14 20:48:28 * Edward nods Aug 14 20:48:45 I hadn't thought of it like that Aug 14 20:51:25 That is not my life now, and I am sorry it ever was. I have seen the light in that regard. Aug 14 20:51:36 * Morgan nods Aug 14 20:53:06 The only thing to regret is that Mina was hurt. Do you know one of the tenets of pagan beliefs is 'do as you will, an it harm none'? Aug 14 20:53:31 * Edward watches him assesingly Aug 14 20:53:39 Why do you know that? Aug 14 20:54:46 * Morgan watches him right back Aug 14 20:54:49 That bothers you Aug 14 20:55:45 A little, I admit. More that I do not approve of that, rather than distrusting you Aug 14 20:56:35 * Morgan nods Aug 14 20:58:21 A few reasons... When I turned my back on Theus, it appealed to me. In the end I just accepted that it was not my faith and continued to ignore Him. A part of it is that I like to understand people, their motives... Aug 14 20:58:41 * Edward nods Aug 14 20:58:54 And you have repented of that now? Aug 14 20:59:08 * Morgan sighs Aug 14 20:59:36 I'm barely back in church... Aug 14 21:00:16 * Edward frowns slightly Aug 14 21:00:25 Something to consider then. Aug 14 21:00:49 Do you believe Theus knows what lies in a mans heart? Aug 14 21:01:47 I do Aug 14 21:02:07 Then he would already know the truth of my faith Aug 14 21:03:03 And you do not feel a need to be washed clean of that, and rededicated to our church? Aug 14 21:04:37 Who's to say I don't believe that that is the case? Aug 14 21:04:49 What? Aug 14 21:05:36 That I have been washed clean and rededicated... I have confirmed my faith in him, _to_ him. Aug 14 21:06:53 Do you? Aug 14 21:07:02 * Morgan shrugs Aug 14 21:07:24 I had not considered it. I had not considered that it was needed... Aug 14 21:08:36 Only your conscience can answer that Aug 14 21:09:18 You would feel more at ease if I went to confession? Aug 14 21:10:33 No, your relationship with Theus was damaged by me, I will not stipulate how you should mend it Aug 14 21:12:44 Thats not what I asked, Edward. There's a lot going on with this, like... am I resisting simply because its expected of me... _do_ I feel that it has already been resolved... but I would like to know if I did formally repent and rededicated myself to the church, would you feel more comfortable? Aug 14 21:13:13 I do not know. I have only just learnt about this Aug 14 21:14:06 You worry about my soul Aug 14 21:14:45 A little, perhaps Aug 14 21:15:03 * Morgan nods thoughtfully Aug 14 21:15:41 I will consider it seriously. Aug 14 21:20:42 *he nods, quiet a moment before:* As you say, the biggest problem was Mina being hurt. There are many things I already know and have experienced that Mina is learning for the first time. I feel I have robbed her of the sweetness of sharing that together. Aug 14 21:21:10 * Morgan scratches his chin Aug 14 21:21:27 I can appreciate the way you feel there... Aug 14 21:21:51 Ah yes, I had not considered that Aug 14 21:22:35 As you have already found, though, its different... and you can guide her gently Aug 14 21:23:12 * Edward nods Aug 14 21:23:39 I know. But I know also that it saddens her, and in turn that saddens me Aug 14 21:23:48 * Morgan nods Aug 14 21:23:55 In time, you will learn new things together Aug 14 21:24:51 * Edward smiles a little "that seems somewhat unlikely, but I appreciate it" Aug 14 21:25:04 * Morgan shrugs Aug 14 21:25:06 We'll see Aug 14 21:25:15 Did I tell you what Florrie calls me? Aug 14 21:26:18 You did indeed, a perceptive child. Aug 14 21:26:23 * Morgan shrugs Aug 14 21:26:33 Well, thats that chance of cheering you up out the window... Aug 14 21:28:00 * Edward smiles Aug 14 21:28:15 I am not unhappy Aug 14 21:29:09 * Morgan nods Aug 14 21:29:10 alright Aug 14 21:31:00 Have you found any words of comfort or solace? Aug 14 21:32:40 What for? Aug 14 21:32:58 Molly Aug 14 21:34:36 Ah... a difficult one... I think that making sure she knew that I was not comparing her to anyone, I was not living in the past, but in that moment, with her and only her helped Aug 14 21:35:55 * Edward nods Aug 14 21:36:11 I will speak frankly with Mina then. Thank you, brother Aug 14 21:36:31 * Morgan nods Aug 14 21:37:08 Shall we return? I would like to find out how father got along with the solicitor and Dekker Aug 14 21:37:50 * Edward nods Aug 14 21:40:16 *Back in the drawing room, Varick is laid on the couch with his head on Molly's lap. She strokes his hair as she talks to Inga, HH, and Claudia, there's a card game of Edward's friends, Adalbrecht included, and Christopher is chatting to Jarvie, Grendlik, Verity. Aug 14 21:41:13 [is he alright blossom? Aug 14 21:42:54 [Fine, he was running around on the green playing snowballs with some other children. It's also nearly his bedtime] Aug 14 21:43:22 [We should talk to him before bedtime...] Aug 14 21:48:41 [shall we take him up?] Aug 14 21:48:55 [aye] Aug 14 21:49:07 * Edward is now known as Varick Aug 14 21:50:24 * Varick wants to be carried, and they see Danvers on the way waiting to watch over him until the adults retire, so they send her off for ten minutes. Molly helps Varick get washed and ready for bed. He sits up in it, holding Hermann his bear Aug 14 21:53:40 Did you come to tell me a story, Papa? Aug 14 21:54:49 I will do but... we need to have a talk first Aug 14 21:59:34 Why? Aug 14 22:01:03 Because there are things you need to know Aug 14 22:01:19 Was I bad? Aug 14 22:01:26 * Morgan hugs him Aug 14 22:01:35 Oh my boy, no, not at all Aug 14 22:01:54 * Varick hugs him back Aug 14 22:02:46 Do you remember we talked about how maybe when you're older you might be able to change into an animal? Aug 14 22:04:02 Like my birth mother Aug 14 22:04:06 * Morgan nods Aug 14 22:04:07 exactly Aug 14 22:06:52 I don't understand Aug 14 22:07:20 *Molly sits beside him to stroke his hair Aug 14 22:08:13 What don't you understand? Aug 14 22:08:34 Why we have to talk about it Aug 14 22:09:35 Because I've been speaking to a man who can do it, who can become another animal Aug 14 22:09:56 * Varick looks interested Aug 14 22:10:02 Is he a cat? Aug 14 22:10:44 No, he's a wolf... well, some of the time, some of the time he's a man Aug 14 22:12:51 That's what you said you wanted to be! Aug 14 22:12:58 * Morgan nods Aug 14 22:13:16 He's going to come here in a few days to talk to you about it... Aug 14 22:13:50 * Varick looks excited Aug 14 22:14:12 Will he be a wolf or a man? Aug 14 22:14:46 A man... people would be scared if a big wolf came wandering into the house, don't you think? Aug 14 22:16:05 Dogs are like wolves, and people have them in the house Aug 14 22:16:36 Well, not here they don't... and you remember we have to be careful to not let people know what we can do? Aug 14 22:17:32 * Varick nods Aug 14 22:17:48 Okay, Papa. I want to see him as a wolf and a man Aug 14 22:18:23 We'll see.... He and I think when you're older, you'll be able to become a wolf too... Aug 14 22:19:34 Really? When? Aug 14 22:20:08 When you're about ten, he thinks. He thinks it because... you know that feeling you had with Rief? Aug 14 22:21:21 * Varick nods Aug 14 22:21:54 I think its because you recognised another person who can become a wolf... thats what this man thinks too Aug 14 22:23:24 My birth mother could be lots of animals Aug 14 22:23:37 Could she? Aug 14 22:23:43 * Varick nods Aug 14 22:24:04 When she was a ghost, she was birds and dogs and cats sometimes Aug 14 22:24:40 But we don't know if she could be all those things before she died Aug 14 22:24:48 *she had been a cat during his dream of her, but told him about being a famous talking she-wolf for a time* Aug 14 22:24:59 * Varick shrugs Aug 14 22:25:04 Okay Papa Aug 14 22:25:10 She was, I think, a favour talking she-wolf for a while Aug 14 22:25:49 I might be a wolf then Aug 14 22:26:29 We're fairly certain... Ivan is going to help you understand what will happen as you get older so you're not scared if it happens Aug 14 22:28:22 * Varick nods Aug 14 22:28:43 Will you love me when I am a wolf and not a boy? Aug 14 22:30:21 Always. I asked Ivan how I can best support you to make things as easy as possible for you... Aug 14 22:31:36 I know you will help me, Papa Aug 14 22:31:44 * Morgan nods Aug 14 22:32:06 We have to make sure you practice controlling it. We don't want people to get hurt, do we? Aug 14 22:32:32 But I would never hurt anyone! Aug 14 22:33:46 I know but... with my magic, sometimes if I'm upset or scared, its difficult to control... if I didn't practice, I could hurt someone without meaning to Aug 14 22:34:18 I will practice, I promise! Aug 14 22:34:28 I know you will... we'll help you Aug 14 22:37:12 * Varick nods Aug 14 22:37:37 Okay Papa *he yawns* I am going to try to dream of being a wolf Aug 14 22:37:52 * Morgan nods, smiling Aug 14 22:37:56 good... you'll enjoy that Aug 14 22:39:09 * Varick hugs them both before lying down Aug 14 22:39:47 * Morgan strokes his forehead Aug 14 22:40:20 * Varick closes his eyes. Molly watches Morgan's hand on their son Aug 14 22:40:58 Good night, Mama, Goodnight, Papa Aug 14 22:41:17 * Morgan runs his fingers through the boys hair gently Aug 14 22:41:20 Goodnight Varick Aug 14 22:41:51 * Varick falls asleep Aug 14 22:42:44 [There is something about watching you like this with him that very much makes me not wish to wait, and to have a baby by next Prophets Mass!] Aug 14 22:43:03 * Morgan smiles, getting up and heading for the door Aug 14 22:43:12 [So much for that being settled...] Aug 14 22:44:01 *Molly follows quietly* [I did not say we should change plans, just that there is an ache in me when I watch you as a father] Aug 14 22:45:33 [it pulls at me too] Aug 14 22:45:56 *Molly goes out into the hall* Aug 14 22:47:29 It's understandable... it's only natural Aug 14 22:47:59 aye Aug 14 22:49:29 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 14 22:53:26 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client)