**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Aug 20 00:03:16 2022 Aug 20 00:03:16 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Aug 20 00:03:44 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Aug 20 00:04:30 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Aug 20 00:05:32 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Aug 20 00:07:34 [23:51:22] MollyK: We do not need to talk about it if you do not wish to, but I could understand why you might feel such a thing Aug 20 00:08:15 * Morgan shrugs again Aug 20 00:08:17 I don't know Aug 20 00:10:29 * MollyK lets go to answer the knock on the door, sitting beside him again afterwards Aug 20 00:11:09 You did the right thing, letting them meet Aug 20 00:11:21 * Morgan nods Aug 20 00:11:25 Aye Aug 20 00:14:36 * MollyK watches him Aug 20 00:16:24 You love them both, and have only recently really become closer with either of them... do you feel like perhaps neither of them are going to need you and will go along together themselves without you? Aug 20 00:17:23 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 20 00:19:02 But you will not lose their love, liebling. There will be more love between you all. You and Edward will have a greater bond as he takes on more of his fatherly role Aug 20 00:19:44 * Morgan shrugs, looking at his coffee Aug 20 00:19:50 I'm not so sure about that Aug 20 00:22:02 * MollyK rubs his arm Aug 20 00:22:14 Do you regret telling him? Aug 20 00:23:53 * Morgan draws a deep breath Aug 20 00:24:00 No... it is what's best for her Aug 20 00:25:43 * MollyK nods slowly Aug 20 00:25:49 Yes, it is Aug 20 00:31:28 It's... I am trying to understand... it's like she is this little precious light you have found, precious and cradled within closed hands, tending it, but now you're having to open them and let the light of her spread, and it makes your hands feel empty? Aug 20 00:32:58 * Morgan nods Aug 20 00:33:11 It feels like I am losing her... like I'm no longer needed Aug 20 00:36:14 You are not losing her. You get to be her uncle. Look at how much you loved your uncle, how he taught you to shoot when your father wouldn't. You can have that relationship with her Aug 20 00:37:13 * Morgan shrugs Aug 20 00:40:11 You are needed. Your parents will need you, and Edward will need you. And Florrie needs someone who will help her understand her talent in the years ahead. Aug 20 00:41:37 * Morgan sighs heavily before sipping his coffee Aug 20 00:42:10 I want to help you... please, tell me how? Aug 20 00:42:40 I don't know how Aug 20 00:44:38 * MollyK nods Aug 20 00:44:41 Magic? Aug 20 00:47:44 * Morgan nods Aug 20 00:49:55 * MollyK concentrates. As always, the tingle settles the physiological sensations but doesn't reduce the emotional ones Aug 20 00:53:05 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 20 01:31:50 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 20 10:41:54 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Aug 20 12:34:55 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 20 15:54:31 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Aug 20 18:58:05 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 20 18:58:08 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Aug 20 19:13:24 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Aug 20 19:17:24 You are needed. Your parents will need you, and Edward will need you. And Florrie needs someone who will help her understand her talent in the years ahead. Aug 20 19:17:24 * Morgan sighs heavily before sipping his coffee Aug 20 19:17:24 I want to help you... please, tell me how? Aug 20 19:17:24 I don't know how Aug 20 19:17:24 * MollyK nods Aug 20 19:17:27 Magic? Aug 20 19:17:29 * Morgan nods Aug 20 19:17:31 * MollyK concentrates. As always, the tingle settles the physiological sensations but doesn't reduce the emotional ones Aug 20 19:20:16 I'm going to need to find somewhere I can practice my magic soon... Aug 20 19:21:13 * MollyK nods Aug 20 19:21:27 We should go out in the woods Aug 20 19:21:54 probably Aug 20 19:22:31 We will not have such empty space elsewhere Aug 20 19:23:43 No... Aug 20 19:25:06 * MollyK nods Aug 20 19:25:18 What did you have in mind? Aug 20 19:25:38 I don't know, but I need to improve Aug 20 19:27:35 You are already very impressive, my love Aug 20 19:27:57 * Morgan shrugs Aug 20 19:30:40 You feel it is not enough? Aug 20 19:31:00 Aye... Aug 20 19:32:50 Then we will practice Aug 20 19:34:09 * Morgan nods Aug 20 19:34:21 I'm fairly sure you're entirely capable already Aug 20 19:34:56 * MollyK shudders Aug 20 19:35:01 I suppose so Aug 20 19:35:25 You did what was necessary Aug 20 19:38:48 I know. And I would do it again, to save you. But... it is still uncomfortable Aug 20 19:39:29 * Morgan nods Aug 20 19:39:49 I think it is likely to be something you may have to do again, in one way or another Aug 20 19:40:43 I hope not Aug 20 19:41:46 With what we have to face? Are you going to willingly stand by while I and eventually our children face whatever is coming? Aug 20 19:42:40 * MollyK looks wounded Aug 20 19:42:46 You know I won't. Aug 20 19:43:28 * Morgan nods Aug 20 19:43:51 I know that full well... so it must stand that you will likely have to do the same again... Aug 20 19:45:57 Yes, but that does not mean it should be taken lightly. Killing someone at all, I hated that the first time I did it. Now I can do it just from willing it... I do not like that. It might be necessary, but I will never feel completely at peace with having that ability. Aug 20 19:46:27 * Morgan sighs Aug 20 19:46:47 I'm sorry. Its long been a part of my life. Aug 20 19:48:42 * MollyK nods Aug 20 19:49:07 I know. I will not hesitate. Aug 20 19:49:16 * Morgan nods Aug 20 19:49:17 I know Aug 20 19:52:04 * MollyK nods a little Aug 20 19:52:22 It is where and what we are, and it is going to be important, I know. Aug 20 19:52:30 * Morgan nods Aug 20 19:58:18 * MollyK drinks some coffee Aug 20 19:58:56 Did you wish to take the letters to His Grace during quiet hour? Aug 20 19:59:54 * Morgan nods Aug 20 19:59:57 Aye, I think so Aug 20 20:01:21 * MollyK nods Aug 20 20:01:32 That is what we will do then, my love Aug 20 20:01:45 * Morgan nods, finishing his coffee Aug 20 20:01:46 alright Aug 20 20:03:19 How did you sleep? Aug 20 20:05:53 alright Aug 20 20:06:10 That rather makes a change! Aug 20 20:06:51 I dreamed, but no nightmares Aug 20 20:07:28 An alternate path? Aug 20 20:07:56 No Aug 20 20:09:36 * MollyK finishes her coffee Aug 20 20:09:41 Something fun then Aug 20 20:11:00 * Morgan sighs Aug 20 20:11:04 I dreamed of Dietlinde and Jana Aug 20 20:14:05 * MollyK nods Aug 20 20:14:11 Alright, my love Aug 20 20:17:53 * Morgan checks the time Aug 20 20:19:15 *it's almost lunch time* Aug 20 20:19:47 After lunch I suppose... Aug 20 20:21:04 * MollyK nods Aug 20 20:21:59 Edward will think you're mad going off to town in the time that you could have me alone without interruption Aug 20 20:22:31 * Morgan grinds his teeth Aug 20 20:24:42 Time doesn't stand still just because he wants an hour of quiet Aug 20 20:26:56 Why does that bother you? Aug 20 20:27:05 * Morgan shrugs Aug 20 20:29:03 They are newlyweds, my love. I know we were immediately so very busy, but I understand him wanting to just enjoy this special time with her. I cannot at all begrudge either of them that Aug 20 20:30:03 No, but that doesn't mean... oh, nevermind Aug 20 20:30:31 * MollyK watches him with a little frown Aug 20 20:30:38 What's wrong, my love? Aug 20 20:31:51 The expectation of inaction annoys me. Aug 20 20:33:00 I do not think we have to do nothing, just that they are to be undisturbed Aug 20 20:33:42 They can be undisturbed, but his thinking I'm mad is his own damn business and it should not hold me here waiting to be allowed to do something when he approves of it Aug 20 20:35:03 * MollyK watches him a moment Aug 20 20:35:20 No, it shouldn't, and we can go where you wish Aug 20 20:35:49 * Morgan nods slightly Aug 20 20:37:29 * MollyK kisses his cheek Aug 20 20:38:08 I'm going to take a few minutes to write a note for my parents, my love. Shall I meet you downstairs? Aug 20 20:38:19 * Morgan nods Aug 20 20:38:20 alright Aug 20 20:40:40 * MollyK rubs his shoulder a moment Aug 20 20:42:54 * Morgan sighs before heading downstairs Aug 20 20:44:33 *the house is quiet, and he finds Inga, HH, Varick and Peaches in the drawing room. HH is reading a children's story Aug 20 20:47:08 * MollyK is now known as HH Aug 20 20:47:29 * Morgan goes in and sits down Aug 20 20:48:00 * HH does funny voices for the characters too. Inga watches Morgan before moving to sit nearer and talking quietly Aug 20 20:48:03 * HH is now known as Inga Aug 20 20:48:15 Where's Molly? Aug 20 20:48:34 Upstairs. She'll be down shortly Aug 20 20:51:28 * Inga nods Aug 20 20:51:34 Is everything alright? Aug 20 20:51:55 * Morgan sighs Aug 20 20:51:59 I'm grumpy, that's all Aug 20 20:53:58 Can I help? Aug 20 20:55:06 Thank you, but I don't think so... if you feel the need to check on Molly, though, I won't be offended Aug 20 20:55:24 Do you want me to? Have you two fallen out? Aug 20 20:56:22 No... I'm just... having a difficult day, that's all. Aug 20 20:57:25 * Inga nods Aug 20 20:57:46 Prophets Mass is hard when you've lost people Aug 20 20:58:19 * Morgan nods slightly Aug 20 21:01:52 Do you need to borrow my husband? Aug 20 21:02:12 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 20 21:02:23 I'll be alright in a bit... just waiting for Molly Aug 20 21:03:50 *Varick comes to sit on Morgan's lap, and peaches follows him* Aug 20 21:03:59 * Inga is now known as Varick Aug 20 21:04:16 Papa, when can we play together? Aug 20 21:11:21 For a few minutes, yes Aug 20 21:24:29 A bit later? Definitely tomorrow, too Aug 20 21:26:02 * Varick nods. Peaches watches Morgan brainlessly Aug 20 21:26:15 We could play hide and seek Aug 20 21:26:40 * Morgan nods Aug 20 21:26:42 Maybe, yes Aug 20 21:27:25 * Varick whispers "Heinzharold doesn't read as good as you" Aug 20 21:27:53 * Morgan whispers back Aug 20 21:27:57 I've had more practice, that's all Aug 20 21:29:56 *Peaches tries to get on Morgan's lap too* Aug 20 21:30:31 * Morgan watches it for a moment before sighing and picking it up Aug 20 21:31:45 *the little black hairy thing looks grateful, trying to lick his face* Aug 20 21:33:21 * Morgan holds it just out of reach Aug 20 21:34:41 *peaches yips, little legs flailing around. Varick and the others laugh * Aug 20 21:35:41 * Morgan puts the dog on his lap, holding it there Aug 20 21:36:50 Papa, Peaches wants to give you kisses! Aug 20 21:37:55 I can see that Aug 20 21:38:57 Don't you like him? Aug 20 21:39:36 He's.... Not the sort of dog I would choose, is he Aug 20 21:40:42 * Varick looks at him Aug 20 21:40:54 He is small... Aug 20 21:41:31 And a bit... simple... Aug 20 21:42:30 But he can't help that, Papa Aug 20 21:43:22 I know Aug 20 21:44:19 * Varick strokes the dog which is still trying to lick Morg Aug 20 21:45:20 * Morgan fusses the dog, keeping it away from his face Aug 20 21:49:23 *there's a cacophony as the former army men come into the drawing room, Heidi and Diana too. With his mistress returned, the dog now tries to escape to her Aug 20 21:50:19 * Morgan puts the dog down Aug 20 21:51:41 * Varick is now known as Edward Aug 20 21:51:48 * Edward comes over Aug 20 21:51:54 Making friends? Aug 20 21:52:53 * Morgan shrugs Aug 20 21:55:01 Where's Molly, it's almost lunch time? Aug 20 21:55:29 Upstairs, writing to her father Aug 20 21:56:34 * Edward nods Aug 20 21:57:14 Is she well? Aug 20 21:58:14 * Morgan nods Aug 20 21:58:16 I believe so Aug 20 21:59:12 * Edward nods, the bell rings Aug 20 22:00:06 Mina is with Joseff, it's not a good day today Aug 20 22:00:56 * Morgan nods Aug 20 22:01:00 I wish there was something we could do Aug 20 22:02:07 * Edward nods Aug 20 22:02:38 I wish I could save Mina from the hurt. All we can do is take care of him Aug 20 22:03:12 * Morgan nods Aug 20 22:03:16 aye Aug 20 22:05:28 * Edward offers Varick a piggy back, and the boy climbs up. Heidi spots this, and pulls on Zench's sleeve until he gives in. She's almost as tall as him, so it's quite comical. Edward smiles at Zench "Race?" Aug 20 22:06:20 * Morgan watches them quietly Aug 20 22:06:30 *Zench groans* I can barely walk! Aug 20 22:06:45 V: We'll go slow! Aug 20 22:07:18 Z: Go on then. Three two one... Aug 20 22:08:13 *Varick is laughing as Edward makes for the dinning room, Zench hot on his heels. Heidi says loudly in Thean "Giddy up, big boy, you can do it!" Aug 20 22:08:49 * Morgan watches them for a moment before sighing and moving to follow them Aug 20 22:09:29 HH: Wassup, man? Did y' want to be Edward's passenger? Aug 20 22:09:44 * Morgan scowls Aug 20 22:09:49 I'm having a bad day Aug 20 22:11:23 * Edward is now known as HH Aug 20 22:11:47 * HH looks to Inga "Go on for lunch, Pidge, we'll catch ya up" Aug 20 22:12:19 * HH hangs back til everyone else has gone to the other room Aug 20 22:12:34 What's goin' on? Aug 20 22:13:42 * Morgan huffs Aug 20 22:13:49 Introduced Edward to Florrie Aug 20 22:13:56 Went bad? Aug 20 22:14:38 Went very well... his guilt afterwards was awful... and the feeling I've got now that I'm no longer needed, that I am losing her... it hurts Aug 20 22:15:36 * HH hugs him hard Aug 20 22:16:04 * Morgan hugs him back, breathing slowly Aug 20 22:17:18 Sounds rough man Aug 20 22:17:33 * Morgan nods Aug 20 22:18:43 Worse b'cause of her looks? Aug 20 22:18:58 I dunno Aug 20 22:19:09 * Morgan sighs Aug 20 22:19:14 She looks even more like her now Aug 20 22:20:14 Healthier then Aug 20 22:20:41 * Morgan nods Aug 20 22:20:42 much Aug 20 22:22:38 Bit jealous? Aug 20 22:22:53 * Morgan scowls Aug 20 22:22:58 You're the second to suggest that Aug 20 22:24:45 It's not a dig, man Aug 20 22:25:22 * Morgan shrugs slightly Aug 20 22:27:38 I don't think you're gonna lose her Aug 20 22:29:31 Molly says the same Aug 20 22:29:58 Two smartest people you know are in agreement then Aug 20 22:32:11 * Morgan shrugs Aug 20 22:35:55 Didn't expect it? Aug 20 22:36:52 I dunno man Aug 20 22:38:21 Mebbie try and talk to 'er just you soon? Aug 20 22:38:59 I don't know that'll help... and how would I explain it to Alice? Aug 20 22:42:17 Hey, Alice, yer kid looks like my daughter, findin' it a bit tough playin' a smaller role with 'er from now on, can I hang out with 'er? Also, 'ave you seen how 'andsome my friend Heinzharold is?! Aug 20 22:42:51 * Morgan leans against the door frame, head hanging Aug 20 22:43:39 Sounds fine t' me Aug 20 22:44:32 I'll think about it Aug 20 22:45:19 Donkt be a martyr, man. If it'd help, do it Aug 20 22:45:41 * Morgan nods slightly Aug 20 22:47:59 You love her a lot, first little kid you've let close. Aug 20 22:49:01 * Morgan nods Aug 20 22:49:02 aye Aug 20 22:49:26 I can understand why it'd hurt Aug 20 22:49:48 * Morgan sighs, nodding Aug 20 22:51:00 Anything y' need? Training, going for a walk? Aug 20 22:51:28 I'm going out after lunch Aug 20 22:51:38 Just you? Aug 20 22:52:12 No, Molly's coming Aug 20 22:52:36 Goin' somewhere nice? Aug 20 22:52:50 Into the forest... I need to practice Aug 20 22:53:35 * HH nods Aug 20 22:54:01 Makes sense... Hey, man? Aug 20 22:54:38 * Morgan looks up at him Aug 20 22:54:45 It's gonna be okay. Aug 20 22:55:02 * Morgan nods Aug 20 22:57:03 * HH hugs him again before patting his arm Aug 20 22:57:09 You ready to eat? Aug 20 22:57:13 * Morgan nods Aug 20 22:57:15 I suppose so Aug 20 22:57:44 Y' wanna be horse or rider? *he grins* Aug 20 22:58:38 * Morgan sighs, walking towards the dining room Aug 20 22:59:04 Y' couldn't carry me. I'd be alright though Aug 20 22:59:24 If it makes you feel better to think so... you carry on Aug 20 23:02:46 I carry Inga round a lot. Look at these biceps, man *he walks along posing them* Aug 20 23:04:19 * Morgan nods slightly Aug 20 23:06:16 * HH follows on to the dinning room Aug 20 23:09:20 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 20 23:12:51 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)