**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Aug 25 20:38:06 2022 Aug 25 20:38:06 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Aug 25 21:50:00 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Aug 25 21:54:29 * Morgan inclines his head Aug 25 21:54:29 You want me to clear the way for you to join us at the midnight service? Aug 25 21:54:29 * Claudia shakes her head Aug 25 21:54:29 I'm turning in before that Aug 25 21:54:29 * Morgan nods Aug 25 21:54:32 See you in the morning then Aug 25 21:54:34 Goodnight Aug 25 21:54:36 * Morgan nods, heading out after HeinzHarold Aug 25 21:55:05 *Drink has been flowing, conversation too. The meal is good, and everyone seems to be getting on well. Morgan is sat one space from Edward, Molly in between them. He looks quite relaxed with Mina on his other side Aug 25 21:55:11 * MollyK is now known as Edward Aug 25 21:55:29 Are you coming to the service, brother? Aug 25 21:55:59 I wanted to talk to you about that... I am torn... Aug 25 21:58:00 Why? Aug 25 21:59:26 I wanted to offer to join the service in town on your behalf. I think a presence there would be beneficial Aug 25 22:00:37 * Edward thinks Aug 25 22:01:20 If I make some effort to take Sunday service there once a month, will you spend this one with us as a family? Aug 25 22:01:42 * Morgan looks to think about it Aug 25 22:01:49 If one minor concession is made Aug 25 22:03:41 Oh? Aug 25 22:04:48 Send someone to have it announced wishing everyone a pleasant Prophets Mass and you look forward to joining them for the snowball fight Aug 25 22:06:14 As you wish, brother Aug 25 22:06:34 I'm glad you agreed to that... I wanted nothing more than to be here with our family Aug 25 22:06:46 * Edward smiles Aug 25 22:07:10 I hope that one day we are in a position to all be together again Aug 25 22:07:20 * Morgan nods Aug 25 22:07:25 It'll take some doing Aug 25 22:09:45 * Edward nods Aug 25 22:10:17 A christening is good to be needed to bring us together again Aug 25 22:10:57 * Morgan nods I daresay the heifer will get that underway before too long... though we'll be on our way by then Aug 25 22:12:19 For Uncle Christopher, you or I will need to do the job Aug 25 22:12:38 *Molly in between them just sips her wine* Aug 25 22:12:38 * Morgan nods Aug 25 22:12:56 I imagine so Aug 25 22:16:09 * Edward whispers into Mina's ear, making her smile Aug 25 22:17:24 *Molly watches this before going back to eating* Aug 25 22:17:50 * Edward is now known as Molly Aug 25 22:18:08 Did Varick go to sleep nicely? Aug 25 22:19:29 * Morgan nods Aug 25 22:19:42 He was telling me he doesn't remember prophets mass with his father anymore Aug 25 22:20:02 * Molly sighs Aug 25 22:20:06 Poor boy Aug 25 22:20:55 * Morgan nods Aug 25 22:22:54 We will make new, happy memories, rather than him trying desperately to remember past Prophets Masses Aug 25 22:23:52 * Morgan nods Aug 25 22:23:55 Yes, we will Aug 25 22:26:43 * Molly smiles, finishing the meal and chatting with everyone. Edward gives the servants the instructions to do as Morgan said, and the ladies retire to the drawing room. Port is drunk and cigars smoked, memories shared. Just after eleven, it's almost time to collect the ladies when he hears Aug 25 22:27:03 [uhhh... liebes herz? There's going to be some kissing...] Aug 25 22:27:46 [I'm sorry? Aug 25 22:28:20 [Heidi has put up mistletoe] Aug 25 22:28:57 [where?] Aug 25 22:29:53 [In the doorway, with the intention of us all giving the men kisses on the cheek, unless we wish to kiss our men a bit more] Aug 25 22:30:08 [I see. Be a shame if it caught fire...] Aug 25 22:30:24 [it would be most surprising!] Aug 25 22:31:54 [I'm not sure I could prevent it happening without causing some alarm] Aug 25 22:33:52 [No.It is Prophets Mass...] Aug 25 22:34:43 [Zench is going to have his hands full with that one] Aug 25 22:35:57 [Indeed] Aug 25 22:36:42 *The time comes for the men to go in, Potts ends up in front* Aug 25 22:36:47 * Molly is now known as HH Aug 25 22:36:54 * Morgan nudges Edward Aug 25 22:41:05 * HH is now known as Edward Aug 25 22:41:11 * Edward looks at him Aug 25 22:41:17 What? Aug 25 22:42:34 * Morgan speaks quietly Aug 25 22:42:41 Potts is likely about to get the shock of his life Aug 25 22:43:24 Why? Aug 25 22:43:38 Mistletoe Aug 25 22:44:57 Sounds like Heidi's mischief Aug 25 22:45:02 * Morgan nods Aug 25 22:46:51 *There is giggling from the drawing room, followed by Heidi loudly saying "Miseltoes kisses!" Potts does indeed sound shocked, chuckling. Zench looks over his shoulder at Edward apologetically Aug 25 22:50:28 Ad: Morgan, what is going on? Aug 25 22:52:08 I don't know if I'm pleased that you think I know more than anyone else or offended that there is mischief and you automatically come to me for an explanation Aug 25 22:52:36 Ad: focus on the former. Aug 25 22:53:04 Even if the latter is more accurate Aug 25 22:53:08 * Morgan smiles slightly Aug 25 22:53:19 *Zench is the next in, laughing loudly "I have never been kissed by so many beautiful women in one night before!" Aug 25 22:53:32 I daresay the Eisenfursts daughter is living up to her reputation as a mischief maker Aug 25 22:57:57 * Edward follows in, Morgan right behind him. He gets accosted by Heidi, Diana, Inga, Molly, Jarvie, Verity and Mina, each kissing his cheek, mostly en masse. He actually blushes, but catches hold of Mina to dip her and kiss her like on a theatre stage. Mina is then blushing. This leaves Morgan next to cross the threshold Aug 25 22:58:54 * Morgan follows Edward through Aug 25 23:00:55 *Heidi is the first to kiss his cheek, so tall there is no stretching. She grins "happy Prophets Mass!" Aug 25 23:01:33 * Morgan whispers to her Aug 25 23:01:40 You're a bad girl, Heidi... Aug 25 23:02:30 *She does much like she did to Edward, and says "I'm sorry, Daddy" before laughing* Aug 25 23:03:01 * Morgan laughs, moving on Aug 25 23:04:15 *Inga and Jarvie are next to kiss his cheek, and he has to bend a little for Inga. He has to bend even more for Diana, who looks happy to be involved and says "Happy Prophets Mass, your Excellency" Aug 25 23:05:25 And to you, Diana. Aug 25 23:06:42 *Verity kisses his cheek, this is absolutely not new to him, but Mina doing so is. His seventeen year old self would have been delighted and probably embarrassed* Aug 25 23:08:36 * Morgan chuckles slightly, wishing her a happy Prophets Mass Aug 25 23:09:48 *Molly comes to him* Happy Prophets Mass, my love *She goes to her toes, arms around his neck and kisses him soundly* Aug 25 23:10:08 * Morgan holds her to him for a moment before letting go Aug 25 23:11:43 *She's immediately gone to kiss HH, then Witts, and Wonks. Once HH has kissed his own wife he watches the others whilst stood by Morgan* Aug 25 23:11:48 * Edward is now known as HH Aug 25 23:12:34 Been a good few years since I got kissed by seven women in one night Aug 25 23:13:11 Definitely a first for me Aug 25 23:13:22 * HH laughs Aug 25 23:14:47 A princess, a Duchess, a Grafin, two Ladies, and two Baronet's wife's. Impressive. Aug 25 23:15:54 * Morgan nods Aug 25 23:16:16 *Edward moves to Morgan's other side* Ready for Father? Aug 25 23:16:32 I'm going to be disappointed if his head doesn't explode Aug 25 23:17:53 *Adalbrecht looks redder than most of the ornaments when the ladies suddenly pile on him to give him kisses, though he doesn't look to be hating it, just embarrassed Aug 25 23:19:18 E: *he smiles* Little baggages, all of them. *he sips his drink whilst the girls giggle and Adalbrecht stumbles over saying happy Prophets Mass in return* Aug 25 23:19:42 * Morgan nods Aug 25 23:21:09 *A glance at the women shows that they all seem happy. Verity waits until they are done before she comes to kiss Adalbrecht. Surprisingly, like the other wives, she kisses her husband on the mouth. Adalbrecht seems to freeze with surprise at this Aug 25 23:21:25 E: *he mutters* Good god, man. Aug 25 23:21:32 * Morgan leans closer to Edward, whispering Aug 25 23:21:34 kaboom Aug 25 23:23:10 *Edward laughs quietly. Adalbrecht stutters in his Happy Prophets Mass. Verity just smiles at him, and her poor husband looks more perplexed and like a duck out of water than Morgan has ever seen* Aug 25 23:23:46 * HH looks to Morgan, speaking quietly "Is yer Da going to implode?" Aug 25 23:25:24 Its entirely possible Aug 25 23:26:22 E: Explode seems more likely. Aug 25 23:26:34 * HH grimaces Aug 25 23:27:11 Thanks fer that! Aug 25 23:28:43 * Morgan snorts, turning away for a moment Aug 25 23:29:40 *The girls have all moved to kissing Joseff, Dekker, then DeeDee, the last man in, who takes it in his stride, kissing each of them on the cheek in return as the Montaigne do, and wishing them the happiest of Prophets Masses* Aug 25 23:29:44 Uh oh. Aug 25 23:30:41 *Claudia comes to the doorway just behind DeeDee, clueless about the miseltoe* Aug 25 23:30:41 * Morgan turns back Aug 25 23:30:47 Oh damn Aug 25 23:31:23 *Heidi looks excited* There's Miseltoe, look! Now you have to kiss each other! Aug 25 23:32:13 * HH glances at Morgan, whispering "She'll be alright, it's just a kiss, right?" Aug 25 23:32:32 * Morgan shrugs Aug 25 23:34:10 *Claudia looks faintly murderously at Heidi. DeeDee bows to Claudia* Madame, good evening. I am afraid these dear ladies have already stolen all the kisses I had available, so I will instead bow and wish you a very happy Prophets Mass* Aug 25 23:35:02 Edwards at risk of being out-smoothed Aug 25 23:36:24 *There is some chatter from behind Morgan and HH, a little quiet mocking of DeeDee for being a coward. Claudia looks a little confused before inclining her head to him then the others* Goodnight. Happy Prophets Mass. *she leaves* Aug 25 23:36:56 * Morgan turns to look at those behind him Aug 25 23:38:05 *It's not cruel, just men jesting and teasing their friend. The culprits seem to predominantly be Witts and Wonks* Aug 25 23:38:28 * Morgan raises an eyebrow at them before looking to HeinzHarold Aug 25 23:38:34 Go make sure she's alright Aug 25 23:39:04 *DeeDee looks up a moment at the miseltoe, then the direction Claudia went, before moving aside to let HH pass* Aug 25 23:39:09 * HH is now known as Heidi Aug 25 23:39:15 * Heidi looks at Morgan Aug 25 23:39:42 Does your friend wrinkle the other side of the bedsheets? Aug 25 23:41:40 Suffice to say there is more going on than you are aware of Aug 25 23:43:31 It's just a tradition though... *she looks a bit upset*... it was just a bit of fun Aug 25 23:44:23 * Morgan motions with his head for her to follow him Aug 25 23:46:54 * Heidi does so Aug 25 23:47:20 Don't fret at it... its just a bit awkward Aug 25 23:48:18 * Heidi nods Aug 25 23:48:46 Everyone else had fun though, even the Graf, I think Aug 25 23:48:56 * Morgan looks at her Aug 25 23:49:05 You're really worried about this aren't you? Aug 25 23:53:17 * Heidi shakes her head "just a little bit, aside from that it was a roaring success. I saw your wife kiss you like you were covered in cream" Aug 25 23:53:44 * Morgan nods Aug 25 23:53:49 Pretty sure everyone saw that Aug 25 23:54:33 That's a success. And Edward kissing his wife like I've seen him do in camps. Aug 25 23:55:29 And my father looked like he would implode... very successful all round. Don't worry about Claudia. Aug 25 23:56:49 * Heidi nods Aug 25 23:57:37 Does he never normally kiss her? I've never seen a man react like that to his own wife kissing him! Aug 25 23:58:13 My father is old fashioned and very private... Aug 25 23:59:11 Sounds boring. Aug 25 23:59:32 Long story, really... slowly though, he changes