**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Sep 29 00:00:37 2022 Sep 29 00:00:37 Ask Molly. Ask her what I was like when she first met me... you saw how people react to me in Tawstock. In the short time I was there they were all _terrified_ of me Sep 29 00:01:14 Still wouldn't have been scared of you Sep 29 00:01:54 Then you'd be leaning on your stupid act a bit too hard Sep 29 00:02:57 You wouldn' have hurt me Sep 29 00:04:22 I hurt everyone Sep 29 00:04:40 * Morgan looks up at him Sep 29 00:05:34 That winter prince, the thing that keeps the schneeskald as pets... there was a portal that went through his realm... I threw a man in it because I disliked him. I didn't hate him, I simply found him odious and entitled. Sep 29 00:06:06 Yeah, but you love me, I'da been fine Sep 29 00:06:18 maybe Sep 29 00:06:56 You looked after Molly and you didn't even love her, so y' can't have been all bad Sep 29 00:07:43 I didn't look after anyone for a long time man. I didn't _care_ about anyone or anything Sep 29 00:07:59 * HH shrugs Sep 29 00:08:23 Doesn't matter now. You won't ever be like that again Sep 29 00:08:30 * Morgan shudders Sep 29 00:08:33 God I hope not Sep 29 00:08:56 You wouldn't wander off again Sep 29 00:10:14 * Morgan shakes his head slowly Sep 29 00:10:18 Made a promise Sep 29 00:11:12 Mebbie we'll tie her up, make sure she never wanders off anywhere Sep 29 00:12:46 You know what'll happen Sep 29 00:13:26 What? Sep 29 00:13:40 Sebastien... Sep 29 00:14:52 If you die, and so on Sep 29 00:15:12 * Morgan nods Sep 29 00:15:21 Yeah? Sep 29 00:16:51 She'll wander as far as him Sep 29 00:17:48 I meant tie her up so she can't wander off and you lose yer shit Sep 29 00:18:37 I just... need to not give her a reason to wander Sep 29 00:19:56 Swear to God if I catch you even lookin' at another woman with intent I'll chop bits of you off and safe yer wife the trouble *he grins* Sep 29 00:21:50 Never gonn' happen Sep 29 00:22:13 'Nother man then Sep 29 00:22:58 I've only got eyes for you... and Kitt, he is very pretty Sep 29 00:23:46 * HH laughs Sep 29 00:24:28 You got good taste Sep 29 00:25:20 * Morgan nods slightly Sep 29 00:26:17 Best get ready for th' next funeral service Sep 29 00:26:54 * Morgan nods Sep 29 00:27:40 I feel bad for not being there this morning but I was in no fit state to be Sep 29 00:28:01 You were pretty messed up. Seem better now Sep 29 00:28:52 * Morgan nods Sep 29 00:28:54 Long story Sep 29 00:29:46 After church then? Sep 29 00:30:09 * Morgan nods, taking a deep breath Sep 29 00:30:13 I'll catch my father later Sep 29 00:30:28 You good, or need a hug? Sep 29 00:31:23 I'm good man Sep 29 00:31:33 * HH nods Sep 29 00:32:19 Let's find our girls. Yours might not dish out all th' details of yer swiving habits but mine would Sep 29 00:32:41 * Morgan straightens himself up, muttering Sep 29 00:32:44 Too late for that concern Sep 29 00:33:31 Told her she likes it when we pretend to be in the stables, did she? Sep 29 00:34:33 That one hasn't quite filtered down to me yet Sep 29 00:35:31 Ahh, see she is the groom and I'm the stallion, yeah *he grins* Sep 29 00:36:04 So you bite her and headbutt her... or is that just cantankerous war horses? Sep 29 00:37:00 Nah, I bite her, but never hard. Norm'ly she brushes me an' tells me what a good boy I am Sep 29 00:38:54 * Morgan rubs at the bare skin on the side of his head Sep 29 00:39:21 Yeah, wouldn't work for you if y' were only brushing hair Sep 29 00:39:28 Used to Sep 29 00:39:55 Used to pretend to be an 'orse in the bedroom, did you? Sep 29 00:40:13 * Morgan mutters under his breath Sep 29 00:40:16 Only in some areas Sep 29 00:40:29 * HH laughs Sep 29 00:41:38 Not what I've seen Sep 29 00:41:55 Made a point to look didja Sep 29 00:42:50 You know like how yer compelled to look when y' see two carts crash into each other? Bit like that. Sep 29 00:44:34 * Morgan nods Sep 29 00:44:42 Reckon you can run interference for me in the morning? Sep 29 00:45:02 Interfere with whom? Sep 29 00:45:30 Everyone. I want to go train, but I need to do it away from the house Sep 29 00:46:19 Yeah, tell everyone y' wanted some quiet solitude to contemplate the last day of this momentous year, eh? Sep 29 00:47:30 Maybe a little less florid... Sep 29 00:47:48 Sounds pompous, fits nicely Sep 29 00:48:23 * Morgan thumps him Sep 29 00:48:46 Last thing we need is my father wandering up and catching me... even seeing Edwards tattoo would pale in comparison Sep 29 00:49:00 * HH rubs his arm Sep 29 00:49:09 He still mad about it? Sep 29 00:49:36 No... he dropped it as I asked when it became apparent Joseff's passing was imminent and we needed to pull together Sep 29 00:49:48 Not before he accused me of having one, mind Sep 29 00:50:56 * HH laughs Sep 29 00:51:31 It'd be summat nautical if y' did Sep 29 00:51:50 Probably. But I don't. Sep 29 00:52:05 Too much of a wuss for that Sep 29 00:52:49 Never felt the need Sep 29 00:53:15 It stings Sep 29 00:53:33 That doesn't surprise me Sep 29 00:55:48 Come on then, before they think we're playin' again Sep 29 00:56:43 * Morgan salutes before heading to the door Sep 29 00:57:41 * HH follows along Sep 29 01:00:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 29 01:03:52 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 29 09:08:40 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Sep 29 10:52:44 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 29 20:27:08 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Sep 29 20:34:20 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Sep 29 20:40:52 *The Hapsburg family chapel where Edward and Mina got married just ten days ago is only about one third full when everyone just has arrived. Alongside a few servants, there's only the family, Wonks and Zench, the priest, and Baelor the overseer. Varick is holding Molly's hand as they sit beside Edward. He has the option of sitting on Varick's other Sep 29 20:40:52 side or squeezing between Molly and Edward Sep 29 20:47:22 * Morgan sits on Varicks other side Sep 29 20:50:58 *The funeral is as expected. Mina looks a little formal but not completely detached. Edward looks protective of her. Molly glances at Morgan, checking he is alright as they go along through the eulogy and prayers Sep 29 20:54:47 * Morgan looks to be doing ok Sep 29 20:56:22 *Edward whispers something to Molly, and she nods slightly* Sep 29 21:01:18 [It will be the hymn in a minute, Edward wanted me to tell you] Sep 29 21:05:22 [understood] Sep 29 21:05:42 [are you staying?] Sep 29 21:06:52 [yes] Sep 29 21:11:15 * MollyK nods slightly. The hymn is the finally bit of the ceremony, and everyone stands. They sing, thought there's a definite tension. The only one who is obviously keeping an eye to Morgan is Adalbrecht, though he can see from her body language that Molly is also quite aware of him. Varick holds his hand, singing along Sep 29 21:12:29 * Morgan sings along quietly, glancing at Edward occasionally Sep 29 21:13:32 *Edward is watching fixedly the stained glass window at the front of the church above the coffin. He's singing, but his jaw is tight* Sep 29 21:18:13 * Morgan squeezes Varicks hand gently, continuing to sing Sep 29 21:24:12 *Varick looks up at him, squeezing back. The song soon finishes, and it is time for the servants to carry the coffin out to the graveyard. Mina and Edward walk directly behind it, the others coming along. Outside it is snowing again, and at the grave he was stood beside talking to Joseff only a few days ago the cold flakes fall into the dug earth Sep 29 21:24:13 and onto the coffin of that man's wife and son. Sep 29 21:25:05 * Morgan watches quietly Sep 29 21:29:09 *Mina looks down into the hole. She has Edward on one side of her, his arm around her shoulder. But as they lower her Father down to be reunited as he had wished, she looks very alone, the last remainder of her bloodline* Sep 29 21:30:25 * Morgan watches her sadly, moving so he is stood slightly to one side and slightly behind her but close enough to be noticed Sep 29 21:32:15 *Mina gives him a little head incline before returning her attention as the ropes are removed. Edward releases her to let her go to put the first handful in. Sep 29 21:34:10 * MollyK is now known as Edward Sep 29 21:34:41 * Edward watches Mina, looking sad Sep 29 21:36:10 * Morgan looks briefly at his brother before looking back to Mina Sep 29 21:39:03 *Mina speaks very quietly to the coffin before standing up. Edward does the same whilst Mina stands still and quiet in the spot she was in before* Sep 29 21:41:00 * Morgan hovers protectively waiting for Edward to return to her Sep 29 21:42:40 * Edward does, immediately putting a protective arm around her. He glances at Morgan "I am taking Mina inside" Sep 29 21:42:59 * Morgan nods Sep 29 21:43:03 What would you have me do? Sep 29 21:43:40 Can you wait until it is finished? Sep 29 21:44:09 *Adalbrecht and Verity are putting in handfuls* Sep 29 21:44:49 * Morgan nods briefly Sep 29 21:45:28 Thank you, brother *he gently steers Mina indoors* Sep 29 21:45:36 * Edward is now known as Verity Sep 29 21:46:15 * Verity comes to Morgan, gently touching his arm "are you alright, dear boy?" Sep 29 21:46:30 * Morgan nods Sep 29 21:46:39 I am, mother. Are you? Sep 29 21:46:46 * Verity nods Sep 29 21:46:59 It's very sad, isn't it? Poor Mina and Edward Sep 29 21:47:42 * Morgan nods Sep 29 21:48:25 At least Joseff is reunited with Maria and their son and he isn't suffering. He asked me to make sure she knows she is not alone and is part of our family Sep 29 21:48:37 * Verity smiles Sep 29 21:48:54 We will certainly do that. We love her as we do Molly Sep 29 21:49:23 * Morgan nods Sep 29 21:49:43 I know. Perhaps it would be worthwhile making it plain to Mina... Sep 29 21:50:19 * Verity nods Sep 29 21:51:07 We will. She is very young to be orphaned, and I know how very lonely that can feel. Sep 29 21:51:24 * Morgan nods Sep 29 21:51:40 How is father? He knew Joseff a long time Sep 29 21:52:45 He is sad but doing well enough. As you get older you lose many friends and acquaintances. Sep 29 21:53:05 * Morgan nods sadly Sep 29 21:53:15 Perhaps you and he would escort Molly and Varick inside? Sep 29 21:54:45 * Verity nods Sep 29 21:55:35 We will. Perhaps you might like some gloves, to save your hands? Sep 29 22:04:43 * Morgan smiles Sep 29 22:04:46 I'll be fine mother Sep 29 22:08:55 * Verity gathers up Morgan's own wife and son, taking them indoors with Jarvie, Grendlik, Christopher, HH, and Inga. Wonks and Zench go too. Only Claudia remains to stand at his side. Sep 29 22:09:00 * Verity is now known as Claudia Sep 29 22:10:03 You alright? Sep 29 22:10:08 * Morgan nods Sep 29 22:10:10 You? Sep 29 22:11:21 * Claudia nods Sep 29 22:11:25 Yeah Sep 29 22:11:44 * Morgan nods, watching the grave Sep 29 22:13:41 *The servants shovel in the earth, spade after spade. The snow continues but there's no breeze, it's very still and peaceful* Sep 29 22:15:21 * Morgan moves towards them, taking a spade up Sep 29 22:15:30 I'll take it from here, go get in the warm Sep 29 22:17:09 *they go in. Claudia looks at Morgan* You want a hand, or this something symbolic for you? Sep 29 22:18:01 A hand would be good. It just seems... I don't know, _right_ that I do this Sep 29 22:19:52 Why? Sep 29 22:19:59 * Claudia picks up a shovel Sep 29 22:22:07 I know its different but... Mina's family now, and HeinzHarold did it for me, its proper I do this for Mina. And I think Joseff would've appreciated the gesture. _and_ the staff have worked so hard, I don't want them making themselves ill in the cold Sep 29 22:22:45 * Claudia nods Sep 29 22:23:15 Makes sense. If I hadn't been away I would have helped him. Sep 29 22:23:25 * Morgan looks at her Sep 29 22:23:33 I know you would have. Sep 29 22:25:48 * Claudia nods Sep 29 22:26:26 She's lucky to have your family now, I guess. Sep 29 22:26:37 You guess? Sep 29 22:27:13 I don't like that sort of thing, but I can see that others do Sep 29 22:27:40 * Morgan nods slowly Sep 29 22:28:02 See, I see you and HeinzHarold as my family... but family I chose. Sep 29 22:28:20 Yeah, that's different Sep 29 22:28:31 * Morgan nods, starting to move the soil Sep 29 22:30:25 * Claudia gets on with it too, and it takes them a while before it's done. Then she pats the ground down Sep 29 22:31:02 That's that. Not what we expected to be doing here. Sep 29 22:31:24 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 29 22:31:31 I'm glad he didn't suffer badly Sep 29 22:34:32 * Claudia nods Sep 29 22:34:46 It was pretty quick Sep 29 22:35:15 * Morgan nods, moving to put the spades away Sep 29 22:36:39 * Claudia offers him her flask Sep 29 22:37:35 * Morgan takes it, drinking some before handing it back Sep 29 22:37:46 * Claudia drinks some too Sep 29 22:39:40 You're going to try hard not to get killed, right? Sep 29 22:40:49 * Morgan blinks, looking at her Sep 29 22:40:52 Where's that come from? Sep 29 22:41:08 I don't fancy doing this for you Sep 29 22:42:13 I'll try really hard if you do too Sep 29 22:43:07 * Claudia shrugs Sep 29 22:43:19 I'm good enough not to need to try Sep 29 22:43:45 * Morgan laughs suddenly before clamping a hand over his mouth Sep 29 22:44:01 Sorry... that response was entirely unexpected Sep 29 22:44:40 * Claudia smiles a little Sep 29 22:45:10 You noticed you laugh a lot more lately? Sep 29 22:45:25 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 29 22:45:34 No... Sep 29 22:46:36 You do though Sep 29 22:46:50 Why'd you think that is? Sep 29 22:48:24 Well it's not because Heinzharold has gotten any funnier Sep 29 22:48:36 * Morgan nods Sep 29 22:48:43 Thats very _very_ true Sep 29 22:49:32 Why do you reckon it is? Sep 29 22:50:19 Could it be because I'm making genuine progress with healing? Sep 29 22:51:21 Are you? Sep 29 22:51:29 What do you think? Sep 29 22:52:06 * Claudia shrugs Sep 29 22:52:13 You know you best Sep 29 22:52:38 Not entirely sure thats true Sep 29 22:54:19 No? Sep 29 22:54:51 * Morgan shrugs, taking out his own flask and drinking Sep 29 22:55:31 Are you healing? Sep 29 22:56:29 I think so. Few setbacks, but... yeah, I think I am Sep 29 22:57:19 * Claudia nods Sep 29 22:57:53 Good, don't care about most people being happy, but I care about you being Sep 29 22:59:09 Why? Sep 29 23:00:10 Why what? Sep 29 23:01:34 Why do you care about my being? Sep 29 23:02:11 Because your important to me Sep 29 23:02:53 How come? Sep 29 23:03:35 You're like a brother to me, I guess Sep 29 23:04:29 * Morgan nods, sipping at his flask again Sep 29 23:04:31 alright Sep 29 23:05:51 * Claudia holds her hand out for it Sep 29 23:06:17 You going to be ready for Saturday, or do you need longer? Sep 29 23:06:46 We'll be ready. We've got to be Sep 29 23:08:05 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:08:11 Places to go Sep 29 23:08:42 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:08:57 Molly wants to be back in time for Sacha's birth Sep 29 23:09:32 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:10:01 Nice that they're getting on now? Sep 29 23:10:20 Its still a little tense I think. Sep 29 23:10:48 Breaking someone's rib will do that Sep 29 23:11:29 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:11:58 I reckon they'll figure it out... especially once the second kid is born Sep 29 23:12:52 * Claudia looks at him Sep 29 23:13:10 Molly, already? Sep 29 23:13:34 No, no... Sacha... she's having twins Sep 29 23:13:50 Poor her Sep 29 23:14:13 Gonn' have no time to be bored, thats for certain Sep 29 23:15:33 Imagine that pain, and as soon as it is over they tell you you're only half way done! Sep 29 23:16:10 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:16:20 I wonder if Molly will be able to tell when its our turn Sep 29 23:17:29 What, if it's twins? Sep 29 23:17:38 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:17:46 Or if its a boy or a girl Sep 29 23:18:45 She can tell that? Sep 29 23:19:44 In others, yes, once they're far enough along Sep 29 23:20:32 Huh. People want to know in advance? Sep 29 23:20:42 * Morgan shrugs Sep 29 23:20:55 Haven't found out to be honest. Gives away what she can do... Sep 29 23:22:44 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:22:51 Better keep it quiet Sep 29 23:23:36 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:23:37 Quite Sep 29 23:24:38 HeinzHarold was talking about being back on the ship, and you back with Sorgi... he says it was less confusing when he thought you didn't like anyone at all Sep 29 23:24:50 * Claudia smiles Sep 29 23:24:54 He's not wrong Sep 29 23:25:13 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:26:43 I was thinking it'd be easier to understand if he knew _why_ and he caught the look that crossed my face. I'm not going to lie to him, so told him I gave my word I'd not say owt... he said if its something you need to keep a secret from him, he understands. Sep 29 23:27:26 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:27:56 I'm going to tell him. I just don't know when yet Sep 29 23:28:10 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:28:26 I just thought knowing what he said might make things a little easier for you Sep 29 23:28:44 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:29:28 What else has he said about it? Sep 29 23:30:04 Not a great deal. Sep 29 23:31:24 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:31:50 He's gotten broody since we met that fate witch Sep 29 23:33:13 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:33:32 That and holding Elsie's baern Sep 29 23:34:12 He was very good with Florrie too... which reminds me... she told me she loves me, only time she's said it to anyone but Alice apparently Sep 29 23:35:08 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:35:38 Must have made you happy? Sep 29 23:35:50 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:35:59 Was surprisingly difficult to hear at the time, mind Sep 29 23:36:23 Because of how she looks? Sep 29 23:37:25 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:37:34 Its still a bit jarring each time I see her Sep 29 23:38:10 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:38:24 Seeing you with her is a shock Sep 29 23:38:46 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:38:58 Its difficult but... I don't regret meeting her at all Sep 29 23:40:31 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:41:01 The chances of it were really low Sep 29 23:41:15 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 29 23:41:41 She'd have come into my life one way or another... this just happens to be the better way Sep 29 23:42:41 How can you be so sure? Sep 29 23:43:10 Same way I know Molly would end up with Sebastien if I die Sep 29 23:45:31 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:46:02 She'd be safe and taken care of Sep 29 23:46:25 Thats why she looks the way she does. Sep 29 23:48:10 I was talking about Molly with Rosie Sep 29 23:48:42 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:50:04 That too Sep 29 23:50:35 What happens with Florrie and Edward now? Sep 29 23:51:03 I'm going to send a mirror to Alice so he can speak to them... at some point we'll have to arrange to have them meet Sep 29 23:51:50 * Claudia nods Sep 29 23:52:38 He wanting them to move here? Sep 29 23:52:59 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:53:07 I think so... but I'm not sure that'll happen Sep 29 23:54:00 Morgan Rock is a better prospect for her Sep 29 23:59:35 * Morgan nods Sep 29 23:59:38 I think so