**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jan 6 00:00:18 2023 Jan 06 00:00:18 * Morgan nods Jan 06 00:00:33 I know... but one day you'll be able to help us with your brothers and sisters Jan 06 00:01:50 When will that be? Jan 06 00:01:55 * Morgan shrugs Jan 06 00:02:03 I don't know... we just have to wait and see Jan 06 00:02:11 [next week, ideally!] Jan 06 00:02:35 [don't think even you could arrange that] Jan 06 00:03:09 [no, I suspect it will be nine months as usual] Jan 06 00:04:35 * Morgan nods slightly, watching Varick and the baby Jan 06 00:05:26 * Varick is doing an excellent job, and Amir has drifted off Jan 06 00:06:37 We'll give it a couple of minutes and then we'll put him down to sleep for a bit, alright? Jan 06 00:09:41 What if he wants someone to hold him while he sleeps? Jan 06 00:10:09 Its unlikely, but if he does, he'll wake up when we put him down Jan 06 00:11:50 Okay, Papa Jan 06 00:11:56 Good lad Jan 06 00:13:58 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 06 00:15:34 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 06 22:31:04 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jan 06 22:35:43 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jan 06 22:36:08 *The baby soon looks asleep enough* Jan 06 22:37:52 * Morgan gently picks him up, placing him gently back in the blankets Jan 06 22:38:15 *Amir frowns in his sleep* Jan 06 22:39:34 * Morgan strokes gently down the boys forehead and nose Jan 06 22:41:48 *the baby relaxes more, his brow unfurrowing* Jan 06 22:45:03 * Morgan smiles, doing it until the boy seems settled Jan 06 22:45:48 [oh goodness, you are killing me, my love!] Jan 06 22:46:20 [sorry blossom] Jan 06 22:47:41 *she tries to work out if he's being playful* Jan 06 22:48:03 * Morgan watches the boy for a moment before moving back to Varick Jan 06 22:48:16 You did very well young man. I'm very proud of you Jan 06 22:48:50 *Varick smiles* I can't wait to be a big brother! Jan 06 22:49:05 * Morgan pulls him close, hugging him Jan 06 22:49:18 You're going to do a wonderful job of it... they'll be lucky to have you Jan 06 22:50:49 *he nods, hugging Morgan's legs Jan 06 22:51:35 Are you ready for a nap? Jan 06 22:52:15 V: *he nods* yes, Papa Jan 06 22:53:09 * Morgan nods, picking him up Jan 06 22:53:11 Come on then Jan 06 22:54:30 *he lays down* it's okay, Papa, I'm big now, I can fall asleep on my own Jan 06 22:57:26 I know you can... would you mind if I sit in anyway? Jan 06 22:58:29 V: that's okay Jan 06 22:58:46 * Morgan nods, sitting by the bed Jan 06 23:00:12 *Varick closes his eyes, starting to fall asleep* Jan 06 23:02:05 * Morgan sits quietly, watching him Jan 06 23:03:44 *Varick's breathing slows. He looks younger asleep, but he's definitely changed in the six months since they adopted him* Jan 06 23:10:15 * Morgan watches him for a few minutes before quietly leaving the room Jan 06 23:13:02 * MollyK is sat on the window seat. She smiles Jan 06 23:13:08 He was so good with Amir Jan 06 23:14:09 * Morgan nods Jan 06 23:14:14 I hope Zareen didn't mind... Jan 06 23:15:15 * MollyK shakes her head Jan 06 23:15:26 She used to sharing care of her son Jan 06 23:15:46 I suppose Jan 06 23:17:02 * MollyK smiles Jan 06 23:17:08 He's a sweet baby Jan 06 23:17:49 * Morgan nods Jan 06 23:17:52 He certainly is, yes Jan 06 23:18:59 * MollyK nods Jan 06 23:19:07 You are wonderful with him Jan 06 23:19:39 * Morgan shrugs Jan 06 23:19:48 They're not too difficult at that age for the most part Jan 06 23:20:30 * MollyK shakes her head Jan 06 23:20:36 You're too hard on yourself Jan 06 23:20:58 I disagree Jan 06 23:22:19 Mmhmm, frequently! *she smirks* Jan 06 23:22:34 * Morgan nods Jan 06 23:22:41 I am known to be quite disagreeable, yes Jan 06 23:23:10 And sometimes very, very- agreeable Jan 06 23:23:54 Rarely... Jan 06 23:26:09 About once a day, on average... *she smiles, clearly teasing him* Jan 06 23:26:31 * Morgan nods Jan 06 23:26:33 Aye, about that Jan 06 23:29:03 * MollyK moves over to make space for him Jan 06 23:29:21 Is all well? Jan 06 23:30:09 * Morgan sits down beside her Jan 06 23:30:14 Aye, I think so Jan 06 23:30:26 * MollyK takes his hand Jan 06 23:30:35 Amid is making you broody too? Jan 06 23:30:48 Somewhat, yes Jan 06 23:33:49 Something else is on your mind? Jan 06 23:34:34 No, not particularly... Jan 06 23:35:30 * MollyK nods, stroking his hand gently Jan 06 23:35:46 What would you like to do with quiet hour? Jan 06 23:36:43 * Morgan shrugs Jan 06 23:36:46 I don't know really Jan 06 23:38:02 * MollyK nods Jan 06 23:38:39 Perhaps a nap would be wise, as you are on the early tonight? Jan 06 23:38:51 Aye, maybe Jan 06 23:39:11 * MollyK smiles Jan 06 23:39:29 This is probably long enough Jan 06 23:40:48 * Morgan nods Jan 06 23:40:59 Aye probably... though I can probably sleep just about anywhere Jan 06 23:42:00 But how often do you get to fall asleep hearing and watching the sea? Jan 06 23:42:26 Not very... Jan 06 23:43:48 * MollyK nods, smiling Jan 06 23:44:10 You can lie by the window, I'll curl up behind you Jan 06 23:44:59 * Morgan nods, kicking off his boots before lying down Jan 06 23:46:33 * MollyK does as she said, her face against his back Jan 06 23:48:37 Dream something nice, my love Jan 06 23:49:01 * Morgan nods, reaching back and pulling her arm around him Jan 06 23:50:01 Alright love... I'll try Jan 06 23:51:10 * MollyK sighs happily, slipping her leg over his too Jan 06 23:51:32 * Morgan tries to settle to sleep Jan 06 23:53:02 *with the sea so close and the sound of the water, he's quickly asleep, dreaming of another boat. He's at Hafenlohr, and in a rowing boat in the middle of the lake. With him is Madchen. Jan 06 23:53:08 * MollyK is now known as Madchen Jan 06 23:53:11 Hi, Pa Jan 06 23:53:17 Hello little lady Jan 06 23:58:05 * Madchen points to the shore. Molly is heavily pregnant, and in the hot day her choice of a short vest and long light skirt seems predict, even though it means her belly is fully exposed. She's skimming stones with a boy who looks to be three or four Jan 06 23:58:13 Ma Jan 06 23:59:07 * Morgan looks, nodding Jan 06 23:59:20 So what's happening in this dream?