**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Jan 11 10:44:06 2023 Jan 11 10:44:06 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jan 11 11:18:05 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Jan 11 13:12:12 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jan 11 16:15:18 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 11 16:38:55 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jan 11 16:46:14 *the others are all settled in his quarters, and as he walks in he catches Molly saying "I was rather thinking we ought to work on making him clothes more suited to the hot weather of Capperlucia. We could also make some smaller, for Sascha's baby, suited to an Eisen summer..." Jan 11 16:46:20 * Claudia is now known as Molly Jan 11 16:47:05 Creating something for Amir? Jan 11 16:47:55 * Molly smiles "it keeps our hands busy" Jan 11 16:48:51 *HH sniggers quietly. Varick looks up from where he's painting on the floor with Amir* V: why is that funny, Papa? Jan 11 16:49:35 I don't know, Varick, perhaps we should ask Uncle HeinzHarold Jan 11 16:50:30 HH: I got promoted t' Uncle? Jan 11 16:51:26 * Morgan looks at him funny Jan 11 16:58:46 HH: don' remember y' saying it Jan 11 17:03:12 Figured you just... knew... Jan 11 17:04:07 HH: mine's call you Uncle Morgan then Jan 11 17:04:42 * Morgan frowns briefly Jan 11 17:05:01 You remember when we first made Lundy, we had a talk... you said we're closer than brothers... Jan 11 17:05:24 HH: yeah Jan 11 17:06:53 Far as I'm concerned we're family, which means you're my kids' uncle. Simple as that. Jan 11 17:07:08 *HH nods* Jan 11 17:07:12 V: Florrie calls him ballhead. They could call him ballhead Jan 11 17:07:49 That's a little different, Jan 11 17:08:13 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:08:15 Aye, it is a bit Jan 11 17:08:21 V: why? Jan 11 17:09:33 Tough to explain... blossom? Jan 11 17:10:42 Florrie and your Papa have a very special sort of bond, and sometimes we have precious nicknames that don't feel the same when they come from someone else Jan 11 17:11:42 V: like when you call Papa 'mon petit chou'? *this makes xsarlac laugh, and he whispers it to zareen who also laughs* Jan 11 17:12:39 .me watches them steadily Jan 11 17:13:37 * Molly smiles Jan 11 17:14:02 Indeed. It wouldn't feel the same if anyone called him that Jan 11 17:14:28 V: even his other wife? Jan 11 17:16:03 *theres a brief moment of quiet before she says* no, just as it would be odd if anyone else called me blossom Jan 11 17:17:26 *the boy nods before going back to his painting. A brief look passes between Molly and Inga* Jan 11 17:18:53 * Morgan finds somewhere to sit Jan 11 17:20:07 *the atmosphere is quite relaxed, the children are getting covered in paint on a sheet that's been put down* Jan 11 17:23:17 Reckon we'll be out of the river tomorrow Jan 11 17:23:24 *xsarlac and zareen are supervising them* Jan 11 17:24:11 X: I saw we passed San Lorenzo early this morning Jan 11 17:25:21 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:25:37 Get some pace going once we're in open waters Jan 11 17:25:56 X: it's a long trip Jan 11 17:26:51 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:27:03 Anything we need to be aware of closer to Capperlucia? Jan 11 17:27:30 * Molly is now known as Xsarlac Jan 11 17:27:53 No, the dragons will leave us alone Jan 11 17:28:25 Why? Jan 11 17:28:42 We have the dragonscale pendants Jan 11 17:29:58 * Morgan tilts his head Jan 11 17:30:18 Molly, what's that Jarvie was so excited about? Jan 11 17:32:13 M: my dragonscale pendant Xsarlac gave me with the Rose? Jan 11 17:32:42 Ah, yeah, thats it. For just a moment I thought it had been found somewhere... nevermind... Jan 11 17:33:38 M: *no, it's safe Jan 11 17:33:52 Safely in our trunk Jan 11 17:34:30 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:35:59 They can be aggressive to unknown ships Jan 11 17:36:45 Something that we'll need to take into account if trade is setup then... Jan 11 17:39:50 * Xsarlac nods Jan 11 17:40:11 We will make sure any of your ships are safe Jan 11 17:42:03 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:42:44 Claudia is most likely to be running point on one of my ships... I'd like her to be involved, so she can get to know the people she'll be dealing with long term Jan 11 17:43:54 * Xsarlac nods Jan 11 17:44:15 She will fit in well Jan 11 17:46:45 We'll see Jan 11 17:49:06 V: Do the dragons eat people? Jan 11 17:49:32 * Xsarlac nods "yes, they do" Jan 11 17:49:58 [sometimes I think the Capperlucian honesty might be a little too honest!] Jan 11 17:50:21 [Just a little...] Jan 11 17:50:34 V: only bad people? Jan 11 17:51:19 No, sometimes they eat people coming to the island who look dangerous, but mostly people who cannot be healed or who are already dead Jan 11 17:52:06 People who -look- dangerous? Jan 11 18:18:42 HH: $what the fuck?!$ Jan 11 18:18:56 It isn't often Jan 11 18:24:41 -I- look dangerous... Jan 11 18:43:33 * Xsarlac has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 11 20:41:47 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jan 11 20:45:27 * MollyK is now known as Xsarlac Jan 11 20:45:40 The whole ship, not individuals Jan 11 20:46:51 * Morgan nods Jan 11 20:47:05 Good job you've got the pendants then... Jan 11 20:51:36 * Xsarlac has quit (Ping Timeout) Jan 11 20:54:40 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jan 11 20:54:49 * MollyK is now known as Xsarlac Jan 11 20:55:19 V: why do they eat dead people? Jan 11 20:55:32 [oh my goodness.] Jan 11 20:57:03 [put a stop to it if you wish...] Jan 11 20:59:35 That is what we do instead of burials. Our souls become part of the dragon, and one day the dragons die, and their souls carry ours. We all fly home to the All Mother Jan 11 21:00:08 HH: $and you thought the Vaticines were crazy!$ Jan 11 21:03:00 $never thought they were crazy$ Jan 11 21:04:09 V: do they cook them with fire breath? Jan 11 21:04:31 *HH nearly chokes on his coffee* Jan 11 21:05:04 M: Mauschen, are you finished painting? You need a wash. Jan 11 21:05:24 * Morgan smiles slightly Jan 11 21:05:41 V: But Mama, I need to know! Jan 11 21:06:59 They eat the meat raw Jan 11 21:08:06 *Molly stands up, setting her knitting aside* I'm going to get some warm water from Cook Jan 11 21:08:39 V: what happens to the bones? Jan 11 21:08:43 Varick... how have you gotten paint behind your ear? Jan 11 21:09:15 *the boy rubs absently at it, but his focus is on Xsarlac* Jan 11 21:09:44 They eat the bones too. They are huge beasts Jan 11 21:09:58 Come on Varick, lets get the things ready for your bath Jan 11 21:10:31 *Varick looks reluctant, but stands up. It makes the paint covered baby cry* Jan 11 21:10:51 * Morgan moves a little closer Jan 11 21:11:19 Well, I'm sorry young man, but I'm not sure your parents would want me bathing you too Jan 11 21:11:41 * Xsarlac and Zareen both shrug Jan 11 21:12:08 Z: You are welcome to, I trust you to look after him Jan 11 21:12:22 * Morgan looks slightly surprised, looking to Varick Jan 11 21:12:27 What do you think? Jan 11 21:13:04 *Varick nods* that's okay, he's only small, he'll fit in too Jan 11 21:13:32 * Morgan nods, gently picking the smaller child up Jan 11 21:13:38 Alright then... Jan 11 21:16:11 *they get the small tub set up and with water in it. The four other grown ups decide to go up to watch the sunset, leaving the couple, Varick, and Amir to do the bathing, spare clothes ready with towels* Jan 11 21:16:15 * Xsarlac is now known as Varick Jan 11 21:16:24 Can you heat the water, Papa? Jan 11 21:18:12 * Morgan nods, concentrating, testing the temperature Jan 11 21:20:14 *it's fine for Varick, but probably too hot for Amir* Jan 11 21:20:53 I think that'll be a bit warm for Amir so... I think we'll bathe him after you? Jan 11 21:22:15 Can't you make it colder? Jan 11 21:22:49 * Morgan nods Jan 11 21:22:55 If you're happy to have it colder Jan 11 21:23:09 * Varick nods Jan 11 21:23:24 I've never been in a bath with a baby Jan 11 21:23:50 You'll need to be good, no splashing... Jan 11 21:26:09 I know Jan 11 21:28:13 * Morgan nods, concentrating on the water again Jan 11 21:29:41 *this time it's right* Jan 11 21:29:58 * Morgan nods to himself Jan 11 21:29:59 That'll do Jan 11 21:31:08 * Varick starts undressing. Molly hands Amir to Morgan Jan 11 21:31:46 * Morgan takes him, placing him down and getting his clothes off Jan 11 21:31:54 [are you vexed with me for something?] Jan 11 21:31:57 M: You'll need to show me how to manage them when they're slippery Jan 11 21:32:05 [not at all] Jan 11 21:32:25 [You do not wish to help bathe Amir? I'll play with Varick...] Jan 11 21:32:38 *Amir kicks his legs around, smiling* Jan 11 21:32:49 * Morgan tickles his belly Jan 11 21:32:56 [I am here to help and learn] Jan 11 21:33:58 *the baby giggles. Molly helps Varick in* Jan 11 21:34:04 [this is difficult for you] Jan 11 21:34:35 [no, my love, I just don't know how to do it safely] Jan 11 21:35:02 *Amir starts to concentrate* Jan 11 21:35:46 * Morgan puts the cloth he's just removed over the boys groin Jan 11 21:38:14 *this was very wise as the baby starts to pee* Jan 11 21:38:20 * Varick laughs Jan 11 21:38:25 How did you know, Papa?! Jan 11 21:38:44 They almost always do that... remember Thomas did too? Jan 11 21:40:29 I don't do that! Jan 11 21:41:52 Not any more, but you will have done when you were much smaller Jan 11 21:43:31 *Molly knees on the far side of the tub, watching with a smile* is it just boys? Jan 11 21:44:35 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 11 21:44:47 Not in my experience, no... Varick, in you hop please Jan 11 21:46:12 * Varick gets in and settled Jan 11 21:47:46 * Morgan moves the cloth, lifting Amir over the side of the bath and gently lowering him into the water, gently splashing water onto his tummy Jan 11 21:49:53 * Varick looks over the moon to have a companion, and the one splashing is Amir as his legs move fast in the water. He looks excited rather than scared Jan 11 21:50:34 *Molly watches them with a smile, resting her arm on the edge on the tub* Jan 11 21:53:01 * Morgan bobs him up and down in the water, slowly removing the paint from the boys skin Jan 11 21:54:17 I can help Jan 11 21:54:36 * Morgan nods Jan 11 21:54:40 Alright, nice and gentle Jan 11 21:56:49 * Varick takes the dark flannel from Molly, gently washing the baby who is all smiles. His skin is much darker than Varick's Eisen fairness. The older one speaks quietly Jan 11 21:56:58 That's right, good baby... Jan 11 21:57:14 *Molly glances at Morgan, smiling gently* Jan 11 21:59:48 * Morgan smiles, watching them before speaking quietly Jan 11 21:59:59 You see how I'm sort of cradling him in the water Moll? Jan 11 22:00:10 * Varick looks carefully Jan 11 22:00:21 M* Jan 11 22:00:36 M: yes, I see, to stop him slipping Jan 11 22:00:51 * Varick starts washing his hands very carefully Jan 11 22:01:49 * Morgan nods Jan 11 22:02:10 Though babies instinctively hold their breath if they go under water, but I would imagine Amir has grown out of that Jan 11 22:02:29 M: do they? Jan 11 22:03:31 * Morgan nods Jan 11 22:03:47 Aye. Its something they stop doing as they grow Jan 11 22:05:11 M: *she smiles* I had no idea Jan 11 22:06:56 * Varick does his other hand Jan 11 22:07:07 I wish we could keep him to be our baby Jan 11 22:07:43 You'll be a big brother one day, so you'll have plenty of time to do things like this Jan 11 22:08:09 But I will be too big then Jan 11 22:09:59 You'll still be able to help Jan 11 22:10:02 * Morgan glances at Molly Jan 11 22:13:08 * Varick is watching the baby Jan 11 22:13:17 M* Jan 11 22:13:28 I won't fit in the tub Jan 11 22:13:51 We'll be in Hafenlohr, the tub is bigger than this... Jan 11 22:14:49 * Varick nods, cleaning Amir's neck Jan 11 22:15:25 alright... I think its Molly's turn to hold him, so she can get a feel for it Jan 11 22:17:04 *Molly moves around, getting ready Jan 11 22:17:23 M: Alright, I am ready Jan 11 22:17:51 * Morgan gently hands Amir to her before scooping water onto the boys hair, washing it gently Jan 11 22:18:45 *Molly holds him very carefully, smiling* Jan 11 22:18:53 M: you're so good at this Jan 11 22:20:16 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 22:20:20 'S just practice Jan 11 22:20:58 *Molly nods* you were very involved... Jan 11 22:21:18 * Morgan nods Jan 11 22:21:24 I don't understand fathers who don't wish to be Jan 11 22:21:58 M: some men don't feel they need to be, I suppose Jan 11 22:22:37 Don't understand that either Jan 11 22:23:19 My Daddy was a good daddy Jan 11 22:24:36 He treated you very well, showed you a lot of love Jan 11 22:27:10 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 11 22:35:11 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jan 11 22:35:48 *Varick nods* I wish he could see our family Jan 11 22:37:15 [that's odd...] Jan 11 22:40:24 [what?] Jan 11 22:40:28 Yeah? Jan 11 22:40:50 V: I think he would think we were a good family Jan 11 22:42:45 [he wished he could see us, not to have him back] Jan 11 22:43:54 We are a good family... we all love eachother very much and we're kind to others Jan 11 22:44:00 [that is a bit... unusual Jan 11 22:44:39 *Amir slaps his hands on the water, splashing them all* Jan 11 22:44:47 And you're a terror Jan 11 22:45:07 V: No, Papa! He's a good baby! Jan 11 22:45:27 * Morgan rubs Varicks back Jan 11 22:45:32 I'm only playing, Varick Jan 11 22:46:09 *the boy nods, very gently cleaning the baby's face* Jan 11 22:46:17 Will our babies be like him? Jan 11 22:46:22 V:* Jan 11 22:46:38 Like him how? Jan 11 22:46:52 V: in any way Jan 11 22:48:02 Well, they'll all be about this size at some point... Jan 11 22:48:55 They will be much fairer too. Like you and Florrie Jan 11 22:50:20 V: Will they be blonde? Jan 11 22:50:28 Probably not... Jan 11 22:51:14 * MollyK looks at Morgan, shrugging "Peter, Seb, and Ilena are blonde, it isn't impossible..." Jan 11 22:51:37 [I... could... show you... what our first child will look like...] Jan 11 22:51:55 * Morgan moves his hand to support Molly's, anticipating her reaction Jan 11 22:51:58 [no, thank you, my love] Jan 11 22:52:30 V: Will they all have Mama's hair? Jan 11 22:53:26 Maybe. Maybe mine. Jan 11 22:53:46 * MollyK smiles at Varick "mine makes it very difficult to go anywhere unnoticed, or play hide and seek!" Jan 11 22:53:56 * Morgan nods Jan 11 22:57:32 V: okay Jan 11 22:58:07 *Varick moves on to washing himself, Amir still splashing Jan 11 23:00:17 * Morgan finishes washing the baby's hair Jan 11 23:00:23 Alright blossom, out and wrapped please Jan 11 23:00:43 I'll get the towel for you? Jan 11 23:01:30 * Morgan nods, taking the boy Jan 11 23:01:33 Alright love Jan 11 23:08:49 * MollyK brings him a towel, holding it out to take the baby Jan 11 23:10:22 * Morgan places the baby in the towel, handing Amir over before turning back to Varick Jan 11 23:11:01 * MollyK wraps him up, moving out of the way. The baby starts to grizzle Jan 11 23:11:38 Oh I know, little sweetheart, let's get you all dressed and dry Jan 11 23:12:33 * Morgan smiles slightly, splashing Varick Jan 11 23:12:36 * MollyK is now known as Varick Jan 11 23:12:41 * Varick whispers Jan 11 23:12:53 Mama -really- loves Amir Jan 11 23:13:40 She likes babies Jan 11 23:15:03 Ladies should like babies. My human wife will like babies Jan 11 23:15:32 Do you like babies? Jan 11 23:18:06 * Varick nods Jan 11 23:18:10 Yes! Jan 11 23:21:11 * Morgan nods Jan 11 23:21:13 Me too Jan 11 23:26:33 * Varick nods, splashing Morgan Jan 11 23:26:42 I want one hundred babies Jan 11 23:27:33 Bit too many for me Jan 11 23:30:08 But I can have cat babies and wolf babies as well Jan 11 23:30:27 *he can hear Molly singing to the baby* Jan 11 23:30:42 Well, we'll see about that when you're grown won't we Jan 11 23:31:56 * Varick nods Jan 11 23:32:03 I can get out now Jan 11 23:32:19 * Morgan nods, fetching a towel Jan 11 23:32:21 Come on then Jan 11 23:33:39 * Varick gets out, shaking off like he's seen Heinzharold do Jan 11 23:33:58 * Morgan wraps the towel around him Jan 11 23:35:26 Thank you for helping Varick Jan 11 23:36:10 I will help look after all our babies Jan 11 23:36:49 That'll mean a lot to us Jan 11 23:38:34 Will we have a baby when we get home? Jan 11 23:39:04 Takes longer than that Jan 11 23:40:19 Will Auntie Jarvie's baby be born by then? Jan 11 23:41:01 Aye, I expect so Jan 11 23:42:46 * Varick nods, finding his clothes. Molly is just wrapping the clothed baby in a blanket Jan 11 23:43:24 * Morgan alternates between watching Varick and watching Molly with Amir, smiling Jan 11 23:45:24 * Varick dresses fully. Molly rocks the baby, singing lullabies Jan 11 23:46:14 * Morgan hums quietly to himself, checking the mirrors Jan 11 23:48:12 *the mirrors are much the same. Edward, Florrie, Verity, and David all want to know when to be around to talk to them* Jan 11 23:48:48 Blossom, I think we need to make some time to speak to our various family... Jan 11 23:51:09 * Varick is now known as Molly Jan 11 23:51:12 * Molly nods Jan 11 23:51:24 Of course, liebling. Tomorrow? Jan 11 23:51:39 * Morgan nods, thinking Jan 11 23:51:52 All four of them want our attention... Jan 11 23:52:34 We'd best set aside a few hours then Jan 11 23:53:43 * Morgan nods Jan 11 23:53:53 Uhhh... three? Half hour for each of them? Jan 11 23:54:50 * Molly nods, not looking up from the baby Jan 11 23:54:58 Yes, that sounds right Jan 11 23:55:17 * Morgan nods Jan 11 23:55:56 Maybe a bit longer for Florrie... she wanted to see Varick Jan 11 23:57:56 * Molly nods, smiling back at the baby Jan 11 23:58:09 Yes, that would be nice, wouldn't it, hmm? Jan 11 23:59:26 Would you like that Varick?