**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Jan 18 04:38:45 2023 Jan 18 04:38:45 * Claudia has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Jan 18 10:47:52 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jan 18 18:57:06 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jan 18 18:58:39 * Morgan inclines his head before heading for Claudia Jan 18 18:58:39 * Sorgi is now known as Claudia Jan 18 18:58:39 * Claudia is checking a map Jan 18 18:58:39 * Morgan waits patiently Jan 18 18:58:39 * Claudia looks up Jan 18 18:58:41 Yes? Jan 18 18:58:43 If I'm not needed, request permission to go below cap'n Jan 18 18:58:45 Aye, go on Jan 18 18:58:47 Aye cap'n Jan 18 18:58:49 * Morgan nods and promptly walks away, heading below deck Jan 18 19:05:33 *the lesson is still in full swing, Inga with Amir this time, and Molly's eyes light up at seeing him. Over the couple of hours before lunch he's able to pick up some Capperlucian. Unsurprisingly, Molly is doing well with both new languages. She's gone through three cups of tea before they break for lunch. With his time to talk to Edward at half Jan 18 19:05:33 after twelve he encourages the others to go, and takes the plates out to the galley with HH* Jan 18 19:05:37 * MollyK is now known as HH Jan 18 19:05:49 She been doin' okay? Jan 18 19:06:12 Oh yeah... she's doing just fine Jan 18 19:07:17 * HH puts some plates down Jan 18 19:07:38 Kickin' us out before quiet time... gon' need more than an hour, eh? Jan 18 19:09:05 Various parts of my family want to talk to us... its going to take a while Jan 18 19:11:23 * HH nods Jan 18 19:11:44 Want me to find summat to entertain Inga? Jan 18 19:12:09 I don't... understand... Jan 18 19:12:40 I'm sposed to be on watch in half hour Jan 18 19:13:54 Ah... uhhh... hang on Jan 18 19:14:13 [Blossom, what are you planning to do while I speak with the others? HeinzHarold is on watch] Jan 18 19:16:00 [they're running early, we're talking to Mina already. I've said I will watch Amir over quiet hour] Jan 18 19:17:05 [Would you mind Inga joining you?] Jan 18 19:19:42 [she's here now, my love, we're having a lovely time] Jan 18 19:20:29 Looks like Inga's staying in with Molly... they've got Amir Jan 18 19:23:00 * HH nods Jan 18 19:23:17 I'll go do some work then Jan 18 19:23:34 * Morgan nods Jan 18 19:23:45 I'll see you when I surface for coffee, I suppose Jan 18 19:25:28 * HH nods, patting his shoulder Jan 18 19:26:22 * Morgan fetches a jug of coffee, heading back to his room Jan 18 19:28:30 * HH is now known as Molly Jan 18 19:30:05 * Molly , Inga, Varick and Amir are at the mirror, Mina alone on the other end of that connection. Molly bounces the happy baby on her lap Jan 18 19:31:24 * Morgan pours himself some coffee, finding somewhere to be unobtrusive Jan 18 19:36:30 *they're chatting about babies and how sweet Amir is, and how much more fun the journey will be. Edward comes in with coffee* Jan 18 19:36:37 E: Where is my brother? Jan 18 19:37:16 * Morgan moves into view of the mirror Jan 18 19:39:16 *Edward nods* Ladies, are we done? Jan 18 19:40:07 * Molly nods "I think we are..." *she looks at Amir* shall we say bye bye? Jan 18 19:41:03 *the baby makes a "b..." sound, and Molly gently waves his hand. Mina waves back, smiling Jan 18 19:42:15 *Inga and Varick come out of the way, and Molly kisses Morgan's cheek as she carries the baby on her hip* we'll be in the ballroom, my love Jan 18 19:42:26 * Morgan nods Jan 18 19:42:29 Alright blossom Jan 18 19:44:18 *this exodus of females means it's just him and Edward alone. Edward settles at his desk a thousand miles away* Jan 18 19:44:24 * Molly is now known as Edward Jan 18 19:44:35 How is everything, brother? Jan 18 19:45:06 * Morgan smiles slightly Jan 18 19:45:38 Good... another few hours we'll be out of the river... how are things in Graben? Jan 18 19:47:23 Cold. DeeDee is back Jan 18 19:47:39 I'm glad he's back safe Jan 18 19:47:52 * Edward nods Jan 18 19:48:16 Spending several days with Claudia hasn't cured his crush Jan 18 19:49:35 No... between you and I, he has had a similar effect on her... she's not sure how to handle that Jan 18 19:52:52 * Edward nods Jan 18 19:55:23 Complicated. He and Wonks are currently in Westfeld trying some new mounts *this is the town just outside Fischler where he and Molly discovered the joys of a very irregular sort of mounting* Jan 18 19:56:34 Oh? Jan 18 19:59:14 * Edward drinks some coffee Jan 18 19:59:23 Something that can handle that saddle Jan 18 20:00:23 * Morgan nods Jan 18 20:01:53 I think he'd be best served having a horse thats only his, rather than expecting one other people use to accept the saddle... though the palomino took to it fairly well Jan 18 20:02:20 * Edward nods Jan 18 20:02:27 My thoughts exactly Jan 18 20:04:40 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jan 18 20:05:00 Mina looks well Jan 18 20:05:37 * Edward smiles Jan 18 20:06:22 She is. I ensure it. I want her to be strong and healthy for the coming work of providing a Koertig child Jan 18 20:07:28 * Morgan nods Jan 18 20:08:42 Something is bothering me... Jan 18 20:10:10 What might that be, brother? Jan 18 20:10:22 * Edward looks very relaxed here in his office Jan 18 20:10:59 I was... concerned that you might be vexed that I have given Wonks the money for his own horse... he is your friend... Jan 18 20:11:09 * Edward shakes his head Jan 18 20:11:40 After what we all went through here, I think it is safe to count my friends as your friends too now Jan 18 20:12:43 * Morgan nods slowly Jan 18 20:12:52 I suppose so... Jan 18 20:16:03 I have no objections. He is delighted Jan 18 20:16:28 * Morgan nods Jan 18 20:17:09 I had a nightmare where I was injured in the war... I couldn't do anything for myself... I couldn't -sail-... so I have a little insight into what it felt like for him Jan 18 20:18:53 * Edward nods Jan 18 20:19:04 He's had it tough Jan 18 20:19:15 * Morgan nods, smiling slightly Jan 18 20:19:35 His reaction to the saddle did rather take me by surprise Jan 18 20:22:27 * Edward nods Jan 18 20:22:54 It meant much to him. He's diligently exercised both your palominos Jan 18 20:23:29 * Morgan nods Jan 18 20:23:32 Thought he might Jan 18 20:26:01 * Morgan sips his coffee momentarily Jan 18 20:26:10 How is Mina doing with your speaking to FLorrie? Jan 18 20:27:57 * Edward sighs Jan 18 20:28:04 Not as well as I had hoped Jan 18 20:28:11 No? Jan 18 20:29:14 I am trying to lead her gently in this but she doesn't want to discuss it Jan 18 20:29:54 You understand just how difficult it is for... Jan 18 20:30:48 * Edward nods Jan 18 20:31:37 Of course I do. For Mina, Florrie's existence feels as if I was unfaithful and broke the rules we had set Jan 18 20:32:14 She believed she would provide you with your first child... she no longer has that Jan 18 20:33:24 No. And I have a bond now with Alice that goes further than a meaningless encounter. Alice will always be part of my life because she is my daughter's mother Jan 18 20:34:18 * Morgan nods Jan 18 20:34:34 And Florrie is a reminder of that, too... Jan 18 20:35:20 Indeed. I understand why Mina is pained over it. I only hope that giving her a child will ease it Jan 18 20:36:02 I think perhaps... the two of you should spend time talking to Molly about it Jan 18 20:36:47 I would not want any of Mina's distress to spread to your wife, brother Jan 18 20:38:18 We are all family... it is right that we try to help eachother... besides... how difficult do you think -I- found all of this when I first lay eyes on Florrie? And the weeks after? Jan 18 20:40:59 * Edward nods Jan 18 20:41:56 I do not think anyone has found this ease, apart from Florrie herself thankfully Jan 18 20:42:02 Easy* Jan 18 20:42:12 * Morgan nods Jan 18 20:43:36 My point is that, despite what Florrie has seen of me, the only way I got through it, understood -why- I felt the way I did and worked through it, was with Molly's insight. You and Mina, you're both too close to it to be able to see the situation and what is required logically Jan 18 20:45:55 What did she say to make the difference? Jan 18 20:49:02 To start with that it was both understandable to feel as I did, and alright to... Jan 18 20:51:37 * Edward nods Jan 18 20:51:50 I have told Mina that Jan 18 20:53:08 Thats different Jan 18 20:53:19 Why? Jan 18 20:54:05 Lets say... I broke something of yours... that desk, as an example, completely smashed it... and while you were trying to deal with that, I told you that its perfectly acceptable for you to be angry about it... Jan 18 20:54:50 I would find that irritating Jan 18 20:55:01 * Morgan watches him for a moment before smiling Jan 18 20:55:21 Uh huh... now imagine its something -really- important Jan 18 20:55:30 * Edward nods Jan 18 20:55:49 Make arrangements so they can speak, would you? Jan 18 20:56:47 Of course. I'll do so after I've spoken to... everyone. Aside from quiet hour, I assume most times are acceptable? Jan 18 20:57:02 * Edward nods Jan 18 20:57:27 Mina has a flexible schedule Jan 18 20:58:29 * Morgan nods Jan 18 20:58:45 alright... check the mirror later, say, six... might be able to get them some time this evening Jan 18 21:00:16 * Edward smiles Jan 18 21:00:25 At great personal cost, is it? Jan 18 21:01:08 She's stuck in a small space with me for the next six weeks, I'm sure I can find opportunity again Jan 18 21:02:31 * Edward nods Jan 18 21:02:54 There's not much else to do there in the evenings? Jan 18 21:03:35 We spend time with Sigfried and Zareen and Inga and HeinzHarold, and of course I'm on watch now and then... I was on watch midnight til four this morning Jan 18 21:06:45 Rather you than me, brother. I am still enjoying the novelty of having Mina as my wife Jan 18 21:07:07 A few months and, realistically, I have to give it all up Jan 18 21:07:32 You mean sailing, not marriage Jan 18 21:07:43 * Morgan nods Jan 18 21:09:30 I hope by then you will have new adventures on the horizon Jan 18 21:11:17 You know these dreams I get where sometimes they show me what's coming? Jan 18 21:12:07 You are still having these weird dreams? Jan 18 21:13:00 Resigned to them for life, really Jan 18 21:13:28 * Edward nods Jan 18 21:13:32 What was it? Jan 18 21:13:55 I know when Molly will be pregnant Jan 18 21:15:48 When? Jan 18 21:16:32 Sometime in the future Jan 18 21:17:54 * Edward laughs Jan 18 21:18:18 The only other option is the past, so yes Jan 18 21:18:56 Right now is also a possibility... Surely you'd rather be surprised when the time comes Jan 18 21:19:59 * Edward nods Jan 18 21:21:32 I suppose you are right. I wouldn't take the joy from you of you telling me Jan 18 21:23:54 * Morgan nods Jan 18 21:24:01 I know -what- we're going to have, too Jan 18 21:24:32 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 18 21:43:04 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jan 18 21:43:14 * MollyK smiles Jan 18 21:43:19 * MollyK is now known as Edward Jan 18 21:43:41 Really? And are you pleased about it? Jan 18 21:44:13 Its a baby, of course I'm pleased Jan 18 21:45:02 * Edward smiles Jan 18 21:45:10 Is it as soon as you hoped? Jan 18 21:45:37 It could be tomorrow and not be as soon as I'd like Jan 18 21:45:45 * Edward laughs Jan 18 21:46:27 I saw her with your littlest passenger, you seem to be sailing on the Good Ship Broodiness Jan 18 21:49:47 * Morgan nods Jan 18 21:50:36 That is a very accurate description. Its both enjoyable and difficult, dealing with him... we bathed him yesterday, Molly and I, along with Varick... Jan 18 21:51:11 * Edward nods Jan 18 21:51:24 You have got it bad, brother Jan 18 21:51:47 * Morgan nods Jan 18 21:51:50 Your fault Jan 18 21:54:13 * Edward sips his coffee Jan 18 21:54:19 Because of Florrie Jan 18 21:55:00 * Morgan nods Jan 18 21:55:24 I actively avoided children, particularly young ones, until I saw her. Jan 18 21:57:15 Would you have become broody like this if she had looked different but you'd still discovered she was mine? Jan 18 21:58:02 I wouldn't have discovered it... If she was placed in my path, I'd have just avoided her Jan 18 21:59:54 Then I am glad fate intervened so that she came to exist Jan 18 22:00:29 Its a difficult thing, isn't it? Regretting what happened but not wanting -now- to change Jan 18 22:03:29 I regret that Mina is hurt, that Florrie has missed out on the life she is due as noble girl, the pain it has caused you, and Molly. But I do not regret having a daughter. I love her Jan 18 22:03:46 * Morgan looks at him solemnly Jan 18 22:07:13 I do not regret the pain. Having to deal with it, confronting it... he allowed me to heal more than I ever expected, allowed me to realise that a family is what I -want-, not just something I have to have. I think that the pain for me, and the uncertainty for you, it has allowed us to become closer, stronger, than we've ever been... I would gladly endure it again if it made things easier for you and Mina. Jan 18 22:13:17 * Edward nods Jan 18 22:13:39 She is not what we wanted, but perhaps what needed? Jan 18 22:17:54 * Morgan nods Jan 18 22:18:02 An apt statement I think Jan 18 22:18:24 * Edward nods Jan 18 22:18:43 I speak to her almost every day now Jan 18 22:19:06 * Morgan nods Jan 18 22:19:12 I understand you are growing quite close Jan 18 22:19:53 We are. *he smiles* she's very entertaining Jan 18 22:21:00 * Morgan nods Jan 18 22:21:22 That brings us nicely to something I wanted to ask... what do you want me to tell Uncle Christopher when I take them to visit? Jan 18 22:23:34 I will think about it. She's like him in many ways Jan 18 22:24:25 * Morgan nods Jan 18 22:26:25 I might write to him, but I will tell you before I decide Jan 18 22:26:31 * Morgan nods Jan 18 22:26:43 Don't forget mother can pass along messages... Jan 18 22:26:49 * Edward nods Jan 18 22:27:04 I speak to her every other day Jan 18 22:28:39 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 18 22:30:24 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client)