**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Jan 30 00:01:57 2023 Jan 30 00:01:57 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 30 09:18:57 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jan 30 09:59:36 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jan 30 10:00:16 I just want to protect you, my love Jan 30 10:00:43 I know love Jan 30 10:02:05 Wednesday then? (It's Monday) Jan 30 10:02:48 * Morgan glances at her Jan 30 10:02:51 I suppose so... Jan 30 10:04:17 * MollyK isn't looking, she's rubbing the feathery tip of the quill over her lips and nose tip Jan 30 10:04:56 What're you doing? Jan 30 10:05:13 Hmm? Sorry, just thinking Jan 30 10:05:40 Oh? Jan 30 10:06:08 Whether we will have twins at some point Jan 30 10:06:21 Because of the dream Jan 30 10:07:16 * MollyK nods Jan 30 10:08:15 We'll see I suppose... I'm wondering if the statement about the dreams holds true Jan 30 10:08:32 It's all a little fuzzy I'm afraid Jan 30 10:09:34 That I stop having them... I'm troubled by that Jan 30 10:10:43 Why, my love? Jan 30 10:11:10 * MollyK gets up, coming to stand behind him and rubbing his shoulders Jan 30 10:11:45 Painful as they are, I... I see how they could have turned out... I get to see them happy and loved... and Madchen... Jan 30 10:13:54 * MollyK nods Jan 30 10:14:16 You'll see Madchen one day, my love... Jan 30 10:15:06 I know but... *he sighs* she's saved me several times now Jan 30 10:18:24 Maybe it's just a dream... at least the nightmares would be gone Jan 30 10:20:15 Well... I remember the one with the Requiem... all of that was avoided, so none of it came to pass... Jan 30 10:22:11 So perhaps if we deal with... what was his name? Schafley? Maybe if that is resolved my dream and everything in it won't come to pass... Jan 30 10:27:34 Schafer... I've instructed Karlsruhe to start in Ansbach Jan 30 10:28:34 * MollyK nods Jan 30 10:28:41 Yes... good Jan 30 10:29:56 I daresay I'll have to do some travelling to get my point across Jan 30 10:30:23 I'd imagine so... Jan 30 10:31:05 * Morgan nods, sighing Jan 30 10:31:26 It has just occurred to me how often you'll be gone from me for many days, or even weeks at a time... Jan 30 10:32:12 * Morgan looks distinctly unhappy at this Jan 30 10:32:49 I couldn't have travelled far like that Jan 30 10:32:58 No, absolutely not Jan 30 10:33:21 * MollyK nods, rubbing his shoulders more Jan 30 10:33:34 Still. That is our duty Jan 30 10:34:00 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:34:04 Aye, it is Jan 30 10:34:18 We'll have the mirrors at least Jan 30 10:34:30 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:34:44 It'll be worse once we take over Sudlachenburg as well... Jan 30 10:34:52 * MollyK nods Jan 30 10:35:35 You'll miss being on the ship and having me all day every day, hmm? Jan 30 10:35:45 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:35:48 Yes, I will Jan 30 10:36:13 * MollyK kisses his crown Jan 30 10:36:25 Worries for a different day, liebling Jan 30 10:37:30 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:37:35 Got enough for today Jan 30 10:37:41 * MollyK nods Jan 30 10:37:52 What would you have me write to Alice? Jan 30 10:38:43 The issue is... I'm concerned Maelwys will see it that I am cutting ties with him... I do not want that. Jan 30 10:39:35 * MollyK looks confused Jan 30 10:39:41 Oh, the guitar! Jan 30 10:40:14 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:40:22 Ask her to send on a note saying why you want it? He's a father... twice by now. He will understand Jan 30 10:40:40 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:40:57 I think so, yes... Jan 30 10:43:08 We should try to visit them... Jan 30 10:43:13 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:43:21 I was hoping to but... I know it is out of our way Jan 30 10:44:03 What about when Florrie and Alice go home? It's half a day to Carleon by ship, then a days ride each way to Avebury Jan 30 10:44:30 * Morgan nods slowly Jan 30 10:44:34 Thats a good idea Jan 30 10:44:47 * MollyK smiles Jan 30 10:44:55 I'd love to see them again Jan 30 10:45:28 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:45:29 Me too Jan 30 10:46:32 * MollyK nods Jan 30 10:46:44 We could get more of his moonshine too Jan 30 10:46:54 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:47:35 Hopefully we'll have an answer about if he wants to stock some of DeeDee's family's ale... could take it with... Jan 30 10:49:37 * MollyK nods Jan 30 10:49:48 That would be good, my love Jan 30 10:50:02 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:50:37 Are you to still do your watch tomorrow? Jan 30 10:50:53 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:51:18 Aye. Unless I've been swapped out and noones told me Jan 30 10:53:03 I doubt that, my love. Sorgi understands that working is important to you Jan 30 10:54:06 * Morgan nods Jan 30 10:54:08 aye Jan 30 10:54:48 * MollyK goes to pack away the mirrors Jan 30 10:55:18 What would you like to do this afternoon? Do you wish to be alone a while? Jan 30 10:55:55 No, I don't think so... Jan 30 10:56:47 Shall we join the others, or would you like Varick back in our rooms? Jan 30 10:58:49 No, lets join the others... I don't want to isolate Varick from seeing the others simply because I had a rough night Jan 30 10:59:34 * MollyK nods Jan 30 11:00:03 You will be alright with Amir? Jan 30 11:00:17 * Morgan nods Jan 30 11:00:20 I'll manage Jan 30 11:01:36 * MollyK nods, kissing his hand Jan 30 11:01:56 Let's do that then. Jan 30 11:02:27 * Morgan nods, packing the map away Jan 30 11:03:33 *In the ballroom, HH is crawling around on the floor around the baby, pretending to be a bear, and Varick is doing the same. Amir rocks back and forth excitedly but doesn't progress forward. Varick is trying to wrestle HH Jan 30 11:04:00 * MollyK smiles, watching them "it's rather chaotic in here!" Jan 30 11:04:26 * Morgan nods Jan 30 11:04:35 *Only Inga is sat at the table, knitting. Zareen and Xsarlac are absent* Jan 30 11:04:44 Reckon this is what it'll be like? Jan 30 11:04:55 When they have children? Jan 30 11:05:19 At Hafenlohr... Jan 30 11:06:51 * MollyK smiles Jan 30 11:06:58 Louder and busier! Jan 30 11:07:31 * Morgan nods Jan 30 11:08:14 Nine of ours, plus a fosterling, four of theirs Jan 30 11:08:41 * Morgan nods Jan 30 11:09:27 He's not far off crawling... I think Jan 30 11:09:49 Already? He's only nine months Jan 30 11:11:40 * Morgan nods Jan 30 11:11:42 Reckon so Jan 30 11:11:58 * MollyK quietly says "time for a cow bell" Jan 30 11:12:34 exactly Jan 30 11:13:21 I'm going to go and have a conversation with him so HeinzHarold can get wrestled Jan 30 11:14:27 * MollyK smiles gently Jan 30 11:15:01 Alright, my love *she goes to sit with Inga, taking some more wool and needles from Inga's bag* Jan 30 11:15:25 * Morgan moves to HeinzHarold, nudging him with his foot Jan 30 11:15:41 I'll take over man, Varick clearly needs to throw you around a bit Jan 30 11:17:56 *HH nods, wrestling the boy. Once more, he's struck by the similarities of HH and his Da* Jan 30 11:19:27 * Morgan watches them for a moment before settling on his front on the floor in front of Amir, face propped up on his fists Jan 30 11:19:37 * MollyK is now known as Amir Jan 30 11:20:24 * Amir 's sweet tanned face lights up, his dark grey eyes widening. He starts to babble Jan 30 11:20:51 Listen, lad... you're nearly there and once you are you'll have everyone running round after you, which you can absolutely use to your advantage... but first, you need to get your backside moving, yeah? Jan 30 11:22:08 * Amir grins, still rocking. His babbling in indecipherable, but there is a definite 'Pa' sound mixed in Jan 30 11:24:02 Well, no, not really... thing is, I think you're getting excited and not concentrating, you know? Besides, I'm not sure your father would like that very much... Jan 30 11:25:36 * Amir just rocks, then suddenly flops forward, leaving Morgan just a fraction of a second to prevent his face-planting the floor Jan 30 11:25:52 * Morgan moves quickly, catching him Jan 30 11:26:16 * Amir has scared himself, crying looking imminent Jan 30 11:26:36 * Morgan rolls onto his back, laying Amir on his chest Jan 30 11:26:54 You're alright... Jan 30 11:27:40 * Amir settles down, cheek to Morgan's chest Jan 30 11:27:52 [shall I take him, liebling?] Jan 30 11:28:02 [No, he's alright] Jan 30 11:28:27 See, now, kid... you've got to move your arm first, otherwise you just pivot over it and do that Jan 30 11:29:01 *HH makes an oof noise* Jan 30 11:29:15 * Morgan looks over Jan 30 11:30:17 *HH has clearly taken a knock between the legs. There's a quiet whispering and giggling from the ladies at the table* Jan 30 11:31:13 Was that an accident? Jan 30 11:31:28 V: It was, Papa! Jan 30 11:31:40 * Morgan nods Jan 30 11:31:42 Alright then Jan 30 11:32:11 HH is half-groaning, half-chuckling: Def'nit accident, m' own fault Jan 30 11:32:35 Teach you to put it in harms way Jan 30 11:32:48 HH: Y'd reckon so Jan 30 11:32:58 * Morgan nods, looking back to Amir Jan 30 11:33:25 * Amir is sucking his thumb, looking content as he watches HH and Varick Jan 30 11:34:10 HH: My Da used t' say that that was a weapon reserved for th' ladies. Knee t' the groin. Jan 30 11:34:27 V: Why was it for the ladies, Papa? Jan 30 11:35:00 I uhhh... I don't know Jan 30 11:36:03 HH: b'cause a man doesn't e'er hit another man in th' plums, unless it's life or death an' there's no other choice. Jus' not honourable, see? Jan 30 11:37:15 * Morgan shrugs, looking at Amir Jan 30 11:37:18 I did that Jan 30 11:37:37 V: who did you do it to, Papa? Jan 30 11:38:08 A man in Innesbruck. Jan 30 11:39:31 V: why did you do that? Jan 30 11:50:52 I told the people that the nasty behaviour that was happening wasn't acceptable... he and his friends didn't like that, so I told him if he took issue with it, he could face me... Jan 30 11:51:30 V: But Heinzharold says you shouldn't hit them in the plums Jan 30 11:54:06 Yes, well... he had no honour, neither did his friend who he brought along, so... Jan 30 11:55:19 V: Why is it okay for ladies? Jan 30 11:56:38 Yeah, HeinzHarold, why? Jan 30 11:57:17 HH: They're not as strong as us... Jan 30 11:57:48 $also because that's the bit they're at most risk from, but he's not old enough for that yet$ Jan 30 11:58:24 $Yeah. Time to start instilling that we should always work to protect them though$ Jan 30 11:59:05 * Amir starts touching Morgan's beard Jan 30 11:59:18 Its fairly well stuck on there lad Jan 30 11:59:23 V: Even Claudia Jan 30 12:00:07 * Amir pulls it gently. It's reminiscent of JoJo doing so, asking about glue Jan 30 12:00:25 * Morgan sighs wuietly Jan 30 12:00:57 HH: Ahh, Claudia's prob'ly as strong as most men, but most women we step in t' protect, see? Jan 30 12:01:22 V: do we step in to protect Claudia? Jan 30 12:01:44 HH: $depends if you want a swift death!$ Jan 30 12:01:58 Some of us do... Jan 30 12:02:18 V: does she kick your plums? Jan 30 12:02:38 No... we've earned the right to Jan 30 12:08:55 V: Will I earn it? Jan 30 12:09:33 Possibly... tough to say with Claudia Jan 30 12:10:36 * Amir starts to breathe slower, fingers moving likewise Jan 30 12:10:40 V: why? Jan 30 12:11:02 Because she's complex... and weird. Jan 30 12:11:25 *HH laughs* Always was Jan 30 12:11:34 * Morgan nods Jan 30 12:12:14 V: Is she going to live in our house in Hafenlohr? Jan 30 12:12:31 * Morgan sighs sadly Jan 30 12:12:38 No... she's going to carry on sailing Jan 30 12:13:04 V: what about when she's old? Jan 30 12:13:32 * Morgan shrugs Jan 30 12:13:37 I don't know I'm afraid Jan 30 12:14:26 V: what about when she has a baby? Jan 30 12:14:35 Don't know she ever will Jan 30 12:14:52 V: but that's what women do! Jan 30 12:15:33 Uhhh, no, thats not necessarily the case Jan 30 12:17:52 V: *he shrugs, launching back at HH, who has recovered, growling like a bear again* Jan 30 12:18:12 * Morgan smiles slightly, looking at Amir Jan 30 12:20:38 * Amir 's eyes are closed, black lashes that match his full head of hair are so long. He's either asleep or very nearly so Jan 30 12:21:02 * Morgan speaks quietly, stroking his hair Jan 30 12:21:08 This isn't getting your backside moving Jan 30 12:22:53 * Amir doesn't reply Jan 30 12:23:29 * Morgan cranes his neck to look towards Molly Jan 30 12:23:38 Not quite what I had in mind... Jan 30 12:24:40 M: do you want me to have him, my love, so you can play? Jan 30 12:25:28 * Morgan looks torn for a moment before nodding Jan 30 12:27:55 [you do not have to, my love. If he's helping you, stay, and I'll play instead] Jan 30 12:28:27 [I'm loathe to miss out on time with Varick] Jan 30 12:30:01 [I will do whatever you wish] Jan 30 12:30:40 * Morgan nods slightly, moving his arm to support Amir before rolling over, ending up kneeling up with Amir cradled in his left arm Jan 30 12:31:06 *Molly sets down her knitting* Jan 30 12:32:28 * Morgan gets up, bringing the sleeping child to her Jan 30 12:33:44 * Amir gently takes him, smiling. Inga leans over to look, and he can see the broodiness all over her face Jan 30 12:34:22 * Morgan puts a hand to Inga's crown briefly before wandering off towards HeinzHarold and Varick Jan 30 12:48:36 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 30 14:39:08 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 30 14:47:27 *HH and Varick are having fun wrestling* Jan 30 14:48:14 * Morgan grabs up Varick, rolling onto the floor and carrying him along Jan 30 14:49:34 * Amir is now known as Varick Jan 30 14:50:07 * Varick makes a bear-growling noise right in his face Jan 30 14:50:48 * Morgan shifts his shoulders, making a remarkably good approximation of a wolf's growl Jan 30 14:51:17 * Varick stares open mouthed, stopped in his tracks Jan 30 14:51:34 You're really good at that! Jan 30 14:51:52 * Morgan clears his throat looking slightly embarrassed Jan 30 14:52:02 Yeah, I've had some practice Jan 30 14:52:07 Why? Jan 30 14:52:38 [that is bizarrely arousing, my love] Jan 30 14:52:55 HeinzHarold, if you're searching in some woods for a man and you hear a wolf growling at your three o'clock... which way you walking? Jan 30 14:53:10 [really?!] Jan 30 14:53:41 HH: the other way, 'less you have a death wish Jan 30 14:53:50 * Morgan nods, looking at Varick Jan 30 14:53:52 Thats why Jan 30 14:54:04 [yes... I have no idea why!] Jan 30 14:54:11 [that is... odd] Jan 30 14:54:22 It's to scare bad men? Jan 30 14:54:37 [or to attract women, it seems!] Jan 30 14:54:50 They weren't necessarily bad... just... on the other side, doing what they thought was right Jan 30 14:55:49 [Just one, I'd hope] Jan 30 14:55:55 * Varick tries howling. It's not low enough, but there's lots of nuance to it, a proper communication Jan 30 14:56:15 [yes... as would I] Jan 30 14:56:16 Nearly... very close Jan 30 14:56:53 I said I was going to bite your legs off and eat them slowly whilst you watched, Papa Jan 30 14:57:15 *HH is trying hard not to laugh* Jan 30 14:57:36 Felt like you were communicating something... when you get older it'll sound lower, too Jan 30 14:57:43 Why? Jan 30 14:58:19 * HH grins* yeah, why, man? Jan 30 14:58:49 Because our voices get lower as we become men... *he looks at HeinzHarold* except that fella that used to only do nest watches, he always sounded like a newborn screaming... Jan 30 14:59:38 HH: yeah, but he made a fortune by tal-... uhh... telling stories Jan 30 14:59:59 * Morgan nods Jan 30 15:00:35 Awful when it came to telling the crew there was an enemy ship though... hard to focus when you've heard him squeaking from on high Jan 30 15:01:00 *HH nods* Jan 30 15:01:12 When will my voice change? Jan 30 15:01:35 Few more years I think Jan 30 15:01:54 [I'm sure I just imagined it but... I think perhaps Amir is confused about who I am to him] Jan 30 15:02:55 HH: think I was 'bout twelve. Def'nitly b'fore my Da died. Was up and down f' ages Jan 30 15:03:09 [why?] Jan 30 15:03:29 [its probably nothing... but when he babbles to me, it sounds like he's trying to say pa...] Jan 30 15:03:44 You warbled, is what you did Jan 30 15:04:10 [most likely he thinks it is your name, because Varick says it so oft] Jan 30 15:04:43 *HH laughs* yeah, wasn' pretty f' a while Jan 30 15:05:06 [ah... yes... he does look pleased to see me] Jan 30 15:05:14 Did yours do that, Papa? Jan 30 15:05:28 [he does seem to like you] Jan 30 15:05:44 No, mine was always strong and manly, I never once squeaked at someone when I tried to talk to them Jan 30 15:06:37 *HH starts laughing hard* yeah, sure! Jan 30 15:08:27 You think thats funny? Jan 30 15:09:59 HH: oh yeah. B'cause I remember th' day you were asking for a horse, an it was all low til the word "horse" and you suddenly sounded like a girl Jan 30 15:10:09 * Varick giggles Jan 30 15:10:13 * Morgan snorts Jan 30 15:11:00 Least you didn't see me telling Grunhelm that one day he'd be working for me so he had to follow my orders now, only for the emphatic statement to come out sounding like a mouse thats been kicked Jan 30 15:12:26 *HH laughs hard, even the ladies are giggling* Jan 30 15:13:49 * Morgan rubs his nose briefly, looking at Varick Jan 30 15:13:58 I don't want that to happen to me! Jan 30 15:14:34 Its just a part of life Jan 30 15:15:24 But I don't want to look silly Jan 30 15:16:28 Thats also a part of life... but look at me... do I seem bothered about how I looked silly? Look at our family... they find it funny but are they being cruel? Jan 30 15:17:03 * Varick shakes his head Jan 30 15:17:17 No, we're laughing but we do love you Jan 30 15:17:25 * Morgan nods Jan 30 15:17:43 Sometimes we have to look silly... we don't have to feel bad about it. Jan 30 15:18:43 * Varick smiles "even Heinzharold?" Jan 30 15:19:01 He's made a career out of looking silly Jan 30 15:19:35 *HH nods* hadda lotta fun on th' way too Jan 30 15:20:53 * Morgan nods, looking at Varick Jan 30 15:21:42 * Varick nods, suddenly pouncing on Morgan again Jan 30 15:22:43 * Morgan rolls with him, spending ten minutes wrestling with him Jan 30 15:23:47 * Varick seems to really enjoy this, doing well at managing his strength, but he's definitely stronger than would be expected Jan 30 15:24:13 * Morgan eventually ends up on his back, breathing harder Jan 30 15:24:23 You, my lad, are deceptively strong Jan 30 15:26:00 * Varick sits on his chest Jan 30 15:26:09 I'm the victor! Jan 30 15:26:21 * Morgan nod Jan 30 15:26:26 Yes, you are Jan 30 15:29:24 *he hears the quiet giggling of the wives* Jan 30 15:39:46 [soemthing amuses you?] Jan 30 15:40:55 [I was wondering what a girl has to do to get wrestled on the floor and pinned down by you, mon petit chou!] Jan 30 15:41:43 [that doesn't explain Inga's amusement] Jan 30 15:42:02 [because I told her that] Jan 30 15:42:20 Oh, Varick, I definitely need a drink after that Jan 30 15:43:49 * Varick gets up, going to the table to get some milk Jan 30 15:44:48 *HH offers Morgan a hand up, whispering* what's gotten into our wives? Jan 30 15:45:55 Molly asked her what it'd take to get wrestled on the ground and pinned by me... Jan 30 15:46:28 HH chuckles: did y' say "opportunity"? Jan 30 15:47:32 Didn't say anything, was a bit flummoxed Jan 30 15:49:15 *HH pats his shoulder* I norm'ly say summat like "she's gotta ask very nicely, but for you y' can just say please" Jan 30 15:49:38 * Morgan laughs suddenly before clamping a hand over his mouth Jan 30 15:50:29 *HH laughs* oh man yer gon' get us in trouble now! Jan 30 15:51:46 * Morgan nods Jan 30 15:51:49 Ah well Jan 30 15:52:18 M: something you'd like to share, my love? Jan 30 15:53:35 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 30 15:53:39 No, I think we're good thank you Jan 30 15:53:46 HH: nah, he's pretty possessive! Jan 30 15:54:06 Someone may have noticed that previously... Jan 30 15:54:56 *Molly and Inga both smile. Molly's finger is held in the sleeping baby's grip* Jan 30 15:55:22 M: only a little Jan 30 15:57:21 * Morgan nods, watching Amir for a moment before looking at Varick Jan 30 15:57:25 You alright young man? Jan 30 15:59:13 * Varick is drinking his milk and looking at Amir Jan 30 15:59:25 I wish we could take him home Jan 30 16:01:10 * Morgan nods Jan 30 16:01:12 I know Jan 30 16:01:53 When can we have our own baby? Jan 30 16:02:34 * Morgan shrugs Jan 30 16:02:36 When its time Jan 30 16:04:08 * Varick sighs "okay, Papa" Jan 30 16:05:18 We don't really have a say in it I'm afraid Jan 30 16:05:49 Have you been praying for a baby? Maybe that would work? Jan 30 16:07:00 I talk to Theus about it most days Jan 30 16:07:54 * Varick nods Jan 30 16:08:16 That's good Papa. Don't forget to give the seeds too, okay? Jan 30 16:08:30 *HH nearly chokes on his coffee* Jan 30 16:09:23 * Morgan nods, picking up a cup of coffee Jan 30 16:09:26 I won't forget Jan 30 16:11:04 If you want three babies, how many seeds do you need? Jan 30 16:11:38 * Morgan shrugs Jan 30 16:11:44 Don't know I'm afraid Jan 30 16:13:53 M: I would prefer to not have three at once! It'd be very difficult to walk around Jan 30 16:14:11 * Morgan nods Jan 30 16:14:13 Two? Jan 30 16:14:22 HH quietly to Morgan: waddle around. Jan 30 16:14:48 Molly smiles fondly: Yes, two I could do Jan 30 16:15:11 * Morgan nods slightly, rocking slightly from side to side Jan 30 16:15:39 *HH chuckles* Jan 30 16:15:58 Two babies would be twins, Papa Jan 30 16:17:09 * Morgan nods Jan 30 16:17:12 Thats right... Jan 30 16:19:47 Does it take longer to have twins? Jan 30 16:20:02 No, they cook for the same amount of time Jan 30 16:21:48 M: Sascha is having twins, Varick Jan 30 16:21:59 * Varick looks surprised Jan 30 16:22:27 Is she huuuuuge? Jan 30 16:23:14 M: She wasn't when we saw her, but she will be when we get back, I imagine Jan 30 16:24:46 Massive I expect Jan 30 16:27:22 Will Auntie Jarvie be huge too? Jan 30 16:27:46 * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold Jan 30 16:27:51 Already big as a hippo Jan 30 16:28:51 *HH nods* Molly's gon' be the biggest b'cause she's so short. Be no hiding it! Jan 30 16:32:35 * Morgan nods Jan 30 16:32:40 No... that is very true Jan 30 16:33:21 *Molly smiles* I don't mind that at all Jan 30 16:35:12 * Morgan nods Jan 30 16:35:14 Me either Jan 30 16:36:01 *Molly smiles, blushing a little and diverting her attention to smoothing the baby's hair* Jan 30 16:36:28 HH: I'm gon' eat loads so I still have a bigger belly than Inga Jan 30 16:37:32 Starting already?! Jan 30 16:38:53 *HH lifts his shirt, sticking his stomach out. He really has lost a lot of scars* Jan 30 16:39:03 HH: I still look good, man Jan 30 16:40:07 * Morgan looks at his stomach Jan 30 16:40:20 $how come you're happy to lose scars but I shouldn't?$ Jan 30 16:41:02 $b'cause I gave them to yer wife so she could learn how to fix Elsie. Noble sacrifice, see?$ Jan 30 16:41:52 * Morgan nods slightly, looking away Jan 30 16:44:35 *Amir wakes when Zareen comes back, and Molly hands him back. They spend some time altogether, and the children eat there. He becomes aware of the time ticking away toward his own bedtime after taking Varick into his room* Jan 30 16:45:20 * Varick gets his night clothes on, more able to do it for himself than Jana and JoJo had been in his dream Jan 30 16:46:04 * Morgan watches him Jan 30 16:46:30 * Varick finds his bear and gets into bed Jan 30 16:46:37 I had fun today Papa Jan 30 16:46:46 * Morgan nods Jan 30 16:46:49 Me too Jan 30 16:47:12 I liked it best when you were the wolf, that was fun Jan 30 16:48:05 * Morgan smiles slightly Jan 30 16:48:14 In future you'll make that noise better than I can Jan 30 16:48:38 That's okay, Papa, I'll still like it when you do it Jan 30 16:49:23 * Morgan nods, pulling the boy to a tight hug Jan 30 16:49:33 I'm glad to hear that Jan 30 16:51:05 * Varick nods him tight "You're the best Papa in the world!" Jan 30 16:51:45 I can't tell you how happy hearing that from you makes me Jan 30 16:53:00 I thought you knew already, Papa Jan 30 16:53:16 * Morgan shrugs slightly Jan 30 16:53:35 Sometimes when we're struggling with things that make us sad, its hard to remember things like that Jan 30 16:54:42 * Varick kisses his forehead like Molly would do to Varick "It's okay sad, Papa. A sad day isn't a sad life" Jan 30 16:54:50 To be* Jan 30 16:55:01 * Morgan nods Jan 30 16:55:51 * Varick lies back down "Goodnight. I love you" Jan 30 16:56:29 I love you too son... goodnight Jan 30 16:57:14 * Varick falls asleep quickly, leaving Morgan in a dark room at the boy's beside with just his rhythmic breathing Jan 30 16:57:38 * Morgan stays there for a few minutes before heading out, closing the door behind him Jan 30 16:58:12 * Varick is now known as Molly Jan 30 16:58:37 * Molly is sat on the window seat with some cherry brandy in her glass Jan 30 16:58:52 That was swift, liebling Jan 30 16:59:24 He's expended quite a bit of energy wrestling... Jan 30 16:59:59 * Molly smiles, sipping her drink Jan 30 17:00:06 It's good for him to play Jan 30 17:01:12 * Morgan nods Jan 30 17:01:18 Yes it is... he's deceptively strong Jan 30 17:01:34 * Molly nods Jan 30 17:01:45 I wonder if that's from his magic Jan 30 17:02:08 * Morgan nods Jan 30 17:02:12 I'd imagine so Jan 30 17:03:07 * Molly nods, holding out her hand Jan 30 17:03:17 * Morgan moves to her, taking it Jan 30 17:03:19 How are you feeling tonight? Jan 30 17:04:54 * Morgan shrugs Jan 30 17:04:59 Anxious Jan 30 17:05:17 That's understandable, liebling Jan 30 17:05:30 * Morgan nods Jan 30 17:06:58 I thought maybe a swim, a massage, and the balm, and the tobacco... Jan 30 17:07:14 * Morgan nods Jan 30 17:07:19 Might be worth trying Jan 30 17:07:58 * Molly nods Jan 30 17:08:25 We will do what we can, and prepare that these things usually have to run their course? Jan 30 17:08:51 * Morgan nods, sighing Jan 30 17:08:56 Yes, I think so Jan 30 17:10:11 * Molly tilts her head Jan 30 17:10:42 I wonder what would happen if you used a lot of magic -before- sleeping? Jan 30 17:11:02 * Morgan shrugs Jan 30 17:11:14 Sleeping replenishes it if I recall correctly Jan 30 17:11:57 Can you put the magic into the shard? Jan 30 17:12:23 I... am not sure Jan 30 17:13:32 * Molly nods Jan 30 17:13:55 If it would help with the loss of control, that would make things much easier Jan 30 17:14:18 * Morgan nods Jan 30 17:15:51 Please do wake me, my love. I will come on deck with you Jan 30 17:16:02 * Morgan nods Jan 30 17:16:05 Alright love Jan 30 17:17:05 * Molly kisses his knuckles Jan 30 17:17:20 Shall we eat alone, or with the others? Jan 30 17:17:34 With the others, I think Jan 30 17:17:47 * Molly nods Jan 30 17:17:54 You have done so well today Jan 30 17:18:06 * Morgan shrugs Jan 30 17:18:09 If you say so Jan 30 17:18:30 You do not think so? Jan 30 17:19:32 I find it difficult to accept praise for not coping as any person would Jan 30 17:20:07 No one would cope well with this at the strength we dream! Jan 30 17:20:51 I suppose... Jan 30 17:22:31 You were able to play with Varick and hold Amir. Though you may not be proud of that, -I- am proud of you for that. Jan 30 17:22:46 * Morgan nods Jan 30 17:22:51 I'd keep that boy in an instant... Jan 30 17:23:11 * Molly sighs heavily Jan 30 17:23:19 Me too, my love. Me too. Jan 30 17:23:56 * Morgan sighs Jan 30 17:25:20 It's not easy, is it? And yet staying away is impossible too. I never thought for a moment that if we found her she'd have a child Jan 30 17:25:39 * Morgan nods Jan 30 17:25:45 It came as quite the surprise Jan 30 17:25:57 * Molly nods Jan 30 17:26:12 It would not bother you who his birth father is though? Jan 30 17:26:44 Its hardly his fault Jan 30 17:27:06 No, of course Jan 30 17:29:00 You are so good with him Jan 30 17:29:12 * Morgan shrugs Jan 30 17:29:14 I like children Jan 30 17:32:14 * Molly nods "I'm glad of that. You are a very loving man" Jan 30 18:29:29 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 30 20:10:29 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 30 22:30:21 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jan 30 22:31:00 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 30 22:37:21 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jan 30 22:47:21 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jan 30 22:48:10 [17:17:15] • ​Molly​ nods "I'm glad of that. You are a very loving man" Jan 30 22:49:05 I suppose I am Jan 30 22:49:48 * MollyK smiles warmly Jan 30 22:50:20 I'm glad you're coming to see that. Your heart is thawed and starting to flourish Jan 30 22:50:34 * Morgan shrugs Jan 30 22:50:36 maybe Jan 30 22:51:00 * MollyK kisses his hand Jan 30 22:51:09 Shall we? Jan 30 22:51:26 * Morgan nods Jan 30 22:51:30 Aye, come on Jan 30 22:51:41 **they meet the others in the ballroom. The excuse Molly and Inga make to catch ten minutes to talk before the food comes is flimsy, but noone calls them on it. Amir is already sleeping, wrapped up and nested on more blankets on the floor nearby. The chat is easy, but once more he notices that although there is a lot of friendship and care between Jan 30 22:51:42 Zareen and Xsarlac, there's no sparks flying* Jan 30 22:53:51 * Morgan sighs quietly Jan 30 22:54:07 * MollyK is now known as HH Jan 30 22:54:23 * HH pours him some blokners, passing it over Jan 30 22:54:45 $okay?$ Jan 30 22:55:28 * Morgan smiles slightly taking the drink from him Jan 30 22:55:39 $worried about sleeping$ Jan 30 22:56:24 $want to sleep in with me? I give good cuddles$ Jan 30 22:57:19 $Thanks but... Molly can knock me out if I wake up too dangerous$ Jan 30 22:57:44 $i could do that with a fist$ Jan 30 22:58:55 $Thanks man, I'll manage$ Jan 30 22:59:51 $is it because I don't have breasts?$ *he grins, then sips his drink* Jan 30 23:01:37 $You could have in a few months$ Jan 30 23:02:12 $tempting$ Jan 30 23:02:34 $Just can't get my head round that$ Jan 30 23:03:09 $pretty weird. Inga's interrogating$ Jan 30 23:04:14 $Gotta say man, I damn near crumbled when she came to me earlier$ Jan 30 23:04:25 $yeah?$ Jan 30 23:05:13 $yeah. Never expected it$ Jan 30 23:05:40 $she loves you guys a lot$ Jan 30 23:06:07 * Morgan nods slightly Jan 30 23:06:12 $The feelings mutual$ Jan 30 23:07:25 $she would have been fine if you'd gone to pieces$ Jan 30 23:07:43 $I've got an image to maintain$ Jan 30 23:08:37 $not with us, man$ Jan 30 23:09:22 $Its still a bit difficult, being that... vulnerable, that open$ Jan 30 23:10:35 $yeah$ Jan 30 23:12:29 $Doesn't speak to my trust in you, though$ Jan 30 23:13:07 $i know you trust me, except with apples$ Jan 30 23:14:12 * Morgan nods slightly Jan 30 23:15:32 * HH drinks his blokners Jan 30 23:15:42 * Morgan sips his blokners, watching Zareen and Xsarlac Jan 30 23:16:00 $I had hoped she'd remember him and it'd all be fantastic$ Jan 30 23:16:39 $they get on okay$ Jan 30 23:17:24 $yeah, true. Not what he'd hoped though$ Jan 30 23:17:56 $they are getting on a bit though$ Jan 30 23:18:10 * Morgan nods slightly Jan 30 23:18:19 $Take what success we can get I think$ Jan 30 23:18:52 $not going to try to fix her?$ Jan 30 23:19:32 $Soon I think. What if we lose Zareen entirely? I like her$ Jan 30 23:20:29 $yeah, what if the other one doesn't find me sexy?!$ Jan 30 23:20:52 $impossible$ Jan 30 23:21:11 $true$ Jan 30 23:21:53 *ten minutes run into twenty* Jan 30 23:22:12 $what the hell do they talk about so long?!$ Jan 30 23:24:28 [are you alright?] Jan 30 23:24:36 $Talking about you I imagine$ Jan 30 23:24:47 [yes, my love] Jan 30 23:26:06 $more likely talking about you$ Jan 30 23:27:04 [you've been longer than expected] Jan 30 23:28:00 $About my being unstable?$ Jan 30 23:28:17 $probably about how to help$ Jan 30 23:30:08 * Morgan nods slightly, drinking his blokners Jan 30 23:30:28 *the women arrive just as the food does. They're having fish already, Jura three days away. It's going to be very common by the beginning of next month* Jan 30 23:30:53 Not gonna be there f' Shadowfayre this year Jan 30 23:33:07 * Morgan nods Jan 30 23:33:17 Been a while... Jan 30 23:33:30 *Inga sits beside him* I haven't missed one since the first year I got there, the one before you were Shadow King... Jan 30 23:34:23 Shame th' timing wasn' better. Bet y' can't wait to dance with Molly at her first? Jan 30 23:35:32 I've always had a bit of an odd relationship with it really Jan 30 23:36:39 Xsarlac: What is it? Jan 30 23:40:19 its... like a party in my fathers grounds, the entire town is invited... there's dancing, food, music... a king and queen... and, of course we leave the pumpernickel bread... Jan 30 23:40:55 * HH is now known as Xsarlac Jan 30 23:41:04 Is it a fertility rite? Jan 30 23:41:29 The bread? Jan 30 23:42:46 Yes Jan 30 23:43:19 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 30 23:43:37 Its an offering, to keep the Schattenmann fed and away from Sudlachenburg Jan 30 23:44:34 What is it? Jan 30 23:45:37 * Morgan scratches his chin Jan 30 23:46:44 HH: Tough one, that... Jan 30 23:47:42 One of the stories is that its a protector of the Schwarzenwald... if you harm the trees, it exacts revenge, not always immediately...people that go exploring in the wald often don't return, and those that do that have encountered the Schattenmann, they're... husks of themselves... incoherent, babbling, vague... quite a few that return go missing within a month. Jan 30 23:49:11 What is it? A beast? Jan 30 23:50:22 *Inga is moving closer to HH, a reminder of her fairly recent nightmare of being in the waterwheel house and it being outside, rattling the windows and trying the locks* Jan 30 23:50:50 * Morgan shrugs one shoulder Jan 30 23:51:37 Tough to say... some stories mark it as a man in shape, but twenty feet tall and impossibly slim, with a human face that is utterly ancient Jan 30 23:53:23 It hasn't been hunted then? Jan 30 23:53:54 *HH snorts* You wouldn' find a man rabid enough in all Eisen for that! Jan 30 23:54:11 God no... you ever notice I'm... lairy any time I'm in a wooded area? Jan 30 23:54:33 * Xsarlac nods Jan 30 23:55:15 That thing is why... anyone born near the wald is wary of entering it and where we're from is particularly superstitious Jan 30 23:55:52 * Xsarlac nods "our superstitions are moderate" Jan 30 23:56:10 * Morgan rubs his ear Jan 30 23:56:16 Its only a superstition if its not real Jan 30 23:56:34 *Molly smiles* We don't really have any in Avalon, so it's been an experience in Sudlachenburg! Jan 30 23:57:05 I: You count magpies in Avalon, don't you? Jan 30 23:57:23 And you don't refer to the fae Jan 30 23:57:54 *Molly flinches even here, more than a thousand miles away* Jan 30 23:58:07 M: Except them. Jan 30 23:58:35 * Xsarlac drinks some ale "I see why. Bloody nuisance." Jan 30 23:59:00 * Morgan nods