**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Feb 9 00:34:52 2023 Feb 09 00:34:52 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Feb 09 00:44:29 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Feb 09 09:49:40 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Feb 09 11:32:19 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 09 15:36:40 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Feb 09 15:39:18 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Feb 09 19:26:05 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Feb 09 19:57:36 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 09 19:58:16 I do hope that happens for them very soon Feb 09 19:58:47 * Morgan nods Feb 09 19:58:48 Me too Feb 09 19:58:59 Though I don't relish the idea of weeks at sea with her throwing up Feb 09 19:59:46 I don't think all women get it, perhaps she'll be lucky Feb 09 20:01:49 No, she'll be sick as a dog because she thinks she should be Feb 09 20:02:27 * MollyK giggles Feb 09 20:02:37 I can probably stop it anyway Feb 09 20:02:48 * Morgan nods Feb 09 20:02:49 Probably Feb 09 20:03:34 Fortunately we'll be settled in Hafenlohr when it's our turn Feb 09 20:03:48 * Morgan nods Feb 09 20:03:49 Aye Feb 09 20:04:17 I don't want to make a second trip Feb 09 20:06:30 No? Feb 09 20:09:23 Do you? Feb 09 20:10:09 * Morgan shrugs Feb 09 20:10:17 Not -especially- Feb 09 20:11:27 I feel that I want to get to know Gottkirchen, to have our home as I wish Feb 09 20:13:50 * Morgan nods Feb 09 20:14:01 I suspect I'll need to travel around a fair bit, make myself known Feb 09 20:15:04 * MollyK nods Feb 09 20:15:53 Until I am out to here... *she raises her hand about eight inches over her bellybutton* ...I could join you still Feb 09 20:16:37 Well, yes... but... your safety is the paramount concern Feb 09 20:18:32 * MollyK smiles, watching him Feb 09 20:18:49 Are you going to be a very protective expectant father? Feb 09 20:18:59 probably Feb 09 20:19:52 We will not have to argue about me riding still? Feb 09 20:20:26 I... cannot guarantee that Feb 09 20:21:42 Oh Feb 09 20:30:02 * MollyK watches him Feb 09 20:30:13 We will need our own carriage then Feb 09 20:33:22 * Morgan nods, sighing Feb 09 20:34:16 I won't want to do nothing but lounge around making clothes, I will want to be useful Feb 09 20:34:44 * Morgan frowns hard Feb 09 20:34:56 Making clothes -is- useful Feb 09 20:36:01 * MollyK watches him "politically useful, my love. Grafinly useful" Feb 09 20:36:50 * Morgan rolls his shoulders, nodding Feb 09 20:37:39 I won't defy you... Feb 09 20:38:22 But... Feb 09 20:38:38 If that's what has you on edge Feb 09 20:39:00 No... no I'm being... silly. Feb 09 20:39:09 Why so? Feb 09 20:41:48 Making clothes is what Dietlinde -did-. Feb 09 20:42:17 * MollyK frowns deeply Feb 09 20:42:56 Liebes herz... you know I would never say anything like that about her Feb 09 20:43:45 I did say I was being silly Feb 09 20:45:08 * MollyK nods Feb 09 20:46:03 Being a seamstress is an important skill as well as being vital in a community. I had considered doing that if I'd married Curtis Feb 09 20:48:26 * Morgan nods Feb 09 20:48:30 He wouldn't have liked that Feb 09 20:50:04 No, he wouldn't. I simply meant that I will still be wishing to be active and helping you Feb 09 20:50:31 * Morgan nods Feb 09 20:50:34 Aye Feb 09 20:50:57 * MollyK smiles Feb 09 20:51:36 I suppose one could argue there's not much more Grafinly work than giving the Graf an heir or a daughter Feb 09 20:52:16 I suspect thats what my father will say Feb 09 20:52:25 * MollyK nods Feb 09 20:52:57 He's very old-fashioned Feb 09 20:53:10 I think he likes the term traditional Feb 09 20:53:52 * MollyK nods Feb 09 20:55:05 As it is I will have to endure eight weeks of idleness before being churched, and that is not including the weeks we will probably spend in Sudlachenburg under our mothers' watchful eyes Feb 09 20:55:34 * Morgan nods Feb 09 20:55:45 I'm sorry about that but... its important to me that our children are born there Feb 09 20:58:40 I know, my love. I wouldn't take that family tradition from you, but I would ask that you help me deal with them Feb 09 20:59:16 Of course... I'm not sure -how- I'll do that, but I'll try Feb 09 21:02:07 * MollyK nods Feb 09 21:02:15 It's going to be so hot! Feb 09 21:03:21 In Capperlucia? Feb 09 21:04:11 No, having a baby conceived in autumn! Feb 09 21:04:53 Aye, I would think so Feb 09 21:06:10 That means June to August, doesn't it? Feb 09 21:06:35 There or thereabouts, yes Feb 09 21:07:56 I will want to be outdoors when I can Feb 09 21:09:37 * Morgan nods Feb 09 21:09:41 That doesn't surprise me Feb 09 21:10:43 * MollyK smiles Feb 09 21:11:01 The bump might like sunlight on it Feb 09 21:12:00 * Morgan nods Feb 09 21:12:04 Quite possible Feb 09 21:13:29 I'll walk around like... *she sends him the image of her by the sudlache, long skirt under her belly, and short blouse tucked in above it, bare between them* Feb 09 21:14:39 * Morgan blushes Feb 09 21:16:19 Your Father would not like that Feb 09 21:16:50 No... if he wishes to argue with a Grafin... Feb 09 21:18:04 * MollyK nods Feb 09 21:18:35 He probably would... however, would he argue with the soon-to-be mother of his grandchild? Feb 09 21:20:13 Not if he's any sense Feb 09 21:20:59 No. *she smiles* can you imagine how wilful I'll be? Feb 09 21:22:27 * Morgan nods Feb 09 21:22:31 I can rather Feb 09 21:22:53 * MollyK nods Feb 09 21:23:07 Not with you though Feb 09 21:23:41 No? Feb 09 21:24:17 * MollyK smiles sweetly Feb 09 21:24:25 Aren't I always good for you? Feb 09 21:25:42 * Morgan opens one eye, looking down at her Feb 09 21:25:53 Uhhh... Feb 09 21:26:09 * MollyK watches him, still smiling Feb 09 21:26:32 You've only had to spank me once, I think that's quite well behaved Feb 09 21:29:49 well... probably, yes Feb 09 21:30:38 * MollyK nods Feb 09 21:30:50 There we are then, that proves it, I think Feb 09 21:31:24 * Morgan nods, closing his eye again and laying his head back Feb 09 21:33:42 * MollyK relaxes more, turning her face more towards him so her cheek rests against his shirt Feb 09 21:35:02 I wonder if we'll see Amir today Feb 09 21:35:35 * Morgan sighs Feb 09 21:35:37 I don't know love Feb 09 21:36:20 Do you miss him? Feb 09 21:37:16 * Morgan sighs before nodding Feb 09 21:38:54 Me too Feb 09 21:40:49 Its going to be so very hard saying goodbye Feb 09 21:41:08 * MollyK nods Feb 09 21:41:36 Yes it will. But his life will be better than if we'd left him in the palace Feb 09 21:41:49 * Morgan nods Feb 09 21:41:51 Absolutely Feb 09 21:43:43 That's what we have to remind ourselves. As long as he is happy Feb 09 21:44:10 * Morgan nods Feb 09 21:44:23 Absolutely, thats the important thing Feb 09 21:44:47 * MollyK nods Feb 09 21:45:02 How are you feeling about tomorrow? Feb 09 21:45:42 * Morgan sighs Feb 09 21:45:47 Mildly resigned... Feb 09 21:49:40 * MollyK nods "I wasn't with you last year, you were still in Eisen on your way back to me" Feb 09 21:49:49 * Morgan nods Feb 09 21:49:53 Aye Feb 09 21:51:26 How did you fare? Feb 09 21:51:43 I... don't really remember... Feb 09 21:53:53 * MollyK nods Feb 09 21:54:22 I was quite drunk Feb 09 21:54:33 * MollyK nods sadly Feb 09 21:54:39 I'm sorry Feb 09 21:54:52 * Morgan nods Feb 09 21:54:55 Cost me quite a bit Feb 09 21:55:08 * MollyK smiles slightly Feb 09 21:55:13 I'd imagine so Feb 09 21:55:49 * Morgan nods Feb 09 21:57:52 Will you need to do that tomorrow? Feb 09 21:58:06 I don't intend to... I'd rather not... Feb 09 22:00:53 * MollyK nods Feb 09 22:01:51 I don't know how to support you, my love. I'd imagine it will be harder than her birthday was... Feb 09 22:02:05 * Morgan nods Feb 09 22:02:17 Aye. I don't know either Feb 09 22:03:15 I can only hope with each year it gets easier for you, that though it is still sad it is not so painful Feb 09 22:04:03 * Morgan sighs Feb 09 22:04:14 Aye. Feb 09 22:06:58 We will hope there are no flashbacks as you had in September Feb 09 22:07:15 * Morgan nods Feb 09 22:07:19 I don't see me being that lucky... Feb 09 22:10:02 * MollyK nods Feb 09 22:10:27 I'll be here. I can do so little in this case, but I am here Feb 09 22:10:41 * Morgan nods Feb 09 22:11:01 I've always shut myself away... I want to try to not do that Feb 09 22:12:06 * MollyK nods Feb 09 22:12:29 You have so many of us who -want- to help you get through it Feb 09 22:12:38 I know love Feb 09 22:14:53 Do you think this is the hardest of the anniversaries, or is Jana's birthday the worst? Feb 09 22:15:27 Jana's birthday, definitely Feb 09 22:16:54 And that is worse than the fire anniversary? Feb 09 22:17:10 Thats a tough one... Feb 09 22:18:26 * MollyK nods Feb 09 22:18:58 We will just be in Capperlucia then I think Feb 09 22:19:44 * Morgan sighs Feb 09 22:19:47 Brilliant Feb 09 22:20:13 I'll make it plain that I am not working that day Feb 09 22:21:00 * Morgan nods Feb 09 22:21:02 Thank you Feb 09 22:21:30 We can stay at our house, away from prying eyes Feb 09 22:21:44 * Morgan nods Feb 09 22:21:49 Thats a good idea Feb 09 22:22:15 I know. I always try to plan for these dates where I can Feb 09 22:22:27 * Morgan nods Feb 09 22:24:36 Will we go to Sudlachenburg in September for the next memorial service? Feb 09 22:25:59 * Morgan nods Feb 09 22:26:04 Yes, I'd like to Feb 09 22:26:23 * MollyK nods "Good. I think it's important" Feb 09 22:27:28 Do you? Why? Feb 09 22:28:40 Firstly because they matter so much. Secondly, the people need the chance to grieve with -you- Feb 09 22:28:55 * Morgan frowns slightly Feb 09 22:28:57 You think so? Feb 09 22:30:26 * MollyK nods Feb 09 22:30:40 Especially Otto and Sascha and their babies Feb 09 22:30:49 * Morgan nods Feb 09 22:30:57 Thats going to be difficult. Feb 09 22:31:22 * MollyK nods Feb 09 22:31:50 I know, my love. But they do not blame you Feb 09 22:32:55 How can I ask them to follow me if they see me as weak? Feb 09 22:33:09 No one will see you as weak Feb 09 22:33:47 * Morgan shrugs Feb 09 22:33:57 How could they not? Feb 09 22:36:19 Because you will stand up as you always do, brave and compassionate, and pass on the love she taught you to those around who need it. Feb 09 22:37:16 * Morgan sighs Feb 09 22:37:20 And if I can't? Feb 09 22:39:55 You will, because I promise I will be there at your side. You ask how you can lead if they think you weak, but I wonder that maybe they need to see some of that. They need to understand how much Dietlinde and Jana, and in turn they as common folk, mean to you. That you are not going to be a Graf who is detached Feb 09 22:40:48 * Morgan screws up his face for a moment before nodding Feb 09 22:42:04 * MollyK takes his hand Feb 09 22:43:12 You are stronger than you give yourself credit for, and you have me, and Heinzharold, Inga, and others there to support you Feb 09 22:43:33 * Morgan nods Feb 09 22:44:54 * MollyK squeezes gently Feb 09 22:50:55 I was going to speak to Mina, wasn't I? Feb 09 22:51:23 Yes, you were Feb 09 22:52:19 I will do that when you've spoken to Florrie. I should check up on whether my Father has arrived at Hafenlohr yet Feb 09 22:53:15 * Morgan nods Feb 09 22:53:17 aye Feb 09 22:53:57 Will you be alright seeing Florrie? Would you like me to stay with you? Feb 09 22:54:13 No, I'll manage Feb 09 22:55:26 * MollyK nods Feb 09 22:55:54 Very well, my love. My chest is not so sensitive today Feb 09 22:56:17 No? Thats good. Feb 09 22:57:07 * MollyK nods Feb 09 22:57:11 Mostly, yes Feb 09 22:57:24 Mostly? Feb 09 22:58:04 * MollyK smiles Feb 09 22:58:24 The additional sensitivity might have been enjoyable Feb 09 23:00:18 * Morgan nods Feb 09 23:00:23 Surely you could do that anyway Feb 09 23:01:08 Oh! I suppose I could really Feb 09 23:01:52 * Morgan nods Feb 09 23:02:11 I would've thought so Feb 09 23:02:38 * MollyK nods Feb 09 23:02:53 In a week or two we might explore that? Feb 09 23:03:09 * Morgan nods Feb 09 23:03:14 Aye, that'd be nice Feb 09 23:03:41 When things are better again Feb 09 23:04:14 * Morgan nods, sighing Feb 09 23:04:16 aye Feb 09 23:05:13 Why do you sigh? Feb 09 23:05:54 That things are... difficult for me frustrates me Feb 09 23:06:53 * MollyK nods Feb 09 23:07:01 That is understandable Feb 09 23:07:58 * Morgan nods Feb 09 23:09:19 It won't be forever. It wasn't when we were in Fischler, it won't be here. We will get back to how we were Feb 09 23:09:42 * Morgan nods Feb 09 23:12:27 * MollyK sits up "I think I'll check the mirrors now, my love" Feb 09 23:12:36 Ok blossom Feb 09 23:13:03 * MollyK goes off to the bedroom, leaving him alone Feb 09 23:13:39 * Morgan sighs quietly, finishing his coffee Feb 09 23:17:44 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Feb 09 23:26:40 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout)