**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Feb 11 00:02:53 2023 Feb 11 00:02:53 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Feb 11 01:01:07 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 11 01:05:05 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Feb 11 02:33:17 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 11 02:38:22 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Feb 11 12:05:02 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Feb 11 12:41:26 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 11 12:44:34 V: But Papa, you never cheat Feb 11 12:45:47 No... listen, I've found out I can sense people by their body heat... I was trying to practice so thought it'd be a good chance Feb 11 12:46:36 V: That's very good! I want to always be on your team now, and Amir and the other children could be on the other team? Feb 11 12:47:58 We'll have to see, they might need your help Feb 11 12:51:43 V: I can get ghosts to help me, and animals, even insects Feb 11 12:52:10 * Morgan nods Feb 11 12:52:17 You were working very well with Florrie Feb 11 12:52:40 *he smiles* I wish she could live with us Feb 11 12:53:07 I know you do Feb 11 12:56:56 * MollyK walks Amir to the window, talking quietly about the sea and sky Feb 11 12:59:33 *the door opens and HH and Inga come in* Feb 11 13:00:17 * Morgan looks over at them Feb 11 13:00:18 Hey Feb 11 13:00:34 * MollyK is now known as HH Feb 11 13:00:41 Hey man Feb 11 13:00:58 *Inga makes a beeline for Molly and Amir Feb 11 13:02:48 $she ok?$ Feb 11 13:03:30 $yeah, she's good$ Feb 11 13:04:29 * Morgan nods, looking towards her Feb 11 13:04:30 Inga... Feb 11 13:06:18 *Inga looks over, taking the baby from Molly* I: Yes? Feb 11 13:06:42 Love you Feb 11 13:06:47 * Morgan smiles slightly Feb 11 13:08:18 *Inga smiles, mimicking HH when she says* love you too, man Feb 11 13:08:55 * Morgan laughs, shaking his head, looking at HeinzHarold Feb 11 13:08:59 * HH watches her "I don't sound like that" Feb 11 13:09:18 *Inga and Molly are giggling* Feb 11 13:09:57 V: Yes you do! You sound like "hey, man, let's go t' th' deck an' climb th' riggin' or summat?" Feb 11 13:10:03 * HH winces Feb 11 13:10:30 * Morgan laughs harder Feb 11 13:11:12 *Varick starts theatrically swaggering around* Feb 11 13:11:20 Oh man... Feb 11 13:12:18 Hate to say it, but he's got you fairly well nailed there Feb 11 13:13:16 * HH nods "yeah, he's good, man" Feb 11 13:13:25 V: I can be Claudia too, Papa! Feb 11 13:13:35 * Morgan eyes him suspiciously Feb 11 13:13:37 Can you? Feb 11 13:14:05 *Varick stops moving and just stares at Morgan disconcertingly, for a very long time, no blinking* Feb 11 13:14:36 Thats not bad... one day I'll teach you to stand still Feb 11 13:15:33 V: I am standing still! Feb 11 13:16:23 No, he does this thing where he stands so still that even where he is forgets he's there! Feb 11 13:16:42 * Morgan smiles slightly Feb 11 13:16:54 Its come in handy now and then Feb 11 13:17:20 * Morgan rubs at his chin Feb 11 13:17:35 Did it in a fight once... creeped the other guy out so much he gave up Feb 11 13:18:55 V: Is it magic? Feb 11 13:19:08 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 11 13:19:15 Been doing it since long before I got magic Feb 11 13:20:45 V: Imagine if you could use magic to hide! Feb 11 13:20:59 * Morgan shrugs Feb 11 13:21:02 Don't need it Feb 11 13:22:01 Wouldn' mind tha' power meself Feb 11 13:23:04 Don't think it'd work so well now... Feb 11 13:24:03 No? Feb 11 13:24:33 Two reasons... one, I can sort of sense where people are... Feb 11 13:25:05 Howsat? Feb 11 13:25:43 I can, lets say, feel someones body heat, if I try Feb 11 13:26:12 $so can I, but not in public $ Feb 11 13:27:12 $shut up$ Feb 11 13:27:46 The -other- reason it wouldn't work, is we seem to have a magic detector onboard Feb 11 13:28:37 What?! Where? Feb 11 13:28:55 * Morgan uses his magic to sense the heat from Amir Feb 11 13:30:22 *Amir's head whips round* Baaah! Feb 11 13:30:36 Whooooa! Feb 11 13:31:34 * Morgan nods Feb 11 13:31:37 yep Feb 11 13:32:39 How does tha-... ohhhh, like Sinan Gottlieb! Feb 11 13:33:43 * Morgan nods Feb 11 13:33:47 Best as we can figure, aye Feb 11 13:34:43 Empire blood then Feb 11 13:34:49 * Morgan nods Feb 11 13:34:51 Makes sense Feb 11 13:35:08 * HH nods Feb 11 13:35:12 So now what? Feb 11 13:35:30 Now nothing Feb 11 13:36:31 * HH nods Feb 11 13:38:01 Just didn' know if he was gonna join yer little gang of weird Feb 11 13:38:21 Not even slightly our choice Feb 11 13:39:51 * HH nods sadly, watching the two women taking turns at kissing the baby's cheek and making him turn his head side to side as he chuckles Feb 11 13:41:30 * Morgan sighs quietly Feb 11 13:41:32 I know man Feb 11 13:43:25 * HH pats his shoulder Feb 11 13:43:42 Getting all our kisses, man! Feb 11 13:44:33 Can't compete with that level of cuteness man Feb 11 13:46:02 Speak f' yerself Feb 11 13:46:23 * Morgan snorts Feb 11 13:46:55 Jus' watch Feb 11 13:47:31 * HH goes over to them "hey, what about me? I'm jus' as cute" Feb 11 13:48:02 *this makes them laugh, and does get him a kiss on each cheek. He grins at Morgan* Feb 11 13:48:47 Suck up Feb 11 13:49:59 * HH takes the baby, throwing him a little in the air "takin' my place as ladies' man, eh?" Amir shrieks with laughter Feb 11 13:51:17 * Morgan smiles slightly, moving quietly to the edge of the room and settling into place Feb 11 13:53:46 *they all seem to enjoy the afternoon of entertaining the baby and little boy, but all too soon Zareen comes back and takes Amir away. He notices Molly is the one who seems most at a loss without him even thought she's knitting by the window whilst HH and Inga play cards with Varick* Feb 11 13:55:34 * Morgan moves beside her on the couch Feb 11 13:55:39 You alright blossom? Feb 11 13:55:44 * HH nods Feb 11 13:55:49 * HH is now known as Molly Feb 11 13:55:55 Yes, my love. Are you? Feb 11 13:56:12 * Morgan nods Feb 11 13:56:48 It's much quieter without him Feb 11 13:56:52 * Morgan nods Feb 11 13:56:58 Its like when HeinzHarold leaves a room Feb 11 13:57:52 * Molly smiles Feb 11 13:58:01 It is Feb 11 13:59:21 * Morgan nods Feb 11 14:00:07 It feels... emptier too Feb 11 14:00:21 * Morgan nods Feb 11 14:00:26 Aye, I know what you mean Feb 11 14:02:05 * Molly shows him what she's working on. It's a tiny cardigan, newborn size. It's not perfect, but it's not bad Feb 11 14:02:31 Who's that for? Feb 11 14:02:41 * Molly smiles Feb 11 14:03:29 Well, Jarvie's first possibly, maybe Sascha's babies? Feb 11 14:03:57 * Morgan nods Feb 11 14:05:06 Unless you wish me to save it? Feb 11 14:05:34 No, love... I reckon we can make some for them when the time comes Feb 11 14:05:51 * Molly smiles warmly Feb 11 14:06:03 You're going to sew for them?! Feb 11 14:07:57 * Morgan looks skeptical Feb 11 14:07:59 maybe Feb 11 14:09:42 * Molly looks really touched by it Feb 11 14:09:48 I would -love- that Feb 11 14:10:20 * Morgan nods Feb 11 14:10:24 I'm really not good at it Feb 11 14:12:03 * Molly shakes her head, watching him Feb 11 14:12:59 That doesn't even matter. It's lovely that you would make something with the skills she taught you for your next children. It's a nice link Feb 11 14:13:53 * Morgan nods Feb 11 14:13:58 Alright love Feb 11 14:15:29 * Molly nods Feb 11 14:15:48 I could teach you to knit, if you can't already? I'm not good though Feb 11 14:17:44 * Morgan nods Feb 11 14:17:47 I'll give it a go Feb 11 14:18:14 * Molly nods Feb 11 14:18:40 Do you think Zareen is any closer to her decision? Feb 11 14:18:49 * Morgan shrugs Feb 11 14:19:04 I don't know... I don't want her to feel I'm pushing for an answer Feb 11 14:19:40 * Molly nods Feb 11 14:19:48 It's a big choice Feb 11 14:20:12 * Morgan nods Feb 11 14:20:25 Absolutely. I don't envy her it Feb 11 14:21:59 No, me either. Maybe it will be more straightforward than we think? Feb 11 14:24:57 I wouldn't imagine so Feb 11 14:25:23 * Molly smiles Feb 11 14:25:30 That wouldn't be like us Feb 11 14:25:37 No, not really Feb 11 14:25:54 Very little has been simple with us! Feb 11 14:26:06 Except HeinzHarold Feb 11 14:28:28 * Molly giggles Feb 11 14:28:40 Oh yes Feb 11 14:30:44 I was thinking... what if Amir's ability is why we were pointed to Zareen... Feb 11 14:31:04 * Molly nods Feb 11 14:31:15 It crossed my mind too Feb 11 14:32:54 * Morgan nods Feb 11 14:33:44 *she speaks quietly* We can hardly ask her if we can keep her baby... Feb 11 14:34:07 No. No I imagine that would upset her greatly Feb 11 14:34:14 * Molly nods Feb 11 14:34:37 We couldn't risk the damage to the negotiations Feb 11 14:34:57 No, we can't Feb 11 14:35:52 * Molly sighs Feb 11 14:36:26 Our hands are tied Feb 11 14:36:33 * Morgan nods Feb 11 14:36:38 She knows we care about him Feb 11 14:36:47 * Molly nods Feb 11 14:36:51 She does Feb 11 14:42:28 * Morgan nods, humming momentarily Feb 11 14:42:48 [I don't want to upset her by asking but... how is Inga's reading and writing]? Feb 11 14:43:02 [coming along nicely] Feb 11 14:43:44 Inga... could you do something for me? Feb 11 14:44:19 I: of course what is it? Feb 11 14:44:37 * Morgan takes the paper from his pocket, putting it down with a pencil Feb 11 14:44:59 Sign that for me. I imagine, unlike your husband, you don't need reminding how to spell Lehenstrue... Feb 11 14:45:22 *Inga signs it slowly and carefully * Feb 11 14:48:05 I: is that alright? I don't write it much Feb 11 14:48:43 * Morgan nods Feb 11 14:48:46 Perfect love Feb 11 14:49:16 I: What do you want it for? Feb 11 14:50:08 * Morgan smiles slightly, tucking the paper and pencil back in his pocket Feb 11 14:50:09 Trust me? Feb 11 14:50:18 I: *she nods* Feb 11 14:50:39 Then trust I'm not forging any prisoner release forms with it... Feb 11 14:53:03 *Inga smiles* I trust you Feb 11 14:53:28 * Morgan smiles Feb 11 14:53:33 Thank you Feb 11 14:53:37 [how was Mina?] Feb 11 14:54:18 [very disappointed, but reassured. She's going to try to be more relaxed] Feb 11 14:55:12 [I feel for her. Did you speak about Edward behaving in a manner different to what she expected?] Feb 11 14:58:00 [she's unsettled by it. It's not what she expected. I tried to explain that Koertig men are very complicated, but they thrive on trust] Feb 11 14:58:32 [she is worried it means his feelings for her are not what she thought?] Feb 11 15:00:39 [no, she's secure in his love for her, just less sure of him as a Freiarr. He's been working hard at reassuring her of the former] Feb 11 15:01:43 [I'm not sure his emulating my way of doing things is in his best interests] Feb 11 15:03:04 [I think maybe he's growing. For his people, it maybe in their best interest] Feb 11 15:05:11 [I hope thats it] Feb 11 15:06:10 [why does it worry you?] Feb 11 15:06:26 [I don't like them being at odds] Feb 11 15:07:19 [you brought them together again, my love. They have to learn to face into the adversity their marriage has, as we all have need to] Feb 11 15:07:41 [I suppose so] Feb 11 15:09:50 [you're protective of them both] Feb 11 15:10:14 [Yes, I am] Feb 11 15:18:10 [they'll be okay. They love each other very much] Feb 11 15:18:51 [yes, they do] Feb 11 15:21:31 * Molly nods a little, continuing her knitting. HH draws him into cards, and they have to stop for Varick's tea and bedtime. HH suggests a wander on deck after dinner, leaving the ladies to chat Feb 11 15:21:38 * Molly is now known as HH Feb 11 15:21:48 How you doin', man? Feb 11 15:22:12 'M ok so far Feb 11 15:22:56 How's she doin'? Feb 11 15:23:09 * Morgan nods Feb 11 15:23:15 She's ok I think Feb 11 15:23:35 * HH nods Feb 11 15:23:42 She's a tough one Feb 11 15:23:52 * Morgan nods Feb 11 15:24:00 She's had to be Feb 11 15:26:00 * HH nods Feb 11 15:26:08 Now she's got us Feb 11 15:26:35 * Morgan nods Feb 11 15:26:42 Makes you wonder what she did so wrong to deserve that Feb 11 15:27:19 * HH nods Feb 11 15:27:43 Musta been a big trespass against you-know-who to get lumbered with you Feb 11 15:28:42 * Morgan nods, looking at the horizon Feb 11 15:29:49 Whatcha reckon tonight will bring? Feb 11 15:30:29 * Morgan sighs Feb 11 15:30:34 I wish I knew man. Feb 11 15:32:07 * HH nods Feb 11 15:32:36 Inga's tellin' her to come wake us if she's needs to Feb 11 15:32:54 * Morgan nods, looking unhappy about it Feb 11 15:35:30 Mebbie that's a better solution than drinkin' an' being alone Feb 11 15:35:45 Yeah. I've told her to wake me if she gets it again Feb 11 15:37:15 Will she? Feb 11 15:37:41 I think so... it wasn't a request Feb 11 15:39:17 * HH nods Feb 11 15:39:26 Bad times when y' gotta command Feb 11 15:40:36 * Morgan nods Feb 11 15:40:44 Yeah, absolutely. But it was necessary Feb 11 15:41:26 * HH nods Feb 11 15:42:18 Only thing is, man, what if y've done something she's really upset about Feb 11 15:43:13 Then... I'll be awake while she comes to Inga. Feb 11 15:43:38 Want me t' fill y' in? Feb 11 15:44:14 I don't know, actually... Feb 11 15:45:02 No? Feb 11 15:45:38 If its so bad... lets be honest, I'll feel guilty about something I didn't do... and then I'll be no use to anyone Feb 11 15:47:15 * HH nods Feb 11 15:47:26 Fuckin' good point Feb 11 15:47:37 * Morgan nods Feb 11 15:47:38 * HH offers him a flask Feb 11 15:48:00 Sometimes I need to accept that I'm not always the best person to help Feb 11 15:48:08 * HH nods Feb 11 15:48:09 * Morgan takes it, sipping it before handing it back Feb 11 15:49:07 Yeah. Sucks, but yeah. Sometimes I hafta admit Inga needs to talk the same three points out with Molly, no solutions just talk Feb 11 15:49:55 Same three points? Feb 11 15:50:10 Yeah, in general Feb 11 15:51:05 Which ones? Feb 11 15:52:04 Anythin', man. Babies, the future, me bein' annoyin' Feb 11 15:52:30 Oh, right, yeah... sometimes they don't want help, they want understanding... which... I can sort of get Feb 11 15:54:00 * HH nods Feb 11 15:54:31 Yeah, guess so. Just not as good at it as Molly Feb 11 15:54:55 * Morgan nods Feb 11 15:55:01 We want to fix things, its in our nature Feb 11 15:56:43 Yep Feb 11 15:58:02 * Morgan sighs Feb 11 15:58:12 I'd rather suffer myself than her have nightmares Feb 11 15:58:31 * HH nods Feb 11 15:58:44 Yeah, man. Less painful Feb 11 15:59:01 * Morgan nods Feb 11 15:59:04 We'll see I suppose Feb 11 16:02:27 * HH nods Feb 11 16:02:56 I'll cross my fingers that you get the shitty nightmare then, man Feb 11 16:03:21 * Morgan nods Feb 11 16:03:23 Thanks man Feb 11 16:04:33 Anytime Feb 11 16:05:08 Maybe we all sleep soundly, huh... Feb 11 16:05:25 * HH laughs Feb 11 16:05:38 Yeah, mebbie I'll wake up with wings Feb 11 16:06:03 * Morgan nods Feb 11 16:06:13 Wouldn't be the weirdest thing we've encountered... Feb 11 16:06:23 * HH nods Feb 11 16:06:39 Yeah. Baby who knows shit Feb 11 16:06:50 * Morgan nods Feb 11 16:06:57 Took me somewhat by surprise, I must admit Feb 11 16:08:13 * HH nods Feb 11 16:08:32 Least he's gonna be somewhere where that's okay Feb 11 16:08:59 Yeah, thank god Feb 11 16:10:02 Wouldn' be leavin' him somewhere dangerous Feb 11 16:10:58 No, absolutely not. Not hat I really want to leave him there at all... Feb 11 16:11:42 Yeah, I'm gettin' that from you Feb 11 16:12:29 * Morgan nods Feb 11 16:12:34 Not sure how I feel about that Feb 11 16:14:04 Whatcha mean? Feb 11 16:14:37 Not sure that I'm happy that I care so much about him Feb 11 16:16:38 * HH nods Feb 11 16:16:54 Can't stop yerself lovin' someone Feb 11 16:17:05 No... its... inconvenient Feb 11 16:19:36 Pretty sure it's ne'er convenient, man. Wasn' intendin' to fall for Inga, an' look at tha' Feb 11 16:20:10 * Morgan nods, scanning the horizon again Feb 11 16:20:50 Bit different when I find feeling it quite difficult Feb 11 16:21:17 * HH nods Feb 11 16:21:57 Yeah, but look where you are with Molly an' Varick, man. That wasn' easy, but they're yer life now Feb 11 16:22:22 * Morgan nods Feb 11 16:22:49 I know... but... I can't have that with Amir, and its going to hurt like fuck letting him go. Feb 11 16:24:44 Y' thought that with Varick an' Alarice Feb 11 16:25:01 Yeah... I suppose so Feb 11 16:27:57 Fuckin' hell, man. Things are really complicated now we're grown ups Feb 11 16:28:18 * Morgan nods Feb 11 16:28:26 Its bullshit. I wouldn't have agreed to it if I'd known Feb 11 16:31:23 Damn right. Stayed in th' forge, melted some shit Feb 11 16:31:34 * Morgan nods Feb 11 16:31:36 exactly Feb 11 16:31:57 Only redeemin' feature is the sex Feb 11 16:32:48 I quite like being able to choose my own bedtime... Feb 11 16:34:26 My wife tells me when mine is Feb 11 16:37:35 Mine gently suggests it... Feb 11 16:39:08 * HH grins Feb 11 16:39:19 Mine just takes 'er dress off Feb 11 16:39:26 * Morgan laughs Feb 11 16:39:30 Yeah, that works Feb 11 16:40:14 * HH nods Feb 11 16:40:21 Not failed yet Feb 11 16:40:30 Sounds about right for you Feb 11 16:40:38 * HH nods Feb 11 16:41:00 Twenty six years a virgin, I gotta lotta catching up to do Feb 11 16:41:19 * Morgan nods Feb 11 16:41:22 That still surprises me Feb 11 16:43:34 Y' know what my Da said, don't make a mother of a woman y' wouldn't make a wife of. Ne'er found a woman I wanted t' marry til Inga Feb 11 16:43:49 * Morgan nods Feb 11 16:44:13 'Sides, you'da waited still Feb 11 16:45:01 * Morgan glances at him Feb 11 16:45:02 So? Feb 11 16:46:49 Guess it mattered t' me, t' be a man you'd be proud o' too Feb 11 16:47:05 * Morgan looks at him, obviously touched Feb 11 16:47:32 Damn, man Feb 11 16:48:17 E'en when you were gone an' I didn' know if you were dead or not, it still mattered. Like with my Da Feb 11 16:48:37 * Morgan watches him for a moment before suddenly hugging him hard Feb 11 16:48:54 * HH hugs him back Feb 11 16:50:05 Sometimes, when I was at my worst... when I was a man I really don't like... I'd ask myself if I'd be ashamed to tell you what I was doing... Feb 11 16:51:17 * HH hugs tighter Feb 11 16:51:23 An' would ya? Feb 11 16:51:44 * Morgan sighs heavily Feb 11 16:51:47 Sometimes, yeah Feb 11 16:53:14 Thing is, man, I'da loved you no matter what Feb 11 16:53:58 Yeah... but you'd have been disappointed in me. * he takes a breath, letting go* Thats not who I am anymore Feb 11 16:55:51 That was jus' a temporary lapse, man. Like when yer drunk. Then y' have hangover. That's where yer at. Soon yer gon' be fully sober again Feb 11 16:56:06 Yeah, maybe Feb 11 16:58:04 It's gon' come right. Gotta big ol' future waiting for ya Feb 11 16:58:29 * Morgan nods Feb 11 16:58:38 Important things to do Feb 11 17:00:27 Damn right. An' me, I'm gon' be along for the whoooole ride, right to the very end, man Feb 11 17:01:20 Gotta be safe man. You're needed Feb 11 17:02:13 We stand t'gether. Always have, always will. Feb 11 17:05:37 Same fight, just different parts of it Feb 11 17:06:42 We gon' argue 'bout this? B'cause you got no apples, an' I still got my fists Feb 11 17:07:05 No... we're gonn' be smart about it. Feb 11 17:07:55 * HH laughs, slapping his back Feb 11 17:08:07 Sure yer up to that, man? Big ask! Feb 11 17:08:44 'S what I got you for... I just go in and hit people Feb 11 17:08:59 Well... you try... Feb 11 17:09:42 * Morgan shrugs, rubbing his hands together Feb 11 17:10:48 Come on, my wife's gonna be takin' her dress off, and she'll be hoistin' the red flag in a few day Feb 11 17:11:19 * Morgan nods Feb 11 17:11:21 Alright man Feb 11 17:14:15 * HH leads the way below. His room is close to the bottom of the stairs. He's barely in when Morgan can just hear as HH says "uh oh, someone's left a sexy naked woman in m' room again!" and then Inga giggling Feb 11 17:15:00 * Morgan shakes his head, carrying on to his room Feb 11 17:17:25 * HH is now known as Molly Feb 11 17:17:44 * Molly is sat in the window seat reading Feb 11 17:18:58 Hello love... Feb 11 17:25:40 * Molly smiles Feb 11 17:25:56 Is everything alright? Feb 11 17:29:28 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 11 17:31:33 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)