**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Mar 15 00:36:01 2023 Mar 15 00:36:01 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 15 00:40:29 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 15 09:29:21 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Mar 15 12:19:52 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 15 12:20:09 * MollyK is now known as Varick Mar 15 12:21:10 Were you scared, Papa? Mar 15 12:24:45 I was a bit nervous, it was very rough Mar 15 12:34:31 Will there be any more? Mar 15 12:35:20 I don't know I'm afraid... hopefully not Mar 15 12:37:51 * Varick nods Mar 15 12:38:05 I know you'll keep us safe, Papa Mar 15 12:38:25 I'll do my very best Mar 15 12:38:46 Amir kicked me when I was asleep Mar 15 12:39:32 Babies kick quite a lot... Mar 15 12:39:41 * Varick nods Mar 15 12:40:29 It's okay though, he's my brother, and sometimes brothers hurt each other but you're still brothers so you still love each other Mar 15 12:40:43 * Morgan nods slowly Mar 15 12:40:51 Aye.. and he didn't mean to Mar 15 12:41:49 * Varick nods Mar 15 12:42:25 I wish he could sleep in my bed Mar 15 12:43:29 But then you'd get kicked a lot Mar 15 12:43:56 But we could be warmer Mar 15 12:44:34 * Morgan nods Mar 15 12:44:44 It'll be plenty warm as we get closer to Capperlucia Mar 15 12:45:03 Now we don't have to leave him there Mar 15 12:45:44 No, thats right. He's coming home with us Mar 15 12:46:34 He is ours forever Mar 15 12:48:20 * Morgan nods Mar 15 12:48:35 Thats right Mar 15 12:51:09 I like having a brother Mar 15 12:52:25 *he hears Molly laugh in the bedroom* Mar 15 12:52:38 Sounds like your mama is awake Mar 15 12:53:10 * Varick nods Mar 15 12:53:19 She sounds happy Mar 15 12:54:03 * Morgan nods Mar 15 12:54:04 Yes she does Mar 15 12:54:11 * Varick smiles Mar 15 12:54:19 That makes me happy Mar 15 12:55:08 * Morgan nods Mar 15 12:55:17 Thats good. Go on, go see your brother Mar 15 12:55:38 * Varick gets up, going on through Mar 15 12:56:22 M: And there's my biggest boy! *Amir babbles away* Mar 15 12:57:39 * Morgan stands up, stretching before going to stand in the doorway, watching them Mar 15 12:58:43 *Varick and Amir are both hugged to her. She has her eyes closed, smiling as Varick chatters to Amir* Mar 15 12:59:10 * Morgan leans against the jamb, watching them quietly Mar 15 13:00:03 *Amir looks at him, babbling loudly* Mar 15 13:00:29 * Morgan smiles faintly Mar 15 13:00:31 Yes, I know Mar 15 13:00:56 *Molly opens her eyes* Mar 15 13:01:36 M: time to get up, I think. Will you be training this afternoon? Mar 15 13:04:41 * Morgan shrugs Mar 15 13:04:47 Possibly. Depends who's around Mar 15 13:05:28 M: Claudia should be, Heinzharold is on until four Mar 15 13:06:33 Claudia was on all night, she needs to rest Mar 15 13:10:55 *Molly shrugs* it is Claudia though, she doesn't seem to like to rest Mar 15 13:11:22 I suppose not Mar 15 13:13:13 How were your lessons? Mar 15 13:14:06 * Varick is now known as Molly Mar 15 13:14:22 * Molly gets up, carrying Amir Mar 15 13:15:06 Useful. I'll possibly still need some translation, but I am doing well Mar 15 13:15:38 Doesn't surprise me Mar 15 13:17:26 * Molly nods, smiling at Amir Mar 15 13:17:44 We're good at languages, aren't we, Lammchen? Mar 15 13:18:45 Still no word from Koln... Mar 15 13:21:03 I have not checked since this morning. Do you wish to take him and I will get milk and hot drinks? Mar 15 13:22:40 I had a look a little while ago, still nothing. Mar 15 13:22:48 * Morgan moves closer, taking Amir Mar 15 13:24:33 * Molly hands him over Mar 15 13:24:44 I wonder if Walder got delayed Mar 15 13:25:23 perhaps Mar 15 13:26:21 * Molly nods, kissing Amir's cheek before going Mar 15 13:26:28 * Molly is now known as Amir Mar 15 13:26:57 * Amir rests his head on Morgan's shoulder Mar 15 13:27:24 * Morgan sits on the bed by Varick, pulling him close as well Mar 15 13:27:48 *Varick hugs him* Mar 15 13:29:55 What do you think you'll be doing this afternoon? Mar 15 13:31:37 V: playing Mar 15 13:31:43 * Morgan nods Mar 15 13:31:47 Sounds like a good plan Mar 15 13:32:09 V: Will you play with me? Mar 15 13:33:03 Maybe for a little bit... I think mama wants me to train, and I've still got some work to do Mar 15 13:33:35 Oh, okay, Papa Mar 15 13:33:48 * Amir repeats the last sound Mar 15 13:34:19 * Morgan bounces the boy Mar 15 13:34:23 Pa? Mar 15 13:35:28 Pa pa pa pa Mar 15 13:36:13 * Morgan sighs quietly, holding them both to him Mar 15 13:36:19 Hopefully tonight will be smoother Mar 15 13:37:35 V: you won't fit in with us in bed Mar 15 13:39:17 No... but I'm working tonight anyway Mar 15 13:42:46 V: Maybe Amir with sleep with Mama Mar 15 13:43:52 * Morgan nods Mar 15 13:43:55 We'll see I suppose Mar 15 13:45:34 * Amir starts to fuss Mar 15 13:46:09 * Morgan rocks him Mar 15 13:46:15 I know, mama's gone to get you some milk Mar 15 13:47:12 * Amir is now known as Varick Mar 15 13:47:21 I heard Mama talking about feeding Amir Mar 15 13:47:46 Oh? Mar 15 13:52:51 Betuana said she will help Molly learn to nurse if she wants Mar 15 13:53:27 Oh right Mar 15 13:54:20 Mama said she needs to talk to you about it Mar 15 13:54:35 * Morgan nods Mar 15 13:54:43 Aye, thats probably best Mar 15 13:59:05 * Varick looks at Amir who is now grizzling Mar 15 13:59:55 * Morgan lays the boy in the crook of his arm, rocking him Mar 15 14:00:15 Its alright, little lamb, it won't be long before mama is back Mar 15 14:02:09 *It's only another minute before she is. He hears a tray set down on the desk Mar 15 14:05:06 * Morgan gets up, taking both boys into the study Mar 15 14:05:16 Just in time... someones a little grizzly Mar 15 14:06:51 *Molly nods, pouring coffee and milk. She pours some milk into the feeding cup* Oh dear, let's fix that, shall we? Mar 15 14:07:17 * Morgan hands him over Mar 15 14:07:45 M: Unless you wish to? Mar 15 14:08:13 * Morgan nods, taking him back and sitting down Mar 15 14:13:47 *Molly takes a seat with Varick at the table, and they play cards whilst having their drinks. Amir quickly settles once he has milk, watching Morgan as he drinks it Mar 15 14:14:14 * Morgan talks quietly to the boy as he feeds Mar 15 14:14:22 Thats better, hmm? Mar 15 14:15:46 *Amir smiles, fiddling with Morgan's button* Mar 15 14:17:08 What are you doing this afternoon, little lamb, hmm? Mar 15 14:19:59 *Amir just smiles more. there's a tap on the door before Inga comes in, and she comes to look at Amir* Mar 15 14:20:03 * Varick is now known as Inga Mar 15 14:20:17 He looks so happy when you feed him Mar 15 14:20:32 I think its more being fed than the company... Mar 15 14:20:51 I don't, I think he loves you Mar 15 14:21:54 * Morgan nods Mar 15 14:21:57 I think you're right Mar 15 14:24:00 * Inga smiles, watching them Mar 15 14:24:16 It's really nice to see a man doing things for his children Mar 15 14:24:42 Any man who doesn't is missing out Mar 15 14:26:52 * Inga nods Mar 15 14:27:20 You love being a father, don't you? *she sits on the couch* Mar 15 14:27:39 * Morgan nods Mar 15 14:28:06 Yes, I do Mar 15 14:29:39 What do you like most? Mar 15 14:30:37 Well... This is part of it... when I can see that love and trust Mar 15 14:32:42 Is it different when you know them from birth? Mar 15 14:33:36 Not appreciably... its only once they're older and have had cause to question peoples motives that it changes... Mar 15 14:36:23 What is your favourite age? Mar 15 14:37:59 Tough to say. Amir's age is wonderful, you can literally watching them learn to crawl, walk, speak... but Varicks age... he's got that inquisitive mind, the ability to question why as well as what Mar 15 14:39:23 * Inga smiles "That's nice too" Mar 15 14:40:37 * Morgan smiles slightly, watching Amir Mar 15 14:40:58 I need to write up some sort of agreement to satisfy the solicitors back home... Mar 15 14:42:17 Couldn't you just copy the one from Varick? Mar 15 14:43:34 Possibly... I'd have to check it Mar 15 14:47:28 M: it's at Die Dauerhaftigkeit, in the vault Mar 15 14:48:23 Best leave a note for mother then... I'll need something for Betuana to sign Mar 15 14:51:08 *Molly gets up, going into the bedroom. Inga watches her a moment before looking back to the baby* Mar 15 14:51:19 What will you put for his date of birth? Mar 15 14:52:44 I'm not sure... Varicks ethereal friend helped us with Molly's Mar 15 14:55:21 Will you do something for her birthday again like you did last year? *they'd been at the golden lantern in, he'd sketched her naked and then they'd made love at the base of a tree* Mar 15 14:56:15 I'd like to. But it rather depends on what else is happening Mar 15 14:57:38 We'll look after the boys for you Mar 15 14:59:26 * Morgan nods Mar 15 14:59:38 Thank you. I'm not sure what we'll do... Mar 15 14:59:59 It's much quicker from Hafenlohr, isn't it? Mar 15 15:01:02 * Morgan nods Mar 15 15:01:04 Aye it is Mar 15 15:03:43 It's a few months away, and I hope Heinzharold and I won't really be wanting to go very far then Mar 15 15:04:53 * Morgan nods Mar 15 15:04:56 I hope so too Mar 15 15:08:50 * Inga smiles, watching Amir Mar 15 15:09:07 I think it'd do you and Molly good to have time just the two of you Mar 15 15:09:55 * Morgan nods Mar 15 15:09:59 Probably, yes Mar 15 15:12:45 Maybe the cottage will be ready by then Mar 15 15:13:17 possibly. I think we'll need to get workmen in to get it done fairly quickly Mar 15 15:15:36 * Inga nods Mar 15 15:16:13 I know Heinzharold will work really hard, but he'll want to have it done with plenty of time before we have a baby Mar 15 15:16:56 * Morgan nods Mar 15 15:17:18 I want your home ready for when you welcome a little one Mar 15 15:18:40 * Inga smiles Mar 15 15:18:57 It's something I always dreamed of Mar 15 15:19:19 Children? Mar 15 15:21:34 And having my own home Mar 15 15:22:02 You've already got one... Mar 15 15:23:07 It's lovely there, but don't you need us at Hafenlohr? Mar 15 15:24:13 * Morgan nods Mar 15 15:24:34 We'd like you close by, yes. We've both spent long enough without our friends Mar 15 15:24:53 * Inga nods Mar 15 15:25:11 I want to be there to help with all the children Mar 15 15:25:42 * Morgan nods Mar 15 16:25:56 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 15 16:53:09 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Mar 15 16:56:32 * Inga is now known as Molly Mar 15 16:56:52 * Molly comes back in, carrying a mirror carefully Mar 15 16:58:25 There's a note from Walder Mar 15 17:00:46 Alright... Mar 15 17:00:56 Shall I read it? Mar 15 17:01:46 * Morgan nods Mar 15 17:01:47 Please Mar 15 17:02:27 "Milord, there's a grave for Vaugn Eldreich and Sonnenshien Von Der Wald, his dearest mistress. She was born in 1499 died in 1544, survived by him and twin daughters Etelka and Lisette. He didn't get married again, left Koln in 45 with his children. They didn't live here again, and there's no letters. He died in 1560. Everything's alright in Koln” Mar 15 17:03:38 * Molly gently sets the mirror on the table before sipping her coffee Mar 15 17:04:45 That doesn't really give us any -answers- Mar 15 17:05:14 No... sort of. Mar 15 17:05:35 It doesn't make that link Mar 15 17:05:41 I: she wasn't noble Mar 15 17:05:58 * Molly nods "she couldn't have been his mistress if she was" Mar 15 17:06:23 No... Mar 15 17:06:52 V: does that mean she is from the forest, or is it an actual name? Mar 15 17:07:37 * Morgan shrugs Mar 15 17:07:51 See what I mean about his inquisitive mind? Mar 15 17:08:18 *Inga nods, smiling* Mar 15 17:08:51 It's a good point. If she isn't noble, she could just be from the... from the forest... Mar 15 17:09:26 I: forty five is quite old for twins Mar 15 17:10:07 V: Sascha is having twins, and she's olllllld! Mar 15 17:10:13 * Molly watches Morgan Mar 15 17:10:41 What an odd coincidence... Mar 15 17:10:51 Isn't it... Mar 15 17:11:24 I: there's a lot of forest around Koln Mar 15 17:12:16 * Molly perches of the desk Mar 15 17:12:20 On* Mar 15 17:12:30 There is Mar 15 17:13:39 That's quite a big age gap. She was born in 1499, he was born in 1523... Mar 15 17:14:16 * Morgan nods Mar 15 17:14:20 Yes... Mar 15 17:14:35 * Molly looks to be working on this Mar 15 17:15:02 I: should I go and get Heinzharold? Mar 15 17:15:44 * Morgan nods Mar 15 17:15:54 He'll probably figure it out quite quick Mar 15 17:16:06 *Inga goes on up* Mar 15 17:17:03 I wonder if that ring was hers... the silver one with the emerald... Mar 15 17:17:22 * Morgan shrugs Mar 15 17:17:25 I've no idea Mar 15 17:17:37 * Molly nods Mar 15 17:17:51 Shall I take Amir so you can have your coffee? Mar 15 17:18:32 * Morgan nods Mar 15 17:18:33 Please Mar 15 17:19:04 * Molly comes to do so. He doesn't seem bothered for more milk, so she walks around with him Mar 15 17:20:17 * Morgan moves to the desk, picking up his coffee Mar 15 17:21:07 *HH comes down with Inga five minutes later* HH: I hear y' need my brain, so y' must have run out of smarter brains already Mar 15 17:21:27 * Morgan nods Mar 15 17:21:30 Its too much for me man Mar 15 17:21:44 $thats what she said$ Mar 15 17:23:02 $sometrhing like on occasion$ Mar 15 17:27:02 So, my great great great grandmother, who is Morgan's great great grandmother, and Varicks great great great aunt by marriage, seems to be called Sonnenshien Von Der Wald. She was born in 1499, died in 1544 the same year she had twins, she was mistress to Vaugn Eldreich, not married. He was only twenty one when she died, didn't marry anyone else, Mar 15 17:27:02 and took the children with him when he left Koln. We think there's some link to Dietlinde, but we don't know how Mar 15 17:29:31 HH: okay... Von Dear Wald is an old surname commoners sometimes had in Sudlachenburg b'fore they got one based on profession an' sh-... and dung. Mar 15 17:30:36 like... a maiden name of sorts? Mar 15 17:31:59 HH: could be... but... where was she in tha' time between being a grown lassie herself an' being this guy's mistress? He's only twenty one, so she's been his mistress since she was forty at best. Mar 15 17:32:18 * Molly nods slowly, but says nothing Mar 15 17:32:32 * Morgan shrugs Mar 15 17:33:20 I: She's a commoner, so she's probably been married before she's twenty five... Mar 15 17:33:52 *HH looks really proud of her, far more proud than for his own deductions* Mar 15 17:34:59 And if she cleaves to him in her forties, it's likely she'd have been about to cleave to another in her more fertile years. Mar 15 17:36:22 So... you think she had been married before then, had children and her husband died? Mar 15 17:37:00 *HH nods, looking at Morgan* or she walked out on 'im for a younger, richer guy. iIf she had other kids before, with another commoner, Dietlinde coulda come from them Mar 15 17:37:35 * Morgan nods Mar 15 17:39:57 Still just a guess though Mar 15 17:41:22 It's plausible though. Sascha believed there was someone called sonnenshien a hundred and fifty years ago. Mar 15 17:42:19 She did Mar 15 17:43:02 HH: could try asking in Sudlachenburg about the name. Get David t' ask my Ma, it's the sorta thing she'd know? Mebbie there's parish records f' th' kids? Mar 15 17:43:24 * Morgan nods Mar 15 17:44:15 HH: This the guy yer supposedly like? Mar 15 17:45:20 * Morgan nods Mar 15 17:46:31 V: Papa, does that mean you're not completely noble? Mar 15 17:48:00 I suppose so Mar 15 17:49:44 It's a small amount so far back, Mauschen. Besides, there's plenty of people, myself and yourself included, who have a nice mix of both Mar 15 17:52:34 * Morgan sighs, frowning Mar 15 17:54:44 [what is wrong?] Mar 15 17:54:58 *Varick nods* what about Amir? Mar 15 17:56:00 [Its all what ifs, maybes and perhaps. I wanted an answer] Mar 15 17:56:23 Amir is the... offspring of a queen and a sheik. He's basically royalty. Mar 15 17:56:46 HH: Huh, He outranks you too, man Mar 15 17:57:11 [I suspect we need the Nibelungen for that] Mar 15 17:58:05 Yeah, but we won't hold that against him Mar 15 18:00:13 *Amir burped loudly as she pats his back. HH grins* Hark! Hear ye, the royal proclamation! Mar 15 18:00:28 *Varick finds this hilarious* Mar 15 18:00:52 [I suspect so] Mar 15 18:02:48 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 15 18:04:52 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 15 18:55:18 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Mar 15 18:57:26 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 15 18:57:26 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Mar 15 18:57:29 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 15 18:59:00 * Morgan smiles slightly, sipping his coffee Mar 15 18:59:12 HH: I better get back t' work, 'less you need me still? Mar 15 19:00:12 Don't -think- so Mar 15 19:02:17 *HH salutes him and kisses Inga before ruffling Varick's hair on the way out* Mar 15 19:02:43 I: it's a pretty name Mar 15 19:03:16 * Morgan nods Mar 15 19:03:18 It is Mar 15 19:09:42 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 15 19:20:25 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 15 19:20:40 I: might you use it? Mar 15 19:21:00 * Morgan shrugs, looking at Molly Mar 15 19:21:02 What thinks you? Mar 15 19:21:44 It would be a good family name to pass down Mar 15 19:22:08 * Morgan nods Mar 15 19:23:36 V: what else could we call our babies? Mar 15 19:27:10 * Morgan shrugs Mar 15 19:27:22 I don't know... what do you think? Mar 15 19:28:45 V: Zeus, Cyclopes, Persephone... Mar 15 19:30:15 Those are... strong choices Mar 15 19:30:45 * MollyK takes Amir to the window, trying not to laugh Mar 15 19:30:59 I: I like Persephone Mar 15 19:31:39 * Morgan nods Mar 15 19:31:54 I imagine HeinzHarold would like that Mar 15 19:32:21 Persephone Lehenstreue... That is nice Mar 15 19:33:22 * Morgan nods Mar 15 19:33:57 V: you could call her Sephie for short Mar 15 19:34:18 * MollyK smiles "that is cute" Mar 15 19:34:53 Reckon I could get HeinzHarold calling her Percy Mar 15 19:35:24 I: he wouldn't need much persuading! Mar 15 19:36:06 No, probably not Mar 15 19:37:00 V: what about Cyclops, Papa? Mar 15 19:37:39 Thats a tough one to shorten isn't it Mar 15 19:38:25 V: what about Cloppy? Mar 15 19:38:33 * MollyK giggles Mar 15 19:40:40 [suddenly Brumhilde doesn't seem like the worst we could choose] Mar 15 19:41:26 [no...] Mar 15 19:42:32 I think Cloppy Koertig doesn't go well Mar 15 19:42:44 No... it clashes a bit Mar 15 19:44:11 V: okay Papa Mar 15 19:47:52 * Morgan smiles Mar 15 19:47:59 Good lad... thank you for helping with ideas Mar 15 19:49:33 *he's still occassionally suggesting weird names when there's a knock just after four* Mar 15 19:50:30 * Morgan calls for them to come in Mar 15 19:52:48 * MollyK is now known as Sorgi Mar 15 19:53:04 M'lord, you wanted to catch up this afternoon? Mar 15 19:53:59 * Morgan nods Mar 15 19:54:07 I'd forgotten to tell the truth Mar 15 19:55:19 Are you available now? Mar 15 19:55:32 * Morgan nods, indicating a chair Mar 15 19:58:17 * Sorgi sits. Inga pours him coffee Mar 15 19:58:34 I: shall I take Varick to look for Heinzharold? Mar 15 19:58:46 Thank you, Inga, would you mind? Mar 15 20:01:40 *Inga takes Varick* Mar 15 20:01:52 [do you wish Amir and I to go too?] Mar 15 20:02:02 [No, its fine] Mar 15 20:03:48 * Morgan sips his coffee Mar 15 20:04:00 I understand that she sailed for four hours? Mar 15 20:05:01 Exactly as before, m'lord Mar 15 20:05:43 So she waited until it was safer and then sailed for four hours Mar 15 20:06:53 It appears so *he sips his coffee, looking relaxed* Mar 15 20:07:55 That rather informs our actions if we encounter another storm Mar 15 20:08:44 * Sorgi nods Mar 15 20:09:01 That will make it a less stressful experience Mar 15 20:09:49 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:09:59 And tonight? Mar 15 20:13:25 It all looks clear for tonight, you should have a peaceful command Mar 15 20:13:37 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:13:42 If we encounter t Mar 15 20:14:00 If we encounter another storm before we land back in Avalon? Mar 15 20:16:59 Do I think she will sail on as she was? Mar 15 20:19:40 No, I suspect once we're back in inhabited waters, she'll stop that... what I meant was... if we encounter another storm, do we leave the crew in their bunks until the weather settles? Who do you want in command? Mar 15 20:21:33 Yes, we'll leave the majority in their bunks until she shows she's ready to move again. Whoever is on command can stay in command, now that we know what she will do Mar 15 20:24:39 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:24:44 Alright captain, understood Mar 15 20:25:41 Do you have concerns about that? At present only you, Claudia and I are commanding on middle watch when she is moving Mar 15 20:27:29 No... if you feel me competent enough... Mar 15 20:30:21 Absolutely, m'lord Mar 15 20:31:41 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Mar 15 20:34:21 Who am I relieving tonight? Mar 15 20:34:49 Kinter has first watch Mar 15 20:34:59 How's he shaping up? Mar 15 20:36:23 * Sorgi nods "He is doing well, they all are" Mar 15 20:37:48 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:38:11 Good. Claudia suggested repurposing storm dancer, with the Rose moving so quickly Mar 15 20:39:15 * Sorgi nods Mar 15 20:39:50 That's a definite possibility for you, m'lord Mar 15 20:40:08 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:40:42 No point running two ships over there if its not needed... particularly since the Rose would probably pass Stormdancer twice on a round trip Mar 15 20:42:48 * Sorgi nods Mar 15 20:43:06 Her speed is unfathomable Mar 15 20:43:35 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:44:06 Its got to have its roots in the dracheneisen... its so light... and, apparently, it floats Mar 15 20:45:06 * Sorgi nods Mar 15 20:45:38 They weren't joking when they said she was Eisen's fastest ship Mar 15 20:47:16 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:48:30 How are the crew handling all of it now? Mar 15 20:49:11 They are coping with it. It is still unsettling, but no one is a concern for me Mar 15 20:49:41 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:50:03 The night sailing bothers me more than her wandering off on her own Mar 15 20:53:00 * Sorgi laughs Mar 15 20:53:11 It doesn't seem right Mar 15 20:53:43 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:54:37 It goes against what we're taught Mar 15 20:55:13 * Sorgi nods Mar 15 20:55:29 Some things should not be done Mar 15 20:56:24 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:56:54 I was... bothered... last night. Mar 15 20:57:13 Why is that? Mar 15 20:57:43 Its stupid... Mar 15 20:58:11 Is it? Mar 15 20:58:18 * Morgan nods Mar 15 20:58:57 You don't think me incompetent... but not competent enough to not need Claudia, who has been sailing and commanding less than I have... not enough for you to not feel the need to take over. Mar 15 21:03:42 I do not think you incompetent at all. I do know from experience how daunting that first storm in command is when it hits you that the lives of a hundred people are at stake in a dangerous situation and they all rest on you getting it exactly right. Throw in a ship who might change course on you without knowing what you know about the conditions. Mar 15 21:03:42 For your sake I didn't want you doing it yourself, and for my own sake I wasn't easy about delegating in that circumstance Mar 15 21:04:40 I know... I know all that... thats why its stupid that it bothered me Mar 15 21:05:41 No, I understand it might have seemed that way. I thought we worked well together, and I was more confident myself in the uncertainty in having a copilot Mar 15 21:06:34 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 15 21:07:22 All the decisions were sensible. They were the right choices... just my pride took a bit of a dent, but as I said, my ego is not so important as the safety of the people on this ship Mar 15 21:09:12 * Sorgi nods Mar 15 21:09:57 I have no qualms about you commanding the ship, in a storm or otherwise Mar 15 21:10:11 * Morgan nods Mar 15 21:10:25 In a storm, I will likely commandeer HeinzHarold... Mar 15 21:12:40 * Sorgi nods Mar 15 21:12:54 For all his jesting, he's a good sailor Mar 15 21:15:31 * Morgan nods Mar 15 21:16:02 Yes, he is... we've worked together a lot Mar 15 21:20:14 * Sorgi nods, finishing his coffee "if you'll excuse me, I want to catch Claudia before she goes on to second dogs" Mar 15 21:20:44 Of course Mar 15 21:21:29 * Sorgi inclines his head before leaving them Mar 15 21:21:35 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Mar 15 21:25:04 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 15 21:44:55 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 15 21:46:11 * MollyK gets set up to change Varick's nappy on the floor, making faces at him Mar 15 21:59:05 * MorganK (~madisonst@Madisons-Air.lan) has joined Mar 15 21:59:15 * MorganK watches them Mar 15 22:03:00 *Amir chuckles, reaching for her face. She gets the changing done quickly before blowing raspberries on his belly, which makes him laugh more* Mar 15 22:05:10 * MorganK smiles Mar 15 22:06:06 Are you done being cross with me? Mar 15 22:06:33 Oh I rather think so, don't you, lammchen? Mar 15 22:07:48 * MorganK sips his coffee Mar 15 22:07:49 good Mar 15 22:08:38 * MollyK gets Amir shrieking with laughter before she says "and you with me?" Mar 15 22:09:08 I wasn't cross. I was disappointed that it would take commanding you for you to respect my wishes Mar 15 22:09:48 * MollyK nods Mar 15 22:10:09 I am glad it is now resolved Mar 15 22:10:28 * MorganK nods, sipping his coffee Mar 15 22:12:04 Have you considered how you wish to proceed with me nursing him? Mar 15 22:13:02 I understand you have spoken to Betuana about it? Mar 15 22:13:48 I have Mar 15 22:14:10 And what did she say? Mar 15 22:14:33 That she will help me learn how to do it Mar 15 22:14:57 What if doing so delays our conceiving? Mar 15 22:17:01 Then perhaps the Nibelungen can step in. I thought perhaps to do it a month or two, until we're home at Hafenlohr? Mar 15 22:18:10 That would break their agreement as I recall Mar 15 22:18:39 * MollyK sighs Mar 15 22:20:05 There's no way to be sure, but... was Dietlinde not still feeding Jana when you conceived again? *she'd had no intention of weaning, and Jana hadn't seemed inclined to stop* Mar 15 22:20:18 * MorganK nods Mar 15 22:20:21 She was Mar 15 22:21:25 That is reassuring then. Betuana says it is only the first six months where the baby is still waking in the nights and taking no other food that can be relied upon to prevent it Mar 15 22:22:03 * MorganK nods Mar 15 22:22:14 alright... if you feel it something you need to do... Mar 15 22:22:35 I want you opinion, your approval Mar 15 22:22:54 * MorganK shrugs Mar 15 22:24:03 It doesn't make much difference to me, except that my opportunities to bond during feeding will be limited Mar 15 22:24:57 It would be no more difficult for you to give him milk from me though? Mar 15 22:25:38 No, but I suspect once you can feed him yourself, you will be less inclined to not do that Mar 15 22:26:21 No, I would share that with you Mar 15 22:27:16 * MorganK nods slowly Mar 15 22:27:19 alright. Mar 15 22:28:12 We would need to work out how and when to do so Mar 15 22:28:21 * MorganK nods Mar 15 22:28:42 Yes, we would... are you sure you could do it? Given your dream... Mar 15 22:29:09 I think the magic is capable of it Mar 15 22:29:19 * MorganK nods Mar 15 22:29:58 Alright love. If thats what you want to do... Mar 15 22:30:13 * MollyK nods Mar 15 22:30:55 It would make things much simpler, wouldn't it? No need to keep asking Betuana, if the goats sicken or die we do not need to worry so much Mar 15 22:31:26 * MorganK nods Mar 15 22:31:34 Yes, it would make sense Mar 15 22:32:08 * MollyK finishes dressing Amir Mar 15 22:32:33 When would you wish to start it? Mar 15 22:32:46 * MorganK shrugs Mar 15 22:32:51 Thats up to you isn't it Mar 15 22:33:41 Would you want to be there, or for me to find Betuana and have her teach me? Mar 15 22:34:15 I'm not sure what help I could be Mar 15 22:35:29 More that it's a 'first', that's all Mar 15 22:35:43 * MorganK nods Mar 15 22:35:59 If you wish me to be there, I will be, but I don't think I'll be much help Mar 15 22:36:35 I don't mind, my love Mar 15 22:37:14 * MorganK nods Mar 15 22:37:28 I think it'd be worth having Betuana help you to get the hang of it Mar 15 22:37:35 * MollyK nods Mar 15 22:37:54 Alright. What were you going to do now? Mar 15 22:38:15 * MorganK shrugs Mar 15 22:38:22 I was thinking I'd go and work on the chair Mar 15 22:40:22 Alright, liebling, how is it coming along? Mar 15 22:40:36 Not bad, really Mar 15 22:41:05 * MollyK nods, picking up the baby "Your Papa is very clever, isn't he?" Mar 15 22:41:27 I... was thinking... Mar 15 22:42:20 * MollyK kisses Amir's cheeks "hmm?" Mar 15 22:42:41 I like being Papa... but... I loved being Vati... Mar 15 22:43:05 * MollyK nods a little Mar 15 22:43:19 It's more Eisen Mar 15 22:44:08 * MorganK nods slightly Mar 15 22:44:09 yes Mar 15 22:44:29 * MollyK gets up, bringing Amir over Mar 15 22:45:00 And you think perhaps you wish to have that started with Amir so it flows into the next children automatically? Mar 15 22:45:35 I'm thinking about it. There is an appeal to HeinzHarold and I being Da and Pa, but... Mar 15 22:46:54 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 15 22:47:01 But...? Mar 15 22:47:11 *Amir reaches for him* Mar 15 22:48:40 * MorganK gets down to Amir, putting his finger in the boys palm Mar 15 22:48:51 I don't know... maybe I'm being too sentimental Mar 15 22:49:02 * MollyK shakes her head Mar 15 22:49:55 You wish not just to be a father to more children but to be their Vati... to keep that connection to her alive? Mar 15 22:50:21 * MorganK shrugs Mar 15 22:50:24 I suppose so Mar 15 22:51:04 *Amir smiles at him* Mar 15 22:51:37 What do you reckon, little lamb? Mar 15 22:52:11 *Amir babbles, trying to get Morgan's finger in his mouth* Mar 15 22:52:54 You can't be hungry again Mar 15 22:53:32 You could be Da and Va Mar 15 22:54:10 * MorganK nods Mar 15 22:54:16 We could I suppose Mar 15 22:55:00 * MollyK nods Mar 15 22:55:24 Think on it, my love. It would be easier to start with Amir rather than with the next Mar 15 22:55:39 * MorganK nods Mar 15 22:55:50 He's already picked up papa from Varick... Mar 15 22:57:17 He should learn quite quickly at this age? Mar 15 22:57:28 * MorganK nods Mar 15 22:57:31 Should do, aye Mar 15 22:59:41 * MollyK nods Mar 15 22:59:49 I will do whatever you wish Mar 15 22:59:59 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:00:06 I'll think on it some more Mar 15 23:01:37 * MollyK nods, smiling Mar 15 23:02:26 I am probably going to continue on as Mama Mar 15 23:02:42 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:02:43 Alright love Mar 15 23:03:34 That doesn't trouble you? Mar 15 23:03:56 I don't -think- so Mar 15 23:04:54 It is just more familiar to me Mar 15 23:05:12 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:07:23 I wonder if thats part of why I'm considering it... the familiarity of it Mar 15 23:07:35 * MollyK nods, smiling Mar 15 23:07:51 And it is associated with those good, happy feelings already? Mar 15 23:07:56 * MorganK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 15 23:08:38 * Mar 15 23:09:07 * MorganK (~madisonst@Madisons-Air.lan) has joined Mar 15 23:10:03 * MorganK sighs quietly Mar 15 23:10:47 What is it, my love? Mar 15 23:11:06 Its difficult Mar 15 23:11:35 * MollyK picks Amir up, placing him in Morgan's arms Mar 15 23:11:42 Talk to me, liebling Mar 15 23:11:58 * MorganK rocks the boy Mar 15 23:12:13 I think its a part of moving forward... healing... Mar 15 23:13:15 To have the children call you it? Mar 15 23:13:29 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:14:41 * MollyK nods Mar 15 23:14:49 That makes sense Mar 15 23:15:00 * MorganK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 15 23:15:19 * MorganK (~madisonst@Madisons-Air.lan) has joined Mar 15 23:15:41 [22:58:48] MollyK: That makes sense Mar 15 23:15:47 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:18:17 You do not think it disrespectful to Jana? Mar 15 23:18:38 * MollyK shakes her head Mar 15 23:19:17 Not at all. You'd have had all your subsequent children call you Vati, wouldn't you? Mar 15 23:19:45 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:19:47 Yes I would Mar 15 23:20:31 Then this is no different. They are your children too, just as she was. They won't be any less so because I am their mother Mar 15 23:20:52 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:21:02 I never thought I'd be called that again Mar 15 23:21:29 * MollyK nods, smiling Mar 15 23:22:06 It's odd how things turn out Mar 15 23:22:41 Is it? Mar 15 23:23:26 You thinking you'd never be called that again, or be a father to more, or be called husband, or my love Mar 15 23:24:00 * MorganK shrugs Mar 15 23:24:03 I suppose so Mar 15 23:24:51 Your life has turned out quite different from a year ago when you were going back to Lady Catherine's Mar 15 23:25:05 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:25:08 That much is true Mar 15 23:26:27 Two sons and a wife... *she smiles* Mar 15 23:26:39 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:26:41 So far Mar 15 23:27:20 * MollyK nods Mar 15 23:27:26 There will be many more Mar 15 23:28:01 * MorganK nods, gently stroking Amir's hair Mar 15 23:28:42 I should find Betuana Mar 15 23:28:53 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:28:55 aye Mar 15 23:29:15 Will you be going to the hold? Mar 15 23:29:48 Yes, I think so... I don't have too much more to do then I can get it moved and varnished Mar 15 23:29:59 * MollyK smiles Mar 15 23:30:13 As I am going to need it far sooner than expected? Mar 15 23:30:27 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:30:28 yes Mar 15 23:30:49 * MollyK nods, taking Amir back Mar 15 23:31:05 We will let you get on. If you feel magic, that will be why Mar 15 23:31:42 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:31:44 Alright love Mar 15 23:32:29 * MollyK kisses his cheek Mar 15 23:32:52 I'll see you both later Mar 15 23:33:00 Yes, my love Mar 15 23:33:11 * MorganK gently hands Amir over Mar 15 23:33:58 * MollyK holds him close as she carries him to the door "will you be back for their bed time?" Mar 15 23:34:24 * MorganK nods Mar 15 23:34:28 Yes, I will Mar 15 23:36:01 * MollyK smiles "good" Mar 15 23:36:34 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 15 23:39:35 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client)