**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Mar 22 00:00:01 2023 Mar 22 00:00:01 He is looking forward to being a great-uncle Mar 22 00:00:37 * MorganK tilts his head Mar 22 00:01:18 I'd not considered that... given his caring for all of us, I suppose I thought of him as the childs grandfather... Mar 22 00:02:46 He is, unofficially, but I know he is conscious of not trying to take his brother's place Mar 22 00:02:59 * MorganK nods Mar 22 00:03:04 I can appreciate that entirely Mar 22 00:03:33 I think you must experience that with Varick, or Molly does with you? Mar 22 00:03:42 Both I think Mar 22 00:04:08 * Verity nods Mar 22 00:04:18 How are they? Mar 22 00:04:57 They're well... looking forward to making land and, moreover, coming home Mar 22 00:05:56 David has found some parts of your land at Hafenlohr that would make nice places for the cottage Mar 22 00:06:22 * MorganK nods Mar 22 00:06:58 I'll make time to speak with him and discuss them... I might get him to organise work to start excavating for the foundations. HeinzHarold wants me to lay the first stone Mar 22 00:07:30 That will be nice, dear boy Mar 22 00:08:41 * MorganK nods Mar 22 00:08:44 I was rather touched Mar 22 00:10:21 * Verity nods Mar 22 00:10:28 Heinzharold's family are well Mar 22 00:10:39 * MorganK nods Mar 22 00:11:36 Thats good to hear. You recall we found our friends wife in the Empire? Mar 22 00:12:32 Yes I do Mar 22 00:13:19 Her memory and mind has been restored. They are fully reunited Mar 22 00:13:55 * Verity smiles Mar 22 00:14:03 How wonderful, they must be elated Mar 22 00:14:48 * MorganK nods Mar 22 00:15:01 I'm a little saddened... I had grown to like the woman she was Mar 22 00:15:52 * Verity nods Mar 22 00:16:09 I hope the others are looking after you Mar 22 00:16:35 * MorganK smiles slightly Mar 22 00:16:54 I'm a big strong boy now mother... Mar 22 00:17:24 * Verity smiles Mar 22 00:17:38 You'll always be my baby, dear boy Mar 22 00:18:17 * MorganK smiles broadly Mar 22 00:18:45 I cannot adequately express how happy hearing that makes me Mar 22 00:18:59 * Verity smiles Mar 22 00:19:08 You didn't know? Mar 22 00:19:46 [how he can be this vigorous after only feeding an hour ago I do not know!] Mar 22 00:20:10 As my father reminds me, I am getting on in years... Mar 22 00:20:18 [he's a hungry lad] Mar 22 00:21:02 [I think he's almost drained me dry, do you still want him?] Mar 22 00:21:28 [yes, I do] Mar 22 00:23:15 * Verity smiles gently Mar 22 00:24:11 You still have so much life ahead of you, dear boy Mar 22 00:24:39 I hope so. I have much to do.. Mar 22 00:26:02 You will be wonderful. You have so much compassion and kindness Mar 22 00:26:49 Funny you should say that... Mar 22 00:26:59 Why is that? Mar 22 00:27:49 *Molly comes on through with Amir on her hip* Mar 22 00:28:07 A: Bah! Mar 22 00:29:05 Well... Zareen had a little boy, see... and after much discussion, it was realised there's a good chance he would not era accepted in Capperlucia... and we'd grown really very attached to him... Mar 22 00:30:20 * Verity looks pleased "you're keeping him?" Mar 22 00:30:31 * MorganK reaches to take him from Molly Mar 22 00:30:58 *Molly hands him over. Amir peers at the mirror* A: Bah? Mar 22 00:31:21 * Verity smiles warmly "Oh, dear boy, isn't he gorgeous!" Mar 22 00:31:31 * MorganK smiles Mar 22 00:31:46 Mother, this is Amir... Mar 22 00:31:50 * MorganK bounces the boy Mar 22 00:31:56 This is your grandma... Mar 22 00:33:50 *Verity spends several minutes making baby talk to the boy. He seems to not really under that it's a mirror and not that she is really there. He babbles back to her* Mar 22 00:34:57 At some point in the next couple of days, could you take our adoption notice for Varick from the vault and leave it on the mirror? I need to copy it for Amir... Mar 22 00:35:25 * Verity nods "of course, dear boy. Congratulations, he's lovely" Mar 22 00:36:06 Thank you mother. I imagine father will have something to say about it... to start with at least Mar 22 00:36:28 Why do you think so? Mar 22 00:37:08 I suspect he'll admonish me that we should be making children of our blood... Mar 22 00:38:29 I am sure you are still aware of that need for an heir by birth Mar 22 00:39:20 * MorganK nods Mar 22 00:39:31 Absolutely we are. Mar 22 00:40:19 Then he needn't worry you are being inattentive to that aim Mar 22 00:42:26 No, he needn't. But I suspect I might need to reassure him of that Mar 22 00:43:18 * Verity gets distracted by talking to Amir again. Molly smiles at Morgan Mar 22 00:44:05 [I rather think someones distracted] Mar 22 00:45:42 [better that than checking we are still having intercourse!] Mar 22 00:45:56 [You do indeed have a point there] Mar 22 00:47:25 * Verity manages to tear her attention away Mar 22 00:48:08 Do you need things purchasing and ready for you at Hafenlohr, or will you collect them before you arrive? Mar 22 00:48:36 I'll let you know mother... we have a crib here already Mar 22 00:48:49 * Verity nods Mar 22 00:49:01 Shall I interview some wet nurses for you? Mar 22 00:49:30 Uhhh, no, we'll deal with all that Mar 22 00:49:51 Have you told David? Or Edward? Mar 22 00:50:19 Not yet, no. You're the first to know Mar 22 00:51:51 * Verity smiles Mar 22 00:52:07 Thank you, dear boy. You must be over the moon Mar 22 00:52:40 * MorganK nods Mar 22 00:52:52 We are thrilled. Varick is taking his role as a big brother very seriously Mar 22 00:53:36 Wonderful. Is his name to continue being Amir? Mar 22 00:54:05 * MorganK nods Mar 22 00:54:24 That is proper I think... we're going to give him an Eisen middle name that he can choose to use as he grows if thats what he wants Mar 22 00:54:42 Have you thought of one yet? Mar 22 00:55:11 No, not yet. I've been busy working Mar 22 00:55:55 You seem to work a lot, dear boy. Are you resting enough? It takes much energy to have a baby Mar 22 00:57:03 I'm alright mother... the ships peculiarities mean those taking command need to work more shifts Mar 22 00:57:27 But you will rest when you can, and you, Molly? Mar 22 00:57:34 *Molly nods* I will Mar 22 00:58:06 * MorganK nods Mar 22 00:58:20 Yes mother. We're lucky, HeinzHarold and Inga are helping a lot Mar 22 00:59:03 They are very good. Are they excited to be parents themselves sometime soon? Mar 22 00:59:53 * MorganK nods Mar 22 01:00:05 Very much so. They're going to be wonderful parents Mar 22 01:01:31 * Verity smiles "they will, and they will have you to learn from, dear boy" Mar 22 01:01:54 * MorganK bows his head Mar 22 01:03:22 Its just about love, and learning to give that love in the way the child needs Mar 22 01:05:39 * Verity nods Mar 22 01:06:06 You're a natural nurturer. You were as a very little boy too Mar 22 01:06:21 Was I? Mar 22 01:07:45 * Verity nods Mar 22 01:07:56 You were very good with Edward Mar 22 01:08:11 Seems like we've come to that again Mar 22 01:08:21 * Verity nods Mar 22 01:08:31 He talks of you fondly when we speak Mar 22 01:08:43 Oh? Mar 22 01:09:04 He Is looking forward to visiting you and Florrie Mar 22 01:09:51 * MorganK nods Mar 22 01:10:12 I imagine you are looking forward to meeting her... Mar 22 01:10:34 I'm looking forward to meeting both my new grandchildren Mar 22 01:11:16 * MorganK nods Mar 22 01:11:59 I need to discuss with Varick whether or not he wishes his baptism to be separate from Amir's... you will attend I hope? Mar 22 01:12:23 Of course we will, dear boy. Where will you have it? Mar 22 01:14:11 We haven't decided yet... probably Hafenlohr... we were thinking it might be an opportunity to do social things, introduce ourselves as the Graf and Grafin in waiting, so to speak Mar 22 01:14:44 * Verity nods, smiling Mar 22 01:14:56 What a clever idea, dear boy Mar 22 01:15:40 Can't really take credit for that one Mar 22 01:16:53 * Verity smiles Mar 22 01:17:10 Can I be of any help with planning or arranging that? Mar 22 01:18:17 Some ideas of who we should invite would be very helpful Mar 22 01:18:36 I can make you a list, of course Mar 22 01:18:57 Thank you mother Mar 22 01:19:50 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 22 01:21:36 * Verity has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 22 02:22:47 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 22 02:27:35 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 22 03:35:18 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 22 03:37:12 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 22 04:42:52 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 22 04:44:06 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 22 12:31:39 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Mar 22 13:15:33 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 22 13:15:55 * MollyK is now known as Verity Mar 22 13:16:14 The Maubourgs, of course. His Grace too? Mar 22 13:16:54 Might that be a bit much? Its a baptism, not a wedding Mar 22 13:17:44 Edward told me this morning that a date is fixed for Lord Zenchlerin and his fiancée to wed. You will be attending, I presume? Mar 22 13:18:56 We certainly plan to. Mar 22 13:21:03 Your Father has not decided yet, though he regards Edward's friends much higher since your night in the woods Mar 22 13:22:08 I think it would be a mistake to not attend... and I shall tell him so when we get back Mar 22 13:24:45 * Verity smiles, looking at the baby "Your Father and Grandfather enjoy a good conflict together, I think" Mar 22 13:25:23 *Amir beams at her, waving his arms around* Mar 22 13:26:07 * Morgan looks like he'll protest briefly Mar 22 13:26:36 He's not used to being questioned or being told he's wrong, thats all. Mar 22 13:28:22 * Verity smiles "Indeed he isn't" Mar 22 13:29:45 Besides... for a change, I'm thinking politically Mar 22 13:30:21 Are you, dear boy? Mar 22 13:30:26 * Morgan nods Mar 22 13:30:55 Heidi is now the daughter of our Eisenfurst. It would be unseemly to ignore an invitation to such an event Mar 22 13:32:27 * Verity nods "And it brings oppportunity to present our family as one of the most regarded in the Konigsreich, does it not?" Mar 22 13:32:53 Indeed it does. And shows our unity with our Eisenfurst. Mar 22 13:33:04 And with each other Mar 22 13:33:08 * Morgan nods Mar 22 13:33:28 Did I tell you what Edward said when he asked me to accompany him to receive his title? Mar 22 13:34:17 I don't think so *she makes faces at the baby, just like he remembers her doing with Edward when her face was less lined and her hair less greying* Mar 22 13:34:59 * Morgan smiles Mar 22 13:35:32 He said *he puts on an imitation of his brother' its not every day you get to see your brother gain a title... unless you're me Mar 22 13:35:56 * Verity smiles, laughing gently Mar 22 13:36:04 You are very titled now Mar 22 13:36:15 * Morgan nods Mar 22 13:37:13 I do seem to be collecting them Mar 22 13:39:37 Have you spoken to Edward today? Mar 22 13:40:18 Not yet, no... I'm speaking to him next Mar 22 13:43:53 We are all missing you here. Did you see how big Sascha is? Mar 22 13:44:04 * Morgan nods Mar 22 13:44:10 As big as Jarvie easily Mar 22 13:47:02 * Verity nods Mar 22 13:47:36 With so much longer to go. She's very well though. They're hoping at least one is a girl Mar 22 13:48:26 * Morgan nods Mar 22 13:48:32 Do they have any idea for names? Mar 22 13:52:04 If they do they are keeping them to themselves, though Martha has been subtly asking me what I think you would feel if they wished to call a daughter Jana Mar 22 13:52:32 *Molly, out of sight of the reflection, rubs her forehead wearily* Mar 22 13:52:46 I see. And what did you say? Mar 22 13:54:57 I said I wouldn't wish to weigh in on that Mar 22 13:55:20 * Morgan nods Mar 22 13:56:02 Do you wish me to say something, dear boy? Mar 22 13:56:15 I think perhaps my mother in law might keep her nose out of this particular subject Mar 22 13:56:57 I think she means well. Her newest granddaughter was just named after her own lost daughter Mar 22 13:57:48 I'm sure she means well. I have no doubt of that. Mar 22 14:00:41 I'll gently broach that it's something for you, Sascha and Otto to discuss just the three of you Mar 22 14:00:52 * Morgan nods Mar 22 14:00:57 Thank you mother Mar 22 14:02:49 * Verity nods Mar 22 14:03:05 You're welcome, dear boy Mar 22 14:03:30 * Morgan watches her for a moment Mar 22 14:03:35 I love you very much mother Mar 22 14:08:46 * Verity looks very touched Mar 22 14:09:03 And I you, my dear, dear boy Mar 22 14:09:52 * Morgan smiles Mar 22 14:10:42 Have you given any thought to what I asked about broaching the subject of magic with father? Mar 22 14:12:28 I am still considering it. If we rush him, he will rebel Mar 22 14:12:43 *Molly bites her lip, trying not to giggle* Mar 22 14:13:01 That sounds... familiar... Mar 22 14:13:23 You are like him in that Mar 22 14:14:48 * Morgan smiles ruefully Mar 22 14:14:52 I suppose I am Mar 22 14:16:50 It means you have a strong sense of yourself and your principles Mar 22 14:18:25 * Morgan nods Mar 22 14:18:36 Yes, I do Mar 22 14:21:31 * Verity nods Mar 22 14:21:55 I will keep thinking on it. How many more days until you arrive? Mar 22 14:22:15 About a week now to Capperlucia. Mar 22 14:25:17 Are you excited? Mar 22 14:27:35 * Morgan shrugs Mar 22 14:27:53 A little perhaps. Their culture is completely different so my role will be to look after the children Mar 22 14:30:55 That will be nice for you though, and the children will be entertainment for each other too Mar 22 14:31:58 * Morgan nods Mar 22 14:32:06 They have climbing walls... Mar 22 14:34:28 * Verity smiles Mar 22 14:35:02 I am sure you'll have a lovely time, especially as the weather will be so nice. It snowed here last night Mar 22 14:36:09 I'd rather be in that weather. I'm not very keen on hot weather Mar 22 14:37:19 It will be nicer for the children to get some sunshine Mar 22 14:37:27 * Morgan nods Mar 22 14:37:38 Aye, you'll like that won't you little lamb? Mar 22 14:38:35 A: *he looks at Morgan, babbling and grabbing his beard* Mar 22 14:39:52 * Morgan nods, smiling at him Mar 22 14:39:53 Exactly Mar 22 14:40:23 Is he an easy baby? Mar 22 14:40:44 So far, yes. Mar 22 14:42:02 I look forward to meeting him when you come home Mar 22 14:42:17 * Morgan nods Mar 22 14:43:43 We'll have to make arrangements when we get back... I'm sure I'll be spending some time with Graf Maubourg, and getting to know my tenants... Mar 22 14:44:46 * Verity nods Mar 22 14:45:02 And you will have dear Florrie with you, won't you? Mar 22 14:46:35 Yes, we will. We're going to take her to see uncle Christophers gardens, she -adores- plants and flowers Mar 22 14:47:12 * Verity nods, smiling Mar 22 14:47:43 Sadly I think the season for seeing the aurora will be passed by then Mar 22 14:48:08 * Morgan nods Mar 22 14:48:50 I imagine so... I'm not sure she'd be interested in that... its the wrong side of the horizon for her. I imagine you'll want to show her around home, and Sudlachenburg? Mar 22 14:50:40 I would like to, but the matter is delicate, is it not? Mar 22 14:51:03 * Morgan nods Mar 22 14:52:09 I don't think I will have time to explain the situation to Sacha and Otto... but I think they deserve to know who she looks like... I imagine Edward or I will discuss it with Alice soon, so we can make preparations. Mar 22 14:52:51 * Verity nods Mar 22 14:54:13 Perhaps you could come on ahead to Sudlachenburg to see them, and your Father and I will come back with you to Hafenlohr to meet them Mar 22 14:55:59 * Morgan nods Mar 22 14:56:13 Thats an idea... I'll discuss it with Edward and Alice and Molly Mar 22 14:57:17 * Verity nods Mar 22 14:57:59 I must get ready for a ride to the village with your Father. I am so pleased for you and your new addition Mar 22 14:58:14 Thank you mother. We'll speak again soon Mar 22 15:00:25 Take care of yourselves *she waves to Amir* Mar 22 15:00:48 * Morgan nods Mar 22 15:00:50 And you Mar 22 15:02:06 * Verity is soon gone. Amir looks puzzled by the dark mirror "bah?" Mar 22 15:02:34 I know, lad, its confusing isn't it Mar 22 15:02:46 * Verity is now known as Molly Mar 22 15:02:55 Would you have me take him? Mar 22 15:03:08 You wish to take him? Mar 22 15:03:27 I thought you might wish to talk to Edward without us is al Mar 22 15:03:34 All* Mar 22 15:04:03 * Morgan sighs, kissing the boys head before handing him over Mar 22 15:04:04 alright Mar 22 15:04:47 * Molly holds the baby close "someone is going to be very spoiled when we get home I think!" Mar 22 15:05:04 * Morgan nods, packing the mirror away and setting up the one for Edward Mar 22 15:05:08 I'm inclined to agree Mar 22 15:05:26 * Molly rocks Amir Mar 22 15:05:42 I'm sorry for Mama Mar 22 15:06:02 * Morgan nods Mar 22 15:06:17 If it is something they wish to consider, thats one thing... but she needs to wind her neck in Mar 22 15:09:06 * Molly nods Mar 22 15:09:33 One would think she would be more sensitive, considering the sizeable loss of ten children... Mar 22 15:09:43 * Morgan nods Mar 22 15:09:59 It feels like... she's trying to take it from me, and I do not like that. At all. Mar 22 15:11:23 My Mother, not Sascha? Mar 22 15:11:33 indeed Mar 22 15:11:45 * Molly nods Mar 22 15:12:04 I might ask my Father to find something to redirect her energies upon Mar 22 15:12:42 * Morgan nods Mar 22 15:12:51 Please. She is testing my patience in this. Mar 22 15:14:21 * Molly nods Mar 22 15:15:09 As your Mother said, I am sure she means well, and no doubt has her friend's happiness at heart, just as with the memorial service Mar 22 15:17:18 She's going too far. Mar 22 15:17:50 * Molly nods, kissing his crown Mar 22 15:17:59 Leave it with me, my love Mar 22 15:18:07 * Morgan nods Mar 22 15:18:09 Thank you blossom Mar 22 15:18:44 She's my Mother, it's only right that I deal with her. Or rather, get Papa to! Mar 22 15:20:01 * Morgan nods Mar 22 15:20:19 I am likely too... abrupt to deal with her about this Mar 22 15:21:29 Indeed. Tempers will flare where cool heads are needed Mar 22 15:21:35 * Morgan nods Mar 22 15:21:50 I would not hurt her, even though she is starting to hurt me Mar 22 15:21:58 * Molly nods Mar 22 15:24:10 We will go and write to Grandpa now, won't we, lammchen? I rather fancy a nice holiday for Grandma through Innesbruck and Koln and across the lake to Fischler might be a nice long trip to fill the time before we get back and she can redirect her energy to being a grandmother to two nearby children Mar 22 15:25:06 * Morgan takes a deep breath, releasing it slowly Mar 22 15:25:35 * Molly glances at him "Yes, that is subtly telling my mother to go and be useful somewhere..." Mar 22 15:25:51 * Morgan nods Mar 22 15:25:54 Yes, it is Mar 22 15:26:28 Do you need anything from me? Magic, or me to hold you? Mar 22 15:29:14 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 22 15:47:22 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Mar 22 15:47:48 No love, I'm ok. I don't wish to be tardy Mar 22 15:49:40 * Molly nods "later then" she takes Amir to the bedroom Mar 22 15:52:17 * Morgan pours himself some whiskey, uncovering Edwards mirror to wait Mar 22 15:52:24 * Molly is now known as Edward Mar 22 15:52:48 * Edward is one minute early. He looks relaxed Mar 22 15:52:55 Good afternoon, Morgan Mar 22 15:53:32 * Morgan smiles Mar 22 15:53:37 My brother. How are you? Mar 22 15:55:47 * Edward smiles faintly "busy, and you?" Mar 22 15:56:51 Not -too- bad. Having to sail at night is tiring. There is no trouble in Graben I hope? Mar 22 15:57:53 * Edward shakes his head Mar 22 15:58:26 My tasks are more confined to the house than the town Mar 22 15:58:58 Your wife is keeping you busy? Mar 22 16:00:17 * Edward smiles "Yes she is, as we approach the optimal time for securing the succession" Mar 22 16:00:37 * Morgan nods Mar 22 16:01:03 I'll mention it when I talk to Theus Mar 22 16:03:09 * Edward nods Mar 22 16:03:17 As we do for you, brother Mar 22 16:03:22 * Morgan nods Mar 22 16:03:42 A moot point for the time being, but I thank you. Mar 22 16:05:12 * Edward nods Mar 22 16:06:58 Mina has settled in regards to my new leadership style. However, she is still ill-at-ease over Florrie, despite perpetual reassurances, admissions of guilt, distractions, and flirtations *uncommonly, he seems a little at a loss* Mar 22 16:08:56 * Morgan nods, sighing Mar 22 16:09:53 I confess, I expected it to be simpler Mar 22 16:10:07 * Morgan nods Mar 22 16:10:28 As did I... I wonder if she'll relax some when you have gotten a child upon her Mar 22 16:10:52 I hope so. It isn't for lack of effort Mar 22 16:12:19 I'm sure it isn't. Mar 22 16:17:31 She respects that it is imperative to me to speak to my daughter every day, and she doesn't interfere in that Mar 22 16:17:48 * Morgan nods Mar 22 16:18:15 There's a couple of things I wanted your advice on, involving Florrie and Mina... Mar 22 16:19:38 * Edward nods Mar 22 16:19:43 Go on Mar 22 16:20:45 Mother and father would like to show Alice and Florrie around home... mother has suggested I go and speak to Otto and Sacha when I return, then meet mother and father and take them to Hafenlohr... Mar 22 16:21:49 * Edward nods Mar 22 16:22:27 I am working at scheduling in my trip to you, but without knowing when you will arrive that is more challenging Mar 22 16:22:41 * Morgan nods Mar 22 16:23:38 well... hold on with that... we're a week out of Capperlucia, and if things continue as they are, back to Avalon will be a couple of weeks... but, ummm... Mar 22 16:25:02 Yes? Mar 22 16:27:25 I need you to help me think my way through this... our taking residence at Hafenlohr will come about soon, and I've been thinking some sort of event would be appropriate, introduce ourselves to the locals, put ourselves on the social map, so to speak... you agree? Mar 22 16:28:13 * Edward nods Mar 22 16:28:44 A May Fayre, perhaps, if Maubourg will cede to you heading it Mar 22 16:29:15 I have a celebration in mind, actually... Varick needs to be baptised. Mar 22 16:30:55 * Edward nods, considering it Mar 22 16:31:03 That would be a good choice Mar 22 16:32:45 I thought it might. Its an opportunity for a great many things, reassurance of the locals that those who follow the vaticine teachings will not be stopped or anything like that, welcoming my sons into our own faith, putting ourselves on the social map among the nobility... Mar 22 16:34:54 * Edward nods "It is a savvy move for positioning yourself as the successor" Mar 22 16:35:02 * Morgan nods Mar 22 16:35:40 I'm glad you agree... now... it'd be extremely bad form to not come to the baptism of your brother in laws children, wouldn't it? Mar 22 16:37:11 * Edward looks at him "Morgan... is Molly with child?" Mar 22 16:37:34 No, brother, she is not Mar 22 16:38:01 That is the second time you've referred to multiple children Mar 22 16:38:47 How observant of you. Can we come back to that? I don't want to get distracted as I think my way through this Mar 22 16:39:59 * Edward nods Mar 22 16:40:30 Yes, it would be extremely frowned upon unless one was unwell and unable to travel Mar 22 16:40:51 And Mina is not the sort to lie about that... Mar 22 16:43:11 No, she is not. We do not lie about illness in Graben, it is tempting fate Mar 22 16:43:28 * Morgan nods Mar 22 16:43:43 That rather ties her hands about coming then... and Florrie will be here Mar 22 16:44:35 * Edward nods Mar 22 16:44:43 I see the logic of that Mar 22 16:45:09 * Morgan nods Mar 22 16:45:58 I wanted to warn you that is what is coming, so you can prepare to support her. I thought... maybe you'd like use of Innesbruck, so she has space when she needs it. Mar 22 16:48:31 * Edward nods Mar 22 16:48:44 That would be appreciated, thank you Mar 22 16:49:10 * Morgan nods Mar 22 16:49:31 Of course. I know I'm rather forcing her hand, but I... I don't want either of you to think me cruel Mar 22 16:51:03 Of course you want us present at Varick's baptism. I do not think it cruel Mar 22 16:53:33 * Morgan nods Mar 22 16:53:55 good. I'm not entirely sure I could deal with you thinking that Mar 22 16:54:57 You will need to toughen up in that. Your people will not always think you wise and benevolent, even when those are your intentions Mar 22 16:57:04 -Their- thoughts on me are not so important. I will have to upset people, I have no doubt I will have to make unpopular decisions, that is the curse of my position as it is yours. If more than half of them believe I am working for their betterment and wellbeing, I'll be happy. But -you-... Mar 22 16:57:43 My opinion matters with a gravitas it scarce deserves Mar 22 16:57:56 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 22 16:58:08 You do yourself and your importance to me a disservice in believing that Mar 22 16:58:38 * Edward nods, getting up and pouring himself some whiskey Mar 22 16:59:14 It is a good idea, and I do not foresee Mina crying off Mar 22 16:59:32 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Mar 22 17:00:10 We'll arrange a room for her in Hafenlohr where she can go and scream if she needs to. Mar 22 17:01:21 * Edward nods Mar 22 17:01:54 Who else are you inviting? Mar 22 17:03:54 I'm going to invite your... -our- friends, the Eisenfurst... I don't expect they'll come, but I think it the right thing to do... I'm loathe to ask Stef and Colonel Fuchs to travel when she is so heavily pregnant. A shame, I miss her. *he shrugs slightly* the Maubourg, obviously... Mar 22 17:04:27 * Edward nods Mar 22 17:05:10 All the Gottkirchen Freiarrs, as well as those on your border in Wische... Mar 22 17:05:26 * Morgan nods Mar 22 17:05:30 Excellent idea, yes. Mar 22 17:05:44 * Edward nods Mar 22 17:06:09 Isiah Fischler and his brothers too. Molly's Rosenkrantz relations? Mar 22 17:06:18 * Morgan nods Mar 22 17:06:21 Yes, all of them Mar 22 17:06:58 Excellent, it is a prime opportunity to introduce Ilena to Isiah. Mar 22 17:07:24 You might think I had already thought of that, but I couldn't possibly comment... Mar 22 17:07:30 * Morgan sips his whiskey Mar 22 17:07:33 * Edward smiles Mar 22 17:07:44 I hoped you had Mar 22 17:08:31 This will all provide a large social buffer to keep Mina from having to spend too long fretting over Florrie and Alice Mar 22 17:09:51 * Morgan nods Mar 22 17:10:27 That might have occurred... I really do want to make it as easy as I possibly can for her, but she must meet Florrie. She has to accept she is a part of her life. Mar 22 17:10:41 * Edward nods Mar 22 17:11:11 She was given the opportunity to refuse me when she knew of my daughter, and I would have accepted it Mar 22 17:11:21 * Morgan nods Mar 22 17:11:30 I'd have given you Innesbruck, y'know Mar 22 17:12:01 * Edward nods a little "I know" Mar 22 17:15:54 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Mar 22 17:17:08 Father is reluctant to go to Heidi and Zench's wedding. Mar 22 17:18:01 He will come round. No one invited by His Grace will turn that down, it would be social suicide Mar 22 17:18:19 Thats what I intend to tell him... show him I'm thinking politically more now Mar 22 17:19:30 Do you feel a need to prove yourself? Mar 22 17:19:59 A little perhaps. Mar 22 17:20:06 * Morgan smiles slightly Mar 22 17:20:39 I have always known that you are much more suited to this side of our life than I am, much more skilled... and what son doesn't want his father to see he is making progress? Mar 22 17:22:10 You're coming to feel that same weight of living up to his expectations of you that I have long felt Mar 22 17:23:14 I think so, yes. I want him to be proud of me, proud to have me as a son. Mar 22 17:23:47 * Edward nods Mar 22 17:24:19 It's a terrible, heavy weight once you lift it Mar 22 17:25:25 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Mar 22 17:26:02 I'm discovering that. Mar 22 17:26:47 * Edward nods, drinking a mouthful Mar 22 17:27:11 May our sons feel that less than we do Mar 22 17:27:46 Quite. Perhaps we can be a little less... stern? Mar 22 17:29:10 * Edward nods Mar 22 17:29:46 Perhaps we can draw on our prior experiences to be kinder to the follies of our children Mar 22 17:30:36 * Morgan nods Mar 22 17:30:41 And not lob them into the water Mar 22 17:31:42 * Edward shudders Mar 22 17:31:49 Never that Mar 22 17:32:11 Have you been practicing that meditative state you were working towards in the lake? Mar 22 17:32:59 No, I would prefer not to be having to pop my balls back out of my body before seeing to my primary duty as Freiarr Graben Mar 22 17:33:27 * Morgan frowns Mar 22 17:34:08 You realise that state of mind can be found without going in the lake... thats the first step to it, finding that feeling Mar 22 17:34:22 I had not considered that Mar 22 17:34:37 I'm more practical than you are. Mar 22 17:36:59 * Edward nods Mar 22 17:37:15 I will make time. Now, how are Molly and Varick? Mar 22 17:37:30 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Mar 22 17:38:10 They are very well. They're both getting a little cabin fever, even though we're at sea for so much less time than we expected Mar 22 17:40:50 A wife is easy to entertain, a bored child less so Mar 22 17:41:23 * Morgan nods Mar 22 17:41:38 [blossom... it is time to introduce Amir to Edward. Would you bring him here] Mar 22 17:42:04 [uhh... yes] Mar 22 17:42:16 [that is an issue?] Mar 22 17:42:31 [no, it's alright] Mar 22 17:42:34 Apparently they have climbing walls in Capperlucia... one of which has only been bested twice... Mar 22 17:42:51 That sounds like a challenge Mar 22 17:43:29 Its something of a personal affront to me Mar 22 17:46:14 * Edward laughs. Molly is redoing her dress when she comes in, though out of Edward's sight Mar 22 17:47:09 [sorry love, I didn't realise you'd be feeding him again so soon] Mar 22 17:48:16 Mother is still thinking on how to gently acclimatise father to the use of magic... Mar 22 17:48:33 [nor did I, but it seems that he much prefers nursing to goat's milk, and even the slightest sight of my cleavage is enough to make him hungry] Mar 22 17:48:49 It will be difficult Mar 22 17:49:27 [I can appreciate that] Mar 22 17:49:33 Yes it will, but it is vital. Mar 22 17:50:02 *Molly is blushing when she puts Amir in his lap* Mar 22 17:50:19 Schwesterlein, good afternoon, you look well Mar 22 17:50:23 * Morgan sits him up, patting his back Mar 22 17:50:37 *She smiles* thank you, Edward, as do you Mar 22 17:51:29 * Edward looks at the baby "This must be Zareen's baby then. He's darker than I imagined" Mar 22 17:51:42 * Morgan nods Mar 22 17:52:06 * Morgan nods Mar 22 17:52:11 A bit darker than Sinan Gottlieb Mar 22 17:53:14 * Edward nods Mar 22 17:53:23 His Father's colouring then? Mar 22 17:54:13 His skin is a little like his sire's aye... but then Zareen isn't exactly fair... -wasn't-... Mar 22 17:55:31 Have you ever considered what you wish to be called by the children? Edward is quite difficult for ones so young Mar 22 17:55:45 My children? Mar 22 17:56:24 Well, no, they'll call you father, daddy, vati... that ones quite easy... I mean -my- children. Mar 22 17:56:57 Varick calls me Uncle Edward, though for some time I was Unc Ehdud Mar 22 17:57:38 He's older though... Amir... you want to say hello to Ehdud? Mar 22 17:57:54 *Amir says "Bah!" Mar 22 17:58:19 * Morgan smiles, speaking slowly Mar 22 17:58:22 uuuuud. Mar 22 17:58:44 * Edward smiles "Grey eyes... the ladies go mad for them" Mar 22 17:59:14 A: Uh. Mar 22 17:59:33 Thats right! *he bounces him* Mar 22 17:59:41 We'll have to keep that in mind as he grows older Mar 22 18:00:09 * Edward nods "You will be staying in touch with his Mother?" Mar 22 18:00:21 [literally, one hopes!] Mar 22 18:00:58 On account of my marrying her a while back, yes... she's going to live in Hafenlohr Mar 22 18:01:28 * Edward nods slowly "I see" Mar 22 18:01:55 Do you? Mar 22 18:02:18 It appears you have made a decision to keep him Mar 22 18:02:30 And you seem... dismayed. Mar 22 18:02:52 * Edward looks at Molly "would you give us a few minutes, please?" Mar 22 18:03:12 *Molly glances at Morgan questioningly* Mar 22 18:03:47 Its alright love, go on Mar 22 18:04:05 *Molly holds out her hands for Amir* Mar 22 18:13:31 * Morgan hands him over Mar 22 18:14:09 *Molly takes him with her out of their rooms* Mar 22 18:14:27 * Edward tosses back the whiskey before refilling the glass Mar 22 18:14:34 Permit me to be blunt? Mar 22 18:14:52 * Morgan sighs Mar 22 18:14:54 Go on then Mar 22 18:15:54 Is it wise to take in the Sheik's child after the conflict him wanting to make love to and impregnate your wife caused between you, especially when he favours the man? Mar 22 18:16:29 Hang on... hang on... you're worried about it causing conflict with Molly and I? Mar 22 18:17:48 Or that you personally will suffer, either during the day or through your nightmares, when she tends a child that looks like theirs might have. My concern is for you, brother. Mar 22 18:18:09 * Morgan looks touched Mar 22 18:21:05 Maybe we aren't going to fall out then... it is something that I considered at length. The plain fact is that both she and I love that little boy very much, and we are very happy to have him. As for the conflict caused in the Empire, we have discussed that -at length- and we have come a long way from where we were even weeks ago. Mar 22 18:21:41 * Edward nods Mar 22 18:22:26 I wouldn't want you suffering as Mina suffers, where the child is a reminder of what feels like infidelity Mar 22 18:22:42 * Morgan nods Mar 22 18:22:51 I appreciate that my brother, I really do. Mar 22 18:24:17 * Edward nods Mar 22 18:24:40 As long as you have come to peace with that. You have my support Mar 22 18:24:49 * Morgan nods Mar 22 18:26:10 I have. I'll still kill him if I encounter him again, but that sits entirely on his shoulders. He told me the only thing keeping him from just taking Molly was his choice not to. I feel a desire to teach him just how wrong he is. Mar 22 18:26:48 * Edward nods Mar 22 18:27:17 Your restraint is admirable Mar 22 18:27:49 I didn't want to throw the area into chaos. Mar 22 18:48:36 * Edward nods Mar 22 18:49:29 I am reliably informed there was no attraction there Mar 22 18:50:31 Oh? By whom? Mar 22 18:50:47 In Molly for him Mar 22 18:51:13 Ah, she told Mina... No... that was fairly obvious, she considered it thinking it her duty Mar 22 18:51:27 * Edward nods Mar 22 18:52:09 That is what I have heard too Mar 22 18:52:55 * Morgan nods Mar 22 18:53:04 We have discussed it at length Mar 22 18:54:20 Good. Things are well between you? Mar 22 18:54:45 * Morgan nods Mar 22 18:55:05 Yes, they are, very good. We're adjusting to having two boys, one of whom is very young... Mar 22 18:56:40 Sleepless nights, unpleasant smells, and your sex life shrivelled away? I hear warnings often! Mar 22 18:57:14 * Morgan nods Mar 22 18:57:21 Fairly accurate ones Mar 22 18:57:54 You must love the baby greatly Mar 22 18:59:14 * Morgan nods Mar 22 18:59:27 He loves us too Mar 22 19:00:15 If you and Molly are happy, I am happy for you Mar 22 19:00:31 * Morgan nods Mar 22 19:00:36 Thank you, brother. Mar 22 19:01:22 How has Varick adjusted? Mar 22 19:01:41 Very well... he adores Amir Mar 22 19:01:57 * Edward nods Mar 22 19:02:59 Florrie was asking after Varick Mar 22 19:03:12 * Morgan nods Mar 22 19:03:41 I might call him through when I speak to her Mar 22 19:06:06 You are going to today? Mar 22 19:06:26 * Morgan nods Mar 22 19:06:40 Once you and I have finished speaking Mar 22 19:07:25 Is Amir a secret? Mar 22 19:08:10 No, I've told mother Mar 22 19:08:38 * Edward nods Mar 22 19:08:54 I will tell Mina then Mar 22 19:10:08 * Morgan nods Mar 22 19:10:47 Hopefully when we return she will have reason to celebrate, -and- a baby to play with Mar 22 19:12:57 * Edward nods Mar 22 19:13:50 I hope so. We knew the timing was bad with the wedding, but there is no reason it will not be this month. Mar 22 19:14:21 It can take time brother... for no reason... Mar 22 19:17:52 * Edward nods Mar 22 19:18:57 Molly has explained that to Mina, though her expectations remain high as Florrie was conceived despite my efforts to the contrary Mar 22 19:19:32 Yes, well... Mar 22 19:21:09 * Edward nods Mar 22 19:21:41 I live in hope, just as much because it would spare her more pain as because it would hasten the arrival Mar 22 19:22:57 * Morgan nods Mar 22 19:23:03 I understand brother Mar 22 19:25:02 Are you feeling that pressure too, as you and Molly move well past the time in which you were expecting in your first marriage? Mar 22 19:26:59 To an extent... knowing when it will happen takes some of the edge off of that Mar 22 19:28:01 * Edward considers the whiskey in his glass Mar 22 19:28:22 I know Molly can be prone to negatively compare herself, that is all Mar 22 19:28:53 * Morgan nods Mar 22 19:29:07 Yes, I try to keep her mind away from doing that. Mar 22 19:29:17 * Edward nods Mar 22 19:29:33 I imagine she is kept very busy with two children now Mar 22 19:30:07 We share the responsibilities fairly evenly Mar 22 19:30:56 Does he comply with quiet hour? Mar 22 19:36:33 So far. He and Varick both do... Mar 22 19:39:24 That is useful then. Do not forget to woo your wife. She is not the sort of woman who will easily slip into the role of mother and helpmeet instead of your sweetheart Mar 22 19:40:12 Yes father... Mar 22 19:41:59 Father seems to only now be figuring this out Mar 22 19:43:01 * Morgan laughs Mar 22 19:43:09 Yes, he is. Its good. Mar 22 19:44:39 I have no idea how I became such an accomplished flirt. It doesn't seem to be familial Mar 22 19:45:25 I could ask the Nieblungen if you take after anyone in particular... knowing can be a bit disturbing though... Mar 22 19:45:59 * Edward nods Mar 22 19:46:31 I imagine so Mar 22 19:46:53 I take after Vaughn apparently... Mar 22 19:47:31 He wasn't much of a flirt then Mar 22 19:47:50 * Morgan shrugs Mar 22 19:48:18 Myself and Sebastien both take after him, apparently... he, incidentally, had a common girl as a mistress Mar 22 19:48:45 Molly's cousin did? Mar 22 19:49:17 No, Vaughn. Sonnenschein Von Der Wald... Mar 22 19:50:13 * Edward looks a little surprised Mar 22 19:50:40 An interesting choice Mar 22 19:51:19 Common, by all accounts. Most low born people don't have a surname as such Mar 22 19:53:01 That was the name given to the heathen peoples who came from the schwarzenwald to settle in places like Sudlachenburg, Innesbruck, Papen and so on Mar 22 19:53:31 * Morgan nods Mar 22 19:53:33 Yes, it was Mar 22 19:54:58 A Vaticine noble wit a heathen mistress. This is who you take after? Mar 22 19:55:31 In more ways than I had realised, apparently Mar 22 19:56:18 Oh? Mar 22 19:56:38 Noble man, common wife... Mar 22 19:58:36 * Edward nods Mar 22 19:58:47 Both Objectionist though. Mar 22 19:58:53 * Morgan nods Mar 22 19:59:00 I was more prejudiced then Mar 22 19:59:14 * Edward nods Mar 22 19:59:31 It is still difficult sometimes Mar 22 20:00:00 What is brother? Mar 22 20:01:35 Not to automatically assume you cannot trust someone Vaticine Mar 22 20:01:45 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:02:35 Oh absolutely. When Molly was being asked to be the ambassador... even then my first thoughts were that I should not be surprised at Faulk, thats how the vaticine behave... Mar 22 20:03:43 * Edward nods, smiling "And me, assuming he was trying to get her into bed, with similar prejudice" Mar 22 20:04:07 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:04:21 Once I spoke to Molly, I felt quite ashamed of myself Mar 22 20:06:14 It was I that sowed those seeds Mar 22 20:06:58 Even so... I was quite keen to accept that reason. Mar 22 20:08:22 It was plausible, he's always shown a fondness for her according to various parties Mar 22 20:08:32 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:08:38 But nothing like that apparently. Mar 22 20:10:22 No, though I would still urge caution with Eisenfursts more generally Mar 22 20:11:15 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:11:21 Particularly Trague, I remember Mar 22 20:11:43 * Edward nods Mar 22 20:12:45 This is the challenge we signed up for in marrying beautiful women. We must woo and worry and watch and warn off forever Mar 22 20:14:26 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:14:37 On the plus side, I have something of a reputation... Mar 22 20:15:27 * Edward nods Mar 22 20:15:48 Once she is visibly increasing you will have much more peace Mar 22 20:16:53 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:17:49 [Everything is alright love] Mar 22 20:17:58 [alright] Mar 22 20:18:05 We, uhh... there was a storm the night before last... it nearly made me sick Mar 22 20:18:14 * Edward laughs Mar 22 20:18:26 Nearly made -you- seasick?! Mar 22 20:18:30 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:19:27 Thats how bad it was Mar 22 20:20:23 * Edward nods Mar 22 20:20:32 I am glad I was not there Mar 22 20:20:38 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:20:53 Even HeinzHarold was getting reacquainted with his dinner Mar 22 20:21:13 The children and ladies suffered? Mar 22 20:21:22 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:21:33 Molly put them to sleep, they were miserable Mar 22 20:22:04 * Edward nods Mar 22 20:22:21 Better that than endure the misery Mar 22 20:25:31 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:25:33 absolutely Mar 22 20:26:16 * Edward checks his pocket watch Mar 22 20:26:45 I will need to go. DeeDee is invited to the baptism? Mar 22 20:28:03 Oh, yes, absolutely Mar 22 20:28:58 * Edward smiles slightly Mar 22 20:29:01 Claudia? Mar 22 20:30:10 One of my oldest friends, what do you think? Mar 22 20:30:53 * Edward nods Mar 22 20:31:19 Are you becoming something of a matchmaker, brother? Has your wife rubbed off on you? Mar 22 20:31:44 No, I do that for her... uhhh... forget I said that Mar 22 20:32:01 * Edward laughs hard Mar 22 20:32:06 Unlikely Mar 22 20:32:55 Swear to god I don't know why that keeps happening. And no, I'm not matchmaking. Molly might be, but I told Claudia he'd be there so she isn't taken by surprise Mar 22 20:34:36 She didn't make excuses to avoid him? Mar 22 20:36:00 No. She likes him Mar 22 20:38:28 * Edward nods Mar 22 20:39:06 I have a suspicion that his affections might be engaged elsewhere... Mar 22 20:39:17 Oh? Mar 22 20:40:14 He hasn't said anything, but twice now I have seen missives arrive for him on which I recognise the handwriting Mar 22 20:41:08 Come on... who? Mar 22 20:41:21 Petra Mar 22 20:41:41 Ah. Possibly for the best. Mar 22 20:41:53 * Edward nods Mar 22 20:42:18 She's older, of course, but he has no interest in having children Mar 22 20:43:44 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:43:54 Could it... no, nevermind, we can talk about it next time Mar 22 20:44:57 * Edward nods Mar 22 20:45:13 There are no further questions you need me to ask Wonks...? Mar 22 20:45:53 Not at present, no Mar 22 20:47:07 * Edward nods Mar 22 20:47:25 He is still giving me knowing, envious looks Mar 22 20:47:40 * Morgan laughs Mar 22 20:47:46 I trust Mina has not caught them Mar 22 20:48:04 No, I've warned him not to do it around Mina Mar 22 20:49:39 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:49:47 wise Mar 22 20:51:09 * Edward nods Mar 22 20:51:23 Take care, brother, we will speak in a few days Mar 22 20:51:29 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:51:34 Give my love to Mina, please Mar 22 20:51:52 I will, and ours to Molly and Varick Mar 22 20:52:45 * Morgan nods before covering the mirror Mar 22 20:53:56 *he's got ten minutes before he's due to talk to Florrie Mar 22 20:54:11 * Morgan stretches, putting the mirror away before going to get coffee Mar 22 20:54:38 * Edward is now known as Inga Mar 22 20:55:02 * Inga comes into the galley on a similar mission Mar 22 20:55:34 Hello little sister Mar 22 20:56:23 * Inga smiles "Is everything alright? Molly seems out of sorts" Mar 22 20:57:25 Edwards upset her a little... I'll set her mind at ease as soon as I have coffee Mar 22 20:57:58 * Inga nods Mar 22 20:58:09 She seems to be doing well with the nursing Mar 22 20:58:31 * Morgan nods Mar 22 20:58:40 She certainly does. Mar 22 20:59:57 That's good, isn't it? Mar 22 21:00:03 * Morgan nods Mar 22 21:00:27 Absolutely. He's bonding with her very well with it Mar 22 21:00:38 * Inga nods Mar 22 21:00:51 It must make you happy Mar 22 21:01:29 * Morgan nods Mar 22 21:01:42 Yes, it does. It brings back memories that are a little difficult... Mar 22 21:02:46 * Inga is putting together a tray Mar 22 21:02:52 What sort of memories? Mar 22 21:03:12 Dietlinde feeding Jana... that sort of thing Mar 22 21:04:43 Ohhhh... it makes you miss Dietlinde a lot? Mar 22 21:05:27 A bit... but Jana... *he looks at her* I still miss her so very much Mar 22 21:05:47 * Inga puts the tray down and comes to hug him Mar 22 21:06:46 * Morgan wraps his arms around her, resting his face against her hair Mar 22 21:07:44 I think most losses you can start to rebuild around, but probably not a child Mar 22 21:09:56 * Morgan nods, letting her go Mar 22 21:10:07 Sorry... I'm just feeling a bit raw. Molly's mother has been meddling. Mar 22 21:10:52 She's very involved in things. It must be tough for you all... Mar 22 21:11:06 * Morgan nods Mar 22 21:11:39 I think she's trying to get Sacha to call her child Jana. Mar 22 21:11:55 Oh that's not right Mar 22 21:12:05 no. I don't believe so. Mar 22 21:12:17 Why would she do that? Mar 22 21:12:49 Her granddaughter has her daughters name... I suspect she's trying to do something like that with Sacha. Mar 22 21:13:42 I'm sorry, it's not kind to you at all Mar 22 21:13:58 * Morgan sighs Mar 22 21:14:01 I'll be alright Mar 22 21:15:53 Of course you will. Do you need me to watch the children so you can have Molly to yourself? That's what Heinzharold likes when he's sad Mar 22 21:17:33 Its alright, we'll take some time later Mar 22 21:18:31 * Inga goes back to finding cups Mar 22 21:18:49 I'll tell her you'll see her in a while? Mar 22 21:19:16 * Morgan nods Mar 22 21:19:20 please. Mar 22 21:19:47 * Inga nods, still getting her things once his coffee is ready to take with him Mar 22 21:20:38 * Morgan picks up a cup and jug of coffee Mar 22 21:20:42 I'll see you in a while love Mar 22 21:22:49 * Inga nods. The study is quiet still when he gets back Mar 22 21:23:52 * Morgan quickly sets up the mirror to speak to Florrie Mar 22 21:24:03 * Inga is now known as Alice Mar 22 21:25:14 * Alice is the first one he sees, stood a little side on so he can only see her hair, similar to Dietlinde's, and the little feet in woollen booties in her arms Mar 22 21:25:44 * Morgan watches her for a moment before sighing and coughing Mar 22 21:26:50 * Alice turns. She definitely is benefiting from this new life, softer and prettier than when he first met her. She comes to sit down Mar 22 21:27:03 Hello, Morgan, Florrie will be right along Mar 22 21:28:20 * Morgan nods Mar 22 21:28:29 You're looking well Alice. Mar 22 21:30:46 I'm fattening up like a prized heifer. I've not weighed so much since before I got pregnant with Florrie Mar 22 21:32:32 * Morgan smiles Mar 22 21:32:41 It looks like life there agrees with you, thats all Mar 22 21:34:00 * Alice looks Mar 22 21:34:24 We have a good life here Mar 22 21:35:03 Good. It looks like we'll be with you earlier than we planned Mar 22 21:35:14 How soon? Mar 22 21:36:27 About a month sooner than we expected Mar 22 21:36:55 * Alice rolls her eyes "take outside and shoot whoever drew up your charts!" Mar 22 21:37:05 * Morgan laughs Mar 22 21:37:29 Its a bit more complicated than that Mar 22 21:38:44 You cannot shave that amount of time off if the charts were accurate Mar 22 21:40:48 Well, see... there's a society of... no, that'll take too long... the ships magic. By day she's faster than anything on the water. Midnight comes, she turns and she starts moving the way we're heading. We can't stop her, so we take advantage of it. Mar 22 21:41:12 * Alice grimaces Mar 22 21:41:16 At night. Mar 22 21:41:53 Interestingly she doesn't do it where we can bump into things... but out here, there's nothing but ocean for hundreds of miles Mar 22 21:46:25 * Alice nods Mar 22 21:46:57 Even so, that time shouldn't cut you down four weeks Mar 22 21:47:12 * Alice gently bounces the baby Mar 22 21:47:36 Oh, and at night she's faster still. Mar 22 21:49:27 It sounds unnerving but useful Mar 22 21:50:21 Its horrid. Its unnatural. But we have no choice about it, so we may as well make the best of it. We're cutting two weeks off each way Mar 22 21:53:36 * Alice nods Mar 22 21:53:59 I'll prepare for us being away in April as well then Mar 22 21:54:10 * Morgan nods Mar 22 21:54:27 My parents would like to show you and Florrie around Sudlachenburg, where Edward and I are from... Mar 22 21:55:31 * Alice nods Mar 22 21:56:00 I'd like that. He and I are on good terms. We talked each day Mar 22 21:56:16 * Morgan nods Mar 22 21:56:55 So I understand. I'll have to forewarn my former parents in law... given Florrie looks so much like Jana, I want to prepare them Mar 22 21:57:22 * Alice nods Mar 22 21:57:49 It'd be a shock Mar 22 21:59:12 Quite. I would spare them some of that if I can. Mar 22 22:02:07 * Alice nods "I'm happy to do whatever you need us to do. Providing we have somewhere to stay with outdoor space Florrie will be happy Mar 22 22:02:22 * Morgan nods Mar 22 22:02:49 Mother is looking forward to showing her the gardens, but I'm sure Edward has told you. We will be holding a social event while you are with us... Mar 22 22:04:50 * Alice smiles as Florrie comes in, though is less impressed by the nudity "Florrie, put on your dress" Mar 22 22:05:12 F: Ballhead! No dress! Mar 22 22:05:39 * Morgan smiles Mar 22 22:05:47 Hello sweetheart. You're naked. Mar 22 22:06:00 F: Flowers not need clothes Mar 22 22:06:59 We keep the farmhouse warm for Thomas' sake, so this is a common problem! Mar 22 22:07:16 * Morgan nods Mar 22 22:07:44 That makes a certain amount of sense. But I can't let Varick see you wandering about with no clothes on sweetheart Mar 22 22:07:53 F: why? Mar 22 22:08:20 * Morgan looks at Alice Mar 22 22:08:23 Help me out here? Mar 22 22:08:33 * Alice smiles Mar 22 22:09:30 Because Varick is a boy, and you are a girl. You have different parts from him, just like you and Thomas have different parts. That makes children ask questions grown ups don't want to answer Mar 22 22:10:05 F: flowers have boy parts and girl parts, ballhead Mar 22 22:10:20 Do they? Mar 22 22:10:42 *Florrie nods, going off to get her dress* Mar 22 22:11:05 * Alice smiles "Varick's at that curious age now?" Mar 22 22:11:11 * Morgan nods Mar 22 22:11:14 Getting that way, yes Mar 22 22:11:21 * Alice nods Mar 22 22:11:26 [blossom, Florrie would like to see Varick] Mar 22 22:11:42 [shall I bring Amir too?] Mar 22 22:12:08 [please] Mar 22 22:12:41 I believe in honesty from an early age, before they find out these things from older grooms and farmhands Mar 22 22:12:59 * Morgan nods Mar 22 22:13:17 That works... I've had to try to explain how babies are made... its... daunting Mar 22 22:14:04 It's a problem when you grow up noble, definitely Mar 22 22:15:01 * Morgan nods Mar 22 22:15:25 I'm determined that won't be something my children are ignorant to Mar 22 22:16:17 * Alice smiles slightly Mar 22 22:16:37 A cousin to remind them that the Vaticine method is not foolproof Mar 22 22:16:51 * Morgan nods Mar 22 22:16:53 Indeed Mar 22 22:17:17 What is the social gathering? Mar 22 22:17:39 *Florrie comes in, sitting up beside Alice fully dressed Mar 22 22:18:43 Varick is being baptised into my faith... given our titles and positions, its a good opportunity to start building influence... Mar 22 22:19:01 * Alice nods Mar 22 22:19:34 Edward has made mention of that being a goal of his for... *she tilts her head towards Florrie* Mar 22 22:20:07 Oh? And how do you feel about that? Mar 22 22:22:58 I'm not in favour of it as things stand. Edward has big hopes Mar 22 22:23:39 Perhaps I can be some sort of sounding board about it? Mar 22 22:25:26 It's not needed at present, but thanks. He's not pressuring me Mar 22 22:25:58 * Morgan nods Mar 22 22:26:00 Very well Mar 22 22:27:07 F: where Varick? Mar 22 22:27:27 On his way sweetheart, with someone else I'd like you to meet Mar 22 22:28:27 *Molly ushers Varick in, Amir on her hip* Mar 22 22:28:59 Ah, here we are Mar 22 22:29:39 *Varick comes to sit on Morgan's lap* Look Vati, there's baby Thomas Mar 22 22:30:07 F: *she peers at the mirror* Where Vati? Mar 22 22:30:33 * Morgan glances at Alice Mar 22 22:30:36 Not slowworm? Mar 22 22:30:47 *Molly sits beside them* Mar 22 22:30:52 It varies Mar 22 22:31:58 * Morgan nods slightly, cuddling Varick Mar 22 22:33:15 F: *she points at Amir* who that? Mar 22 22:33:29 V: That's Amir, he's my brother Mar 22 22:33:50 * Alice 's frown is very brief Mar 22 22:33:55 [direct, to the point] Mar 22 22:34:09 [the cat is out of the bag] Mar 22 22:34:24 Alice... I saw that. Whats on your mind? Mar 22 22:35:03 Is this the boy you rescued... not a by-blow? Mar 22 22:35:16 * Morgan nods Mar 22 22:35:25 Your first assertion is correct Mar 22 22:36:05 V: He's going to stay with us until we are men, and then he'll be my best man when I get married to my human wife Mar 22 22:36:22 [oh god...] Mar 22 22:36:30 Your -human- wife? Mar 22 22:37:15 V: And Captain Ulysses will be my best man when I marry my cat wife, because he is a cat. When I marry my wolf wife, I don't know who my best man might be Mar 22 22:37:45 F: Only one wife! Mar 22 22:39:00 V: No, my sort-of-Uncle Ivan had a human wife and a wolf wife but his human wife died Mar 22 22:39:30 [well... thats going to be a long explanation] Mar 22 22:39:37 F: No wolf, only wife. *she folds her arms conclusively* Mar 22 22:39:58 [oh yes] Mar 22 22:40:35 *Amir turns towards Molly, trying to stick his head into her dress* Mar 22 22:41:06 [I'm not sure which of your sons is making more mischief!] Mar 22 22:41:42 * Morgan taps Varick lightly on the shoulder Mar 22 22:41:54 Why don't you tell Florrie about what you've been learning about Capperlucia Mar 22 22:42:08 *he does so* Mar 22 22:42:19 They're creative at his age Mar 22 22:42:52 Don't think I've ever been that creative Mar 22 22:44:32 * Alice smiles Mar 22 22:44:52 The baby is adopted now? Mar 22 22:45:14 Yes, he is Mar 22 22:45:24 *Molly Is trying to get Amir's hands out of her neckline* Mar 22 22:45:33 Still doesn't quite explain the frown, though... Mar 22 22:46:00 It sounded like he might be a surprise from the past, like Florrie Mar 22 22:46:29 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 22 22:46:46 No Mar 22 22:48:17 * Alice nods, watching Amir Mar 22 22:48:30 He looks hungry Mar 22 22:49:13 M: he's been fed several times already! Mar 22 22:50:52 Like a bottomless pit Mar 22 22:52:44 It might be cluster feeding, if you're newly nursing as it looks? Mar 22 22:53:06 [that's unnerving, is it that obvious?] Mar 22 22:53:34 [to a mother perhaps] Mar 22 22:53:58 M: I've never heard of that? *she looks at Morgan* Mar 22 22:54:26 No, I can't say I have Mar 22 22:55:09 You might have seen it though, before a growth spurt or after an illness in Mother or child? They nurse little and often Mar 22 22:56:24 * Morgan nods Mar 22 22:56:31 Yes, now you mention it... Mar 22 22:58:12 It's to increase the amount, that's all Mar 22 22:58:27 M: *she smiles* thank you, Alice Mar 22 23:00:25 * Morgan smiles slightly Mar 22 23:02:05 The only thing to do is let them until it passes, but as you probably remember, Morgan, it does pass Mar 22 23:02:21 * Morgan nods Mar 22 23:02:23 Eventually Mar 22 23:05:00 It feels like forever though! *she smiles, watching Florrie fondly. It's odd to think that the sight she would have looked down on during this cluster feeding would have been so similar to that he and Dietlinde had, their babies so close to identical* Mar 22 23:07:28 * Morgan frowns briefly before sipping his coffee Mar 22 23:08:52 *the others chat a little while, but Molly eventually excuses herself, and Alice says she needs to go before Elsie and James return, leaving Morgan to address any last bits he needs to* Mar 22 23:10:01 * Morgan spends a moment sending his love to Florrie before bidding them farewell Mar 22 23:11:36 *they're soon gone, and Varick goes to his room to find the cat* Mar 22 23:11:40 * Alice is now known as Molly Mar 22 23:13:20 * Molly sits on the window seat and undoes her bodice before pushing down her shift beneath her breast, a struggle whilst Amir is pawing at her. She giggles "determined, isn't he?!" Mar 22 23:13:50 * Morgan nods Mar 22 23:14:12 Very. I don't know if its a result of him being fed the goats milk or if he's about to grow suddenly Mar 22 23:17:23 * Molly gets him into a good position, shoes off and knees drawn up to help support him. The light isn't quite right yet, but very soon it will turn golden, making the view of them even more beautiful. She sighs, smiling a little, and strokes Amir's hair "there now... that's better, isn't it?" Mar 22 23:19:15 * Morgan looks at her intently, taking in the details Mar 22 23:19:54 * Molly glances at him, smiling Mar 22 23:20:06 Sorry, were you hoping I'd express? Mar 22 23:20:40 No love, just... taking it in Mar 22 23:22:20 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 22 23:25:24 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)