**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat May 27 00:00:27 2023 May 27 00:00:27 * Seb nods, going into the house further, leaving Morgan with the sleeping child May 27 00:00:54 * Morgan carries her towards his room May 27 00:02:35 *it's very basic, containing almost no personal effects. She doesn't wake even when he unlocks it* May 27 00:03:34 * Morgan sets her gently on the bed, covering her before finding paper to sketch on May 27 00:04:40 *he finds some. She stays asleep, obviously tired out* May 27 00:05:06 * Morgan sets to drawing a likeness of Molly May 27 00:05:46 *it gives him a feeling of deja vu that he just can't place* May 27 00:06:08 * Morgan frowns, looking round before carrying on May 27 00:07:49 *he manages it without incident* May 27 00:08:29 * Morgan writes her name on the top of it before trying to get comfortable on the floor to doze May 27 00:09:36 *it's not comfortable, and it's cold* May 27 00:10:24 * Morgan sighs, resigned to staying awake May 27 00:11:33 *the time ticks on, the girl identical to his daughter waking an hour later from a nightmare screaming* May 27 00:11:58 * Morgan sits on the bed, pulling her to him, speaking softly May 27 00:12:03 Its alright, its just a dream May 27 00:14:44 *she sobs for quiet some time before her tired little body just shudders now and then, so tired and wrung out* May 27 00:15:05 * Morgan rocks her sadly, murmuring quietly to her the whole time May 27 00:16:49 *she eventually falls asleep again* May 27 00:17:29 * Morgan keeps hold of her, closing his eyes May 27 00:19:43 *he wakes at half after four, and for the first time since the night before they died, he has had no nightmares. She is snuggled into him just as Jana used to* May 27 00:20:40 * Morgan carefully gets up, keeping her wrapped up and carrying her downstairs to meet Seb May 27 00:21:46 * Seb and his uncle, an older man in his seventies but looking quite sprightly, are waiting May 27 00:22:15 * Morgan hands over the sketch May 27 00:23:35 * Seb looks at it, smiling slightly. The other man shakes his head slightly May 27 00:23:49 L: This woman... she is local? May 27 00:24:04 * Morgan nods May 27 00:24:09 She has ties to the area, yes May 27 00:25:00 *Leopold continues to look* Those eyes... what do you know of her family? May 27 00:25:14 * Morgan shrugs May 27 00:25:18 Basically nothing. May 27 00:25:48 * Seb and his uncle look at each other May 27 00:26:39 L: She is a descendant of the woman we're looking for... maybe even my descendant... May 27 00:27:16 * Seb nods "And they think she is a witch" May 27 00:27:26 What am I missing here? May 27 00:28:16 L: I am looking for my descendants. This woman's eyes are identical to the eyes of the woman I left with child May 27 00:28:40 I see. Then it is in your own interests to retrieve her May 27 00:29:00 L: It is, very much. May 27 00:29:33 * Morgan nods, looking down at the girl May 27 00:29:49 *Florrie is still asleep* May 27 00:30:38 L: Are there any indications that she might be a witch? May 27 00:31:38 Not that I've seen... the idiots that went before me were... lets say charmed into inaction... May 27 00:33:37 L: *he smiles* so she's charming... May 27 00:33:54 I suppose so May 27 00:34:01 * Seb is still looking at the sketch "she is beautiful" May 27 00:35:28 * Morgan shrugs May 27 00:36:20 Can't say I noticed May 27 00:37:46 Are you staying or coming? May 27 00:38:15 Staying. The last thing this one needs is to be dragged across the country right now May 27 00:38:34 * Seb nods "Uncle?" May 27 00:38:57 L: I will get a bag *he goes to do so* May 27 00:39:58 * Seb looks to Morgan, smiling "When I have rescued her, I will write to let you know how we will reunite them" May 27 00:40:31 * Morgan nods May 27 00:40:33 Alright May 27 00:40:59 I suspect they will end up in Insel with my family May 27 00:41:25 It would make sense. To a point. May 27 00:41:39 * Seb nods May 27 00:42:04 I am sure she will want her daughter back as soon as she can. Don't go getting too attached! May 27 00:42:18 jts May 27 00:42:23 It is not quite so simple May 27 00:42:44 There is something between you and her Mother? May 27 00:43:08 No. Molly is not her birth mother. She is, essentially, adopted May 27 00:43:24 And the problem...? May 27 00:43:56 * Morgan watches him, obviously weighing him up May 27 00:44:14 * Seb doesn't look uncomfortable at it at all May 27 00:44:41 She is my kin May 27 00:45:24 But you cannot wed her mother to keep the girl with you? May 27 00:45:45 She'd be better off away from me... May 27 00:46:14 Then letting her go will be in her best interest May 27 00:46:22 maybe May 27 00:46:43 * Seb looks at him May 27 00:47:24 I don't want to tread on toes here. If you might want to make a family there, I need to know before I go May 27 00:48:09 Its complicated. If... if my family encounter them, she intends to tell them this little one is my child May 27 00:48:26 * Seb nods May 27 00:48:32 Then you should wed her May 27 00:49:47 I can't May 27 00:50:05 Why? You are not married. May 27 00:51:09 I am a widower... I am still very much in love with my wife and I intend to see her, and my daughter, soon. May 27 00:51:53 I suppose it is futile to argue with that? May 27 00:52:28 * Morgan looks down at the girl May 27 00:52:33 I... I'm not sure. May 27 00:52:47 * Seb thinks for a minute May 27 00:52:56 You say she is adopted? May 27 00:53:11 Her birth mother died... Molly took her on May 27 00:53:19 Then you only need to have been involved with her birth mother, not her mother now? May 27 00:53:57 * Morgan shrugs May 27 00:54:33 What I intend to do when I get there is tell them she is my wife. May 27 00:55:00 Why? May 27 00:58:42 Because if she and I have a De Futuro betrothal, she is my wife by God, and an Eisen citizen May 27 00:59:03 And safe from Avalonian persecution... May 27 00:59:17 * Seb nods May 27 00:59:25 * Morgan nods May 27 00:59:28 Clever May 27 00:59:34 Indeed. She would be exiled, which suits us all May 27 01:01:39 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 27 01:50:11 * Seb has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 27 14:23:16 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 27 16:17:13 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 27 17:08:26 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 27 20:41:37 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined May 27 20:42:11 * MollyK is now known as Seb May 27 20:42:32 I suppose it would... you'd be responsible for raising this one... May 27 20:42:49 * Seb nods May 27 20:43:14 I like children. I've always planned on having a big family one day May 27 20:44:00 I'll try to avoid getting myself killed until this is resolved May 27 20:44:12 * Seb nods May 27 20:44:34 Thank you. I am sure she will be grateful that her daughter has been kept safe May 27 20:45:07 * Morgan nods, looking down at Florrie May 27 20:45:51 *she is so lovely fast asleep* May 27 20:46:40 You'll go see HeinzHarold once you return? May 27 20:47:01 Or invite him to Insel, yes May 27 20:47:49 * Morgan nods May 27 20:47:56 I might have you carry a message to him May 27 20:48:22 I can do that May 27 20:49:05 * Morgan nods May 27 20:49:13 I'll compose one and wait for your word May 27 20:49:19 * Seb pulls his coat on "why not see him yourself?" May 27 20:50:18 * Morgan shakes his head May 27 20:50:32 I can't. It'd weaken my resolve to what I must do May 27 20:51:20 I don't understand that. You wife's life was tragically cut short, how would you honour her by throwing your own away? May 27 20:51:49 I wouldn't. I'd be -with- her May 27 20:55:40 Would she want you to not live the life you naturally have left then? May 27 20:56:39 * Morgan shrugs May 27 20:56:42 She'd not want to be dead May 27 20:58:32 Of course, but that's not a choice she made, I assume? This is a choice for you. May 27 20:59:51 Molly thinks I should stay around for this one... but I will not be needed anyway May 27 21:00:39 A child is a good reason to live... I could find you work, unless you have sworn off sailing May 27 21:01:43 I'll consider it May 27 21:03:20 * Seb nods May 27 21:03:35 Do you have any message for me to pass to her? May 27 21:04:01 Only that I will keep Florrie safe until they can be reunited May 27 21:05:42 * Seb nods "it is possible this won't work. I might not get to her in time. What do you intend to do about the girl then?" May 27 21:06:33 You're a man of Eisen... if you cannot get ahead of them and retrieve her from Avalonians, there is no hope for my homeland May 27 21:08:33 * Seb nods May 27 21:08:40 We will do our best May 27 21:09:35 Send word as soon as you can, we'll arrange to meet May 27 21:10:50 * Seb nods, and when his uncle arrives they go May 27 21:11:30 * Morgan takes the sleeping girl back to his room, letting her sleep a while longer May 27 21:13:19 *he wakes up with half an hour until his next watch* May 27 21:14:20 * Morgan grumbles, getting himself ready, getting coffee and going up on deck for his watch May 27 21:16:45 *it looks like rain, They're now in the channel between Montaigne and Avalon. The sun rises behind the dark clouds when they set sail, and by the time he's handing off to Claudia he is wet* May 27 21:17:53 I don't wish to alarm you... its raining May 27 21:19:02 * Seb smiles "I know" May 27 21:19:08 * Seb is now known as Claudia May 27 21:19:22 Being that observant, you could make a ships captain May 27 21:19:44 A bit more observant and so could you! May 27 21:21:20 No... I think I'm more Lieutenant-commander sort of level May 27 21:22:49 * Claudia shrugs "we've not sunk yet" May 27 21:23:15 * Morgan nods May 27 21:25:04 I'm gonn' go get some sleep. Back on shift in a few hours May 27 21:26:08 * Claudia nods "everything alright?" May 27 21:26:35 * Morgan shrugs May 27 21:26:40 The usual May 27 21:27:54 * Claudia nods "get some rest" May 27 21:28:29 * Morgan nods, nudging her before going down to his study with a fresh cup of coffee May 27 21:30:54 *The bedroom door is open. Molly is in the process of getting dressed* May 27 21:32:56 * Morgan leans on the door, yawning May 27 21:33:01 mornin' May 27 21:33:37 * Claudia smiles, in the middle of lacing up her corset May 27 21:33:43 * Claudia is now known as Molly May 27 21:34:17 Mmhmm, that is what I like to see in the morning, you looking ready for bed May 27 21:34:30 * Morgan smiles slightly May 27 21:34:45 I just need an hour or so May 27 21:36:56 Oh really? Not three? *she smirks, clearly teasing him* May 27 21:37:08 Don't have time for that May 27 21:40:18 * Molly tries to work out when he is next working May 27 21:41:04 Midday love May 27 21:41:19 You barely have time to breathe! May 27 21:42:27 * Morgan nods May 27 21:42:36 Did you make arrangements with Edward for me to speak with him? May 27 21:44:53 * Molly nods May 27 21:45:00 Half after six this evening May 27 21:45:18 * Morgan nods, moving to sit on the bed May 27 21:46:27 I'll dress in the other room so you can sleep May 27 21:46:56 No, its fine... I'm not overly keen to sleep anyway May 27 21:48:17 Would you like me to just lay with you until they wake? May 27 21:50:00 If you like love May 27 21:50:30 * Molly comes to lie beside him May 27 21:50:37 It was a bad night? May 27 21:50:45 It wasn't great May 27 21:52:53 Would you like a hug, my love? May 27 21:53:23 * Morgan nods May 27 21:53:25 Yes please May 27 21:55:25 * Molly moves to do so May 27 21:55:53 We don't need to talk if you do not wish to May 27 21:57:38 * Morgan yawns, leaning into her May 27 21:57:43 Its a lot to talk about May 27 21:58:24 * Molly kisses his forehead May 27 21:58:45 Just rest, my love, I am here May 27 21:58:58 * Morgan nods, closing his eyes May 27 22:02:02 *he falls asleep, but he doesn't dream that again. Instead he dreams they're at Hafenlohr in the morning room, and she's pregnant and reclining on a couch whilst he uses his fingers to make her come whilst they kiss, in a hurry as Adalbrecht and Verity are due to arrive very soon. In reality, Molly gently shakes his shoulder* my love... May 27 22:02:21 Mmm? May 27 22:03:28 You were asleep May 27 22:03:42 * Morgan nods May 27 22:03:49 Was ok. What time is it? May 27 22:06:12 Quarter before nine May 27 22:06:28 * Morgan nods, yawning May 27 22:06:30 That'll do I suppose May 27 22:07:40 * Molly kisses him May 27 22:07:55 Sleep longer if you wish, but I need to feed Emil May 27 22:08:12 No, I'll be alright May 27 22:09:39 * Molly nods, squeezing him before letting go May 27 22:10:27 Will you be here tonight? You are finishing at six and then back at four? May 27 22:11:22 * Morgan nods May 27 22:11:23 Aye May 27 22:12:29 * Molly smiles warmly May 27 22:12:32 Oh good! May 27 22:13:17 * Morgan smiles, getting up off the bed May 27 22:14:58 I will look forward to it May 27 22:15:44 * Morgan nods, stretching and twisting May 27 22:16:36 Its not long now May 27 22:16:59 Maybe it will be later? *she giggles* May 27 22:18:22 Depends how tired I am May 27 22:18:40 * Molly nods May 27 22:19:28 *Varick comes wandering in, seeing Molly half dressed "were you making babies?!" May 27 22:19:48 * Morgan shakes his head May 27 22:19:57 Mama was cuddling me to make me feel better after a bad dream May 27 22:21:29 *Varick comes to cuddle him* was it scary monsters? May 27 22:21:49 I suppose May 27 22:23:39 * Molly gets her dress on May 27 22:23:46 V: Can you play today? May 27 22:24:42 For a little bit... I have to go to work at midday May 27 22:25:31 *Varick sighs* but soon you can be here properly? May 27 22:26:27 Another couple of days is all May 27 22:29:17 *Varick looks pleased* I like it more when you can just be our Vati May 27 22:29:35 * Morgan pulls him into a cuddle May 27 22:29:56 I know... not long now. Need to make the things for Sascha and Otto on the way home May 27 22:33:25 We saw Mattias yesterday May 27 22:34:08 Oh? Bet he's growing May 27 22:35:49 * Molly smiles "a surprising amount in ten days" May 27 22:36:06 * Morgan nods May 27 22:36:07 That happens May 27 22:38:13 V: Aunt Jarvie isn't feeding him like Mama feeds Emil, he has a nurse that's wet May 27 22:38:27 * Molly smiles at Morgan a moment May 27 22:39:06 Oh really? May 27 22:39:50 V: Maybe she can feed Emil too May 27 22:40:32 No, I don't think so May 27 22:41:38 * Molly smiles "I am quite happy feeding him myself, Mauschen" May 27 22:44:38 V: okay. Emil is awake, he's taking his nappy cloth off May 27 22:45:03 Oh that'll be messy May 27 22:45:56 * Molly sighs, heading that way "I dread to think!" May 27 22:46:24 *Varick giggles, whispering* I was just playing a joke, he can't untie yet! May 27 22:46:36 * Morgan smiles, following her as far as the main study May 27 22:48:45 * Molly goes right on through. Varick waits beside Morgan May 27 22:48:49 B: Fly! May 27 22:50:01 * Morgan looks at Varick May 27 22:50:04 We just open the window? May 27 22:50:16 *he nods* May 27 22:51:38 * Morgan nods, moving to open the window May 27 22:51:42 Come back safe Bir... May 27 22:52:18 *Bir flies out happily* May 27 22:52:31 V: She doesn't make a mess now she flies May 27 22:52:44 * Morgan nods May 27 22:52:49 I just worry about her thats all May 27 22:54:48 V: Birds are meant to fly, like people are meant to love May 27 22:55:23 Is that so? May 27 22:56:49 *he nods sagely* May 27 22:57:18 * Morgan nods, leaning on the couch so he can watch her fly May 27 23:00:56 *Bir looks to be having a good time out there, her colourful feathers radiant in the son* May 27 23:18:03 She looks happy May 27 23:18:14 * Molly is now known as Varick May 27 23:18:20 She likes to fly May 27 23:19:05 * Morgan nods May 27 23:19:10 I can't blame her May 27 23:20:39 I wish I could fly May 27 23:20:48 * Morgan nods May 27 23:20:49 Me too May 27 23:22:03 But you did fly! May 27 23:22:17 * Morgan nods May 27 23:22:20 It was incredible May 27 23:23:27 Will you ever go on a dragon again? May 27 23:24:27 I doubt it May 27 23:25:37 Will you be sad? May 27 23:26:01 * Morgan shrugs May 27 23:26:04 A little bit perhaps May 27 23:30:35 What if we go back down one day to see Kae'Lani and we can all ride on them May 27 23:31:37 That'd be nice wouldn't it May 27 23:36:41 * Varick nods May 27 23:37:01 I wish she could have lived with us May 27 23:37:22 The dragon? May 27 23:38:21 * Varick laughs May 27 23:38:31 No, KaeLani! May 27 23:39:42 Ah. She has responsibilities there when she grows up May 27 23:43:01 * Varick nods May 27 23:43:03 Just like me May 27 23:43:27 * Morgan nods May 27 23:43:28 And me May 27 23:44:03 Not Emil though May 27 23:44:42 Not at the moment... but we don't know what the future holds May 27 23:46:56 He doesn't have any land May 27 23:47:12 No... but I've got a lot... and a fleet May 27 23:50:48 But we'll have other babies. Who will look after Emil as a man? May 27 23:51:14 We'll make sure he'll be alright... he'll have all of his brothers and sisters May 27 23:53:06 Okay, Vati May 27 23:54:33 * Morgan nods, looking for the bird May 27 23:55:29 *Bir is flying back to the window* May 27 23:56:02 * Morgan makes room for her