**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Jun 27 00:22:49 2023 Jun 27 00:22:49 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 27 16:13:44 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 27 18:46:00 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 27 18:46:15 * MollyK is now known as Varick Jun 27 18:47:16 But that's not how you have to get better, Vati. You have to feel it until it gets smaller and smaller, and then the hole in your chest is just a dent, and then one day, it's just a normal chest again Jun 27 18:47:58 * Morgan nods Jun 27 18:48:06 Yes, you're right... Jun 27 18:50:01 * Varick nods, smiling Jun 27 18:50:08 Mine's a normal chest now Jun 27 18:50:20 * Morgan smiles broadly, pulling him close again Jun 27 18:50:24 I'm so happy to hear that Jun 27 18:50:49 * Varick hugs him "I filled it with all Mama's chocolate cake" Jun 27 18:51:01 * Morgan laughs hard Jun 27 18:51:16 You are extremely witty Jun 27 18:51:45 No, I'm handsome. It's handsome for boys, and pretty for girls Jun 27 18:52:24 * Morgan pulls a face, letting him go Jun 27 18:52:28 Shall we go see mama? Jun 27 18:53:57 * Varick nods Jun 27 18:54:14 Ok Vati... do you still have a hole? Jun 27 18:55:52 * Morgan nods Jun 27 18:55:56 Yes, I do Jun 27 18:57:10 Is it getting smaller? Jun 27 18:57:16 * Morgan nods Jun 27 18:57:18 Overall, yes Jun 27 18:58:43 * Varick nods, smiling Jun 27 18:58:58 Is it from all Mama's cake? Jun 27 19:00:13 Its from the love I get from you and Emil, and mama, and the others Jun 27 19:00:57 * Varick nods Jun 27 19:01:00 Okay Jun 27 19:02:29 * Morgan smiles, getting up Jun 27 19:04:04 * Varick goes in, sitting beside Emil on the floor whilst Molly changes the baby. Emil babbles to Varick who talks back to him. Molly smiles, watching them Jun 27 19:04:18 [do they make you broody?] Jun 27 19:04:39 [No... not even slightly. Not at all. Can we have another yet?] Jun 27 19:05:42 *Molly smiles* [give them some snacks, lock them in here, and we will start that right now on the desk!] Jun 27 19:06:27 [it is not time yet] Jun 27 19:07:12 [no, it's a few hours til quiet time] *she manages to stick her tongue out at him without the children noticing* Jun 27 19:07:38 * Morgan smiles slightly, fetching his coffee Jun 27 19:10:06 * Varick picks Emil up, taking him into the other room. Bir gets let out, Ulysses filches some of Morgan's breakfast, and soon Heinzharold, Inga, Uinise, James, Elsie and Thomas have joined them, the study busy. From the window he can see the beach of Morgan's Rock where the ketch already waits. The day is grey but dry. Jun 27 19:10:11 Molly Jun 27 19:12:01 Elsie... are you nervous about leaving? Jun 27 19:12:56 E: *she smiles* No, not at all Jun 27 19:13:07 * Varick is now known as Elsie Jun 27 19:13:30 No? That surprises me Jun 27 19:18:49 * Elsie smiles Jun 27 19:19:30 I've got James and Thomas, and Theresa sounds nice. I will adapt to that life there Jun 27 19:20:07 * Morgan nods Jun 27 19:24:00 I don't know where we are to live though Jun 27 19:24:25 * Morgan nids Jun 27 19:24:38 I think I need to speak with James about it Jun 27 19:24:59 * Elsie nods Jun 27 19:25:24 He'll want to be working Jun 27 19:25:58 * Morgan nods Jun 27 19:26:31 I imagine so Jun 27 19:28:24 * Elsie rocks her baby gently Jun 27 19:28:32 We're all so lucky Jun 27 19:29:19 Lucky? Jun 27 19:30:41 To be here and together Jun 27 19:30:57 I think more than luck it is what you both deserve Jun 27 19:34:22 * Elsie smiles Jun 27 19:34:43 We were very blessed to be brought together Jun 27 19:39:19 I was thinking that time spent with Witts, so you are both working in a similar manner might be worth arranging Jun 27 19:40:22 *James nods* where is he? Jun 27 19:40:57 Freiburg Jun 27 19:42:51 J: When do you want me to do that? Jun 27 19:43:08 We've got a few days to sort it out Jun 27 19:44:23 Will we have time to get married first? Jun 27 19:45:00 * Morgan looks to her, seriously Jun 27 19:45:14 Even if we didn't, I would -make- time. Its important. Jun 27 19:49:42 * Elsie smiles "it won't be anything fancy, and Thomas and I will get baptised the same day" Jun 27 19:50:04 * Morgan nods Jun 27 19:50:11 You are to be Vaticine Jun 27 19:53:03 * Elsie nods Jun 27 19:53:14 I've learnt all my rosary Jun 27 19:53:24 * Morgan nods Jun 27 19:53:28 Takes a while, doesn't it Jun 27 19:53:33 * Elsie nods Jun 27 19:53:40 It's peaceful though Jun 27 19:54:07 * Morgan shrugs Jun 27 19:54:14 I suppose Jun 27 19:56:37 My father was a vicar in the Church Of Avalon Jun 27 19:57:24 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jun 27 19:59:53 J: I uhh... I haven't asked his permission Jun 27 20:00:43 Her fathers? Jun 27 20:01:17 J: *he nods* Jun 27 20:01:23 I know it's tradition Jun 27 20:02:08 Left it a bit late... Jun 27 20:02:36 I don't want him knowing about my life now Jun 27 20:03:09 Being in love and getting married? Jun 27 20:03:39 And having Thomas Jun 27 20:03:58 You don't want him knowing about that... Jun 27 20:04:51 No. They didn't care before, so I don't want Thomas exposed to them Jun 27 20:05:17 Ah. I understand. Jun 27 20:06:40 J: sometimes living with nuns is easier Jun 27 20:07:04 I'll take your word for that I think Jun 27 20:07:52 * Elsie smiles Jun 27 20:08:05 Don't you like nuns? Jun 27 20:09:12 I've not had -that- much to do with them... but the ones I've dealt with were not... particularly kindly Jun 27 20:10:01 HH: nuns like me Jun 27 20:10:30 Thats because they think you're sweet and innocent and stupid Jun 27 20:10:30 *Inga rolls her eyes* All women like you. Jun 27 20:12:07 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jun 27 20:13:52 *HH puts on the act* I just have a few lil questions for them Jun 27 20:14:19 * Morgan watches him for a moment before rolling his eyes Jun 27 20:15:03 *HH bats his eyelids at Morgan* Jun 27 20:16:08 * Elsie looks at Morgan "he'd have been popular in my old job. Lots of men would pick him with that expression" Jun 27 20:16:24 * Morgan smirks Jun 27 20:16:38 I'm sure his experience would help in that regard too Jun 27 20:17:12 Experience Jun 27 20:17:15 ? Jun 27 20:17:21 HH: shuddup. Jun 27 20:17:50 * Morgan chuckles, sipping his coffee Jun 27 20:19:21 *they moor up at the island not long later* Jun 27 20:19:42 * Morgan excuses himself, going up on deck Jun 27 20:21:28 *he sees Florrie running and playing on the beach* Jun 27 20:22:10 * Morgan heads down Jun 27 20:22:30 * Elsie is now known as Florrie Jun 27 20:22:46 * Florrie picks at the pebbles Jun 27 20:23:02 Hello sweetheart Jun 27 20:25:19 * Florrie stands up "ballhead!" Jun 27 20:26:06 Miss me? Jun 27 20:29:07 * Florrie hugs his legs Jun 27 20:29:22 Miss Ballhead, see daddy Jun 27 20:29:40 * Morgan nods, picking her up to hug her Jun 27 20:29:51 Going to see my uncle first... see his plants Jun 27 20:31:29 * Florrie hugs him Jun 27 20:31:35 Big plants? Jun 27 20:31:57 I don't know, I haven't seen them. He's got something called a hot house for plants that don't normally grow here Jun 27 20:33:44 House got fire in? Jun 27 20:34:03 I don't know how it works Jun 27 20:35:41 Where's your mama? I need to talk to her Jun 27 20:39:18 * Florrie points toward Alice, whose flaxen hair is blowing in the breeze as she carries two large bags towards the Rose Jun 27 20:40:19 * Morgan nods, heading for her to help her Jun 27 20:41:27 * Florrie is now known as Alice Jun 27 20:41:32 * Alice smiles Jun 27 20:41:41 Hello, Morgan, how are you? Jun 27 20:42:05 I'm well, Alice. You? Let me help you with those... Jun 27 20:43:17 * Alice nods. They swap Florrie for the bags Jun 27 20:43:39 I'm ready. Have you spoken to Edward today? Jun 27 20:44:29 Not yet, no... have you? Jun 27 20:48:00 This morning, yes Jun 27 20:48:20 Is he alright? Jun 27 20:48:45 He seems a bit quiet Jun 27 20:49:35 * Morgan frowns Jun 27 20:49:44 I'll leave a note to speak to him later Jun 27 20:51:12 * Alice nods Jun 27 20:51:17 Thanks Jun 27 20:51:38 I've got some goats and chickens onboard... do you want them here? Jun 27 20:52:05 * Alice nods Jun 27 20:52:39 That'd be good, I'll get someone to come and get them, if someone can watch Florrie while I do? Jun 27 20:52:45 * Morgan nods Jun 27 20:52:48 Of course Jun 27 20:54:40 [Could you put a note on Edwards mirror that I want to speak to him today] Jun 27 20:55:30 I was wondering... how long do you think the little miss will need to settle in before meeting him? Jun 27 20:56:17 [I will] Jun 27 20:56:25 I'm not sure Jun 27 20:57:44 * Morgan nods Jun 27 20:57:48 I was worried you'd say that Jun 27 20:59:47 It's hard to say Jun 27 21:01:30 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:01:47 He wants as much time as possible with her, understandably Jun 27 21:01:54 * Alice nods Jun 27 21:02:02 I get that Jun 27 21:02:53 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:02:56 Its difficult Jun 27 21:05:17 * Alice heads on board, touching the horse shoe and getting Florrie to do the same Jun 27 21:05:28 It's tough to know what is best Jun 27 21:05:45 * Morgan nods, doing the same Jun 27 21:05:54 Yes, it is. Jun 27 21:08:22 * Alice puts Florrie down "Can you be good for your uncle?" Jun 27 21:08:44 F: *she looks around, looking for someone* Jun 27 21:09:23 Who you looking for sweetheart? Jun 27 21:09:41 F: who uncle? Jun 27 21:10:06 Thats me... I'm your daddy's brother, it means I'm your uncle Jun 27 21:10:20 F: you ballhead Jun 27 21:11:01 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:12:09 F: be good for ballhead Jun 27 21:14:07 * Morgan smiles Jun 27 21:14:10 Good girl Jun 27 21:15:41 * Alice goes back to the beach, Florrie looks around Jun 27 21:15:45 Nice ship big Jun 27 21:15:50 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:16:04 I like it. Shall we go put your things in a cabin then go see Varick? Jun 27 21:16:19 * Alice is now known as Florrie Jun 27 21:16:25 * Florrie nods Jun 27 21:16:38 See babies and Varick Jun 27 21:16:44 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:16:54 Now do you think you and your mama want to share a cabin? Jun 27 21:17:03 Bed? Jun 27 21:17:29 I've got rooms with two beds in them... or you can have one each... Jun 27 21:17:38 Okay Jun 27 21:18:05 * Morgan leads her down below deck, taking her to a cabin with two separate beds Jun 27 21:18:16 Lets leave your things in here, then you and your mama can sort it out later Jun 27 21:20:00 * Florrie goes down the stairs on her bum, just like Jana had recent learned to Jun 27 21:20:53 [can you warn HeinzHarold I'm bringing Florrie in] Jun 27 21:21:06 [of course] Jun 27 21:21:09 * Morgan puts the bags on a bed, looking to Florrie Jun 27 21:21:16 Lets go see the others shall we Jun 27 21:21:31 * Florrie goes along beside him Jun 27 21:21:36 Where plants? Jun 27 21:21:48 In my study Jun 27 21:22:06 * Florrie nods, walking beside him Jun 27 21:24:27 * Morgan takes her to the study, opening the door to let her in Jun 27 21:24:56 * Florrie looks at all the people within before hiding behind Morgan Jun 27 21:25:20 Sorry sweetheart, I should have told you... but you know everyone here, don't you? Jun 27 21:26:14 * Florrie stays behind him. It's only Uinise she doesn't know, but it's still quite a few people Jun 27 21:26:42 * Morgan crouches, turning to her, shielding her Jun 27 21:26:59 Shall we go in to Varicks room and get him to come in so you can see him? Jun 27 21:27:44 * Florrie nods, holding on to him Jun 27 21:28:07 * Morgan nods, picking her up and moving to Varicks room, calling to him as he goes Jun 27 21:28:39 * Florrie looks around, eyes wide Jun 27 21:28:43 Toys Jun 27 21:29:07 A few, yes Jun 27 21:29:12 Play? Jun 27 21:29:52 If you like Jun 27 21:30:32 * Florrie starts getting toys from a box, sitting on the floor with them. Varick comes in Jun 27 21:30:45 Play Varick. Jun 27 21:31:00 *Varick looks at Morgan, shrugging* can I? Jun 27 21:31:46 Of course Jun 27 21:32:37 *Varick sits to play with Florrie. From the other room, he can hear Emil cry* Jun 27 21:32:58 [is everything alright?] Jun 27 21:33:24 [he wants to be with Varick] Jun 27 21:33:47 Florrie... would it be alright for Molly to come in with Emil? Jun 27 21:33:57 * Florrie nods Jun 27 21:36:59 [bring him in love] Jun 27 21:37:50 *Molly comes in quietly and sits on the bed. Emil wriggles to get down, so she puts him on the floor* Jun 27 21:38:17 M: where's Alice? Jun 27 21:38:38 She's just getting someone to come collect the livestock Jun 27 21:40:15 M: *she nods, having to sit with Emil to stop him taking the toys* We will go soon? Jun 27 21:41:01 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:41:21 Aye, as soon as they're handed over and Alice is back onboard Jun 27 21:42:13 M: I left your note Jun 27 21:42:49 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:42:51 Thank you Jun 27 21:43:04 *Florrie and Varick are happily playing, and Molly finds Emil's rattle* Jun 27 21:43:15 [why the haste?] Jun 27 21:43:40 [Alice says he seemed quiet this morning.] Jun 27 21:43:53 [that's not like Edward] Jun 27 21:45:03 [exactly] Jun 27 21:45:51 *Molly plays with the baby, but she still looks concerned* Jun 27 21:46:10 [you are worried about him] Jun 27 21:47:07 [yes, I am] Jun 27 21:47:24 [what time did you give?] Jun 27 21:48:06 [as soon as he can] Jun 27 21:48:34 [We'll have to keep checking it Jun 27 21:49:07 [i can manage here] Jun 27 21:50:11 * Morgan nods, quietly leaving to go and check the mirror Jun 27 21:50:34 *it says "Morgan, Ten?" Jun 27 21:51:28 * Morgan checks the time Jun 27 21:51:36 *it's ten to ten* Jun 27 21:55:03 [I'm going to grab a coffee and find a cabin to talk to him love] Jun 27 22:12:16 [alright, liebling] Jun 27 22:12:52 * Morgan packs the mirror, quickly getting coffee from the galley and shutting himself in one of the smaller cabins, setting the mirror up Jun 27 22:13:32 * Florrie is now known as Edward Jun 27 22:13:43 * Edward appears at the right time Jun 27 22:14:07 Morning Morgan *he looks a little worn* Jun 27 22:14:26 * Morgan watches him for a moment Jun 27 22:14:33 My brother, what's going on? Jun 27 22:14:52 * Edward drinks a mouthful of coffee Jun 27 22:15:02 Mina is not increasing Jun 27 22:15:14 * Morgan sighs Jun 27 22:15:17 I'm sorry Jun 27 22:15:25 * Edward nods grimly Jun 27 22:15:29 Thank you Jun 27 22:15:35 It will come Jun 27 22:16:51 It has been three months since we wed Jun 27 22:17:17 I know. It can, and does, take longer Jun 27 22:18:14 Yes, but it took less than one night with Alice. Jun 27 22:19:37 It happens. Particularly in instances of saving the world... Jun 27 22:20:21 * Edward doesn't look sardonically amused as he often would "She is upset. We both are." Jun 27 22:20:45 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jun 27 22:20:50 That is understandable Jun 27 22:20:58 * Edward nods Jun 27 22:21:53 Which means she is more sensitive to my relationship with Florrie, and whether I'd have been better marrying the woman who could again give me a child so swiftly Jun 27 22:22:14 fuck Jun 27 22:24:56 * Edward smiles slightly then Jun 27 22:25:07 It isn't for lack of that, brother. Jun 27 22:26:10 * Morgan sips his coffee Jun 27 22:27:28 I'll talk to Molly... Jun 27 22:27:32 * Edward rubs his forehead Jun 27 22:27:44 You think something is wrong... Jun 27 22:28:49 No... she is better versed in it all, thats all. And she and Inga would gladly speak with her, I'm sure Jun 27 22:30:04 I don't know that she will want to. She feels like she's failing us, and the family Jun 27 22:30:47 Thats exactly why she needs to, so they can show her that she is wrong Jun 27 22:31:31 I'll suggest it... Jun 27 22:32:26 Your bridal plate clearly showed children... it just might take a little time Jun 27 22:33:17 If it wasn't for Florrie, it wouldn't be so urgent Jun 27 22:34:54 * Morgan frowns very briefly Jun 27 22:36:02 What, Morgan? Jun 27 22:36:40 nothing. Just... protective of both of them. Jun 27 22:37:24 Alice and Florrie? Jun 27 22:37:38 -Mina- and Florrie Jun 27 22:37:55 * Edward nods Jun 27 22:38:07 As am I, but what can I do? Jun 27 22:38:50 * Morgan shrugs helplessly Jun 27 22:39:03 She's trying to prove her worth, but it isn't bloody necessary Jun 27 22:40:33 That is what she's always been told her purpose is. Marry a nobleman, give him two heirs Jun 27 22:41:32 She will, just not just yet. Jun 27 22:42:15 * Edward nods Jun 27 22:42:22 I hope that will be the case Jun 27 22:42:56 Its what your plate said Jun 27 22:43:19 I know that! Jun 27 22:43:39 So thats how it will be Jun 27 22:43:59 * Edward sighs, shaking his head "Sorry, brother... I am frustrated and at a loss how to help her through this hurt" Jun 27 22:44:21 * Morgan nods Jun 27 22:44:34 I wish I knew what to do, how she could be helped Jun 27 22:45:40 * Edward nods despondently "she worries she's too old, that we left it too long" Jun 27 22:46:01 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 27 22:46:05 The plate wouldn't have broken Jun 27 22:47:07 It could be years Jun 27 22:47:47 * Morgan looks uneasy Jun 27 22:47:52 I... could ask... Jun 27 22:48:01 Ask who? Jun 27 22:48:27 Once I'm back in Eisen, I could ask the Nieblungen. Jun 27 22:48:55 I will ask Mina if she wants to know Jun 27 22:49:56 They have a little difficulty with certain things but... generally thats down to our unpredictable nature Jun 27 22:50:30 * Edward nods Jun 27 22:50:45 I will relay what she says Jun 27 22:51:42 * Morgan nods, chewing his lip Jun 27 22:52:17 * Edward quietly sips his coffee Jun 27 22:54:01 Do you want Molly to check the two of you over? Jun 27 22:54:23 I think that would be sensible Jun 27 22:55:12 * Morgan nods Jun 27 22:55:29 Its still going to be weeks, time for us to get home, you to get to us... Jun 27 22:55:37 * Edward nods Jun 27 22:55:43 I know Jun 27 22:57:20 I'm sorry, I don't see any way around that Jun 27 22:57:26 * Edward nods Jun 27 22:57:35 I know, brother, thank you Jun 27 22:58:09 * Morgan scowls, looking thoughtful Jun 27 22:58:55 What is on your mind? Jun 27 22:59:20 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 27 22:59:28 I know how I could find out but I have no control over it Jun 27 22:59:40 How? Jun 27 23:00:36 Same way I found out when ours will be. One of my dreams, its different. Jun 27 23:01:13 * Edward nods Jun 27 23:01:31 Find out, and I will discuss with Mina whether we want to know Jun 27 23:01:51 I'll try... but... I have no control over it Jun 27 23:03:20 * Edward nods Jun 27 23:03:46 It took Mother and Father nearly four years to have me after you Jun 27 23:04:35 * Morgan nods Jun 27 23:04:44 Yes... it was a difficult time for them Jun 27 23:04:52 * Edward nods Jun 27 23:05:25 Maybe I'll try to put Mother and Mina together Jun 27 23:05:38 -that- is a wonderful idea Jun 27 23:06:08 * Edward nods Jun 27 23:06:28 Some motherly sympathy may help Jun 27 23:06:53 * Morgan nods Jun 27 23:06:58 She always helps me Jun 27 23:07:06 * Edward nods Jun 27 23:07:17 How is your little brood? Jun 27 23:08:00 Fine, mostly. Varick was a little upset at something someone said but I think he's moving past it Jun 27 23:08:26 Someone on the ship? Jun 27 23:09:37 No. We had dinner with John Daggett, Molly's love interest of very old... his new wife kept saying Varick and Emil are almost like -real- brothers. Its taken quite a bit of reassurance to convince him she was talking shit Jun 27 23:09:55 * Edward nods Jun 27 23:10:03 Tactless Jun 27 23:10:12 * Morgan nods Jun 27 23:10:19 He was quite upset Jun 27 23:10:36 Did you lose it? Jun 27 23:11:03 No, had a bit much on my mind. Varick stood up and asked to leave, even turned down chocolate cake Jun 27 23:11:36 * Edward looks surprised Jun 27 23:11:45 He was very offended then Jun 27 23:11:50 * Morgan nods Jun 27 23:11:55 I thought so, yes Jun 27 23:12:39 * Edward nods "how is he this morning?" Jun 27 23:13:32 A bit sore about it, but better... we've had a talk about it Jun 27 23:13:39 * Edward nods Jun 27 23:13:51 How is Emil? Jun 27 23:14:44 Growing like a weed. He's fine Jun 27 23:15:03 * Edward nods Jun 27 23:15:16 Have you collected Florrie yet? Jun 27 23:15:51 She's playing with Varick and Emil. She was a bit overwhelmed at the number of people in my study, so we shuffled the children into Varicks room for a bit to play Jun 27 23:18:36 * Edward nods Jun 27 23:18:45 She looks well and healthy? Jun 27 23:18:55 * Morgan nods Jun 27 23:19:01 She is thriving Jun 27 23:19:07 She has grown appropriately since you last saw her? Jun 27 23:19:43 Alice would tell you if she was not Jun 27 23:19:58 I suppose she would Jun 27 23:21:23 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 27 23:23:25 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client)