**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Jun 28 09:38:20 2023 Jun 28 09:38:20 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 28 12:00:30 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Jun 28 12:02:44 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 28 14:38:34 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 28 19:20:26 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 28 20:46:19 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 28 20:46:26 * MollyK is now known as Edward Jun 28 20:47:23 Do you think you are being a little hard on her? Jun 28 20:47:32 Who? Jun 28 20:47:45 Alice... Jun 28 20:52:39 I'm not being hard on her. She's a great mother Jun 28 20:53:12 But you don't think she'd tell you if Florrie wasn't doing well Jun 28 21:00:53 * Edward rubs his temple Jun 28 21:01:10 With all the love in the world brother, must we do this today? Jun 28 21:03:59 I'm not picking a fight. I don't for a second think thats how you feel, normally you wouldn't even ask it, thats all. Jun 28 21:07:12 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:07:52 Why didn't you warn me how tough marriage is?! Jun 28 21:09:03 * Morgan frowns Jun 28 21:09:21 Its a character flaw of mine Jun 28 21:10:56 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:11:04 How are you and Molly now? Jun 28 21:11:58 We're fine. She's very glad I'm not working like I was Jun 28 21:13:13 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:13:23 Has she had time with her family? Jun 28 21:13:46 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:14:08 Not as much as she'd have liked, of course... she's feeling a bit like we won't return I think Jun 28 21:15:44 You are steering her through that? Jun 28 21:16:06 As best I can Jun 28 21:17:01 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:17:24 She knew that she was giving up her Avalonian life for you though? Jun 28 21:17:50 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:18:06 Its like... leaving fathers house for the last time would be for us Jun 28 21:18:27 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:18:50 That is more an issue for me, it will be your house again one day Jun 28 21:19:27 I didn't realise I wouldn't be going back there last time I left. It feels a bit... hollow, I think Jun 28 21:21:30 You will be going there soon to speak to your former in-laws? Jun 28 21:22:03 * Morgan nods seriously Jun 28 21:22:25 They need forewarning about Florrie's looks... and, frankly, Alice. From certain angles... Jun 28 21:25:24 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:25:35 Especially since she's curvier Jun 28 21:25:57 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:26:11 Indeed. Even now its quite jarring Jun 28 21:27:47 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:28:04 She is a beautiful woman, in my opinion Jun 28 21:28:30 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:28:33 indeed Jun 28 21:29:50 Is it causing some trouble? Jun 28 21:30:50 No, no... as I said, its jarring. When I walked in yesterday she was facing away with Florrie on her hip... it was like getting hit in the chest Jun 28 21:33:49 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:34:21 It's unfortunate Jun 28 21:35:10 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:35:15 It is what it is Jun 28 21:35:37 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:35:50 Molly is managing that well? Jun 28 21:36:10 I'm not sure she is aware of it Jun 28 21:37:22 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:37:32 For the best, perhaps Jun 28 21:37:39 * Morgan shrugs Jun 28 21:37:47 It is my issue, she has enough to be dealing with Jun 28 21:40:06 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:40:47 Has she ceased nursing now that you have more options for finding a wet nurse? Jun 28 21:41:04 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 28 21:41:16 We don't intend to do that anyway, with the exception of possibly Inga Jun 28 21:42:22 That will make it tough to be at Court Jun 28 21:42:53 * Morgan shrugs Jun 28 21:42:55 We'll manage Jun 28 21:45:09 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:45:41 Father will be surprised Jun 28 21:46:03 * Morgan clears his throat Jun 28 21:46:21 "Morgan, are you planning to bring home any more stray children, or will you have some yourself?" Jun 28 21:49:14 * Edward laughs Jun 28 21:49:32 But seriously... are you? *he smirks* Jun 28 21:50:04 When the time is correct. Nearly brought home another one... Jun 28 21:51:45 Did it run away? Jun 28 21:52:50 Decided not to... I'd rather her father stops getting piss drunk every opportunity and actually takes care of her Jun 28 21:53:55 * Edward frowns Jun 28 21:54:04 He isn't taking care of her? Jun 28 21:55:15 His new wife is doing her best, but the upkeep of the animals as well as the house and the child... its too much Jun 28 21:56:14 * Edward nods Jun 28 21:56:22 This is Molly's fiance? Jun 28 21:56:29 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:59:28 He's not been a widower long Jun 28 22:00:52 No, and his now wife had not been a widow long. They have jumped into it Jun 28 22:07:25 Loneliness, practicality, or lust? Jun 28 22:08:16 The former I think... Jun 28 22:08:49 * Edward nods Jun 28 22:09:08 You've left the baby behind then? Jun 28 22:09:19 * Morgan nods Jun 28 22:09:32 yes. I did not like it. Jun 28 22:12:28 The law wouldn't be on your side there, despite being a Duke? Jun 28 22:13:17 I could probably make an argument that it is... we're going to ask Molly's sister in law to befriend them, try to get them on the right path Jun 28 22:15:56 * Edward nods Jun 28 22:16:15 I hope she is succesful Jun 28 22:16:40 * Morgan nods, sighing Jun 28 22:16:45 As do I, for that little girls sake Jun 28 22:19:42 You cannot take in every child that is neglected, brother Jun 28 22:20:33 No, I know. Jun 28 22:23:08 Perhaps once Molly is increasing you will be too busy for adopting Jun 28 22:23:22 * Morgan sighs Jun 28 22:23:24 maybe Jun 28 22:25:41 You want more adopted children, or you want to go back for... Aileen? Jun 28 22:26:02 Kathleen, but not bad... Jun 28 22:28:23 I knew it ended in leen Jun 28 22:28:46 * Morgan nods Jun 28 22:29:20 She is Molly's god daughter... I hated leaving her in such a... unstable place Jun 28 22:29:47 His family will not take her in? Jun 28 22:32:10 They live on his fathers estate, but he's not someone -I- would want to leave a child in the care of... Jun 28 22:32:15 * Morgan frowns Jun 28 22:32:36 [who are you thinking to be godparents to the boys?] Jun 28 22:35:43 Siblings? Jun 28 22:36:11 Only child Jun 28 22:36:35 [heinzharold, Inga, and Edward for Emil, Edward, Mina, and Heinzharold for Varick] Jun 28 22:37:21 [I shall ask Edward. Mina is not with child, it is taking a toll on them] Jun 28 22:39:18 [oh damn, poor Mina!] Jun 28 22:39:49 [she feels like she is failing everyone. That he would have been better marrying Alice, as she has proven she can provide children] Jun 28 22:41:07 [that is difficult, of course] Jun 28 22:41:19 * Edward nods, sipping his coffee Jun 28 22:42:01 I wanted to talk to you about something but... I don't think this is the time Jun 28 22:43:48 I welcome the distraction Jun 28 22:44:14 [It can take a good deal of time even without the herbs, yes?] Jun 28 22:44:51 We've been mulling over godparents for our boys, I wanted your feedback on our decision Jun 28 22:46:25 * Edward nods Jun 28 22:46:28 Go on Jun 28 22:48:00 For Emil, HeinzHarold and Inga and you... for Varick, you and Mina and HeinzHarold Jun 28 22:48:38 * Edward nods slowly Jun 28 22:48:51 Why have you come to those choices? Jun 28 22:49:21 Lack of options mostly Jun 28 22:49:27 * Morgan smirks before sipping his coffee Jun 28 22:53:52 * Edward laughs Jun 28 22:54:10 And yet you still didn't pick Jarvie... or Father. Jun 28 22:55:29 Emil would be happy with HeinzHarold and Inga, they love him and he them... the same can be said for you and Mina with Varick, but you are more suitably placed to give Varick the guidance he will need with his Freiarrdom Jun 28 22:59:24 Theus forbid it, but you would see them separated should you -and- Molly be lost? Jun 28 22:59:58 Ideally, no but... their futures must be catered for Jun 28 23:00:14 * Edward nods Jun 28 23:00:22 Then we graciously accept Jun 28 23:01:21 * Morgan nods Jun 28 23:01:48 Thank you... you -will- help guide Varick once I am gone regardless, won't you? And the others? Jun 28 23:03:48 My brother, do you even need to ask? Jun 28 23:04:43 Just... confirmation, thats all... so I don't have to think about it when the fight comes Jun 28 23:07:19 * Edward nods solemnly Jun 28 23:07:54 If you were lost I would do everything I could to see your children and Sudlachenburg and Gottkirchen safe Jun 28 23:08:34 * Morgan nods, looking at his cup, speaking quietly Jun 28 23:08:37 Thank you Jun 28 23:09:21 You will do the same? Jun 28 23:09:44 * Morgan nods Jun 28 23:09:54 Of course. Though... the risk of that is much lower Jun 28 23:13:41 If you think you will stand alone, I remind you of our cousin's execution Jun 28 23:15:14 I cannot risk the leadership of so many places Jun 28 23:16:40 I cannot risk the loss of failing to protect my brother, even from his own pigheadedness Jun 28 23:17:09 Pigheaded? Jun 28 23:19:08 Insisting I am not there Jun 28 23:19:36 More that... I foresee your role being different Jun 28 23:22:04 Sitting at home with the women and children... Jun 28 23:22:53 Helping protect the people who are going to mend Eisen once the fight is over Jun 28 23:25:14 * Edward nods Jun 28 23:25:32 We will talk about that closer to the time. You might be too old by then Jun 28 23:26:59 Maybe by then I'll have found -someone- who can best me Jun 28 23:28:17 I hope not, brother. I am relying on you to provide support when our grandchildren and great grandchildren are causing us strife Jun 28 23:29:02 * Morgan smiles slightly Jun 28 23:29:12 Maybe if they all work together they'll be able to move me Jun 28 23:32:05 They won't, they will just ask you earnestly and heart-feltedly, and you will give in Jun 28 23:33:26 That is entirely possible Jun 28 23:35:45 You will be soft on your children, naturally Jun 28 23:35:58 You think so? Jun 28 23:39:04 * Edward nods Jun 28 23:39:09 You're like mother Jun 28 23:39:35 You think you are like father Jun 28 23:41:53 * Edward nods Jun 28 23:41:56 I am Jun 28 23:42:07 You thought the same of your style of ruling Jun 28 23:44:09 * Edward nods Jun 28 23:44:14 That is true Jun 28 23:45:32 I have a feeling you will be more... obvious with your affections to your children Jun 28 23:46:28 * Edward smiles Jun 28 23:46:38 You will see that in just a few weeks Jun 28 23:47:04 * Morgan nods Jun 28 23:47:29 I'm looking forward to it. I suspect, though, she may be shy to begin with... Jun 28 23:49:34 * Edward nods Jun 28 23:49:45 I have many gifts to entice her with Jun 28 23:50:30 Time... thats all. Jun 28 23:54:10 * Edward nods Jun 28 23:54:39 I will need a week to get to you Jun 28 23:54:53 * Morgan nods Jun 28 23:55:23 I touched on the subject with Alice earlier, but she needs a little time to consider it... Jun 28 23:58:23 * Edward nods Jun 28 23:58:37 Molly left a note about a shopping expedition Jun 28 23:59:24 * Morgan nods