**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jun 29 00:00:04 2023 Jun 29 00:00:04 It allows you space to meet Florrie without Mina feeling she is left by the wayside, and eliminates the risk of her bumping into Florrie unprepared Jun 29 00:00:46 * Edward nods Jun 29 00:01:07 I hope you have deep pockets, brother. I would expect it to be expensive Jun 29 00:01:20 I used to be rich Jun 29 00:01:27 * Edward laughs Jun 29 00:01:31 Until Molly? Jun 29 00:02:02 I appear to be something of a magpie when it comes to ships Jun 29 00:05:14 How many do you have now? Jun 29 00:06:49 Lets see... Rose, Stormdancer, lusty wench, star.... Four, with another being built Jun 29 00:09:11 That's quite a few Jun 29 00:09:33 * Morgan nods Jun 29 00:10:28 The wench was a bargain, and obviously I got a discount on the Star... *he frowns* what with Sinan Gottlieb insulting the people of Sudlachenberg and my punching him in the face Jun 29 00:10:50 It's an odd way to do business Jun 29 00:11:59 I got the discount by way of apology if I agreed to withdraw my challenge Jun 29 00:12:13 Then of course Molly saved Gottlieb senior Jun 29 00:15:27 * Edward rolls his shoulder, smiling Jun 29 00:15:38 She has talent Jun 29 00:16:07 * Morgan nods Jun 29 00:17:30 Thankfully Jun 29 00:19:12 You must be proud of her Jun 29 00:19:20 * Morgan nods Jun 29 00:19:22 Of course Jun 29 00:20:42 * Edward nods Jun 29 00:21:06 Is she keen to start work at your new estate? Jun 29 00:21:29 Making it a home, you mean? Yes, very keen Jun 29 00:22:53 Mina has spent some time rearranging things here, though she knows my office is off limits Jun 29 00:23:27 Oh really? Jun 29 00:24:16 I love her dearly, but I do not want floral curtains and tiny cushions everywhere Jun 29 00:24:41 * Morgan laughs Jun 29 00:24:44 But it'd suit you Jun 29 00:28:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 29 01:15:02 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 29 11:12:02 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 29 12:22:05 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 29 16:22:08 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 29 17:03:04 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 29 17:03:29 * MollyK is now known as Edward Jun 29 17:04:02 The rest of the house I do not mind, but a man needs his own space to do his work Jun 29 17:05:03 * Morgan nods Jun 29 17:05:05 I suppose so Jun 29 17:08:31 You will have all this to look forward to Jun 29 17:08:57 * Morgan shrugs Jun 29 17:09:17 I already have an area for my work, and there'll be HeinzHarolds forge I can go and be manly in Jun 29 17:09:31 * Edward nods Jun 29 17:10:04 Did I tell you that Dekker has fully removed from the property now? Jun 29 17:11:41 You had said he planned to. I might set David to getting the foundations being dug for HeinzHarolds cottage ready for us... Jun 29 17:18:58 Mother said he and Father were going this weekend to do that, and also to move your horses and clothing Jun 29 17:20:06 * Morgan nods Jun 29 17:20:12 So long as they don't lay the first stone... Jun 29 17:24:07 * Edward nods Jun 29 17:24:31 It's significant, I think you said Jun 29 17:24:39 * Morgan nods Jun 29 17:24:42 Yes, it is Jun 29 17:26:15 * Edward nods Jun 29 17:26:37 You will need some time for that before my arrival? Jun 29 17:28:17 A little, but once we have the first stones have been laid, others can carry it on. Jun 29 17:36:11 * Edward nods Jun 29 17:36:38 How are you sleeping now? Jun 29 17:37:15 * Morgan pulls a face Jun 29 17:37:20 Back to normal Jun 29 17:40:32 * Edward nods Jun 29 17:40:46 Have you tried the nightmare trap again? Jun 29 17:41:23 Not yet. It didn't really work last time. Jun 29 17:41:52 * Edward nods Jun 29 17:41:57 That's unfortunate Jun 29 17:42:07 * Morgan nods Jun 29 17:42:12 Its difficult Jun 29 17:44:30 * Edward nods Jun 29 17:44:54 We hoped it would be something that stopped for you Jun 29 17:46:10 * Morgan nods Jun 29 17:47:02 Occasionally I get some sort of insight from it... sometimes its just... brutal. Jun 29 17:48:05 Is it particularly bad now? Jun 29 17:48:39 Not quite as bad as on our way out. Jun 29 17:50:53 Small mercies, brother Jun 29 17:52:09 * Morgan nods slightly Jun 29 17:52:19 At some point there must be an end to it Jun 29 17:53:01 * Edward nods Jun 29 17:53:06 One hopes so Jun 29 17:54:53 * Morgan nods Jun 29 17:55:02 Now and then... I wonder how much more I can take Jun 29 17:55:22 * Edward nods Jun 29 17:55:45 It puts a great strain on you all Jun 29 17:57:47 * Morgan nods Jun 29 17:58:08 But you will persevere, you are a Koertig. Jun 29 17:59:02 That and I have no choice in it Jun 29 18:00:46 * Edward nods Jun 29 18:00:59 Indeed, your family and people are counting on you Jun 29 18:03:14 * Morgan nods Jun 29 18:03:16 Its a lot Jun 29 18:05:27 * Edward nods Jun 29 18:05:43 Do you ever dream of simple things? Jun 29 18:06:45 I did in Capperlucia *he scowls* mostly Jun 29 18:08:23 It's strange you didn't have it there Jun 29 18:08:36 I think its the proximity to Eisen Jun 29 18:09:01 Why would it be? Jun 29 18:10:20 Why wouldn't it? I stray far from Eisen and, specifically, the influence of the Nieblungen, and I dream normal things like everyone else. Well, apart from one dream that wasn't just a dream Jun 29 18:13:23 Oh? Jun 29 18:14:59 I... don't think you want to know Jun 29 18:19:16 Ahhh! *he grins* No, I don't need to know any more about your bedroom business Jun 29 18:19:45 What? No, you great tit, its nothing like that... Jun 29 18:20:36 What then, brother? Jun 29 18:20:58 You recall my crisis of faith? Jun 29 18:22:43 Which one? Jun 29 18:22:58 Recently. In Capperlucia. Jun 29 18:25:46 You touched on it Jun 29 18:25:51 * Morgan nods Jun 29 18:25:54 I would spare you that Jun 29 18:27:45 I might not be the man to help you with it Jun 29 18:28:37 I would not put the burden of it on you. Its just... hard to deal with. Jun 29 18:31:08 * Edward nods "You have not yet sought out a religious leader to confide in?" Jun 29 18:31:53 I spoke to Sorgi about it... I'm not staying long enough in Avalon to find one and, frankly, I wouldn't trust the clergy here as far as you could throw them Jun 29 18:43:51 You'll be in Eisen soon, perhaps it would be wise Jun 29 18:44:06 * Morgan pulls a face Jun 29 18:44:08 maybe Jun 29 18:45:40 Or you can just brood in silence, if you prefer *he smiles a little* Jun 29 18:45:51 The thing is... I am very good at that Jun 29 18:46:21 I know Jun 29 18:48:32 On the plus side... I have not lost my faith this time Jun 29 19:06:50 It would be bad timing with the baptism Jun 29 19:07:23 * Morgan nods Jun 29 19:07:25 indeed Jun 29 19:26:52 * Edward nods Jun 29 19:27:23 I need to go, brother, Mina will be waiting for me Jun 29 19:28:37 * Morgan nods, looking at him solemnly Jun 29 19:28:39 I love you Jun 29 19:31:05 We will get through it, don't worry about us Jun 29 19:31:49 You will, but you'd worry for me, so I'll just carry on with that if its all the same to you Jun 29 19:36:20 * Edward nods "I do worry for you having to wait so long, of course, and for Molly experiencing the same as Mina; not giving you a child as quickly as you had one before Jun 29 19:37:15 We're fine, brother mine. We've talked through it all. Jun 29 19:38:02 Good, I care greatly for Molly Jun 29 19:38:33 I know. Go, we can talk more when we have more time Jun 29 19:40:17 I love you, brother, my love to all Jun 29 19:40:22 * Morgan nods Jun 29 19:40:23 lilkewise Jun 29 19:44:51 * Edward covers the mirror Jun 29 19:45:02 * Morgan sighs, wrapping his and heading back to his study Jun 29 19:46:46 *There's a little group of the ladies all nursing except Inga who is just cuddling Varick* Jun 29 19:47:21 * Morgan gives a little mock salute as he passes through to pack the mirror away Jun 29 19:51:42 *they all wave. Molly follows him in, walking with Emil still latched, and shut the door* Jun 29 19:51:46 * Edward is now known as Molly Jun 29 19:51:51 Are you alright? Jun 29 19:52:14 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jun 29 19:55:00 * Molly comes to him, a hand on his arm Jun 29 19:55:02 Sure? Jun 29 19:55:18 I hate to see him in such pain Jun 29 19:58:08 * Molly nods Jun 29 19:58:27 I see no good reason why they have not conceived yet Jun 29 19:58:46 No... Surely they should have by now Jun 29 19:59:49 It's been three months... though the first was mis-timed Jun 29 20:00:13 You will *he waves his fingers* check they're both... alright? Jun 29 20:23:56 Of course... and you will ask Madchen if you see her? Jun 29 20:24:28 * Morgan nods Jun 29 20:24:43 As soon as we touch Eisen soil I'll start badgering the Nieblungen too Jun 29 20:26:37 * Molly nods, gently swaying with the baby Jun 29 20:26:50 They might be able to influence things? Jun 29 20:27:04 * Morgan shrugs Jun 29 20:27:09 Probably. Jun 29 20:29:28 We would ask them to, and say nothing to Edward and Mina? Jun 29 20:29:59 Might be best Jun 29 20:30:26 * Molly nods Jun 29 20:30:51 I think it will help them greatly to have a baby of their own on the way or soon to be Jun 29 20:31:47 * Morgan nods Jun 29 20:31:51 Indeed it will Jun 29 20:33:22 * Molly nods sadly Jun 29 20:33:28 Did you speak to Mina? Jun 29 20:34:20 No, just Edward Jun 29 20:35:22 Should I speak to her this evening? Perhaps Inga too? Jun 29 20:35:33 * Morgan nods Jun 29 20:35:46 Probably an idea, at least you can give her the benefit of your knowledge and support Jun 29 20:36:26 * Molly nods Jun 29 20:36:44 I wish I could just make her pregnant already! Jun 29 20:38:33 * Morgan nods Jun 29 20:38:34 I know love Jun 29 20:39:10 * Molly smiles "you think that when you see me sometimes, hmm?" Jun 29 20:39:31 * Morgan nods Jun 29 20:40:24 Will they still come? Jun 29 20:41:34 I am going to insist upon it I think. You need to get your hands upon Mina anyway, and your shopping trip will be the perfect excuse, though I know the reason for their early arrival will trouble her Jun 29 20:42:34 * Molly nods Jun 29 20:43:06 I will discuss it all with her tonight, would you leave a note? I rather have my hands full Jun 29 20:43:39 * Morgan nods, getting the mirror back out and writing the note before packing it away again Jun 29 20:46:15 Thank you, my love. Are they well aside from this? Jun 29 20:46:22 * Morgan nods Jun 29 20:46:25 Aye, they are Jun 29 20:47:45 * Molly smiles Jun 29 20:48:01 I'm glad. It won't be very long until we see them Jun 29 20:49:01 No... I need Alice to help me get an idea of how long Florrie will need to settle in so I can tell Edward when he can start making his way Jun 29 20:50:02 * Molly nods Jun 29 20:51:38 Today is the nineteenth, I expect to arrive on the seventh in Hafenlohr Jun 29 20:51:49 * Morgan nods Jun 29 20:57:10 And I should be sparkly on the fifteenth, and afterward Inga and I will go to Freiburg, ideally early enough to arrive in the city on the sixteenth. I think they were going to go up the canals to stop by Zench on the way, so I would say they should leave home around the fifth with a few to Edward reaching Hafenlohr on the seventeenth? Jun 29 20:58:09 That'd give her ten days to get used to it all... almost Jun 29 20:58:53 Yes... though I will want to be home no later than the twenty fourth Jun 29 20:59:39 * Morgan nods Jun 29 21:02:47 I will want to be rested and ready for the baptism, not just half-distracted trying to fix everything Jun 29 21:03:19 * Morgan nods Jun 29 21:03:20 aye Jun 29 21:03:42 Our fathers are in the process of moving our clothes and horses to Hafenlohr Jun 29 21:04:24 * Molly smiles Jun 29 21:04:31 That's helpful Jun 29 21:04:56 And to start the digging out of the foundations for HeinzHarold and Inga's cottage Jun 29 21:06:22 * Molly nods Jun 29 21:06:42 That will give you chance to site the first stone before we go Jun 29 21:07:51 * Morgan nods Jun 29 21:07:53 aye Jun 29 21:09:44 I want to be there to see it Jun 29 21:09:57 Oh? Jun 29 21:11:35 If you'll have me? Jun 29 21:11:45 Why on Theah would I not? Jun 29 21:13:43 It might be a special private moment with Heinzharold, in light of you standing in Jun 29 21:14:12 I'll check with him but I really doubt it'd be an issue Jun 29 21:14:30 * Molly nods Jun 29 21:15:29 Will you be starting your woodwork today? Jun 29 21:15:42 * Morgan nods Jun 29 21:15:48 I need to if I'm to get it all done Jun 29 21:17:28 * Molly nods, smiling Jun 29 21:17:56 Alright, my love. It is preferable to staying up here with all of the bubbies? Jun 29 21:20:11 * Morgan shrugs Jun 29 21:20:18 Not being my father, its not such an issue for me Jun 29 21:21:24 * Molly nods Jun 29 21:21:54 He is going to be awkward about it, especially as I did not birth Emil Jun 29 21:22:22 I suspect so Jun 29 21:22:39 Tell him we brought the herbs from Capperlucia if -he- wants to do it instead... Jun 29 21:26:47 * Molly giggles Jun 29 21:26:59 You would not subject your son to such Jun 29 21:27:43 No but -he- doesn't know that Jun 29 21:28:24 * Molly nods. Emil pulls off, looking at Morgan with a smile Jun 29 21:29:42 * Morgan smiles Jun 29 21:29:44 Hello handsome Jun 29 21:33:09 E: bah! Eee-bah! *he snuggles back against Molly* Jun 29 21:33:28 uhhh... pardon? Jun 29 21:39:50 * Molly shrugs "I don't have any idea. He says it sometimes when feeding or lying with me. I don't think it is anything but exploring sounds" Jun 29 21:40:49 * Morgan nods Jun 29 21:40:53 That makes sense I suppose Jun 29 21:42:12 * Molly nods Jun 29 21:42:34 We will let you get to your woodwork. Was Varick to help you? Jun 29 21:42:45 * Morgan shrugs Jun 29 21:42:50 He seemed fairly content with Inga Jun 29 21:45:45 * Molly nods Jun 29 21:46:05 Alright, my love Jun 29 21:48:18 * Morgan kisses her cheek before making his way down to the hold to start work Jun 29 21:50:33 *he gets plenty of time to work, and much more space with all the chickens and the goats left behind on Morgan's Rock. She sends lunch down for him, with a note saying he should feel free to work through quiet hour if he wishes* Jun 29 21:51:22 * Morgan does so, working hard Jun 29 21:53:26 *It isn't until much later that he hears from her when she asks if he is coming back for the children's bedtime* Jun 29 21:53:53 * Morgan hurries through the ship to their cabin, brushing off sawdust as he enters Jun 29 21:54:54 *Varick, Emil, and Florrie are all in the boys bedroom Jun 29 21:55:18 Sorry... I got engrossed Jun 29 21:55:41 It's alright, my love Jun 29 21:56:23 *Florrie is at the foot of Varick's bed, him at the top with Emil Jun 29 21:56:31 What's occurring here? Jun 29 21:56:43 V: We're all in the bed! Jun 29 21:56:55 F: in bed, ball head Jun 29 21:57:14 Yes, so I see... Jun 29 21:57:15 E: Beh! Jun 29 21:58:37 Thats right, bed Jun 29 22:00:00 I said we'd bring Florrie to Alice's room once she's sleeping Jun 29 22:00:13 * Morgan nods Jun 29 22:00:16 Alright then Jun 29 22:00:34 V: Can we have a story now? Jun 29 22:02:09 Have you got one in mind? Jun 29 22:02:29 V: Can you tell us a story about you as a child? Jun 29 22:03:57 About me as a child? Jun 29 22:05:38 *Varick nods* Jun 29 22:09:58 Its not very interesting... Jun 29 22:10:51 V: I want to hear one Jun 29 22:10:58 F: Me too Jun 29 22:11:04 E: ooo! Jun 29 22:11:09 * Molly smiles Jun 29 22:11:19 I uh... I agree, my love Jun 29 22:11:39 * Morgan sighs, sitting on the floor, thinking Jun 29 22:14:09 Outside the doors of my fathers house, opening out into the gardens, there used to be a tree, quite close to the wall. There was a gap of maybe the length of your bed between the farthest branches and the walls of the house. My father used to take me out and let me climb the tree when I was little, but one day when I a little bit older than you, he decided it had to be cut down... Jun 29 22:16:05 F: no! No cut tree! Tree die! Jun 29 22:16:27 V: it was a loooooong time ago, like fifty years! Jun 29 22:16:56 Twenty. I'm not -that- old Jun 29 22:17:04 E: *he yawns, too young to be moved by the plight of the tree, and more keen on just watching Morgan sleepily* Jun 29 22:19:22 The reason was, one afternoon he took me out there and I climbed it, and while I was in the branches, he was talking to Grunhelm, the sheriff, who I've always found a bit scary. They were engrossed in what they were talking about and the next time my father looked up, I wasn't in the tree. Jun 29 22:20:00 V: where were you? Jun 29 22:21:22 Well, they looked for me and just as my father was about to call the guards to help look for me, he looked up... I had climbed up the side of the house, and was trying to get into one of the windows on the first floor Jun 29 22:23:26 V: wow, that's naughty! Jun 29 22:23:35 E: eee... Jun 29 22:24:23 I'm made my way out along the branches and, somehow, jumped far enough to get a decent hold on the wall of the house and then just... started climbing Jun 29 22:25:48 V: was it high? Jun 29 22:26:19 * Morgan nods Jun 29 22:26:27 It felt like it... two stories up Jun 29 22:34:22 F: another story? Jun 29 22:34:44 Uhhh, no, it means I was upstairs, but on the outside of the building Jun 29 22:38:17 F: tree die? Jun 29 22:39:02 We planted some cuttings a bit further away, so there are more now Jun 29 22:39:34 *Florrie nods. Emil is already asleep* Jun 29 22:39:43 V: did you get in trouble? Jun 29 22:40:25 * Morgan nods Jun 29 22:40:28 I got quite told off Jun 29 22:42:51 F: what tell off? Jun 29 22:44:10 When you do something wrong and your mama says you were naughty... Jun 29 22:46:02 F: *she shakes her head* not naughty Jun 29 22:46:43 Well... They said I was Jun 29 22:48:30 V: do you think it was naughty? Jun 29 22:49:17 I think it scared them, thats all Jun 29 22:53:09 *Varick nods* did you climb the new trees? Jun 29 22:53:44 No, they were too small and then I started climbing other things... and the trees in the orchard... Jun 29 22:56:23 V: Will you climb our trees? Jun 29 22:56:42 More than likely, yes Jun 29 22:58:43 *varick nods* me too Jun 29 23:02:48 * Morgan nods Jun 29 23:03:42 That'll be good won't it Jun 29 23:05:50 *Varick nods, closing his eyes* yes, Vati Jun 29 23:06:12 * Morgan strokes his forehead Jun 29 23:07:25 *Varick starts to go to sleep. Both Florrie and Emil already are* Jun 29 23:08:25 * Morgan watches them for a few minutes Jun 29 23:08:36 [do you want to take Florrie and I'll get Emil into the crib?] Jun 29 23:09:36 [if that is easier, of course] Jun 29 23:10:12 [easier?] Jun 29 23:10:36 [because when she has her eyes closed...] Jun 29 23:11:08 [I will manage regardless] Jun 29 23:14:28 * Molly gently picks the sleeping girl up, carrying her carefully Jun 29 23:14:47 * Morgan gets up, gently moving Emil to the crib Jun 29 23:17:29 *he stays asleep, looking peaceful* Jun 29 23:17:49 * Morgan quietly goes back out into the study Jun 29 23:18:23 * Molly returns five minutes later Jun 29 23:18:45 They were sweet in together, weren't they? Jun 29 23:19:19 * Morgan nods Jun 29 23:19:21 aye Jun 29 23:22:34 * Molly smiles Jun 29 23:23:01 In a few years there will be many all wanting to squeeze in and hear stories Jun 29 23:23:44 * Morgan nods Jun 29 23:23:51 I suppose I should spend some time thinking of some then Jun 29 23:24:52 * Molly nods Jun 29 23:25:22 Would you like to join the others for dinner tonight? I'll be seeing Mina at eight Jun 29 23:25:47 * Morgan nods Jun 29 23:25:48 Aye Jun 29 23:26:55 * Molly kisses him gently Jun 29 23:27:06 You have to be the dashing host Jun 29 23:27:19 Everyones used to my being cantankerous Jun 29 23:27:51 They aren't though. Only Heinzharold, Inga and I Jun 29 23:28:23 * Morgan shrugs Jun 29 23:28:25 I suppose Jun 29 23:29:53 So you'll have to be on your best behaviour, as will I Jun 29 23:30:02 * Morgan nods Jun 29 23:30:03 Alright Jun 29 23:30:21 * Molly watches him Jun 29 23:30:30 Are you alright this evening? Jun 29 23:30:57 * Morgan nods Jun 29 23:31:17 Just.. worried about Edward and Mina, a little annoyed I got so distracted by my work in the hold Jun 29 23:33:20 * Molly smiles Jun 29 23:34:12 Don't worry about the latter, my love. We only had girl talk and played with the children, Heinzharold took James to Sorgi to talk trade Jun 29 23:37:34 * Morgan nods Jun 29 23:37:35 good Jun 29 23:38:46 And though I missed you, of course, the boys are used to you sailing now, so they were fine Jun 29 23:42:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)