**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jul 8 00:26:38 2023 Jul 08 00:26:38 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 08 17:22:45 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 08 18:44:01 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 08 18:44:28 And once we have built our own summerhouse? Jul 08 18:46:23 Again? Jul 08 18:47:11 * MollyK nods enthusiastically Jul 08 18:47:15 Yes please Jul 08 18:47:24 * Morgan nods Jul 08 18:47:25 Alright love Jul 08 18:52:07 You'd like to? Jul 08 18:54:12 * Morgan nods Jul 08 18:54:14 Yes I would Jul 08 18:56:34 * MollyK nods, smiling Jul 08 18:56:49 I am always willing, whenever you wish Jul 08 18:57:25 * Morgan nods Jul 08 18:57:28 Alright love Jul 08 19:03:59 * MollyK nods. Once the children are awake everyone is back in their study, and it gets very busy Jul 08 19:05:54 * Morgan plays with the children for a little while before excusing himself to do some woodwork Jul 08 19:10:04 *he isn't interrupted. He's making very good progress already, and he's quite sawdusty when he gets back. He sees Molly whisper quietly to Inga, making the blonde smile* Jul 08 19:10:18 * Morgan frowns briefly Jul 08 19:13:48 It seems... I'm incapable of doing anything and staying tidy Jul 08 19:16:21 Inga smiles: Molly doesn't mind! *Molly nudges and shushes her. HH chuckles* Jul 08 19:17:12 Oh really? Jul 08 19:19:18 * MollyK blushes Jul 08 19:19:39 HH: $someone fancies you, not sure why!$ Jul 08 19:20:38 $damned if I know man$ Jul 08 19:22:15 *Varick is playing on the floor with Emil and Bir. Bir has got Emil's rattle, shaking it. Florrie is on her own with Molly's books. James has Thomas whilst Alice and Elsie are sewing. Molly and Inga seem to just be drinking coffee and HH is lounging around with a book on his lap* Jul 08 19:23:28 * Morgan brushes the backs of his hands off Jul 08 19:23:36 Elsie... could I talk to you a moment? Jul 08 19:26:42 * MollyK is now known as Elsie Jul 08 19:27:15 * Elsie gets up, putting down her sewing. Bir drops the rattle then nudges it towards Emil Jul 08 19:28:29 * Morgan smiles slightly, moving into the nearest empty cabin Jul 08 19:33:44 * Elsie follows Jul 08 19:33:55 Is something wrong? Jul 08 19:36:43 Sort of. I wanted to apologise and explain something to you... When you said you wished me to give you away, I didn't react as most would. I wasn't... fulsome in expressing happiness at being asked... Jul 08 19:39:37 That's alright, I know you're not a very demonstative person Jul 08 19:41:48 I got a little better in Capperlucia... *he looks thoughtful* I have nightmares, they are as real as waking life is, and sometimes the feelings linger... that night I had dreamed about my daughter being all grown, and I was... upset. It left me reticent and introverted. Rest assured not only am I extremely touched you wish me to do that for you, I am -thriled- to do so Jul 08 19:43:04 * Elsie hugs him Jul 08 19:43:41 I get it. You won't get to give her away and it was bad timing Jul 08 19:43:53 * Morgan hugs her firmly Jul 08 19:44:21 I'm sorry if I made you feel I am not happy to give you away, or that I am not deeply touched Jul 08 19:45:45 You didn't make me feel that at all. I thought you were just happy on the inside Jul 08 19:46:18 * Morgan nods Jul 08 19:46:24 ecstatic Jul 08 19:46:56 * Elsie nods Jul 08 19:47:16 You've done more for me than my real father Jul 08 19:48:45 Just... trying to put it right. Its changed, though... you're my friends now, I care about you Jul 08 19:51:59 We care about you too, and we're so grateful Jul 08 19:52:29 * Morgan nods, squeezing her before letting her go Jul 08 19:53:34 You don't need to be grateful to me. Jul 08 19:55:10 I always will be Jul 08 19:55:55 I'm glad you'll be sticking around.... I think you Inga and Molly will be good company for eachother raising the little ones Jul 08 19:56:08 * Elsie nods Jul 08 19:57:10 It'll be like living in the Madame's house, just with much less intercourse Jul 08 19:57:19 * Morgan laughs Jul 08 19:57:38 Hopefully not -too- much less... I've not been married that long Jul 08 19:58:17 Nine months almost, I think Molly said? Jul 08 19:59:41 * Morgan nods Jul 08 19:59:42 Aye Jul 08 20:07:44 Almost long enough to have a baby! Jul 08 20:07:52 * Morgan nods Jul 08 20:08:33 I wasn't ready... My time at Lady Torrington's, I hadn't done any healing at all so... the idea of children was too painful. Now I chafe at the delay Jul 08 20:11:27 * Elsie nods Jul 08 20:11:43 Molly is really good with Thomas and Emil Jul 08 20:12:01 * Morgan nods Jul 08 20:12:29 She loves Emil, we both do... and we like children, which explains me putting up with HeinzHarold so long Jul 08 20:15:33 * Elsie smiles Jul 08 20:15:48 I like Heinzharold, he's got a bright outlook on life Jul 08 20:16:09 * Morgan nods, moving to the door Jul 08 20:16:15 Believe it or not I used to be a lot more like him Jul 08 20:20:12 Really? Jul 08 20:20:18 * Elsie follows him Jul 08 20:20:38 Shocking, right? Jul 08 20:23:49 It's more sad really Jul 08 20:24:24 * Morgan nods Jul 08 20:24:27 That too Jul 08 20:26:13 Now you have a lot to be positive about Jul 08 20:26:36 * Morgan nods Jul 08 20:26:40 I'm much better than I was Jul 08 20:32:06 * Elsie nods Jul 08 20:32:13 You deserve it Jul 08 20:32:24 * Morgan shrugs, leading her back to his study Jul 08 20:32:26 Perhaps Jul 08 20:35:31 *Emil is the first to see Morgan, and holding his arms up* Jul 08 20:37:11 * Morgan fetches him up, throwing him a little before putting him on his hip Jul 08 20:39:09 E: Bah bah! Jul 08 20:39:23 Hmm? Jul 08 20:39:41 E: bah bah! Jul 08 20:39:56 V: You have to sing the song now Jul 08 20:40:12 I'd rather sing a different one... Jul 08 20:40:24 E: Bah bah! Jul 08 20:40:29 *Bir starts to whistle the tune* Jul 08 20:40:42 *the others laugh* Jul 08 20:40:52 Its a conspiracy... Jul 08 20:43:40 * Elsie is now known as Molly Jul 08 20:43:56 I think that means we need to sing different things too Jul 08 20:44:40 * Morgan nods Jul 08 20:44:43 I imagine so Jul 08 20:49:31 *Alice suggests an Avalonian sailing song, and Elsie, Molly, and James know it, so they sing that for the children whilst HH gets them food* Jul 08 20:51:15 [I -might- get my guitar] Jul 08 20:54:10 [yes, that would be lovely] Jul 08 20:54:36 * Morgan nods slightly, handing Emil to her before disappearing into the bedroom Jul 08 20:56:52 *the guitar is where he left it* Jul 08 20:57:22 * Morgan looks it over before going back into the study, glancing out anxiously before moving into the room Jul 08 20:59:50 *Heinzharold has put the food on the table, so the attention is on Emil, Florrie, and Varick being set up to eat Jul 08 21:00:22 [ah, best not, don't want to distract them from eating] Jul 08 21:03:37 [it's fine, my love] Jul 08 21:05:41 * Morgan nods, setting himself on the couch in the corner, playing little riffs Jul 08 21:07:22 *everyone looks pleased with it, the children still eat nicely* Jul 08 21:08:08 * Morgan avoids looking at anyone, taking a deep breath before starting to play (Glory Glory I am free) Jul 08 21:08:59 *HH waits til he's done* Ol' girl sounds better than I remember Jul 08 21:09:13 * Morgan nods Jul 08 21:09:18 She's always sounded warm Jul 08 21:13:57 * Molly smiles "I thought that when we went to Avebury on the way to our wedding and you were singing and playing on the table!" Jul 08 21:14:14 * Morgan blushes Jul 08 21:14:30 V: you were on a table?! That's dangerous! Jul 08 21:14:42 *HH chuckles quietly* Jul 08 21:15:16 I, uhm... Maelwys wanted to make sure everyone could see... Jul 08 21:16:10 * Molly smiles Jul 08 21:16:15 It was very fun Jul 08 21:17:54 * Morgan nods Jul 08 21:18:05 They seemed to like the songs... Jul 08 21:19:49 * Molly nods Jul 08 21:20:10 You should teach Heinzharold Jul 08 21:20:41 Reckon? Jul 08 21:22:31 * Molly nods Jul 08 21:22:41 He sings well enough for it Jul 08 21:22:47 *she smiles innocently* Jul 08 21:22:59 Does he? Jul 08 21:23:11 *HH looks at her, then Morgan* see tha' look? I don' like that one... Jul 08 21:24:11 No... there's a distinct element of up to something there... Jul 08 21:25:09 * Molly widens her eyes Jul 08 21:25:15 From me? Never Jul 08 21:26:43 definitely Jul 08 21:29:24 HH: Looks like a whole ton o' trouble t' me... Jul 08 21:29:29 * Molly smiles Jul 08 21:29:32 * Morgan nods Jul 08 21:29:42 I'm never trouble, I'm always good Jul 08 21:30:10 *HH chuckles* Jul 08 21:31:41 Somehow that seems disengenuous Jul 08 21:33:52 * Molly smiles Jul 08 21:33:58 Does it? Jul 08 21:34:23 * Morgan nods, strumming the strings Jul 08 21:38:06 * Molly helps with the children until they've finished eating. Then with them cleaned up they all settle around on chairs or the floor, the younger three children all being nursed Jul 08 21:39:51 * Morgan quietly plays, watching the others Jul 08 21:40:51 V: Will you play for us? Jul 08 21:42:02 * Morgan shrugs Jul 08 21:42:05 I could, I suppose Jul 08 21:43:36 *there are lots of nods* Jul 08 21:46:50 * Morgan nods a little, drawing a breath before launching into now and forever Jul 08 21:49:32 *everyone claps for him* Jul 08 21:49:40 V: That was really good Jul 08 21:49:44 * Morgan blushes, keeping his eyes on the guitar Jul 08 21:50:44 V: Did you write that? Jul 08 21:51:40 * Morgan nods Jul 08 21:51:45 Yes, I did... Jul 08 21:52:19 V: is it for Mama? Jul 08 21:52:49 And you Jul 08 21:53:25 V: why me? Jul 08 21:54:01 Because you're my son... your coming to us made us a family... Jul 08 21:54:46 V: do you need a child to be a family? Jul 08 21:55:50 A different sort of family Jul 08 21:57:01 V: what song did you sing for Dietlinde and Jana? Jul 08 21:57:42 Ah, I played other songs for them... Jul 08 21:58:43 Perhaps something you and Heinzharold sung in the War? Jul 08 21:59:31 * Morgan nods Jul 08 21:59:39 Played them a lot of sailing songs... Jul 08 22:00:23 Oh, no, I meant... play us a song from the War instead Jul 08 22:01:46 oh... best try to remember one that is suitable... Jul 08 22:03:50 HH: what about... nope... uhhh... that one's okay, til you get to the bit about the sheep... Definit'ly not th' Ladies o' Marseille... Jul 08 22:04:37 there's... salty dog... no, definitely not... Jul 08 22:05:28 HH: Not many suitable Jul 08 22:06:12 * Morgan nods, strumming Jul 08 22:06:52 What about that... Innismore one I taught you? Something... like... *he hums a little* ((If I ever leave this world alive)) Jul 08 22:07:07 HH: do m' best Jul 08 22:07:21 brilliant... how does it go? Jul 08 22:08:08 HH: uhhh *he butchers the words of the first verse* Jul 08 22:09:08 No, hang on... I've got it... Jul 08 22:09:18 * Morgan plays the intro Jul 08 22:09:23 Thats it isn't it? Jul 08 22:09:38 HH: Yeah... prob'ly Jul 08 22:10:40 * Morgan nods, playing it again, starting to sing it Jul 08 22:10:55 *HH sings with him* Jul 08 22:11:45 * Morgan reaches the end, looking at HeinzHarold Jul 08 22:11:57 Not the worst we've ever done Jul 08 22:12:11 *there's clapping* Jul 08 22:12:15 $Bet you remember every one that involves breasts and sex$ Jul 08 22:12:25 HH: nope Jul 08 22:13:10 $most, yes. Need one to woo your wife with?$ Jul 08 22:14:12 $that never goes amiss$ Jul 08 22:15:29 $see to it tonight$ Jul 08 22:16:33 V: do you know any Ussuran ones? Jul 08 22:16:48 I might know one or two Jul 08 22:17:16 *varick yawns* can you do them? Jul 08 22:18:28 * Morgan nods, playing one Jul 08 22:19:48 *everyone congratulates him on it after* Jul 08 22:19:58 * Morgan bows his head Jul 08 22:21:31 *they suggest other songs, the children getting sleepy* Jul 08 22:23:04 * Morgan nods, playing them a little quieter Jul 08 22:23:35 * Molly looks at Emil in her arms Jul 08 22:23:46 I think this one is ready for bed Jul 08 22:24:17 * Morgan nods Jul 08 22:24:22 I suspect they all are... Jul 08 22:25:56 *this is agreed, and the others make their way out, leaving Morgan with Molly and their children, telling Morgan how well he played on the way out* Jul 08 22:27:34 * Morgan thanks them, bidding them all goodnight before packing the guitar away Jul 08 22:28:11 * Molly carries Emil through, and Varick sleepily follows on Jul 08 22:28:21 * Morgan follows them Jul 08 22:29:09 V: Can you get me ready? Jul 08 22:30:11 * Morgan nods Jul 08 22:30:22 Alright lad, sit down I'll get your nightclothes Jul 08 22:30:43 *Varick does so. Molly gently changes Emil* Jul 08 22:31:09 * Morgan gets his things ready before helping him to change Jul 08 22:31:30 *Varick is soon in bed* Jul 08 22:32:01 * Morgan strokes his forehead Jul 08 22:32:05 Time to sleep young man Jul 08 22:32:33 V: okay Jul 08 22:33:44 * Morgan watches him for a moment, stroking his forehead Jul 08 22:34:14 *Varick closes his eyes, rapidly falling asleep* Jul 08 22:35:23 * Morgan smiles, moving away from the bed and looking to Molly Jul 08 22:35:51 * Molly is gently stroking Emil's belly to get him to sleep Jul 08 22:36:55 * Morgan smiles, moving to the door Jul 08 22:37:41 * Molly follows a few seconds later Jul 08 22:38:12 They dropped off fairly quickly Jul 08 22:38:19 * Molly smiles Jul 08 22:38:30 Because you sang them to sleep Jul 08 22:39:26 You think so? Jul 08 22:39:35 * Molly smiles Jul 08 22:39:44 It works for me when you sing to me Jul 08 22:40:21 * Morgan nods Jul 08 22:40:28 I see... I'll bear that in mind Jul 08 22:41:31 * Molly nods "just as you like me singing you to sleep" Jul 08 22:41:55 * Morgan nods Jul 08 22:48:21 It's your favourite thing in bed, I think *she smiles with mischief* Jul 08 22:48:51 You think so? Jul 08 22:50:20 Mmhmm... you can think of something else? Jul 08 22:50:31 * Morgan nods Jul 08 22:50:34 A few things, yes Jul 08 22:52:47 Oh really... I rather think I'd like you to enlighten me Jul 08 22:53:17 Oh? Jul 08 22:53:47 Mmhmm yes, I'd like to know what these 'few things' are Jul 08 22:54:53 * Morgan sends her an image of her on her back with his manhood pressed into her rear Jul 08 22:54:57 As an example... Jul 08 22:55:44 * Molly blushes hard, looking very surprised Jul 08 22:55:59 Oh! Yes! I wasn't expecting that! Jul 08 22:56:19 * Morgan chuckles Jul 08 22:58:36 That is something you like more than being sung to? Jul 08 22:58:58 well... different activities for different moods isn't it Jul 08 23:00:34 * Molly smiles, raising an eyebrow "Is that a suggestion that right now the singing is definitely the inferior choice?" Jul 08 23:01:40 well... maybe... Jul 08 23:02:44 * Molly kisses his cheek "Then I won't spend an hour singing for you..." Jul 08 23:03:19 No? Jul 08 23:04:25 No... but the other thing... I might do that Jul 08 23:05:34 Oh? Jul 08 23:06:48 * Molly smiles Jul 08 23:07:04 After you've told me the other things, perhaps... Jul 08 23:08:30 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 08 23:59:25 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)