**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jul 15 00:02:58 2023 Jul 15 00:02:58 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 15 10:28:13 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 15 10:35:41 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 15 11:24:42 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 15 14:18:17 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 15 14:18:43 * MollyK takes a deep breath Jul 15 14:18:50 It's alright, I'm okay Jul 15 14:19:12 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:19:13 mmhmm Jul 15 14:21:44 * MollyK squeezes him a moment Jul 15 14:21:48 Really, I am Jul 15 14:21:53 I know Jul 15 14:30:07 * MollyK looks up at him Jul 15 14:30:14 This always helps Jul 15 14:32:50 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:32:51 good Jul 15 14:34:37 Are you well? Jul 15 14:35:45 Well enough love Jul 15 14:40:28 * MollyK smiles Jul 15 14:41:08 Good. So far the boys seem well, so I think Florrie's illness may have missed them Jul 15 14:43:06 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:43:15 I have no doubt you can deal with it if they do catch it Jul 15 14:44:21 * MollyK nods Jul 15 14:44:29 I don't see why not Jul 15 14:45:11 * Morgan nods Jul 15 14:46:50 * MollyK smiles Jul 15 14:47:11 No doubt there will be many things to cure in our children as time goes on Jul 15 14:47:22 Undoubtedly love Jul 15 14:51:08 * MollyK kisses him softly before moving to sit on the couch Jul 15 14:56:40 Another new country tomorrow... Jul 15 14:56:54 well... technically speaking I suppose Jul 15 14:59:50 * MollyK nods, smiling Jul 15 15:00:02 Technically enough for our list? Jul 15 15:01:10 Oh, I would imagine so Jul 15 15:02:59 * MollyK nods Jul 15 15:03:36 That is good. And we will be on good behaviour at Foxcroft, not like your dream in the hot house? Jul 15 15:03:58 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:03:59 Indeed Jul 15 15:08:09 A pity... *she smiles* you were sixteen when you were last there, I think? After the academy but before your service? Jul 15 15:08:31 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:08:34 About then, yes Jul 15 15:11:57 * MollyK nods Jul 15 15:12:28 I recall you saying you'd been going to Avalon on your mother's behalf, your first time alone Jul 15 15:13:09 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:13:46 Thats right. Been to court in Avalon, too... I think you'll like Foxcroft Jul 15 15:17:00 * MollyK smiles Jul 15 15:17:14 I like most places, but that is special Jul 15 15:17:47 Is it? Jul 15 15:21:35 Yes, it's part of your childhood Jul 15 15:22:44 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:24:14 I always liked the place Jul 15 15:26:51 I look forward to it. I picture it as quite informal? Jul 15 15:27:20 Always used to be Jul 15 15:30:15 What did you like most about it there? Jul 15 15:31:16 Probably the informal nature, actually... it was just... relaxed there. That an exploring the grounds Jul 15 15:33:43 There's a lot of open land? Jul 15 15:34:35 A fair bit, not as much as Hafenlohr, but I think you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere with more land that doesn't belong to someone who introduces themselves as Eisenfurst... Jul 15 15:37:20 * MollyK nods, smiling Jul 15 15:37:59 Hafenlohr is a sizeable estate. You could easily clear some of the forest and sell off parcels of land, or rent them Jul 15 15:38:34 I don't think that necessary Jul 15 15:43:19 No, me either Jul 15 15:44:20 * Morgan nods Jul 15 15:49:20 Besides, how can I wander around like this then... *she sends him the image of her casually strolling through a bright, sunlit wood, naked and heavily pregnant Jul 15 15:51:04 * Morgan blushes Jul 15 15:51:06 No, quite Jul 15 15:52:56 And that was part of the purpose of having an estate of our own, and not your Father's Jul 15 15:53:32 * Morgan nods, sighing Jul 15 15:54:55 What, my love? Jul 15 15:55:12 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 15:55:29 I'm conflicted. I can see the sense on Hafenlohr long term but... Jul 15 15:59:42 But part of you wants to go back to the home of your ancestors, and where they are laid to rest? Jul 15 16:00:17 * Morgan nods Jul 15 16:00:29 Its... home. Jul 15 16:01:27 Maybe in a few years Hafenlohr will feel that way? Jul 15 16:02:09 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 16:02:10 Maybe Jul 15 16:05:12 * MollyK nods Jul 15 16:05:22 I'm sorry... Jul 15 16:07:26 * Morgan sighs Jul 15 16:07:28 Its alright Jul 15 16:08:40 If I'd known it would cause heartache, I'd never for negotiated for the Grafdom Jul 15 16:09:07 It was my choice Jul 15 16:14:12 It will be better for the people Jul 15 16:14:46 Thats my hope Jul 15 16:15:19 It will, they'll have you Jul 15 16:16:08 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 16:16:09 We'll see Jul 15 16:18:53 * MollyK nods Jul 15 16:19:18 We will likely spend next summer in Sudlachenburg, won't we? Jul 15 16:19:41 * Morgan nods Jul 15 16:19:43 I think so Jul 15 16:24:36 Four weeks before my delivery, and at least eight after before I'm churched Jul 15 16:25:04 * Morgan nods Jul 15 16:25:15 Depending on how things stand, I may need to travel back during that time Jul 15 16:28:00 * MollyK nods Jul 15 16:28:10 If you can tear yourself away Jul 15 16:28:30 If needs must Jul 15 16:29:20 * MollyK nods Jul 15 16:29:56 I'm sure our infant and I will be extremely well-cared for Jul 15 16:30:02 * Morgan nods Jul 15 16:30:05 I have no doubt of it Jul 15 16:30:23 You will just be very unhappy to be dragged away? Jul 15 16:30:44 * Morgan nods Jul 15 16:30:46 Yes, I will Jul 15 16:32:58 * MollyK smiles Jul 15 16:33:19 Maybe -I- should tie -you- to the bed, save us both that, hmm? Jul 15 16:34:18 Can you imagine my fathers reaction to that idea? Jul 15 16:35:36 It'd be as glorious as well I told him I would do that if he forced a delay to our honeymoon... Jul 15 16:35:57 * Morgan nods Jul 15 16:36:07 That worked out actually Jul 15 16:36:51 It did. *she smiles* I did rather wonder when I said that it might spark the idea for you... Jul 15 16:37:19 Oh? Jul 15 16:40:48 That maybe the prospect of anyone tying anyone to a bed being a suggestion of mine would make you think of doing so to me Jul 15 16:41:13 Me shrugs Jul 15 16:47:58 But that did not occur Jul 15 16:48:40 No... I gurss I'm a bit dimwitted Jul 15 16:49:17 Just pure, my love Jul 15 16:50:04 * Morgan huffs Jul 15 16:50:06 naive Jul 15 16:51:47 It isn't a bad thing, I am just... unusual Jul 15 16:53:39 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 16:53:41 Perhaps Jul 15 16:54:20 It troubles you? Jul 15 16:54:29 My being naive, yes Jul 15 16:54:37 Why? Jul 15 16:57:07 It is not a good thing for someone with responsibility to be Jul 15 16:57:42 I do not think you are so naive anymore Jul 15 16:58:45 Not as naive, but still... Jul 15 17:00:42 It is one of the things I love about you Jul 15 17:11:44 My nativity? Jul 15 17:14:35 * MollyK nods Jul 15 17:14:45 It's endearing Jul 15 17:15:36 I doubt others find it so Jul 15 17:17:59 * MollyK shrugs Jul 15 17:18:14 I don't think anyone sees it quite so much Jul 15 17:19:25 No? Jul 15 17:24:26 I like to think you are the truest, most vulnerable version of yourself with me Jul 15 17:25:19 * Morgan nods Jul 15 17:25:28 That is a fair assessment Jul 15 17:27:10 * MollyK nods, smiling Jul 15 17:27:19 It is nice that you now can be Jul 15 17:27:59 * Morgan nods Jul 15 17:28:06 Yes... it is progress Jul 15 17:28:33 * MollyK nods Jul 15 17:28:44 It really is Jul 15 17:31:58 * Morgan nods Jul 15 17:33:27 I'm proud of you Jul 15 17:33:49 * Morgan blushes Jul 15 17:35:38 * MollyK smiles Jul 15 17:35:52 Will we have dinner with the others? Jul 15 17:36:10 * Morgan nods Jul 15 17:36:12 I suppose so Jul 15 17:39:29 * MollyK smiles Jul 15 17:40:06 You can have me all to yourself if you prefer. I know sometimes it must be quite overwhelming to share me with the children or our friends? Jul 15 17:41:18 It is part of the life we have chosen Jul 15 17:42:07 Of course, but do you sometimes miss when we were on honeymoon and you had more time just us? Jul 15 17:42:53 * Morgan nods Jul 15 17:42:56 I do, yes Jul 15 17:49:03 * MollyK nods Jul 15 17:49:14 We've been so busy Jul 15 17:49:20 * Morgan nods Jul 15 17:49:28 aye... such is the life of duty I'm afraid Jul 15 17:51:22 * MollyK nods Jul 15 17:52:28 Indeed it is. Maybe we could take a little holiday next year, before the baby, maybe in the spring? Emil will be definitely old enough for food and cow's milk instead by then Jul 15 17:52:50 * Morgan nods Jul 15 17:52:55 perhaps Jul 15 17:56:20 * MollyK nods "I just do not wish you to feel neglected, my love" Jul 15 17:57:55 * Morgan nods Jul 15 17:57:58 I do not love Jul 15 17:59:32 * MollyK smiles "good. How is your woodwork?" Jul 15 18:01:13 Not bad... Its going to be tight, getting them finished before we get to Eisen Jul 15 18:03:22 * MollyK nods Jul 15 18:03:29 It's a lot to try to make Jul 15 18:04:32 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:04:35 I'll get it done Jul 15 18:07:24 Of course. And we are fortunate to already have three cribs! Jul 15 18:07:46 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:08:05 I think... I'll have these ones sent straight to my fathers house, rather than cart them around Jul 15 18:09:48 * MollyK nods Jul 15 18:10:17 That is very wise. Then you will take them when you go to see Otto and Sascha? Jul 15 18:10:34 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:10:35 aye Jul 15 18:13:40 Are you excited to see them? Jul 15 18:13:57 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:14:09 I wish I wasn't having to prepare them for a shock though Jul 15 18:15:55 * MollyK nods Jul 15 18:16:06 Fortunately she is older now? Jul 15 18:16:54 Even so. Jul 15 18:18:15 *she nods sadly* I know Jul 15 18:19:53 * Morgan sighs Jul 15 18:19:55 Its just how it is Jul 15 18:23:46 * MollyK nods Jul 15 18:24:04 I dearly hope their twins will help them heal Jul 15 18:24:11 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:24:12 Me too Jul 15 18:28:35 You hope that too, or you hope it will aid your own healing? Jul 15 18:29:05 Both, I think Jul 15 18:32:43 * MollyK nods Jul 15 18:32:57 It will do you good to see them happy again, I think Jul 15 18:33:03 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:33:12 Aye, it will. Jul 15 18:37:13 And you are happy, Edward is happy, your family are stronger, Florrie has a much better life now. It isn't what you hoped for when you tried to get yourself killed, but things are moving forward Jul 15 18:37:23 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:37:27 Yes, they are Jul 15 18:43:24 * MollyK smiles "I'm glad you failed horribly at your planned death" Jul 15 18:43:32 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:43:42 It would've made all of this quite difficult Jul 15 18:45:28 * MollyK nods Jul 15 18:45:44 It would be very difficult to get me pregnant that way! Jul 15 18:46:11 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:50:32 Not that it isn't proving difficult as it is! Jul 15 18:51:30 We knew it wasn't going to happen just yet Jul 15 18:55:01 * MollyK nods Jul 15 18:56:08 I know, my love. It will happen when the time is right. Besides, you are going to be much too busy with the house and the wider family and the Grafdom to be as distracted as you would be anyway Jul 15 18:56:30 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:56:35 That is very true Jul 15 18:58:32 * MollyK nods Jul 15 18:58:51 And I only have two breasts. If we had twins... Jul 15 18:59:22 Best hope we don't have triplets Jul 15 19:02:35 * MollyK giggles Jul 15 19:03:00 Can you imagine the size I would be this short?! My belly would be massive Jul 15 19:03:09 * Morgan nods Jul 15 19:03:33 Have to have doors widened for you Jul 15 19:03:43 * MollyK laughs Jul 15 19:04:02 No, put me in the bedroom and I wouldn't be able to escape... Jul 15 19:05:49 * Morgan nods Jul 15 19:08:29 That would suit, hmm? Jul 15 19:09:08 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 19:09:09 Perhaps Jul 15 19:11:17 * MollyK smiles, standing up and kissing his cheek Jul 15 19:11:35 We had best hope for just the one the first time around Jul 15 19:11:51 aye Jul 15 19:14:20 * MollyK smiles Jul 15 19:14:55 We should go to dinner, my love, unless you wish it to be just is Jul 15 19:14:57 Us Jul 15 19:15:07 What about the boys? Jul 15 19:17:09 If we leave the doors open we should hear them from the ballroom, but they don't wake usually Jul 15 19:17:22 * Morgan nods Jul 15 19:17:23 alright Jul 15 19:33:16 *This is what they do. The only child with them is Thomas settled in a little blanket nest. Even Claudia has joined them, sat between Uinise and Alice. It's fairly relaxed, and the food is still good from resupplying. They're having coffee afterwards* Jul 15 19:33:34 Alice: Have you been to Stirling before, Morgan? Jul 15 19:34:16 No, I've never actually set foot in the marches before Jul 15 19:39:16 A: It's like Avalon, but more Vesten Jul 15 19:40:57 I've... worked alongside a man from the marches before, he was... capable and seemed a decent sort Jul 15 19:42:14 I: Is it very marshy? Jul 15 20:00:48 No, love, its -marches-... a quirk of their way of speaking. Innismore, now -that- place is marshy Jul 15 20:09:02 A: Innismore is an odd place. The Vaticine church hasn't ever managed to rid them of their heathenry, and the Church Of Avalon hasn't even tried to get a foothold there Jul 15 20:11:30 Odd is a bit of an understatement Jul 15 20:24:15 U: the polytheists of the world seem to have been pushed north, to Innismore, Vesten, and some parts of Ussura. Some texts suggest that there were also polytheists in Cathay. But the polytheists of ancient Vodacce are long gone, as with the central countries Jul 15 20:27:07 Are they? Or are they just better at staying out of sight? Jul 15 20:31:47 U: from what I know, it is the former Jul 15 20:32:01 * Morgan shrugs Jul 15 20:32:24 With regards to the church, I'd be wary of trying to convert any place where the women carry maces Jul 15 20:33:54 U: *she nods, women with weapons the norm for her world* Jul 15 20:36:19 * Morgan sips his coffee Jul 15 20:36:39 A: I've traded in Stirling before Jul 15 20:37:04 Safe place? Jul 15 20:48:16 * MollyK is now known as Alice Jul 15 20:48:44 Safer than Carleon Jul 15 20:49:03 * Morgan nods Jul 15 20:49:06 good Jul 15 20:52:22 I haven't had trouble there Jul 15 20:53:33 You're prettier than I am Jul 15 20:54:04 *this makes the others laugh* Jul 15 20:56:03 HH: not as scary as you though, man Jul 15 20:56:28 * Morgan nods Jul 15 20:56:44 Some people look at me and think I'd be a bit of a challenge they could overcome... Jul 15 20:58:14 *HH points at Molly* like 'er Jul 15 21:00:15 Had to be someone who could manage it Jul 15 21:01:38 U, looking confused: she beats you?! Jul 15 21:02:06 *HH chuckles, Molly just blushes* Jul 15 21:02:32 * Morgan smiles Jul 15 21:02:48 No, in that she managed to change my ways Jul 15 21:03:20 U: *she nods* the way Theah Main phrases things can confuse us Jul 15 21:03:52 I have noticed that Jul 15 21:04:05 Your people are quite straight forward Jul 15 21:06:00 U: we do not play with words Jul 15 21:08:01 * Morgan nods Jul 15 21:08:09 You don't really do small talk either, I know Jul 15 21:11:04 U: no, we don't need it Jul 15 21:11:41 * Morgan nods Jul 15 21:11:44 Indeed Jul 15 21:13:28 C: people talk too much anyway Jul 15 21:15:06 You just like telling people to shut up Jul 15 21:17:34 *Claudia nods* when you spend days on end with Heinzharold you do it a lot Jul 15 21:18:49 unnerstandable Jul 15 21:19:14 HH: sure do. Y' do it a lot if you're with me Jul 15 21:19:36 *he yelps when Inga kicks his shin* Jul 15 21:19:51 * Morgan sniggers Jul 15 21:22:26 Elsie: will we stay long in Stirling? Jul 15 21:23:08 Wasn't planning to... want to get on, see my uncle Jul 15 21:25:25 M: I think we'll get to Hafenlohr around the seventh of April Jul 15 21:25:42 I: That's not very far away Jul 15 21:26:17 * Morgan nods Jul 15 21:26:29 We don't want to dally Jul 15 21:29:54 HH: E'eryone is ready t' go home Jul 15 21:30:06 *Uinise looks to Claudia* I'm not Jul 15 21:30:39 Just as well, you've got a while yet Jul 15 21:32:18 *Claudia nods, looking at Morgan* Sorgi estimated mid June Jul 15 21:32:42 * Morgan nods Jul 15 21:32:45 Its a long while Jul 15 21:34:58 *Claudia nods, sipping her drink. The conversation moves on, but it isn't long before everyone retires. Molly brings this up once they're in bed* Jul 15 21:35:01 * Alice is now known as Molly Jul 15 21:35:12 They're very attracted, aren't they? Jul 15 21:35:19 * Morgan nods Jul 15 21:35:26 Claudia cares about her Jul 15 21:37:36 Is that more shocking than the attraction? Jul 15 21:37:46 * Morgan nods Jul 15 21:37:52 It is, yes Jul 15 21:39:32 Because she doesn't care normally? Jul 15 21:40:45 * Morgan nods Jul 15 21:40:46 aye Jul 15 21:41:44 * Molly yawns Jul 15 21:41:51 Is it love, do you think? Jul 15 21:42:39 I think it -could- be Jul 15 21:43:52 * Molly nods Jul 15 21:44:01 That will make it difficult Jul 15 21:44:45 * Morgan nods Jul 15 21:44:53 Thats for them to deal with Jul 15 21:46:14 Yes... Jul 15 21:46:37 What? Jul 15 21:48:20 If they fall in love, there's no future for them here, is there? Jul 15 21:48:45 No, there isn't Jul 15 21:49:26 Which means Claudia would have to move Jul 15 21:50:33 For all intents and purposes, thats more or less the case anyway. She doesn't want to settle in one place Jul 15 21:51:29 But Capperlucia is very far away Jul 15 21:54:26 She is likely to want to be sailing anyway Jul 15 21:54:54 * Molly nods Jul 15 21:54:57 I suppose so Jul 15 21:55:41 Why does it bother you so much? Jul 15 21:56:18 I worry for you Jul 15 21:56:58 Why? Jul 15 21:58:42 You'll be sad Jul 15 21:59:33 I will anyway love, she's not going to be around Jul 15 22:00:29 * Molly nods sadly Jul 15 22:00:43 Yes Jul 15 22:01:06 Its just what we must deal with Jul 15 22:02:40 * Molly nods, kissing his cheek Jul 15 22:02:48 I am not going anywhere though Jul 15 22:03:10 * Morgan nods Jul 15 22:03:11 good Jul 15 22:04:31 Are you ready to sleep, my love? Jul 15 22:04:38 * Morgan nods Jul 15 22:04:40 aye Jul 15 22:08:45 * Molly nods, cuddling up, her leg over his Jul 15 22:08:50 Goodnight, liebling Jul 15 22:09:53 Goodnight my love Jul 15 22:14:30 * Molly sings quietly, and he falls asleep. He starts to dream where he's tutored her, and he has arrived early at the ship they're taking. The ship is called the Scarlet Songbird, and her crew is Eisen. The Captain gives him permission to board Jul 15 22:16:18 Captain. Got a room for me to stow my gear? Jul 15 22:17:40 * Molly is now known as Captain Jul 15 22:18:22 * Captain nods. He's the quintessential old sailor, very tanned and battle-scarred, he must be almost seventy Jul 15 22:18:47 There is, down the stairs, second port side. That's left. Jul 15 22:20:30 * Morgan nods Jul 15 22:20:34 Second port side, aye Jul 15 22:22:05 * Captain nods Jul 15 22:22:33 If you're looking for the young lady, she'll be right across from you Jul 15 22:23:31 How long til we sail? Jul 15 22:25:14 About two hours Jul 15 22:25:37 * Morgan nods Jul 15 22:25:41 I'll be on deck for that Jul 15 22:28:34 * Captain nods Jul 15 22:28:46 Yes Jul 15 22:29:38 * Morgan nods, heading below Jul 15 22:31:54 *the little room has a hammock, it seems to normally be a store room* Jul 15 22:32:47 * Morgan stows his bags before climbing into the hammock Jul 15 22:34:28 *it's quite comfortable, and he gets ten minutes before there's a knock* Jul 15 22:34:33 What? Jul 15 22:35:54 * Captain is now known as Molly Jul 15 22:36:02 Can I come in? Jul 15 22:36:31 Aye, come in Jul 15 22:37:58 * Molly does so Jul 15 22:38:05 I wasn't sure you'd come Jul 15 22:38:30 * Morgan sits up in the hammock Jul 15 22:38:43 I said I would. I've got to leave anyway, some good may as well come from it Jul 15 22:42:49 * Molly nods Jul 15 22:43:06 I still don't know how it can be fixed Jul 15 22:43:33 Nor do I... yet Jul 15 22:44:04 If you gave up your title you could avoid all of it, and I would marry him Jul 15 22:44:48 Rather makes making myself known pointless doesn't it Jul 15 22:45:22 * Molly nods Jul 15 22:45:29 But you can still be free Jul 15 22:45:46 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 15 22:46:07 No, I made the choice to save you from him, and I will stand by it Jul 15 22:46:32 But -why-? I'm not worth that Jul 15 22:47:10 Clearly I disagree Jul 15 22:47:19 * Molly nods Jul 15 22:47:48 If you can't think of a solution, I'll be your wife however you wish me to Jul 15 22:48:03 I don't see we'll get to that Jul 15 22:48:33 * Molly nods Jul 15 22:49:09 I have a few goodbyes to say. I'll be back soon Jul 15 22:49:18 But you will return? Jul 15 22:49:38 Would you be upset if I did not? Jul 15 22:50:55 It would be pointless. There is a man in my fathers service who would find you without too much bother. Its... a waste of energy Jul 15 22:51:17 * Molly 's eyes narrow a little Jul 15 22:51:27 Do you always dodge direct questions? Jul 15 22:52:08 I'm merely stating a fact Jul 15 22:52:50 * Molly nods Jul 15 22:52:57 I'll return Jul 15 22:53:07 * Morgan nods Jul 15 22:53:14 I'd like to think that for the time being we are in this together Jul 15 22:53:57 Until there is a better solution, marrying you would be the most prudent option for me. Jul 15 22:54:25 * Morgan nods Jul 15 22:54:27 I suppose so Jul 15 22:55:05 I could bring you some whiskey? Jul 15 22:55:15 * Morgan nods Jul 15 22:55:20 I'd appreciate that Jul 15 23:01:25 * Molly nods, smiling Jul 15 23:01:43 I'll bring enough to share? Jul 15 23:02:03 * Morgan nods Jul 15 23:02:04 If you wish Jul 15 23:05:29 * Molly nods, smiling before going out of the door Jul 15 23:07:08 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 15 23:56:08 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)