**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Jul 31 12:42:56 2023 Jul 31 12:42:56 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.150) has joined Jul 31 13:04:45 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 31 13:05:53 (C&p pls) Jul 31 13:06:21 V: Can you sing it? Jul 31 13:06:21 I can try but... I haven't really put it all together, so I'm not completely sure how it'll sound Jul 31 13:06:21 We don't mind if it's not perfect yet, do we, Mauschen? Jul 31 13:06:21 *Varick shakes his head* it's okay to get things wrong Jul 31 13:06:21 * Morgan nods, taking a deep breath before starting to play Jul 31 13:06:23 ((Do you need a refresh of the lyrics? Or the whole song?)) Jul 31 13:06:25 (Already googled) Jul 31 13:06:27 *Varick looks more puzzled by it than anything else. Molly nods a little solemnly* Jul 31 13:06:29 * Morgan avoids making eye contact Jul 31 13:06:50 It's intense, my love... when did you write it again? Jul 31 13:07:26 While we worked for Catherine Jul 31 13:07:54 * MollyK nods Jul 31 13:08:18 V: I don't think we should burn buildings, Vati Jul 31 13:09:29 No... its just a metaphor Jul 31 13:11:41 V: a metta for who? Jul 31 13:12:47 A metaphor... its when what you say means something else... Jul 31 13:13:56 V: like sarcasm? Jul 31 13:14:05 A bit different Jul 31 13:15:08 V: But that's saying something you don't mean Jul 31 13:16:46 At the time... I was talking to god... I felt like he'd abandoned me, and the bit about burning my cathedrals is a way of saying that that part of me was destroyed Jul 31 13:18:49 V: Oh! Jul 31 13:19:02 What lines were you crossing? Jul 31 13:20:07 Its... something to do with the choices I made during my time there, once I left Avebury... Jul 31 13:20:58 I see... it's a good song, my love Jul 31 13:21:38 Its... alright Jul 31 13:22:25 V: I don't really understand it, but I think it's good Jul 31 13:23:08 * Morgan nods Jul 31 13:23:09 Thank you Jul 31 13:23:50 * MollyK plays idly with Emil's feet Jul 31 13:24:14 [is your faith troubling you again?] Jul 31 13:24:44 [A little, but... I'm alright] Jul 31 13:25:34 [was it troubling you -before- your dream?] Jul 31 13:26:33 [no more than usual] Jul 31 13:27:48 [alright, my love] Jul 31 13:30:55 * Morgan quietly plays the guitar part of Glory Glory Jul 31 13:31:31 * MollyK doesn't ask any questions until a bit later, after the others have congregated in the study. Then she motions him aside before quietly saying "was I the line you blurred? Never having another woman in your life?" Jul 31 13:33:32 No, actually... it was the shift I slowly made from continuing on and trying to make the best of things toward trying to get myself... ended Jul 31 13:34:55 * MollyK nods sadly Jul 31 13:35:03 Thank goodness you failed. Jul 31 13:35:23 * Morgan sighs Jul 31 13:35:32 You'd have been alright. You'd have ended up looked after Jul 31 13:37:00 There are ways in which Seb might have come into my life, but it is you I want Jul 31 13:37:20 * Morgan nods Jul 31 13:38:15 You'd have missed out on so much Jul 31 13:38:52 * Morgan nods Jul 31 13:39:05 Aye, I would have Jul 31 13:41:04 Though it is not what you wanted then, it is what you needed? Jul 31 13:42:23 * Morgan nods Jul 31 13:42:30 I have no regrets that I failed in that task Jul 31 13:42:44 * MollyK nods Jul 31 13:43:15 Good. Are you excited to be almost at Durham? Jul 31 13:43:49 Would you believe I'm actually troubled about it Jul 31 13:44:29 * MollyK frowns slightly Jul 31 13:44:44 Because he doesn't actually know who Florrie is yet? Jul 31 13:45:23 No... though I can add -that- to my concerns now Jul 31 13:47:48 * MollyK wrinkles her nose Jul 31 13:47:56 Sorry. Why then? Jul 31 13:48:44 I am heartsore at giving Bir to him Jul 31 13:53:10 Then don't, my love Jul 31 13:53:57 But thats why we brought her with us Jul 31 13:57:01 But now you love her. Perhaps it would be best to have her with us, where Varick and I can monitor her. If she does well, maybe another can be brought for him? Jul 31 13:58:46 Varick wants her to be a general in his bird army Jul 31 13:59:52 * MollyK smiles Jul 31 14:00:05 I am not hugely surprised Jul 31 14:00:15 No, nor I Jul 31 14:02:04 We can do that, if you wish. We might need to keep her in warmer rooms in the winter Jul 31 14:04:14 * Morgan nods Jul 31 14:04:21 I hope he will not be too angry Jul 31 14:06:41 It doesn't seem consistent with who he is, my love Jul 31 14:08:29 Disappointed, then Jul 31 14:09:02 That is always a big concern for you... Jul 31 14:09:34 * Morgan nods Jul 31 14:09:37 Yes, it is Jul 31 14:13:30 I think it will be alright. You are attached to her Jul 31 14:14:23 * Morgan nods Jul 31 14:14:25 Yes, I am Jul 31 14:16:21 * MollyK smiles Jul 31 14:16:41 Well then, I don't have the heart to part you Jul 31 14:17:18 * Morgan nods Jul 31 14:20:54 * MollyK smiles Jul 31 14:20:58 Better? Jul 31 14:22:05 Still apprehensive Jul 31 14:23:58 Do we need to talk to Alice about how to handle the situation with Florrie? Jul 31 14:24:52 Probably... I really need to speak to mother about it... Edward, with so much on his mind, has asked me to deal with telling my father Jul 31 14:27:14 * MollyK frowns Jul 31 14:27:51 We are rather short on time... perhaps she can squeeze us in in quiet hour, but we'll dock not long after Jul 31 14:28:05 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 31 14:28:24 I'll deal with it after we've visited... I'll have to ask Christopher not to mention it Jul 31 14:28:55 * MollyK nods Jul 31 14:29:23 I do think perhaps we are coming to a time where we will need to just be honest with our closest family Jul 31 14:30:47 * Morgan frowns Jul 31 14:30:49 All of us? Jul 31 14:33:59 Wouldn't it be simpler than trying to remember who knows what? Jul 31 14:34:47 Perhaps but... even HeinzHarold struggled with it all Jul 31 14:36:06 I know, but the children will not be able to hold it back as we do Jul 31 14:37:09 * Morgan scowls Jul 31 14:37:16 Thats going to be very difficult Jul 31 14:39:52 * MollyK nods Jul 31 14:39:58 Your Father, specifically Jul 31 14:40:26 * Morgan nods Jul 31 14:40:31 Alright. Jul 31 14:41:01 You do not agree? Jul 31 14:41:42 It would make sense. I just see how badly it is going to go Jul 31 14:42:08 * MollyK nods Jul 31 14:42:32 I know, but Florrie cannot be expected to not use her ability, she's not even three Jul 31 14:43:54 No, I know Jul 31 14:46:10 We do not need to decide now, my love, not for anything but telling Christopher who she is and perhaps what she can do Jul 31 14:46:37 * Morgan nods Jul 31 14:46:43 Aye. I'll talk with him Jul 31 14:47:28 * MollyK smiles Jul 31 14:47:41 Alright, my love. Is Bir to travel with us? Jul 31 14:48:00 I don't know... do you think she would be lonely? Jul 31 14:48:33 Maybe. There won't be anyone left behind Jul 31 14:49:19 * Morgan nods Jul 31 14:49:22 Best ask Varick Jul 31 14:52:18 * MollyK nods " we are still to stay until Sunday?" (Presently Thursday) Jul 31 14:53:20 I think... thats probably the best idea Jul 31 14:55:25 * MollyK nods Jul 31 14:55:50 I know it isn't long, but we have so much to do before the baptism Jul 31 14:56:26 I was actually thinking I'd like to get a move on sooner, but I think Florrie would be upset at leaving sooner Jul 31 14:57:48 I think some time for the children to run around on dry land might be good, and even I can admit that I would like some time off ship now Jul 31 14:58:07 * Morgan shrugs Jul 31 14:58:09 If thats what you need Jul 31 14:58:48 We could just have the one full day tomorrow, and leave on Saturday lunch time? Jul 31 14:59:34 No, you're right, they would benefit from the time on land, and so would you Jul 31 14:59:44 * MollyK smiles Jul 31 14:59:50 Thank you, my love Jul 31 15:00:25 * Morgan nods Jul 31 15:00:27 Its alright Jul 31 15:01:47 * MollyK kisses his cheek Jul 31 15:02:20 * MollyK whispers "we'll behave there, yes?" Jul 31 15:02:24 * Morgan nods Jul 31 15:02:26 Yes, we will Jul 31 15:02:54 Until it is your land? Jul 31 15:04:14 probably Jul 31 15:08:41 * MollyK watches him Jul 31 15:09:02 You are very out of sorts my love, how can I help? Jul 31 15:10:01 Just a difficult day, thats all Jul 31 15:11:47 * MollyK nods Jul 31 15:12:00 I try to brighten it, but sometimes I cannot Jul 31 15:12:32 I'll be alright Jul 31 15:16:18 * MollyK nods "I will focus my attention elsewhere then, my love, rather than trying to draw you out of it" Jul 31 15:16:47 * Morgan frowns Jul 31 15:16:51 There's no need to be like that Jul 31 15:17:26 I don't feel I am helping you, that's all. I know you often need time to deal with things yourself Jul 31 15:20:41 'M ok Jul 31 15:21:11 * MollyK nods Jul 31 15:21:24 I think I'll go and pack, my love Jul 31 15:21:37 Ok love Jul 31 15:22:56 * MollyK does so. HH comes over Jul 31 15:23:00 * MollyK is now known as HH Jul 31 15:23:26 Hey, wanna go do some woodwork for a lil bit? Jul 31 15:23:45 * Morgan nods Jul 31 15:23:47 yeah Jul 31 15:24:04 * HH heads down to the hold Jul 31 15:24:13 Right, whatcha want me doin? Jul 31 15:24:38 * Morgan gives him some instructions fitting some pieces together Jul 31 15:25:46 * HH gets on with it for a bit, so there's some quiet. It's about half hour later when he asks Jul 31 15:25:51 How y' doin'? Jul 31 15:27:24 * Morgan shrugs Jul 31 15:27:28 I've been better Jul 31 15:39:41 Yighijhjg Jul 31 15:50:53 Yeah, Claudia said y'd had a bad night Jul 31 15:51:21 * Morgan nods Jul 31 15:51:24 yeah Jul 31 15:54:09 Anythin' me or Inga can do? Jul 31 15:54:38 I don't -think- so. Its just a bit brutal Jul 31 15:57:44 Hug? Jul 31 15:57:58 * Morgan thinks about it before nodding Jul 31 16:01:32 * HH hugs him, pressing his hands in Jul 31 16:02:24 * Morgan leans into him, pressing his face into HeinzHarolds shoulder Jul 31 16:04:56 * HH puts a hand on the back of his neck like his Da used to Jul 31 16:05:58 * Morgan sighs, relaxing against him Jul 31 16:08:36 Gon' be okay, man Jul 31 16:10:21 * Morgan nods Jul 31 16:11:36 Definitely don't want to go any further with that one Jul 31 16:12:25 It not over? Jul 31 16:12:37 It didn't go blue Jul 31 16:14:57 Shit. Really bad one? Jul 31 16:15:37 * Morgan nods Jul 31 16:16:26 Yeah, awful Jul 31 16:17:08 * HH nods "worst one?" Jul 31 16:17:58 Coming on for it man. Found Edward dead at my table, poisoned. Jana was dead, Dietlinde had thrown most of it up, but wouldn't accept the doctors treatment so... now I'm just waiting for her to die as well Jul 31 16:19:25 Fuck me sideways. Jul 31 16:21:35 * Morgan nods Jul 31 16:21:38 yeah Jul 31 16:22:30 That's fuckin' horrid, man Jul 31 16:22:37 * Morgan nods Jul 31 16:22:41 yeah Jul 31 16:23:17 Mebbie she would have a change o' heart Jul 31 16:24:04 Too late. She was convinced if it was Theus' will, she'd survive, along with... the baby. Jul 31 16:26:10 * HH nods "yeah, I mean, she was always pretty devoted" Jul 31 16:27:53 * Morgan nods Jul 31 16:27:55 Yeah, she was Jul 31 16:29:00 Just hurts big time Jul 31 16:29:41 * Morgan nods Jul 31 16:29:50 Yes, it does. It carries over when I wake Jul 31 16:31:46 * HH nods Jul 31 16:32:20 She loved you man, so much Jul 31 16:33:19 * Morgan nods Jul 31 16:33:26 just... feels like she'd rather leave me alone Jul 31 16:36:55 Yeah, I unnerstand, man Jul 31 16:38:45 * Morgan nods, sighing Jul 31 16:40:15 Thing is, man, as kids, we were committed enough to our faith t' go off to War and die for it. Hell, Da -did- die for it. Jul 31 16:40:46 Fed Jul 31 16:40:49 * Morgan nods Jul 31 16:40:52 Yeah, I know Jul 31 16:43:13 An' for her, she didn' see that same senselessness we had to see. Never had her faith challenged. Jul 31 16:44:33 Ironic I suppose that losing her is what broke my faith Jul 31 16:48:08 Mebbie she was partly why it was stayin' intact after what we'd been through in th' War Jul 31 16:48:44 * Morgan shrugs Jul 31 16:48:46 maybe Jul 31 16:49:24 Mebbie it's just a nightmare, nothin' more Jul 31 16:50:01 Lets not get into the realm of fantasy, eh Jul 31 16:52:11 * HH sighs "Don't really wanna believe it though" Jul 31 16:52:51 What? Jul 31 16:53:56 Tha' she would do that Jul 31 16:54:37 Leave it in Theus' hands? Jul 31 16:55:29 Yeah Jul 31 16:55:58 * Morgan shrugs Jul 31 16:56:02 Her faith was just that strong Jul 31 16:56:44 Y' envied it, or not til after? Jul 31 16:57:24 Until recently, actually... though I still struggle with it to a point Jul 31 16:59:20 * HH nods Jul 31 16:59:43 Sounded like it last night when y' were talkin' 'bout the Capperlucian one Jul 31 17:01:21 * Morgan shrugs Jul 31 17:01:26 Not in the way you'd expect Jul 31 17:01:44 No? Jul 31 17:02:23 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 31 17:02:38 I don't want to upset your views Jul 31 17:04:35 Just worried for y', man Jul 31 17:05:43 Think I'm losing my mind? Jul 31 17:07:38 No, but dreams getting real bad, gotta lotta religious stuff going on Jul 31 17:07:58 * Morgan nods Jul 31 17:08:00 Its complicated Jul 31 17:08:48 * HH nods " usually is, man" Jul 31 17:09:23 Don't worry about the religious stuff. Its no more than anyone with power... Jul 31 17:11:47 Just gonna try an' enjoy our holiday, yeah? Jul 31 17:12:20 Oh, no that ideas been scuppered as well... Molly thinks we should tell Christopher about Florries abilities... and then tell my family about ours... Jul 31 17:14:23 * HH nods Jul 31 17:14:42 He's Gon' notice when he suddenly has a lot more flowers Jul 31 17:14:49 * Morgan nods Jul 31 17:15:00 Christopher isn't really a concern... he's Avalonian... Jul 31 17:15:09 Yeah Jul 31 17:15:37 My mother will adjust, eventually... my father... Jul 31 17:18:29 * HH nods Jul 31 17:18:38 Gon' be a pain in the ass Jul 31 17:18:49 Thats putting it mildly Jul 31 17:18:56 * HH chuckles Jul 31 17:19:37 Yep. Waiting til after the baptisms, or using that as a way to stop him bein' even worse Jul 31 17:30:24 It'll need to be before, I think... otherwise he'll see what Florrie can do and... I'm not having him singling her out for it Jul 31 17:32:51 * HH nods Jul 31 17:33:14 Gon' tell him when you go to Sudlachenburg then, let him blow up about it away from all the kids? Jul 31 17:33:21 * Morgan nods Jul 31 17:33:25 Aye, I think so Jul 31 17:36:02 Thinkin' y' need company? Jul 31 17:37:04 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 31 17:37:27 No man, I've kept you away from Inga far too much. Its time for you to settle Jul 31 17:38:59 It'd be what, three or four nights? Jul 31 17:39:16 * Morgan nods Jul 31 17:39:19 Something like... Jul 31 17:40:24 Pretty sure she could manage if y' need me, man Jul 31 17:41:22 You know how he can be... he'll think I've brought backup Jul 31 17:45:18 Good point Jul 31 17:45:53 * Morgan nods Jul 31 17:45:58 Thanks, though. Jul 31 17:46:28 Unless you wann' see your ma... but she'll be coming to the baptisms anyway I hope Jul 31 17:49:55 I'll chat with my lil darlin Jul 31 17:51:54 * Morgan nods Jul 31 17:51:56 Alright man Jul 31 17:54:45 * HH gets on with the woodwork "Molly okay you goin' without her?" Jul 31 17:55:59 I think so... its time those boys were settled Jul 31 17:57:56 They're off shoppin' after you get back any'ow Jul 31 18:01:02 * Morgan nods Jul 31 18:01:13 Aye, thats true... why its important to take the time you can get Jul 31 18:02:45 You plannin' to do that b'fore we get there? Jul 31 18:03:26 * Morgan shrugs Jul 31 18:03:29 We'll see Jul 31 18:03:52 * HH glances at him "you guys okay?" Jul 31 18:04:39 The usual. I need to get through this, she's upset she can't help Jul 31 18:04:49 * HH nods Jul 31 18:05:10 Want me t' get Inga to keep her occupied? Jul 31 18:05:47 Bit obvious aint it? Jul 31 18:06:32 Nah, get them spending time thinkin' bout what we need to buy for th' house Jul 31 18:07:17 crafty Jul 31 18:07:49 * Morgan goes back to sanding the edges before starting to place the pieces together Jul 31 18:08:55 I'll go up an' set her doin' that. Might mention y' were sayin' how much you love her an' how y' appreciate her though Jul 31 18:09:13 * Morgan nods Jul 31 18:09:18 I really do Jul 31 18:09:34 *he grins* see, now it's not a lie Jul 31 18:10:01 * Morgan nods Jul 31 18:10:04 Good shout Jul 31 18:11:00 Not jus' a pretty face an' cute ass, me Jul 31 18:11:19 So I'm told Jul 31 18:13:28 * HH pats his shoulder "back soon" Jul 31 18:13:46 * Morgan nods, getting the varnish out and starting to apply it Jul 31 18:16:38 *HH is gone a little while, but soon comes back to work with him* says she's Gon' be talking to Mina in quiet hour, an' if y' wanna see Edward that's the time Jul 31 18:17:00 * Morgan nods, checking the time Jul 31 18:17:04 Yeah, I need to see him Jul 31 18:17:23 Before all fucking hell breaks loose Jul 31 18:18:05 Yeah Jul 31 18:26:39 Aye I think I'll do that Jul 31 18:28:14 * HH nods. He goes up to get them sandwiches for lunch so they can work through, and then they go back at one. The children are napping by then, and Molly is just setting up the mirror, Inga going with Heinzharold Jul 31 18:28:19 * HH is now known as Molly Jul 31 18:28:35 Sorgi anticipates docking at half after two Jul 31 18:28:50 Is that why you're sacrificing quiet time? Jul 31 18:31:33 We will be very pushed for time, and I didn't know if you were going to work through it Jul 31 18:31:47 I hadn't been planning to, no Jul 31 18:34:34 Oh... did you want to...? Jul 31 18:36:17 Not really but... it was time with you, thats all Jul 31 18:40:16 * Molly nods Jul 31 18:40:36 I can make them wait Jul 31 18:41:25 No, love, lets get this done. Are Edward and I to bugger off so you can speak to Mina? Jul 31 18:42:10 I think that's wise, do you need to see him alone? Jul 31 18:42:39 uhhh... she doesn't know about my dreams so.. probably. Jul 31 18:43:14 * Molly nods, setting it up. Edward is waiting alone Jul 31 18:43:47 * Morgan looks at him closely, intensely Jul 31 18:46:49 * Molly excuses herself for a minute Jul 31 18:46:53 * Molly is now known as Edward Jul 31 18:47:02 Morgan, how are you? Jul 31 18:47:13 *he drinks some coffee* Jul 31 18:47:54 * Morgan lets out a breath, shuddering Jul 31 18:47:58 I'm better now Jul 31 18:49:11 * Edward frowns Jul 31 18:49:22 What's wrong? Is Florrie sick again? Jul 31 18:50:30 No, god no... I had an -awful- nightmare... Jul 31 18:54:13 * Edward sighs Jul 31 18:54:22 I'm sorry to hear it, brother Jul 31 18:54:46 I've seen you... its alright... Jul 31 18:56:37 What did I do this time? Jul 31 18:59:06 There was no fire. You used mandrake, but you drank it too. *he looks solemn* more than ever, I see the... desperation you faced. Jul 31 19:00:53 * Edward looks serious "I'm sorry you've experienced that" Jul 31 19:02:27 I'm sorry you did. We're alright, you and I... the experience of losing you, even when we weren't even friendly, let alone close... I needed to see you, alive and well, so dispel some of the pain of it Jul 31 19:03:48 * Edward nods Jul 31 19:03:56 I am alive and well, yes Jul 31 19:04:46 * Morgan frowns slightly Jul 31 19:04:50 We're alright? Jul 31 19:05:39 * Edward nods Jul 31 19:05:51 Yes, we are, of course Jul 31 19:06:38 * Morgan nods Jul 31 19:12:13 Sounded like there was something I was missing, thats all Jul 31 19:16:43 I thought you might be wondering why I didn't do that Jul 31 19:18:07 The shock of losing you too... what I'd driven you to... it blinded me to that question Jul 31 19:18:15 * Edward nods Jul 31 19:18:55 It wasn't all on you, brother. You know this. Jul 31 19:19:11 * Morgan nods Jul 31 19:19:35 I know... but thats how it felt. You unnerstand Jul 31 19:19:50 I do, yes Jul 31 19:20:20 * Morgan nods, looking thoughtful Jul 31 19:20:23 Why didn't you? Jul 31 19:21:23 Many reasons, but primarily that I did not want to scare them by me turning up when you were absent Jul 31 19:22:54 * Morgan nods Jul 31 19:23:10 I... don't think I wish to talk about it right now Jul 31 19:23:21 * Edward nods Jul 31 19:23:57 Of course Jul 31 19:25:35 I had a dream I was holding a thread... and a lot of other threads are knotted to it, and I have to keep picking those knots so I can carry on following the thread... Jul 31 19:26:16 Like you have to experience these alternatives to progress? Jul 31 19:26:31 Thats what I'm thinking Jul 31 19:27:34 You have been tackling aspects that you were not before? Jul 31 19:28:30 A couple of warnings to be had as well, but yes... Jul 31 19:29:05 It sounds like they are serving you even if they are not pleasant Jul 31 19:29:21 * Morgan nods Jul 31 19:29:39 I was going to ask the Nieblungen to work on getting rid of them but... I can't. Not now. Jul 31 19:29:55 What were the warnings? Jul 31 19:31:15 Molly got stabbed in a tavern... managed to avoid that while she was looking for a whiskey trader... and the ship we were on, the ebony forest if you can believe it, was struck by another ship in the fog. That was very much a near miss for us Jul 31 19:32:01 They are important to keep then Jul 31 19:32:23 unfortunately Jul 31 19:32:39 * Edward nods Jul 31 19:32:52 It is very unfortunate Jul 31 19:34:11 * Morgan nods Jul 31 19:34:26 It is what it is. How are things? Jul 31 19:35:07 * Edward nods "tense at times, generally managing" Jul 31 19:35:35 I don't imagine... its about to get much easier for a little while... Jul 31 19:36:52 I am hoping that our travel plans will encourage more cordiality. I might even suggest we make a start on making love in every Konigsreich as the others have Jul 31 19:37:13 * Morgan nods, smiling Jul 31 19:37:18 Good idea Jul 31 19:37:53 Last I heard you were on to countries Jul 31 19:38:22 * Morgan nods Jul 31 19:38:30 indeed Jul 31 19:38:54 How is that going? Jul 31 19:39:11 Surprisingly well... ticked off the highland marches... Jul 31 19:40:17 Well done, brother. Montaigne, Ussura, Innismore, Vendel, and Vestennavmanjarr to go? Jul 31 19:40:44 Scratch Montaigne and Ussura Jul 31 19:41:22 How did you manage Ussura?! Jul 31 19:42:23 On the way back from the Empire, we crossed and picked up some Vodka to trade Jul 31 19:43:50 A happy coincidence! Jul 31 19:44:24 We -may- have made the decision to allow us to check Ussura off the list... Jul 31 19:44:35 * Edward laughs Jul 31 19:44:52 And will you be nipping to Vendel on your way to Insel? Jul 31 19:45:48 Its unlikely... but not impossible Jul 31 19:50:47 * Edward nods Jul 31 19:51:23 We're not even -that- far from Vestennevaemanjarr... Jul 31 19:51:52 No, you aren't. I prefer the north though Jul 31 19:52:20 Why? Jul 31 19:57:51 I like the wildness of it Jul 31 19:58:03 * Morgan nods Jul 31 19:58:14 We'll see I suppose Jul 31 19:58:57 * Edward nods Jul 31 19:59:07 You have a lot to pack in Jul 31 19:59:16 'S what she said Jul 31 19:59:22 * Edward snorts Jul 31 19:59:24 * Morgan blinks Jul 31 19:59:30 No idea where that came from Jul 31 19:59:50 If she does, it is a family trait. Jul 31 20:00:37 * Morgan smiles Jul 31 20:00:49 I suppose... we should let the ladies talk... I imagine it will take some time Jul 31 20:02:16 * Edward nods Jul 31 20:02:29 I hope it doesn't take all of quiet hour Jul 31 20:02:50 * Morgan shrugs Jul 31 20:02:56 I think Molly is planning a little tough love... Jul 31 20:03:28 * Edward smiles slightly Jul 31 20:03:40 For you, or for Mina? Jul 31 20:04:06 Mina, I'm afraid Jul 31 20:05:21 Unlucky, brother Jul 31 20:05:37 You might think differently once she and Mina are done Jul 31 20:06:54 * Edward nods Jul 31 20:07:18 I will go and steel myself with a whiskey or two, if it hasn't all been stolen... Jul 31 20:07:32 You only keep one sort of whiskey? Jul 31 20:11:15 No, I don't Jul 31 20:12:13 Well then... only the fairly good stuff got pilfered Jul 31 20:13:49 * Edward nods Jul 31 20:13:52 Indeed Jul 31 20:14:34 Listen, in case I don't get chance to say it before we are together... I've been thinking about you meeting Florrie... Jul 31 20:15:09 * Edward nods, smiling "As do I, frequently" Jul 31 20:15:19 * Morgan nods Jul 31 20:16:12 Alice and I are really not sure how she's going to react straight off... I don't want you to be too disappointed if she is reluctant when she meets you. She's still a little reserved with Molly Jul 31 20:19:44 Brother, this is the seventh time you have warned me about this. It is fine. Jul 31 20:20:36 * Morgan nods Jul 31 20:21:10 I worry thats all. Alice has said we will keep trying as time goes on if it doesn't all click the first time. Might I suggest bringing... wolf? Jul 31 20:21:15 wolfie* Jul 31 20:23:48 * Edward nods slowly Jul 31 20:24:11 Is that to entertain my daughter, or for your eternal ribbing of me? Jul 31 20:24:44 Well, mostly to make meeting you easier... but if it works, definitely the latter Jul 31 20:28:18 * Edward chuckles Jul 31 20:28:34 I will ensure Wolfie comes with me. How is she today? Jul 31 20:29:22 I haven't seen her... I... wasn't sure I could. Jul 31 20:29:57 Alice would have come to us if there were a problem Jul 31 20:30:49 * Edward nods sadly Jul 31 20:31:12 As long as she isn't aware that you are avoiding her Jul 31 20:32:26 I doubt it. I've just kept myself busy in the hold. I've already faced a lot to be with her, if she wants to see me, I'll face this too Jul 31 20:33:37 * Edward nods Jul 31 20:33:55 Very well. We will speak on Sunday as planned? Jul 31 20:34:51 * Morgan nods Jul 31 20:35:10 We're leaving sunday, at the moment, so I'll work out when's best and leave a note Jul 31 20:37:11 * Edward nods, finishing the coffee "take care, brother" Jul 31 20:37:36 And you my brother... I love you Jul 31 20:39:37 I love you too Jul 31 20:40:27 * Morgan nods Jul 31 20:40:35 [he is going to get Mina] Jul 31 20:42:59 * Edward goes, and Molly comes to Morgan Jul 31 20:43:03 * Edward is now known as Molly Jul 31 20:43:11 Do you feel better now? Jul 31 20:43:20 * Morgan nods Jul 31 20:43:23 Some, yes Jul 31 20:49:07 * Molly smiles "good. Alright, my love, I will be as quick as I can" Jul 31 20:49:26 * Morgan shrugs, kissing her cheek and getting up Jul 31 20:49:30 It takes as long as it takes Jul 31 20:52:46 * Molly stands too, and puts a hand on his chest and kisses him on the mouth before sitting back down Jul 31 20:54:07 * Morgan smiles before leaving her alone, going to find the others Jul 31 20:55:00 *it's quiet hour, so the ship is quiet* Jul 31 20:55:36 * Morgan goes back down to the hold after getting coffee, setting up to finish varnishing the cribs Jul 31 20:58:03 *about half an hour passes before Molly says [I am done, my love] Jul 31 20:59:00 [how did it go?] Jul 31 20:59:32 [she has agreed to try to move on now and stop punishing Edward] Jul 31 21:00:56 [Was there much crying and shouting?] Jul 31 21:02:31 [crying yes, not shouting] Jul 31 21:02:45 [alright, I'll be with you in a moment and you can tell me about it] Jul 31 21:05:05 * Morgan packs away his things, heading back to his study Jul 31 21:05:57 * Molly is laid on the couch in the middle of the room Jul 31 21:06:22 * Morgan stops, looking at her and frowning Jul 31 21:06:25 Are you alright? Jul 31 21:08:16 * Molly nods Jul 31 21:08:24 I'm fine, liebling Jul 31 21:09:21 * Morgan sits by her Jul 31 21:09:24 What happened? Jul 31 21:09:57 * Molly moves onto his lap "is this okay?" Jul 31 21:10:10 * Morgan nods Jul 31 21:10:14 If it is what you need, of course Jul 31 21:12:13 I told her that she has had the time to grieve the life she wanted, and that now is the season to start making the best of the life she has. That sometimes we don't get what we want, but we might get what we need, and for Edward his daughter is a very treasured blessing Jul 31 21:12:37 How did she react to that? Jul 31 21:17:32 That I did not understand Jul 31 21:17:48 * Morgan nods Jul 31 21:17:52 But you do Jul 31 21:18:01 Somewhat, yes Jul 31 21:21:33 So you said... Jul 31 21:22:17 That I understand she feels betrayed, but she made a choice and now she needs to honour her husband Jul 31 21:23:06 Will it work? Jul 31 21:23:52 I think she understands that she needs to do better or they will not have a marriage like her parents or your parents Jul 31 21:24:28 Or us Jul 31 21:25:05 Indeed Jul 31 21:26:39 * Morgan sighs Jul 31 21:26:44 Now we just have to hope I suppose Jul 31 21:27:11 Why do you sigh? Jul 31 21:27:36 I wish we knew it'd fix it, it'd be alright Jul 31 21:28:15 Life isn't like that, is it? Jul 31 21:28:25 No. Jul 31 21:29:09 * Molly looks to him Jul 31 21:29:18 I did my best, my love Jul 31 21:30:14 I know, my darling Jul 31 21:30:32 Maybe it isn't enough... Jul 31 21:31:50 Well, thats down to her now isn't it Jul 31 21:32:24 * Molly nods Jul 31 21:32:36 It is, but... Jul 31 21:33:58 Are you, for want of a better term, trying to set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm again? Jul 31 21:34:19 I don't -think- so... Jul 31 21:37:05 but... Jul 31 21:37:36 Could you hold me a few minutes? I don't like giving tough love Jul 31 21:37:48 * Morgan nods, wrapping his arms around her tightly Jul 31 21:38:40 * Molly sighs, curling into him and tucking beneath his chin, seeming vulnerable Jul 31 21:39:01 I've got you, love Jul 31 21:39:20 Thank you Jul 31 21:40:30 * Molly stays like this a few minutes before placing a soft kiss on his neck Jul 31 21:40:37 You are so good to me Jul 31 21:41:54 I'm glad you feel so Jul 31 21:43:10 I do, very much. You are a wonderful husband Jul 31 21:43:28 Now and then, perhaps Jul 31 21:44:56 * Molly kisses him there again "sometimes for three unescapable hours?" Jul 31 21:45:15 occasionally Jul 31 21:45:53 Who has three hours nowadays, hmm? Jul 31 21:46:02 * Morgan nods Jul 31 21:46:04 quite Jul 31 21:46:44 Do you wish to get up? Jul 31 21:47:18 Not if you still need to be held Jul 31 21:50:37 * Molly smiles Jul 31 21:50:55 I am alright, but if you do want to get up I will help you Jul 31 21:53:47 No, I'm alright Jul 31 21:55:19 No? *she smiles playfully before fidgeting and grinding a little in his lap, clearly just playing* Jul 31 21:56:13 Menace. Jul 31 21:56:41 * Molly smiles "Oh yes, though I do try to behave with you" Jul 31 21:58:31 Can't be long now until we make land Jul 31 21:58:48 In the hour, for sure Jul 31 21:59:42 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:01:43 And the boys will need waking very soon Jul 31 22:02:13 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:02:16 Aye, they will Jul 31 22:02:22 Need to get them ready Jul 31 22:03:31 Mmhmm *she kisses him softly* no time to be dallying Jul 31 22:03:56 No, there isnt Jul 31 22:06:03 * Molly kisses him again before crawling off his lap so he can get up Jul 31 22:10:06 Tonight I hope you dream something nice, something easy Jul 31 22:10:49 * Morgan nods, getting up Jul 31 22:10:54 God, so do I Jul 31 22:12:08 * Molly watches him from her knees Jul 31 22:12:25 If it is something sweet and sexy, even better! Jul 31 22:13:11 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:13:14 It'd make a change Jul 31 22:13:56 * Molly nods Jul 31 22:14:09 Do you miss the Star Girl dreams? Jul 31 22:15:59 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:16:03 I do now and then, yes Jul 31 22:16:53 They were simpler Jul 31 22:18:58 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:19:02 They were rather Jul 31 22:20:27 Even with all the nerves of losing your virginity? Jul 31 22:20:38 -that- wasn't easy Jul 31 22:23:07 I'm sure you were so sweet and shy though Jul 31 22:23:34 Was definitely shy Jul 31 22:26:25 * Molly smiles thoughtfully Jul 31 22:26:45 Lucky Molly Rosenkrantz, Super Spy, hmm? Jul 31 22:27:10 * Morgan shrugs Jul 31 22:27:12 I suppose so Jul 31 22:27:44 * Molly smiles thoughtfully Jul 31 22:27:53 We should wake the boys Jul 31 22:29:35 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:29:37 Best had love Jul 31 22:30:47 * Molly stands up, brushing off her dress Jul 31 22:31:02 We'll need to pack the mirrors Jul 31 22:31:29 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:31:33 Edward is not planning to take his Jul 31 22:34:50 They aren't leaving until Monday are they? Jul 31 22:35:06 No, thats right. FLorrie and I will be speaking to him sunday Jul 31 22:35:35 That will be nice Jul 31 22:36:08 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:36:15 I hope it goes well with them Jul 31 22:36:50 So do I, my love Jul 31 22:39:52 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:40:09 Come on, lets get the boys up... we need Varick to talk to Bir about staying with us Jul 31 22:40:31 * Molly nods Jul 31 22:40:36 Alright, my love Jul 31 22:44:30 * Molly goes in, gently waking the baby Jul 31 22:45:20 * Morgan goes in to wake Varick Jul 31 22:50:31 * Molly is now known as Varick Jul 31 22:50:37 Are we there now?! Jul 31 22:51:47 Soon, we think Jul 31 22:52:49 Okay *he gets up, putting his bear into the bag whilst Molly changes Emil* Jul 31 22:53:33 We're thinking we'll take Bir with us... can you tell her she'll need to stay with us while we travel? Jul 31 22:54:16 * Varick nods Jul 31 22:54:35 Okay, maybe we should take a blanket for her? Jul 31 22:54:52 To keep her warm? Jul 31 22:55:39 * Varick nods Jul 31 22:55:47 Yes Jul 31 22:57:22 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:57:39 Good idea. I do hope she's alright in the colder climate Jul 31 22:59:44 * Varick nods Jul 31 22:59:50 We'll look after her Jul 31 22:59:56 * Morgan nods Jul 31 22:59:58 aye Jul 31 23:00:25 *Emil starts to fuss* Jul 31 23:00:57 I wonder what he wants... Jul 31 23:02:41 [the same thing most males want I think: Bubbies!] Jul 31 23:02:57 [I'd say so] Jul 31 23:03:02 He's probably hungry, Vati Jul 31 23:03:37 * Morgan nods Jul 31 23:03:40 I'd imagine so Jul 31 23:04:26 *they gather their bags in the study whilst Molly feeds him. Bir is watching from the branches, and Captain Ulysses is laid stretched out on the window seat Jul 31 23:06:31 * Morgan sits, fussing the cat Jul 31 23:07:44 *Varick concentrates on Bir, who spreads out her wings really wide and flaps them a little* Jul 31 23:07:53 She says she'll be good Jul 31 23:08:29 She knows we're trying to keep her safe and healthy? Jul 31 23:09:02 She trusts us, Vati Jul 31 23:09:13 * Morgan nods, smiling Jul 31 23:09:15 good Jul 31 23:10:56 *the ship starts slowing* Jul 31 23:11:17 M: I'd say we're nearly there Jul 31 23:12:05 * Morgan nods Jul 31 23:12:15 I'll take Varick up on deck and we can watch her being docked Jul 31 23:12:28 M: Alright my love Jul 31 23:13:02 * Varick goes running on ahead, and Bir flies after him Jul 31 23:13:42 * Morgan follows them up on deck, making sure they're not in the way Jul 31 23:16:18 *Bir flies up into the rigging, and Varick has spent enough time on deck to know where to stand out of the way. It's been less than six months since Morgan was last here on his hunt for Kai, the dock looking as it did then, but at that time he was still reeling from the meeting of Florrie Jul 31 23:16:57 * Morgan sighs, moving to the side rail to watch as she's steered toward a berth Jul 31 23:18:28 *it all goes well, Sorgi having done it before. Before long they're tied off, and the others are coming up on deck Jul 31 23:20:13 * Morgan looks at Varick Jul 31 23:20:29 Shall we ask someone to get our things? Jul 31 23:22:28 *HH says "no need, yer donkey has arrived!" Jul 31 23:22:47 * Morgan nods, looking down at the dock Jul 31 23:22:51 Remember last time we were here? Jul 31 23:23:38 HH: Yeah? Had Florrie an' Alice follow us here Jul 31 23:23:48 * Morgan nods Jul 31 23:23:52 Was rough Jul 31 23:24:37 HH: Yeah. Didn' have our girls either Jul 31 23:26:31 * Morgan nods Jul 31 23:26:34 Better this time Jul 31 23:27:23 *hh nods. Florrie shouts "Ballhead!" Jul 31 23:27:51 * Morgan turns to look Jul 31 23:28:17 *she's carrying her doll* F: ready now Jul 31 23:28:25 * Morgan nods Jul 31 23:28:32 Excellent... everyone else ready? Jul 31 23:30:45 *everyone nods, babies in arms and bags on shoulders* Jul 31 23:31:44 * Morgan wanders over to Sorgi, giving him instructions to relax for a couple of days and to be ready to leave sunday before bidding him farewell and leading the others down onto the dock Jul 31 23:33:16 *there's a large coach waiting as well two extra riding horses. Molly looks around the dock slowly* Jul 31 23:34:18 You alright love? Jul 31 23:35:20 * Varick is now known as Molly Jul 31 23:35:31 Mmm... just thinking Jul 31 23:35:50 Oh? Jul 31 23:38:08 Durham... the town my mother was born and grew up in... where my grandparents were from. My grandfather was in the Merchant Navy, his ships would have come and gone from here... Jul 31 23:38:22 * Morgan nods Jul 31 23:38:44 Do you wish me to assign someone to finding your family? Jul 31 23:39:01 * Molly shakes her head Jul 31 23:39:10 Another time, my love Jul 31 23:39:47 If you're sure... Jul 31 23:39:54 * Molly nods Jul 31 23:40:21 Let's just enjoy the time and deal with what we need to Jul 31 23:40:37 * Morgan nods Jul 31 23:40:46 Alright... come on then, into the carriage Jul 31 23:42:54 * Molly nods, getting in with Elsie, Alice, Uinise, James, and the children. Bir lands on the roof Jul 31 23:43:27 HH: you Gon' take Claudia with you, I'll sit up top? Jul 31 23:43:46 * Morgan nods, calling to Bir Jul 31 23:43:49 Inside, Bir... Jul 31 23:45:41 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)