**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Aug 1 00:41:39 2023 Aug 01 00:41:39 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 01 11:42:57 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.150) has joined Aug 01 14:13:20 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 01 16:43:40 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 01 17:06:26 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.150) has joined Aug 01 17:15:07 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Aug 01 17:15:09 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 01 17:31:12 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 01 17:40:39 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 01 19:17:19 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.150) has joined Aug 01 20:45:06 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 01 20:51:50 If you're sure... Aug 01 20:51:50 * Molly nods Aug 01 20:51:50 Let's just enjoy the time and deal with what we need to Aug 01 20:51:50 * Morgan nods Aug 01 20:51:50 Alright... come on then, into the carriage Aug 01 20:51:53 * Molly nods, getting in with Elsie, Alice, Uinise, James, and the children. Bir lands on the roof Aug 01 20:51:55 HH: you Gon' take Claudia with you, I'll sit up top? Aug 01 20:51:57 * Morgan nods, calling to Bir Aug 01 20:51:59 Inside, Bir... Aug 01 20:54:06 *Bir squawks loudly, flapping her wings* Aug 01 20:54:24 Come on, its for your own good Aug 01 20:55:12 V: *he sticks his head out* what's wrong, Vati? Aug 01 20:55:47 I want Bir inside the coach, in case there's hawking going on Aug 01 20:59:40 *Varick nods, staying quiet, and Bir compliantly climbs down with talons and beak and goes in the window* Aug 01 21:00:19 Good Bir Aug 01 21:02:30 B: Clever Bir Aug 01 21:03:01 * Morgan smiles, climbing into the saddle Aug 01 21:05:23 *Claudia gets mounted up beside him, and the coachmen move it out, chatting with Heinzharold* Aug 01 21:05:28 * MollyK is now known as Claudia Aug 01 21:05:36 I guess you know the way! Aug 01 21:05:45 * Morgan nods Aug 01 21:05:48 Been here once or twice Aug 01 21:09:03 * Claudia nods, walking her horse on in front of the carriage "any chance we'll get to beat the hell out of some men here?" Aug 01 21:09:47 its... unlikely... Aug 01 21:12:26 * Claudia sighs Aug 01 21:12:46 It's been a while... Aug 01 21:12:57 * Morgan nods Aug 01 21:13:41 Not had a proper brawl since... we were with DeeDee I suppose Aug 01 21:15:22 * Claudia nods Aug 01 21:15:48 With the Ashkoven. But we did it In Westfeld too Aug 01 21:16:41 There was that bar fight... Aug 01 21:18:27 * Claudia smiles Aug 01 21:18:45 Oh yes. But the one with DeeDee had a flying pie Aug 01 21:19:13 * Morgan nods Aug 01 21:19:16 true Aug 01 21:25:04 Glad to be back here? Aug 01 21:25:53 * Morgan nods Aug 01 21:26:07 I think so. I'm keen to see what's changed at Foxcroft Aug 01 21:28:40 * Claudia nods Aug 01 21:28:53 It'll be yours one day Aug 01 21:29:15 * Morgan nods Aug 01 21:29:30 I don't intend to change how things are run Aug 01 21:31:23 * Claudia nods Aug 01 21:31:40 What will happen then, one of your kids going to take it? Aug 01 21:31:51 Eventually, yeah, I suppose Aug 01 21:31:56 * Claudia nods Aug 01 21:32:14 Eldest daughter maybe? They're less difficult about sex here Aug 01 21:33:08 * Morgan nods Aug 01 21:33:13 Not a bad idea. I'll keep it in mind Aug 01 21:34:34 * Claudia nods Aug 01 21:34:49 Not that I can imagine you'll ever want any of them moving away Aug 01 21:35:17 Not particularly, no Aug 01 21:36:56 Does your uncle know you've got a baby now? Aug 01 21:37:23 No, I don't think he does. We'll find out soon enough Aug 01 21:39:54 It's four hours ride? Aug 01 21:41:54 About that aye Aug 01 21:43:48 Do you want me riding at the rear? Aug 01 21:44:28 Aye, best had... just in case some idiot decides today is the day he wants to die Aug 01 21:46:00 * Claudia grins Aug 01 21:46:04 Fingers crossed Aug 01 21:46:48 * Morgan laughs Aug 01 21:46:53 Go on then Aug 01 21:50:31 * Claudia nods, moving to let the carriage overtake her. This leaves him riding point. The familiar roads haven't really changed any, and in the next four hours they pass by Coleraine, one of the neighbouring estates where Richard Roberts, now Catherine's estates manager had worked when he was enamoured with Molly's cousin Lucinda before she drowned Aug 01 21:52:35 * Morgan looks, for all intents and purposes, looks to be asleep in the saddle Aug 01 21:54:09 *the odd traveller on the road greets him with "good afternoon" Aug 01 21:54:20 * Morgan greets them likewise Aug 01 21:59:36 *the weather holds though it is cloudy, and once they're through the gates of Foxcroft the lake he always loved playing in reflects the sky, a pool of silver edged in reeds. The red brick house stands further down the drive, a fountain in the middle. It all looks exactly as it did when he was a child* Aug 01 22:00:05 * Morgan slows, taking it all in Aug 01 22:02:39 *there are plenty of bird sounds, and in the distance he can see the light off the hot house glass panels* Aug 01 22:03:39 * Morgan takes a deep breath, getting the horse moving at a decent pace again Aug 01 22:05:43 *everyone gets unloaded at the coachyard, Bir in a blanket tucked under Varick's arm* Aug 01 22:06:23 * Morgan waits for the others before leading them toward the doors Aug 01 22:07:41 * Claudia is now known as Molly Aug 01 22:08:00 * Molly holds the sleeping Emil in her arms, looking around Aug 01 22:08:05 Oh, it's lovely! Aug 01 22:08:22 * Morgan nods Aug 01 22:08:24 Yes, it is Aug 01 22:11:59 *the butler takes coats and cloaks, other staff are sent to fetch bags. Then they're all shown to their rooms. The nursery is for the children, and an old nursery nurse is there, in her sixties. Morgan can remember her face when it was less wrinkled and her hair brown not white, from twenty years ago when he was Varick's age Aug 01 22:13:06 * Morgan looks at her Aug 01 22:13:08 I remember you Aug 01 22:14:47 *The woman smiles* I remember you too. How tall you've gotten, young master Morgan. Aug 01 22:15:36 *he can just recall that her name is Helen, but he and Edward called her Nelly* Aug 01 22:15:50 * Morgan smiles Aug 01 22:15:55 Its so very good to see you Nelly Aug 01 22:19:29 N: *she smiles* I'm going to be here to watch the children for you. You have three now, my Lord? *she looks at Florrie, who is partly hidden behind Morgan's leg* You look a lot like you Father and Uncle did when they were very young! Aug 01 22:20:07 V: Did they look like girls? Aug 01 22:21:13 Edward still does.... No, Nelly... its a long story, but this young lady is not mine. I'm glad you'll be part of their lives as you were in mine Aug 01 22:23:40 N: *she nods, not probing* It's nice to see children in here again, though we weren't expecting a baby. We'll pull the crib out and get it ready Aug 01 22:23:52 * Morgan nods Aug 01 22:24:09 This is Varick, Emil and Florrie... Aug 01 22:24:41 *Varick bows, Florrie continues to hide, and Emil says "eeee!" Aug 01 22:24:48 * Molly is now known as Nelly Aug 01 22:25:08 They all look very healthy! Aug 01 22:25:45 * Morgan nods Aug 01 22:25:51 I like to think they are all well loved Aug 01 22:27:15 V: I am strong, and I am seven. That means I'm almost a man now Aug 01 22:27:58 * Nelly nods "Indeed you are, but that doesn't mean you have to stop enjoying your childhood too, that's the best bit!" Aug 01 22:28:57 *Varick nods pointing to Emil* this is my brother. He is a baby. He will pee on you sometimes. Aug 01 22:29:24 *Molly glances at Morgan, trying to keep a straight face* Aug 01 22:30:54 * Morgan smiles Aug 01 22:31:18 Molly... this is Ne... Helen... she helped make my memories of being here so happy Aug 01 22:31:51 * Nelly curtsies "Your Grace" Aug 01 22:32:42 *Molly smiles* please, Molly will be just fine, thank you. Lady Koertig, if we absolutely must do all that Aug 01 22:34:11 * Nelly smiles "He's found a good match in you, he used to hate being called My Lord. One holiday he wouldn't speak to anyone who called him anything other than Morgan" Aug 01 22:34:32 I'm still a bit like that Aug 01 22:34:54 *Molly nods, smiling* Aug 01 22:35:06 F: Called "Ballhead" Aug 01 22:35:29 *Molly closes her eyes a moment, trying hard not to laugh* Aug 01 22:36:00 I, uhh... could do with speaking to my uncle before we all get together... Aug 01 22:36:07 V: Mama calls him Little Cabbage Aug 01 22:36:44 *Molly looks to him* My love, I can stay with Helen and the children if you wish to go? Aug 01 22:37:12 * Morgan nods Aug 01 22:37:18 Alright love. I'll be back before long Aug 01 22:37:52 [your easy escape will cost you three kisses... you can pay this evening...] Aug 01 22:38:02 M: of course, my love Aug 01 22:38:58 * Morgan nods, smiling at Helen before going looking for his uncle Aug 01 22:39:14 *as he's going he hears Nelly say to Molly* Will you need a wet nurse? *Varick says* where we just went, men feed babies with their bubbies! Aug 01 22:39:35 [four. Maybe even five!] Aug 01 22:40:45 [oh no, thats nothing to do with me] Aug 01 22:54:38 * Morgan wanders through the house, looking for Christopher Aug 01 22:57:22 * Nelly is now known as Christopher Aug 01 22:57:32 * Christopher is found out in the hot house Aug 01 22:58:31 Uncle... Aug 01 23:02:42 * Christopher sets down his pruners. As usual he is wearing an embroidered frock coat that looks almost like a dressing gown. He looks elated to see Morgan Aug 01 23:02:52 Dear boy! *he opens his arms* Aug 01 23:03:09 * Morgan grins, immediately going to hug him Aug 01 23:03:48 * Christopher hugs him before stepping back, hands on his arms "I do believe you have a tan" Aug 01 23:04:01 * Morgan nods Aug 01 23:04:09 It was -exceptionally- hot Aug 01 23:06:44 * Christopher nods Aug 01 23:06:54 Shall we go in for some tea? Aug 01 23:07:39 * Morgan nods Aug 01 23:07:50 Best had... there's a couple of things I need to talk to you about before you see the others Aug 01 23:08:14 *they pass the bench where in the dream of Molly as John's widow they'd gone from kissing each other's hands to having very heated sex* Aug 01 23:08:40 I have a new blend to show you Aug 01 23:09:09 Oh? Aug 01 23:11:25 I think you'll enjoy it, it's strong Aug 01 23:12:09 * Morgan nods, looking round Aug 01 23:12:17 That does sound like I'll enjoy it, yes Aug 01 23:12:58 *they get set up in a drawing room, one he'd been in in the recent thread on the day of his course where he lived here with Dietlinde but dreamt of taking Molly the Westfeld way. Christopher gives him a cup* Aug 01 23:13:43 * Morgan sniffs the tea Aug 01 23:16:52 *it smells intense but not too smokey. Christopher sits on the other chair by the fire, drinking some of his* how was your journey? Aug 01 23:17:34 * Morgan sips it, leaning his head back slightly Aug 01 23:18:04 Oh thats marvellous... the journey... it was long. Though not nearly so long as expected... I really do have the fastest ship afloat Aug 01 23:21:22 * Christopher nods Aug 01 23:21:36 I wasn't expecting you for many weeks Aug 01 23:22:50 * Morgan nods Aug 01 23:23:17 It was quite unexpected. I ran some duties on the way out, made history while I was there... Aug 01 23:25:38 How did you do that, dear boy? Aug 01 23:26:02 They have climbing walls... there's one that only two people ever have climbed. And noones ever climbed it twice Aug 01 23:28:49 * Christopher smiles Aug 01 23:29:02 And now someone has? Aug 01 23:29:34 Oh yes. They asked me to write about it for their museum Aug 01 23:32:04 * Christopher smiles proudly Aug 01 23:32:12 You always were a good climber Aug 01 23:32:29 * Morgan nods Aug 01 23:32:33 I enjoy it very much Aug 01 23:32:40 They have dragons... Aug 01 23:35:05 Do they really? Aug 01 23:35:20 * Morgan nods Aug 01 23:35:25 Three, massive great things. Aug 01 23:37:53 * Christopher nods Aug 01 23:38:10 That sounds rather fascinating Aug 01 23:38:34 * Morgan nods Aug 01 23:39:28 I see Nelly is still here Aug 01 23:40:20 * Christopher nods Aug 01 23:41:27 She is like part of the furniture Aug 01 23:41:35 * Morgan smiles Aug 01 23:41:50 I'm glad my sons will have met her... Aug 01 23:44:58 * Christopher looks confused "sons?" Aug 01 23:46:35 We have come home with another child... an old friend of ours, he was looking for his wife, but she had amnesia... we found her but she'd been made to have a child... once her amnesia was cured it was decided that her son would be best off with us. A happy coincidence since we absolutely adored him Aug 01 23:47:56 * Christopher smiles "Another child! Congratulations! That is wonderful news" Aug 01 23:48:05 * Morgan nods, smiling Aug 01 23:48:31 Which brings us nicely to something we need to discuss... Aug 01 23:51:03 * Christopher nods, sipping his tea Aug 01 23:51:06 Yes? Aug 01 23:51:38 As we discussed, I have brought Alice and her daughter Florrie, the little girl who adores flowers... Aug 01 23:53:37 * Christopher nods, smiling Aug 01 23:54:04 Wonderful, I have been saving some jobs to do in the hot house that are suitable for young children Aug 01 23:54:28 Two things you should know about her, one of which... I need you to not mention to mother Aug 01 23:57:09 * Christopher nods Aug 01 23:57:18 Of course, dear boy Aug 01 23:57:52 She has some... there's no way to put it, magical ability with plants and flowers Aug 01 23:59:22 I will tell mother, but when I see her... Aug 01 23:59:48 * Christopher nods