**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Aug 2 00:00:02 2023 Aug 02 00:00:02 I cannot say I've heard of that Aug 02 00:02:44 No, I can't say I had. Aug 02 00:02:55 Why would I need to be telling mother about it... Aug 02 00:04:09 If your friend is visiting you in Eisen, perhaps? Aug 02 00:04:24 We are taking her to meet her father Aug 02 00:06:44 * Christopher nods, sipping his tea Aug 02 00:07:06 Her father is Eisen? Aug 02 00:07:16 * Morgan nods Aug 02 00:07:24 He sends his love... Aug 02 00:07:50 * Christopher frowns Aug 02 00:07:58 She's your sister? Aug 02 00:08:18 * Morgan rubs his forehead Aug 02 00:08:48 I'm not entirely sure how you got there... but no... Florrie... short for Florence... is my niece Aug 02 00:10:23 Edward has a daughter?! Aug 02 00:10:29 * Morgan nods Aug 02 00:11:07 After Dietlinde and Jana died, Edward and I had an altercation... while he was up this way getting his nose fixed, he met Alice... Aug 02 00:13:41 * Christopher nods Aug 02 00:14:00 How has your father taken the news? Aug 02 00:14:43 Ah, well... I got him angry at me before we told him, so he was already calming down by then Aug 02 00:15:50 * Christopher nods Aug 02 00:17:25 They don't know about the magic yet... you know how Eiseners view magic, especially Sudlachenberg Aug 02 00:17:55 * Christopher nods "they are quite backwards in that, I'm sorry to say" Aug 02 00:18:03 * Morgan nods Aug 02 00:18:21 Oh yes indeed Aug 02 00:22:28 How old is she? He's kept her existence secret very well Aug 02 00:22:57 Coming on for three... and until I went home to Eisen last, he had no idea Aug 02 00:27:39 * Christopher nods Aug 02 00:28:09 What a complicated situation for him and your parents Aug 02 00:28:22 * Morgan nods Aug 02 00:28:31 Its made worse by the fact she is the spitting image of Jana Aug 02 00:30:49 * Christopher nods sadly Aug 02 00:30:55 I imagine so Aug 02 00:31:55 She is exceptionally shy, though I imagine once you start talking about plants she'll start to come out of her shell Aug 02 00:32:51 * Christopher nods Aug 02 00:33:34 I knew Edward's behaviour in recent years had been raising eyebrows, I never imagined he'd have a child Aug 02 00:34:47 No... but here we are Aug 02 00:38:26 * Christopher has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Aug 02 00:38:33 * Morgan has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Aug 02 00:39:05 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 02 00:39:48 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.186) has joined Aug 02 00:40:41 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 02 01:07:52 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 02 10:04:11 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.186) has joined Aug 02 13:40:35 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 02 13:42:12 Its made worse by the fact she is the spitting image of Jana Aug 02 13:42:13 * Christopher nods sadly Aug 02 13:42:13 I imagine so Aug 02 13:42:13 She is exceptionally shy, though I imagine once you start talking about plants she'll start to come out of her shell Aug 02 13:42:13 * Christopher nods Aug 02 13:42:15 I knew Edward's behaviour in recent years had been raising eyebrows, I never imagined he'd have a child Aug 02 13:42:17 No... but here we are Aug 02 13:46:18 * MollyK is now known as Christopher Aug 02 13:46:26 * Christopher nods Aug 02 13:48:56 Still, all we can do is make the best of it Aug 02 13:50:51 Do I pretend I do not know she is his child? Aug 02 13:51:41 No, I don't see that's needed at all. It was mostly her magic I wanted you to be aware of Aug 02 13:52:52 * Christopher nods Aug 02 13:53:40 What can she do? Aug 02 13:54:20 Its like she has the ultimate expression of green fingers... she can make things grow, for example. She has such an interest in plants and flowers Aug 02 13:55:38 * Christopher nods, sipping his tea Aug 02 13:56:02 I have a few things I have struggled to grow, maybe she will be able to help me Aug 02 13:56:12 * Morgan nods Aug 02 13:56:21 If we can get her out of her shell a little, probably Aug 02 13:58:14 She was very much looking forward to seeing your hot house Aug 02 13:58:43 * Christopher smiles Aug 02 13:58:55 I always enjoy time spent there Aug 02 13:59:35 * Morgan nods Aug 02 13:59:52 James doesn't know about the magic... he's a bit unprepared for it I think Aug 02 14:02:31 Is he the man with one arm? Aug 02 14:02:37 * Morgan nods Aug 02 14:02:45 Yes, he is Aug 02 14:04:58 * Christopher nods Aug 02 14:05:12 I will make sure I say nothing about it Aug 02 14:05:35 * Morgan nods, sipping his tea Aug 02 14:05:42 I'll introduce you when we all get together Aug 02 14:07:33 * Christopher nods Aug 02 14:07:53 What is Edward's relationship with his daughter's mother? Aug 02 14:08:28 friendly. They've been speaking using mirrors, like you and mother. Aug 02 14:10:30 * Christopher nods Aug 02 14:10:40 They were not in a relationship? Aug 02 14:11:04 No... ships passing in the night, so to speak Aug 02 14:13:16 * Christopher smiles, sipping his tea "occassionally there's a mild collision" Aug 02 14:13:41 * Morgan nods Aug 02 14:13:50 Quite so... we very nearly had a collision on our way here Aug 02 14:15:32 Everything was alright? Aug 02 14:29:32 * Morgan nods Aug 02 14:29:40 We managed to avoid a collision Aug 02 14:30:03 * Christopher nods Aug 02 14:30:21 Fortuitous. How is everyone? Aug 02 14:34:31 Everyone is well. I think most of them are keen for a little time on dry land though Aug 02 14:42:51 * Christopher nods Aug 02 14:43:10 You've been travelling almost three months, I can understand that Aug 02 14:43:24 * Morgan smiles Aug 02 14:43:35 I captained the ship back from Capperlucia Aug 02 14:44:31 You must have enjoyed that immensely Aug 02 14:44:49 * Morgan nods Aug 02 14:44:55 Very tiring though Aug 02 14:46:27 * Christopher nods Aug 02 14:47:47 Do you remember when you were five and you visited, you tried to hide in the attic so that you could live here and be near the sea? You told me it was cruel to make a sailor live away from the waves *he smiles* Aug 02 14:48:33 * Morgan nods Aug 02 14:48:53 My father loves to tell me about the time I tried to cling on to the mast of the ship we travelled on too Aug 02 14:52:44 * Christopher smiles "you were such a dear young thing. I wish I had seen more of you both, but it was difficult for your father to escort you when he was away so much, and once your grandfather passed your mother had to rule in his stead often" Aug 02 14:53:07 * Morgan nods Aug 02 14:53:22 It is a challenge, being so far from those we love Aug 02 14:57:25 * Christopher nods Aug 02 14:57:38 The mirrors do close that a bit Aug 02 14:58:40 * Morgan nods Aug 02 14:58:45 It makes it a little easier, I think Aug 02 15:00:51 * Christopher nods Aug 02 15:01:23 I've spoken to Verity more in the last three months than I've been able to since she left to marry Aug 02 15:02:04 Good, I know she very much loves being able to see you Aug 02 15:03:29 * Christopher nods Aug 02 15:04:17 Dinner should be ready very soon, something informal as it's early enough for Varick to eat with us, but I assume the children must be tired Aug 02 15:05:25 I don't know if they slept in the carriage... well, I know Emil did, but I'm not sure about Florrie and Varick... Thomas probably did, he sleeps a lot Aug 02 15:06:46 * Christopher nods Aug 02 15:07:22 I spent a whole afternoon one day sat under a sleeping young Edward so your Mother could take you to the lake Aug 02 15:08:08 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 02 15:08:17 I might have been looking wistfully at the lake on our way in Aug 02 15:12:37 * Christopher nods Aug 02 15:12:51 It's still safe to swim in Aug 02 15:15:06 I, uhhh, might make use of that knowledge later Aug 02 15:15:12 * Christopher nods Aug 02 15:15:34 Help yourself, it is just as much your estate as mine Aug 02 15:16:39 Its your -home- Aug 02 15:19:57 * Christopher nods Aug 02 15:20:08 I cannot imagine living anywhere else Aug 02 15:20:45 * Morgan nods Aug 02 15:22:11 I always felt that way about Sudlachenberg... Aug 02 15:22:29 * Christopher nods Aug 02 15:23:07 It is a beautiful place, and quiet. I was always grateful to know she was tucked away there, and not somewhere troops often went Aug 02 15:23:53 * Morgan nods Aug 02 15:23:59 We were very lucky Aug 02 15:25:27 * Christopher nods Aug 02 15:25:40 Was there anything else? Aug 02 15:26:14 Aside from having Uinise with us, no Aug 02 15:27:11 Verity said you had a Capperlucian companion who would need a room Aug 02 15:27:34 * Morgan nods Aug 02 15:27:53 She has long had an interest in what they call Theah Main... she runs the museum there Aug 02 15:28:21 She is very... direct. The nuances of language sometimes confuses her Aug 02 15:30:29 * Christopher smiles Aug 02 15:30:38 She sounds very interesting Aug 02 15:31:01 * Morgan nods, finishing his tea Aug 02 15:31:12 She is. That tea is wonderful Aug 02 15:33:13 * Christopher nods Aug 02 15:33:20 I enjoy it Aug 02 15:33:41 Perhaps I could take some? For mother... Aug 02 15:34:50 * Christopher nods Aug 02 15:34:57 I have a parcel for her Aug 02 15:35:17 * Morgan nods Aug 02 15:35:27 Unless you'd prefer to bring it with you to the baptism? Aug 02 15:36:54 I'll bring another one then Aug 02 15:37:08 * Morgan nods Aug 02 15:37:17 You are sure you're happy travelling so far so soon? Aug 02 15:41:06 I wouldn't miss it Aug 02 15:41:40 * Morgan nods Aug 02 15:41:50 I'm glad you'll be there. Aug 02 15:48:27 * Christopher nods "will both your children be baptised together?" Aug 02 15:48:37 * Morgan nods Aug 02 15:48:43 Thats the plan, yes Aug 02 15:52:15 * Christopher nods. The butler comes in, the same one from his dream where he used to get stuck, except Molly is not an unknown visitor he has dreamed of, and Dietlinde is not upstairs in the nursery pregnant. Aug 02 15:53:33 * Morgan nods to him Aug 02 15:55:10 B: Dinner is ready, my Lords Aug 02 15:56:01 I'd best gather the others then Aug 02 15:58:20 B: Servants have gone to them, my Lord Aug 02 15:59:13 * Morgan nods, looking to Christopher Aug 02 15:59:16 After you then uncle Aug 02 16:02:55 * Christopher goes on. The house hasn't changed at all in the eleven years since he last ate here, and the place that he always sat at seems to wait for him. There are covered dishes on the table, and wine already poured. Outside the sky is almost full dark, and so servants are closing the curtains. The portrait of his grandparents William and Constance Aug 02 16:02:55 with Verity and Christopher as small children, is still over the fireplace Aug 02 16:04:14 * Morgan looks at the painting closely as he waits for the others Aug 02 16:04:48 *he sees a little of himself in his grandfather* Aug 02 16:08:49 * Morgan nods to himself slightly Aug 02 16:09:49 *Alice comes down first, carrying Florrie who has her head buried and is holding on tight * Aug 02 16:11:04 * Morgan goes to them, gently rubbing Florries back Aug 02 16:11:08 Bit shy? Aug 02 16:12:43 *Florrie doesn't reply* Aug 02 16:14:17 Its alright sweetheart, lots of new people, it makes me shy too Aug 02 16:18:20 *Florrie moves to Morgan's arms instead, still hiding Aug 02 16:18:53 * Morgan rocks her gently Aug 02 16:19:28 Its alright sweetheart, you're safe. We'll just eat quietly then tomorrow we can look at the plants, ok? Aug 02 16:20:21 F: *it's muffled when she says* plants? Aug 02 16:21:38 Mmhmm.... You know how I'm your uncle? Aug 02 16:22:21 F: No Uncle, just Ballhead. Aug 02 16:22:36 * Christopher smiles faintly Aug 02 16:23:21 Ok... but... you know how I'm your Vati's brother? Aug 02 16:23:43 *Florrie nods* Aug 02 16:24:31 Well, Christopher *he whispers* that man over there... *he speaks normally again* he is my mama's brother. Aug 02 16:25:00 *she glances at him before hiding again* Aug 02 16:26:09 He was wondering if maybe you could help him after you've seen his plants and things... there's some he can't get to grow, maybe you can help him grow them Aug 02 16:27:02 F: *she nods, but stays hiding* Aug 02 16:27:11 A: I'm sorry, she's tired Aug 02 16:27:39 Its been a long trip, and she's shy. Its understandable Aug 02 16:27:56 Alice, this is my uncle, Christopher... Christopher, Alice, Florries mother Aug 02 16:28:59 * Christopher bows slightly "Welcome Alice. I am pleased to meet you" Aug 02 16:30:19 *Alice curtsies slightly* I think we've met before quite a while ago. I was with my brother at a Botany show in Queensbury about five years ago Aug 02 16:31:00 * Christopher thinks about this "Are you one of the Knaresborough Everharts?" Aug 02 16:31:44 *Alice smiles* I am, or was. I fell out with my father when I got my ship Aug 02 16:33:11 * Christopher smiles warmly "How wonderful! Your brother John has spliced some wonderful light purple roses, he was hoping for blue when I last corresponded with him" Aug 02 16:33:27 F: *she looks round* blue roses? Aug 02 16:33:54 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 02 16:34:01 I like purple roses... Aug 02 16:34:21 F: want purple roses, Ballhead? Aug 02 16:35:50 I've got one, sweetheart... its what my ship is called Aug 02 16:37:43 F: want blue roses? Aug 02 16:38:13 If you like, sweetheart... maybe my uncle would like some? Aug 02 16:40:20 I have dabbled before but they either end up pink or white Aug 02 16:40:31 F: I make blue. Aug 02 16:42:11 That'll be nice sweetheart Aug 02 16:48:38 You can just make them blue? What a clever girl! Aug 02 16:48:53 F: *she smiles a little before hiding again* Aug 02 16:52:26 * Morgan smiles a little, carrying her over to the painting Aug 02 16:52:38 Here, look... this is my mama's mummy and daddy Aug 02 16:55:36 *Florrie looks up* Aug 02 16:55:54 That would be her great-grandparents Aug 02 16:56:05 * Morgan nods Aug 02 16:56:19 Your great grandfather and great grandmother... Aug 02 17:01:20 F: why they great? Aug 02 17:01:29 * Morgan smiles Aug 02 17:01:56 Thats just what its called when they're more distant than your grandparents, sweetheart Aug 02 17:06:27 *Varick comes running in, and Bir flies after him* Uncle Christopher! Aug 02 17:07:34 * Christopher hugs the boy whilst looking at Bir "what on Theah is this bird?!" Aug 02 17:07:50 Thats Bir... I think she's a... Nani bird? Aug 02 17:12:32 V: That's right, Vati Aug 02 17:12:49 *Bir lands on a chair back and wolf whistles* Aug 02 17:13:17 * Christopher smiles warmly "I've never seen such a vibrant bird before" Aug 02 17:13:43 She's very clever, aren't you Bir? Aug 02 17:16:53 B: Clever Bir! Aug 02 17:17:07 Delightful! Aug 02 17:18:03 Isn't she gorgeous Aug 02 17:21:12 *she wolf whistles* Pretty Bir Muah! Aug 02 17:21:39 * Christopher laughs "I did not know any bird could talk" Aug 02 17:27:43 As I said, she is very clever Aug 02 17:50:42 * Christopher has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 02 18:15:34 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 02 20:34:50 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.150) has joined Aug 02 20:56:38 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 02 20:58:01 *Molly joins them, Emil on her hip* sorry! Aug 02 20:58:18 * Morgan smiles Aug 02 20:58:26 Christopher... this is Emil Aug 02 21:03:46 C: *he comes to look at the very smiley baby* what a handsome young man! Aug 02 21:04:44 * MollyK smiles, looking happy and proud at showing their son to family, even though they've had him for nearly two months now Aug 02 21:05:07 * Morgan smiles, watching them Aug 02 21:10:09 V: Can we eat now please? Aug 02 21:11:29 *HH, Claudia, and Inga all already know Christopher, so there's no introductions for Morgan to make, but Uinise is looking around the room as they come in, taking it all in* Aug 02 21:12:44 * Morgan watches her, glancing at Claudia briefly Aug 02 21:15:51 *Claudia is looking at Morgan* $are you introducing her?$ Aug 02 21:16:35 $just giving her a moment$ Aug 02 21:16:40 * Morgan looks to his uncle Aug 02 21:17:26 Christopher, this is Uinise, curator of the museum on Capperlucia, and our envoy for a while. Uinise, this is my uncle, caretaker of Catterick, Christopher Aug 02 21:19:43 *He bows to her* Good evening, what a beautiful name you have. How are you enjoying your visit to Theah Main? Aug 02 21:20:59 U: It rains a lot here, and it is much colder. But it is interesting and I will make many displays about it when I go home Aug 02 21:25:21 C: Come and sit by me, I've wanted to hear all about Capperlucia since it was first mentioned to me *he pulls out a chair for her on his right, and by the order of things Molly should sit on his left with Morgan then beside her. Everyone else fills in the seats once Elsie and James arrive and have also been introduced. Alternating the sexes ends up Aug 02 21:25:21 with Claudia quite a way down the table, but she says nothing. Christopher looks very engaged by Uinise's descriptions of the country, and the food is eaten peacefully by the travellers. Emil ends up on Morgan's lap, eating bits from his plate* Aug 02 21:28:01 * Morgan helps him eat a few bits and pieces Aug 02 21:30:20 *there's not much of a word in edgeways to be had, Christopher being quite a well-read intellectual and Uinise being very much the same. They seem to have hit it off immediately, but there's clearly zero sexual attraction, to Morgan's eyes at least. Claudia watches them as she eats* Aug 02 21:31:36 * Morgan glances at Claudia Aug 02 21:31:40 $uneasy?$ Aug 02 21:33:30 C: $a bit, but also fascinated by her enthusiasm$ Aug 02 21:34:11 $Why uneasy?$ Aug 02 21:37:24 $they get on well. Just... I feel a little possessive, and I think maybe it's not a bad thing. I'm just going to sit with it$ Aug 02 21:37:59 $You do understand he's more likely to make a play for HeinzHarold than Uinise?$ Aug 02 21:41:09 $of course, same as she wouldn't be interested in any man$ Aug 02 21:41:28 $Then yes, you're right... its not a bad thing. I'm proud of you$ Aug 02 21:45:41 $thanks$ Aug 02 21:46:32 * Morgan smiles slightly, holding some food up for Emil Aug 02 21:48:16 *Emil eats it. Varick and Florrie are pulling faces at each other. Everyone else looks tired* Aug 02 21:49:39 I think perhaps it would be wise to retire Aug 02 21:51:13 * MollyK nods "I agree, I think the children need their beds" Aug 02 21:53:08 * Morgan nods, stroking Emil's hair Aug 02 21:53:27 With your permission, uncle, we'll head to bed Aug 02 21:53:54 C: Of course, you must all be very tired. I will see you all in the morning Aug 02 21:54:40 *Goodnights are said all round, and Molly takes Emil so Morgan can carry Florrie up* Aug 02 21:55:00 * Morgan carries her up the stairs Aug 02 21:59:21 *Nelly is waiting at the nursery with another maid. In the main bedroom there's a cot and two beds* Aug 02 21:59:36 A: Florrie should probably come in with me Aug 02 22:00:13 F: No! No Mama, only Varick and Meer. *she pouts* Aug 02 22:00:31 [oh dear!] Aug 02 22:01:01 * Morgan looks at Alice Aug 02 22:01:15 We can bring her to you if she wakes up... Aug 02 22:03:31 *Alice doesn't look sure* Florrie, you've never slept away before Aug 02 22:03:42 F: No. I stay. Aug 02 22:04:15 *Alice sighs, looking to Morgan* if you think that will be alright...? Aug 02 22:04:55 *Varick yawns, already taking off his shoes, and Molly changes Emil into nightclothes* Aug 02 22:05:23 * Morgan steps closer to Alice, speaking quietly Aug 02 22:05:35 You trusted me with her future if the worst happens... you can trust me with this Aug 02 22:06:45 But if you are uncomfortable, I'll bring her to you as we did on the ship... Aug 02 22:08:10 *Alice nods* Alright. Thank you Aug 02 22:09:01 She's not really sleeping away... just a few doors further than normal Aug 02 22:11:26 *Alice nods* I'll get her night clothes then Aug 02 22:12:31 * Morgan nods, letting her go Aug 02 22:13:00 Gonn' sleep with Emil and Varick, huh? Aug 02 22:14:29 F: *she nods. Alice goes* Big girl. Aug 02 22:14:55 * Morgan nods Aug 02 22:15:09 Gonn' give mama a nice goodnight kiss and cuddle when she brings your nightclothes? Aug 02 22:17:20 *Florrie nods, but is more interested in arguing with Varick over who has which bed* Aug 02 22:17:40 * Morgan sets her down Aug 02 22:17:49 [Have I forced a step Alice was not ready for yet?] Aug 02 22:20:33 * MollyK sits to nurse Emil whilst the cousin war rages on Aug 02 22:21:12 [Florrie wants to be part of this with her cousin. If it doesn't work Alice is not far away] Aug 02 22:21:56 * Morgan pulls his boots off, going to lay on one of the beds Aug 02 22:23:39 *both children want this one then. Nelly looks confused* Master Morgan, your room is across the hall Aug 02 22:23:51 * Morgan nods Aug 02 22:24:13 But this was my bed... now, children... don't you think it'd be nice if you each slept in the bed your Vati used? Aug 02 22:26:40 F: Slow worm bed? Aug 02 22:26:54 * Morgan nods, sitting up and pointing to the other one Aug 02 22:27:03 This where your Vati would sleep Aug 02 22:28:03 *Florrie goes to that one* This mine, Aug 02 22:28:49 Excellent, good girl Aug 02 22:28:54 Your Vati will like that Aug 02 22:30:53 * MollyK smiles, watching him Aug 02 22:31:40 *Varick is ready for bed by the time Alice has come back with Florrie's night dress, starting to undress her* Aug 02 22:31:49 F: No. Ballhead. Aug 02 22:32:25 * Morgan watches Alice sympathetically Aug 02 22:33:32 I think your mama would -reaaaaaally- like it if you let her change you Aug 02 22:33:44 F: No! Ballhead do! Aug 02 22:34:08 *Alice smiles, putting it on the bed* Alright Florrie, I love you, goodnight Aug 02 22:34:32 *Florrie hugs her, accepting a kiss* Aug 02 22:34:44 A: Goodnight, everyone Aug 02 22:34:51 Goodnight Alice Aug 02 22:35:01 * Morgan hugs her, speaking very quietly Aug 02 22:35:16 Its just the novelty, love. Aug 02 22:35:42 A: it's fine, she's just at that age where she wants to have agency Aug 02 22:35:53 * Morgan nods, letting go Aug 02 22:36:05 Shows you're doing a wonderful job of raising her to be her own person Aug 02 22:36:19 *Alice nods* goodnight, Morgan Aug 02 22:36:30 G'night Alice Aug 02 22:38:34 *Alice goes to her own room* Aug 02 22:39:02 * Morgan sighs quietly before looking at Florrie Aug 02 22:39:07 Alright then madam, lets get you changed Aug 02 22:39:20 * MollyK is now known as Florrie Aug 02 22:39:34 * Florrie smiles, holding her arms up Aug 02 22:40:02 * Morgan lifts her dress over her head, making a popping noise as it comes away Aug 02 22:41:15 * Florrie giggles. Varick laughs even where he's laid down Aug 02 22:41:48 Ok, night dress... ah, there it is Aug 02 22:41:57 * Morgan puts it on her Aug 02 22:43:52 * Florrie looks happy "go bed now?" Aug 02 22:45:20 * Morgan nods Aug 02 22:45:23 Yes sweetheart Aug 02 22:45:50 * Florrie waits for the sheets to be done for her Aug 02 22:46:22 * Morgan pulls back the sheets, letting her get in before tucking them around her Aug 02 22:48:40 * Florrie yawns "night Ballhead" Aug 02 22:48:49 G'night sweetheart Aug 02 22:49:00 * Morgan kisses her forehead before going to do the same with Varick Aug 02 22:49:03 Sleep well son Aug 02 22:49:12 *Varick is already asleep* Aug 02 22:49:28 * Morgan moves to the doorway, waiting for Molly Aug 02 22:50:28 *Molly does up her dress and puts the sleeping baby in. Nelly follows them to the door* N: I'll come and get you if they won't settle right back to sleep? Aug 02 22:51:01 * Morgan nods Aug 02 22:51:12 Its quite a change for them, so yes, please Aug 02 22:51:51 N: Goodnight, sleep well Aug 02 22:51:57 Goodnight Nellu Aug 02 22:52:03 * Florrie is now known as Molly Aug 02 22:52:54 * Molly says goodnight before going into the room opposite. It's the one Morgan graduated to after leaving the nursery, with a double bed Aug 02 22:53:10 * Morgan smiles, touching the door frame Aug 02 22:53:20 * Molly takes off her shoes Aug 02 22:53:31 Are you alright, my love? Aug 02 22:53:46 * Morgan nods Aug 02 22:53:54 Just... memories... this was also my room... Aug 02 22:54:32 * Molly smiles, looking around "it's nice" Aug 02 22:54:57 * Morgan nods, putting his boots near the door and wandering over to the bed Aug 02 22:55:05 I'll be going for a swim in the morning Aug 02 22:55:14 * Molly starts to undress "Naturally. You were last here when you were sixteen?" Aug 02 22:56:23 * Morgan nods Aug 02 22:56:28 About that, aye Aug 02 22:57:20 * Molly smiles mischievously Aug 02 22:57:42 Were you daydreaming of having a loving wife to share your bed? Aug 02 22:58:13 No, I was far too naive for that sort of thought Aug 02 22:58:32 So you were very well-behaved in here, hmm? Aug 02 22:58:45 * Morgan nods Aug 02 22:59:05 Always. In that respect anyway. Hiding in the attic so I didn't have to go home, -that- I did Aug 02 22:59:20 * Molly giggles Aug 02 22:59:24 That's sweet Aug 02 22:59:49 Uncle Christopher reminded me... I said it wasn't right to take a sailor so far from the sea Aug 02 23:02:01 * Molly nods sadly "that is what I must do when we need to settle in Gottkirchen, I'm afraid" Aug 02 23:03:09 Difference being I understand it this time... I didn't then. Aug 02 23:03:55 * Molly nods, getting her shift off Aug 02 23:04:13 You must have loved it here very much Aug 02 23:04:39 * Morgan nods Aug 02 23:04:42 always Aug 02 23:05:44 * Molly nods Aug 02 23:05:54 I'm glad to have been able to come with you Aug 02 23:06:18 * Morgan nods Aug 02 23:06:30 Me too. Aug 02 23:08:01 * Molly nods, preparing for bed before getting in Aug 02 23:08:19 * Morgan sighs, getting undressed and into bed Aug 02 23:08:43 It would be nice if you dreamt something fun and easy tonight, so you can enjoy the time tomorrow Aug 02 23:08:52 * Morgan nods Aug 02 23:08:59 I was just thinking something similar Aug 02 23:10:36 * Molly nods Aug 02 23:10:48 The tobacco is in our bag just incase Aug 02 23:10:57 * Morgan nods Aug 02 23:11:11 This place has always held nothing but good memories for me. I don't want that to change Aug 02 23:14:03 * Molly nods Aug 02 23:14:07 Definitely Aug 02 23:14:44 * Morgan sighs, throwing a silent prayer to not have nightmares while he's here Aug 02 23:15:04 Alright, I'm ready to settle my love Aug 02 23:16:29 * Molly gently kisses him "nice dreams, I command it..." Aug 02 23:16:59 * Morgan nods, getting comfortable Aug 02 23:19:03 * Molly curls up to him, gently stroking his chest, and sings Kosk Yn Ta to him, fitting here in this house where he first heard it Aug 02 23:19:59 * Morgan takes a couple of slow breaths before trying to sleep Aug 02 23:39:05 **He starts to dream, something new. His leave six months after his whipping had aligned with Edward's fifteenth birthday, and so he and Karsten had both collected Edward from school that weekend to stay in a Tavern. Morgan is eighteen, and has barely seen Edward at all since graduating and briefly going to Foxcroft before starting his role in the Aug 02 23:39:05 navy. Aug 02 23:39:29 Dragged out for what Edward and his two best friends Zenchlerin and Pottersdam excitedly referred to as The Old Round, Morgan finds himself yearning badly to fit in with his cousin's husband, and the three young noblemen. He hadn’t felt like he fitted in in his unit anymore, despite the risk he took to save their lives. These boys are boisterous, Aug 02 23:39:29 much like his noisy crewmates, but there is the promise of a room to himself at the end of the night. Aug 02 23:39:55 Much as he's always felt awkward and ashamed after taking matters in hand, he is a young man with all the urges that go with it, and with months sharing a crew room with fifty others making it impossible to relieve the physical frustration, tonight seems like a sensible night to see to it. Aug 02 23:40:21 However, eight taverns and eight pints of blokners means he is uncommonly merry, inhibitions lowered as well as this need to fit in with Edward and Karsten. When the final pint is drunk, the oldest man declares that it's time for the final stop of the night, patting Edward's shoulder proudly. Edward walks mostly stably as they cross the square to a Aug 02 23:40:21 decent looking house. Aug 02 23:40:29 (Done) Aug 02 23:40:34 * Molly is now known as Edward Aug 02 23:40:49 Is this the one? Aug 02 23:41:13 *Karsten nods* Yes, they're expecting us tonight Aug 02 23:41:20 Who are? Aug 02 23:42:22 K: Some young ladies. Come on. *he goes on up the steps, the younger ones at his heels* Aug 02 23:43:24 I didn't realise we knew anyone here... Aug 02 23:43:54 K: I do. *he knocks on the door* Aug 02 23:44:15 Come on, brother, it's my birthday, let's have another drink Aug 02 23:44:49 * Morgan nods, looking round Aug 02 23:45:15 *They're let in. In the entrance hall it's all nicely done, some valuable ornaments, clean. A butler takes their coats, and they're still more dressed than the gorgeous auburn-haired, green-eyed young woman who comes to them in a sheer white floor length gown. She smiles at them all welcomingly* Aug 02 23:45:56 "Good evening, I am Petra, come in to the parlour…" *She goes, expecting them to follow* Aug 02 23:46:58 *Edward's friends are quick to follow, Karsten sauntering in after. Edward walks next to Morgan "Did you see her?! Wow!" Aug 02 23:47:28 * Morgan nods Aug 02 23:47:32 The eyes, I think Aug 02 23:48:04 * Edward nods, looking happy Aug 02 23:50:12 *The parlour is busy with young women all dressed similarly, and it smells of flowers and perfume. There's champagne in tall glasses, and whiskey in shorter ones. Edward's friends are immediately in the thick of things, flirting with girls, but Edward only seems to have eyes for Petra, who Karsten is talking to to one side* Aug 02 23:50:56 Father would go berserk if he had any inkling we were here Aug 02 23:51:02 * Edward nods Aug 02 23:51:13 I'm not going to tell him. Are you? Aug 02 23:51:42 On account of my not being mental, no Aug 02 23:51:55 * Edward laughs Aug 02 23:52:18 Have you seen anyone who catches your eye? Aug 02 23:53:35 * Morgan shrugs Aug 02 23:53:52 *He spots a young woman watching him whilst sipping her champagne, her hair is a dark red, eyes blue, and her curves amply fill the sheer white dress that matches the others here* Aug 02 23:54:11 I wonder if Karsten is going to keep Petra by his side all night Aug 02 23:54:38 Get someone to distract him Aug 02 23:55:27 * Edward nods thoughtfully, looking around "What about that girl over there, with the red hair?" Aug 02 23:55:43 *she's busy smiling warmly as she looks Morgan over* Aug 02 23:55:45 What about her? Aug 02 23:56:12 Perhaps she'd be unusual enough to pull him away Aug 02 23:56:26 perhaps. She is quite pretty Aug 02 23:56:56 * Edward nods "she is. Maybe if Karsten won't yield Petra..." Aug 02 23:57:46 * Morgan shrugs Aug 02 23:57:47 Maybe Aug 02 23:57:52 *Edward's dark haired friend has acquired a drink and a girl who is sat next to him shamelessly flirting with him* Aug 02 23:58:13 Go and mingle, don't stand there like a hat stand Aug 02 23:58:34 Its not really my sort of place... Aug 02 23:59:20 * Edward shrugs "everything is new some time. She's coming over, that's useful"