**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Aug 10 00:00:43 2023 Aug 10 00:00:43 I can see why Aug 10 00:01:01 It was always so... simple Aug 10 00:01:31 * Molly nods Aug 10 00:01:39 An escape from the War? Aug 10 00:01:57 Oh long before that Aug 10 00:02:31 Oh? Aug 10 00:03:07 Even as young as Varick, I loved it here Aug 10 00:03:48 * Molly smiles Aug 10 00:03:51 The sea... Aug 10 00:04:08 * Morgan nods Aug 10 00:08:25 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 10 00:58:13 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 10 13:06:59 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 10 15:26:47 * MorganK (~madisonst@192.168.1.209) has joined Aug 10 15:38:35 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 10 20:05:46 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 10 20:07:26 * MollyK nods "it must have seemed like heaven" Aug 10 20:08:00 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:08:01 It did Aug 10 20:10:48 We will visit, in the years ahead, with the children? Aug 10 20:11:39 I want to Aug 10 20:12:30 Me too. And at least one of our children is bound to turn up nautical! Aug 10 20:12:59 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:13:02 There's a fair chance Aug 10 20:13:22 * MollyK smiles, squeezing his hand Aug 10 20:13:36 There'll be a fleet to inherit Aug 10 20:13:46 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:13:50 That's the plan Aug 10 20:15:40 And one will inherit here? Aug 10 20:16:17 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:16:25 Yes... which means leaving their family behind Aug 10 20:18:07 That is natural, when they're grown, same as we are doing Aug 10 20:18:22 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:18:27 I know... but I don't like the thought Aug 10 20:20:07 For us, or them? Aug 10 20:20:46 both Aug 10 20:21:14 * MollyK nods Aug 10 20:21:24 Family is important to you Aug 10 20:21:54 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:21:56 Yes, it is Aug 10 20:22:05 It always was? Aug 10 20:22:53 More than it used to be. Now I understand how fragile it is Aug 10 20:26:48 In terms of loss, or conflict? Aug 10 20:27:02 Both... they're rather intertwined for me Aug 10 20:28:14 Do you feel that with marriage, that it is possibly temporary or fragile Aug 10 20:29:02 Sort of... that it can be taken away... Aug 10 20:30:29 But not that I might not stay? Aug 10 20:31:34 -should- I be thinking that? Aug 10 20:32:41 * MollyK frowns Aug 10 20:32:46 Of course not! Aug 10 20:33:36 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:33:49 I wasn't thinking that Aug 10 20:35:32 Good. You and I, that's forever. *she smiles* Aug 10 20:36:30 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:37:20 What did you like about the town Aug 10 20:39:11 I recall the people being very friendly... Aug 10 20:40:35 * MollyK smiles Aug 10 20:40:57 With -that- accent my mother had... Aug 10 20:41:57 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:42:00 aye Aug 10 20:42:55 Mine was so coloured with it... Aug 10 20:43:01 Was it? Aug 10 20:43:53 * MollyK nods Aug 10 20:44:09 An awkward mix of Durham and Balig Aug 10 20:44:22 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:44:30 I imagine that would be an... interesting mix Aug 10 20:44:51 I think I've shown you before Aug 10 20:45:46 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:46:58 My father often despaired of me, coming away with an accent not entirely unlike the locals Aug 10 20:47:15 * MollyK smiles Aug 10 20:47:27 I imagine it was cute on you Aug 10 20:47:56 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 10 20:48:00 I don't think so Aug 10 20:49:29 Would you show me? Aug 10 20:49:58 * Morgan pulls a face Aug 10 20:50:06 The locals'll think I'm making fun of them Aug 10 20:51:18 In my head, you silly goose Aug 10 20:51:34 * Morgan sighs Aug 10 20:52:39 [I tell 'ee, lass, there's nowt finer than these hills in't mornin'] Aug 10 20:53:19 * MollyK smiles Aug 10 20:53:22 Mmhmm Aug 10 20:55:22 Course, back then I just sort of... soaked up accents like a sponge, didn't realise I was copying them... badly Aug 10 20:56:03 I think it's very sweet Aug 10 20:56:15 My father didn't Aug 10 20:57:40 He doesn't find you speaking rurally sexy though Aug 10 20:59:43 Thats a bit odd that you do Aug 10 21:01:34 * MollyK nods Aug 10 21:02:05 I know. It started in Avebury when I first heard you speak to Maelwys Aug 10 21:02:47 * Morgan sighs Aug 10 21:02:49 I miss him Aug 10 21:03:11 * MollyK nods Aug 10 21:03:36 It was a shame he couldn't come to Morgan's Rock Aug 10 21:04:01 * Morgan nods Aug 10 21:05:06 We could visit him in Autumn... Aug 10 21:06:09 I thought you wanted to be home and settled Aug 10 21:08:07 We'll have been settled by then, and it would give you chance to sail Aug 10 21:08:37 * Morgan shrugs Aug 10 21:08:39 maybe Aug 10 21:11:29 It'll need to be October Aug 10 21:11:38 We can think about it Aug 10 21:12:59 You don't wish to? Aug 10 21:14:13 I didn't think you'd want to uproot and travel again so soon Aug 10 21:16:26 I just want to make you happy Aug 10 21:16:53 * Morgan nods Aug 10 21:16:58 We'll have to see how things are Aug 10 21:17:06 * MollyK smiles Aug 10 21:17:19 In case I have morning sickness then? Aug 10 21:18:02 * Morgan shrugs Aug 10 21:18:07 Its possible Aug 10 21:18:53 * MollyK smiles Aug 10 21:19:00 That's exciting? Aug 10 21:19:54 Of course Aug 10 21:21:31 * MollyK nods, squeezing. She kisses Emil's crown Aug 10 21:22:03 Then you'll have to carry this one on your chest as I carry the next in my belly Aug 10 21:22:11 * Morgan nods Aug 10 21:22:13 Aye Aug 10 21:25:28 * MollyK nods, smiling as they walk. They arrive in the little town of Catterick. Christopher is well known, and everyone doffs their caps or curtsies as the group passes by Aug 10 21:26:02 * Morgan nods to them Aug 10 21:28:13 *they're all polite, but he sees them gather to gossip in their wake* Aug 10 21:28:42 * Morgan sighs Aug 10 21:31:29 * MollyK glances around Aug 10 21:31:45 We're causing a stir Aug 10 21:31:53 * Morgan nods Aug 10 21:31:58 I'm going to find out why Aug 10 21:32:29 Shall I stay with the others Aug 10 21:32:42 * Morgan nods, letting go of her hand Aug 10 21:32:46 I'll catch up in a minute Aug 10 21:33:47 * MollyK nods, joining the others Aug 10 21:34:17 * Morgan veers off, going directly to the nearest group of gossipers Aug 10 21:34:51 *it's a group of two men and three women, children running around nearby* Aug 10 21:35:39 Ladies, gentlemen... what's occurring? Aug 10 21:36:34 *there are hats removed and curtsies* Aug 10 21:36:40 * MollyK is now known as Man Aug 10 21:37:13 Put your hats back on, its too cold to be risking a cold Aug 10 21:37:21 *they do so* Aug 10 21:37:46 Just shootin' th' breeze, lord Aug 10 21:38:03 About me and mine, it seems... Aug 10 21:40:01 * Man looks uncomfortable, as do the others Aug 10 21:40:18 We just be curious, lord Aug 10 21:40:29 About my youngest... Aug 10 21:41:35 About th' lass ye were holdin' 'ands with, lord Aug 10 21:42:00 Oh really... whyso? Aug 10 21:43:53 Looks uncanny like a lass used t' live 'erebouts Aug 10 21:44:11 Oh really? Not here anymore? Aug 10 21:44:30 *a woman says* no, she died Aug 10 21:44:45 Pity Aug 10 21:46:13 Lovely girl she were Aug 10 21:46:45 She had no family? Aug 10 21:49:33 Oh yeah, Mom lives in Durham, brother's gone way on down t' line t' Londinium. One o' them there lawyers Aug 10 21:50:47 * Morgan nods Aug 10 21:50:57 No-one around here? Aug 10 21:55:13 * Man shrugs "you know 'owtis, people related everywhere" Aug 10 21:55:23 * Morgan nods Aug 10 21:55:28 I really do Aug 10 21:57:55 Woman: we didn' mean no harm in talkin', lord Aug 10 21:58:22 * Morgan nods Aug 10 21:58:45 They're cousins... my wife's aunt lives in Durham... Aug 10 22:00:57 *they all nod* M: explains it, so it do Aug 10 22:02:07 * Morgan nods Aug 10 22:02:10 Never met them, mind Aug 10 22:04:18 Other woman: She lives two streets back from t' dock, it's a big 'ouse with a garden, can't miss it Aug 10 22:05:17 Wouldn't really be out of our way then... Aug 10 22:07:47 *they all nod* Aug 10 22:08:05 * Morgan nods Aug 10 22:08:11 Thank you all Aug 10 22:08:57 *bows and curtsies are given again* Aug 10 22:09:35 * Morgan inclines his head, leaving them to catch up with Molly Aug 10 22:12:09 * Man is now known as Molly Aug 10 22:12:38 * Molly is chatting and giggling arm-in-arm with Inga Aug 10 22:13:22 * Morgan wanders up beside her Aug 10 22:15:47 I: *she whispers* that's hot. Aug 10 22:16:14 [what's hot?] Aug 10 22:17:26 [my dream of you so innocent] Aug 10 22:17:33 [oh] Aug 10 22:19:51 *Inga glances in his direction, then winks at him* Aug 10 22:20:18 * Morgan smiles Aug 10 22:20:54 I've just been chatting with the locals... Aug 10 22:21:01 Oh? Aug 10 22:21:54 The stir... is because you look like someone who lived here Aug 10 22:24:19 Oh... Aug 10 22:24:28 * Morgan nods Aug 10 22:28:25 Lucinda Aug 10 22:28:40 * Morgan nods, frowning Aug 10 22:29:04 What, my love? Aug 10 22:29:44 Just... a parallel Aug 10 22:31:14 Which bit? Aug 10 22:31:30 *Inga breaks off* I'll give you two time to talk... Aug 10 22:31:48 Florrie and Jana... Aug 10 22:31:58 * Molly nods Aug 10 22:32:13 Cousins that look similar. Drownings. Aug 10 22:32:25 * Morgan nods Aug 10 22:33:42 * Molly sighs Aug 10 22:33:59 It is what it is Aug 10 22:34:12 * Morgan nods Aug 10 22:34:17 I know where your aunt lives Aug 10 22:34:47 In Durham Aug 10 22:34:55 I know -exactly- where she lives Aug 10 22:35:01 Oh. Aug 10 22:36:26 * Morgan nods Aug 10 22:40:29 I... I don't know. Aug 10 22:40:44 * Morgan shrugs Aug 10 22:40:55 I'm not asking you to visit her Aug 10 22:42:35 Do you think I should? Aug 10 22:43:24 * Morgan shrugs Aug 10 22:43:36 I think you might regret it if you don't... but it could well be painful Aug 10 22:44:11 * Molly nods Aug 10 22:44:21 My mother would be livid Aug 10 22:44:58 Your mohther would be livid about a lot of things... but.. it is not up to her what -you- do Aug 10 22:47:26 * Molly nods a little Aug 10 22:47:31 I suppose so Aug 10 22:47:46 You don't have to Aug 10 22:48:33 I know, my love. I'll think about it Aug 10 22:48:48 * Morgan nods Aug 10 22:50:42 * Molly smiles gently Aug 10 22:50:54 Thank you for finding out, my love Aug 10 22:51:19 * Morgan shrugs Aug 10 22:51:27 People were gossiping... I wanted to know why, thats all Aug 10 22:53:15 * Molly nods Aug 10 22:53:27 It's nice it is nothing bad Aug 10 22:53:53 * Morgan nods Aug 10 22:53:55 Yes, it is Aug 10 22:56:39 * Molly takes a deep breath, squaring her shoulders Aug 10 22:56:49 Alright, let's look around Aug 10 22:57:28 * Morgan nods Aug 10 23:00:12 *they visit everywhere, Christopher buying something small in each business. It's very nice, and everyone is welcoming. The man in the sweet shop remembers him, and tries to undercharge him when buying sweets for the children* Aug 10 23:01:01 * Morgan discretely puts the right amount in the mans hand Aug 10 23:01:34 *He doesn't object* Aug 10 23:02:45 * Morgan thanks him, telling him its good to see him again Aug 10 23:03:30 F: Ballhead, go eat sweets now! Aug 10 23:03:43 *The man tries very hard not to laugh Aug 10 23:03:57 * Morgan smiles, looking at the man Aug 10 23:04:23 Go on, laugh... I would. *he looks to Florrie* alright sweetheart, come on then Aug 10 23:08:01 *the shop owner is indeed chuckling when they leave* Aug 10 23:09:39 * Morgan sighs quietly, taking Florrie back to the others Aug 10 23:10:14 *they've found a spot on the green to sit on the grass in the sun* Aug 10 23:11:23 * Morgan finds somewhere to sit Aug 10 23:12:00 * Molly lets Emil crawl on the grass. Sweets are passed around Aug 10 23:14:30 Its almost exactly as I remember Aug 10 23:15:07 C: Things are settled here Aug 10 23:15:39 * Morgan nods, looking round Aug 10 23:18:37 *the children are eating nicely, the grown ups chatting. It's lovely, and Molly puts her cheek against his arm* Aug 10 23:21:13 * Morgan puts his arm around her Aug 10 23:23:22 * Molly speaks quietly "there's a lot going on, but this is nice" Aug 10 23:23:41 * Morgan nods Aug 10 23:23:42 I agree Aug 10 23:25:56 * Molly watches him, whispering "I love you" Aug 10 23:26:31 * Morgan smiles broadly Aug 10 23:26:32 And I you Aug 10 23:28:29 * Molly smiles at his smile Aug 10 23:28:57 HH: check out this pair moaning at each other Aug 10 23:30:23 Mooning* Aug 10 23:30:51 * Morgan rolls his eyes Aug 10 23:32:46 I: I think it's nice Aug 10 23:34:30 * Morgan smiles briefly before eating a sweet Aug 10 23:38:16 * Molly does likewise. Christopher tells them more stories of the only place he has ever lived, and the children run around on the green, Emil wanting to join in so Molly holds his hands so he can walk, looking happy. Aug 10 23:39:05 * Morgan watches her with Emil before glancing at Claudia Aug 10 23:39:11 Emil tries to say your name Aug 10 23:40:11 * Molly is now known as Claudia Aug 10 23:40:25 * Claudia is sat next to Uinise Aug 10 23:40:30 Mine?! Why? Aug 10 23:40:47 He repeats what he hears doesn't he Aug 10 23:41:28 * Claudia nods Aug 10 23:41:34 Yeah Aug 10 23:41:52 U: *she makes a face of disgust* Aug 10 23:42:25 That bothers you? Aug 10 23:43:30 *Uinise spits the black liquorice into her hand* what is this?! It is disgusting! Aug 10 23:43:42 Ah... Aug 10 23:44:32 * Claudia watches this a moment before looking at Morgan Aug 10 23:44:41 I think it's good Aug 10 23:45:17 She's spent her life in a place where sweet fruits are abundant... it makes sense something like liquorice doesn't suit her palet Aug 10 23:46:37 *Uinise sticks her tongue out, wiping it with a handkerchief* Aug 10 23:46:45 Yeah... guess so Aug 10 23:48:34 * Morgan chuckles Aug 10 23:49:35 U: *she looks at the handkerchief* Is my tongue black too, Clowdia? *she sticks her tongue out, showing her* Aug 10 23:49:53 * Claudia nods "Yeah... yeah, it is" Aug 10 23:52:42 * Morgan smiles Aug 10 23:54:09 HH: $think she fancies you, Claudia?$ Aug 10 23:54:24 $shut up$ Aug 10 23:55:57 * Morgan finds a bit of liquorice, eating it quietly Aug 10 23:56:49 U: don't you find it disgusting? Aug 10 23:57:31 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 10 23:57:52 I very much like aniseed... and I actually don't like very sweet things very much Aug 10 23:59:05 *HH says quietly * 'Cept yer wife Aug 10 23:59:24 Good point well made