**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Aug 31 13:15:08 2023 Aug 31 13:15:08 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 31 14:38:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 31 16:09:29 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 31 16:54:08 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 31 16:54:20 * MollyK smiles Aug 31 16:54:41 Would you like to show me your favourite places? Aug 31 16:55:54 If you like... of course, you've seen the lake already Aug 31 16:59:15 * MollyK smiles Aug 31 16:59:19 I enjoyed that Aug 31 17:00:38 Oh? Aug 31 17:01:57 It was nice to have fun Aug 31 17:02:15 * Morgan nods Aug 31 17:03:13 I find swimming brings me peace... its just... enjoyment Aug 31 17:03:28 * MollyK nods Aug 31 17:04:01 Betuana said it is because we return to the first place we ever knew, the water of the womb Aug 31 17:04:21 I don't really agree... otherwise Edward wouldn't sink like a rock Aug 31 17:04:56 * MollyK shrugs Aug 31 17:05:21 I bet that had he had a gentler teacher he would have swum fine Aug 31 17:05:51 He had the same teacher I did Aug 31 17:07:44 Yes, but you took to it easily, despite that Aug 31 17:08:03 Maybe I'm part Selkie Aug 31 17:08:12 * MollyK giggles Aug 31 17:08:26 Maybe you are, my love, or part mermaid Aug 31 17:08:44 Wouldn't be the weirdest thing Aug 31 17:10:55 Indeed it wouldn't Aug 31 17:11:15 Where else did you like? Aug 31 17:11:49 The side walls are a bit rougher than the front... I've always been good at climbing but thats where I got -really- good Aug 31 17:14:22 * MollyK smiles, eyes lighting up "would you show me? I swear not to tattle to the grownups on you" Aug 31 17:14:58 * Morgan nods, getting up and leading her around the corner of the building before running his fingers over the wall Aug 31 17:15:12 It was quite imposing when I was younger Aug 31 17:15:41 * MollyK looks up at it thoughtfully Aug 31 17:15:52 Yes, it's big... Aug 31 17:16:07 Keep in mind I was only little Aug 31 17:16:16 * MollyK nods Aug 31 17:16:18 Indeed Aug 31 17:18:28 I can imagine you here, on holiday. All the joy of the climb, and swimming in the lake, and the peace from the fear of the War, and yet... a sense of guilt that you were here enjoying yourself whilst your Father and countrymen were in battles, a responsibility that although you were too young to do anything, you should still have been doing Aug 31 17:18:29 something other than just experiencing joy. Aug 31 17:18:46 * Morgan nods Aug 31 17:18:55 Certainly as I got a little older I felt that a lot Aug 31 17:19:03 * MollyK nods Aug 31 17:19:36 When you were last here, that must have been almost unbearable, being trained and out of the Academy... Aug 31 17:20:20 I was quite happy go lucky then Aug 31 17:20:33 * MollyK smiles Aug 31 17:20:48 I wish I'd been able to know you Aug 31 17:21:19 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 17:22:04 You've seen what I was like Aug 31 17:22:20 /me smiles Aug 31 17:22:33 Shy, aroused, and tipsy Aug 31 17:22:54 * Morgan nods Aug 31 17:25:02 That was definitely nice Aug 31 17:25:52 I like being up on the roof too Aug 31 17:28:17 Oh? For the view? Aug 31 17:29:07 * Morgan nods Aug 31 17:29:12 I like being up high too Aug 31 17:30:39 * MollyK smiles "I am not so big a fan, but I look forward to the rooftop at Hafenlohr..." Aug 31 17:31:22 * Morgan nods Aug 31 17:32:14 Are you going to climb, my love? Aug 31 17:32:54 Now? Aug 31 17:34:45 * MollyK nodqs Aug 31 17:34:51 I'll hold your cloak Aug 31 17:36:06 * Morgan looks up at the wall Aug 31 17:36:09 No... its ok Aug 31 17:36:41 * MollyK watches him with a little smile "ah but you want to..." Aug 31 17:36:48 maybe Aug 31 17:37:06 * MollyK smiles "mmhmm. What stops you?" Aug 31 17:38:01 * Morgan looks a little sad Aug 31 17:38:28 Its not the sort of thing a duke is supposed to do. I don't get to run around doing whatever I fancy anymore Aug 31 17:39:47 Here and now you do, because I think it's important Aug 31 17:41:39 * Morgan sighs, putting a hand to the wall Aug 31 17:43:19 Perhaps Aug 31 17:44:32 You'll do it for me, if not for yourself? Aug 31 17:44:53 * Morgan nods slightly, shrugging off his cloak Aug 31 17:45:02 * MollyK smiles, taking it Aug 31 17:45:04 Good Aug 31 17:46:43 * Morgan looks up at the wall Aug 31 17:46:46 Eighteen seconds Aug 31 17:50:24 * MollyK smiles Aug 31 17:50:33 No! That's impossible! Aug 31 17:50:55 Probably now... it wasn't when I was fifteen. Aug 31 17:51:11 * Morgan leaps up the wall, scaling it quicker than should be possible Aug 31 17:53:58 * MollyK watches him Aug 31 17:55:57 * Morgan taps on a window some 19 seconds later before scaling his way across before dropping down at the other corner Aug 31 17:59:23 * MollyK comes over Aug 31 17:59:34 Well done, my love, that was amazing Aug 31 18:01:18 I, uhhh... I tone it down on the ship... Aug 31 18:06:33 * MollyK smiles "You shouldn't, it's very impressive" Aug 31 18:30:06 It was noted that it was almost... unnatural Aug 31 18:31:38 Maybe you are part spider? Aug 31 18:32:18 Uhhh... no, I don't think so Aug 31 18:32:34 * MollyK smiles Aug 31 18:32:43 I find it very sexy Aug 31 18:33:05 Being part spider? Aug 31 18:33:20 * MollyK laughs Aug 31 18:33:24 Absolutely not Aug 31 18:33:52 That would be rather... weird Aug 31 18:33:58 * MollyK nods Aug 31 18:34:17 You would be very handsy with eight arms Aug 31 18:42:15 * Morgan nods Aug 31 18:42:57 * MollyK kisses his cheek before handing him his cloak Aug 31 18:43:05 You were fantastic Aug 31 18:43:38 The wall in Capperlucia was much tougher... its not often I can't just -feel- my way, and quickly Aug 31 18:44:02 * MollyK tries not to giggle but fails Aug 31 18:44:27 * Morgan rolls his eyes Aug 31 18:44:33 Behave yourself Aug 31 18:45:24 * MollyK glances around to see they're alone before saying "I'm not good at that, you'd have to make me, mon petit chou " Aug 31 18:45:45 I've noticed Aug 31 18:46:13 You bring out the bad girl in me Aug 31 18:49:47 No idea why Aug 31 18:50:01 * MollyK smiles innocently Aug 31 18:50:20 Why, to balance out your purity, of course Aug 31 18:51:36 * Morgan nods Aug 31 18:51:41 That makes a disturbing amount of sense Aug 31 18:51:55 * MollyK smiles Aug 31 18:52:04 Not just a pretty face, hmm? Aug 31 18:52:52 No... Aug 31 18:53:11 What else am I? *she smiles* Aug 31 18:54:38 Excessively clever... Aug 31 19:11:10 * MollyK smiles Aug 31 19:11:17 Really? You think so? Aug 31 19:11:24 I've always said so Aug 31 19:11:59 * MollyK smiles Aug 31 19:12:18 You called me clever long before you called me beautiful Aug 31 19:12:29 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:14:02 Where would you like to take me now? Aug 31 19:15:00 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 19:15:11 I had a rope swing on one of the trees... Aug 31 19:15:22 * MollyK nods Aug 31 19:15:29 Let's go look Aug 31 19:15:55 * Morgan nods, pulling on his cloak and leading her toward it Aug 31 19:16:14 * MollyK smiles happily Aug 31 19:16:19 This is nice Aug 31 19:16:27 What is? Aug 31 19:16:54 Just us, doing normal things Aug 31 19:17:37 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:18:03 We'll strive for this at home but... I'm still going to be the Graf before -too- long... Aug 31 19:18:56 And I'll be Mother to a newborn Aug 31 19:19:14 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:20:33 We spent far too long treading carefully when we had more time just us Aug 31 19:20:46 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:20:59 I don't think we were ready to be this open, though Aug 31 19:21:59 No... and even sometimes still it can be unsettling... what if you do not like me so much when there is less tension there, you know? Aug 31 19:22:12 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:22:13 I know Aug 31 19:22:25 You feel it too? Aug 31 19:22:31 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:22:38 What if you realise I'm too messed up to be with... Aug 31 19:23:22 But you are in some ways becoming less messed up. Simpler, more predictable Aug 31 19:24:52 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 19:24:54 maybe Aug 31 19:25:43 I worry you'll find me dull, mundane Aug 31 19:25:57 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 31 19:25:58 Never Aug 31 19:26:43 No? Even when my life is more focused on potties than politics? Aug 31 19:26:54 * Morgan smiles Aug 31 19:26:56 Even when Aug 31 19:27:02 * MollyK smiles Aug 31 19:27:06 Promise? Aug 31 19:28:09 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:29:11 * MollyK kisses his cheek "good" Aug 31 19:31:51 Did your Mother push you on the swing? Aug 31 19:32:50 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:33:02 Now and then... usually I'd just push off from the tree Aug 31 19:33:41 Varick would like it. Florrie too Aug 31 19:33:53 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:33:56 probably Aug 31 19:34:56 How are you finding her being here? Aug 31 19:35:36 Difficult. In more ways than one Aug 31 19:37:04 Would you tell me? Aug 31 19:37:58 Part of it is how she looks when she sleeps. There's just... there's no telling them apart Aug 31 19:38:27 * MollyK nods Aug 31 19:38:46 And it is hard to avoid, because she wants you with her Aug 31 19:41:12 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:41:35 Exactly. But I will not allow her to feel I don't want her around Aug 31 19:42:44 Do you regret bringing her? Aug 31 19:43:12 No. It is right that she meets her father Aug 31 19:43:24 Her calling him Vati causes me some issues mind Aug 31 19:43:36 * MollyK nods Aug 31 19:43:50 I doubt it occurred to him Aug 31 19:44:10 No, I would not have her call him anything else... its just difficult Aug 31 19:44:21 * MollyK nods Aug 31 19:44:50 It may get easier one day Aug 31 19:45:10 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 19:45:11 Maybe Aug 31 19:45:28 Varick loves having her along Aug 31 19:45:49 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:46:07 Yes, he does. He benefits from having other children around Aug 31 19:46:59 * MollyK nods Aug 31 19:49:08 He's sociable Aug 31 19:50:27 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:50:55 Aye, he is. In some ways he'd have been better suited to being with HeinzHarold Aug 31 19:51:30 He gets plenty of Heinzharold as it is! *she smiles* Aug 31 19:52:14 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:52:17 Thats true Aug 31 19:53:34 He needed you for his healing Aug 31 19:56:30 maybe Aug 31 20:01:44 You are a good Father, my love Aug 31 20:02:20 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 20:02:22 I hope so Aug 31 20:05:14 We all know so Aug 31 20:05:24 I'm glad you think so Aug 31 20:11:03 I do Aug 31 20:14:40 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:16:45 Conversely... that she bonded so quickly with my uncle and stopped needing me bothered me quite a bit Aug 31 20:17:07 * MollyK nods Aug 31 20:17:50 You want a special relationship with her that isn't parental, but is only a single step away? Aug 31 20:18:59 * Morgan sighs Aug 31 20:19:01 Apparently Aug 31 20:19:22 That troubles you? Aug 31 20:19:30 I have no right to it Aug 31 20:23:15 So? the heart wants what it wants Aug 31 20:25:47 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:25:49 It does Aug 31 20:26:34 Be gentle with yourself Aug 31 20:27:06 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:27:09 I'm trying to Aug 31 20:29:02 Good Aug 31 20:30:14 I hope she and Edward click Aug 31 20:30:33 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:30:38 Me too, very much Aug 31 20:32:45 But it will be tough too? Aug 31 20:33:00 I expect so, yes Aug 31 20:34:17 * MollyK nods Aug 31 20:35:29 We will see Aug 31 20:36:12 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:36:15 We can but wait Aug 31 20:37:57 As with much Aug 31 20:39:01 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:39:03 Such is life Aug 31 20:39:13 Indeed Aug 31 20:40:15 * MollyK smiles "we should get back before someone is crying for my bubbies, hmm?" Aug 31 20:40:41 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:40:45 Aye, we should Aug 31 20:43:52 * MollyK takes his hand Aug 31 20:44:04 Show me the way then, liebling Aug 31 20:46:17 * Morgan nods, looking at the house briefly before leading her through a side entrance and up some stairs, coming out in the corridor by the nursery Aug 31 20:46:26 * MollyK smiles Aug 31 20:46:41 Oh, you must know many little places to sneak off to... Aug 31 20:46:54 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:47:53 Safe to say I do Aug 31 20:49:55 But you are a good boy here... Aug 31 20:50:54 I wasn't always Aug 31 20:51:45 No, but not in -that- way, unless there's some flirtation with a housemaid I do not know about! Aug 31 20:52:04 No, I've always been far too shy for that Aug 31 20:53:32 * MollyK nods Aug 31 20:53:40 I fondly recall Aug 31 20:55:30 Oh? Aug 31 20:56:00 From the dream Aug 31 20:57:40 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:19:42 How are you feeling about your nightmare now? Aug 31 21:20:16 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 21:20:30 I'm not sure. It was a bit hazy so might have just been a nightmare... Aug 31 21:21:44 * MollyK nods Aug 31 21:21:50 I think so too Aug 31 21:22:41 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:28:41 I'm not concerned Aug 31 21:28:58 No, I'm not concerned. just... rattled Aug 31 21:33:03 * MollyK nods Aug 31 21:33:12 It is disturbing Aug 31 21:33:28 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:33:30 Yes, it is Aug 31 21:35:43 Should I have just woken you? Aug 31 21:35:53 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 21:36:02 Tough to know if there'll be something important to know Aug 31 21:39:43 * MollyK nods, sighing Aug 31 21:39:59 Yes... that man was Brun's... friend? Aug 31 21:40:45 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:40:48 Yes, it was Aug 31 21:42:28 What was he like? Aug 31 21:43:21 Kind. He spent his time telling me I was a good man, and that I'd be with god Aug 31 21:44:53 * MollyK nods Aug 31 21:44:59 That's sweet Aug 31 21:45:04 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:46:21 Will you ask about him? Aug 31 21:46:32 I might Aug 31 21:49:33 * MollyK nods Aug 31 21:50:01 Should I check on the children? There's only fifteen minutes of quiet hour left... Aug 31 21:51:15 Might be an idea Aug 31 21:54:50 * MollyK nods, glancing around before kissing him Aug 31 22:02:52 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 31 22:54:13 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client)