**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Sep 14 17:38:48 2023 Sep 14 17:38:48 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Sep 14 19:25:16 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Sep 14 19:25:20 * MollyK is now known as Nelly Sep 14 19:26:01 They're so imaginitive at this age *she smiles indulgently* Sep 14 19:26:39 *Varick watches Morgan a moment* Sep 14 19:26:58 * Morgan shakes his head ever so slightly Sep 14 19:27:12 We still occasionally refer to my brother as King Edward Sep 14 19:27:43 * Nelly smiles Sep 14 19:27:57 I remember Sep 14 19:28:07 I'm not sure he realises its a type of potato Sep 14 19:29:35 * Nelly nods Sep 14 19:29:48 My son grows them Sep 14 19:30:58 I tried to once Sep 14 19:32:30 F: grow tayto? Sep 14 19:33:05 * Morgan nods Sep 14 19:33:13 It didn't work for me Sep 14 19:35:28 *Florrie yawns* I help? Sep 14 19:36:51 Maybe when we get to Hafenlohr, alright? Sep 14 19:37:32 F: okay Sep 14 19:38:07 Lets get you to bed shall we Sep 14 19:41:23 *they all get set up, Elsie bringing in Thomas, Alice coming to say goodnight. Emil is laid down a little while later, still holding Mister Buttons Sep 14 19:43:10 * Morgan sighs quietly Sep 14 19:45:14 *Molly brings the mermaid doll to Emil* here now, let's swap, hmm? Sep 14 19:46:13 Its alright love Sep 14 19:47:26 M: he'll dribble all over it Sep 14 19:47:35 No doubt Sep 14 19:50:35 M: *she holds the mermaid out, and Emil reaches for it, dropping the bear* Sep 14 19:52:47 * Morgan quietly picks up the bear Sep 14 19:54:00 *Molly sings quietly to Emil, the others having had a story. He's soon drifting off. However, having being sung to so much for sleep, Morgan feels himself getting sleepy too Sep 14 19:54:37 * Morgan rubs his eyes, shaking his head Sep 14 19:55:09 *Molly smiles at him, leaning her cheek to his upper arm* Sep 14 19:56:21 sorry Sep 14 19:56:44 *she smiles* I'm not, I rather like it Sep 14 19:57:10 That I'm sleepy? Sep 14 19:57:44 * Nelly is now known as Molly Sep 14 19:57:53 That my singing makes you so Sep 14 19:59:05 Why? Sep 14 20:01:32 It's intimate. It's sweet Sep 14 20:02:54 * Morgan nods Sep 14 20:02:59 I can see that I suppose Sep 14 20:06:37 * Molly nods, looking at the baby Sep 14 20:06:49 Our youngest, tucked up safe and sound Sep 14 20:06:56 * Morgan nods, yawning Sep 14 20:07:20 * Molly smiles "shall we skip dinner and go straight to bed, hmm?" Sep 14 20:07:42 No love, I'll be alright Sep 14 20:09:45 * Molly nods Sep 14 20:10:00 Alright then, let's get ready for dinner Sep 14 20:12:28 * Morgan nods, opening the door for her Sep 14 20:22:16 *they go and get tidied up, and just as they're leaving she steals the chance to kiss his passionately before walking out of the door Sep 14 20:24:38 * Morgan mutters, following her Sep 14 20:25:01 What was that, my love? Sep 14 20:26:51 Nothing, nothing Sep 14 20:30:03 Funny, I heard you mutter Sep 14 20:30:58 Did you? Sep 14 20:35:11 Mmhmm, I'd like to know Sep 14 20:37:11 * Morgan shrugs Sep 14 20:37:14 Nothing important Sep 14 20:37:37 * Molly smiles Sep 14 20:38:12 If you'd like more, there will be time when we retire Sep 14 20:38:45 * Morgan nods Sep 14 20:38:50 Quite possibly Sep 14 20:39:44 * Molly smiles Sep 14 20:40:07 But we will be on good behaviour aside from that, as you wish Sep 14 20:40:25 * Morgan nods Sep 14 20:40:30 Just doesn't seem right here Sep 14 20:42:18 * Molly smiles Sep 14 20:42:37 I know, love Sep 14 20:43:25 * Morgan nods Sep 14 20:45:26 But when I get you back on the ship... *she smiles, raising her brows* Sep 14 20:45:51 I imagine that can be arranged Sep 14 20:46:39 * Molly nods Sep 14 20:46:45 I look forward to it Sep 14 20:47:12 * Morgan nods Sep 14 20:49:47 *the rest of them are assembled and ready, everyone chatty and relaxed. HH and Inga seem all lovey-dovey, Uinise and Christopher chat about books. Even Claudia looks to find the time tolerable. The meal is his favourite from his childhood visits Sep 14 20:50:58 * Morgan beckons a servant over Sep 14 20:51:20 *a young man comes to him* My Lord? Sep 14 20:51:42 * Morgan speaks quietly Sep 14 20:51:49 Would you mind fetching me a glass of milk? Sep 14 20:52:13 *he manages not to crack a smile* yes, my Lord Sep 14 20:52:23 * Morgan nods Sep 14 20:52:24 Good man Sep 14 20:52:53 *five minutes later Morgan has it* Sep 14 20:53:53 * Morgan thanks him, setting the glass where his wine would normally be, looking vaguely satisfied Sep 14 20:54:41 Ch: *he smiles* I suppose on such a long voyage you've not been able to drink milk Sep 14 20:55:16 *HH grins* $I'm gonna tell him...$ Sep 14 20:56:08 We had goats on the way to Capperlucia. Rather have none at all than drink theirs if I'm honest Sep 14 20:57:24 *Molly glances at Inga, trying not to giggle* Sep 14 20:57:50 Ch: it's an acquired taste Sep 14 20:59:37 * Molly is now known as Christopher Sep 14 20:59:40 * Morgan sips the milk, smiling slightly Sep 14 21:00:20 When do we expect Molly's cousin to arrive? Sep 14 21:01:45 Ah, we received a note saying he wouldn't be able to make it I'm afraid Sep 14 21:02:09 *Molly says nothing, but looks embarrassed* Sep 14 21:02:25 Oh dear, what a shame Sep 14 21:03:08 * Morgan nods slightly Sep 14 21:03:57 I: what happened?! Sep 14 21:07:15 Nothing much Sep 14 21:07:22 [didn't tell her?] Sep 14 21:07:54 [I did, but... we don't really know why he isn't coming] Sep 14 21:08:54 I'm assuming he had something come up to deal with at home Sep 14 21:10:01 I: Oh no, are you sad, Molly? Sep 14 21:10:39 *Molly just shrugs, her leg making contact with his beneath the table* Sep 14 21:11:09 * Morgan is carefully layering thin slices of meat, then potato, then cabbage, then potato on his place Sep 14 21:11:47 M: it is what it is Sep 14 21:11:54 We'll write Sep 14 21:14:06 I think that's very wise Sep 14 21:16:21 HH: y' don't need to play with it, y' can just eat it Sep 14 21:16:51 mmhmm Sep 14 21:17:12 *Inga tries not to giggle, but Molly doesn't react at all* Sep 14 21:18:42 * Morgan makes another little pile Sep 14 21:19:09 U: why do you layer it? Sep 14 21:20:44 Its just something I used to do when I was little... but you've got to have twice as much potato as meat, but not together Sep 14 21:21:34 U: why? Sep 14 21:21:59 * Morgan shrugs Sep 14 21:22:04 Tastes best that way Sep 14 21:22:48 *Uinise wants instructions, and then eats it that way before saying it's good* Sep 14 21:23:22 * Morgan nods, sipping his milk Sep 14 21:23:56 My brother always thought it should be one piece of potato with two bits of meat with cabbage wrapped around it Sep 14 21:24:43 *Molly makes an effort to chat, but she does seem unsettled. She insists that he stays to play cards whilst she retires early* Sep 14 21:25:08 * Christopher waits until he can quietly talk to Morgan Sep 14 21:25:15 Molly seems upset Sep 14 21:26:08 There is a rift between Molly's mother and Molly's aunt. She's never been told why and meeting him has unsettled her Sep 14 21:27:00 * Christopher nods Sep 14 21:27:16 Can the rift be healed? Sep 14 21:28:06 I don't know. None of us know what happened, and Molly's mother will not talk about it Sep 14 21:29:38 * Christopher nods, handing him some port Sep 14 21:29:49 A delicate situation the Sep 14 21:29:52 Then* Sep 14 21:29:57 * Morgan nods, taking the glass Sep 14 21:29:58 aye Sep 14 21:30:46 What are your intentions? Sep 14 21:31:34 I'm going to see Molly's aunt before we leave tomorrow Sep 14 21:31:44 * Christopher nods Sep 14 21:32:14 I imagine you can talk some sense into her Sep 14 21:32:22 * Morgan shrugs Sep 14 21:32:37 Perhaps. It depends how reasonable she and Martha wish to be Sep 14 21:33:04 What is Martha like? Sep 14 21:34:14 Loving but highly strung Sep 14 21:34:21 She meddles quite a lot Sep 14 21:34:43 * Christopher nods Sep 14 21:35:10 She is estranged from her kin here? Sep 14 21:35:17 * Morgan nods Sep 14 21:35:22 Entirely from what I can gather Sep 14 21:36:29 Families are complicated Sep 14 21:36:43 * Morgan nods, sipping the port Sep 14 21:36:52 You've a talent for understatement uncle Sep 14 21:38:00 * Christopher smiles Sep 14 21:38:32 You aren't the first to say it Sep 14 21:38:49 No? Sep 14 21:40:24 I have some friends I play bridge with who say I am very dry Sep 14 21:40:40 * Morgan nods Sep 14 21:40:46 I'd be inclined to agree Sep 14 21:42:02 * Christopher nods Sep 14 21:42:17 How have you enjoyed your visit aside from that? Sep 14 21:42:54 * Morgan smiles Sep 14 21:43:08 Very much. I always like being here Sep 14 21:43:58 * Christopher nods Sep 14 21:44:35 I have been delighted to have you all. Edward's daughter is precious Sep 14 21:44:55 * Morgan nods Sep 14 21:44:59 She's a darling isn't she Sep 14 21:45:09 * Christopher nods Sep 14 21:45:12 She is Sep 14 21:45:35 She took to you remarkably. I could've dropped my drink with surprise when she climbed into your lap Sep 14 21:46:20 * Christopher nods, smiling proudly Sep 14 21:46:27 As could I Sep 14 21:47:20 * Morgan nods, smilinf Sep 14 21:47:42 Its given me an idea or two to ease any friction when she meets Edward, should there be any Sep 14 21:48:41 * Christopher nods Sep 14 21:48:51 He's going to be smitten Sep 14 21:49:55 He already is. I recognised the look the first time he saw her in the mirror Sep 14 21:50:56 * Christopher nods Sep 14 21:51:09 He has always struck me as a future patriarch Sep 14 21:51:23 * Morgan nods Sep 14 21:52:14 I reckon so Sep 14 21:52:58 He and Mina will be meeting her? Sep 14 21:53:33 Mina is going to be meeting Molly and Inga for some shopping, so she'll meet Florrie a bit later Sep 14 21:53:48 Unfortunately she's been a little... difficult about it Sep 14 21:54:34 Is she not keen to be a stepmother? Sep 14 21:55:06 There is some bad feeling there... Sep 14 21:56:32 * Christopher nods, sipping his port Sep 14 21:57:05 It is a pity, Edward will be the best father he can be with his wife on side Sep 14 21:57:16 * Morgan nods Sep 14 21:57:30 They are quite formidable when they work together Sep 14 21:57:38 * Christopher nods Sep 14 21:57:52 A political and social powerhouse Sep 14 21:58:04 * Morgan nods Sep 14 21:58:06 indeed Sep 14 21:59:54 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 14 22:38:01 * Christopher has quit (Read error: EOF from client)