**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Oct 18 09:44:13 2023 Oct 18 09:44:13 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 18 18:42:25 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 18 18:42:54 listen... when you're off shift, we need to talk Oct 18 18:42:54 * Claudia nods Oct 18 18:42:54 alright Oct 18 18:42:54 Things gone ok here? Oct 18 18:42:54 * Claudia smiles slightly Oct 18 18:42:56 yeah, all good Oct 18 18:42:58 Alright. I'll see you in a bit Oct 18 18:43:00 * Claudia nods Oct 18 18:44:31 *Down in the study, Florrie is the first to see him* where been, ballhead? Oct 18 18:47:49 We've been visiting Molly's cousins family sweetheart Oct 18 19:00:36 *Bir flies over, landing on the desk, and wolf whistles at Morgan Oct 18 19:00:46 F: see Vati? Oct 18 19:00:52 * Morgan leans over, rubbing the birds beak Oct 18 19:01:08 Not too long now sweetheart, just another couple of weeks Oct 18 19:02:21 *Inga is holding Thomas, HH is watching her. Molly is busy knitting whilst Emil and Varick play on the floor. The others are sat chatting Oct 18 19:03:07 * Morgan lifts Bir off the desk, up to head high, gently prodding the end of his nose to Bir's beak Oct 18 19:03:10 You miss me, Bir? Oct 18 19:10:49 B: pretty Bir Muah! Oct 18 19:12:30 /me smiles, putting her down before picking up Florrie and kissing her cheek Oct 18 19:12:37 Have you had fun while we were gone? Oct 18 19:14:09 F: no Oct 18 19:14:35 No? Why not? Oct 18 19:15:52 F: no play Oct 18 19:16:13 Oh no... maybe we should do some of that then Oct 18 19:16:26 F: what play, ballhead? Oct 18 19:17:45 I don't know... what shall we play? Oct 18 19:18:08 F: play dolls? Oct 18 19:18:24 If you like Oct 18 19:19:31 *Florrie gets her doll, and Morgan is expected to take care of it, feed it, change it, all whilst she tells him what to do and whilst they eat Oct 18 19:20:21 * Morgan does so without complaint Oct 18 19:21:32 *Florrie enjoys this, but Emil crawls over, trying to get in Morgan’s lap after food* Oct 18 19:22:03 * Morgan pulls him into his lap, still playing with the doll Oct 18 19:22:36 *Emil tries to eat the baby’s face* Oct 18 19:22:56 Are you hungry little lamb? Oct 18 19:22:58 HH grins $gets his kissing skills from you!* Oct 18 19:23:07 $Had no complaints so far$ Oct 18 19:23:54 HH: $thats why you picked inexperinced ones$ Oct 18 19:24:45 $oh no, my secret has been discovered$ Oct 18 19:25:09 *hh sniggers* Oct 18 19:25:19 F: no eat baby! Oct 18 19:25:33 No, no eat baby Oct 18 19:26:18 F: eel! stop! Oct 18 19:26:37 * Morgan shifts to hold the doll out of reach Oct 18 19:26:48 Maybe you should take her, sweetheart Oct 18 19:27:47 *Florrie does so. Emil starts to cry* Oct 18 19:28:25 Hey now little lamb... are you hungry? Oct 18 19:29:20 *Emil turns into Morgan’s shoulder, crying subsiding a bit* Oct 18 19:29:29 tired, I think, my love Oct 18 19:29:57 * Morgan nods, rocking Emil gently Oct 18 19:30:06 Is it time for a nap little lamb, hmm? Oct 18 19:30:40 *Emil starts sucking his fingers, quieting* Oct 18 19:30:55 F: no nap. Oct 18 19:31:05 No nap? Oct 18 19:31:33 F: *she shakes her head* big girl no nap Oct 18 19:32:07 Ah... I might take a nap Oct 18 19:32:23 F: Ballhead nap? Oct 18 19:32:48 * Morgan nods Oct 18 19:32:59 maybe Oct 18 19:34:56 F: nap with Ballhead? Oct 18 19:35:18 Uhhhh... I don't know sweetheart, I snore Oct 18 19:37:55 V: you can nap with me Florrie Oct 18 19:38:06 F: okay Oct 18 19:38:29 * Morgan smiles, glancing at Molly Oct 18 19:39:57 * Molly smiles [you don’t snore, my love.] Oct 18 19:40:37 [no, I know... I just didn't think Alice would approve] Oct 18 19:42:52 [you are her uncle, my love] Oct 18 19:45:20 * Morgan rocks Emil Oct 18 19:45:28 Lets get this young man down for his nap Oct 18 19:47:21 *the other two children go with him* Oct 18 19:47:42 * Morgan puts Emil into his bed, getting him settled Oct 18 19:50:01 *Emil is easily asleep. Varick helps Florrie with her shoes before taking off his boots Oct 18 19:50:38 * Morgan watches them for a moment Oct 18 19:51:45 *they get into the bed* Oct 18 19:52:35 * Morgan tucks them in Oct 18 19:52:55 There we go, all nice and cosy Oct 18 19:53:49 F: Varick! share blanket! Oct 18 19:54:10 V: I am sharing, stop trying to take more than you should have! Oct 18 19:54:59 Hey now, lets not have any arguing Oct 18 19:57:04 F: Varick got blankets! Oct 18 19:57:24 You've both got the same amount... Oct 18 19:57:46 [could you have someone bring a blanket in please? Struggling to get them both under this one] Oct 18 19:59:58 * Molly does so, bringing it to him Oct 18 20:00:32 * Morgan thanks her, giving a blanket to each of them Oct 18 20:00:43 There we are, now we're both nice and warm Oct 18 20:02:00 *they settle, both soon asleep. Molly comes to Morgan, whispering “we’re going to need -a lot- of blankets!” Oct 18 20:02:09 * Morgan nods Oct 18 20:02:10 Definitely Oct 18 20:05:48 * Molly smiles, looking at the sleeping children Oct 18 20:06:05 I look forward to having a house full! Oct 18 20:06:15 * Morgan nods Oct 18 20:06:16 As do I Oct 18 20:09:06 * Molly nods Oct 18 20:09:15 let’s let them sleep Oct 18 20:09:37 * Morgan nods, moving to the door to let her out Oct 18 20:11:41 * Molly does so Oct 18 20:12:54 * Morgan closes the door behind them Oct 18 20:13:19 A: Are you sure you don’t mind having her? Oct 18 20:13:37 Its no problem, unless you'd rather she be with you Oct 18 20:16:15 A: No, it’s good for her to be with other children Oct 18 20:16:39 * Morgan nods Oct 18 20:17:02 Maybe once you're back home you could visit Molly's brothers, she could play with their children Oct 18 20:17:16 A: We often go to see them Oct 18 20:18:20 * Morgan nods Oct 18 20:18:23 good Oct 18 20:20:31 *she goes out with Elsie, Uinise, Thomas, and James. Inga and HH bring up the rear* Oct 18 20:21:53 * Morgan settles on the couch Oct 18 20:23:25 * Molly goes to lie with him, without even tentatively asking as she usually would Oct 18 20:23:31 how was your work? Oct 18 20:23:41 satisfying Oct 18 20:26:44 * Molly smiles Oct 18 20:26:55 good, I am glad you enjoyed it Oct 18 20:27:07 * Morgan smiles Oct 18 20:28:13 Not too many days I can do that left Oct 18 20:29:19 for now, yes Oct 18 20:29:41 * Morgan shrugs Oct 18 20:31:15 Perhaps Oct 18 20:31:48 you’ll still want to sail, and I’ll still want to make you happy Oct 18 20:32:50 I know love Oct 18 21:26:11 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 18 22:18:21 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 18 22:18:53 * Morgan smiles Oct 18 22:18:53 Not too many days I can do that left Oct 18 22:18:53 for now, yes Oct 18 22:18:53 * Morgan shrugs Oct 18 22:18:53 Perhaps Oct 18 22:18:55 you’ll still want to sail, and I’ll still want to make you happy Oct 18 22:18:59 I know love Oct 18 22:19:26 I’m ready to go home Oct 18 22:20:17 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:20:21 I know Oct 18 22:20:47 we have a nest to build for our friends Oct 18 22:21:28 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:21:30 And us Oct 18 22:21:38 * Molly nods Oct 18 22:21:54 theirs is a bit more pressing now Oct 18 22:22:12 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:22:32 That reminds me... need to ask my mother to put the idea of asking the men we had build the houses come to Hafenlohr Oct 18 22:22:53 I’ve already done that, my love Oct 18 22:23:44 excellent... thank you Oct 18 22:24:28 you are welcome, my love Oct 18 22:25:53 Did... did I look ridiculous in the hat? Oct 18 22:26:33 I thought you looked very sexy Oct 18 22:26:51 Easily pleased, huh Oct 18 22:27:00 * Molly giggles Oct 18 22:27:15 I think you discovered that before we were even wed Oct 18 22:27:55 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:27:59 Might have, yes Oct 18 22:28:35 do you miss it? Oct 18 22:28:57 Miss what? Oct 18 22:29:21 the sexual tension, wondering how far we would go Oct 18 22:29:41 You don't feel we have that still? Oct 18 22:31:02 not as fraughtly Oct 18 22:31:17 perhaps Oct 18 22:31:27 you do? Oct 18 22:31:52 I think I prefer what we have now Oct 18 22:32:21 because it’s easier? Oct 18 22:33:17 Because we can fully embrace it... we aren't wondering if a step too far will be too far because of expectations or because I am not ready for it... Oct 18 22:34:23 huh... do you know, I haven’t actually thought that in quite some time now Oct 18 22:34:48 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:34:50 Things have changed Oct 18 22:34:59 * Molly nods Oct 18 22:35:12 you have changed Oct 18 22:35:50 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:35:54 Yes, I have Oct 18 22:37:10 are you at peace with that? Oct 18 22:37:22 mostly. Oct 18 22:38:37 only mostly? Oct 18 22:39:36 Now and then I wonder if I've strayed from who I used to be... I still find it difficult to feel I am not the man Dietlinde would love anymore but... I have to remind myself she would be proud of how far I've come Oct 18 22:40:19 She would. She would be glad you are continuing to live the life that God gave you... Oct 18 22:40:35 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:43:11 I think she’d like you, even if she might not fall in love with you. She’d see you are still a man who wants justice, fairness, and a good life for all people, regardless of their standing. She’d see what a loving father and uncle you are Oct 18 22:43:39 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:43:41 I think so Oct 18 22:49:16 a future without her wasn’t what you wanted, but you can still be grateful there is one Oct 18 22:49:30 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:49:35 And fight like hell for it Oct 18 22:49:45 * Molly nods, smiling Oct 18 22:50:04 And love this life like you loved the last Oct 18 22:50:39 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:50:44 Very definitely getting there Oct 18 22:50:57 * Molly nods Oct 18 22:51:08 just one more small thing you need? Oct 18 22:53:03 just... a bit more time I think Oct 18 22:53:47 To be more settled? Oct 18 22:54:19 * Morgan shrugs Oct 18 22:54:31 I just need to... relax a little more Oct 18 22:55:52 * Molly nods Oct 18 22:56:17 there’s only one part of you I like to be tensed... Oct 18 22:56:30 Oh? Oct 18 22:56:59 You know where Oct 18 22:57:48 * Morgan nods Oct 18 22:57:51 I do Oct 18 22:59:24 * Molly smiles Oct 18 22:59:42 I thought perhaps you were hoping I’d show you Oct 18 23:00:15 The thought crossed my mind Oct 18 23:01:45 * Molly smiles, shifting so her thigh presses against his crotch “I meant here” Oct 18 23:02:48 Oh, yeah, thats what I thought Oct 18 23:03:55 mmhmm. Tension here is always welcome Oct 18 23:04:08 * Morgan nods Oct 18 23:06:46 * Molly gently kisses his cheek Oct 18 23:06:55 Apart from that, relaxed is nice Oct 18 23:07:10 * Morgan nods Oct 18 23:08:32 Its still... surprising to me, feeling as relaxed in myself as I do quite often Oct 18 23:10:06 * Molly smiles Oct 18 23:10:14 I’m glad I’m here to see it Oct 18 23:10:28 * Morgan nods Oct 18 23:10:38 Me too Oct 18 23:13:16 * Molly nods Oct 18 23:13:23 it’s well deserved Oct 18 23:13:31 * Morgan shrugs Oct 18 23:15:18 how are you feeling about Heinzharold and Inga now? Oct 18 23:15:37 I'm happy for them Oct 18 23:16:54 is it odd to think of him being a Father this year? Oct 18 23:18:24 No... lately he has been becoming more and more like Da... Oct 18 23:19:15 * Molly nods Oct 18 23:19:28 he would have been pleased? Oct 18 23:19:51 Da? Yes, he would, he'd have been thrilled Oct 18 23:21:15 * Molly smiles Oct 18 23:21:34 I wonder if this is the thirteenth Heinzharold? Oct 18 23:21:47 * Morgan shrugs Oct 18 23:21:53 Have to just wait and see Oct 18 23:22:29 * Molly nods Oct 18 23:22:52 it’s exciting Oct 18 23:23:32 * Morgan nods, frowning slightly Oct 18 23:24:07 something troubles you? Oct 18 23:24:50 just... being a good father, its in his blood... but both he and Inga have said they have me to guide them. I'm not sure I'm the right person for that Oct 18 23:26:30 oh I think you are Oct 18 23:26:42 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 18 23:27:00 They already embody the sort of things I would say Oct 18 23:29:11 they likely just want to feel the benefit of your experience Oct 18 23:29:32 They don't need it Oct 18 23:32:51 I doubt that matters Oct 18 23:33:21 maybe Oct 18 23:34:58 perhaps like with Elsie, accept the gesture for what it means to them? Oct 18 23:35:28 * Morgan nods Oct 18 23:35:33 I just... I don't want to let them down Oct 18 23:36:49 oh liebl8ng, you won’t Oct 18 23:37:02 * Morgan shrugs Oct 18 23:39:33 * Molly kisses him softly Oct 18 23:39:44 it will all be well Oct 18 23:40:30 I hope so Oct 18 23:46:24 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)