**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Oct 25 13:30:48 2023 Oct 25 13:30:48 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 25 13:33:04 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 25 13:34:40 * Molly is now known as Claudia Oct 25 13:35:04 * Claudia pulls out her flask, drinking some before offering it to Morgan Oct 25 13:35:36 * Morgan takes it, sipping it Oct 25 13:35:46 *it’s drambuie* Oct 25 13:36:06 You really are moving on... you hated this stuff not long ago Oct 25 13:37:19 I hated the reminder, but it tastes good. Uinise likes it, and she’s not that keen on a lot of drinks Oct 25 13:38:02 I daresay because its sweet Oct 25 13:39:21 * Claudia nods Oct 25 13:39:32 it’s all the fruit they have there Oct 25 13:39:44 * Morgan nods Oct 25 13:40:51 Her reaction to liquorice still makes me chuckles Oct 25 13:41:33 * Claudia smiles “yeah” Oct 25 13:41:49 So... you kissed her huh... Oct 25 13:42:40 * Claudia nods Oct 25 13:42:46 yeah, I did Oct 25 13:44:41 -really- like her, don't you Oct 25 13:44:50 * Claudia nods Oct 25 13:45:35 * Morgan nods Oct 25 13:45:41 What you gonn' do about it? Oct 25 13:46:17 dunno. I haven’t gotten past what I’m doing the next few weeks Oct 25 13:48:18 Seems there is quite the opportunity there... Oct 25 13:48:26 you think? Oct 25 13:51:03 * Morgan sips the drink again before handing it back Oct 25 13:51:33 Be honest... if I didn't think this was important or a genuine possibility for something great, would I be this gentle about it? Or would I just push you? Oct 25 13:52:17 good point. I don’t know. it’s a big distance between here and there Oct 25 13:52:57 Yes, it is... but you were planning to be sailing anyway... Oct 25 13:54:34 Or maybe... you'd sail every other trip... Oct 25 13:56:01 Maybe. I don’t know yet. Maybe it won’t last Oct 25 13:56:26 * Morgan watches her for a moment Oct 25 13:56:33 There is something very real there Claudia. Oct 25 13:59:04 * Claudia sips some more Drambuie “Doesn’t mean it’ll work out” Oct 25 13:59:21 Can't work out if you don't try Oct 25 14:03:00 I don’t want to rush her. Or myself. Oct 25 14:03:12 * Morgan nods Oct 25 14:03:14 Alright then Oct 25 14:07:38 she’s just... it’s like she’s just that bit more -alive- than most other people, you know? Oct 25 14:07:54 Uh huh... I know Oct 25 14:11:42 And I’m... I’m not. I carry around so much darkness. I don’t want to taint her or kill the joy in her Oct 25 14:11:56 Is that why you're so reticent? Oct 25 14:16:20 yeah, I think that’s the most part of it Oct 25 14:16:49 I don't think you realise how far you've come... particularly since meeting er Oct 25 14:18:49 * Claudia shrugs Oct 25 14:19:13 maybe. but enough not to spoil her or run her life with my own shit? Oct 25 14:19:50 You do realise there's every chance she will do for you as Molly has for me... hell, she's already started... Oct 25 14:22:31 yeah, but that shit shouldn’t be on her, Morgan. She shouldn’t need to be saving me, she should be able to just be happy without dragging my broken ass along into normality Oct 25 14:23:55 She isn't saving you... she's given you what you need to start moving that way yourself. Oct 25 14:25:33 * Claudia shrugs again Oct 25 14:26:25 what do I have that I can give to her in return? nothing. I’m a wreck. Oct 25 14:28:23 No... you're complicated. As for what you can give her... who's to say you're not already giving her what she needs in return, seeing you being more at ease with yourself... and besides, you have, held tightly to your chest, an awful lot of love to give. Oct 25 14:29:09 * Claudia looks unsure Oct 25 14:29:19 I don’t know Oct 25 14:29:32 I know you don't. But I do. Oct 25 14:31:59 * Claudia nods. There’s a pause before she says Oct 25 14:32:40 I can’t set the same terms like with Sorgi, or keep her at arms length like with DeeDee. To be in, I have to be all in. Oct 25 14:34:36 Yes, you do. Its difficult to come to terms with, when you've spent so long holding people at arms length. Even those you love and trust. Oct 25 14:36:18 I don’t want to lose anyone else. Oct 25 14:36:26 * Morgan nods Oct 25 14:36:28 I know Oct 25 14:39:53 * Claudia sighs Oct 25 14:40:05 I wonder if it’s better to not even start Oct 25 14:40:33 I don't believe so. I might've done, a couple of years ago... Oct 25 14:42:04 * Claudia nods Oct 25 14:42:12 you went through this with Molly? Oct 25 14:43:14 Oh god yes. It takes work, and I still occasionally posit that I am damaged, unworthy of love.... A burden... Oct 25 14:44:48 I just don’t want to be that for her. Oct 25 14:45:25 Does Molly seem unhappy? Oct 25 14:46:44 No Oct 25 14:47:49 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 25 14:48:43 Our issues are part of who we are, even as we adjust and heal from them.... Its not like we suddenly go 'now we're together, AHA, here's how messed up I am' Oct 25 14:51:26 don’t we? because I still have a lot of crap I haven’t laid out for her yet Oct 25 14:51:44 Then maybe its time? Oct 25 14:54:46 maybe Oct 25 14:56:07 Time to be brave love Oct 25 14:58:53 * Claudia looks at him Oct 25 14:59:09 I don’t think you’ve ever dared to call me not brave before Oct 25 15:00:45 You've always been courageous... but this is very different to putting your body at risk in a fight... Oct 25 15:02:17 * Claudia nods Oct 25 15:02:20 yeah Oct 25 15:03:43 Its something I've come to understand... in a fight, we just have to be better than those standing against us... when we open our hearts like this, we make ourselves vulnerable and just have to hope the other person will treat us kindly Oct 25 15:04:08 I don’t trust people Oct 25 15:05:00 I know... but you're not making yourself vulnerable to people. You're making yourself vulnerable to -her-. Oct 25 15:07:38 And her, you do trust Oct 25 15:08:37 I guess so. it’s not in her culture to lie Oct 25 15:09:00 No... or flirting, which has made her efforts all the more adorable Oct 25 15:09:15 * Claudia smiles slightly “yep, except for pretending to need a back massage” Oct 25 15:11:08 Yes and no... if it had been anyone but her, it would've been obvious. Oct 25 15:13:36 not the sort of approach I’m used to anyway Oct 25 15:14:03 No... you don't really do subtle... another thing to try perhaps Oct 25 15:14:53 lots of swooning and flowers? no thanks Oct 25 15:15:28 Don't be daft... you've seen how Inga flirts with HeinzHarold, how Molly flirts with me... its not over the top nonsense Oct 25 15:15:51 Molly flirts with you by calling you a cabbage. Oct 25 15:16:28 well... ignore that bit... but maybe... when you're stood near her, take a step closer... Oct 25 15:17:32 * Claudia smiles at the advice she’d given him a few months again Oct 25 15:17:38 pick up the fucking sword? Oct 25 15:17:44 * Morgan smiles Oct 25 15:17:47 Pick up the fucking sword Oct 25 15:18:07 I’m going to miss you, again. Oct 25 15:18:16 * Morgan smiles Oct 25 15:18:48 Its a price that I pay happily if it brings you your own happiness Oct 25 15:20:20 We’ll see where the tides take me next Oct 25 15:20:41 * Morgan nods Oct 25 15:21:13 You'll have your cottage with us whenever you want to stay still for a little bit Oct 25 15:21:49 * Claudia nods Oct 25 15:22:10 I’m keeping the shack Oct 25 15:22:22 Why? Oct 25 15:23:42 If I survive what’s coming, I might want to live there again, when you and Heinzharold go back to Sudlachenburg Oct 25 15:23:54 * Morgan sighs Oct 25 15:24:07 I don't know we will. Oct 25 15:24:46 survive it? Oct 25 15:24:59 Live in Sudlachenburg Oct 25 15:25:07 how come? Oct 25 15:26:06 Inga has already said they wouldn't want to be uprooting their family if we went back... and Gottkirchen is much more central than Sudlachenburg Oct 25 15:27:24 * Claudia nods slowly Oct 25 15:27:27 right Oct 25 15:27:46 * Morgan nods, looking decidedly unhappy about it Oct 25 15:29:44 Maybe you could get your heir set up there and retire a bit to Sudlachenburg when it’s time Oct 25 15:29:53 * Morgan shrugs Oct 25 15:29:54 maybe Oct 25 15:30:30 Wish you hadn’t been so ambitious? Oct 25 15:30:59 I'm not ambitious. I aspire. Oct 25 15:33:20 what? Oct 25 15:34:40 Ambition is a desire to attain something... rank, fame, money... I aspire to achieve something, to make things better for the people I oversee and caretake for Oct 25 15:36:29 * Claudia nods Oct 25 15:36:34 you’ll do fine Oct 25 15:36:43 * Morgan shrugs Oct 25 15:36:47 We'll see Oct 25 15:37:18 looking forward to getting the kids home? Oct 25 15:38:23 I'm looking forward to them having somewhere that won't pitch and roll if there's a storm Oct 25 15:38:49 * Claudia nods Oct 25 15:39:00 less of an adventure though Oct 25 15:39:46 For now... one kids gonn' be turning into a wolf before too much longer, and the other one can see people using magic... Oct 25 15:39:57 * Claudia nods Oct 25 15:40:12 Any ideas what the others will be able to do? Oct 25 15:40:43 Not a bloody clue Oct 25 15:41:38 will they all have them? Oct 25 15:41:49 I don't know to be honest Oct 25 15:42:13 hoping for anything? Oct 25 15:42:35 * Morgan shrugs Oct 25 15:43:01 It'll be normal for them... they won't have to suddenly deal with being able to control fire after losing family to a fire... Oct 25 15:45:40 * Claudia nods Oct 25 15:45:55 more at peace with that now? Oct 25 15:46:06 Which bit? Oct 25 15:48:36 your fire shit Oct 25 15:49:27 * Morgan shrugs Oct 25 15:49:41 Somewhere along the road to acceptance I'd say Oct 25 15:50:07 * Claudia nods Oct 25 15:51:35 not like you can wish it away Oct 25 15:51:56 No... I suppose I'm going to need it... got knows what my parents will think though Oct 25 15:55:08 * Claudia shrugs Oct 25 15:55:20 No idea Oct 25 15:55:45 Maybe if it goes really badly I'll ask the Nieblungen to wipe it from their memories Oct 25 15:56:16 * Claudia nods Oct 25 15:56:33 seen them already? Oct 25 15:56:37 * Morgan nods Oct 25 15:56:38 Yeah Oct 25 15:56:58 anyth8ng useful? Oct 25 15:57:26 potentially.... They could remove the attraction you feel for DeeDee... Oct 25 15:57:58 how? Oct 25 15:58:25 God knows, some finger waving nonsense I imagine Oct 25 15:58:32 * Claudia nods Oct 25 15:58:37 I’ll think about it Oct 25 15:58:41 * Morgan nods Oct 25 16:00:05 I'd put that on the back burner if I were you Oct 25 16:00:09 why? Oct 25 16:00:24 Isn't really the important thing to think about right now, is it Oct 25 16:00:38 no Oct 25 16:02:27 * Morgan nods Oct 25 16:39:25 he’s definitely coming then? Oct 25 16:39:36 DeeDee? To the best of my knowledge, yes Oct 25 16:42:22 * Claudia nods Oct 25 16:42:50 the three of them, all in one place. I must have pissed Theus off Oct 25 16:43:21 I don't know why He's so disinterested in us... Oct 25 16:58:53 * Claudia shrugs Oct 25 16:59:10 doubt you’ll ever know Oct 25 16:59:45 * Morgan shrugs Oct 25 16:59:49 I have someone looking into it Oct 25 17:00:55 * Claudia smiles Oct 25 17:01:06 what, like the pope? Oct 25 17:01:13 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 25 17:01:20 Someone with a bit more authority Oct 25 17:01:39 * Claudia nods Oct 25 17:02:33 We'll just have to wait and see Oct 25 17:05:40 yep. you working each day until Freiburg? Oct 25 17:05:59 * Morgan nods Oct 25 17:06:08 Aye... I've asked to dock her as well Oct 25 17:07:29 * Claudia nods Oct 25 17:07:36 finish it off Oct 25 17:07:42 * Morgan nods Oct 25 17:07:46 Exactly Oct 25 17:11:12 we’re straight off to Sudlachenburg then? I assume you’re leaving Sorgi and Witts to deal with the cargo and transporting it to the Eisenfurst Oct 25 17:11:57 Taking the family to Hafenlohr, then heading on over to Innesbruck to drop off James and Elsie with his mother, check on things, then to Sudlachenburg Oct 25 17:15:25 * Claudia nods Oct 25 17:15:32 are you good with that? Oct 25 17:17:00 * Morgan shrugs Oct 25 17:17:06 Seems logical Oct 25 17:18:55 * Claudia nods Oct 25 17:19:43 just staying a couple of days before we go back so you can look after Varick and Heinzharold when Molly and Inga go to Freiburg? Oct 25 17:20:24 Yeah. Need time to talk to Otto and Sascha about Florrie, and to talk to my parents about all the magic Oct 25 17:22:00 * Claudia nods Oct 25 17:22:12 going to be busy then Oct 25 17:22:18 Aren't I always? Oct 25 17:25:57 you’d be bored else Oct 25 17:26:24 Maybe Oct 25 17:28:04 * Claudia nods Oct 25 17:28:38 I was thinking that Uinise would stay at mine, rather than the Big House Oct 25 17:29:41 In the shack? Oct 25 17:30:49 * Claudia nods Oct 25 17:30:53 yeah Oct 25 17:31:42 Why? Oct 25 17:32:23 I don’t want to stay over at the Big House Oct 25 17:33:24 because... Oct 25 17:34:35 I have my own space in Sudlachenburg Oct 25 17:34:53 yes... but she is essentially an emissary... Oct 25 17:37:49 And so she can’t be just off in a shack. Oct 25 17:37:58 maybe Oct 25 17:38:05 * Claudia doesn’t look impressed Oct 25 17:38:24 I would keep her safe, you know that. Oct 25 17:38:39 Of course I do. Its not about her safety. Oct 25 17:40:55 just about politics Oct 25 17:42:36 * Morgan nods Oct 25 17:42:38 Entirely Oct 25 17:45:20 I don’t like it Oct 25 17:45:57 Because you want her with you... Oct 25 17:47:09 yes Oct 25 17:48:25 * Morgan looks surprised Oct 25 17:49:02 Why don't you both stay in my fathers house? Oct 25 17:50:50 and explain that how? Oct 25 17:52:11 You're charged with keeping her safe. What sort of man would I be to allow her protector to be separated from her Oct 25 17:55:15 can we stay in the Veisgraf Wing? Oct 25 17:55:57 * Morgan nods Oct 25 17:56:00 I'll see to it Oct 25 17:56:44 * Claudia nods Oct 25 17:56:49 alright then Oct 25 18:02:51 You know I would've kept her safe, don't you? Oct 25 18:03:01 yes, I do Oct 25 18:03:55 * Morgan nods Oct 25 18:03:56 Good Oct 25 18:08:07 * Claudia has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 25 18:12:03 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 25 18:12:21 * Molly is now known as Claudia Oct 25 18:12:55 You're charged with keeping her safe. What sort of man would I be to allow her protector to be separated from her Oct 25 18:12:55 can we stay in the Veisgraf Wing? Oct 25 18:12:55 * Morgan nods Oct 25 18:12:55 I'll see to it Oct 25 18:12:55 * Claudia nods Oct 25 18:12:58 alright then Oct 25 18:13:00 You know I would've kept her safe, don't you? Oct 25 18:13:02 yes, I do Oct 25 18:13:04 * Morgan nods Oct 25 18:13:06 Good Oct 25 18:16:29 You know it’s more than trying to get her into bed, don’t you? Oct 25 18:17:11 Of course I do Oct 25 18:19:38 * Claudia smiles faintly “I wouldn’t really have to -try-“ Oct 25 18:20:19 Having seen you in a brothel, I could agree with that even without how mad UInise is about you Oct 25 18:22:34 * Claudia smiles “Envious?” Oct 25 18:23:25 Yes, actually. I've always envied HeinzHarold's absolute ease with women... Oct 25 18:25:37 Hang n, you think he’s better at picking up women than me? Oct 25 18:26:20 No, probably not... but I didn't know that you did that until fairly recently... Oct 25 18:30:53 * Claudia has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 25 18:35:28 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 25 18:35:39 Having seen you in a brothel, I could agree with that even without how mad UInise is about you Oct 25 18:35:39 * Claudia smiles “Envious?” Oct 25 18:35:39 Yes, actually. I've always envied HeinzHarold's absolute ease with women... Oct 25 18:35:39 Hang n, you think he’s better at picking up women than me? Oct 25 18:35:39 No, probably not... but I didn't know that you did that until fairly recently... Oct 25 18:36:37 You over the shock yet? Oct 25 18:36:41 * Molly is now known as Claudia Oct 25 18:36:56 Remember I said to you then that I have always just accepted you? Oct 25 18:37:50 * Claudia nods Oct 25 18:38:05 That didn't stop applying Oct 25 18:39:39 * Claudia nods Oct 25 18:39:58 Is Braun still going to be living in Capperlucia? Oct 25 18:40:12 * Morgan nods, smiling slightly Oct 25 18:40:31 Yes, he is. He's had to agree that he won't try to take a wife or have children... Oct 25 18:42:19 * Claudia nods Oct 25 18:43:59 if he wanted that they wouldn’t accept him anyway Oct 25 18:44:19 * Morgan nods Oct 25 18:44:22 indeed Oct 25 18:47:11 * Claudia nods “not the worst place to live” Oct 25 18:47:25 No... it was nice there, apart from the obscene heat Oct 25 18:53:46 * Claudia nods Oct 25 18:54:04 it’s going to be warm here too soon Oct 25 18:54:30 But not -that- warm... not wander about with no shirt warm Oct 25 18:58:15 * Claudia shrugs Oct 25 18:58:22 I can’t do that anyway Oct 25 18:58:42 Well, you -could-... I'm sure a certain person wouldn't complain at all Oct 25 19:10:12 * Claudia blushes slightly Oct 25 19:10:16 no, I know Oct 25 19:11:31 * Morgan sighs Oct 25 19:11:49 I'm going to make sure you have a mirror to take with you... Oct 25 19:12:22 because? Oct 25 19:12:46 Because I'm going to miss you Oct 25 19:14:02 * Claudia nods Oct 25 19:14:23 yeah. But you have to keep Heinzharold this time Oct 25 19:14:51 Nah, Inga does Oct 25 19:15:49 I feel sorry for her Oct 25 19:16:16 No you dont Oct 25 19:16:51 I sort of do, I wouldn’t marry him Oct 25 19:17:53 They're very well suited Oct 25 19:18:52 * Claudia nods Oct 25 19:19:10 yeah. he’s happy with her Oct 25 19:20:41 * Morgan nods Oct 25 19:20:50 She's a sweet girl Oct 25 19:21:42 * Claudia nods Oct 25 19:22:06 she’s patient. you have to be patient to put up with him. or just hit him Oct 25 19:22:27 You're not wrong Oct 25 19:23:14 he’s like having a big kid Oct 25 19:23:30 Most of the time Oct 25 19:24:45 * Claudia nods Oct 25 19:24:57 til the shit hits the sails Oct 25 19:25:08 * Morgan nods Oct 25 19:25:11 exactly Oct 25 19:27:29 Are you glad they’ll live with you? Oct 25 19:27:56 They're not though, not really... just... close Oct 25 19:29:42 just in your garden Oct 25 19:30:08 Its a big garden Oct 25 19:30:43 * Claudia nods Oct 25 19:31:04 are we done with the bad news? Oct 25 19:31:27 * Morgan nods Oct 25 19:31:29 I think so Oct 25 19:32:44 * Claudia nods “I should let her come back” Oct 25 19:33:10 * Morgan nods Oct 25 19:33:11 Aye Oct 25 19:35:47 * Claudia looks at him “are you staying, or...?” Oct 25 19:36:16 Can I please bugger off and give you some alone time with her? Oct 25 19:36:33 shut up. Oct 25 19:37:02 But I'm not wrong? Oct 25 19:37:35 well no, guess not Oct 25 19:38:04 * Morgan smiles slightly, moving to the door Oct 25 19:38:39 Pick up the fucking sword, Claudia. Oct 25 19:40:23 * Claudia smiles “There aren’t any swords, but I get the point” Oct 25 19:40:43 * Morgan nods, moving into the hallway Oct 25 19:43:01 *Uinise isn’t out there* Oct 25 19:43:42 Where's she gone to... Oct 25 19:44:52 * Claudia follows him out Oct 25 19:44:59 probably in her room Oct 25 19:45:41 * Morgan casts his magic out to try to feel for her presence Oct 25 19:47:07 *she does seem to be in her room* Oct 25 19:47:34 Yep, seems like it Oct 25 19:57:05 * Claudia nods “I’ll go get her” Oct 25 19:58:21 * Morgan nods, squeezing her shoulder before heading back to his study Oct 25 20:02:56 *in the study Varick is having his tea, and Inga is feeding Emil from the cup* Oct 25 20:04:09 * Morgan sits down Oct 25 20:06:36 We all alright? Oct 25 20:07:07 *Emil tries to sit up “vah-eee” Oct 25 20:07:21 * Morgan shuffles closer Oct 25 20:07:24 Hello little lamb Oct 25 20:07:52 *the baby tries to get to him* Oct 25 20:10:00 * Morgan moves over, taking him Oct 25 20:10:07 Hey there Oct 25 20:13:03 *Emil cuddles up. Inga smiles* do you want the milk? Oct 25 20:13:08 * Claudia is now known as Inga Oct 25 20:13:33 * Morgan nods, taking it and starting to feed Emil Oct 25 20:13:36 Thank you love Oct 25 20:16:12 *Emil watches him lovingly, like he’d done that morning that made Morgan realise they couldn’t let him go* Oct 25 20:16:41 Everyone ok? Oct 25 20:18:24 yes, Molly and Heinzharold have gone down below Oct 25 20:18:37 uhhh... why? Oct 25 20:19:33 to double check the cargo so she can write to His Grace Oct 25 20:19:59 Oh... I see Oct 25 20:20:15 [taking inventory my love?] Oct 25 20:20:55 [yes I am] Oct 25 20:22:07 [don't ask HeinzHarold to count higher than four, it confuses him] Oct 25 20:22:20 * Morgan smiles faintly, watching Emil Oct 25 20:22:24 How are you feeling love? Oct 25 20:23:49 I’m fine. I wasn’t sick when we set off Oct 25 20:23:57 Thats unusual Oct 25 20:26:37 I think it’s because I feel sick quite a bit now Oct 25 20:26:48 * Morgan nods Oct 25 20:26:51 To be expected Oct 25 20:29:24 * Inga nods “that’s what the book says” Oct 25 20:29:41 * Morgan nods Oct 25 20:29:44 Its how it was for Dietlinde Oct 25 20:31:38 oh, I’m sorry. will it be difficult for you? Oct 25 20:32:21 Don't be sorry love... if its difficult for me, I'll endure it gladly Oct 25 20:34:07 we weren’t expecting it Oct 25 20:34:27 no... you were planning to wait until things were settled in Hafenlohr, right? Oct 25 20:35:13 * Inga nods Oct 25 20:35:28 At least until we got there Oct 25 20:35:47 * Morgan nods Oct 25 20:36:54 We'll get your house done as quickly as we can Oct 25 20:36:54 I know we’ve been really lucky Oct 25 20:37:10 * Morgan nods Oct 25 20:37:23 The herbs have worn off quicker than I expected Oct 25 20:39:00 Marta said three months at the very least and it was just less than that Oct 25 20:39:09 * Morgan nods Oct 25 20:42:48 Our babies will only be six to nine months apart Oct 25 20:43:00 * Morgan nods Oct 25 20:43:08 We're going to be run ragged Oct 25 20:45:19 * Inga nods, smiling Oct 25 20:45:27 at least it’s not twins Oct 25 20:47:06 That'd be quite the introduction to parenthood Oct 25 20:47:52 * Inga nods Oct 25 20:48:03 are you hoping for just one? Oct 25 20:48:32 To start with... though I shan't complain if its twins Oct 25 20:51:35 * Inga glances at him, then smiles “I bet you won’t” Oct 25 20:52:40 * Morgan smiles slightly, looking over at Varick for a moment Oct 25 20:53:08 *he’s reading whilst eating * Oct 25 20:54:03 You must be looking forward to not being constantly on the move Oct 25 20:55:22 * Inga nods Oct 25 20:55:42 I liked seeing the places, but I want to make my home now Oct 25 20:56:26 * Morgan nods, looking out the window at the water Oct 25 20:56:29 Aye, I'll bet Oct 25 20:57:54 what about you? Oct 25 20:58:13 Difficult really. Oct 25 20:58:25 why? Oct 25 20:59:18 Because... as long as I can remember, I've longed to sail Oct 25 21:00:59 but we’ve done that for three months? Oct 25 21:01:17 * Morgan nods Oct 25 21:01:27 And I did it for years in the war... even so... Oct 25 21:03:07 will you be away a lot? Oct 25 21:03:25 I don't think that'd be fair, to Molly, the children, or the Grafdom Oct 25 21:06:54 maybe it’lll be weaker once you’re there Oct 25 21:07:18 * Morgan smiles sadly, shaking his head Oct 25 21:07:22 No... it won't Oct 25 21:09:26 oh, that’s a shame Oct 25 21:09:36 * Morgan shrugs Oct 25 21:09:38 It is what it is Oct 25 21:11:47 *Emil looks done* Oct 25 21:12:41 * Morgan sits him up to burp him Oct 25 21:14:02 *It doesn’t take long. They have a nice playtime before it’s time for bed. Molly isn’t back yet* Oct 25 21:16:12 [are you alright love? You've been gone a while] Oct 25 21:17:18 [we’re just working, that’s all] Oct 25 21:17:48 [still?!] Oct 25 21:19:29 [well, we have also been chatting, and you know how he is] Oct 25 21:19:44 [talking your ears off is he] Oct 25 21:21:59 [oh yes] Oct 25 21:23:14 I understand your husband is chattering away Oct 25 21:25:04 * Inga smiles Oct 25 21:25:09 he likes to talk Oct 25 21:25:53 * Morgan nods Oct 25 21:26:08 Always has... any time we met someone knew, he always took care of the talking Oct 25 21:28:14 * Inga nods Oct 25 21:28:23 you’re the silent type Oct 25 21:28:39 * Morgan nods Oct 25 21:28:46 I'm actually very shy Oct 25 21:30:35 * Inga leans over and whispers “that’s not what your wife says” Oct 25 21:31:43 * Morgan blushes hard Oct 25 21:32:00 uhhh... doesn't she? Oct 25 21:37:03 * Inga giggles Oct 25 21:37:09 I wouldn’t like to say Oct 25 21:38:17 No, I'm not sure I could handle that without blushing so hard my head bursts Oct 25 21:41:29 * Inga just watches him with a brow raise, like HH would Oct 25 21:41:45 * Morgan blushes again Oct 25 21:43:59 shush Oct 25 21:44:57 * Inga laughs again. HH opens the door, letting Molly in Oct 25 21:46:31 Get lost on the way back did you? Oct 25 21:47:43 HH: just havin’ a chat Oct 25 21:48:04 * Morgan nods Oct 25 21:48:12 *Emil starts crying for Molly* Oct 25 21:48:40 M: I’d have come back sooner if I’d known he was upset Oct 25 21:49:01 He wasn't until right this instant... you know how he is like that Oct 25 21:50:41 M: *she nods, coming to take him. He calms very quickly* Oct 25 21:51:30 HH: we’ll leave y’ to it. Coming for dinner tonight? Oct 25 21:52:12 * Morgan nods Oct 25 21:52:14 aye Oct 25 21:52:53 *Inga whispers something to HH, which makes him smirk* Oct 25 21:53:19 Take her away man, she's been embarrassing me with silence Oct 25 21:54:51 HH: doesn’t take much with you! Oct 25 21:55:03 [that’s what she said?] Oct 25 21:56:29 Thats true Oct 25 21:58:23 *Inga and HH go. Molly rocks Emil gently* Oct 25 21:58:56 E: Ee-bah. Oct 25 21:59:20 * Morgan frowns Oct 25 21:59:27 What -is- he trying to say Oct 25 22:00:21 * Inga is now known as Molly Oct 25 22:00:33 * Molly looks at the smiley baby Oct 25 22:00:52 I have no clue. He’s so sweet though Oct 25 22:00:57 * Morgan nods Oct 25 22:01:01 Yes, he is Oct 25 22:01:18 Not quite the cargo we expected to come home with Oct 25 22:01:34 No... my fathers going to go mad Oct 25 22:05:28 * Molly kisses the baby’s forehead Oct 25 22:05:52 well sometimes your Grandpa is a big grumpy man, isn’t he, little lamb? Oct 25 22:06:03 You're not wrong Oct 25 22:07:55 * Molly smiles Oct 25 22:08:26 and your Vati isn’t going to be a grumpy old man like him one day Oct 25 22:09:17 Probably, anyway Oct 25 22:11:39 * Molly smiles Oct 25 22:11:59 and me? will I be a grumpy old lady one day? Oct 25 22:12:10 * Morgan shrugs Oct 25 22:12:19 I doubt it Oct 25 22:13:21 [I can think of many ways you can keep me sweet] Shall we put them to bed? Oct 25 22:13:30 * Morgan nods Oct 25 22:13:36 I suppose its that time of day Oct 25 22:15:34 * Molly nods. They manage easily to get the boys to sleep, and then she pours them both a drink before sitting on the couch Oct 25 22:15:42 how was it with Claudia? Oct 25 22:15:56 Better than I expected. Oct 25 22:19:27 oh? *she hands him some whiskey* Oct 25 22:19:42 * Morgan takes it, thanking her Oct 25 22:19:53 Uinise is doing her good Oct 25 22:22:15 * Molly pats the seat beside her Oct 25 22:22:17 is she? Oct 25 22:22:26 * Morgan nods, sitting down Oct 25 22:22:50 Oh, definitely. She even said maybe its time she just gets over it, the thing with Hannalore Oct 25 22:24:54 * Molly looks surprised Oct 25 22:24:58 that’s unexpected Oct 25 22:25:02 * Morgan nods Oct 25 22:25:03 Isn't it Oct 25 22:26:05 what has changed, do you think? Oct 25 22:26:36 Uinise. She's bringing her out of herself... seeing me adjust to being with you Oct 25 22:28:41 why has the latter mattered? Oct 25 22:29:07 Its made her realise that when they were together, Hannalore wasn't ready to move on Oct 25 22:29:35 oh. like you weren’t? Oct 25 22:31:00 * Morgan nods Oct 25 22:32:41 * Molly nods, sipping her drink Oct 25 22:34:59 It is still quite the surprise to hear it from her though Oct 25 22:37:03 yes, I imagine it is. I am pleased for her Oct 25 22:37:32 * Morgan nods Oct 25 22:38:38 Its good to see her as... peaceful as she is Oct 25 22:40:35 * Molly nods Oct 25 22:41:05 I hope they continue to make each other happy Oct 25 22:41:22 * Morgan nods Oct 25 22:41:25 So do I Oct 25 22:42:55 what will happen, do you think? Oct 25 22:43:35 * Morgan shrugs Oct 25 22:43:45 I've given her the best advice I could Oct 25 22:45:58 oh? Oct 25 22:46:51 Its the advice she gave me when I was having trouble being open with you... how to stop being so... withdrawn, reserved... Oct 25 22:48:40 * Molly looks intrigued Oct 25 22:48:47 what was it? Oct 25 22:49:12 Lots of little bits but... she told me to pick up the fucking sword Oct 25 22:50:39 * Molly looks confused Oct 25 22:50:44 I don’t get it Oct 25 22:51:59 I can't just... half ass it, muddling along... I have to engage... Oct 25 22:52:24 * Molly nods Oct 25 22:52:47 And you were not, until then? Oct 25 22:53:31 I was holding back, really, wasn't I? Unsure of myself, afraid of getting hurt... but I was damaging what we had, what we -could- have Oct 25 22:55:51 * Molly nods solemnly Oct 25 22:56:06 and now? are you still holding back? Oct 25 22:56:19 I don't -think- so Oct 25 22:58:19 but you are not sure? Oct 25 22:58:30 More that I am not aware of it if I am Oct 25 23:00:54 * Molly nods Oct 25 23:01:17 Will she heed the advice? Oct 25 23:02:16 * Morgan shrugs Oct 25 23:02:17 Maybe Oct 25 23:04:30 are you glad you did? Oct 25 23:04:53 Of course I am Oct 25 23:07:06 * Molly smiles Oct 25 23:07:18 me too Oct 25 23:07:43 * Morgan smiles, sipping his drink Oct 25 23:07:51 What did you and HeinzHarold talk about? Oct 25 23:09:29 * Molly smiles Oct 25 23:09:46 Lots of things really. Hafenlohr, the baptisms, the baby Oct 25 23:10:28 * Morgan nods Oct 25 23:13:04 Nothing particularly adult, my love Oct 25 23:14:15 * Morgan nods Oct 25 23:16:57 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)