**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Nov 17 01:00:56 2023 Nov 17 01:00:56 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Nov 17 01:02:01 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 17 08:14:29 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Nov 17 08:26:30 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 17 08:41:30 because of the Sudlache? Nov 17 08:41:30 * Morgan nods Nov 17 08:41:30 Aye Nov 17 08:41:30 * Molly nods Nov 17 08:41:30 I’ll ask Varick not to encourage him in Nov 17 08:41:32 * Morgan nods Nov 17 08:41:34 Thank you Nov 17 08:41:36 * Molly smiles Nov 17 08:41:38 you’re welcome Nov 17 08:41:44 He'd probably be fine, most dogs are but... while I'm not there... Nov 17 08:41:59 * Molly nods Nov 17 08:42:10 you wish to get him used to it yourself Nov 17 08:42:17 * Morgan nods Nov 17 08:42:35 * Molly smiles “You see? I know you so well...” Nov 17 08:43:13 * Morgan nods Nov 17 08:43:16 I know Nov 17 08:47:47 Heinzharold is having a tough day Nov 17 08:47:56 Why love? Nov 17 08:50:14 because he wants to build, and no one will work today Nov 17 08:50:32 * Morgan nods Nov 17 08:50:39 That is as expected Nov 17 08:53:12 I know, but he is frustrated Nov 17 08:53:48 * Morgan nods Nov 17 08:53:53 It is understandable Nov 17 08:54:57 * Molly nods Nov 17 08:55:18 I am hoping an afternoon with Inga will distract him Nov 17 08:55:58 * Morgan nods Nov 17 08:56:00 I hope so Nov 17 08:59:59 He’ll be back at it tomorrow, no doubt, he’s very eager Nov 17 09:00:15 * Morgan nods Nov 17 09:00:34 Don't blame him... he's going to be insufferable until its finished Nov 17 09:01:46 * Molly nods Nov 17 09:02:05 he’s wanting to build his mate a nest before she lays an egg Nov 17 09:02:24 * Morgan nods Nov 17 09:02:26 He's got time Nov 17 09:04:56 * Morgan sighs Nov 17 09:05:15 I have something to show you that I'd like to bring home... but I'm not sure how you'll feel about it Nov 17 09:06:59 * Molly smiles, biting her lip “oh really? I thought you knew I was extremely fond of it...” Nov 17 09:07:12 I'm serious... Nov 17 09:08:27 * Molly nods “Alright, my love... what is it?” Nov 17 09:08:49 * Morgan puts the cup in front of the mirror, unwrapping it Nov 17 09:10:33 * Molly looks confused Nov 17 09:10:36 it’s a cup Nov 17 09:11:04 It's the cup I thought was lost when I first took Dietlinde out... Nov 17 09:12:29 oh! Nov 17 09:13:53 I will understand if you don't want me bringing it home Nov 17 09:14:04 * Molly frowns Nov 17 09:14:16 have I ever asked you to do anything like that? Nov 17 09:14:35 no... but I realise I ask a lot of you around this Nov 17 09:14:48 why? Nov 17 09:15:36 Because I do. Nov 17 09:16:00 I have no problem with you bringing it home Nov 17 09:16:16 * Morgan nods Nov 17 09:16:21 Thank you. Nov 17 09:16:26 * Molly nods Nov 17 09:16:52 Are you to bring the portrait of them from your parents’ gallery also? Nov 17 09:17:14 I wasn't sure... Nov 17 09:17:21 * Molly nods Nov 17 09:17:58 We have the space in our gallery or library, though I imagine you’d prefer it in your office Nov 17 09:18:58 * Morgan frowns a little Nov 17 09:19:28 I don't think so... I don't want anyone thinking its like... a shrine to them, particularly since it will be locked most of the time Nov 17 09:19:47 why would that be a problem? Nov 17 09:20:40 It doesn't feel right Nov 17 09:21:13 where would you prefer to have it? Nov 17 09:21:47 I'm not sure... the gallery or library I think Nov 17 09:21:57 * Molly nods Nov 17 09:22:15 we do have our own parlour up here also, if that would be preferable Nov 17 09:22:32 * Morgan sighs Nov 17 09:22:34 I don't know Nov 17 09:25:17 you would want it somewhere you will see it often? Nov 17 09:25:50 I haven't really considered it Nov 17 09:27:17 * Molly nods Nov 17 09:27:37 there is time to think about that, as well as where you wish to keep your cup Nov 17 09:28:30 * Morgan nods Nov 17 09:28:35 aye Nov 17 09:32:17 * Molly nods too Nov 17 09:32:36 did you find it in the clearing you’d been in? Nov 17 09:34:09 No... We were moving the cribs into Dietlindes old room and I remembered she'd said about a creaky floorboard... I ended up lifting the floorboard... it was wrapped up in there Nov 17 09:34:31 * Molly nods Nov 17 09:34:37 she saved it... Nov 17 09:35:06 * Morgan nods Nov 17 09:36:29 that must have been difficult for you, my love Nov 17 09:37:11 * Morgan nods Nov 17 09:37:14 yes... it was Nov 17 09:39:30 * Molly nods sadly Nov 17 09:39:37 It is good you have it back now Nov 17 09:39:46 * Morgan nods Nov 17 09:41:18 Aye. Its been quite emotional being here... Nov 17 09:41:27 * Morgan carefully wraps the cup, putting it away Nov 17 09:42:06 * Molly nods Nov 17 09:42:10 that is understandable Nov 17 09:44:04 * Morgan nods Nov 17 09:44:09 I suppose it is Nov 17 09:44:40 Did Frau Arendt mention buying a carriage? Nov 17 09:45:19 Yes, she did. We were discussing whether to have it plain or with the family crest Nov 17 09:46:03 * Morgan nods Nov 17 09:46:15 Interesting... Nov 17 09:48:16 is it? Nov 17 09:49:26 Would you have suggested that to Catherine? Nov 17 09:54:54 No, but there is no chance she will need to do anything less than respectable at the side of the road in hers Nov 17 09:55:45 My point... is that Frau Arendt seems to be trying to... I don't know... guide us? Nov 17 09:57:36 * Molly shrugs Nov 17 09:57:46 I think she’s trying to help us settle in Nov 17 09:58:01 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:00:31 I like her. I am gradually getting to know the staff I see most, which is nice. I am happy here Nov 17 10:01:13 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:01:14 Good Nov 17 10:02:00 Inga and I are planning our trip away next week too, we’re going to just share a room Nov 17 10:02:21 Oh really? Nov 17 10:02:29 on the ferry, I mean Nov 17 10:03:36 Oh right... yes thats a good idea Nov 17 10:04:00 At Mina’s house I imagine I’ll just be sharing with Emil Nov 17 10:04:45 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:04:49 Aye, I would think so Nov 17 10:05:55 * Molly smiles Nov 17 10:06:10 we’ll be quite well, I’m sure Nov 17 10:06:26 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:06:34 HeinzHarold is worried about Inga going... Nov 17 10:09:41 * Molly nods Nov 17 10:09:59 I know... but she can’t put her life on hold for nine months Nov 17 10:10:41 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:10:51 Mother and father seem to think you'll come here at six months... Nov 17 10:12:52 * Molly smiles slightly Nov 17 10:12:56 No, thank you. Nov 17 10:13:04 Thats what I figured Nov 17 10:14:03 I want to go about our estate in the sunshine and relax ready for the birth Nov 17 10:14:32 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:14:34 I know love Nov 17 10:16:23 * Molly smiles Nov 17 10:16:35 I rather think you’d prefer it too Nov 17 10:16:43 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:16:46 Absolutely I would Nov 17 10:17:10 it would be hard to accommodate you easily there Nov 17 10:18:13 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:18:25 Yes, it really would. Not entirely sure it'd stop us though Nov 17 10:19:46 * Molly smiles Nov 17 10:20:03 No, I very much doubt it Nov 17 10:20:29 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:20:43 But the chance of getting caught would be extremely high... Nov 17 10:20:50 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:20:52 Yes it would Nov 17 10:20:57 * Molly starts giggling Nov 17 10:21:00 oh my! Nov 17 10:21:17 What? Nov 17 10:21:48 I am picturing the look on your face getting caught swiving me in the gardens... Nov 17 10:22:29 Enjoying that, are you? Nov 17 10:22:38 *She watches him with amusement* ... by Grunhelm. Nov 17 10:23:08 * Morgan pales Nov 17 10:23:18 Ah... well... it'd just be in the evening when he's busy Nov 17 10:23:25 * Molly laughs more Nov 17 10:23:41 I suppose with taverns and the cover of darkness a sheriff is busier Nov 17 10:23:58 No... I sus[ect he's spending evenings with HeinzHarolds mother Nov 17 10:28:11 ohhh... they did seem to have come to the Shadowfayre together Nov 17 10:28:58 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:29:27 He was at her house when I arrived yesterday... and Ruth told me she's staying with her sister again this evening... Nov 17 10:30:31 * Molly ‘s brows raise Nov 17 10:30:51 oh really... *she smiles* you, my love, are gossiping Nov 17 10:31:08 Not at all. Just... relaying the facts Nov 17 10:31:20 and speculating... Nov 17 10:32:30 I've said nothing to suggest that Nov 17 10:32:48 * Molly smiles Nov 17 10:33:13 you do not think you are implying they are courting? Nov 17 10:33:44 I don't recall saying anything of the sort Nov 17 10:34:00 * Molly giggles Nov 17 10:34:15 would you mind if they were? Nov 17 10:34:42 I'm not sure Nov 17 10:35:33 part of you feels it would be a betrayal of his Father...? Nov 17 10:36:16 Not a betrayal... not sure how HeinzHarold would deal with it... though I've seen it in a path... Nov 17 10:36:28 oh? Nov 17 10:36:43 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:37:23 But I've seen Claudia with DeeDee and children, so... while it -could- be alright, that doesn't mean it will eb on this path Nov 17 10:37:29 * Molly nods Nov 17 10:37:44 Do you think we should just not mention it to him? Nov 17 10:38:27 Aye... when I raised that Is aw Grunhelm at her house, my mother and father did that quick look that shows they know something... Nov 17 10:41:01 interesting... well, I wish them all the best, if that is indeed the situation Nov 17 10:41:17 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:41:19 indeed Nov 17 10:41:40 oh... Ruth was wondering if, when she visits, she can look at your dresses... Nov 17 10:43:23 * Molly smiles Nov 17 10:43:29 she certainly can Nov 17 10:44:51 It made me think of you that with Eiblinn Nov 17 10:45:15 * Molly smiles Nov 17 10:45:26 my life is so far from that one Nov 17 10:46:05 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:46:09 It is, yes Nov 17 10:47:32 * Molly looks thoughtful Nov 17 10:47:41 I do have some beautiful dresses... Nov 17 10:48:11 You do, yes Nov 17 10:48:34 and beautiful lingerie. I am very lucky Nov 17 10:49:26 * Morgan watches her Nov 17 10:49:31 What are you thinking? Nov 17 10:51:04 about what I might buy in Freiburg, and what I will wear to make you unable to keep your hands from me when you come home Nov 17 10:51:25 * Morgan nods Nov 17 10:55:12 that is rather what you expected? Nov 17 10:55:32 * Morgan shrugs Nov 17 10:55:41 I thought you might be considering letting Ruth have a dress actually Nov 17 10:57:20 * Molly looks a little sad Nov 17 10:57:50 I’m not ready to admit I can’t fit in them and let them go. I will happily buy her one though Nov 17 11:05:07 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:05:13 I think that'd mean a bit more to her as well Nov 17 11:06:37 * Molly nods Nov 17 11:07:13 I’ll see to it when we go to Sudlachenburg after the baptisms Nov 17 11:07:36 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:07:57 I've said we'll arrange for her to visit with us after everything has calmed down as well Nov 17 11:08:02 * Molly nods Nov 17 11:08:02 She misses her brother Nov 17 11:08:26 that will change once she depends more than a few hours with him! Nov 17 11:08:54 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:09:10 I think... I'll talk to him about spending some time telling her about Da Nov 17 11:09:17 oh? Nov 17 11:09:27 She doesn't really remember him... she was only three Nov 17 11:10:07 that is young. Even Varick is struggling to remember Karsten, and he was five Nov 17 11:10:16 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:10:18 indeed Nov 17 11:11:42 that is a good idea, my love Nov 17 11:12:16 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:12:31 Would you let HeinzHarold know that I told Da he's going to be a grand-da again? Nov 17 11:12:39 * Molly smiles Nov 17 11:12:54 I will. Have you seen his Mother? Nov 17 11:13:53 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:14:03 Last night... I'm going for dinner with her this evening Nov 17 11:14:08 * Molly smiles Nov 17 11:14:12 that’s nice Nov 17 11:15:23 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:15:32 I'm going to help prepare it obviously Nov 17 11:16:12 * Molly nods Nov 17 11:16:17 that will be good for you Nov 17 11:16:33 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:16:45 Aye. Lets just hope I'm still in the mood to eat Nov 17 11:18:04 * Molly sighs Nov 17 11:18:08 indeed Nov 17 11:19:21 perhaps some of the tobacco would help that, it always makes me peckish, as well as impulsive Nov 17 11:19:33 * Morgan shrugs Nov 17 11:19:34 We'll see Nov 17 11:20:02 * Molly nods, then sighs Nov 17 11:20:20 I should be there. I hate you having to face this without me. Nov 17 11:20:50 It was my decision love Nov 17 11:21:13 I know, but... this doesn’t feel good right now Nov 17 11:21:40 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:21:44 I know love Nov 17 11:22:16 I feel impotent, like I’m failing you. Nov 17 11:22:37 You aren't, not at all... you're running our home, looking after our boys Nov 17 11:22:57 it’s not enough. I should be there to hold you Nov 17 11:23:36 Its plenty. You are making it so I don't need to be preoccupied with if my sons are alright, if there is trouble at home... Nov 17 11:24:28 I suppose so Nov 17 11:25:35 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:26:14 * Molly tries to rally “Have you seen the baby today?” Nov 17 11:26:29 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:26:37 Aye, he was passed around for cuddles during lunch Nov 17 11:26:55 * Molly smiles Nov 17 11:26:58 that was nice? Nov 17 11:27:05 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:27:18 Always enjoyable, holding baerns Nov 17 11:29:18 * Molly nods Nov 17 11:29:27 you’ve come far, my love Nov 17 11:29:36 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:29:41 Yes, I really have Nov 17 11:31:38 it’s wonderful Nov 17 11:31:48 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:31:51 Not easy though Nov 17 11:32:15 no, but worth it Nov 17 11:32:20 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:32:23 I'm glad you find it so Nov 17 11:32:31 * Molly smiles fondly Nov 17 11:32:36 you are always worth it Nov 17 11:33:08 * Morgan smiles a little before sighing Nov 17 11:34:09 will you see him before you go to Emilene’s? Nov 17 11:34:26 Him? Nov 17 11:34:48 Your Father Nov 17 11:34:57 I m due to speak with him at two o'clock Nov 17 11:35:16 * Molly glances to where he knows the clock in their room is Nov 17 11:35:25 I should let you go Nov 17 11:35:30 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:35:34 Alright Nov 17 11:35:51 will you be available tonight? Nov 17 11:36:40 I don't know what time I'll be back from dinner... assuming I'm still welcome here Nov 17 11:36:55 * Molly sighs Nov 17 11:37:44 Alright. I hope to hear from you, but if I do not, remember I love you, and what we are, what we can do, matters for more than his provincial disapproval Nov 17 11:38:02 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:38:12 Alright my love. I love you Nov 17 11:38:22 And I You, always. Nov 17 11:38:59 My love to everyone please Nov 17 11:39:15 Of course, liebling Nov 17 11:39:38 * Morgan nods, smiling a little before covering the mirror and asking it away Nov 17 11:39:56 *it’s all very quiet* Nov 17 11:40:25 * Morgan sighs, getting up and going to get some very strong coffee Nov 17 11:41:57 *he manages this with no trouble* Nov 17 11:52:42 * Morgan goes in search of his father Nov 17 11:52:57 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Nov 17 11:53:16 * Adalbrecht is just getting to his office when Morgan gets there Nov 17 11:53:51 Mother is not with you? Nov 17 11:54:24 no, she was going to see Matthias Nov 17 11:54:40 Oh. I see. Nov 17 11:55:05 * Adalbrecht lets him in Nov 17 11:55:16 you already have coffee, I see Nov 17 11:55:31 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:55:43 yes... I am... anxious and needed to keep busy Nov 17 11:56:19 * Adalbrecht offers him a seat before sitting himself and lighting a cigar Nov 17 11:56:33 you wanted some time with me Nov 17 11:56:43 * Morgan nods Nov 17 11:56:49 Have you got anything to drink? Nov 17 11:57:12 blokners or whiskey? Nov 17 11:57:28 Whiskey, please... you'll want some. Nov 17 11:57:53 * Adalbrecht gets them each a glass Nov 17 11:58:41 Are you and Molly having marital difficulties? Nov 17 11:59:07 No, no, far from it. We are strong. You know that I love and respect you... Nov 17 11:59:17 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 17 11:59:19 I do Nov 17 12:00:08 Then, with that in mind... I have things to tell you that you will not like.... I ask that you hear all of it it and if, after that, you wish me to leave your house, I will not argue. Nov 17 12:00:28 * Adalbrecht frowns deeply Nov 17 12:01:04 proceed. Nov 17 12:01:18 * Morgan nods, taking a mouthful of whiskey Nov 17 12:01:45 First, and I'm afraid this will be the easiest to accept... there will be two baptisms... we have adopted another son. Nov 17 12:02:11 Are you mad?! Nov 17 12:02:29 Despite my reputation, no. Nov 17 12:02:57 * Adalbrecht doesn’t seem to find it amusing Nov 17 12:03:20 Why not have a baby yourselves? I thought that was your intention. Nov 17 12:03:54 It is, it is. We are not trying to avoid it, we have been actively seeking to... Nov 17 12:04:13 but Molly is not yet pregnant. Nov 17 12:04:30 Not yet, no. Nov 17 12:05:14 A child will be disruptive. Are you sure you are trying enough, at least twice a week? Nov 17 12:05:33 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:05:43 We will manage Nov 17 12:06:11 Why on Theah would you choose to adopt again?! Nov 17 12:08:14 We rescued my friends wife from the Empire... she had no memory and had been sold off to some local warlord... the boy was hers... once we were on our way, and her memory returned, she changed. She wasn't the same person anymore and she didn't feel that... that love you have for your children. We, on the other hand, had started to love him a great deal. Nov 17 12:10:54 there must have been family who could take him in Nov 17 12:11:31 There may have been, but one who would love him as we already did? It was not a decision we took lightly. Nov 17 12:13:01 * Adalbrecht inhales from the cigar Nov 17 12:13:14 And this will be the end of it? Nov 17 12:13:45 Long term? Nov 17 12:14:58 yes. you will not be adopting any more? Nov 17 12:15:30 We have no intention to, no.. in a few years a fosterling, but I'm given to understand that is quite normal for noble families... Nov 17 12:16:45 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 17 12:17:03 I would rather you concentrate on actual heirs, Morgan. Nov 17 12:18:34 We are not doing that in preference, father. We will have children when Theus decides the time is right Nov 17 12:19:33 And what does Varick think of this? does he feel pushed out? Nov 17 12:20:24 I think he was concerned that we would love him less... we have spent time divesting him of that. He -adores- his brother, and is committed to being the best big brother ever... Nov 17 12:21:10 * Adalbrecht takes a mouthful of whiskey Nov 17 12:23:08 I would be happier about it if I felt you were securing the succession, but it is your prerogative Nov 17 12:23:30 * Morgan looks at him earnestly Nov 17 12:23:58 We are not putting it off... we are trying at every opportunity... it is simply down now to when Theus dictates it is time Nov 17 12:25:15 Let us hope that pays off swiftly then Nov 17 12:25:24 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:25:32 It happens when it happens Nov 17 12:26:15 what is his name? Nov 17 12:26:42 It was Amir... we've changed it to Emil... Nov 17 12:29:59 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 17 12:30:13 An Eisen name is good Nov 17 12:30:18 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:30:28 We thought so... he is somewhat darker than us... Nov 17 12:30:46 I notice that with Uinise Nov 17 12:31:00 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:31:06 And those of the Empire are darker still Nov 17 12:32:17 he is a mix of both? Nov 17 12:32:27 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:32:48 Local ruler of the Empire and his birth mother is Capperlucian. Uinise knows her. Nov 17 12:34:10 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 17 12:34:22 how old is he? Nov 17 12:34:29 About ten months Nov 17 12:36:24 A baby then. Nov 17 12:37:17 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:37:19 Indeed Nov 17 12:40:04 That is a lot of work, but I am sure you’ll have all your wet nurses and nannies in place Nov 17 12:40:29 We are not using wetnurses, but our plans are in place, yes Nov 17 12:42:28 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 17 12:42:43 It is all officialised? Nov 17 12:43:54 We have a contract in place, the same as we did with Varick, though it hasn't been recognised yet... we've only been back a couple of days Nov 17 12:45:07 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 17 12:45:59 You are happy about it? Nov 17 12:46:16 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:47:02 He and Varick are my -sons-. That they were not born of me is inconsequential to how I feel about them Nov 17 12:47:45 How long has this been going on? Nov 17 12:48:00 How I feel about them? Nov 17 12:49:34 having adopted him *it was February 3rd, and it’s now April 11th* Nov 17 12:49:45 Start of February Nov 17 12:54:13 * Adalbrecht exhales the smoke Nov 17 12:54:22 you did not think to write? Nov 17 12:56:26 There would have been no point before we got back to Avalon and, frankly, I wanted to tell you to your face, with everything else. A letter felt... disrespectful given the gravity of what I am telling you Nov 17 12:58:39 * Adalbrecht nods briefly Nov 17 12:58:58 Then I accept you have another child Nov 17 12:59:25 * Morgan nods Nov 17 12:59:34 You will come to love him, I'm sure Nov 17 13:00:48 * Adalbrecht nods again Nov 17 13:01:14 We will still hope for a son to be born next. it is not time for a daughter. Nov 17 13:01:32 I will accept whatever Theus dictates we have Nov 17 13:02:11 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 17 13:02:22 what else? Nov 17 13:03:39 I wonder if it would be wise to include mother... she has always been good at bridging between you and I when there are issues... Nov 17 13:04:15 send for her if you wish Nov 17 13:04:38 * Morgan nods, moving to the bell pull, pulling on it Nov 17 13:05:27 *the servant goes to fetch her, and soon Verity and a tea tray join them. Both parents watch him once everyone is ready again Nov 17 13:05:47 * Morgan takes another large mouthful of his whiskey Nov 17 13:05:53 We need to talk about Florrie... Nov 17 13:06:06 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 17 13:06:10 what about her? Nov 17 13:06:53 * Morgan looks at his whiskey, swirling it in the glass Nov 17 13:07:53 We're superstitious here... moreso than anywhere else in Eisen, save for the Vaticine... you'd agree? Nov 17 13:08:05 yes Nov 17 13:08:46 A Vaticine man challenged my view on something... he said that magic, when used for good, is a gift from Theus... Nov 17 13:09:07 * Adalbrecht frowns Nov 17 13:09:38 I am not sure I would take advice from the Vaticines about that Nov 17 13:10:29 But if we are made in His image, surely then it follows that that magic would also be a reflection of his image... Nov 17 13:11:10 As a God, that is within His power, as it was in His Sons. Nov 17 13:11:50 So surely it is not inherently wrong... more that its use for ill is what would be wrong... Nov 17 13:13:32 It is not for humans to have that power Nov 17 13:13:54 Says who? If Theus decides for us to have that power, who are -we- to say its wrong? Nov 17 13:14:23 The Holy Book says it is wrong. Nov 17 13:14:56 The holy book says we should not mix fabrics or eat fish on a Friday. Nov 17 13:15:37 * Adalbrecht drinks some whiskey Nov 17 13:16:05 I do not approve of it. I think it is dangerous, and leads to Legion. Nov 17 13:16:16 * Morgan sighs Nov 17 13:17:32 V: Adalbrecht, do you think Avalon is much more dangerous than Eisen? Nov 17 13:17:57 Well no, it is not Nov 17 13:18:16 *Vaerity just nods slightly, sipping her tea* Nov 17 13:18:53 You realise that in Avalon magic is by and large accepted? Nov 17 13:19:38 Yes, I know, but I do think they’re wrong Nov 17 13:21:09 Wrong but not dangerous... are they all in league with the Devil? Nov 17 13:21:45 I don’t know that. I do not know them. Nov 17 13:22:21 I don't see how that matters... if all magic leads to Legion, all those with magic must be evil, surely... Nov 17 13:23:24 Or weak-willed and easily tempted by Legion’s power Nov 17 13:24:23 * Morgan frowns, pouring more whiskey for himself Nov 17 13:25:44 Get to the point. Does Florrie have magic, Morgan? Nov 17 13:26:02 * Morgan grinds his teeth for a moment before downing his whiskey Nov 17 13:26:07 Yes. And she is not alone in that. Nov 17 13:26:21 * Adalbrecht frowns deeply Nov 17 13:26:32 Her Mother too? Nov 17 13:26:46 No. Nov 17 13:27:10 * Morgan starts to scowl, his face becoming pinched like he's gearing up for a fight Nov 17 13:27:49 *Verity looks to Morgan* what do you mean, Morgan? Nov 17 13:28:55 * Morgan puts his empty glass on the desk Nov 17 13:29:08 -I- have magic. Nov 17 13:29:19 Impossible! Nov 17 13:29:45 *Verity looks puzzled* But Avalon magic is hereditary Nov 17 13:29:53 Eisen magic isn't. Nov 17 13:30:05 So is Eisen magic. Nov 17 13:30:40 * Adalbrecht looks angry “This is not a funny joke, Morgan.” Nov 17 13:31:17 Do I look to be in a gaming mood? Nov 17 13:32:25 I think you need to tell us exactly what the hell is going on!, Nov 17 13:33:55 *Verity reaches over, gently squeezing Morgan’s arm supportively* Nov 17 13:34:05 * Morgan 's face screws up Nov 17 13:35:05 Magic has come down through our family line. Myself, Florrie, Molly, even Varick... all different sorts of magic... are we evil, father? Weak willed? Nov 17 13:36:13 * Adalbrecht looks as cross as the day Morgan told him he’d married Dietlinde Nov 17 13:36:36 How?! I have never heard of this poison in our line! Nov 17 13:36:51 V: Adalbrecht! Nov 17 13:37:54 * Morgan tilts his head Nov 17 13:38:06 You ever dream of the day Alarice died? Nov 17 13:38:42 No, never. *he downs his drink before refilling the spirit* Nov 17 13:39:23 * Morgan nods slightly Nov 17 13:39:29 Am I evil? Nov 17 13:40:56 No, but I am very disappointed about this, Morgan. Very disappointed. Nov 17 13:41:45 * Morgan huffs, pulling out his flask Nov 17 13:42:16 * Adalbrecht watches his son with a suspicion that is not common, and at the root of this in the micro-expression, with fear. Nov 17 13:42:51 * Morgan looks at him sadly, quite upset Nov 17 13:42:54 You're scared of me Nov 17 13:43:41 I do not like magic. It sets any strong, resilient man at an unfair disadvantage. Nov 17 13:44:14 Am I the sort to use an unfair disadvantage? Do I not have honour? Nov 17 13:45:33 * Adalbrecht sips his whiskey “what do you expect from me, Morgan? You know this is against everything we stand for in Sudlachenburg.” Nov 17 13:45:41 * Morgan nods Nov 17 13:45:55 I do. Can you please, -try- to imagine how this must be for me? Nov 17 13:46:44 You don’t seem at all troubled by this horror. Nov 17 13:47:47 What choice do I have but to try to come to terms with it? Nov 17 13:48:32 * Adalbrecht grinds his teeth a moment Nov 17 13:49:19 hide it and never use it. Nov 17 13:50:03 * Morgan drinks some from his flask before putting it away Nov 17 13:50:11 That is not an option Nov 17 13:50:35 well it has to be so. Do you want the inquisition coming here?! Nov 17 13:52:13 Perhaps you'd prefer I had died in the forest on the way to Graben? Nov 17 13:52:44 Clearly not. Do not be ridiculous. Nov 17 13:52:52 How do you think I survived that? Nov 17 13:53:08 You have a strong constitution Nov 17 13:53:53 I do... but I used my magic to best what we were facing which, for your information, could not have been bested by normal means, then Molly healed me. If not for our abilities, I would be dead. Nov 17 13:54:03 -Now- would you prefer I had died? Nov 17 13:55:07 * Adalbrecht looks very uncomfortable with this, fiddling with the tinder from his tinderbox “No, but I still hate magic.” Nov 17 13:55:47 Would you prefer we had all died in Graben? Nov 17 13:56:00 No. Nov 17 13:57:10 We survived because of what I can do. Would you prefer we had all died -now-? Nov 17 13:57:37 No! *he looks at Morgan angrily* Stop trying to goad me! Nov 17 13:58:05 Goad you? Nov 17 13:58:48 You are pushing me, trying to drag me into giving you my approval of this! Nov 17 13:59:33 * Morgan looks at his mother helplessly Nov 17 14:00:33 *Verity looks at Morgan* Why don’t you tell me what it is you can do? Nov 17 14:01:40 * Morgan frowns, looking at his hands Nov 17 14:01:55 I can control heat, and cold and... fire. Nov 17 14:02:27 *he stands, shoving his chair back* I don’t want to hear it! I am going for a walk. Nov 17 14:03:10 *Verity looks at her husband, unusually firmly* I think that’s a -very- good idea. Nov 17 14:03:43 * Adalbrecht walks out, slamming the door behind him Nov 17 14:03:54 * Adalbrecht is now known as Verity Nov 17 14:03:57 * Morgan hangs his head Nov 17 14:04:28 * Verity sighs Nov 17 14:05:41 I'm sorry mother. I'll pack my things and be gone within the hour Nov 17 14:06:31 I don’t think you will, young man! Nov 17 14:09:21 * Morgan looks upset, looking at her Nov 17 14:09:31 He hates me now. He'll always be scared of me Nov 17 14:09:54 He’s distressed and angry. You know how he is Nov 17 14:10:09 He'd want me to go Nov 17 14:10:34 And I want you to stay. Nov 17 14:10:46 Thats not fair mother Nov 17 14:11:24 * Verity watches him firmly “I will not lose you again. Do you understand me?” Nov 17 14:11:50 But at what cost mother? Nov 17 14:12:54 You are rushing on ahead. He is shocked right now Nov 17 14:13:52 * Morgan sighs, holding his head in his hands Nov 17 14:14:14 * Verity gently strokes his hair Nov 17 14:14:22 how long have you known this for? Nov 17 14:14:36 A long while Nov 17 14:15:01 how is it that it only affects some of you? Nov 17 14:15:36 I don't know... some diving plan perhaps. Nov 17 14:16:08 * Verity nods Nov 17 14:16:16 It’s a lot to take in Nov 17 14:16:39 Its not easier living it... particularly given the fire.... Nov 17 14:16:57 why didn’t you stop it? Nov 17 14:18:01 Because I couldn't then. Its only been since we came back to Eisen that it started. I now have an ability that could have stopped the horror that I faced that made me leave. Nov 17 14:18:28 * Verity nods Nov 17 14:19:19 what started it? Nov 17 14:20:15 You recall that service I was absent from where a lot of people fainted? I was in the summerhouse and there was a ball of liquid silver... I touched it and it exploded. Since then. Nov 17 14:20:35 That gave you magic? Nov 17 14:20:52 More... awakened it. It is in our blood. Nov 17 14:24:22 Why doesn’t your Father have it? Nov 17 14:24:45 * Morgan shrugs Nov 17 14:24:55 He is not susceptible to it I suppose Nov 17 14:26:36 * Verity nods Nov 17 14:26:49 is it dangerous “ Nov 17 14:26:51 ? Nov 17 14:28:16 Its... its like a tool. Its dangerous if I choose it to be. I've used it as a weapon... I've used it as a tool... on the way to Capperlucia, I used it to heat the bathwater for the ladies and children Nov 17 14:28:45 You can do that?! Nov 17 14:29:35 * Morgan nods Nov 17 14:29:56 I can, yes. Nov 17 14:31:48 But you can hurt people too? Nov 17 14:32:22 * Morgan nods Nov 17 14:32:26 Like with any tool Nov 17 14:33:44 but you try not to Nov 17 14:33:57 * Morgan nods Nov 17 14:34:02 Only if I absolutely must Nov 17 14:35:36 * Verity nods Nov 17 14:35:55 the others can do the same? Nov 17 14:37:03 No, none of them... Florrie, as I said, she can make plants and flowers grow... and interbreeding of species, things like that... She -could-, if it occurred to her, create something like a thicket around her to protect her... Nov 17 14:38:00 * Verity nods Nov 17 14:39:45 Molly... she can heal people... I wasn't exaggerating saying I would not have survived on the way to Graben. That was her, saving me again. Betuana's memory returned because Molly fixed her brain. Elsie and Thomas survived because Molly saved them. Nov 17 14:41:10 * Verity nods Nov 17 14:41:32 I knew she was a talented medic, but I didn’t think... Nov 17 14:41:43 Thats how careful we are Nov 17 14:43:28 * Verity nods Nov 17 14:43:33 and Varick? Nov 17 14:44:30 His mother was Ussuran... he can see and communicate with... essentially, ghosts... and communicate with animals... *he takes a breath* and one day, he will... -shift- Nov 17 14:45:08 poor boy Nov 17 14:45:15 * Morgan shrugs Nov 17 14:45:47 He has our support... Hafenlohr gives him space to be what he will be away from prying eyes. Nov 17 14:46:27 But what sort of life is that for a boy? Nov 17 14:46:51 I don't understand Nov 17 14:48:44 it isn’t normal and healthy for children to see ghosts or shapeshifter Nov 17 14:49:02 Does he seem unhappy or sick to you mother? Nov 17 14:50:40 No, he doesn’t Nov 17 14:51:40 He feels no less love because of it, and we are better prepared to help him deal with what comes because we don't try to ignore it Nov 17 14:53:00 * Verity nods Nov 17 14:53:20 I’m sorry all this has happened to you Nov 17 14:53:28 * Morgan nods Nov 17 14:53:45 We are better suited to dealing with it... rather that than someone who can't Nov 17 14:55:24 * Verity nods Nov 17 14:55:33 how will you keep yourselves safe? Nov 17 14:56:29 The same way we have been. Nov 17 14:57:32 I’m worried for you, dear boy Nov 17 14:57:55 * Morgan nods Nov 17 14:57:59 I'm sorry to cause that Nov 17 15:00:27 * Verity nods Nov 17 15:00:37 can I hug you, dear boy? Nov 17 15:00:53 * Morgan nods, his bottom lip quivering Nov 17 15:01:01 always Nov 17 15:01:51 * Verity stands up, coming to hug him Nov 17 15:02:19 * Morgan leans against her, sobbing quietly Nov 17 15:05:29 * Verity holds him just as she did when he was young and had scraped his knee, or when Edward took his things, or when he and Heinzharold fell out Nov 17 15:09:32 I'm sorry Nov 17 15:10:35 You can’t help it, dear boy Nov 17 15:10:54 No... I -really- didn't get any say in any of this Nov 17 15:11:34 I think you’re very brave to tell us Nov 17 15:11:55 I'm doing it for Florrie, and Varick and Emil Nov 17 15:14:00 * Verity nods Nov 17 15:14:26 could it happen to any more children? Nov 17 15:14:38 * Morgan sighs Nov 17 15:14:49 It will Nov 17 15:15:35 oh dear... *she sighs* do you need a divorce? Nov 17 15:15:56 Why would I? Nov 17 15:16:31 because if you and Molly both have it, your children will, so if you marry again you might be able to have heirs without it Nov 17 15:17:10 My children, regardless of who I have them with, will have it... the same goes for Molly. Besides... I am not being separated from her Nov 17 15:18:41 Will you consider not having any? Nov 17 15:18:49 No. Nov 17 15:20:48 but will they not be very unsafe? Nov 17 15:22:01 Possibly, yes. We will have to gauge our actions in the future with an eye to their safety as our primary concern Nov 17 15:22:21 will they have your magic or hers? Nov 17 15:23:21 According to... some people in the know... they will have their own Nov 17 15:23:54 will they be able to control it properly so they don’t hurt themselves or others? Nov 17 15:24:10 eventually... its a learning thing like every skill Nov 17 15:24:45 you must be immensely worried about them Nov 17 15:25:20 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:25:27 I am, yes. Nov 17 15:28:17 it’s difficult when you are afraid for your children Nov 17 15:28:32 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:28:48 I can only do my best... thought it seems that is rarely good enough Nov 17 15:29:59 it’s his upbringing, you know how afraid everyone is here of the supernatural Nov 17 15:30:10 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:30:12 I know Nov 17 15:30:27 But its been -my- upbringing too... Nov 17 15:30:52 but you have travelled, dear boy, and seen things. Your Father has not Nov 17 15:31:27 * Morgan sighs, nodding Nov 17 15:31:43 when will you tell Edward about Florrie? Nov 17 15:32:21 He knows. Nov 17 15:32:38 How did he take it? Nov 17 15:33:22 A little better than father, but not by much. It was easier with him, really... her ability rather pales in comparison to mine so it doesn't seem so bad Nov 17 15:33:52 does it feel strange to have it? Nov 17 15:34:17 Me shrugs Nov 17 15:34:50 When I first got it, and it started to get stronger... there were times it felt like I'd lose control of it, after nightmares... aside from that its mostly just... normal now Nov 17 15:35:17 do you feel scared by it? Nov 17 15:35:53 I used to... particularly when I felt I was losing control of it... now... no, its just... just a hammer, albeit and very powerful one Nov 17 15:38:22 * Verity nods Nov 17 15:38:36 this is all so much to take in Nov 17 15:41:05 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:41:13 It is... its not all bad though... Nov 17 15:41:33 isn’t it? Nov 17 15:41:47 Remember when I was chasing that man across Avalon? Nov 17 15:43:36 yes, I do Nov 17 15:44:59 My coffee was always hot Nov 17 15:46:38 Hot baths for the ladies on the Rose... I can extinguish candles without leaving bed, dampen the fire without having to go to it... Nov 17 15:49:59 would you show me? Nov 17 15:50:32 I don''t think father would approve and I do not want to shift his ire onto you Nov 17 15:52:26 you are my son, and I want to understand it so I can best support you Nov 17 15:52:43 * Morgan nods Nov 17 15:52:48 What would you like me to do? Nov 17 15:55:01 something small, I don’t want you to tax or scare yourself Nov 17 15:55:20 It isn't taxing... or scary... I've had plenty of time to practice Nov 17 15:58:49 * Verity nods Nov 17 15:58:54 yes, dear boy Nov 17 15:59:14 * Morgan looks around for a candle to move to the desk Nov 17 16:00:56 *he finds one* Nov 17 16:01:17 * Morgan looks at his mother Nov 17 16:01:20 Are you ready? Nov 17 16:01:24 * Verity nods Nov 17 16:01:26 I am Nov 17 16:01:33 * Morgan nods, lighting the candle Nov 17 16:01:42 * Verity looks surprised Nov 17 16:01:47 it’s so gentle! Nov 17 16:01:56 Because I choose it to be Nov 17 16:02:11 I can, and have, created some quite impressive explosions Nov 17 16:02:47 I think men just like that sort of thing *she watches the candle* Nov 17 16:03:01 * Morgan nods Nov 17 16:03:06 I suspect you are correct Nov 17 16:03:23 did you say you can put it out too? Nov 17 16:03:31 * Morgan nods, doing so Nov 17 16:03:49 I think that’s very clever, dear boy Nov 17 16:04:02 Its useful Nov 17 16:04:21 can you make a fire to cook with? Nov 17 16:04:35 * Morgan nods Nov 17 16:04:46 I can even heat metal to the point of melting Nov 17 16:05:09 * Verity looks surprised Nov 17 16:05:12 how? Nov 17 16:05:23 Its just heat... its not fire. Nov 17 16:05:39 but how do you do it? Nov 17 16:06:49 I just... concentrate on it, picture what I want it to do... Or if its a difficult thing I have to concentrate a little while like... like I'm gathering the power to do it... Nov 17 16:10:19 * Verity nods Nov 17 16:10:25 it doesn’t hurt you? Nov 17 16:11:00 Not at all... tingles a bit if I'm really trying hard though Nov 17 16:12:48 I’m pleased it doesn’t hurt you. It doesn’t upset you? Nov 17 16:13:16 Not really, not anymore... that I have it still bothers me and what I could've prevented with it... but aside from that... its just a tool Nov 17 16:15:46 * Verity nods Nov 17 16:15:55 And now your Father has upset you Nov 17 16:16:31 His reaction is about what I expected Nov 17 16:17:41 * Verity nods sadly Nov 17 16:17:44 and mine? Nov 17 16:18:04 I thought perhaps you'd be closer to his reaction than you have been Nov 17 16:19:07 I have lived here most of my life, but I am still Avalonian Nov 17 16:19:34 * Morgan nods Nov 17 16:19:50 I thought maybe you could help him not be so... horrified by what I have become Nov 17 16:20:06 * Verity hugs him again Nov 17 16:20:36 if it is in your blood, it is what you always have been. You just didn’t know before Nov 17 16:21:16 I suppose so Nov 17 16:26:12 is there anything else you need to tell me? Nov 17 16:26:48 ummm... I can use it to feel heat sources... it saved us on our way back.... Nov 17 16:29:12 I imagine that’s useful Nov 17 16:29:22 Can be, yes Nov 17 16:29:53 But you didn’t make the mirrors? Nov 17 16:30:05 No, thats not something any of us can do Nov 17 16:32:22 * Verity speaks quieter Nov 17 16:32:34 did you manage to speak to Molly last night? Nov 17 16:32:39 * Morgan nods Nov 17 16:32:46 And during quiet hour, thankfully Nov 17 16:35:09 * Verity smiles Nov 17 16:35:24 It’s nice to see how they are at home? Nov 17 16:36:00 * Morgan nod Nov 17 16:36:36 They are settling in well. Nov 17 16:37:17 * Verity nods Nov 17 16:37:34 I should have remembered to give you the mirror Nov 17 16:38:04 I should have remembered to ask Nov 17 16:39:34 * Verity smiles Nov 17 16:40:45 Your Father has never gone back to his own room because, he says, he knows I like us sharing a room and he doesn’t want to make me sad Nov 17 16:41:06 Why does he find it so difficult to admit he likes it? Nov 17 16:43:16 probably because he doesn’t want it to seem like you and Edward were right Nov 17 16:43:51 Thats petty Nov 17 16:46:03 Your Father is very proud sometimes Nov 17 16:46:43 * Morgan nods Nov 17 16:46:46 I noticed Nov 17 16:47:53 I think he’ll come around Nov 17 16:48:42 He needs to. Nov 17 16:50:14 * Verity nods Nov 17 16:50:28 You won’t leave again, will you? Nov 17 16:51:23 Not unless I am forced to, mother Nov 17 16:52:54 You’ll only go as far as your future Grafdom now, I hope Nov 17 16:54:00 I have no desire to leave Eisen again... except perhaps to sail a bit Nov 17 16:55:58 * Verity nods Nov 17 16:56:32 How is Molly finding running the house? Nov 17 16:57:38 Nerve-racking. She is desperate to make a good impression, be liked by the staff... Nov 17 17:00:27 * Verity nods Nov 17 17:00:49 it is difficult in the first few months Nov 17 17:01:13 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:01:30 Its hard to find that balance between being likeable but in charge Nov 17 17:01:38 * Verity nods Nov 17 17:01:40 very Nov 17 17:04:30 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:04:33 We'll get there Nov 17 17:05:33 * Verity nods Nov 17 17:05:51 once you have been there a few weeks it will get easier Nov 17 17:06:07 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:06:15 Frau Arendt is very capable Nov 17 17:08:56 * Verity smiles Nov 17 17:10:20 A good housekeeper, a butler who is strict, a meticulous valet, and a very discrete lady’s maid are an essential for a smooth household Nov 17 17:11:20 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:11:31 I suppose I'd best get to know the butler and a valet then Nov 17 17:12:44 * Verity nods Nov 17 17:13:03 You seem to all be so busy Nov 17 17:13:21 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:13:26 We have much to arrange at the moment Nov 17 17:15:33 * Verity nods Nov 17 17:16:05 You must find time for each other though, it is so important when your children are young and you become the Graf Nov 17 17:16:21 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:16:45 We have quiet hour and once things are more settled I will be quite strict with having time I am not working Nov 17 17:18:42 * Verity nods Nov 17 17:19:10 did you ask Molly if she is happy to have us on the twenty third? Nov 17 17:19:52 * Morgan nods Nov 17 17:19:54 Its fine Nov 17 17:20:33 * Verity smiles Nov 17 17:20:50 I can’t wait to have a cuddle with my grandsons Nov 17 17:21:36 A pity my father does not feel the same Nov 17 17:21:59 has he reacted badly? Nov 17 17:22:13 He accepted it but he was quite cross Nov 17 17:22:22 I will speak to him Nov 17 17:23:51 I don't want to be the cause of a rift between you Nov 17 17:25:31 you won’t, dear boy Nov 17 17:26:43 * Verity glances at the clock Nov 17 17:26:54 I don’t think he’ll be back for a while Nov 17 17:27:12 * Morgan sighs Nov 17 17:27:18 He really would want me to leave Nov 17 17:27:40 He hasn’t told you so, and the Grafin is telling you to stay Nov 17 17:29:18 But the way he looked at me... Nov 17 17:29:37 How did you react when you first found out? Nov 17 17:29:50 Much like he did. I was horrified Nov 17 17:30:05 And then you came around Nov 17 17:30:27 I am, and always have been, more... flexible than he is Nov 17 17:30:57 perhaps you could try to have some patience with him, dear one Nov 17 17:32:58 I'm trying. Things dragging out doesn't sit well with me Nov 17 17:35:54 * Verity nods Nov 17 17:36:55 Perhaps he’ll be back for dinner Nov 17 17:37:36 Perhaps I should make myself scarce early Nov 17 17:38:24 do you wish to go home? Nov 17 17:39:19 I want this dealt with... but I don't want to antagonise him by being here. I'm dining with HeinzHarolds mother today, I'll just... I'll go to the tavern for a bit before I go to her Nov 17 17:40:04 * Verity nods Nov 17 17:40:15 give him some time, dear boy Nov 17 17:43:12 I'll try. I'll keep to the Veisgraf wing while I'm here until he says otherwise Nov 17 17:59:14 * Verity kisses his crown Nov 17 18:22:35 * Verity has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 17 18:28:12 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 17 18:28:25 * Molly is now known as Verity Nov 17 18:32:52 I want this dealt with... but I don't want to antagonise him by being here. I'm dining with HeinzHarolds mother today, I'll just... I'll go to the tavern for a bit before I go to her Nov 17 18:32:52 * Verity nods Nov 17 18:32:52 give him some time, dear boy Nov 17 18:32:52 I'll try. I'll keep to the Veisgraf wing while I'm here until he says otherwise Nov 17 18:32:52 * Verity kisses his crown Nov 17 18:33:32 don’t fret Nov 17 18:34:22 Can't help it Nov 17 18:37:16 we’ll see you after dinner? Nov 17 18:37:51 We'll see. I'll be in the Veisgraf wing until father says otherwise Nov 17 18:39:17 * Verity nods Nov 17 18:39:25 I love you, dear boy Nov 17 18:39:33 * Morgan nods Nov 17 18:39:36 And I you, mother Nov 17 18:41:17 * Morgan kisses her cheek gently before getting up and leaving, making immediately for the stables Nov 17 18:42:41 *he sees Claudia and Uinise down by the lake * Nov 17 18:42:53 * Morgan watches them for a moment before approaching Nov 17 19:03:33 * Verity has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 17 19:09:42 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 17 19:10:49 * Morgan watches them for a moment before approaching Nov 17 19:11:22 * Molly is now known as Claudia Nov 17 19:11:28 * Claudia looks round Nov 17 19:11:29 hey Nov 17 19:11:32 Hey Nov 17 19:14:38 okay? Nov 17 19:15:25 Not if I'm honest. I, uhhh... I'm not really welcome at the minute. I'm going to go into town until its time for dinner with Emeline... Nov 17 19:16:30 we’ll come with you. Nov 17 19:16:43 You don't have to Nov 17 19:18:32 we’re good Nov 17 19:18:46 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:18:48 Alright Nov 17 19:20:24 *they walk into town, and the tavern is quite busy as it’s Sunday afternoon. He spots Grunhelm in the corner having a casual drink with some of the others. Uinise and Claudia find a table to sit at. Nov 17 19:20:44 * Morgan goes to the bar to order drinks Nov 17 19:22:08 *He gets some, but not before he suddenly senses someone behind him. A deep voice says “Not so little a rabbit now...” Nov 17 19:22:33 * Morgan hunches his shoulders a little as he turns Nov 17 19:22:40 No... not anymore Nov 17 19:25:55 *Grunhelm nods* Getting a Grafdom of your own soon I hear Nov 17 19:26:12 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:26:26 Couple of years or so, yes... setting up camp next door so to speak Nov 17 19:27:10 G: *he nods* good luck with it Nov 17 19:27:33 Thank you, I appreciate that... Nov 17 19:30:23 *He inclines his head, then speaks to the barman* Nov 17 19:30:54 * Morgan takes the drinks over to the others, sitting down Nov 17 19:33:48 * Claudia thanks him, as does Uinise, but the latter gets quickly engrossed in people watching Nov 17 19:33:59 $what’s up?$ Nov 17 19:34:18 $Told my parents about the magic$ Nov 17 19:35:42 $lost their shit?$ Nov 17 19:36:10 $Father did mother is still Avalonian$ Nov 17 19:36:37 * Claudia smiles slightly Nov 17 19:36:51 $we going tomorrow instead?$ Nov 17 19:37:21 $we'll see. Mother wants me to give him time$ Nov 17 19:41:11 $you want to lamp him?$ Nov 17 19:42:14 $hes scared$ Nov 17 19:42:52 $was pretty scary at first$ Nov 17 19:43:39 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:43:45 $yeah it was$ Nov 17 19:44:56 $just going to wait and see then$ Nov 17 19:45:29 $Mother doesn't want to lose me again$ Nov 17 19:46:06 $yeah$ Nov 17 19:46:55 * Morgan sighs, drinking Nov 17 19:48:15 *Uinise keeps him busy with all manner of questions about the customs and the people, and soon it’s time to leave them* Nov 17 19:48:55 Right, time for me to go... Nov 17 19:49:11 will you be back tonight? Nov 17 19:49:28 At some point, yes. I'll be going straight to the Veisgraf wing Nov 17 19:49:49 * Claudia nods Nov 17 19:50:21 We’ll check in on you when we get back $hopefully earlier tonight!$ Nov 17 19:50:43 * Morgan nods, leaving them to it and heading towards HeinzHarolds mother's house Nov 17 19:51:12 *he smells the lit forge and hears the tink of the hammer* Nov 17 19:52:05 * Morgan frowns, heading to the forge Nov 17 19:52:27 *the noise continues Nov 17 19:52:42 * Morgan goes inside Nov 17 19:52:50 * Claudia is now known as Ma Nov 17 19:53:16 * Ma is at the anvil, hammering a saucepan handle Nov 17 19:54:11 Didn't expect to see you in here Nov 17 19:54:28 * Ma smiles Nov 17 19:54:38 the handle came off Nov 17 19:55:38 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:57:10 * Ma keeps going a couple of minutes before cooling it Nov 17 19:57:47 I used to spend a lot of time with him out here before Rebekah came along Nov 17 19:58:07 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:58:16 I always loved being in here Nov 17 19:58:22 * Ma nods Nov 17 19:58:51 it was relaxing watching him work. he was a good teacher too Nov 17 19:58:59 * Morgan nods Nov 17 19:59:03 Taught me a lot Nov 17 19:59:08 * Ma nods Nov 17 19:59:40 I can turn my hand to most things out here. I often had to fix and make things when he was serving Nov 17 20:00:22 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:00:27 That doesn't surprise me if I'm honest Nov 17 20:00:55 * Ma nods Nov 17 20:01:09 We all had to adept when the men were away Nov 17 20:01:20 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:03:08 * Ma washes the saucepan Nov 17 20:04:27 You can use if if you like Nov 17 20:05:24 * Morgan looks at the fire Nov 17 20:05:29 There's nothing I need to mend Nov 17 20:06:19 nothing you want to make for your wife? I can show you have to make a heart Nov 17 20:06:34 * Morgan frowns Nov 17 20:06:45 Maybe a little cross as well? Nov 17 20:06:55 * Ma nods Nov 17 20:06:59 easy Nov 17 20:07:17 * Morgan nods, taking off his coat and hanging it Nov 17 20:07:21 It'll make dinner late Nov 17 20:07:41 * Ma shrugs Nov 17 20:08:11 Once, we spent so long in the forge we didn’t eat til midnight Nov 17 20:08:31 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:08:44 It sort of... relaxes the mind doesn't it Nov 17 20:09:12 * Ma nods Nov 17 20:09:19 Da always said the same Nov 17 20:10:13 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:10:17 Might be where I got that Nov 17 20:11:23 * Ma nods, finding him some appropriate metal Nov 17 20:11:30 heart or cross first? Nov 17 20:11:52 Cross first Nov 17 20:12:02 * Ma nods Nov 17 20:12:13 have you done this before? Nov 17 20:12:25 Not since Da was with us Nov 17 20:13:55 * Ma nods. She talks him through every step and supervises, but lets him do the work Nov 17 20:14:12 * Morgan concentrates on getting it right Nov 17 20:15:11 * a little while later, he has finished. It’s come out well, and as he imagined* Nov 17 20:15:34 * Morgan nods, satisfied Nov 17 20:15:52 * Ma looks “Good work, kid” Nov 17 20:17:42 * Morgan smiles, looking it over Nov 17 20:17:44 Thank you Nov 17 20:18:11 * Ma smiles “He always called me that out here, I don’t think he could help himself” Nov 17 20:20:03 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:20:12 Me too... HeinzHarold calls me that sometimes Nov 17 20:20:16 When I'm struggling Nov 17 20:21:17 * Ma watches him with a mother’s intuition “Are you finding it hard being back here?” Nov 17 20:21:36 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:21:41 I am a bit Nov 17 20:22:09 * Ma nods Nov 17 20:22:37 No one gets how you still miss them so much even when so many years have passed Nov 17 20:23:33 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:23:37 Even when you're moving on... Nov 17 20:25:25 I don’t know that you ever really move on, or maybe you do, if you’re young enough Nov 17 20:26:38 I think... you reach a point where you allow yourself to feel again Nov 17 20:27:49 I’m glad you remarried Nov 17 20:29:07 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:29:16 Dietlinde wouldn't have wanted me to go through the rest of my life alone Nov 17 20:30:00 No, she wouldn’t, for you and for the Grafdom Nov 17 20:31:12 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:31:22 Da would want you to be happy too, to be loved Nov 17 20:32:18 * Ma smiles “I wondered if you’d been think8ng about Grunhelm being here” Nov 17 20:32:42 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:32:43 I have Nov 17 20:33:35 * Ma watches him a moment before smiling “let’s get that heart done” Nov 17 20:34:09 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:34:12 Yes ma'am Nov 17 20:35:10 *She talks him through this. it’s more fiddly, and would be significantly easy if he could just cheat and use his magic* Nov 17 20:35:20 * Morgan doesn't, working hard Nov 17 20:37:09 *Eventually is is smooth, shiny, and fits in the palm of his hand Nov 17 20:37:19 * Morgan smiles at it Nov 17 20:37:27 Yeah.. thats good. Nov 17 20:38:40 * Ma smiles Nov 17 20:40:09 Treasure for your treasure. *except he never calls Molly that, it was what he’d called Dietlinde after deciding as a child that he, like HHS, would call his special girl Schatzen, meaning little treasure* Nov 17 20:40:41 * Morgan frowns briefly Nov 17 20:40:55 This trips been harder than I expected Nov 17 20:41:17 *she starts putting the forge out* Nov 17 20:41:27 Have you been to their graves? Nov 17 20:42:03 Not yet, no... I was going to tomorrow Nov 17 20:42:12 * Ma nods Nov 17 20:42:13 I went to visit Da earlier though Nov 17 20:42:47 I got in the week, it’s quieter then Nov 17 20:43:29 Was only Ruth when I was there Nov 17 20:44:28 * Ma nods Nov 17 20:44:39 She takes flowers after church Nov 17 20:44:50 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:47:03 * Ma lets him in the house when the forge is settled. Time has run away, as it always did in the forge, and it’s almost seven Nov 17 20:47:23 What do you want me doing? Nov 17 20:47:49 carrots, they’re just there Nov 17 20:48:05 * Morgan nods, going to them and starting to chop them Nov 17 20:49:35 * Ma starts shelling peas Nov 17 20:50:09 what has been difficult here? Nov 17 20:50:32 All the memories of Dietlinde, Jana, Da... how much I'm missing Molly and the boys... Nov 17 20:51:00 when are you going home? Nov 17 20:52:07 I'm not sure yet... it was meant to be Tuesday but... my father is exceptionally angry with me right now Nov 17 20:53:24 * Ma looks curious, but just says “You might go in the morning instead?” Nov 17 20:53:39 I don't know yet. Mother doesn't want me to Nov 17 20:54:10 Mothers never want their sons far away Nov 17 20:54:29 * Morgan nods Nov 17 20:54:47 After I disappeared after the fire... my mother is particularly opposed to it Nov 17 20:55:43 They were scared. They never said it, but I could see it, and so could Heinzharold Nov 17 20:56:02 * Morgan nods, looking guilty Nov 17 20:57:34 it hit the community hard. There was a feeling of numb shock everywhere you went. How could something like that happen in a place like this? Nov 17 20:58:16 * Morgan sighs, nodding Nov 17 21:00:01 It was Prophets Mass before anyone really had anything else to talk about Nov 17 21:00:12 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:00:16 I'm not terribly surprised Nov 17 21:00:22 * Ma nods Nov 17 21:01:18 Then slowly people get to a new sort of normal, the least affected first. But Heinzharold and Sascha and Otto still weren’t right even until you came back Nov 17 21:01:53 That long? Nov 17 21:02:28 * Ma nods Nov 17 21:02:37 He missed you very much Nov 17 21:03:04 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:03:17 I missed him... I just... I couldn't have reminders Nov 17 21:04:06 * Ma nods Nov 17 21:04:19 I liked my reminders. I still do Nov 17 21:04:43 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:04:51 It was just... pain for me Nov 17 21:05:56 * Ma nods Nov 17 21:06:19 It’s never really been at an end for me Nov 17 21:06:30 No? Nov 17 21:07:22 It’s like he’s just been on a really long deployment. I’ll see him again, when I go to his new base he day Nov 17 21:07:27 one* Nov 17 21:07:48 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:07:50 Thats nice Nov 17 21:08:06 * Ma nods Nov 17 21:09:29 I don’t want to move on, you see? You don’t love someone for more than three decades and manage that, I don’t think Nov 17 21:10:18 * Morgan looks a little upset Nov 17 21:11:19 Hey now, that’s not a criticism Nov 17 21:11:38 * Morgan nods a little, wiping at his eyes with his wrist Nov 17 21:12:20 * Ma puts the peas down and comes to hug him. She’s even shorter than hugging Molly Nov 17 21:12:50 Its not like I've forgotten her... Nov 17 21:13:01 I know you haven’t Nov 17 21:13:34 I've... reached a point where I can allow myself to be loved again Nov 17 21:15:14 * Ma nods, moving back to look at him Nov 17 21:15:27 That’s good, you are so young still Nov 17 21:16:03 I start to think its never really too late for that Nov 17 21:17:11 I like Grunhelm, I enjoy his company, but I am always going to still be in a relationship with Da. My marriage doesn’t feel concluded Nov 17 21:17:33 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:17:41 He scares the living hell out of me Nov 17 21:18:59 * Ma smiles Nov 17 21:19:02 Still?! Nov 17 21:19:12 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:19:34 He’s a good and decent man Nov 17 21:20:28 Yes he is. I've never thought otherwise Nov 17 21:20:45 * Ma goes back to the peas Nov 17 21:20:57 why are you scared of him? Nov 17 21:22:00 Always have been Nov 17 21:24:14 He’s almost seventy, you know? Nov 17 21:24:27 He doesn't seem it Nov 17 21:25:17 no, he doesn’t Nov 17 21:26:16 Think he'll always seem twice my height to me Nov 17 21:26:38 * Ma smiles Nov 17 21:26:51 He is like that for me Nov 17 21:28:05 * Morgan glances at her Nov 17 21:28:08 Everyones like that for you Nov 17 21:29:07 * Ma smiles distractedly as she’s doing the peas Nov 17 21:29:36 Da was. *she pauses in her work* Damned impractical at times. Nov 17 21:29:50 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:30:07 I imagine so Nov 17 21:31:03 *she looks back to him* did you say something? Nov 17 21:31:12 I said I imagine so Nov 17 21:31:47 * Ma nods, shelling the peas Nov 17 21:32:19 do you still feel a lot of guilt about having a new relationship then? Nov 17 21:32:45 Not much anymore... but I did. A tremendous amount Nov 17 21:33:47 How did you get here from there? Nov 17 21:35:19 Perseverance. Its been a long and difficult journey Nov 17 21:36:50 * Ma nods briefly Nov 17 21:37:33 do you ever find yourself comparing them? Nov 17 21:38:18 No... I notice their differences, but not to compare them... Nov 17 21:39:25 * Ma nods Nov 17 21:40:33 it seems like a sensible way to be Nov 17 21:41:05 Thing is... its not just them thats different. I am too. Nov 17 21:41:25 * Ma nods Nov 17 21:41:36 You’re not that shy little lordling now Nov 17 21:42:19 No... Nov 17 21:43:19 I haven’t changed I think Nov 17 21:43:37 I don't think its necessary Nov 17 21:44:39 * Ma gives him potatoes, getting on with some swede Nov 17 21:45:12 * Morgan starts peeling and cutting Nov 17 21:45:46 I don’t know how things will turn out with Grunhelm, but I enjoy the companionship, and the children are all flying the nest Nov 17 21:46:11 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:46:50 Don't close yourself off to it... you have to allow yourself to be loved Nov 17 21:47:38 I am, by the children and grandchildren Nov 17 21:47:46 Thats not what I mean Nov 17 21:49:20 You mean as a woman Nov 17 21:49:31 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:49:32 I do Nov 17 21:49:48 Maybe Nov 17 21:50:33 *she smiles* I can’t believe I’m talking about that sort of thing with a duke. Nov 17 21:52:08 * Morgan smiles Nov 17 21:52:16 Still can't believe I -am- a duke Nov 17 21:52:47 * Ma laughs Nov 17 21:53:32 it wasn’t so long ago you and Heinzharold were playing conkers Nov 17 21:53:46 * Morgan smiles Nov 17 21:53:54 We were playing get off the bed a few months back Nov 17 21:54:09 Oh that bloody game! Nov 17 21:57:12 * Morgan chuckles Nov 17 21:57:49 The number of bruises, scrapes and bumped heads the two of you gave each other! Nov 17 21:58:34 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:58:38 Dislocated my finger last time Nov 17 21:59:15 men grow -up-, but they never grow-up Nov 17 21:59:21 * Morgan nods Nov 17 21:59:32 As I explained to someone a couple of days ago... I'm an adult, not a grown up Nov 17 22:00:19 * Ma nods Nov 17 22:00:47 You’ll have two Grafdoms one day Nov 17 22:00:59 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:01:03 A long way off Nov 17 22:01:33 you’ll want some babbies first Nov 17 22:01:57 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:02:16 Got two adopted boys so far... still waiting for some by birth Nov 17 22:02:58 two? Nov 17 22:03:25 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:03:34 A baby boy, ten months Nov 17 22:04:01 I love them at that age Nov 17 22:04:09 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:04:30 He's an absolute sweetheart... Varick adores him, and being a big brother Nov 17 22:05:02 It always looked like you loved being a father Nov 17 22:05:53 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:05:56 I really did Nov 17 22:08:43 You’ve been married nine months now, that’s a little while, but it doesn’t always mean there’s a problem Nov 17 22:08:56 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 17 22:09:08 We are not concerned. Nov 17 22:09:45 * Ma nods Nov 17 22:10:14 Martha’s certainly been fruitful, she’ll probably be the same Nov 17 22:10:24 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:10:29 I am sure Nov 17 22:11:42 do you think it’s inappropriate for me to be talking about a duchess’ fertility? Nov 17 22:12:19 If we weren't family, maybe Nov 17 22:13:01 it’s quite distant Nov 17 22:13:45 Ah,well, that hardly matters... besides... me n HeinzHarold,we're closer than brothers so... that counts Nov 17 22:15:49 * Ma nods Nov 17 22:15:59 Da wanted another boy so much Nov 17 22:16:43 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:16:51 Doesn't' surprise me Nov 17 22:17:19 * Ma smiles “without the War we’d have been packed to the rafters!” Nov 17 22:17:28 * Morgan nods, smiling Nov 17 22:17:31 No doubt Nov 17 22:19:02 * Ma nods, and between them they get the dinner started, sitting beside the hearth with some ale Nov 17 22:19:19 what will your wife make of what you’ve made for her then? Nov 17 22:19:39 I think... she'll love it. I hope so anyway. Nov 17 22:20:40 is she quite religious? Nov 17 22:21:31 Fairly, but... the cross isn't for her. The heart it Nov 17 22:21:53 the cross is to keep? Nov 17 22:22:04 No... its for Dietlinde's headstone Nov 17 22:22:42 * Ma smiles Nov 17 22:22:53 that’s nice, something for each of them Nov 17 22:23:39 * Morgan sips his ale Nov 17 22:25:46 it’s quiet here when they’re all gone Nov 17 22:26:19 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:26:39 I imagine its been really noisy for a long time Nov 17 22:27:10 * Ma nods Nov 17 22:27:38 Between Da and the kids, yes, ever since it was built. Now... now it’s getting too quiet Nov 17 22:28:29 * Morgan nods sadly Nov 17 22:29:48 funny, we always said imagine how nice it’d be when they were all grown and in their own homes, and we’d have the house to ourselves Nov 17 22:30:06 * Ma watches the fire sadly Nov 17 22:30:30 * Morgan reaches over, squeezing her hand Nov 17 22:30:51 * Ma smiles gratefully Nov 17 22:31:04 amazing what you take for granted Nov 17 22:31:14 * Morgan nods Nov 17 22:31:17 Aye, it is Nov 17 22:55:01 * Ma has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 17 23:32:02 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)