**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Dec 4 00:20:58 2023 Dec 04 00:20:58 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 04 00:23:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 04 00:24:40 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 04 07:23:47 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 04 09:39:55 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 04 09:40:08 *he sees some birds, and then Ballard running around chasing a wood pigeon* Dec 04 09:40:08 * Morgan watches him, smiling Dec 04 09:40:08 *Ballard gets close enough to catch the bird, but instead snaps the air before play bowing* Dec 04 09:40:08 * Morgan laughs quietly Dec 04 09:40:08 *Then he hears “Good dog! Pretty dog! Muah!” Dec 04 09:40:11 * Morgan looks round Dec 04 09:40:13 *Bir is outside perched on the roof edge watching the dog below* Dec 04 09:40:15 * Morgan opens the window Dec 04 09:40:17 What are you doing Bir? Dec 04 09:42:18 *Bir flies down to his window, saying “Muah!” Dec 04 09:42:32 Hello sweetheart... where've you been? Dec 04 09:46:35 * Molly is now known as Bir Dec 04 09:46:51 Fly. Bir fly. Dec 04 09:47:03 * Morgan rubs her beak Dec 04 09:47:07 Good girl Dec 04 09:49:02 * Bir watches the dog “Good dog. Good Bir” Dec 04 09:49:10 * Morgan nods Dec 04 09:49:13 Thats right Dec 04 09:54:00 * Bir wolf-whistles loudly Dec 04 09:54:34 *Ballard looks up at the window, seeing Morgan and Bir. he looks confused as to how they’re so high up* Dec 04 09:55:02 * Morgan smiles, stroking the bird before retreating further into the room Dec 04 09:57:57 * Bir follows him in, landing on the floor and pecking at it Dec 04 09:59:51 There's nothing to eat there Bir Dec 04 10:01:00 Food. Dec 04 10:01:29 None here... no food Dec 04 10:05:06 * Bir flies out of the window Dec 04 10:08:00 * Morgan settles back in his chair, waiting for the time to pass Dec 04 10:09:43 *it’s eventually two o’clock* Dec 04 10:11:20 * Morgan goes through to wake Varick Dec 04 10:13:49 * Bir is now known as Varick Dec 04 10:14:00 * Varick is already getting his boots on Dec 04 10:14:10 what can we do today? Dec 04 10:14:10 Up already... Dec 04 10:14:22 We're going to have a look at the tree with Alice and Florrie Dec 04 10:18:52 * Varick nods Dec 04 10:19:15 I don’t need a nap as much, so I will just read or be quiet in my room Dec 04 10:22:34 Thats a good idea. Thats what I was doing Dec 04 10:26:04 * Varick nods Dec 04 10:26:09 Okay, I’m ready Dec 04 10:32:41 * Morgan nods taking him to go looking for Alice and Florrie Dec 04 10:37:10 *They are found easily, and so they set out into the grounds towards the apple tree. Ballard comes chasing along after them Dec 04 10:37:45 * Morgan crouches for a moment, fussing the dog before starting to move again Dec 04 10:41:05 *The tree looks to be surviving well* Dec 04 10:41:15 F: *she smiles* I make tree! Dec 04 10:41:24 * Morgan nods, looking up at it Dec 04 10:41:27 You did indeed Dec 04 10:48:30 *Florrie hugs the tree, so Varick does too. Ballard eyes the tree up as a potential peeing place* Dec 04 10:48:56 * Morgan smiles, chuckling quietly Dec 04 10:52:17 *his neck prickles* Dec 04 10:52:38 * Morgan frowns, looking round Dec 04 10:55:06 F: Tree healthy Dec 04 10:55:21 oh... good Dec 04 10:56:14 F: Make apple? Dec 04 10:56:29 If you want to, sweetheart Dec 04 10:59:06 *Florrie concentrates. One apple slowly starts to grow, just like the one given to him by the goddess in her form as Rosmerta in his dream, as expected from the seeds he’d woken with* Dec 04 10:59:21 A: That’s amazing, isn’t it? Dec 04 11:01:23 * Morgan nods Dec 04 11:01:34 Never really get used to it Dec 04 11:03:09 *Florrie looks up at the apple* okay, done Dec 04 11:03:58 * Morgan reaches up, picking it, drawing his dagger and cutting it into pieces, handing some to each of them Dec 04 11:04:38 *Everyone tries some* Dec 04 11:04:46 Alice: mmm! Dec 04 11:04:58 This is the best apple ever! Dec 04 11:05:00 * Morgan tries it Dec 04 11:05:13 *It is perfect, just like in his dream* Dec 04 11:05:21 F: Make good apples Dec 04 11:05:41 * Morgan nods Dec 04 11:05:44 Definitely Dec 04 11:08:32 * Varick eats his happily Dec 04 11:08:44 F: Make more tomorrow Dec 04 11:08:53 Alright sweetheart Dec 04 11:08:59 Vati! Dec 04 11:09:04 Yes? Dec 04 11:09:18 We have to tell Heinzharold not to touch it! Dec 04 11:09:52 * Morgan grins Dec 04 11:09:54 yes... yes we do Dec 04 11:13:51 F: Arold take apples? Dec 04 11:14:23 No sweetheart, he won't unless we let him Dec 04 11:16:15 *Florrie thinks hard* Dec 04 11:16:37 * Morgan watches her Dec 04 11:17:52 F: I make one apple Arold Dec 04 11:18:00 Oh thats very sweet of you Dec 04 11:18:10 F: Then he no more apples. Dec 04 11:18:36 * Morgan nods Dec 04 11:20:22 Alice: We should share, Florrie Dec 04 11:20:37 F: No! No apples! Ballhead apples. Dec 04 11:20:43 * Morgan smiles Dec 04 11:21:07 Its alright Florrie, he can have some of these apples... Dec 04 11:24:32 F: No! Dec 04 11:24:43 Yes, its alright... Dec 04 11:25:00 F: *she frowns* Ballhead apples! Dec 04 11:25:21 Yes they're my apples... but we love him and we share things with people we love, don't we? Dec 04 11:25:35 F: no share. eats. Dec 04 11:26:04 We all shared the apple didn't we Dec 04 11:28:31 F: *she nods* Dec 04 11:28:37 * Morgan nods Dec 04 11:28:57 Sharing with people is good Dec 04 11:30:54 Can we see the hollow tree now? Dec 04 11:31:04 * Morgan nods Dec 04 11:31:07 I'm alright with that Dec 04 11:34:26 *They go further out to it, past where Claudia’s house will be. The tree is indeed hollo, and the children play around it Dec 04 11:34:44 * Morgan has a close look at the tree Dec 04 11:37:40 *DeeDee had said he spent a lot of time here when he used to stay with Dekker, and there are hand holds up inside it, a hole near the top leading out to a sturdy branch Dec 04 11:38:14 Alice, would you watch Varick for a few minutes? Dec 04 11:40:49 *she nods* Dec 04 11:42:35 * Morgan nods, climbing up the tree Dec 04 11:43:37 *its very easy to climb Dec 04 11:43:53 * Morgan climbs to the top, looking around Dec 04 11:46:38 *It’s a nice view of the formal gardens, the house, and the site Dec 04 11:47:00 * Morgan smiles a little before climbing back down Dec 04 11:47:08 Its not a mast but its almost as good Dec 04 11:49:09 *Alice smiles* Can you watch Florrie? Dec 04 11:49:34 * Morgan smiles, nodding Dec 04 11:50:15 *It’s takes Alice barely any time at all before she’s out on the branch* A: it’s not bad! Dec 04 11:50:25 For land... Dec 04 11:51:47 *Alice comes back down* Dec 04 11:52:45 * Varick and Florrie continue to play. Ballard plays with them, and soon they team up to trick the unsuspecting dog, who doesn’t seem to mind Dec 04 11:52:48 * Varick is now known as Alice Dec 04 11:52:54 he’s good with children Dec 04 11:53:05 * Morgan nods Dec 04 11:53:14 He was always wonderful with Jana Dec 04 11:56:27 * Alice nods Dec 04 11:56:34 you must miss her Dec 04 11:57:29 * Morgan nods sadly Dec 04 11:57:32 tremendously Dec 04 11:58:26 is it worse with Florrie here? Dec 04 11:58:38 * Morgan nods Dec 04 11:59:01 Yes, it is... when her eyes are closed, there's no telling the difference between them Dec 04 12:00:57 But Florrie is quite a bit older now Dec 04 12:01:54 Only 18 months. Dec 04 12:06:45 * Alice nods Dec 04 12:06:58 she’s changing all the time too Dec 04 12:07:05 * Morgan nods Dec 04 12:07:11 Yes, she is Dec 04 12:10:45 I hope Edward loves her in person Dec 04 12:11:09 I would be -extremely- surprised if he didn't... Dec 04 12:13:24 * Alice nods Dec 04 12:13:43 We should get back, it won’t be long until he comes Dec 04 12:13:54 * Morgan nods, calling the children Dec 04 12:17:02 *they come to him, as does the dog. when they get back to the nursery Dresden is just coming from Morgan’s room Dec 04 12:18:46 Dresden... Dec 04 12:19:39 * Alice takes the children into the nursery with the dog Dec 04 12:19:58 * Alice is now known as Dresden Dec 04 12:20:29 There’s a parcel for y-y-you, m-my Lord. I put it on y-y-your d-dresser. Dec 04 12:20:37 * Morgan nods Dec 04 12:20:41 Thank you, Dresden Dec 04 12:23:14 was there anything else, m-my Lord Dec 04 12:23:30 Trousers... Dec 04 12:24:21 Two pairs are b-being tailored in Kiev to arrive tonight, m-my Lord Dec 04 12:24:51 Excellent. Im expecting a quote from Eichmann and son today as well Dec 04 12:25:34 I will b-bring it as s-s-s-s... when it arrives Dec 04 12:25:44 Thank you Dresden Dec 04 12:27:38 * Dresden bows and goes Dec 04 12:29:36 * Morgan goes into his room to check the parcel Dec 04 12:30:15 **the parcel is about 6x6x9 inches. In Eisen it says Fragile, in Capperlucian it says open alone* Dec 04 12:31:59 * Morgan opens it Dec 04 12:33:03 **Inside the parcel is a tan leather book that ties shut with a navy ribbon, and stamped on the bottom right corner of the cover are the initials L.H. It doesnt sit fully closed. The other thing in there is what looks to be a wrapped wide-neck jar of about four inches high and two wide. In Capperlucianit says “heat to body temperature before uncorking** Dec 04 12:36:46 * Morgan gently opens the book Dec 04 12:47:38 *it’s blank, sketch paper. there’s a sealed note inside* Dec 04 12:47:48 * Morgan opens it Dec 04 12:48:09 **when it is opened, it is not a letter at all, but quite a simplistic profile drawing of her face with his cock in her mouth, lips stretched around him. A few inches of his veined shaft is visible before it meets his testicles and pubic hair. His tip is convexing her cheek, eyes looking upwards. Underneath it just says “Soon.” Dec 04 12:48:59 * Morgan blushes, putting it and the jar away Dec 04 12:50:13 *it’s all quiet. When he takes a moment to use the bathroom, the cream flannel is freshly laundered and neatly folded by the sink Dec 04 12:50:40 * Morgan sighs quietly, going back out and looking out of the window Dec 04 12:53:21 *aside from a rabbit that hops along, and a couple of servants over by the servants houses, there’s nothing going on Dec 04 12:54:48 * Morgan sighs, waiting anxiously for Edward Dec 04 12:58:27 *it’s just after the children’s tea starts at five that there’s a knock on the nursery parlour door* Dec 04 12:58:38 * Morgan goes to answer it Dec 04 13:01:47 * Dresden is back with a letter Dec 04 13:02:18 The quote from the carriage m-m-makers, and Freiarr Koertig has arrived, m-my Lord Dec 04 13:02:27 * Morgan nods Dec 04 13:02:42 Have him seen to my office please, I'll be with him in a moment Dec 04 13:03:23 * Dresden looks uncomfortable “I’ve already sh-shown him to his room, m-my Lord” Dec 04 13:03:47 * Morgan nods Dec 04 13:03:55 Alright, thats fine. Dec 04 13:04:42 Sh-should I tell him to c-come to y-you when he is b-bathed and dr-dressed? Dec 04 13:05:11 * Morgan checks the time, gauging how long before Varick needs to be put to bed Dec 04 13:06:14 *it’s about forty five minutes Dec 04 13:06:35 Alright, have him come to my office in an hour Dec 04 13:07:04 Let him know before he does anything else,I need to talk with him Dec 04 13:09:01 * Dresden nods Dec 04 13:09:18 Y-es, m-my Lord Dec 04 13:09:59 * Morgan nods, letting him go, going back to Alice and the children Dec 04 13:11:51 *only Alice seems to have noticed the coversation* Dec 04 13:12:06 * Morgan nods a little Dec 04 13:14:14 *Alice nods back. The children eat* Dec 04 13:14:18 * Dresden is now known as Varick Dec 04 13:14:26 is that a letter from Mama? Dec 04 13:14:37 No, its from a carriage maker Dec 04 13:17:35 Are we getting a carriage? Dec 04 13:17:52 * Morgan nods, opening the letter Dec 04 13:17:54 We will be Dec 04 13:19:57 *The quote is for one hundred and fifty guilders including harnessing for two horses* Dec 04 13:20:18 * Morgan nods a little, putting the note in his pocket Dec 04 13:20:34 Can we have a red one? Dec 04 13:20:40 F: No, blue! Dec 04 13:21:23 We'll see what colours are available at some point Dec 04 13:22:44 when can we have our carriage? Dec 04 13:22:54 * Morgan shrugs Dec 04 13:22:59 It'll take a little while to be built Dec 04 13:25:33 * Varick and Florrie argue over how many wheels, whether it should be pulled by horses or sheep or ravens, but eventually they are settled with a purple carriage pulled by six dragons and with a toilet inside. They say goodnight nicely, before each parent takes them to wash up and get ready for bed. Maggie is already there to help with Varick* Dec 04 13:26:17 * Morgan nods to her, helping Varick get ready Dec 04 13:28:51 * Varick is very good, lying down with his bear Dec 04 13:28:59 when can I see Uncle Edward? Dec 04 13:29:04 Tomorrow Dec 04 13:30:46 okay Vati Dec 04 13:31:09 * Morgan kisses his forehead Dec 04 13:31:15 Good lad... I'll see you in the morning Dec 04 13:31:50 goodnight Vati Dec 04 13:32:19 Goodnight son Dec 04 13:33:36 * Varick goes to sleep, and Maggie takes over Dec 04 13:33:57 * Morgan thanks her quietly, squaring his shoulders and heading down to his office Dec 04 13:35:52 *A maid is outside with a tray, including biscuits and fruit* Dec 04 13:36:13 * Morgan greets her, unlocking the door and letting her in Dec 04 13:37:15 *she puts it on the table* Do you want me to serve, my Lord? Dec 04 13:37:30 * Morgan nods Dec 04 13:37:32 please Dec 04 13:38:02 *She’s doing the second cup when Edward knocks at the door* Dec 04 13:38:48 Come Dec 04 13:39:01 * Varick is now known as Edward Dec 04 13:40:29 * Edward comes in. He looks smart and tidy, his new beard is neat. He smiles Dec 04 13:40:33 Brother Dec 04 13:40:50 * Morgan tilts his head Dec 04 13:40:58 You appear to have something on your face... Dec 04 13:41:52 * Edward laughs. The maid lets herself out Dec 04 13:41:59 It might be temporary Dec 04 13:42:07 * Morgan moves to hug his brother firmly Dec 04 13:42:11 I've missed you Dec 04 13:42:18 * Edward hugs him back Dec 04 13:42:27 it’s good to see you in person Dec 04 13:42:43 * Morgan nods, squeezing him before letting him go and offering him a seat Dec 04 13:43:51 Mina does not appreciate it? Dec 04 13:43:59 * Edward sits Dec 04 13:44:18 No, she is not very keen, but it is my face Dec 04 13:44:33 Might cause a mutiny... Dec 04 13:45:04 * Edward nods Dec 04 13:45:38 The agreement is I can keep it until she arrives. If she still will not warm to it then, I will consider removing it Dec 04 13:46:06 * Morgan nods, picking ups his coffee and sipping it Dec 04 13:46:16 Reasonable I think Dec 04 13:47:05 * Edward takes his coffee before adding sugar and cream Dec 04 13:47:33 Where shall we start? Dec 04 13:47:38 Did you get word from Molly? Dec 04 13:47:43 * Morgan nods Dec 04 13:47:47 I did... Dec 04 13:48:08 * Edward sips his coffee Dec 04 13:48:30 She looks radiant Dec 04 13:48:39 * Morgan nods Dec 04 13:48:43 I rather think so Dec 04 13:49:08 You are clearly doing something right, there’s a light in her eyes Dec 04 13:50:05 Aye, I think having a secure home has made her more at ease Dec 04 13:50:16 * Edward nods Dec 04 13:50:45 I saw Emil at a distance, but I did not get to interact with him Dec 04 13:50:55 * Morgan nods Dec 04 13:51:06 I miss him terribly Dec 04 13:52:11 * Edward nods Dec 04 13:52:20 He’s bigger than I expected Dec 04 13:52:51 Its been a while already Dec 04 13:53:13 * Edward nods Dec 04 13:53:28 It appeared Molly is still nursing him Dec 04 13:53:34 * Morgan nods Dec 04 13:53:35 Thats right Dec 04 13:54:23 * Edward nods, sipping his coffee Dec 04 13:54:53 I suppose she would have left him with you if not Dec 04 13:55:02 * Morgan nods Dec 04 13:55:10 Aye, I reckon so Dec 04 13:56:07 * Edward nods Dec 04 13:57:01 How is my daughter? Dec 04 13:57:47 Very well... she's been asking about you frequently. Are you nervous? Dec 04 13:58:11 * Edward nods Dec 04 13:58:14 Absolutely Dec 04 13:58:21 * Morgan smiles Dec 04 13:58:59 I've been discussing it with Alice... she thinks, so Florrie isn't overwhelmed, it should be small amounts of time to start with... Dec 04 13:59:21 * Edward nods Dec 04 13:59:29 If that is what is needed Dec 04 13:59:38 * Morgan nods Dec 04 13:59:54 We'll start tomorrow... Dec 04 14:00:12 * Edward frowns Dec 04 14:00:20 I hoped to see her tonight Dec 04 14:00:33 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:01:57 It is already their bedtime and... I don't think she'd have slept at all tonight, and that would've made it a struggle for her tonight and tomorrow. I desperately want this to go well, and I believe this has the best chance of doing that Dec 04 14:02:13 * Edward nods seriously Dec 04 14:02:27 I do not like it, but I will follow your guidance Dec 04 14:02:51 If it is any consolation at all, I chafe at the delay as well. Dec 04 14:03:33 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:03:59 how is Alice? Dec 04 14:04:08 Anxious about all manner of things Dec 04 14:04:56 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:05:24 women can be that way I find Dec 04 14:05:53 * Morgan looks to be mulling something over as he nods Dec 04 14:06:25 Something on your mind, brother? Dec 04 14:06:46 I was considering if what she said about it all was in confidence or not... Dec 04 14:07:47 I wouldn’t like to speculate Dec 04 14:08:00 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:08:23 Suffice to say then that she feels a bit like.. she's not got the control she's used to Dec 04 14:08:34 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:08:45 I can empathise with that entirely Dec 04 14:09:07 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:09:51 I think she feels at risk of everything changing... she made comment that their living on the island depends on me, for example... Dec 04 14:10:02 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:10:14 I would still prefer them to live in Eisen. Dec 04 14:10:50 As would I. But this would be nothing like the time to ask that Dec 04 14:11:36 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:11:43 I agree Dec 04 14:12:18 I know I've cautioned about not getting too downhearted if things don't go amazingly to begin with... but I've had an idea Dec 04 14:13:00 Yes? Dec 04 14:13:19 * Morgan takes the little pouch from his pocket, putting it on the desk in front of Edward Dec 04 14:13:45 * Edward opens it, then smiles Dec 04 14:14:03 We are of a like-mind, brother, I have a pouch of my own Dec 04 14:14:10 * Morgan smiles Dec 04 14:14:28 There's some exotic plants in there... and I've had a flower bed prepared for you to help her plant them Dec 04 14:14:35 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:14:37 thank you Dec 04 14:14:50 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:15:03 Lets get the more... difficult things out of the way shall we? Dec 04 14:15:19 * Edward nods, taking a biscuit Dec 04 14:15:26 yes, let’s Dec 04 14:15:44 I told mother and father about Florries abilities Dec 04 14:16:34 * Edward inhales slowly through his nose Dec 04 14:16:47 How was that received? Dec 04 14:19:06 Not well... well, by father anyway. He was angry, but I could deal with that until he found out it came through our line, not Alice's... once he referred to it as poison, I... *he sighs* I promised you and Alice I would protect her, so... I did. Dec 04 14:22:25 * Edward looks grim Dec 04 14:22:28 I see. Dec 04 14:22:39 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:23:21 Figured I was being disowned... things are... rocky, but we've talked. There is work to do but he is decidedly less bothered about Florries ability than he is mine. Dec 04 14:23:42 * Edward nods, sipping his coffee quietly Dec 04 14:24:14 Hopefully he'll come around. He will not be unkind to Florrie Dec 04 14:27:28 * Edward looks to Morgan solemnly Dec 04 14:27:32 No, he will not. Dec 04 14:28:19 He was scared. Cruelty is not in his nature and he will not miss the opportunity to know his granddaughter Dec 04 14:29:35 He will if he calls part of her, part of -us- a poison, Morgan. I will not have her treated badly. Dec 04 14:30:04 He won't make that mistake again. You remember how scared you were when I told you about mine? Dec 04 14:31:38 yes, but I quickly adapted. You are an adult, you can handle some wariness, she cannot. Dec 04 14:31:55 Leave it with me. I will deal with it when they arrive. Dec 04 14:32:35 * Edward frowns Dec 04 14:32:56 You will not exclude me when my daughter’s well-being is at stake Dec 04 14:34:20 God no... that is not my intent... what I am doing is to maximise your time with her and... you and father are alike in many ways, your protectiveness and his fear, it might result in things being said in anger that are not meant Dec 04 14:34:40 * Edward nods, sipping his coffee Dec 04 14:34:49 when is he going to come? Dec 04 14:34:58 Twenty third Dec 04 14:35:49 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:36:00 A few days after Mimi then Dec 04 14:36:06 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:36:19 That might have been part of my consideration when I arranged it Dec 04 14:36:29 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:36:58 I don’t like leaving her, but the staff there are competent and she’s very used to it there Dec 04 14:37:15 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:37:27 It won't be long before two of the most dangerous people on Theah are with her either Dec 04 14:37:43 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:38:26 She is looking forward to some girls’ evenings with plenty of wine Dec 04 14:38:41 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:38:47 How do things stand with the two of you? Dec 04 14:39:14 Better since we have been away from Graben Dec 04 14:39:33 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:39:44 She has told you of her fears? Dec 04 14:40:25 Many of them, yes, but we have been focused the last few weeks on finally travelling as man and wife Dec 04 14:40:34 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:40:52 Alright. If you could have the fears assuaged, would you want to? Dec 04 14:41:37 Which fears, brother? Mina has many. Dec 04 14:42:00 The biggest one... that she is barren and won't provide you a child or six Dec 04 14:42:24 I do not believe she is, but yes, I think so Dec 04 14:43:43 As you know I can sometimes leverage information out of the Nieblungen. If I could, you would want to know the outcome? Dec 04 14:44:06 * Edward sips his coffee, taking a moment to consider Dec 04 14:44:15 Yes, I would. Dec 04 14:45:02 And Mina? Would you explain to her so that she can lay that fear to rest? Particularly since its the fear even I could see in her eyes when we spoke last Dec 04 14:45:42 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:46:14 I would tell her I knew, but not -when-, if you could find that out Dec 04 14:47:52 Might I suggest, having dealt with this question with Molly... a -rough- idea... its all well and good knowing you -will- eat, but it'll cause you to wonder if you'll eat today, tomorrow, next week... Dec 04 14:48:39 Your wait is paining her? Dec 04 14:49:41 It was. Even knowing roughly when wasn't easy Dec 04 14:50:01 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:50:28 If she knew exactly when, it would become entirely clinical Dec 04 14:50:35 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:51:48 Ok... so, for example, something like... you will know before prophets mass... that'd make it soon enough to be exciting and assuring, but not so precise it becomes, as you say, clinical Dec 04 14:52:36 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:52:56 alright... let me consider it Dec 04 14:53:41 It is not that I object to specific for myself, but I want my wife to continue to be loving and motivated by enjoyment as well as Hope Dec 04 14:54:04 * Morgan nods, leaning his head back and closing his eyes for exactly ten seconds before opening them again Dec 04 14:54:32 Ok, I've considered it Dec 04 14:54:44 * Edward smiles Dec 04 14:54:49 That was quick Dec 04 14:55:02 That, my brother, is because I already know Dec 04 14:55:14 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:55:23 what can you tell me? Dec 04 14:55:31 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 04 14:55:59 You will -definitely- know by prophets mass... if you get that far and don't realise, you're both idiots who think she's just getting fat Dec 04 14:56:17 * Morgan smiles slightly, sipping his coffee Dec 04 14:56:25 Which is mildly ironic Dec 04 14:57:20 * Edward smiles faintly “Some time this year... I see” Dec 04 14:57:35 You wish me to be more specific? Dec 04 14:57:42 * Edward nods Dec 04 14:57:44 I do Dec 04 14:58:12 Prophets Mass would make her about... seven months. Dec 04 14:58:27 * Edward looks surprised Dec 04 14:58:49 That would mean we conceive very soon Dec 04 14:58:57 * Morgan nods Dec 04 14:59:02 How will you explain it to her? Dec 04 14:59:18 * Edward just shrugs a little Dec 04 14:59:46 I'm not sure just stating it as a matter of faith will cut the mustard Dec 04 15:01:16 No... *he looks distracted* Dec 04 15:01:33 Do you need a hug? Dec 04 15:01:55 I am just shocked Dec 04 15:02:13 * Morgan nods Dec 04 15:03:36 * Edward takes a tiny book from his pocket, looking it over Dec 04 15:04:17 What's that? Dec 04 15:04:37 My diary Dec 04 15:04:57 * Morgan nods, watching him Dec 04 15:05:44 * Edward nods, looking it over Dec 04 15:06:02 This month is not successful? Dec 04 15:06:12 * Morgan counts Dec 04 15:06:49 *She is going to conceive in May, it’s the middle of April now* Dec 04 15:06:59 realistically... no Dec 04 15:08:12 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:08:42 Alright... I’ll prepare myself for that accordingly Dec 04 15:10:08 For the sake of being honest... I don't know what you'll have... Dec 04 15:10:22 * Edward shakes his head Dec 04 15:10:29 That I do not want to know Dec 04 15:11:07 No, I assumed that would be the case, so I purposefully did not ask so I didn't have to keep it from you. I know at times the resolution to not know wavers. Dec 04 15:11:33 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:11:49 I would ask that if you do ever discover it you do not tell us Dec 04 15:12:17 Of course. HeinzHarold and Inga have long decided they do not wish to know either Dec 04 15:12:32 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:12:49 It goes against the normal way of things Dec 04 15:12:59 * Morgan laughs quietly Dec 04 15:14:43 I can set fire to things with my mind, your daughter can grow a fucking enormous tree in minutes, but knowing the sex of an unborn baby goes against the normal way of things Dec 04 15:14:54 * Edward shrugs Dec 04 15:15:13 I am sure it seems illogical, but I think that moment is precious Dec 04 15:15:31 Now -that- I understand... it is not an option for me Dec 04 15:16:08 Why? Dec 04 15:16:37 Because the moment Molly uses her ability to check the baby is alright she will know... and I will not have her carrying that alone Dec 04 15:16:46 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:17:05 That is going to happen at any time she checks a baby? Dec 04 15:17:23 She won't tell you, and neither will I Dec 04 15:18:00 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:18:42 I would appreciate that Dec 04 15:18:56 Of course. Dec 04 15:19:47 Shall we talk of slightly less... ground shaking things for a moment, give you time to accept the new information? Dec 04 15:20:01 * Edward smiles “yes” Dec 04 15:20:15 * Morgan nods, handing him the quote Dec 04 15:20:21 I'd like your opinion on this Dec 04 15:20:56 * Edward looks it over Dec 04 15:21:08 It’s expensive. Are they good? Dec 04 15:21:26 Maubourg tells me they are excellent. Dec 04 15:21:58 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:22:11 It is not unreasonable Dec 04 15:22:29 I might send word to Maubourg, ask for his input... Dec 04 15:23:18 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:23:41 You could Dec 04 15:24:04 I'm working hard to build that bridge, make things easier when the time comes to take over Dec 04 15:24:51 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:24:59 It’s prudent to Dec 04 15:25:04 * Morgan nods Dec 04 15:25:19 Its the adult thing to do... now, I have a question that will seem a little... odd... Dec 04 15:25:32 * Edward nods, smiling slightly Dec 04 15:26:21 yes? Dec 04 15:26:39 Your sword... you carried it during the war? Dec 04 15:26:48 I did, yes Dec 04 15:27:04 * Morgan leans down, pulling out two bottles of whiskey from the drawer, one larger one quite small, both sealed and placing them on the desk Dec 04 15:27:10 You are attached to it... Dec 04 15:27:23 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:27:26 Yes I am Dec 04 15:27:45 I have mine... I think it time I retired her.... I've got an area on the wall there I'm going to hang her Dec 04 15:28:01 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:28:11 Would you consider doing the same? Dec 04 15:28:28 I have not yet found one I would replace her with Dec 04 15:29:03 * Morgan nods, pulling his own two bottles of whiskey out and pouring a couple of small glasses of the good (but not great) whiskey Dec 04 15:29:11 What if I got one for you? Dec 04 15:30:02 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:30:20 I would consider it, providing it was a good fit Dec 04 15:30:36 * Morgan nods, motioning the glass Dec 04 15:30:49 Those bottles are for you to take home... Dec 04 15:31:08 * Edward nods, thanking him before picking up the whiskey Dec 04 15:31:39 I got you some of the whiskey you asked for as well but... this stuff... Dec 04 15:31:51 * Morgan sips the whiskey before clearing his throat Dec 04 15:32:00 HeinzHarold, Claudia and I all have the same swords... Dec 04 15:32:23 * Edward sips some before looking at the glass “Oh that’s good Dec 04 15:32:41 * Morgan nods Dec 04 15:32:54 I was thinking it'd be... nice... if you and I had matching swords... Dec 04 15:33:03 * Edward smiles Dec 04 15:33:09 Yes, I concur Dec 04 15:33:19 Good, because I have a sword for you Dec 04 15:33:51 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:34:10 Like you all have? Dec 04 15:34:30 No... for the moment it will be just you and I Dec 04 15:35:08 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:35:25 do you have it here? Dec 04 15:35:53 * Morgan nods, finishing his whiskey and getting up, collecting the swords from their hiding space Dec 04 15:36:35 It'll take a bit of getting used to... Dec 04 15:37:53 * Edward sips the whiskey Dec 04 15:37:59 A new sword always does Dec 04 15:38:23 * Morgan nods, putting his aside and moving to the desk, holding the sword out flat across both hands Dec 04 15:39:10 * Edward looks it over Dec 04 15:39:22 Very nice, brother Dec 04 15:39:43 Take it... its yours. Dec 04 15:40:50 * Edward stands, picking it up before frowning “It’s light!” Dec 04 15:40:57 * Morgan nods Dec 04 15:41:02 Yes, it is... Dec 04 15:41:13 I did say it'd take some getting used to Dec 04 15:41:29 * Edward moves it around Dec 04 15:41:41 Is it a -dracheneisen- sword?! Dec 04 15:41:50 * Morgan nods Dec 04 15:41:59 Thats why its a bit pewter-looking Dec 04 15:42:49 * Edward examines it, looking blown away* Dec 04 15:43:51 There is a little complication... I asked for a pair, but didn't tell the Nieblungen one was for you... when I got them, I decided to push my luck and said it'd make sense if all of us involved in what's coming have one... surprisingly, they agreed... Dec 04 15:44:40 * Edward nods, testing the balance Dec 04 15:44:56 what is the complication? Dec 04 15:45:21 It won't just be you and I with them... HeinzHarold, Claudia and Sebastian will have one too Dec 04 15:45:47 I'm sorry if I have caused upset by doing so Dec 04 15:45:59 * Edward smiles Dec 04 15:46:30 No brother, no upset. It’s impossible to be upset by a man giving you a dracheneisen sword Dec 04 15:47:18 HeinzHarold and I tested them... a bit of advice is don't swing them too close to a wall... Dec 04 15:47:49 * Edward looks it over Dec 04 15:47:57 Have you given me the dented one? Dec 04 15:48:35 Oh, the sword was fine. I need to get someone in to cement the chunk it took out of the masonry Dec 04 15:48:52 * Edward laughs Dec 04 15:48:58 it cut the wall?! Dec 04 15:49:11 * Morgan nods Dec 04 15:49:18 Not the pointing either, but the stone Dec 04 15:50:03 * Edward nods Dec 04 15:50:30 I always wondered what it would be like as a sword, but I did not expect that Dec 04 15:50:43 * Morgan nods Dec 04 15:50:57 Its like using foils to a degree... but less... poncey Dec 04 15:52:52 I’ll have you know I enjoy fencing Dec 04 15:53:06 * Morgan pulls a face Dec 04 15:53:21 Ahah, I jab at you with a pointy bit Dec 04 15:53:40 * Edward nods, gently swinging the sword Dec 04 15:53:47 indeed Dec 04 15:54:44 Shouldn't surprise me, really, you're so close to being a girl I wouldn't be surprised if its you gets pregnant Dec 04 15:55:15 And ruin my figure? no thank you Dec 04 15:55:23 * Morgan laughs hard Dec 04 15:55:32 Finish your whiskey, you need to try the other one Dec 04 15:55:50 * Edward does so Dec 04 15:56:07 It’s much better than the one you stole from me Dec 04 15:56:21 * Morgan nods Dec 04 15:56:32 -this- one... makes that one taste cheap Dec 04 15:56:45 * Morgan pours a little into each glass Dec 04 15:57:01 Its the sort of thing I think is best suited for celebration... Dec 04 15:57:05 * Morgan looks at him apprehensively Dec 04 15:57:11 I wonder if you'd keep a secret for me Dec 04 15:57:15 * Edward sniffs it Dec 04 15:58:02 I would. Did I not do so for you with Father about you and your wife’s marital activities? Dec 04 15:58:21 * Morgan nods Dec 04 15:58:28 It, ummmm... it turns out Molly and I are idiots Dec 04 15:59:05 * Edward laughs Dec 04 15:59:12 I’ve long known half of that Dec 04 16:00:20 Yes but... well, Molly was getting upset at needing new dresses as the weight she gained in Capperlucia just wasn't coming off... Dec 04 16:00:31 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:00:45 I did not wish to comment, but I can see that Dec 04 16:01:05 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:01:19 Yes... Dec 04 16:01:54 Could it be her body is storing fat to feed Emil? Dec 04 16:02:23 No... no it turns out we're both idiots... Dec 04 16:02:38 Right? Dec 04 16:02:57 Maybe you -will- be an idiot come prophets mass... Dec 04 16:03:27 wait... is Molly -pregnant-?! Dec 04 16:03:42 * Morgan nods a little, watching him carefully Dec 04 16:04:22 * Edward puts the sword and glass on the table before opening his arms Dec 04 16:04:40 * Morgan looks immensely relieved, moving to hug him Dec 04 16:04:48 My deepest congratulations to you, my brother! Dec 04 16:05:04 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:05:24 We're waiting for the quickening to tell anyone but HeinzHarold, Claudia and you... Dec 04 16:05:45 * Edward nods, patting his back Dec 04 16:05:57 I know how badly you wanted this Dec 04 16:06:08 * Morgan nods, letting go and picking up his glass Dec 04 16:06:52 * Edward looks genuinely pleased, picking up his glass Dec 04 16:07:07 A toast then, to the next Koertig heir Dec 04 16:08:06 * Morgan raises his glass, murmuring 'to family' before sipping the whiskey Dec 04 16:08:23 * Edward does likewise Dec 04 16:08:35 This one is incredible! Dec 04 16:08:49 Should be, its bloody expensive Dec 04 16:09:01 * Edward nods, smiling warmly Dec 04 16:09:09 Perfect for the occasion Dec 04 16:09:12 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:09:14 I thought so Dec 04 16:09:42 This explains why she looks so happy! Dec 04 16:09:54 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:10:00 Indeed. Dec 04 16:14:20 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 04 16:21:23 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 04 16:21:28 Should be, its bloody expensive Dec 04 16:21:28 * Edward nods, smiling warmly Dec 04 16:21:28 Perfect for the occasion Dec 04 16:21:28 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:21:28 I thought so Dec 04 16:21:30 This explains why she looks so happy! Dec 04 16:21:32 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:21:34 Indeed. Dec 04 16:22:06 She is not too afflicted with the tiredness and sickness? Dec 04 16:22:28 well... she was... when it occurred... Dec 04 16:22:40 * Molly nods Dec 04 16:23:04 * Molly is now known as Edward Dec 04 16:23:21 when is the child due to arrive? Dec 04 16:23:56 According to the Nieblungen, who appeared unbidden to congratulate us... September Dec 04 16:24:23 * Edward nods then says “September?! that’s very soon” Dec 04 16:24:28 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:24:31 Yes, it is Dec 04 16:25:31 How is that possible?! That makes three months? Dec 04 16:26:33 Four Dec 04 16:26:57 Four?! *he looks at Morgan* how long have you known? Dec 04 16:27:28 * Morgan smiles Dec 04 16:28:12 Thats where the idiocy comes in... we figured it out on Wednesday. Dec 04 16:29:19 Two days ago?! Dec 04 16:29:27 * Morgan nods, sipping the whiskey Dec 04 16:29:40 Yeah... Dec 04 16:29:43 yes, you are idiots! Dec 04 16:30:24 Told you. We've been waiting for her course to return to normal, which takes a few months after stopping the herbs... each month, it didn't happen... we just assumed they hadn't left her body yet... Dec 04 16:31:12 She wasn't sick at all, she felt a bit queasy but assumed it was because she was tired which was put down to the long days cementing trade agreements... Dec 04 16:31:29 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:32:56 What I asked was if you could envision two more Prophets Masses with no babies, not Do you want to have two babies by Prophets Mass, brother *he grins* Dec 04 16:33:44 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:34:18 Still haven't quite gotten my head around it. Father will think I lied to him a few days ago, but... we'll work it out Dec 04 16:34:26 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:35:07 That happened very quickly after we got His Grace to free you! Dec 04 16:35:15 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:35:34 I'll have to convince him of our ignorance to it... I don't want it to seem like we'e played him Dec 04 16:35:42 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:35:59 It will be hard for anyone to believe your stupidity Dec 04 16:36:12 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:36:22 Most of them, I don't care... but him... Dec 04 16:36:48 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:37:07 When will the quickening be? Dec 04 16:37:22 Could be any day now Dec 04 16:38:24 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:39:07 We’re going to have children within six months of each other... Dec 04 16:39:16 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:39:20 Yes, we are Dec 04 16:39:27 * Edward smiles Dec 04 16:39:34 Mother will be delighted Dec 04 16:39:44 She's going to be over the moon Dec 04 16:39:49 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:40:33 she is *He sips his drink* This I was not expecting! Dec 04 16:40:58 No... but then... two days ago I was not expecting to be saying it Dec 04 16:41:07 * Edward smiles Dec 04 16:41:15 Did you faint when she told you? Dec 04 16:41:34 * Morgan chuckles Dec 04 16:41:38 I told her. Dec 04 16:42:18 How did that come about? *he sits back down* Dec 04 16:42:38 * Morgan sits down, picking up a bit of fruit Dec 04 16:44:19 I was dreaming... I got told to wake up and, basically, listen with my magic... I've discovered I can sort of feel heat sources, and that includes people... and while lying behind Molly it occurred to me her belly felt firmer, so I had a... a magic listen, as it were, and could sense, feel, something there. I was so surprised I practically fell off the bed Dec 04 16:45:23 * Edward chuckles Dec 04 16:45:43 You’d had no inkling at all?! Dec 04 16:46:04 No, none. I'd had a few dreams where it featured but I assumed it was paths or wishful thinking Dec 04 16:47:01 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:47:08 how did you tell her? Dec 04 16:47:55 I told her she should check herself with her magic... I should explain I have a peculiar... talent... I can smell when someone is pregnant... I said she smelled different and after some wrangling, she agreed to and discovered it herself Dec 04 16:48:18 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:48:30 she’s had no inkling either? Dec 04 16:48:41 No, she thought the herbs still affected her Dec 04 16:49:04 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:49:18 Was she deeply surprised? Dec 04 16:49:49 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:49:51 utterly Dec 04 16:50:06 * Edward smiles Dec 04 16:50:20 You’re both thrilled though? Dec 04 16:50:40 Oh absolutely Dec 04 16:50:47 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:50:52 It’s good news Dec 04 16:51:00 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:51:02 It absolutely is Dec 04 16:51:09 We haven't told Varick yet Dec 04 16:53:25 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:53:43 I will keep your secret. Has Molly checked all is well? Dec 04 16:53:54 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:54:02 Ten fingers and toes, strong heart... Dec 04 16:54:09 * Edward smiles Dec 04 16:54:26 Do you know what the baby will be? Dec 04 16:54:38 A baby. Dec 04 16:54:44 * Edward smiles Dec 04 16:54:57 I respect you wanting to keep it to yourselves Dec 04 16:55:03 * Morgan smiles Dec 04 16:55:09 I'm just being an ass. Its a boy Dec 04 16:55:17 * Edward grins Dec 04 16:55:26 A boy! Wonderful! Dec 04 16:55:59 It makes the far future much more settled already Dec 04 16:56:04 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:56:27 Yes it does. A nobleman wants an heir and a spare immediately Dec 04 16:57:25 * Morgan nods Dec 04 16:58:31 Father will be deeply relieved I think Dec 04 16:58:43 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:58:50 You are getting old, brother Dec 04 16:59:04 Young enough to be saving the world thanks Dec 04 16:59:19 * Edward nods Dec 04 16:59:46 I hope so Dec 04 17:01:09 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 04 17:01:37 The Nieblungen have come to the conclusion we should stop trying to stick to the paths and just live our lives Dec 04 17:01:55 * Edward nods Dec 04 17:02:20 It sounds like life has its plans for you regardless Dec 04 17:02:38 * Morgan nods Dec 04 17:02:41 It does rather doesn't it Dec 04 17:03:11 * Edward laughs “Four months, brother. You conceived in Graben” Dec 04 17:03:36 * Morgan nods Dec 04 17:03:51 Yeah... about three days after stopping the herbs... Dec 04 17:04:32 * Edward shakes his head in wonderment “So long ago” Dec 04 17:04:43 * Morgan nods Dec 04 17:04:53 Yeah. I still cant get my head around it Dec 04 17:05:06 Are -you£ nervous? Dec 04 17:05:29 This isn't my first child you know... yes, I'm bloody terrified Dec 04 17:05:55 * Edward nods solemnly Dec 04 17:05:58 I know. Dec 04 17:06:44 * Morgan looks at Edward seriously Dec 04 17:06:46 Stop that Dec 04 17:07:51 * Edward nods Dec 04 17:08:38 We move forward, always. Dec 04 17:08:49 * Edward nods Dec 04 17:09:56 I wouldn’t have let Mina go if she was increasing Dec 04 17:10:47 Most dangerous person on Theah... she wanted to be here to help us through the next few days but I refused... Mina needs her. Dec 04 17:11:37 * Edward nods slowly Dec 04 17:13:41 Is she planning to tell Mimi? Dec 04 17:22:24 I was going to ask you actually... Dec 04 17:23:41 * Edward nods, sipping the whiskey Dec 04 17:24:06 You believe the quickening will be soon but so will our conception? Dec 04 17:24:49 The quickening happens around the four month mark so its any time now... and you will hold your baby together in your arms in February, so that stands to reason Dec 04 17:25:52 * Edward nods, smiling Dec 04 17:26:05 Maybe it is best to wait Dec 04 17:26:29 * Morgan nods Dec 04 17:26:32 I'll let her know Dec 04 17:28:06 * Edward nods Dec 04 17:28:33 Mimi will be happy for you, but it will be better if I am there to support her Dec 04 17:28:39 * Morgan nods Dec 04 17:28:43 agreed Dec 04 17:30:19 * Edward nods Dec 04 17:30:35 There are children everywhere it seems! Dec 04 17:30:48 * Morgan chuckles Dec 04 17:30:50 Oh yeah Dec 04 17:32:37 It’s a shame Molly has had to go, I imagine you’re still celebrating it Dec 04 17:33:00 * Morgan blushes, nodding Dec 04 17:33:05 Yes... I miss her terribly Dec 04 17:35:35 * Edward nods Dec 04 17:35:47 I am sorry Dec 04 17:36:22 Its necessary. I'm hoping it'll make Mina's meeting Florrie and Alice a little easier for her Dec 04 17:37:05 * Edward nods Dec 04 17:37:29 As do I. The prospect of it going badly wears at my conscience Dec 04 17:37:56 * Morgan nods Dec 04 17:38:03 Perhaps in a month or so it'll be easier for her... Dec 04 17:55:02 * Edward has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Dec 04 18:38:27 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 04 22:13:34 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 04 22:14:50 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 04 22:15:05 * Molly is now known as Edward Dec 04 22:15:27 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:15:27 I am sorry Dec 04 22:15:27 Its necessary. I'm hoping it'll make Mina's meeting Florrie and Alice a little easier for her Dec 04 22:15:27 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:15:27 As do I. The prospect of it going badly wears at my conscience Dec 04 22:15:29 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:15:31 Perhaps in a month or so it'll be easier for her.. Dec 04 22:16:07 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:16:27 That is not the time we have. I need to lead her through this Dec 04 22:17:03 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:18:43 * Edward sips his drink Dec 04 22:18:50 How is your own ship? Dec 04 22:19:03 Sailing happily Dec 04 22:19:12 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:20:02 Your Co-Captain is not becoming more of a First Officer now her mind is elsewhere? Dec 04 22:21:22 Its funny... its been shifting a little for a while... the big issues we still work together but, unless its something of enormous importance, I am the one sailing... at least, thats how it feels to me Dec 04 22:22:43 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:23:59 interesting... that wasn’t what you wanted. Your Co-Captain was that to take the tiller when you were unable to see your course Dec 04 22:26:11 That is still the case... though I am more... comfortable reaching out for advice Dec 04 22:26:20 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:26:50 So if she does that, what has changed to make her more your First Officer instead? Dec 04 22:27:35 Primarily, she defers to me... she'll tell me if something bothers her or she disagrees, but it is my decision ultimately. Dec 04 22:28:16 We are still of one mind... but I am aware that I must be seen to be in control... Dec 04 22:28:45 * Edward nods, smiling “it’s not just a performance though?” Dec 04 22:29:16 I don't think so... I don't think its as... drastic a change as you imagine though. Dec 04 22:31:16 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:31:35 Her work in Capperlucia didn’t disrupt that dynamic then? Dec 04 22:32:21 Oh completely. I had to be her first officer... it was... interesting Dec 04 22:32:32 * Edward smiles Dec 04 22:32:44 what was that like? Dec 04 22:34:55 You don't realise how much work it is, supporting the captain... Dec 04 22:35:46 is it? Dec 04 22:35:55 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:36:48 Giving that support so they have the confidence in themselves to do what must be done... helping them work their way through problems... Dec 04 22:37:12 That is what wives usually do. It is in their natures Dec 04 22:37:33 Having seen the society in Capperlucia, I don't think its that simple Dec 04 22:37:55 did you find it difficult then? Dec 04 22:38:31 At times... being dismissed so easily was difficult... and that sort of thing is ingrained here... Dec 04 22:39:02 It sounds frustrating Dec 04 22:39:11 immensely Dec 04 22:39:26 how did you fill your time? Dec 04 22:40:21 Spent some time climbing, letting Varick play with other children there... we visited an island where a dragon lives and I got up close and personal with one Dec 04 22:42:39 yes, I recall, but in the quiet time, what did you do? You just waited for your wife to have time for you? Dec 04 22:43:22 *what she’d often done when she was there was nap, fall asleep unexpectedly, or want to be intimate* Dec 04 22:43:50 She napped a lot... whether she wanted to or not actually, but we know why now Dec 04 22:43:59 * Edward chuckles Dec 04 22:44:15 That was more frustrating, or more concerning? Dec 04 22:44:54 A little concerning, but you know how exhausting negotiating can be, particularly with the weight of the expectation she had on her Dec 04 22:45:43 * Edward nods I wouldn’t have enjoyed playing second fiddle Dec 04 22:46:10 It was rather eye opening... its given me a new appreciation for Molly, and mother particularly Dec 04 22:46:25 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:46:42 Something good came from it at least Dec 04 22:47:09 * Morgan gets the dragon scale out, putting it on the desk in front of Edward Dec 04 22:47:29 A lot of good came from it I think. We became so much closer, it was like a catalyst for it Dec 04 22:47:57 Things have become easier and closer? Dec 04 22:48:09 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:48:48 I've become, in many ways, more relaxed, more... settled in myself Dec 04 22:49:01 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:49:33 I am pleased for you both. You deserve a happy union together Dec 04 22:49:44 Its been a lot of work getting to it Dec 04 22:51:01 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:51:29 You are perhaps now at the right place to have conceived? Dec 04 22:51:44 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:51:47 I think so, yes Dec 04 22:52:32 * Edward nods Dec 04 22:53:14 I will talk to Molly also when I see her. I have a close relationship with my Little Sister Dec 04 22:54:00 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:55:27 * Edward sips the whiskey, leaning back in the chair Dec 04 22:56:04 As I am not to see my daughter tonight, what are we doing? Drinking? Playing Billiards or darts? Dec 04 22:57:13 Alice wishes to talk to you, but... I don't know if thats going to be over dinner or privately... but my games room is available... though you'd best be very good at Billiards to beat her... Dec 04 22:57:33 * Edward smiles Dec 04 22:58:10 I have spent many many weeks here when it was Dekker’s house. I am passable at Billiards, but not a patch on DeeDee Dec 04 22:58:46 Maybe he'll be able to beat her.... Not a one of us can Dec 04 22:59:48 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:00:05 Perhaps we’ll wager on them Dec 04 23:00:12 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:00:16 I've not played darts yet Dec 04 23:00:51 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:01:10 I am competent at that. How are you liking the house? Dec 04 23:02:23 It still feels like I'm wearing someone else's clothes... I've only started putting my personal touches on this room so far Dec 04 23:03:38 * Edward looks around it Dec 04 23:03:59 is that one of my cups? Dec 04 23:04:09 Yes, it is Dec 04 23:04:31 That’s quite a large collection Dec 04 23:05:12 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:05:25 There is a cup from each place that has meaning for me Dec 04 23:06:31 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:08:39 What more do you intend to do to it? Dec 04 23:09:56 My old sword is going to hang -there-, my zweihander behind me... I have my desk coming from Sudlachenburg, my rank piping is up -there-. I want to change the colour of our bedroom. Dec 04 23:10:47 Do you have Dekker’s old room? Dec 04 23:11:12 Pinkish one with the bathroom Dec 04 23:11:24 Diana’s old room then Dec 04 23:11:29 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:11:42 Varick and Emil have Dekker's room then, the other side of the dressing room Dec 04 23:12:17 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:12:23 they had one each Dec 04 23:12:42 It was complicated for them Dec 04 23:13:16 * Edward sips his drink “I suppose if you have to go half-mast to find your wife, through your private dressing room is better than down the hall” Dec 04 23:13:51 * Morgan smirks slightly Dec 04 23:14:28 I hope your housekeeper has not assigned Mina her own room? Dec 04 23:15:26 She and I worked through the plans together... Mina is in with you. I contemplated putting Potts in the nursery purely for the amusement of it Dec 04 23:15:57 * Edward chuckles Dec 04 23:16:21 He’s in Freiburg at the moment, he’s out his mistress over again Dec 04 23:16:47 * Morgan rolls his eyes Dec 04 23:17:22 * Morgan swears Dec 04 23:17:27 Dammit, I forgot Hannalore Dec 04 23:17:45 Forgot her for what? Dec 04 23:18:27 Sebastian requested we find space for someone he is courting... its Hannalore. She wasn't on the list so we've not planned anywhere for her Dec 04 23:18:59 * Edward groans Dec 04 23:19:37 wh did you accept?! Dec 04 23:19:56 Because... he's family and I didn't know it was her Dec 04 23:20:22 Why does he want to be involved with her? Dec 04 23:21:03 Because he doesn't know any better. They met and got along. You know how it goes Dec 04 23:21:11 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:21:50 I hope he wises up quickly. What happened to the man... Federest? Dec 04 23:22:13 They had become too different... you can't stand in the same stream twice Dec 04 23:22:36 * Edward drinks a bit more Dec 04 23:22:43 After all that upset... Dec 04 23:23:19 But it was so very dramatic... Dec 04 23:23:46 yes, well. It hurt my family. Dec 04 23:24:28 I don't recall Potts being that bothered by it Dec 04 23:25:18 He liked her quite a bit. Enough to take a ball for her Dec 04 23:25:43 The one that could have killed my wife... I recall. Dec 04 23:25:54 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:26:09 I occassionally still have nightmares of that even now Dec 04 23:27:05 I will always be grateful for what he did in the forest... but she could've been killed because of him. Dec 04 23:27:14 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:27:24 I know, I have seen that Dec 04 23:28:32 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:29:43 he’s interested in an acquaintance of Mina’s now Dec 04 23:30:27 Oh? I don't imagine that'll sit well with Mina if his behaviour hasn't changed Dec 04 23:31:10 It makes little odds, she has chosen to do a full two years of mourning, and her husband died only six months ago Dec 04 23:31:37 Anyone I might have heard of? Dec 04 23:33:57 I doubt it, Her name is Yessika Sant-Klar, her husband was Freiarr Breislandau. Tiny Freiarrdom in Heilgrunde near the mountains Dec 04 23:34:19 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:34:39 Oh, yes, I know them well, the Freiarr liked to be called Brian Dec 04 23:35:41 * Edward watches him Dec 04 23:35:49 I never heard him called that Dec 04 23:35:58 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:36:30 Breislandau was quite a mouthful, he decided Brian was easier and quicker Dec 04 23:37:13 I didn’t know them well, but Mina did Dec 04 23:38:08 * Morgan smiles Dec 04 23:38:39 No, I've never heard of them Dec 04 23:38:50 You’re an ass. Dec 04 23:39:03 Yes... but you believed me Dec 04 23:39:09 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:39:48 only because I do not know her myself. She missed the wedding as it was too soon afterwards Dec 04 23:40:16 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:40:41 It is understandable. Dec 04 23:41:32 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:42:34 We will see. She is committed virtuously to her mourning, and he has an attraction to women off-limits to most men Dec 04 23:43:25 That is problematic Dec 04 23:43:34 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:44:15 I have already advised him to leave her well alone Dec 04 23:45:14 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:46:50 The Sant-Klars’ and Zench’s family have been allies for generations. His Father had hoped for a match once her mourning was done Dec 04 23:47:31 Think we rather scuppered that Dec 04 23:47:46 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:48:17 Choice words were said, but careful ones. No one wants to insult His Grace Dec 04 23:49:44 No that would be... ill advised Dec 04 23:49:58 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:50:09 Quite Dec 04 23:51:21 * Morgan sighs Dec 04 23:51:24 It was worth it Dec 04 23:51:33 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:51:54 They are happy, though she is driving him even madder than before Dec 04 23:52:01 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:52:08 That surprises me so very little Dec 04 23:52:12 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:52:29 They have -chaperones-. Dec 04 23:53:18 well... she -is-, technically, a princess... Dec 04 23:53:27 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:54:18 His Father said that as they were going to marry, she would be given all the dignity and respect any young woman would be in advance of her marriage Dec 04 23:54:53 They have accepted what must happen? Dec 04 23:55:12 What part of it? Dec 04 23:55:43 I don't imagine Heidi will be converting... Dec 04 23:56:16 That is still, unfortunately, squarely in my lap to negotiate Dec 04 23:56:50 Could threaten to have them both convert to Avalonian or Capperlucian faith... Dec 04 23:57:20 I have considered whether to threaten an entirely secular union Dec 04 23:57:34 * Morgan chuckles Dec 04 23:57:46 Funny how different we are yet come to similar ideas.... Dec 04 23:57:59 * Edward nods Dec 04 23:58:22 It is a ball ache I do not need Dec 04 23:59:06 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:59:11 I'm sorry this weighs on you so Dec 04 23:59:34 it’s my duty