**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Dec 8 12:30:01 2023 Dec 08 12:30:01 * dans9 (~dans9@192.168.1.228) has joined Dec 08 12:30:23 * dans9 has quit (Quit: Leaving) Dec 08 22:26:25 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 08 22:27:18 * HH puts a hand on the back of his neck, quietly saying “it’s okay, kid” Dec 08 22:27:18 * Morgan lets out a few deep, slow breaths before letting go Dec 08 22:27:18 talk to me, man Dec 08 22:27:18 * Morgan sits in a chair Dec 08 22:27:18 I didn't think it'd be that hard... seeing them together Dec 08 22:27:21 * HH nods Dec 08 22:27:23 yeah, it’s surreal as hell Dec 08 22:27:25 * Morgan nods, scowling Dec 08 22:28:39 * Molly is now known as HH Dec 08 22:29:10 Bound to bring up a lotta feelings Dec 08 22:29:52 * Morgan nods, sighing heavily Dec 08 22:32:31 mebbie it’s time to pull back a little? Dec 08 22:33:24 How? Dec 08 22:36:25 Let them get to know each other a bit, spend time with Varick Dec 08 22:37:13 * Morgan sighs, nodding Dec 08 22:38:40 No sign o’ Molly being around? Dec 08 22:40:38 Not last I looked Dec 08 22:41:20 damn. Mebbie leave her a note an’ set a time, man. She always seems to help you make sense of things Dec 08 22:43:49 * Morgan shrugs Dec 08 22:43:57 Maybe. I've already made sense of this Dec 08 22:44:21 wanna share? Dec 08 22:45:05 It doesn't matter... I've served my purpose in this Dec 08 22:48:08 You did a good thing, man. More than I woulda done Dec 08 22:50:48 I did what was required. Dec 08 22:51:33 by whom? Dec 08 22:51:53 Fate, apparently Dec 08 22:53:59 why? Dec 08 22:54:33 I dunno. I thought it best for Florrie to know her father, her family Dec 08 22:55:50 * HH nods Dec 08 22:56:06 her life’s gonna be much more full of love and safety, man Dec 08 22:56:52 * Morgan nods Dec 08 22:58:04 Yeah, it is Dec 08 22:58:21 Mostly just feeling left behind? Dec 08 22:59:31 A bit. Partly I found it hard seeing the little girl mine should have grown to be stood by the man that took her from me... Dec 08 23:00:12 * HH hugs him again Dec 08 23:09:09 shit, man Dec 08 23:09:23 * Morgan nods, leaning against him Dec 08 23:11:39 it’s fucking shitty, and it’s not fair Dec 08 23:11:53 * Morgan nods Dec 08 23:11:55 Yeah Dec 08 23:15:43 Gotta try to focus on what’s coming next. You, Molly, three boys. Only other option is to go and lamp him, but you won’t feel good after Dec 08 23:15:56 No, I won't Dec 08 23:17:15 He’s probly feeling pretty shitty right now too Dec 08 23:17:24 Reckon? Dec 08 23:18:22 wouldn’t you? You get this awesome kid who finally wants to be with you, but look at th’ fucking cost, man. Dec 08 23:19:03 And he's down there dealing with that alone Dec 08 23:20:09 * HH nods Dec 08 23:22:09 His wife’s a hundred odd miles away, an’ unlike you he doesn’t even have her full support with all this. His parents still don’ really agree with what he did, and his friends don’t even know he has a kid at all. Only person he’s got is the man whose life he destroyed. Dec 08 23:22:41 * Morgan frowns Dec 08 23:22:45 I don't like that Dec 08 23:22:56 Don’t like what? Dec 08 23:23:10 Any of that... that he's alone Dec 08 23:25:05 * HH nods Dec 08 23:25:14 Tough times Dec 08 23:25:26 * Morgan nods, backing up Dec 08 23:27:02 * HH nods “hang out here for Varick, yeah?” Dec 08 23:27:12 Hmm? Dec 08 23:29:09 want me to stay s you can go see him? Dec 08 23:29:20 * Morgan sighs heavily Dec 08 23:29:22 Better had Dec 08 23:31:06 Up to you, man Dec 08 23:31:39 I'll be ashamed of myself if I don't. It doesn't do to avoid that which makes us uneasy Dec 08 23:33:28 * HH nods Dec 08 23:33:39 yep Dec 08 23:34:30 * Morgan nods, squaring his shoulders, squeezing HeinzHarolds arm and leaving the room, going straight to Edwards and knocking Dec 08 23:35:41 * HH is now known as Edward Dec 08 23:35:49 yes? Dec 08 23:36:04 Open the door Dec 08 23:36:42 * Edward comes to open the door. He looks a little red around the eyes Dec 08 23:37:10 * Morgan pushes him back into the room, kicking the door shut as he grabs Edward and hugs him hard Dec 08 23:37:31 * Edward hugs him so tightly it’s almost painful Dec 08 23:38:01 * Morgan puts his face to his brothers shoulder, speaking quietly, slowly Dec 08 23:38:04 Its alright... Dec 08 23:38:22 No, it is not. It’s not alright at all. Dec 08 23:38:58 * Morgan puts his hand to Edwards neck, holding him firmly Dec 08 23:39:26 No, its not. I'm finding it hard Dec 08 23:39:44 * Edward nods Dec 08 23:40:01 It’s hard. Dec 08 23:40:06 * Morgan nods Dec 08 23:40:10 Its not fair Dec 08 23:40:52 * Edward shakes his head, voice rough “No. I don’t deserve her.” Dec 08 23:43:08 * Morgan swallows hard Dec 08 23:45:01 That isn't for you to decide Dec 08 23:46:38 * Edward nods, his shoulders shaking a little as he silently sobs with his face on Morgan’s shoulder Dec 08 23:47:38 * Morgan gives in, doing the same Dec 08 23:49:18 * Edward stays like this for several minutes Dec 08 23:50:59 * Morgan quietens before speaking again Dec 08 23:51:09 You're not going to do anything stupidly noble are you? Dec 08 23:51:40 * Edward sniffles Dec 08 23:51:43 like? Dec 08 23:52:20 Like... telling people what happened in some misguided attempt to atone... Dec 08 23:53:07 * Edward shakes his head Dec 08 23:53:42 No. It would only damage Graben, and in turn Sudlachenburg, and not truly easy my conscience Dec 08 23:54:25 And you're not going to tell mother... or Alice... or your friends... Dec 08 23:55:53 What good would that do? I would only be asking them to hate me as I presently hate myself Dec 08 23:58:24 And you're not going to do anything that would... take yourself out of the picture... Dec 08 23:59:07 * Edward shakes his head Dec 08 23:59:49 And hurt you, Mina, Alice, Florrie, our parents even further than I already have?