**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Dec 19 00:03:01 2023 Dec 19 00:03:01 * Kassel nods Dec 19 00:03:36 Yes, but Graf Maubourg gives funds to the holy mother church that allows it to provide these things on a grand scale Dec 19 00:05:35 Your point? Dec 19 00:07:57 When we no longer have a Vaticine Graf, then what? Dec 19 00:08:21 * Morgan nods Dec 19 00:08:43 It is not just my actions you are concerned about but the loss of support from your mother church... Dec 19 00:10:29 The loss of financial support to the church’s charitable endeavours, but yes, we will be pitied by the wider Vaticine order Dec 19 00:10:56 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Dec 19 00:11:19 It will be a difficult line to walk... Dec 19 00:12:17 * Kassel nods Dec 19 00:12:51 I have wondered what Graf Maubourg and His Grace were thinking. Dec 19 00:13:39 * Morgan sighs Dec 19 00:13:50 I see Dec 19 00:17:17 Forcing a Grafdom that has long stayed true to the holy mother church to accept a change to Objectionist after everything that was suffered seemed short-sighted. I have prayed on it many hours Dec 19 00:19:31 Nevertheless, that is the change you are being asked to accept... Dec 19 00:20:07 * Kassel nods Dec 19 00:20:46 It is. I pray it will not bring more strife Dec 19 00:21:50 That is rather down to the people... I have already started working to ensure the objectionist Freiarrs and their people realise that I will tolerate no reprisal actions emboldened by the change. Dec 19 00:24:06 * Kassel nods Dec 19 00:24:18 The Vaticine people will not take well to that Dec 19 00:24:44 No... nor will I. I will not be seen to be allowing such action Dec 19 00:27:23 * Kassel nods Dec 19 00:30:20 There was enough death and misery Dec 19 00:30:43 Yes, there was. I don't want a return to that Dec 19 00:32:05 * Kassel nods Dec 19 00:32:17 I am in agreement Dec 19 00:32:59 * Morgan sighs Dec 19 00:34:57 I had hoped we could make more progress today Dec 19 00:37:01 to what, your Excellency? Dec 19 00:37:38 To gaining your trust in my intentions for a start Dec 19 00:39:14 I don’t distrust you. I do not know you. Dec 19 00:40:44 I wish to change that... I want you to be able to trust me, and my intentions, and work with me toward them. I don't want to be adversarial with anyone Dec 19 00:42:09 * Kassel nods Dec 19 00:42:38 Nor do I Dec 19 00:43:14 So... what say we work together to overcome the difficulties you can see on the horizon Dec 19 00:44:49 * Kassel nods, smiling Dec 19 00:44:55 I can do that Dec 19 00:45:07 * Morgan nods Dec 19 00:46:29 I'm not going to make promises that I don't know I can keep. I will look into the cost and ramifications of continuing Graf Maubourg support of your churces charitable endeavours, both financially and politically. Dec 19 00:47:32 * Kassel nods Dec 19 00:47:38 Thank you Dec 19 00:48:34 I will of course be looking into the same for the objectionist church. Equity is important. Dec 19 00:49:42 * Kassel nods Dec 19 00:50:04 There was a truce, and that is how He obviously wishes us to live now Dec 19 00:53:48 * Morgan nods Dec 19 00:54:43 Those that do not wish to honour that truce, on the objectionist side, will be discouraged, and any actions of reprisal will be dealt with Dec 19 00:56:06 * Kassel nods Dec 19 00:56:13 that is reassuring to hear Dec 19 00:58:29 I'm going to have a lot of work getting the people and clergy onside... I would appreciate your help in that Dec 19 00:59:45 * Kassel nods Dec 19 01:00:09 I was not expecting you to hold these views and plans Dec 19 01:00:17 No? Dec 19 01:02:13 I expected you would arrive in Gottkirchen wanting to overturn everything we hold dear Dec 19 01:05:02 Now of course you just have to decide if what I have said is true or if I'm selling snake oil Dec 19 01:05:56 Most people do not get lies past me Dec 19 01:08:49 * Morgan nods Dec 19 01:09:14 I would not even try... aside from the fact I am not a liar, there's something fundamentally wrong about lying to a man of the cloth Dec 19 01:09:25 * Kassel nods Dec 19 01:09:50 Most can’t Dec 19 01:10:13 * Morgan nods Dec 19 01:10:27 So... now you've had a little insight into who I am... how would you suggest we proceed? Dec 19 01:11:22 Exactly as I said. Write a letter introducing yourself and what you hope to do Dec 19 01:11:38 * Morgan nods Dec 19 01:12:02 I will do so... I would like some more... personal advice... Dec 19 01:12:25 * Kassel nods Dec 19 01:12:35 personal, and not spiritual? Dec 19 01:12:53 * Morgan sips his coffee Dec 19 01:13:43 A friend is to wed... she is estranged from her family and has asked me to give her away... her husband to be is Vaticine, so she must convert... Dec 19 01:14:56 * Kassel nods Dec 19 01:15:11 from Objectionist? Dec 19 01:15:41 Avalonian actually... Dec 19 01:18:22 * Kassel nods Dec 19 01:18:29 what help is it you seek? Dec 19 01:19:17 What pitfalls I might encounter... giving away someone to another faith might raise a few eyebrows... Dec 19 01:20:04 * Kassel shakes his head Dec 19 01:22:51 It is not a role we ask only members of the holy mother church to undertake. The only thing to be mindful of is that when the ceremony is concluding and it is time for communion, you should not partake in that, though you may receive the blessing from the priest Dec 19 01:24:41 Something to discuss with the priest ahead of time then Dec 19 01:25:50 All you need to do is cross your arms when you kneel, this is how we know to give the blessing but not the Eucharist Dec 19 01:26:36 * Morgan nods Dec 19 01:26:39 I didn't know that Dec 19 01:27:44 * Kassel nods Dec 19 01:28:17 it is uncommon but not rare Dec 19 01:28:37 * Morgan nods Dec 19 01:31:04 Thank you for the advice... is there anything you wish to ask me? Dec 19 01:33:21 No, your Excellency Dec 19 01:33:38 * Morgan nods Dec 19 01:33:48 If you think of anything, please send word Dec 19 01:36:37 * Kassel nods Dec 19 01:36:48 To the Hafenlohr estate? Dec 19 01:36:54 * Morgan nods Dec 19 01:36:58 That is my home, yes Dec 19 01:38:56 * Kassel nods, standing Dec 19 01:39:05 Thank you for your visit Dec 19 01:40:38 * Morgan stands, offering his hand once more Dec 19 01:41:29 * Kassel shakes it Dec 19 01:41:40 A peaceful sabbath to you, your Excellency Dec 19 01:41:55 And to you... my apologies for interrupting yours Dec 19 01:43:47 * Kassel shakes his head, seeing him out “I am often interrupted by parishioners” Dec 19 01:45:01 * Morgan nods, thanking him for his time before heading out of the garden and whistling to Xantha Dec 19 01:46:02 *Xantha seems to have been helping himself to an apple from the Priest’s tree* Dec 19 01:46:24 * Morgan pushes him away before hauling himself into the saddle Dec 19 01:46:28 Come on, lets go home Dec 19 01:48:15 *Xantha seems more than happy to, thundering along the quiet route Dec 19 01:51:26 * Kassel has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 19 02:51:15 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 19 11:56:17 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 19 17:51:41 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 19 18:07:42 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 19 18:17:59 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 19 18:18:56 A peaceful sabbath to you, your Excellency Dec 19 18:18:56 And to you... my apologies for interrupting yours Dec 19 18:18:56 * Kassel shakes his head, seeing him out “I am often interrupted by parishioners” Dec 19 18:18:56 * Morgan nods, thanking him for his time before heading out of the garden and whistling to Xantha Dec 19 18:18:58 *Xantha seems to have been helping himself to an apple from the Priest’s tree* Dec 19 18:19:00 * Morgan pushes him away before hauling himself into the saddle Dec 19 18:19:04 Come on, lets go home Dec 19 18:19:06 *Xantha seems more than happy to, thundering along the quiet route Dec 19 18:20:42 *Xantha is a bit tetchy with the grooms, meaning Morgan has to do it himself. When he gets inside, the clock in the hall says Quarter after four, and the portrait Edward did of Molly looks lovely in the afternoon light* Dec 19 18:21:44 * Morgan stops to look at it a little while before muttering "I wish you were here" Dec 19 18:22:56 * Molly is now known as Mondel Dec 19 18:23:09 * Mondel , the head butler, appears behind him Dec 19 18:23:13 Me, my Lord? Dec 19 18:23:22 * Morgan nods towards the painting Dec 19 18:23:23 her Dec 19 18:23:35 * Mondel looks up at it Dec 19 18:23:59 The Duchess is a fine woman, my Lord Dec 19 18:24:17 * Morgan nods Dec 19 18:24:20 I have been very lucky Dec 19 18:27:24 * Mondel nods, smiling Dec 19 18:27:54 It is Wednesday her Excellency is due home? Dec 19 18:27:59 * Morgan nods Dec 19 18:28:05 Aye it is Dec 19 18:31:08 * Mondel nods “A house is never quite a home when the heart of it is not there” Dec 19 18:31:27 No... no I suppose not Dec 19 18:33:43 Anything I can do for you, my Lord? Dec 19 18:34:19 Are the others still out in the grounds? Dec 19 18:37:12 * Mondel nods “yes, my Lord” Dec 19 18:37:40 I suppose I'd best join them then Dec 19 18:41:05 * Mondel inclines his head Dec 19 18:41:56 * Morgan nods to him, heading outside and slowly walking towards the tree he expects them to be near Dec 19 18:44:18 *Varick and Florrie are playing catch. Edward and Alice are sat on a blanket. She has a sun hat on, he’s on his side propped on an elbow. They’d make a handsome little family Dec 19 18:44:48 * Morgan watches them for a moment, walking slowly toward the children Dec 19 18:46:13 * Mondel is now known as Varick Dec 19 18:46:26 * Varick sees Morgan, then throws the ball to him Dec 19 18:46:54 * Morgan catches it before throwing it back Dec 19 18:49:47 Are you staying now? Dec 19 18:50:10 * Morgan nods Dec 19 18:50:11 I think so Dec 19 18:52:17 * Varick smiles, throwing it as far as he can Dec 19 18:53:39 * Morgan watches the ball sail through the air Dec 19 18:55:22 F: fetch, Ballhead! Dec 19 18:59:39 * Morgan nods, going after it Dec 19 19:00:31 now you have to throw Dec 19 19:00:59 * Morgan nods, throwing it back Dec 19 19:04:41 *the children are happily playing like this with him, Edward and Alice still talking quietly. Ballard comes running over when Morgan is starting to think about their tea time being due Dec 19 19:05:51 * Morgan crouches to greet the dog, fussing him Dec 19 19:09:19 *The children do likewise. HH comes over too Dec 19 19:09:23 * Varick is now known as HH Dec 19 19:09:28 hey man Dec 19 19:09:35 hey Dec 19 19:12:55 howya doin? Dec 19 19:13:11 * Morgan shrugs, looking at the dog Dec 19 19:14:47 * HH nods Dec 19 19:14:56 Reck’n we better feed them Dec 19 19:15:17 * Morgan nods Dec 19 19:15:19 yeah Dec 19 19:17:48 *the kids go n with Ballard at their heels, and Alice and Edward follow slowly behind him and HH Dec 19 19:18:08 wann try that again? Hey kid, what’s wrong? Dec 19 19:18:19 * Morgan glances at him Dec 19 19:18:43 Edward can't take any sort of criticism without getting snarky and nasty. Dec 19 19:19:13 * HH nods Dec 19 19:19:32 he’s always been an ass like that Dec 19 19:19:51 Problem is, it puts me in a place I don't want to be Dec 19 19:22:34 wassat then? Dec 19 19:23:25 It puts me in a place where my reaction is cruel Dec 19 19:25:45 what’s he bein a dick about? Dec 19 19:27:28 He got in a pissy that Mina was worried about what was going on here... she asked him to say something unreasonable. I told them they need to start being honest and just deal with the situation... he said they are so I listed several things they're not being honest about. He says "I see. My marriage must be quite the disappointment to you" Dec 19 19:28:50 And all I could think of, screaming in my brain was 'no, Edward, it was -my- marriage that was a disappointment to you, remember?' Dec 19 19:29:29 * HH nods Dec 19 19:29:37 Yep, that’ll do it Dec 19 19:29:48 I didn't say it... but my god did I want to Dec 19 19:32:52 * HH nods Dec 19 19:33:12 Generally you’ve tried to let it go, but sometimes it comes right on back up Dec 19 19:33:27 Yeah... Dec 19 19:38:19 Yer not wrong though, their marriage is gonn implode if they don’t sort their shit out Dec 19 19:39:15 * Morgan nods before shrugging Dec 19 19:39:20 Thats their problem now Dec 19 19:41:10 * HH nods Dec 19 19:41:21 we got our own marriages to tend, man Dec 19 19:41:53 He doesn't want my help, he can go bleat to someone else about it Dec 19 19:43:41 * HH nods Dec 19 19:44:48 Let him fuck it up how he pleases. You an Molly did enough hard work just to get them together again. They wanna squander that, it’s their issue Dec 19 19:45:10 * Morgan nods Dec 19 19:45:23 We worked so hard to get to where we are... I can feel it slipping away again Dec 19 20:06:03 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 19 20:18:23 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 19 20:18:52 Let him fuck it up how he pleases. You an Molly did enough hard work just to get them together again. They wanna squander that, it’s their issue Dec 19 20:18:52 * Morgan nods Dec 19 20:18:52 We worked so hard to get to where we are... I can feel it slipping away again Dec 19 20:19:30 * Molly is now known as HH Dec 19 20:20:30 Happens with siblings though. Love mine, but have had some bad spells where we’ve proper fallen out for a while Dec 19 20:20:41 * Morgan nods, sighing heavily Dec 19 20:22:40 torn between helping him and wanting to tell him to do one? Dec 19 20:23:03 * Morgan shrugs Dec 19 20:23:10 I'm... leaning toward the latter Dec 19 20:23:40 but also lamentin not being as close? Dec 19 20:23:54 * Morgan nods Dec 19 20:24:03 I just have to a accept it Dec 19 20:26:57 * HH nods Dec 19 20:27:09 gotta just see how it all shakes out Dec 19 20:27:43 * Morgan shrugs again, glancing behind them Dec 19 20:30:44 *Alice and Edward are walking much further back, looking serious* Dec 19 20:31:16 * Morgan pulls a face, trying to listen Dec 19 20:34:45 E: -and that is what I want. I hope she would one day come to love Florrie as I do, but all I am asking is for her to try to support me in my duty to my daughter, and not be antagonistic Dec 19 20:35:38 * Morgan rolls his eyes, looking forward again Dec 19 20:37:48 wassup? Dec 19 20:38:34 Doesn't matter Dec 19 20:40:19 * HH nods Dec 19 20:40:33 I hear Molly’s off to the opera tonight Dec 19 20:40:37 * Morgan nods Dec 19 20:40:57 Apparently so... with Potts. I hope he appreciates what will happen to him if he puts her in danger again Dec 19 20:43:00 * HH nods Dec 19 20:43:33 That was way too close for comfort, for us and the universe Dec 19 20:43:42 * Morgan nods Dec 19 20:43:56 I'll flay him alive if he ever puts her in that sort of situation again Dec 19 20:47:09 * HH nods Dec 19 20:48:15 serve him right too. Not much she can’t fix, but not if she’s unconscious Dec 19 20:49:13 * Morgan nods Dec 19 20:54:27 sounds prett6 noble and boring to me Dec 19 20:54:53 I'm more fond of orchestras than opera Dec 19 20:57:32 Rather be havin a good sing-song in a tavern or on deck Dec 19 20:58:30 * Morgan nods Dec 19 21:01:26 I enjoy that... Dec 19 21:02:24 We could do that, man. Kempten has two taverns, Maggie’s here for Varick. Why don’t we go out, like olden days? Dec 19 21:03:05 I'll think about it... Dec 19 21:07:03 got someone better to hang out with?! *he grins* Dec 19 21:08:53 More that I've got to think about how it will affect things... I don't want the people thinking I'm going to barge in and take over... Dec 19 21:11:45 * HH nods Dec 19 21:11:57 yeah Dec 19 21:16:28 *They get indoors, and Frau Arendt intercepts him* Dec 19 21:16:39 * HH is now known as Arendt Dec 19 21:17:13 Do you have a moment, my Lord? it’s about the room arrangements Dec 19 21:17:58 * Morgan nods Dec 19 21:17:59 Of course Dec 19 21:20:22 Stick Ma and Ruth in together, they won’t care Dec 19 21:20:37 * Arendt glances at Morgan a moment Dec 19 21:20:59 Figured they'd want to stay at an inn rather than dealing with the nobles Dec 19 21:23:57 HH: *he shrugs* whatever, man. They’re easy Dec 19 21:24:21 * Morgan nods, looking to Frau Arendt Dec 19 21:26:23 In your office, my Lord? Dec 19 21:26:35 * Morgan nods, heading in that direction Dec 19 21:30:50 * Arendt gets her book out when they are in there Dec 19 21:31:22 Dresden asked that I look to fit in Mannfred and Diana, as well as a woman named Hannalore? Dec 19 21:31:38 * Morgan nods Dec 19 21:31:47 And HeinzHarolds mother and sister as it turns out Dec 19 21:35:13 * Arendt nods, looking at the book Dec 19 21:35:52 I suggest we move some people out to the servants cottage, if you think that acceptable? Dec 19 21:36:17 I am loathe to disrupt them Dec 19 21:40:25 it won’t be much bother just for a few nights, my Lord. But both taverns in Kempten have rooms too Dec 19 21:41:05 I will find a way to repay the staff for the disruption Dec 19 21:44:33 * Arendt smiles Dec 19 21:45:14 Half a day off is what they’d probably like, once everything is back in order Dec 19 21:46:20 * Morgan nods Dec 19 21:46:21 At least Dec 19 21:47:39 * Arendt nods Dec 19 21:48:46 I would suggest moving the bachelors there, many of those boys are quite rowdy when they get together Dec 19 21:49:00 * Morgan nods Dec 19 21:49:06 I was thinking similar, yes Dec 19 21:53:26 Perhaps Potts, Zench, Witts, DeeDee, then Sebastian Rosenkrantz and James Schulz? They are all of an age? Dec 19 21:54:15 They are but... I don't think. James would suit their revelry Dec 19 21:56:24 * Arendt looks down the list Dec 19 21:56:55 I wouldn’t suggest letting Heidi out there with them... Dec 19 21:58:05 Ah, no... Dec 19 22:00:32 What about... Walder? Dec 19 22:01:09 * Morgan rubs his forehead Dec 19 22:01:23 I'm not... sure... Dec 19 22:03:24 * Arendt nods Dec 19 22:09:04 We could move Heinrich and Hildegarde, Theresa, and Walder to the cottage... That gives three smaller rooms, one for Hannalore, one for Heinzharold’s family, and then Mannfred and Diana in the other? Dec 19 22:09:43 * Morgan closes his eyes for a moment before nodding Dec 19 22:09:46 Yes, alright Dec 19 22:10:25 * Arendt nods. I would suggest swapping David and Martha, and the Rosenkrantzs, so that we group the parties together Dec 19 22:11:02 * Morgan nods Dec 19 22:11:04 Good idea Dec 19 22:14:31 * Arendt nods Dec 19 22:14:42 There won’t be any unexpected guests? Dec 19 22:14:59 * Morgan tilts his head, smiling slightly Dec 19 22:15:06 If I knew, they would not be unexpected Dec 19 22:16:08 * Arendt nods, smiling Dec 19 22:16:47 I will get this in order, my Lord Dec 19 22:17:30 * Morgan nods Dec 19 22:17:34 Thank you, Frau Arendt Dec 19 22:20:48 I hope her Excellency is pleased with the arrangements when she returns Dec 19 22:21:23 I'm sure she will be... if not, we'll say it was all my idea Dec 19 22:21:25 * Morgan winks at her Dec 19 22:22:54 * Arendt smiles Dec 19 22:23:01 Yes, my Lord Dec 19 22:23:50 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 19 22:23:54 Was there anything else? Dec 19 22:26:14 The confirmation came that the carriage makers will begin this week, Graf Maubourg intends to call on you tomorrow Dec 19 22:26:49 He's certainly getting out and about again... Dec 19 22:29:21 * Arendt nods Dec 19 22:29:36 This’ll be his third visit, won’t it? Dec 19 22:30:04 * Morgan nods Dec 19 22:30:07 Indeed it will Dec 19 22:32:09 I suppose we’ll see a lot of him until you take over? Dec 19 22:33:12 I imagine so... I'm intending to get his guidance until then Dec 19 22:35:33 * Arendt nods Dec 19 22:36:04 I’ll leave you to your afternoon, my Lord Dec 19 22:36:26 Thank you, Frau Arendt... your help is invaluable as always Dec 19 22:39:58 * Arendt smiles, bobbing a curtesy before going Dec 19 22:40:21 * Morgan sits quietly for a few minutes before going back to find the others Dec 19 22:44:12 *The children are in the nursery parlour with Alice, eating their tea Dec 19 22:45:24 Just you, Alice? Dec 19 22:47:32 * Arendt is now known as Alice Dec 19 22:47:41 I’m afraid so *she smiles* Dec 19 22:48:04 Surprises me... Dec 19 22:51:00 why? Dec 19 22:51:15 Figured Edward would be helping with tea... Dec 19 22:55:28 He wanted to go for a ride Dec 19 22:55:45 I see Dec 19 22:59:13 * Alice nods, drinking some coffee and moving over by the window Dec 19 22:59:24 He’s very burdened Dec 19 22:59:48 Yes, I imagine so Dec 19 23:02:55 I don’t think his wife really understands his relationship with his daughter Dec 19 23:03:39 No, I doubt it. Dec 19 23:05:59 * Alice nods Dec 19 23:06:08 I feel for h8m Dec 19 23:06:18 * Morgan nods Dec 19 23:06:21 It'd be tough not to Dec 19 23:06:31 * Alice nods Dec 19 23:06:43 I wonder if we shouldn’t have come here Dec 19 23:07:13 It is something they would have to work through regardless Dec 19 23:09:24 * Alice nods Dec 19 23:09:36 It’s going to be awkward Dec 19 23:09:54 * Morgan nods Dec 19 23:10:00 Yes, I rather think it will be I'm afraid Dec 19 23:13:14 * Alice nods Dec 19 23:13:29 I hope it doesn’t cause trouble for the baptisms Dec 19 23:14:26 * Morgan nods Dec 19 23:14:30 So do I Dec 19 23:14:56 Would you prefer if I don’t attend? Dec 19 23:16:30 No... you are both family. If others object, it is down to them to keep their mouths closed Dec 19 23:18:11 * Alice nods “It’s tough, but when I see the love Florrie has here, I’m not sorry that you found us” Dec 19 23:18:19 * Morgan nods Dec 19 23:18:26 I'm glad you feel that way Dec 19 23:20:13 do you? Dec 19 23:20:36 Do I what? Dec 19 23:22:09 feel that way too Dec 19 23:22:28 * Morgan nods Dec 19 23:22:32 I do Dec 19 23:23:58 * Alice nods Dec 19 23:24:11 When do you think we should go home? Dec 19 23:25:04 When do you -want- to go home? Dec 19 23:28:50 I don’t want to overstay our welcome, and I could do with seeing Lady Torrington and The Blessing... a few more weeks maybe, to be home by the middle of May? Dec 19 23:29:14 If thats what you want, Alice. But you will always be welcome here Dec 19 23:31:57 You have that big wedding to go to after that anyway Dec 19 23:33:26 * Morgan nods Dec 19 23:33:42 Nothing for me to do with that, mind... just turn up, eat their food... Dec 19 23:34:30 It’s four days travel each way for you, isn’t it? Dec 19 23:34:50 Something like, yes Dec 19 23:36:57 * Alice nods Dec 19 23:37:48 But before that you’re going to be in Sudlachenburg for the birth of your first in-laws’ babies? Dec 19 23:38:15 * Morgan nods Dec 19 23:38:21 And my cousins son's baptism Dec 19 23:40:27 * Alice nods Dec 19 23:40:43 will we be welcome in Sudlachenburg, or should we go sooner? Dec 19 23:42:12 My first in laws have already said they will not want to see either of you, but I think that sentiment is isolated to them. My mother is hoping to show Florrie the gardens Dec 19 23:42:54 * Alice sighs Dec 19 23:43:08 Alright Dec 19 23:43:43 It is painful for them... god knows it was painful for me when I first saw her Dec 19 23:45:11 * Alice nods Dec 19 23:46:05 It’s cruel that the world made such a beautiful girl and no one who should be able to love her easily has been able to. Dec 19 23:52:41 I'm inclined to agree... but we love her all the same Dec 19 23:54:22 * Alice nods, watching Florrie who says “No, Varick! Eat crusts!” Dec 19 23:57:31 It just shows the love we have for her is that much stronger Dec 19 23:59:06 * Alice nods “It’d just be nicer if there wasn’t always so much difficulty for her” Dec 19 23:59:28 Is she seeing any of the difficulty?