**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Dec 23 00:01:30 2023 Dec 23 00:01:30 No, nor do I Dec 23 00:03:47 * Edward nods Dec 23 00:04:18 She is going to always be so far away from me Dec 23 00:04:52 Maybe. Maybe not. Dec 23 00:06:23 * Edward looks around Dec 23 00:06:38 it’s getting light. What does your day hold? Dec 23 00:07:05 I've got Maubourg calling on me at some point... and Molly is going to be speaking to Varick at four Dec 23 00:09:26 * Edward nods Dec 23 00:09:52 Alice has suggested I spend time with Florrie alone Dec 23 00:10:08 How do you feel about that? Dec 23 00:12:10 Both pleased that she feels Florrie is ready and nervous Dec 23 00:13:10 Don't take this wrong but... you're going to fuck up, get it wrong, have her be wilful and defiant... might even be tears... Dec 23 00:14:16 So I should not? Dec 23 00:15:12 Oh, no, thats just being a parent or caring for a child... its entirely normal, but now you're prepared and don't need to have that conversation with yourself where you ask what you're doing wrong, if you're rubbish at it... Dec 23 00:17:52 * Edward nods Dec 23 00:18:03 You think I should do it then Dec 23 00:18:13 * Morgan nods Dec 23 00:19:01 You'll come out of it wrung out, convinced you've messed it all up... but later all will be well... just remember her challenging behaviour is not something she can control Dec 23 00:20:02 * Edward nods Dec 23 00:20:08 Alright then Dec 23 00:20:37 * Morgan finishes his coffee Dec 23 00:20:57 Have a coffee half an hour before taking her and try to nap for twenty minutes Dec 23 00:22:07 * Edward nods Dec 23 00:22:23 I will leave you to your dog walk then, brother Dec 23 00:22:41 * Morgan nods Dec 23 00:22:46 I'll see you at breakfast Dec 23 00:24:15 * Edward nods, turning to go before suddenly turning back and hugging him Dec 23 00:24:38 * Morgan holds him tightly for a moment before letting him go Dec 23 00:26:30 * Edward inclines his head before going Dec 23 00:27:13 * Morgan concentrates on the Nieblungen, setting off with the dog toward the treelike Dec 23 00:50:33 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 23 01:30:49 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 23 10:29:09 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 23 15:11:51 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 23 15:58:13 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 23 17:10:54 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 23 17:11:58 * Edward nods, turning to go before suddenly turning back and hugging him Dec 23 17:11:58 * Morgan holds him tightly for a moment before letting him go Dec 23 17:11:58 * Edward inclines his head before going Dec 23 17:11:58 * Morgan concentrates on the Nieblungen, setting off with the dog toward the treelike Dec 23 17:12:17 * Molly is now known as Nieblungen Dec 23 17:12:27 * Nieblungen appears after a few minutes Dec 23 17:12:57 * Morgan sits down, leaning against a tree Dec 23 17:13:00 morning Dec 23 17:13:18 * Nieblungen watches the dog warily Dec 23 17:14:02 He's not going to hurt you... unless he's protecting his family Dec 23 17:15:43 * Nieblungen looks away from the curious dog Dec 23 17:15:51 why do you summon us? Dec 23 17:16:00 Things I need to know Dec 23 17:17:43 what things? Dec 23 17:18:07 For a start... why the magic skipped my father and my brother... and if my brothers future children will have magic Dec 23 17:23:26 it does not happen in every offspring. Also your brother and father would not have coped well. Some of the six probably will, but we are not certain Dec 23 17:27:35 * Morgan nods Dec 23 17:28:03 I see... you're not wrong about my brother and father not coping... what about HeinzHarolds children? Dec 23 17:28:30 It is less likely but not impossible Dec 23 17:30:16 okay... that makes sense Dec 23 17:32:32 yes Dec 23 17:32:51 I'm not dreaming of any of the paths... I'm not getting any warnings... Dec 23 17:36:37 no Dec 23 17:37:07 Why? Dec 23 17:39:42 * Nieblungen is silent almost a full minute Dec 23 17:40:11 * Morgan watches it patiently Dec 23 17:41:47 We are uncertain Dec 23 17:42:58 I see Dec 23 17:43:58 Are you preventing them? Dec 23 17:44:24 Me?! If I knew how to do that, don't you think I would have when the really cruel ones were happening?! Dec 23 17:46:26 Are you using the artefact that blocks them? Dec 23 17:46:51 wait... the dreamcatcher works?! It didn't when I tried it in Sudachenburg Dec 23 17:49:43 We do not know Dec 23 17:50:04 * Morgan sighs, nodding Dec 23 17:50:09 alright. I'll find out Dec 23 17:52:02 we foresee no immediate danger Dec 23 17:52:57 Did you foresee the actions of my cousin? The Vesten ship? The ship luring others to their death under the Posen flag? The Skeesnald? Dec 23 17:54:22 Somewhat, no, somewhat, no. Dec 23 17:55:13 Then perhaps your assurances aren't as... reliable as we would like. Dec 23 17:58:42 yes Dec 23 18:00:09 * Morgan nods Dec 23 18:01:04 Alright. I'll see what happens. When the swords are ready, you can leave them in a crate, rather than having to wait for me to call on you Dec 23 18:02:04 what crate? Dec 23 18:02:47 I assume you have access to one... Dec 23 18:03:02 Or you can bring them to me, whichever is easier Dec 23 18:03:17 We will bring them tomorrow Dec 23 18:03:57 * Morgan nods Dec 23 18:04:01 I'll see you in the morning Dec 23 18:06:43 is that all? Dec 23 18:08:19 * Morgan nods, thanking him Dec 23 18:08:59 * Nieblungen steps behind a tree, vanishing. Ballard whines before going to look Dec 23 18:10:21 I know, creepy isn't it Dec 23 18:13:57 *Ballard cocks his leg and pees on the tree* Dec 23 18:14:38 * Morgan laughs, getting up Dec 23 18:14:43 Come on lad Dec 23 18:15:34 *Ballard comes to walk with him* Dec 23 18:16:09 * Morgan finds a stick, once again hurling it ahead of him Dec 23 18:35:39 * Nieblungen has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 23 19:34:50 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 23 20:11:58 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 23 20:13:43 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 23 20:14:48 *Ballard cocks his leg and pees on the tree* Dec 23 20:14:48 * Morgan laughs, getting up Dec 23 20:14:48 Come on lad Dec 23 20:14:48 *Ballard comes to walk with him* Dec 23 20:14:48 * Morgan finds a stick, once again hurling it ahead of him Dec 23 20:15:59 *Ballard enjoys the walk, and full Dawn happens whilst they’re in Morgan’s woods, his own place again, not conditional on his title or the whims of anyone Dec 23 20:16:24 * Morgan slowly makes his way back to the house Dec 23 20:19:16 *Everything seems to be running smoothly* Dec 23 20:19:53 * Morgan goes inside to go and check the mirror Dec 23 20:23:32 *It says: Good morning, my love. I hope your night was a very good one, as mine was, though the lack of your presence in my bed this morning was most painfully trying! I miss you, it’s too much to be borne! I hope to hear from you later. All my love, your desperate, sex-starved wife!” Dec 23 20:24:56 * Morgan smiles, writing a reply "Pleasant dreams again. The Nieblungen seem to think it might be the dream catcher, but that wasn't the case before. Edward and I have spoken and are a little more at ease. I don't know what time Maubourg is coming, but I will ensure Varick at least is here to talk to you at four. Be careful my love." Dec 23 20:26:22 *The boy in question knocks on the dressing room door Dec 23 20:26:46 Come in Varick Dec 23 20:28:16 * Molly is now known as Varick Dec 23 20:28:26 * Varick does, he’s fully dressed Dec 23 20:28:34 what are we doing today? Dec 23 20:29:19 Not a great deal... I've got Graf Maubourg visiting at some point today... Dec 23 20:29:30 * Morgan looks toward the dressing room to see if Maggie has followed him Dec 23 20:33:37 *Maggie is making Varick’s bed* Dec 23 20:33:57 * Morgan lowers his voice Dec 23 20:34:07 I've arranged for you to speak to mama and Emil this afternoon Dec 23 20:35:11 * Varick grins “Yes!” Dec 23 20:35:42 I don't know if I'll be done with the Graf, so I'll ask HeinzHarold to be around just in case Dec 23 20:37:42 Okay, Vati Dec 23 20:38:03 Shall we go get some breakfast? Dec 23 20:40:20 * Varick nods. Ballard goes with them, and the others are already here. Florrie is sat between Alice and Edward, her doll in Edward’s arm whilst she pretends to feed him with a spoon Dec 23 20:41:39 Edward, I'd like a word after breakfast if you would. It'll only take a minute Dec 23 20:44:22 *Edward nods* Of course. Dec 23 20:45:49 * Morgan nods, starting his breakfast Dec 23 20:46:12 $Need a favour$ Dec 23 20:50:43 HH: $sneaking some special mirrror time with your wife?$ Dec 23 20:51:08 $For Varick. Got Maubourg visiting, don't know when, so might need you to sit with Varick to talk to her$ Dec 23 20:51:20 $no problem$ Dec 23 20:51:37 $Also, have some news you might not be thrilled about$ Dec 23 20:52:32 $what?$ Dec 23 20:53:02 $There's a chance, a small one, your kids might have some sort of magic$ Dec 23 20:57:58 $yeah, obviously $ Dec 23 20:58:43 $Hadn't occurred to me$ Dec 23 20:59:44 $We know it could happen $ Dec 23 21:00:16 * Morgan nods slightly, sipping his coffee Dec 23 21:00:23 Florrie... what are you doing today? Dec 23 21:01:03 F: see flowers, eat apples Dec 23 21:01:33 * Morgan nods Dec 23 21:01:37 Sounds like a good day Dec 23 21:06:32 *Florrie nods* I go with Vati to flowers Dec 23 21:06:39 * Morgan nods Dec 23 21:06:44 That'll be nice won't it Dec 23 21:10:25 *Florrie nods. Alice watches Morgan’s reaction* Dec 23 21:11:57 Maybe you can bring me an apple? And one for HeinzHarold? Dec 23 21:13:54 *Florrie shakes her head* No! no Arold apple! Dec 23 21:14:18 Its alright, I'll let him have one Dec 23 21:15:56 *Florrie looks unsure* two apples for Ballhead? Dec 23 21:17:44 Is that alright? Dec 23 21:19:00 F: get apples for Ballhead Dec 23 21:19:10 Thank you sweetheart Dec 23 21:22:03 *When breakfast is finished, HH takes Varick to help build, and Alice takes Florrie to clean up, so he is alone with his brother* Dec 23 21:22:07 * Varick is now known as Edward Dec 23 21:22:15 Yes, Morgan? Dec 23 21:22:32 * Morgan dismisses any remaining staff, waiting til they're alone before speaking Dec 23 21:22:46 I've gone and asked the questions you posed earlier Dec 23 21:25:22 * Edward nods seriously Dec 23 21:25:24 And? Dec 23 21:26:31 Some of yours probably will but they're not certain... Dec 23 21:27:48 * Edward nods, drawing a deep breath Dec 23 21:27:56 Thank you for enquiring Dec 23 21:28:34 Also, they said you and father are too much sticks in the mud to have dealt with it well if you'd had it Dec 23 21:31:16 * Edward frowns Dec 23 21:31:19 they said that?! Dec 23 21:32:08 Well, no, I'm paraphrasing Dec 23 21:32:14 * Morgan smiles Dec 23 21:37:27 * Edward chuckles Dec 23 21:37:29 I see Dec 23 21:38:09 They think you and father both would not have coped well with it Dec 23 21:39:17 * Edward nods Dec 23 21:39:32 I can believe that Dec 23 21:39:44 * Morgan nods Dec 23 21:40:02 Indeed. So... yes, there's a decent chance at least some of yours will have something to deal with Dec 23 21:41:57 * Edward nods Dec 23 21:42:20 We will deal with whatever comes Dec 23 21:42:36 * Morgan nods Dec 23 21:42:40 You're taking Florrie now? Dec 23 21:44:42 * Edward nods Dec 23 21:44:45 I will Dec 23 21:45:12 * Morgan nods Dec 23 21:45:14 Good luck Dec 23 21:46:32 * Edward nods Dec 23 21:46:35 Thank you Dec 23 21:47:06 Would you tell Alice I am not averse to a game of billiards while I wait for the Graf if she feels at a loose end Dec 23 21:48:54 * Edward nods Dec 23 21:48:58 I will do so Dec 23 21:49:17 * Morgan nods, moving to open the door for Edward Dec 23 21:50:12 * Edward goes off to find his daughter Dec 23 21:50:32 * Morgan goes to fetch coffee before heading down to the games room Dec 23 21:54:41 * Edward is now known as Alice Dec 23 21:54:50 * Alice joins him Dec 23 21:55:00 * Morgan smiles Dec 23 21:55:02 hey Dec 23 21:55:43 * Alice smiles Dec 23 21:55:55 Edward said you might like company Dec 23 21:56:30 Only if you're at a loss of something to do... if you'd rather just relax alone... Dec 23 21:58:50 * Alice gets a cue Dec 23 21:59:10 Do you think I’m doing the right thing Dec 23 21:59:51 Letting the two of them have time alone? Dec 23 22:02:55 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:03:07 I know she can be wilful at the moment Dec 23 22:03:44 I told him to expect that... and to feel remarkably like he's done a crap job... Dec 23 22:05:52 * Alice nods, chalking it Dec 23 22:06:01 I’m sure that changes, one day Dec 23 22:06:16 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 23 22:06:28 I'll let you know if I ever notice that to be the case Dec 23 22:08:47 * Alice smiles Dec 23 22:09:02 Please do. Have you been able to talk to Molly? Dec 23 22:09:44 Briefly last night, yes Dec 23 22:10:23 How are they enjoying the trip? Dec 23 22:10:53 Mostly well. Dress fitting and buying today... Dec 23 22:12:03 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:12:15 Having a good day then Dec 23 22:15:29 Mostly I think. I think she's looking forward to getting home though Dec 23 22:15:36 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:15:41 she probably misses you Dec 23 22:17:10 Yeah, maybe Dec 23 22:18:49 You two obviously love each other a lot Dec 23 22:20:45 * Morgan nods Dec 23 22:20:50 That is safe to say I think Dec 23 22:21:56 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:22:21 Has it gotten easier as she’s been away Dec 23 22:27:10 Not especially, no... the bed feels too big and too cold Dec 23 22:27:28 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:27:40 It’s not too long now Dec 23 22:28:18 No... still longer than I'd like Dec 23 22:29:17 * Alice nods, starting the game. But he can tell she has one ear to the door all the time Dec 23 22:29:35 He'll keep her safe Dec 23 22:31:44 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:31:48 He does love her Dec 23 22:31:58 * Morgan nods Dec 23 22:32:01 Yes, he does Dec 23 22:34:13 You must miss Emil too Dec 23 22:34:43 * Morgan nods Dec 23 22:34:47 terribly... Varick does too Dec 23 22:36:01 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:36:24 Florrie has asked where Lee and Eel are *she smiles* Dec 23 22:36:40 * Morgan smiles Dec 23 22:36:51 She's really growing in her confidence Dec 23 22:37:19 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:37:26 thanks to you and the others Dec 23 22:38:30 * Morgan shrugs Dec 23 22:38:44 Don't sell yourself short... it must have felt like an enormous risk Dec 23 22:40:23 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:40:38 I would have run a mile, but I felt I could trust you Dec 23 22:41:00 I wonder why Dec 23 22:41:45 It was just a feeling Dec 23 22:43:30 * Morgan nods Dec 23 22:43:51 I'm glad you didn't run away... when you weren't in Tawstock, I was concerned you'd changed your mind... Dec 23 22:44:52 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:45:06 I could tell you wanted to keep Florrie safe Dec 23 22:45:34 * Morgan nods Dec 23 22:45:55 Hurt like hell seeing her that first time... Dec 23 22:48:15 * Alice nods sadly Dec 23 22:48:38 why didn’t you just sail on? Dec 23 22:49:48 * Morgan scratches his chin thoughtfully Dec 23 22:52:47 When I married Dietlinde, in effect, I gave up my family... my little girl came along and made it... alright. Everything was okay, the sadness I felt at being ostracised was washed away almost completely. When I lost them, my world collapsed. Years later and I'm barely, -finally- starting to heal and I see this little girl, the spitting image of my own. I had to know what was going on. Dec 23 22:52:55 * Morgan sighs Dec 23 22:53:10 Its a character flaw of mine that I struggle to not know... to not understand. Dec 23 22:55:06 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:55:18 What did you -hope-? Dec 23 22:55:30 * Morgan shrugs Dec 23 22:56:07 I don't know. Everything sort of unravelled. For half an instant I wondered if maybe she'd survived but... she'd have been older, bigger Dec 23 22:56:44 * Alice nods Dec 23 22:57:03 Would you have taken her p, if she was mistreated? Dec 23 22:57:39 Do you know the difference between telling the truth and being honest? Dec 23 23:00:27 no Dec 23 23:00:51 * Morgan nods Dec 23 23:01:04 The truth would be if I said... I can set things on fire... Dec 23 23:02:37 * Alice nods Dec 23 23:03:03 Honesty is saying I can start a fire by concentrating on it... Dec 23 23:03:38 * Alice nods Dec 23 23:04:24 The truth in answer to your question would be I would have done what I felt best to protect her... the honest answer is yes, in a heartbeat I've have taken her away Dec 23 23:06:04 * Alice nods Dec 23 23:06:22 Have you ever wished that you had, or had had a good reason to? Dec 23 23:06:34 * Morgan smiles, shaking his head Dec 23 23:07:07 No. This situation is difficult, but she is safe, and loved, and fed... what more could I want for her Dec 23 23:08:28 Not for her, for you. Dec 23 23:10:19 No. If I had wished for an excuse to do that, I would be wishing for her suffering in some way. That is intolerable to me. What sort of man would that make me? Dec 23 23:13:23 I could understand why you’d want to have a girl who looks just like your daughter to adopt as your own Dec 23 23:13:51 I don't think that, as a reason, would be healthy Dec 23 23:14:35 Do you want a daughter next? Dec 23 23:15:27 From a succession point of view, a boy would be better... it'd settle a lot of concern... but I would not complain either way Dec 23 23:19:41 * Alice smiles Dec 23 23:20:11 There’s something about little girls though. I was glad she was a girl Dec 23 23:20:38 I do look forward to having another girl Dec 23 23:20:57 * Alice nods Dec 23 23:21:09 You’re bound to get one if you’re having eight Dec 23 23:21:46 * Morgan nods Dec 23 23:21:50 More than one I reckon Dec 23 23:22:49 * Alice nods Dec 23 23:23:10 It’ll be nice to hear and see your family grow Dec 23 23:23:53 * Morgan nods Dec 23 23:24:19 My family will be relieved Dec 23 23:25:51 * Alice nods Dec 23 23:26:10 Everything is about what you breed and when with noble families Dec 23 23:28:16 * Morgan nods Dec 23 23:34:28 * Alice has quit (Read error: EOF from client)