**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Dec 28 00:49:39 2023 Dec 28 00:49:39 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 28 21:02:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 28 21:26:31 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 28 21:27:12 *they continue chatting about what Varick has been doing, and what Molly has been doing. Emil waves the rattle around* Dec 28 21:27:12 * Morgan gently strokes Varicks hair while they talk Dec 28 21:27:12 * Molly watches them both fondly Dec 28 21:27:12 We are looking forward to getting home to you, very much Dec 28 21:27:12 * Morgan nods Dec 28 21:27:15 As are we Dec 28 21:29:05 V: Have you bought me anything, Mama? Dec 28 21:29:30 * Molly smiles “Yes I have... clothes.” Dec 28 21:29:45 V: Clothes?! I don’t want clothes, Mama! Dec 28 21:30:00 Cant be running around naked lad Dec 28 21:32:38 V: *he sighs. Molly just smiles at Morgan* Dec 28 21:33:04 What were you hoping for Varick? Dec 28 21:33:49 V: Toys Dec 28 21:35:35 You've got toys Dec 28 21:38:50 V: But new toys, Vati Dec 28 21:39:01 * Morgan smiles, sipping his coffee Dec 28 21:39:12 * Molly smiles, kissing Emil’s crown Dec 28 21:39:27 There might be something like that... Dec 28 21:39:43 * Morgan tilts his head a little, watching her questioningly Dec 28 21:41:58 something for the lake Dec 28 21:42:56 Already got water for the lake Dec 28 21:46:23 * Molly smiles Dec 28 21:46:35 No new water for the lake I’m afraid Dec 28 21:47:31 *Emil flings the rattle, and it hits the corner of the mirror, knocking it Dec 28 21:47:53 * Morgan winces, drawing a sharp breath Dec 28 21:50:50 * Molly manages to get her hand between it and the surface Dec 28 21:51:01 phew! that was lucky! Dec 28 21:51:06 That was close Dec 28 21:52:36 * Molly stands it back up fully Dec 28 21:52:43 It was, wasn’t it! Dec 28 21:52:50 V: Naughty Emil! Dec 28 21:53:33 He's just excited Dec 28 21:55:31 V: He nearly broke it Dec 28 21:55:54 I know but he didn't mean to. He's just so happy to see you Dec 28 21:56:37 V: I would be in trouble, Vati Dec 28 21:57:26 Would you? Did you get in trouble for breaking the vase in Innesbruck? Dec 28 21:59:05 V: No Dec 28 21:59:50 Accidents happen... its only an issue if you're being careless, isn't it Dec 28 22:01:34 V: But he was being careless Dec 28 22:02:02 He's not as able as we are to control his actions... he's still learning how to do that Dec 28 22:03:56 *Varick sighs* Okay Dec 28 22:04:21 * Morgan ruffles the boys hair Dec 28 22:05:33 * Molly holds a wriggling Emil close Dec 28 22:05:39 How are the others? Dec 28 22:05:48 * Morgan nods Dec 28 22:06:02 Edward has had Florrie for the morning on his own, it went well it seems Dec 28 22:07:00 * Molly nods Dec 28 22:07:11 he must be pleased... Dec 28 22:07:17 * Morgan nods Dec 28 22:07:21 He is, yes Dec 28 22:07:58 * Molly nods slowly, watching Morgan’s expression Dec 28 22:08:13 you must be delighted too? Dec 28 22:08:31 * Morgan nods a little Dec 28 22:08:33 It is good Dec 28 22:08:58 * Molly nods Dec 28 22:09:11 good... how is Alice? Dec 28 22:09:48 She's alright Dec 28 22:11:05 * Molly nods Dec 28 22:11:11 And Heinzharold? Dec 28 22:11:40 * Morgan nods Dec 28 22:11:46 Looking forward to having his girl back Dec 28 22:11:55 * Molly nods Dec 28 22:12:05 you are similar? Dec 28 22:12:10 * Morgan nods Dec 28 22:12:14 Absolutely I am Dec 28 22:13:59 V: we are coming to get you, Mama! Dec 28 22:14:36 * Morgan closes his eyes briefly Dec 28 22:14:45 HeinzHarolds going to bring Varick to get you Dec 28 22:15:37 * Molly smiles Dec 28 22:15:43 from Baden? Dec 28 22:16:27 * Morgan nods Dec 28 22:17:11 That’s wonderful! Dec 28 22:18:59 Graf Maubourg has loaned us his old carriage and horses until ours is ready Dec 28 22:19:07 * Molly smiles Dec 28 22:19:21 is it good, have you driven it? Dec 28 22:19:37 Varick crashed it into a whale Dec 28 22:22:42 * Molly frowns Dec 28 22:22:54 Varick was driving? Dec 28 22:23:16 *Varick laughs* Dec 28 22:23:38 I rather think the whale is the important part of that statement... Dec 28 22:25:29 Oh! yes, I see *she laughs* Dec 28 22:29:07 Its a nice enough carriage, it'll do the job Dec 28 22:29:36 * Molly nods, smiling Dec 28 22:29:55 Perhaps we can take a little drive when I am home Dec 28 22:30:11 We can probably find time Dec 28 22:32:30 * Molly nods, smiling at him “I’d like that “ Dec 28 22:34:09 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Dec 28 22:34:49 *Molly and Varick chat a little while longer, until she says* I should go. Will I see you tonight, my love? Dec 28 22:35:32 If you would like, my love Dec 28 22:38:26 * Molly nods “ten? Potts is coming to dinner” Dec 28 22:40:25 * Morgan nods Dec 28 22:40:28 Alright blossom Dec 28 22:43:52 * Molly nods “I’ll look forward to it” Dec 28 22:44:19 * Morgan nods Dec 28 22:44:21 Me too love Dec 28 22:44:51 V: Bye Mama, I love you Dec 28 22:45:05 * Molly smiles “I love you too, Mauschen” Dec 28 22:45:55 I love you blossom. I'll see you later Dec 28 22:46:31 * Molly waves Emil’s hand, making him chuckle Dec 28 22:47:13 Byebye Emil Dec 28 22:48:27 * Molly blows them a kiss before covering the mirror Dec 28 22:48:42 * Morgan covers his mirror, putting it away Dec 28 22:48:55 *Varick sighs* I wished they were home Dec 28 22:49:02 * Morgan nods Dec 28 22:49:22 I know... Day after tomorrow, and you'll be too busy to think about it tomorrow Dec 28 22:51:50 * Molly nods Dec 28 22:51:54 * Molly is now known as Varick Dec 28 22:51:59 I have to pack! Dec 28 22:52:13 * Morgan nods Dec 28 22:52:20 Yes, you best had Dec 28 22:54:55 /me goes running off to do so Dec 28 22:55:08 * Morgan sighs, finishing his coffee Dec 28 23:02:24 *He feels like he goes through the motions that afternoon and evening, children eating, bathing, bed, a half hour walk around with Ballard, then preparing for dinner. The meal goes smoothly. Edward and Alice no longer seem to be at all flirty, HH talks a lot about the building. This time seems to be going slowly as he sits with the three of them in the drawing room, drinking whiskey Dec 28 23:02:31 * Varick is now known as HH Dec 28 23:02:38 How was yer wife? Dec 28 23:04:32 Fine... looking forward to being home now Dec 28 23:04:50 * HH nods Dec 28 23:04:53 Inga okay? Dec 28 23:05:05 * Morgan nods Dec 28 23:05:10 She'd have said if she wasn't Dec 28 23:07:35 * HH nods Dec 28 23:07:39 Babe okay? Dec 28 23:09:37 * Morgan nods Dec 28 23:09:46 Damn near broke the mirror Dec 28 23:11:01 damn Dec 28 23:11:42 Varick let slip about you going to fetch them Dec 28 23:12:45 ah shit Dec 28 23:12:57 E: Heinzharold is going to collect them? Dec 28 23:13:12 * Morgan nods Dec 28 23:13:26 Taking Varick with him, spending a night in Baden or near about... Dec 28 23:15:33 E: *he nods* very well Dec 28 23:15:44 $wasn’t asking for permission $ Dec 28 23:16:35 $No. I'll ask him what his problem is at some point$ Dec 28 23:17:56 $he’s just a dickhead?$ Dec 28 23:18:12 $that is a possibility$ Dec 28 23:19:44 $family trait$ Dec 28 23:20:04 $Well, you are quite a dickhead, so it could be$ Dec 28 23:20:51 $bollocks$ Dec 28 23:22:10 * Morgan smiles slightly, sipping his whiskey Dec 28 23:23:53 A: I was saying to Edward that I think it is going well with him and Florrie Dec 28 23:24:34 * Morgan nods Dec 28 23:24:43 It certainly looked that way when I could see them from the roof Dec 28 23:25:33 E: She is an enthralling child Dec 28 23:26:30 * Morgan nods Dec 28 23:27:35 A: *she smiles* She’s very lucky to have a father and uncle that love her Dec 28 23:27:59 She’s got a Heinzharold too. Some sorta distant cousin Dec 28 23:28:45 And before long, grandparents who will adore her Dec 28 23:29:52 A: I hope so Dec 28 23:34:03 E: Mother will be very keen, I think Dec 28 23:35:02 I'm certain of it Dec 28 23:36:02 * HH nods Dec 28 23:36:14 They’re gonn be batty over Emil too Dec 28 23:37:16 Most likely, yes Dec 28 23:40:02 *They chat about the baptism now just over a week away, and finally it gets to ten to ten* Dec 28 23:40:37 Right, I'm going to retire Dec 28 23:41:14 * HH nods Dec 28 23:41:20 I’ll walk up with ya Dec 28 23:41:39 * Morgan nods, bidding Edward and Alice goodnight before taking his glass toward his bedroom Dec 28 23:42:28 * HH does likewise Dec 28 23:42:51 You taking that trap down? Dec 28 23:43:05 * Morgan nods Dec 28 23:43:17 I was going to do it tomorrow... but I'm not willing to risk it Dec 28 23:43:29 * HH nods Dec 28 23:43:34 Good luck, man Dec 28 23:44:44 * Morgan nods Dec 28 23:44:48 Suspect I'll need it Dec 28 23:45:50 * HH nods Dec 28 23:46:12 ya know where I am. We both got extra bed space if ya need Dec 28 23:46:33 * Morgan nods Dec 28 23:46:35 Thanks man Dec 28 23:47:40 * HH pats his shoulder Dec 28 23:47:44 night man Dec 28 23:47:54 * Morgan nods, squaring his shoulders Dec 28 23:47:56 G'night Dec 28 23:49:02 * HH goes down toward his room Dec 28 23:49:09 * Morgan goes into his own room