**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Jan 1 00:00:29 2024 Jan 01 00:00:29 * Morgan sighs again, trying to go back to sleep Jan 01 00:02:24 *He finds himself in Molly’s dream, sat on a comfortable couch in a dress shop. In front of him, curtains are closed Jan 01 00:07:36 * Catherine is now known as Molly Jan 01 00:11:06 * Morgan gets comfortable Jan 01 00:11:44 Oh! I’m not sure about this! Jan 01 00:11:51 No? Jan 01 00:14:14 * Molly pushes the curtain back. What she’s wearing is a white negligee, almost completely sheer, but trimmed with white fur at the neck line and hem Jan 01 00:14:27 Its the fur, right? Jan 01 00:14:41 It’s indecent! Jan 01 00:15:21 Failing to see an issue with that Jan 01 00:15:30 * Molly blushes, smiling Jan 01 00:15:42 you hate the fur? Jan 01 00:16:25 well... what's the point of it? Its not for warmth, so its just... distracting Jan 01 00:16:34 * Molly nods Jan 01 00:16:40 I’ll try something else Jan 01 00:18:19 *the next thing is floor length, a sparkly red satin, but the scooped neck exposes her body down the midline to just below her nave Jan 01 00:18:42 Oh thats nice Jan 01 00:19:04 You do not think it too much on show? Jan 01 00:19:21 Well, if you were wearing it around my parents, yes... Jan 01 00:19:52 * Molly smiles, glancing up and over all the rails to the assistants in the distance Jan 01 00:20:09 I suppose it has some benefits Jan 01 00:20:39 * Morgan nods Jan 01 00:20:41 Indeed Jan 01 00:20:56 ready for more? Jan 01 00:21:22 * Morgan nods Jan 01 00:21:23 Mmhmm Jan 01 00:23:52 * Molly goes and closes the curtains. Several minutes pass before she opens it again. Now her body is criss-crossed with leather straps, lots of skin on show in tiny patches, nipples only just covered, and a small triangle of leather covering her sex. blow that, very high and unusually sheer black stockings fasten on with little clips to the main piece, rather than being tied with ribbons Jan 01 00:24:22 well... that makes quite the impression Jan 01 00:24:30 * Molly nods Jan 01 00:24:41 It’s really something, isn’t it?! Jan 01 00:24:49 * Morgan nods Jan 01 00:24:50 It really is Jan 01 00:25:27 it’s a bit much? Jan 01 00:26:19 uhhh... no. Jan 01 00:26:58 * Molly checks on the staff again before coming to him and kissing him briefly Jan 01 00:27:15 it’s very complicated to get on and adjust! Jan 01 00:27:19 Is it? Jan 01 00:28:15 * Molly turns, showing him all the little metal sliders that make it possible for it to be snug to the curve of her waist and bottom Jan 01 00:29:00 That -does- look complicated Jan 01 00:30:37 * Molly nods Jan 01 00:30:57 imagine all the trouble you’d have getting me out of it! Jan 01 00:31:31 * Morgan nods Jan 01 00:31:37 I imagine that bit is moveable though... Jan 01 00:33:18 * Molly turns with a smile Jan 01 00:33:23 which bit? Jan 01 00:33:44 The bit preventing access... Jan 01 00:35:02 * Molly smiles with mischief Jan 01 00:35:08 I’m not sure where you mean Jan 01 00:35:14 Yes you are Jan 01 00:36:10 * Molly shakes her head Jan 01 00:36:21 I think it’d be better if you showed me Jan 01 00:36:40 * Morgan leans forward, planting a finger firmly against the leather covering her sex Jan 01 00:36:53 * Molly nods, smiling Jan 01 00:37:09 oh yes... now -I- see... do -you- see? Jan 01 00:37:59 * Morgan nods Jan 01 00:38:02 well... feel.... Jan 01 00:58:00 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 01 01:38:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 01 16:10:41 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 01 17:28:24 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 01 17:29:14 I’m not sure where you mean Jan 01 17:29:14 Yes you are Jan 01 17:29:14 * Molly shakes her head Jan 01 17:29:14 I think it’d be better if you showed me Jan 01 17:29:14 * Morgan leans forward, planting a finger firmly against the leather covering her sex Jan 01 17:29:16 * Molly nods, smiling Jan 01 17:29:18 oh yes... now -I- see... do -you- see? Jan 01 17:29:20 * Morgan nods Jan 01 17:29:24 well... feel.... Jan 01 17:30:36 * Molly again glances towards where the distant assistants are, then unhooks the triangle of leather, revealing herself Jan 01 17:30:38 And now Jan 01 17:30:40 ? Jan 01 17:31:24 Yes, now I see Jan 01 17:32:45 * Molly smiles “mmhmm... I dare say if we were very quiet...” Jan 01 17:33:03 Then... what? Jan 01 17:34:15 then you could do much more than feel -or- see... *there’s a single chime of the dawn watch, the one that tells him dawn is an hour away, fifteen minutes before the original one that generally follows* Jan 01 17:37:09 True... Jan 01 17:38:54 * Molly moves to him, kissing him softly. She just smells of Rosewater, not nursing or pregnancy Jan 01 17:39:52 * Morgan sighs contentedly Jan 01 17:40:02 Later, my love, when we have leisure to do whatever we please Jan 01 17:41:00 * Molly smiles a moment before sitting in his lap “Oh, I’m not so sure I can wait that long!” Jan 01 17:41:43 Oh? Jan 01 17:44:12 No, I think I need you too much for that Jan 01 17:44:40 *He hears another chime, and it becomes more difficult to stay in the dream* Jan 01 17:44:54 * Morgan nods Jan 01 17:45:01 Soon, love. Soon. Jan 01 17:45:08 * Morgan kisses her firmly before waking Jan 01 17:46:46 *the room is dark, only the soft snore of the dog for company* Jan 01 17:47:51 * Morgan climbs out of bed, padding into the bathroom to use the toilet before coming back and lighting a candle and getting dressed Jan 01 17:48:24 * Molly is now known as Ballard Jan 01 17:48:42 * Ballard gets up, stretching Jan 01 17:48:58 * Morgan crouches down, fussing the dog gently Jan 01 17:49:06 Alright boy... you want to go for a walk? Jan 01 17:49:37 * Ballard moves to the door Jan 01 17:50:02 * Morgan nods, leading him through the house, fetching his axe before making coffee and taking it outside Jan 01 17:50:30 * Ballard is now known as HH Jan 01 17:51:04 * HH is already outside with coffee. He fussed Ballard when the dog comes to him Jan 01 17:51:06 Hey Jan 01 17:51:29 You're up early Jan 01 17:53:35 Figured I’d be up to see how yer night was Jan 01 17:54:12 * Morgan sighs Jan 01 17:54:16 normal Jan 01 17:56:05 whatcha do with the nightmare trap? Jan 01 17:56:36 Packed it away... Jan 01 17:59:59 An got yer nightmares back? Jan 01 18:00:14 * Morgan nods Jan 01 18:01:42 shit Jan 01 18:02:42 * Morgan shrugs Jan 01 18:03:06 It is what it is. I need you to be on the lookout for a wild boar spooking the horses... probably on your way back Jan 01 18:04:39 * HH nods Jan 01 18:04:46 Wild boar, okay, gotcha Jan 01 18:05:09 Its a bit of a guess, but its the best I've got Jan 01 18:05:26 wassat all about? Jan 01 18:06:09 * Morgan sips his coffee Jan 01 18:06:53 Back at Lady Torrington's... she hadn't disappeared so there'd been a party, as usual... there was a fate witch, told Molly her future... mentioned Alarice, and a long journey and a will boar that spooks the horse Jan 01 18:07:46 * HH nods Jan 01 18:07:56 Okay yeah, could be a warnin then Jan 01 18:08:02 * Morgan nods Jan 01 18:08:05 Yeah Jan 01 18:08:19 Bet you want mad Jan 01 18:08:21 went* Jan 01 18:09:07 well... it was like getting hit in the head, this bloody fate witch harping on about a veisgraf, her being a duchess, two houses by lakes... Jan 01 18:10:45 * HH nods Jan 01 18:11:01 She was goin from yer mistress to yer wife? Jan 01 18:11:34 She wasn't even that then... hell, we weren't even friendly Jan 01 18:13:54 Bit awkward then Jan 01 18:14:23 Oh yeah, very Jan 01 18:14:41 Bet she wasn’ too pleased neither Jan 01 18:16:38 Not really Jan 01 18:17:05 * HH nods Jan 01 18:17:24 You sad about that this morning? Jan 01 18:18:27 * Morgan shrugs Jan 01 18:18:42 I was expecting -something-... its not so bad as I expected Jan 01 18:19:47 * HH nods Jan 01 18:19:50 I’ll take it Jan 01 18:20:17 * Morgan nods Jan 01 18:20:18 yeah Jan 01 18:22:10 Least we get to see our girls tomorrow Jan 01 18:22:19 * Morgan nods Jan 01 18:22:23 yeah Jan 01 18:24:13 * HH nods “can’t be too bad knowing this waiting for em is almost done” Jan 01 18:24:47 * Morgan nods Jan 01 18:25:02 Yeah... pity there's strife coming with them Jan 01 18:26:37 Bit of a rude thing to call yer sister in law Jan 01 18:27:08 You now thats not what I meant Jan 01 18:28:37 Of course, dickhead Jan 01 18:30:04 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jan 01 18:30:50 Gonn be difficult Jan 01 18:30:56 Me nods Jan 01 18:31:01 Oh yeah, definitely Jan 01 18:32:30 Not our problem as much as it is King Eddie’s though Jan 01 18:32:53 * Morgan shrugs Jan 01 18:33:10 Its insidious though Jan 01 18:33:53 got our own situations to worry about, eh? Jan 01 18:34:21 * Morgan nods Jan 01 18:34:22 Yeah Jan 01 18:36:03 Me with tryinna get a home built to get Inga settled in, you tryinna focus on anything but yer wife Jan 01 18:36:12 * Morgan nods Jan 01 18:36:16 Not that that works Jan 01 18:36:54 You’ll be fine if Old Mau doesn’t pop his clogs before October Jan 01 18:37:22 * Morgan nods Jan 01 18:37:27 He's got a while left in him. Reckon Jan 01 18:37:41 * HH sniggers Jan 01 18:37:45 that’s what she said Jan 01 18:43:40 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 01 18:43:53 Nah, you'll be going off in a matter of seconds Jan 01 18:44:23 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 01 18:44:34 * Molly is now known as HH Jan 01 18:44:41 Nah, you'll be going off in a matter of seconds Jan 01 18:46:42 * HH chuckles Jan 01 18:46:58 you seen my wife?! can ya blame me? Jan 01 18:48:05 Can't say I can, no Jan 01 18:49:27 yer gonna be just as bad Jan 01 18:49:48 I doubt it... I suspect certain aspects will be... prevented Jan 01 18:49:58 what? Jan 01 18:50:48 You think she'd allow the entertainment to end so quickly? Jan 01 18:52:07 * HH chuckles Jan 01 18:52:22 oh yeah... oh man, you are so screwed now! Jan 01 18:52:32 I'd say so Jan 01 18:53:11 she’s definitely gonn be the boss now Jan 01 18:53:20 * Morgan snorts Jan 01 18:53:24 I think not Jan 01 18:53:57 man, she can control your dick with her mind! Jan 01 18:55:05 * Morgan shrugs Jan 01 18:56:48 better not expect to see much of you for a few days? Jan 01 18:57:11 Too much to do man Jan 01 18:57:27 story of yer life! Jan 01 18:57:32 * Morgan nods Jan 01 18:57:34 Isn't it Jan 01 18:58:20 get a bit of time waitin for Sascha to drop though? Jan 01 18:58:51 Not much Jan 01 18:59:11 And the good lady says we'll be stopping in Sudlahenburg after Matthias baptism until the babies come Jan 01 19:01:49 * HH groans Jan 01 19:01:51 great Jan 01 19:02:02 Your ma misses you man Jan 01 19:02:47 I'm under the impression that Ruth is going to be getting a new dress or two Jan 01 19:03:48 * HH nods Jan 01 19:04:07 aye. not gonn be easy living with them Jan 01 19:04:25 * Morgan nods Jan 01 19:04:37 Being nagged about when you're going to give your ma grandchildren... Jan 01 19:06:19 yep, an she’s too savvy to not pick up on it Jan 01 19:06:29 * Morgan nods Jan 01 19:06:43 You'll her her feelings if you stay at my fathers... Jan 01 19:06:56 yep that’s impossible Jan 01 19:07:07 * Morgan nods Jan 01 19:08:33 hopefully not for too long Jan 01 19:08:53 no... I reckon she'll twig though Jan 01 19:10:24 Don’t mention twigs an Ma at the same time! Jan 01 19:10:54 No... no that could be berry awkward Jan 01 19:11:05 * HH groans Jan 01 19:11:17 I'd feel a right bumhole if I did that Jan 01 19:11:49 always suspected you felt bumholes, man Jan 01 19:12:00 * Morgan blushes, looking away Jan 01 19:12:16 Strong words from someone who did some tongue fighting with another man Jan 01 19:12:47 * HH laughs “funny how ya rag me for that yet cheer on Claudia snogging Uinise!” Jan 01 19:13:53 * Morgan shrugs Jan 01 19:14:11 If you were -actually- that way inclined, I'd cheer you on... Jan 01 19:17:02 * HH nods Jan 01 19:17:03 yeah Jan 01 19:18:38 But you're not, so... Jan 01 19:19:45 Definitely in the boob camp Jan 01 19:20:12 * Morgan nods Jan 01 19:20:17 Tawstocks blacksmith had boobs Jan 01 19:21:09 * HH chuckles Jan 01 19:21:37 Not nice ones like Inga’s though Jan 01 19:21:48 No... nearly as big... Jan 01 19:23:28 * HH looks shocked Jan 01 19:25:25 I miss my bubbies Jan 01 19:25:29 * Morgan nods Jan 01 19:25:31 I know man Jan 01 19:27:14 what time you want me to leave? Jan 01 19:28:35 * Morgan shrugs Jan 01 19:28:50 Early enough to be able to take it easy, give you some time to look around with Varick Jan 01 19:29:42 Best go after breakfast then Jan 01 19:30:19 Aye... he'll be excited Jan 01 19:31:20 * HH nods Jan 01 19:31:32 you gonn work on the house? Jan 01 19:31:45 Might do... see what's needed Jan 01 19:33:05 * HH nods Jan 01 19:33:12 Gonna be a bit quiet Jan 01 19:33:23 * Morgan nods Jan 01 19:33:31 Yeah... I'll be a fifth wheel Jan 01 19:35:27 * HH nods Jan 01 19:35:42 They don’t seem as attracted anymore Jan 01 19:36:23 No... I noticed that Jan 01 19:37:57 it’s good, right? Jan 01 19:38:06 * Morgan nods Jan 01 19:38:08 Absolutely it is Jan 01 19:38:22 That'd be a ball ache of epic proportions Jan 01 19:39:54 Unless they’re just holdin it in check better? Jan 01 19:40:28 I don't get that feeling from them Jan 01 19:40:41 * HH nods Jan 01 19:40:46 yeah Jan 01 19:45:48 Hopefully that'll be obvious to Mina as well Jan 01 19:46:07 mebbie Jan 01 19:47:02 * Morgan shrugs Jan 01 19:47:04 We'll see Jan 01 19:47:10 * HH nods Jan 01 19:47:19 Varick excited? Jan 01 19:47:57 * Morgan nods Jan 01 19:48:05 He went and packed his things ready to go yesterday Jan 01 19:48:48 * HH nods Jan 01 19:48:57 He’ll be fine, we’ll have a good laugh Jan 01 19:49:18 * Morgan nods Jan 01 19:49:19 I know Jan 01 19:51:58 * HH nods, patting the dog as the dawn comes. Once the sun is up he says Jan 01 19:52:14 right, got a mirror for me to take? Jan 01 19:52:30 Think so. I'll dig it out after breakfast Jan 01 19:54:14 * HH nods Jan 01 19:54:25 I’m gonn go pack then Jan 01 19:54:36 * Morgan nods Jan 01 19:54:39 I'll see you at breakfast Jan 01 19:56:58 * HH pats his shoulder then goes Jan 01 19:57:25 * Morgan hangs around for ten more minutes before going back inside to wake Varick and find a spare mirror Jan 01 19:59:50 *Varick is excited indeed, immediately wanting to gather up his things for the overnight. A spare mirror is found in the drawer his main one is in. Jan 01 20:01:16 * Morgan checks his main one Jan 01 20:02:27 *It says “A hurried good morning to you! I dreamt wonderfully of you, waking too late to do anything about it, and now I must rush to dress and pack. I’ll leave another note to say I’m safely on the ferry. My love, MKxx” Jan 01 20:03:02 "Alright my love, stay safe, the boys will meet you in Baden" Jan 01 20:04:39 *Varick has Hermann under his arm and his boots on. He looks very small to be going overnight, despite the fact he stayed behind in Sudlachenburg during their honeymoon* Jan 01 20:04:45 * HH is now known as Varick Jan 01 20:04:53 I’m ready now, Vati Jan 01 20:07:46 Indeed you are. Lets get breakfast, then we'll get you and HeinzHarold moving Jan 01 20:10:02 * Varick picks at his food, chatting a mile a minute. HH looks pretty excited too. Frau Arendt has packed them a basket which is put inside the coach. HH and Varick stand beside it, everything ready Jan 01 20:10:17 HH: Right man, we’ll see ya tomorrow afternoon Jan 01 20:10:46 * Morgan nods Jan 01 20:10:50 Stay safe, both of you Jan 01 20:11:11 * Varick hugs Morgan Jan 01 20:11:22 I’ll make sure Heinzharold is good Jan 01 20:11:42 * Morgan nods, holding on to him for a few moments Jan 01 20:12:02 Be careful... come back safe, alright? Jan 01 20:12:46 * Varick nods Jan 01 20:12:50 I will Jan 01 20:13:19 * Morgan nods, kissing his crown before letting go Jan 01 20:14:46 *HH hugs Morgan * He’ll be fine, they all will Jan 01 20:15:18 * Morgan nods Jan 01 20:15:24 just... remember the boar yeah? Jan 01 20:17:20 *HH nods* We’re gonn play a special boar-spotting game. Given that I got more experience at it, he gets to do it the special way an listen out for them too Jan 01 20:18:19 * Morgan nods Jan 01 20:18:22 Sounds like fun Jan 01 20:19:50 *HH nods, helping Varick up* Right, see ya, man Jan 01 20:29:30 * Morgan nods, stepping back Jan 01 20:29:33 See you soon Jan 01 20:30:19 *HH gets hauled up, and walks the horses on, Varick waving from the bench beside him* Jan 01 20:30:30 * Morgan waves until they're out of sight Jan 01 20:31:11 *they soon are, and now every single one of his four children are away from him* Jan 01 20:31:50 * Morgan stands in the driveway, scowling hard Jan 01 20:32:30 *For a change, he isn’t interrupted by Molly, Inga, Claudia, or HH, all gone too” Jan 01 20:34:57 * Morgan sighs, going to find the foreman to do some work Jan 01 20:38:56 *The Forman is happy to give him some good hard work. By eleven he is achy and sweaty and his mind is quieted. He sees Florrie playing in the formal garden with Edward, he’s trying to catch her, and she’s laughing Jan 01 20:39:37 * Morgan watches them for a few moments before sighing heavily Jan 01 20:40:39 *The foreman looks over* You made an error? Jan 01 20:40:52 no... no... just... missing my children Jan 01 20:42:11 F: *he nods* Couple of us miss ours too Jan 01 20:42:31 * Morgan nods Jan 01 20:42:46 I... had a daughter, looked just like her *he nods towards Florrie* Jan 01 20:44:43 * Varick is now known as Foreman Jan 01 20:44:45 * Foreman nods Jan 01 20:44:54 that one there is your niece? Jan 01 20:45:08 * Morgan nods Jan 01 20:45:11 Yes,it is Jan 01 20:46:08 * Foreman nods Jan 01 20:46:26 At least you’ve got some family here then Jan 01 20:47:24 For now, yes... but they're a little busy getting acquainted. *he looks round then to his work* Best get on with this Jan 01 20:50:08 * Foreman nods, doing so Jan 01 20:51:22 * Morgan gets back to work Jan 01 20:53:24 *Just before midday Edward comes over, looking him over* Are you coming in for lunch, brother? Jan 01 20:56:01 * Morgan nods, wiping sweat from his face Jan 01 20:56:07 aye Jan 01 20:57:35 E: We will wait to start until you are cleaned up and at the table Jan 01 20:58:10 What a polite way to tell me to go get washed Jan 01 20:59:44 *Edward chuckles* Sorry, I get it from Mother Jan 01 21:01:00 * Morgan nods Jan 01 21:01:07 I'll go get washed Jan 01 21:02:00 * Foreman nods, going towards the garden again Jan 01 21:03:14 * Morgan lets the foreman know where he's gotten to before getting out of the site and going to get washed and changed Jan 01 21:06:42 * Foreman has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 01 22:20:33 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 01 22:23:28 *Edward chuckles* Sorry, I get it from Mother Jan 01 22:23:28 * Morgan nods Jan 01 22:23:28 I'll go get washed Jan 01 22:23:28 * Foreman nods, going towards the garden again Jan 01 22:23:28 * Morgan lets the foreman know where he's gotten to before getting out of the site and going to get washed and changed Jan 01 22:25:17 *The mirror when he checks it says “Eleven: We are all securely on the ferry now. Inga is sharing with Mina, so Emil and I have a cabin to ourselves, though he’ll still sleep in with me, naturally. I am counting down the hours, I am so keen to be home, as is Inga. Mina displays more trepidation, despite wanting to be with Edward. I have done my best to soothe her, but I think I have run through my abilities! I hope you are fine and keeping yourself busy. Jan 01 22:27:21 * Morgan scribbles a reply "Edward has told me he intends to prove his love for her upon her arrival. While he is still downhearted about their argument, he is determined to make things right. I love you, my darling." Jan 01 22:29:10 *There’s no reply before he puts the mirror back away with the wrapped jar and the piece of fabric wrapped in parchment Jan 01 22:29:34 * Morgan sighs, checking his mothers mirror Jan 01 22:32:30 *it says “Dear Boy, I hope all is well. Martha and I will come on the twenty third with your fathers to follow a few days later. We will be staying the night of the twenty second in Innesbruck and should arrive to you before dinner the next day. I have the outfits for the children ready, is there anything else you need, perhaps your uniform? Love from Mother” Jan 01 22:34:22 "Please, mother, the uniform would be useful. I suppose it would be easier for Florrie to get used to you and father separately, and it'll give you chance to see what a wonderful girl she is. I am looking forward to seeing you, after the stress I caused during my visit. I love you" Jan 01 22:35:42 *nothing changes on it* Jan 01 22:36:13 * Morgan packs it away before heading down to the dining room Jan 01 22:38:01 *Florrie is sat on Edward’s lap. He has Wolfie on the table, and it doing a low growly voice* Let me in, little piggie... Jan 01 22:38:09 * Molly is now known as Florrie Jan 01 22:38:20 No! No come in! You go way now! Jan 01 22:38:36 * Morgan smiles, sitting at the head of the table Jan 01 22:39:16 *Edward looks a little embarrassed* There you are... Time to eat, Florrie Jan 01 22:39:27 No! No eat! want Wolfie! Jan 01 22:39:34 * Florrie pours Jan 01 22:39:54 Wolfie wants to eat... Jan 01 22:41:26 Eat pigs! Jan 01 22:41:35 *Edward smiles* Jan 01 22:42:08 * Morgan nods Jan 01 22:42:09 Thats right Jan 01 22:43:34 No food, eat pigs Vati! Jan 01 22:45:31 * Morgan smiles a little sadly, picking at his food Jan 01 22:46:25 E: We have to eat now, princess, but before your nap we will finish the story Jan 01 22:47:02 * Florrie nods a little, and does start to eat, which makes Edward smile. Alice looks a little surprised Jan 01 22:47:27 * Morgan smiles a little at Alice Jan 01 22:49:28 *Edward praises her as they go along, and he manages a good job of eating his own meal even with her on his lap* Jan 01 22:49:34 * Florrie is now known as Edward Jan 01 22:49:53 Are you finding it hard to stay occupied, Morgan? Jan 01 22:50:25 I got a good amount of work done on HeinzHarolds house Jan 01 22:52:00 * Edward nods Jan 01 22:52:31 It is coming along well, they must be keen to move out of your house Jan 01 22:53:09 More keen to move into theirs Jan 01 22:53:57 * Edward nods Jan 01 22:54:12 It is not very big for a Baronet Jan 01 22:54:45 This place isn't very big for a graf or a duke Jan 01 22:55:02 * Edward nods Jan 01 22:55:27 It will be a squeeze to fit in all your guests Jan 01 22:55:34 * Morgan nods Jan 01 22:55:37 Its taken some doing Jan 01 22:55:59 * Edward nods Jan 01 22:56:12 A: Are you excited about the baptisms? Jan 01 22:56:37 * Morgan shrugs Jan 01 22:57:00 Yes and no. Its going to be a lot of socialising and politics... something I've never been particularly good at Jan 01 22:57:23 It s a good opportunity for advancement Jan 01 22:58:55 Yes, I know... bt I don't have to like it Jan 01 22:59:19 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:00:10 It will require much patience and gently handling Jan 01 23:01:14 * Morgan shrugs, sipping his coffee Jan 01 23:01:54 * Edward and Alice share a glance before returning to eating Jan 01 23:02:10 Spit it out... Jan 01 23:02:57 The situation is delicate, the two of them *he looks at Alice and Florrie* and Society, as well as my friends Jan 01 23:04:28 What about your friends? Jan 01 23:04:55 DeeDee is the only one who knows. Jan 01 23:07:31 You have discussed your options, I assume Jan 01 23:08:00 What op-... Perhaps we should discuss this in private Jan 01 23:08:25 * Morgan nods Jan 01 23:08:27 Very well Jan 01 23:09:44 Once I have put Florrie for her nap? We are both at a loose end in Quiet Hour Jan 01 23:10:00 * Morgan nods Jan 01 23:10:07 I believe you wanted to inspect something as well... Jan 01 23:11:32 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:11:35 Yes Jan 01 23:13:20 * Morgan nods, eating Jan 01 23:13:58 * Edward takes Florrie and Wolfie upstairs after the meal. It’s odd having no children to put for a nap himself, and there’s no Maggie in their rooms either Jan 01 23:14:38 * Morgan arranges coffee, before sitting in a chair by the window to wait Jan 01 23:15:18 *Theres no sign after five or ten minutes* Jan 01 23:15:43 * Morgan sighs, taking his coffee and going looking for Edward Jan 01 23:16:14 * Edward comes out of the nursery with a smile Jan 01 23:16:33 Sorry, she would let me go until she was deeply asleep Jan 01 23:16:47 * Morgan nods Jan 01 23:16:49 Its alright Jan 01 23:18:07 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:18:11 lead the way Jan 01 23:18:40 * Morgan nods, leading the way to his rooms Jan 01 23:19:41 * Edward follows along Jan 01 23:21:11 * Morgan picks up his coffee once he's back in his room Jan 01 23:21:42 You suggested there are options? Jan 01 23:22:12 I assumed you would have discussed a plan with Alice... Jan 01 23:23:36 * Edward shakes his head Jan 01 23:24:44 I do not see any option but the truth Jan 01 23:25:40 Lets deal with your friends first... they will support you, barring Potts who will claim you've taken another step toward being damned Jan 01 23:27:30 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:28:12 The conflict between Mina and I would only confirm his prejudices Jan 01 23:28:35 * Morgan shrugs Jan 01 23:28:48 In this, he is an idiot and can keep his opinion to himself Jan 01 23:30:30 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:31:40 I have to deal with Mina long before I worry about their reactions Jan 01 23:31:54 * Morgan nods Jan 01 23:32:00 She has some trepidation at seeing you Jan 01 23:32:06 And I her Jan 01 23:32:50 * Morgan nods Jan 01 23:32:55 We can bt wait and see what happens Jan 01 23:35:01 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:35:08 Has there been word? Jan 01 23:35:20 They're aboard the ferry Jan 01 23:36:43 * Edward nods, taking a deep breath Jan 01 23:36:53 aids Mina well? Jan 01 23:37:16 * Morgan nods Jan 01 23:37:30 Anxious about seeing you, despite her desire to be at your side again Jan 01 23:38:57 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:40:36 It saddens me that my wife feels that way. it shows I am failing to inspire confidence in her Jan 01 23:41:33 I think... she is worried you regret the decision to be with her... that you'd rather be with Alice and Florrie Jan 01 23:42:18 * Edward sighs, looking around the room before taking a seat without asking Jan 01 23:42:57 It is a difficult thing. I love Mimi intensely, but I love my daughter too Jan 01 23:43:13 I know Jan 01 23:44:08 As to Alice... it is not the same as I feel for Mina Jan 01 23:44:32 No. I don't think you'd be compatible long term anyway Jan 01 23:46:18 It would not be the sort of relationship I have always intended to have, but we would rub along together well enough Jan 01 23:46:39 I disagree Jan 01 23:47:19 Yes, I notice you do that often Jan 01 23:47:52 * Morgan shrugs, not saying anything more Jan 01 23:48:37 Do I wish I could keep them close, of course I do. Jan 01 23:49:26 * Morgan nods Jan 01 23:50:49 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:51:54 What does a man need to do to get given some coffee around here? Jan 01 23:52:47 * Morgan looks at him Jan 01 23:52:57 Stop acting like an onerous ass and ask Jan 01 23:53:23 May I have some coffee? Jan 01 23:53:44 * Morgan pours some, handing him a cup Jan 01 23:54:02 Thank you Jan 01 23:54:05 You antagonise me when you're stressed... I find it difficult to ignore Jan 01 23:54:19 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:54:35 it is nothing personal, I assure you Jan 01 23:55:03 I'm sure it isn't. It frustrates me... no-one else riles me as easily as you do, even without trying Jan 01 23:55:14 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:55:30 That is how siblings are, I am told Jan 01 23:55:43 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jan 01 23:55:59 Your friends will support you... or they are not the good friends you believed Jan 01 23:57:36 * Edward nods Jan 01 23:57:59 They will support me, but they may not forgive me Jan 01 23:58:11 For not telling them? Jan 01 23:59:36 Indeed