**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Jan 9 18:01:00 2024 Jan 09 18:01:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 09 18:49:24 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 09 18:49:36 * Molly is now known as Edward Jan 09 18:51:44 Have you heard anything from them today? Jan 09 18:51:44 They're on the ferry... you know how that is Jan 09 18:51:44 * Edward shudders Jan 09 18:51:44 I hate the ferry. The water is too close to the sides no matter where you are. Jan 09 18:51:44 *Alice laughs* Wow, who knew you were such a scaredy-cat! Jan 09 18:51:46 * Edward smiles at her, not looking distressed or embarrassed “With respect, Alice, shush.” Jan 09 18:51:48 * Morgan smiles a little, sipping his wine Jan 09 18:51:50 I hate the ferry too Jan 09 18:51:58 A: why? Jan 09 18:52:39 Its the naval equivalent of riding a beagle when you enjoy riding horses Jan 09 18:53:16 *they both laugh* Jan 09 18:54:44 * Morgan brings the wine to his lips Jan 09 18:54:47 Sailing it ain't Jan 09 18:55:54 *Alice nods* it’s irreplaceable Jan 09 18:57:18 * Morgan nods, sighing quietly Jan 09 18:59:38 * Edward watches them both Jan 09 18:59:47 I will never understand it Jan 09 19:00:52 * Morgan shrugs Jan 09 19:00:56 Probably not, no... Jan 09 19:03:58 *Alice smiles* Landlubbers never do Jan 09 19:05:15 * Morgan nods Jan 09 19:07:58 No... Jan 09 19:08:19 * Edward smiles Jan 09 19:08:27 We call you worse. Jan 09 19:09:07 *Alice smiles* Like what? *Edward leans over, whispering in her ear. She laughs* Jan 09 19:09:18 * Morgan watches them Jan 09 19:09:54 * Edward sits back, drinking some w Jan 09 19:09:56 one Jan 09 19:10:02 wine* Jan 09 19:10:59 * Morgan eats Jan 09 19:11:55 *The rest of the meal goes smoothly, and though it’s nothing like him and Mina, it’s clear that he and Alice do get on well* Jan 09 19:13:32 * Morgan checks the time Jan 09 19:14:34 *it’s just turned nine Jan 09 19:18:21 What is your plan for the evening? Jan 09 19:19:14 * Edward shrugs, looking at Alice “Billiards?” Jan 09 19:19:23 *Alice smiles, nodding “that’s fine” Jan 09 19:19:45 I've time for a game... Jan 09 19:21:14 * Edward nods. They remove to the games room and get drinks. Captain Ulysses jumps up on the table and starts licking himself Jan 09 19:21:42 * Morgan picks him up, draping him across his shoulders Jan 09 19:21:47 I think someones missing Varick Jan 09 19:23:05 *The cat purrs in his ear* Jan 09 19:23:17 I that you, brother? Jan 09 19:23:20 is* Jan 09 19:23:27 well... me too, yes Jan 09 19:23:50 A: I can’t imagine being without Florrie Jan 09 19:23:59 * Edward looks briefly sad Jan 09 19:25:24 Try not to dwell on it Jan 09 19:26:14 *Alice gets the cues whilst Edward empties off half his glass before raising the other half in a salute to Morgan* Jan 09 19:26:46 * Morgan nods a little, raising his own glass Jan 09 19:29:48 *The game gets underway, and Alice beats Morgan easily yet again Jan 09 19:30:31 * Morgan sighs Jan 09 19:30:35 Should stick to darts Jan 09 19:32:21 * Edward nods Jan 09 19:32:27 She is very good Jan 09 19:33:02 * Morgan nods Jan 09 19:33:24 I had a captain who wanted a billiards table on his ship Jan 09 19:33:55 A: That sounds like a good way to put one’s rear window through in choppy seas Jan 09 19:34:09 * Morgan nods Jan 09 19:34:30 He was ex army, didn't seem to understand that things don't stay still on the water Jan 09 19:35:02 *Alice nods* Jan 09 19:36:51 * Morgan finishes his drink, refilling it Jan 09 19:36:56 Didn't last very long Jan 09 19:37:48 * Edward chuckles quietly Jan 09 19:39:52 Areange the balls, brother Jan 09 19:40:50 * Morgan nods, racking them again, checking the time Jan 09 19:42:58 *it’s nearly quarter past Jan 09 19:43:05 Somewhere better to be? Jan 09 19:43:34 I'll be speaking to Molly shortly Jan 09 19:43:39 * Edward nods Jan 09 19:43:51 Will you ask how Mina is? Jan 09 19:44:00 Of course Jan 09 19:47:56 Thank you Jan 09 19:48:37 * Morgan nods Jan 09 19:49:00 Who's playing? Jan 09 19:50:02 You and I, I think Jan 09 19:50:29 Best make it quick then Jan 09 19:50:58 * Edward does so. it is very close, but Morgan just wins Jan 09 19:51:21 And on that note... I'm going to retire, victorious Jan 09 19:54:56 * Edward nods Jan 09 19:55:00 Goodnight, brother Jan 09 19:55:09 A: goodnight Morgan Jan 09 19:55:16 * Morgan inclines his head Jan 09 19:55:26 Don't stay up too late, I imagine tomorrow will be a late one Jan 09 19:55:34 Yes Father Jan 09 19:56:07 * Morgan shrugs, leaving them to it and heading to his room Jan 09 19:58:51 *Ballard is in the hall and follows him* Jan 09 19:59:48 * Morgan lets him into his room, putting the cat on the bed before checking all the mirrors Jan 09 20:02:12 *The one from Molly says “I look forward to seeing you”. HH’s says “turning in. all good.” Jan 09 20:03:12 * Morgan leaves a reply on Heinzharolds "Tomorow's the day, eyes open for anything dangerous. Safe journey. Love to Varick" Jan 09 20:04:58 *Ballard wanders around the room before going in the bathroom and jumping in the bath* Jan 09 20:06:59 What... are you doing? Jan 09 20:08:17 *he woofs once* Jan 09 20:08:56 You cant have one now Jan 09 20:09:44 *he licks the tap* Jan 09 20:09:56 * Morgan nods, moving and turning on the water Jan 09 20:12:05 *The dog drinks from it* Jan 09 20:13:02 * Morgan waits until he stops before shutting off the tap and going and sitting on the bed with the mirror Jan 09 20:15:57 * Edward is now known as Molly Jan 09 20:16:27 * Molly already has hears sets up. She’s sewing by candlelight in a little cabin Jan 09 20:17:03 blossom Jan 09 20:18:06 * Molly smiles even before she looks up Jan 09 20:18:13 Good evening... Jan 09 20:19:57 * Morgan shifts, getting comfortable Jan 09 20:19:58 I miss you Jan 09 20:21:18 * Molly nods, putting the needle through the fabric so as not to lose it Jan 09 20:21:35 And I You, so very much. it’s like torture! Jan 09 20:22:20 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:22:49 How are you? Jan 09 20:24:10 * Molly smiles Jan 09 20:24:23 Aside from so tired of being apart from you? Jan 09 20:25:29 Aside from that Jan 09 20:26:46 Well, Emil did something very cute today Jan 09 20:27:22 Oh? Jan 09 20:29:34 He has been trying to stand independently, but loses balance. He grazed his hand, which I fixed. The next time when he banged his knee he called “Mama bah!” Jan 09 20:29:38 * Molly smiles Jan 09 20:29:50 * Morgan smiles Jan 09 20:29:53 That is indeed cute Jan 09 20:30:06 * Molly nods Jan 09 20:30:23 It’s like he just knows and trusts that I will make him feel better Jan 09 20:30:40 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:30:56 Thats good Jan 09 20:32:46 * Molly nods Jan 09 20:32:53 do you wish to see him? Jan 09 20:33:01 Isn't he asleep? Jan 09 20:33:07 * Molly smiles Jan 09 20:33:22 yes, but I still like to see him even when he’s sleeping Jan 09 20:33:32 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:33:34 Please then Jan 09 20:34:37 * Molly carefully carries the mirror over. He’s got a pillow on either side of his body, his hair so dark on the cream linen pillow case, fast asleep Jan 09 20:35:00 * Morgan sighs quietly, watching him sleep Jan 09 20:36:27 * Molly whispers Jan 09 20:36:36 it’s only hours now Jan 09 20:38:09 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:38:12 Yes it is Jan 09 20:41:31 then you can watch him sleep all night Jan 09 20:42:25 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:42:55 * Molly takes the mirror back to the table Jan 09 20:43:07 do you know how Varick is? Jan 09 20:43:46 All fine according to the note HeinzHarold left Jan 09 20:47:13 * Molly nods, looking relieved Jan 09 20:47:26 how are you faring, my love? Jan 09 20:56:22 Alright I suppose... the dreams are back Jan 09 20:58:09 * Molly sighs Jan 09 20:58:13 oh my love Jan 09 20:58:25 Its alright. I need you to be careful tomorrow Jan 09 20:58:33 * Molly nods Jan 09 20:58:42 I always am, liebling Jan 09 20:59:12 More than normal... There's something about a boar spooking a horse... Jan 09 20:59:20 * Molly nods Jan 09 20:59:37 We’l” be careful, I’ll tell Heinzharold Jan 09 20:59:47 He already knows Jan 09 21:00:35 Good. Have there been any others? Jan 09 21:00:56 Thats the only one so far... we'll see what tonight brings Jan 09 21:01:59 * Molly nods Jan 09 21:02:16 And then tomorrow night I’ll be there to comfort you once more Jan 09 21:02:59 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:03:00 Indeed Jan 09 21:04:29 * Molly smiles Jan 09 21:04:37 Assuming we ever go to sleep... Jan 09 21:07:20 There is that Jan 09 21:07:37 * Molly nods Jan 09 21:07:41 Are you managing? Jan 09 21:07:53 So far Jan 09 21:08:02 * Molly smiles Jan 09 21:08:27 Good. I am finding it rather a struggle, but we knew I would! Jan 09 21:08:50 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:08:52 Yes, we did Jan 09 21:09:20 How has Florrie been with Edward? Jan 09 21:09:47 They've really bonded... he's asked me to ask how Mina is Jan 09 21:12:10 She is well. Though I feel she is retrea5ing into her formality a little which, I confess, does worry me Jan 09 21:12:30 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:12:36 He is planning to ask her to make a choice Jan 09 21:13:54 oh? Jan 09 21:14:38 She needs to be all in or walk away... I can understand his position Jan 09 21:15:57 * Molly looks a little surprised Jan 09 21:16:21 I see. After all of that heartache... Jan 09 21:16:59 He doesn't want to cause her any more pain, but if she cannot or will not work with him, what future is there but a miserable one? Jan 09 21:18:49 * Molly nods Jan 09 21:18:53 I suppose so Jan 09 21:21:17 Its not an ultimatum... not as such anyway Jan 09 21:22:52 Is it normal t? It sounds that way Jan 09 21:23:01 is it not? Jan 09 21:24:11 More... an offer... if she feels she cannot work with him, he's offering to let her go, finding a way to do as little damage to her reputation as possible which, knowing Edward would involve quite the hit to his own Jan 09 21:25:58 It would be very bad indeed for Graben, and for Edward Jan 09 21:26:22 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:27:37 I am unconvinced that you can essentially push a person to overcome their feelings like that... Jan 09 21:28:03 She seems utterly unwilling to try... what she said to him was abhorrent Jan 09 21:28:37 yes it was Jan 09 21:29:56 I know she's scared but... that was beyond the pail Jan 09 21:30:42 * Molly picks up a cup of coffee “she shouldn’t have said it” she sighs “I do not imagine she will choose to walk away” Jan 09 21:30:55 I hope not Jan 09 21:33:15 Do you think Edward and Alice would get together if she did? Jan 09 21:34:27 * Morgan looks skeptical Jan 09 21:34:51 They get on wonderfully but... she's used to being in control and, while they're working together fine now, I don't think it'd work long term Jan 09 21:35:01 * Molly nods Jan 09 21:35:21 And he likes to be fully in control in his marriage Jan 09 21:36:05 Indeed Jan 09 21:36:41 I hear many things, you see? *she smiles* Jan 09 21:37:07 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:38:42 How are you enjoying having Edward back? Jan 09 21:38:55 * Morgan smiles Jan 09 21:39:07 Aside from the fact I've not seen much of him the last few days... its good Jan 09 21:39:16 * Molly smiles Jan 09 21:39:27 I’m glad Jan 09 21:41:05 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:41:52 I just wish we weren't all watching the time tick away like we're waiting for an axe to fall... which reminds me... your mother already has some strong views on Alice. She needs to curb them Jan 09 21:42:59 * Molly rolls her eyes Jan 09 21:43:04 As usual then! Jan 09 21:44:35 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:44:36 Indeed Jan 09 21:44:47 what is she say8ng? Jan 09 21:45:53 What sort of woman would lay with a man when they'd just met, no morals, that sort of thing... I don't want to be cruel, but I will be if needs must Jan 09 21:46:48 Her usual sort of thing then. I will speak to her, my love Jan 09 21:47:14 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:47:17 They arrive Friday Jan 09 21:47:46 I will have to share your attention very quickly! I object to that! Jan 09 21:47:56 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:47:58 I'm afraid so Jan 09 21:48:29 It seems unfair after this absence Jan 09 21:48:56 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:49:14 I know love. Thursday morning I will be introducing Mina to Florrie... and tomorrow evening she and I will be talking Jan 09 21:49:23 * Molly nods Jan 09 21:49:43 I hope you’ll find a moment to squeeze me in *she smiles play* Jan 09 21:49:48 playfully * Jan 09 21:50:21 Undoubtedly my love Jan 09 21:50:27 * Molly nods Jan 09 21:50:37 are you out of sorts tonight? Jan 09 21:51:01 Not particularly, no... a little apprehensive about what tonight will bring, but no more than normal Jan 09 21:51:10 * Molly nods Jan 09 21:51:21 you seem a little... reserved, perhaps? Jan 09 21:51:29 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 09 21:51:31 perhaps Jan 09 21:52:08 Have I done something wrong? Jan 09 21:52:43 No my love, of course not Jan 09 21:55:14 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 09 22:58:32 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)