**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jan 13 00:00:14 2024 Jan 13 00:00:14 It’s time to get up... but later, we will do so much more... Jan 13 00:00:56 * Morgan nods Jan 13 00:00:58 alright Jan 13 00:01:16 * Molly smiles, gently easing off him Jan 13 00:01:21 no regrets? Jan 13 00:01:26 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 13 00:01:31 No... no I don't think so Jan 13 00:02:25 * Molly nods. There’s another chime, and with that one he wakes in the cool dark bedroom in Hafenlohr Jan 13 00:02:46 * Morgan stretches Jan 13 00:03:10 *He’s understandably very hard* Jan 13 00:23:58 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jan 13 01:04:28 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 13 12:04:49 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 13 13:18:00 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 13 13:18:41 alright Jan 13 13:18:41 * Molly smiles, gently easing off him Jan 13 13:18:41 no regrets? Jan 13 13:18:41 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 13 13:18:41 No... no I don't think so Jan 13 13:18:44 * Molly nods. There’s another chime, and with that one he wakes in the cool dark bedroom in Hafenlohr Jan 13 13:18:46 * Morgan stretches Jan 13 13:18:50 *He’s understandably very hard* Jan 13 13:18:52 * Morgan grumbles, getting out of bed to go get washed Jan 13 13:19:26 *Ballard follows him in, then stretches* Jan 13 13:19:48 * Molly is now known as Ballard Jan 13 13:19:58 * Morgan crouches down, stroking the dog for a few minutes before finishing washing Jan 13 13:20:22 * Ballard stands up, paws on the edge on the sink Jan 13 13:20:30 You want some water? Jan 13 13:20:34 * Morgan turns on the tap Jan 13 13:20:45 * Ballard laps at the water Jan 13 13:22:36 * Morgan waits til he's done before turning off the tap and moving to get dressed Jan 13 13:23:43 *The clothes that have been left out for him are smart and tidy, like Dresden thinks he’ll want to make an effort today * Jan 13 13:24:07 * Morgan looks them over before getting dressed Jan 13 13:25:15 * Ballard waits patiently by the door Jan 13 13:25:54 * Morgan gathers up a small amount of blueberries in a handkerchief before going downstairs and making coffee Jan 13 13:28:15 *the kitchen is a hive of activity even though it’s usually quiet* Jan 13 13:28:58 * Morgan catches hold of a maid Jan 13 13:29:01 What's occurring? Jan 13 13:30:51 M: We are going to give the house a good clean before Her Ladyship arrives home Jan 13 13:31:06 * Morgan nods Jan 13 13:31:10 She'll appreciate that Jan 13 13:31:35 *the maid nods, going back to listening to Frau Arendt giving out the tasks Jan 13 13:32:22 * Morgan watches them quietly Jan 13 13:33:14 *its all very efficient, and there’s a good sense of teamwork rather than threats of not slacking* Jan 13 13:33:47 * Morgan waits until she's done before beckoning Frau Arendt Jan 13 13:34:01 * Ballard is now known as Arendt Jan 13 13:34:06 Good morning, my Lord Jan 13 13:34:16 Good morning Frau Arendt.. you are well Jan 13 13:34:28 * Arendt nods Jan 13 13:34:44 I am. Are you, my Lord? Jan 13 13:35:15 I think so... I have a favour to ask Jan 13 13:35:36 * Arendt smiles Jan 13 13:35:56 I think they’re just instructions when you’re head of the house, my Lord Jan 13 13:36:22 I think we both know that isn't how I work... Jan 13 13:36:27 * Arendt nods Jan 13 13:36:32 what can I do for you? Jan 13 13:37:21 HeinzHarld had asked about putting flowers on his bed for his wife, and I thought it'd be a nice thing for all of them but... whoever does them in the laundry next would not be thanking us... Jan 13 13:37:32 * Arendt nods Jan 13 13:38:17 it’s the pollen. You could used just the petals, we have a bumper crop of roses come through. Hafenlohr is very fertile this year Jan 13 13:38:34 * Morgan nods Jan 13 13:38:50 Petals would be perfect... would you see to that? My bed, HeinzHarolds and Edwards please Jan 13 13:39:03 * Arendt nods Jan 13 13:39:11 yes, my Lord Jan 13 13:39:21 I think they'll appreciate it... Jan 13 13:39:29 * Arendt smiles Jan 13 13:39:36 I’m sure they will Jan 13 13:42:00 * Morgan nods Jan 13 13:42:07 Thank you... I'll leave you to it Jan 13 13:44:05 * Arendt nods, getting to work Jan 13 13:49:34 * Morgan takes his coffee outside Jan 13 13:50:26 *Outside Ballard does him business before heading towards the spot Morgan normally watches the sun rise from. Edward is already out here, also with coffee Jan 13 13:50:30 * Arendt is now known as Edward Jan 13 13:50:51 * Morgan comes to stand near him, kicking a stick for Ballard Jan 13 13:51:35 good morning Morgan Jan 13 13:52:40 Might be... haven't decided yet. Did you sleep? Jan 13 13:53:08 I did. What about you? Jan 13 13:53:31 some Jan 13 13:54:36 Did you have nightmares? Jan 13 13:55:25 Nothing awful Jan 13 13:56:46 * Morgan sips his coffee before putting the cup down and taking out the blueberries, unwrapping them and offering them to Edward Jan 13 13:57:14 * Edward takes two, eating them Jan 13 13:57:31 * Morgan puts one in his mouth before bundling them back up Jan 13 13:57:42 They’re good, did Florrie grow them? Jan 13 13:59:08 No... she didn't Jan 13 13:59:24 maybe she should Jan 13 13:59:48 * Morgan shrugs Jan 13 14:00:03 Maybe... I'd like her to grow some more of those apples Jan 13 14:00:19 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:00:36 you could do a good trade in them Jan 13 14:00:48 * Morgan shrugs Jan 13 14:01:01 perhaps... they're an Avalonian breed Jan 13 14:01:19 All the more unusual here Jan 13 14:02:09 * Morgan nods Jan 13 14:02:12 I suppose so Jan 13 14:04:10 * Edward watches the sky Jan 13 14:04:18 today is the day... Jan 13 14:05:01 * Morgan nods Jan 13 14:05:13 Two opposing things can be true at the same time Jan 13 14:05:31 oh? Jan 13 14:06:38 You can be looking forward to Mina getting here and dreading it at the same time... Jan 13 14:09:27 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:10:14 At present I am not dreading it. What will be will be, but there will be a resolution either way Jan 13 14:10:53 I wonder if... if Mina understands that two things can be true at once... Jan 13 14:14:39 You would need to ask her about that Jan 13 14:15:22 I'm just... I don't know, does she know that you regret laying with Alice, and siring a child... Jan 13 14:16:46 * Edward shrugs Jan 13 14:16:54 I do not regret Florrie Jan 13 14:17:26 Thats not what I said... you can love her and be glad she is here and still regret what happened... two opposing things can be true at once Jan 13 14:17:32 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:17:42 Yes... I see what you mean Jan 13 14:18:00 Given that -you- didn't see that distinction... it is likely she does not either... Jan 13 14:18:05 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:18:14 thank you, brother Jan 13 14:19:04 * Morgan inclines his head Jan 13 14:19:23 Might it be best if I make that distinction? Jan 13 14:20:02 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:20:41 If you wish, just do not neglect your own wife and children to work on the situation with mine Jan 13 14:20:55 * Morgan nods Jan 13 14:21:01 I will speak with her, as we planned Jan 13 14:21:20 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:21:40 Are you excited to have a houseful again? Jan 13 14:22:23 * Morgan sighs Jan 13 14:22:27 God I miss them Jan 13 14:22:46 As with you and I,the mirrors help a great deal but... its not the same, you know? Jan 13 14:22:53 * Edward smiles, a hand on his shoulder Jan 13 14:22:58 I do indeed Jan 13 14:23:46 * Morgan nods, offering him more blueberries Jan 13 14:24:40 * Edward takes a couple more “I need to grow some of these at home” Jan 13 14:25:54 Don't see that happening Jan 13 14:26:11 have you had word from them this morning? *he puts them in his mouth* Jan 13 14:26:43 In my haste for coffee, I've not looked yet Jan 13 14:26:52 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:26:58 Molly is rarely awake before me Jan 13 14:27:11 Sometimes the stomach overrules the heart? Jan 13 14:27:45 Not really... just... no point looking knowing she's likely still asleep Jan 13 14:28:08 * Edward nods, smiling Jan 13 14:28:20 dreaming of a happy return home, one hopes Jan 13 14:29:08 * Morgan nods Jan 13 14:29:15 With any luck Jan 13 14:29:26 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:33:43 I dreamt of DeeDee and Petra, but it wasn’t now, it was before I met Mina and had not long met him. Before his incident. I was very jealous Jan 13 14:34:32 Interesting... what happened? Jan 13 14:34:41 * Edward chuckles Jan 13 14:35:41 I was going up to visit her, her door was partly ajar, and I saw them swiving. She was enjoying it, and I felt betrayed Jan 13 14:36:15 Bit odd... Jan 13 14:36:22 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:37:43 a mix of Mimi’s feelings of being betrayed, and a note I got yesterday to say he had spent a couple of days with her in Tannen and he would arrive at the weekend Jan 13 14:39:14 Interesting... an insight into her feelings, perhaps? Jan 13 14:39:21 * Edward shrugs Jan 13 14:39:40 Perhaps, or just a lack of sex Jan 13 14:40:47 Ah but now... you don't just understand her feeling betrayed, you understand how it -feels- to her on some scale... Jan 13 14:42:43 Any man who cannot imagine the jealousy of seeing the woman they love getting happily swiped by another, perhaps even a better, man is either an imbecile or a liar Jan 13 14:42:54 swived* Jan 13 14:43:41 Yes but... imagining it and feeling it... two different things... you could imagine what these blueberries taste like, but to actually experience what they taste like... Jan 13 14:43:52 * Edward shrugs Jan 13 14:44:09 It’s not the first time I’ve dreamt anything like that... Jan 13 14:44:39 No... I just think its a conveniently timed reminder Jan 13 14:44:46 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:45:02 Preferable to when I dreamt of you swiving Mina Jan 13 14:45:14 I beg your pardon? Jan 13 14:45:29 you heard me Jan 13 14:47:11 Thats just... ridiculous Jan 13 14:48:36 * Edward chuckles Jan 13 14:50:52 It was many years ago now, when she and I first discussed marriage and she was telling me about the bundling. I dreamt Father was your appointed person, but I’d still liked Mina and was nosey about whether you’d behave appropriately. I did under the bed, and from what I could hear and see reflected in a mirror, you were most assuredly not Jan 13 14:51:03 hid* Jan 13 14:51:21 * Morgan nods Jan 13 14:51:28 A reflection of your views on me perhaps Jan 13 14:52:22 perhaps so. I haven’t told Mimi because it would get back to Molly in an instant, and I could do without the teasing Jan 13 14:52:35 * Morgan nods Jan 13 14:52:45 I can respect that for now... once things are settled and happy, though... Jan 13 14:54:26 * Edward shakes his head ruefully “I will rely on your sexual vigor to keep her busy then” Jan 13 14:54:53 I'd say that makes you fairly safe for a few months then Jan 13 14:55:15 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:55:24 Bursting at the breeches to have her back? Jan 13 14:56:13 * Morgan nods, picking up his coffee and drinking it Jan 13 14:56:23 Yeah, I suppose you could put it that way Jan 13 14:56:30 * Edward chuckles Jan 13 14:56:53 fortunately quiet hour comes before they do Jan 13 14:57:31 * Morgan shrugs Jan 13 14:57:36 I don't really... y'know Jan 13 14:57:50 * Edward nods Jan 13 14:58:26 I know my performance will possibly be lacking if I do not make arrangements Jan 13 14:59:37 One of the things Molly has discovered she can do is... sort of... stop the part of our being intimate that brings things to an end... the pleasure is still there, but so is the desire and ability... Jan 13 15:00:35 * Edward nods thoughtfully Jan 13 15:00:50 leaving you to continue indefinitely... Jan 13 15:01:41 Having been at her mercy for maybe twenty minutes or so in that state... I almost feel bad about the three hours she endured it at my hands Jan 13 15:02:18 * Edward chuckles Jan 13 15:02:22 As bad as that? Jan 13 15:02:41 Perhaps because its not something my body can naturally do... Jan 13 15:05:42 * Edward nods Jan 13 15:06:06 it is hard to imagine, even though I have caused so much pleasure to women Jan 13 15:08:32 * Morgan nods Jan 13 15:08:36 Its hard to describe too Jan 13 15:08:55 try, brother. it is not something I will get to experience Jan 13 15:09:36 * Morgan sips his coffee Jan 13 15:11:49 You know... first you get that sort of... plateau, where your body tenses up and breathing is difficult.... Then you actually -spend-, with all the pulsing and whatnot... Jan 13 15:12:15 * Edward nods, smiling Jan 13 15:12:27 I am familiar with it, yes Jan 13 15:12:48 Imagine it with the first part, but not the second... its the second that tells the body its all done, time to rest, it seems. Jan 13 15:13:04 * Edward nods a little Jan 13 15:13:23 Stop the latter, and you control the game... Jan 13 15:14:03 Well... thats what she does... all of the former, none of the latter Jan 13 15:15:14 what happens after she stops it? Jan 13 15:16:02 The plateau is still there... just not the part that stops everything... the desire is still there, the body is definitely still up for more Jan 13 15:19:16 What happens next? Jan 13 15:19:44 Take a minute to catch your breath then do it all over again Jan 13 15:20:01 How many times can she do this? Jan 13 15:20:33 Until her magic dwindles I imagine Jan 13 15:20:45 how long would that take? Jan 13 15:21:39 Given that its apparently a very easy thing to do, and an extended fight against monsters with magic just about tires her out... Jan 13 15:21:51 * Edward nods Jan 13 15:21:58 You could go all night... Jan 13 15:22:09 Seems a reasonable conclusion Jan 13 15:22:46 Do you realise how wealthy this could make her, if she was so inclined to do a certain sort of work?! Jan 13 15:23:42 No, I tend not to consider her entertaining anyone else... I get enough of that in my nightmares thanks Jan 13 15:24:17 does that happen frequently for you? Jan 13 15:24:36 More than I'd like to admit... Jan 13 15:26:54 * Edward nods Jan 13 15:27:22 well brother, I envy your experience! Jan 13 15:27:35 * Morgan nods Jan 13 15:27:45 So does HeinzHarold Jan 13 15:30:00 what man wouldn’t? Jan 13 15:31:45 Its an intimidating thing... that fundamental a change in how things work Jan 13 15:31:55 why? Jan 13 15:32:33 If you didn't know Molly so well... wouldn't -you- find it intimidating? The ability to change how that part of you works, at will... Jan 13 15:32:44 * Edward nods Jan 13 15:33:12 I would be concerned I would be help in that state in perpetuity Jan 13 15:34:00 kept* Jan 13 15:34:09 * Morgan nods Jan 13 15:34:13 That would be -awful- Jan 13 15:34:29 Do you trust she won’t? Jan 13 15:35:24 Uhhh... most of the time... I wouldn't be surprised if she does it to tease, though Jan 13 15:35:32 * Edward nods Jan 13 15:35:41 Perhaps you need a safe word Jan 13 15:35:54 perhaps Jan 13 15:36:08 * Edward smiles faintly, watching the dawn Jan 13 15:36:18 I thought we might have a cream pie moment there Jan 13 15:36:56 I'm not nearly so naive as you imagine me to be Jan 13 15:40:05 Not anymore Jan 13 15:41:16 * Edward glances at Morgan Jan 13 15:41:21 Father, however... Jan 13 15:42:19 God, don't... although... did you know he has no slept apart from mother since that first night on our way to Graben? Jan 13 15:42:28 * Edward chuckles Jan 13 15:42:50 I am not sure if that is nice or disgusting Jan 13 15:43:06 Its nice and you know it. He won't admit to it, mind... Jan 13 15:43:13 * Edward grins Jan 13 15:43:30 You have many house guests and not many rooms... Jan 13 15:44:06 Oh yes, they're in together Jan 13 15:44:44 what if you tell him you’re putting someone else out to the tavern to sleep so that he and Mother can have their rooms as usual? Jan 13 15:45:27 So its his idea... Jan 13 15:45:37 * Edward nods Jan 13 15:46:26 Normally I would argue that its my house and he needs to accept that but... given everything he's having to deal with, even that illusion of control might help... I'll look at the plan Jan 13 15:47:02 watch him insist that he can bear to share a room if it saves a guest sleeping elsewhere... but insist that you know he disapproves and does things more properly than you and I Jan 13 15:48:03 * Morgan nods Jan 13 15:48:08 alright Jan 13 15:49:23 * Edward nods, idly patting the head of the dog sat between them Jan 13 15:50:14 If it ever becomes an option for Molly to influence the body like that without her presence, I would be interested in discovering that Jan 13 15:50:41 If it every becomes an option, I'll consider it Jan 13 15:50:51 * Edward nods Jan 13 15:51:02 No wonder you are looking forward to her return Jan 13 15:51:28 * Morgan shrugs Jan 13 15:51:37 Even without that, I am desperate to see her... all of them Jan 13 15:52:37 It’s just the icing on the cake... or cakes. Jan 13 15:53:05 * Morgan nods Jan 13 15:53:17 Given that just the smell of her drives me mad now... Jan 13 15:53:40 what does she smell like? Jan 13 15:53:51 pregnant Jan 13 15:54:06 that 8s not a smell, it is a medical condition Jan 13 15:55:42 * Morgan shrugs Jan 13 15:55:57 Say what you like, I can smell it on her... its something I can detect on others too Jan 13 15:57:19 You walk around desirous for everyone with a child on the way? Jan 13 15:57:44 No... but I can smell it on them Jan 13 15:59:09 * Edward nods Jan 13 15:59:35 Her return will be most challenging then, unless she has thought to perfume herself well? Jan 13 16:01:53 Even if she does... besides, its safe to say she loves the attention... Jan 13 16:02:07 * Edward nods Jan 13 16:02:20 That is in keeping with the sister I have come to know and love Jan 13 16:02:31 * Morgan nods Jan 13 16:02:32 Indeed Jan 13 16:03:15 Do you have Someone on standby to watch the children should you find yourself incapacitated a while? Jan 13 16:04:15 I'll mention it to Dresen to have Maggie available Jan 13 16:04:29 * Edward nods Jan 13 16:04:56 The ladies will no doubt be eager to Dresden up and change from their travelling clothes Jan 13 16:05:27 * Morgan nods Jan 13 16:05:29 I expect so Jan 13 16:05:39 * Edward smiles Jan 13 16:05:57 It would be ungentlemanly for a husband not to assist Jan 13 16:06:14 It would, yes Jan 13 16:07:13 * Edward smiles Jan 13 16:07:27 And we were raised to be upstanding gentlemen Jan 13 16:07:35 * Morgan nods Jan 13 16:07:55 Yes, we were.... I've arranged to have the beds decorated with rose petals... Jan 13 16:08:02 * Edward smiles Jan 13 16:08:29 Mimi will like that. Will you get as far as the bed, brother? The desk 8n my house would say otherwise! Jan 13 16:09:00 * Morgan blushes Jan 13 16:09:25 When I was talking to father a little afterwards, he was complaining that the staff had left smudges in the polish.. Jan 13 16:11:28 * Edward nods Jan 13 16:11:48 It is easily done Jan 13 16:12:23 * Morgan nods Jan 13 16:13:50 * Edward looks at the sun now risen Jan 13 16:13:59 how will you fill your morning? Jan 13 16:15:01 I'm a bit too smartly dressed to help with the house... Molly thinks I should spend time with you but... I don't want you missing time with Florrie Jan 13 16:15:54 * Edward nods Jan 13 16:17:11 I could stand to wander your land. You could build a home farm, get some tenants for it, grow food rather than buying it in. Jan 13 16:18:06 That is something that has been posited... I've got a map, so I've an idea of where food could grow Jan 13 16:18:31 * Edward nods Jan 13 16:18:46 After breakfast then? Jan 13 16:19:10 I... I would love that. Are you sure, though? Florrie isn't with us for long Jan 13 16:19:19 * Edward nods Jan 13 16:19:30 Nor am I Jan 13 16:20:16 I know but... I know how long you've waited for time with her, and this afternoon that might not be so easy Jan 13 16:20:30 Morgan. Shut up for once. Jan 13 16:20:54 * Morgan nods Jan 13 16:20:56 Yes father Jan 13 16:21:17 * Edward chuckles, heading back towards the house Jan 13 16:21:34 * Morgan follows him, eating a few blueberries Jan 13 16:21:46 Will there be more blueberries at breakfast? Jan 13 16:21:53 No Jan 13 16:22:11 *Just like in the dream, they make him feel calmer, less anxious* Jan 13 16:22:27 poor planning, they are good Jan 13 16:22:50 Only had a couple of handfuls... I've got some left in my room I suppose I could sacrifice Jan 13 16:23:10 An odd thing for a man to take to bed Jan 13 16:23:34 You'll want to stop asking about now... Jan 13 16:24:40 before I learn about some weirder things you take to bed? Jan 13 16:24:56 No... Jan 13 16:25:09 * Edward nods Jan 13 16:25:47 I will ask no more. Did you invite Yensid? Jan 13 16:26:28 Yes, I did... mother and Claudia looked at me like I'd gone mad Jan 13 16:28:38 * Edward nods Jan 13 16:29:12 He isn’t what you would expect at a Duke’s present heir’s baptism Jan 13 16:30:00 Realistically, I don't know I'd -be- a duke without his efforts in finding that Montaigne girl... and, moreover, his help catching Dau... Jan 13 16:30:27 * Edward nods Jan 13 16:30:47 He is useful but I do not enjoy his company Jan 13 16:30:59 I'm convinced he does it on purpose Jan 13 16:32:29 * Edward nods Jan 13 16:32:48 I can appreciate that Jan 13 16:33:23 * Morgan nods Jan 13 16:33:29 Me too Jan 13 16:34:36 * Edward gets in for breakfast, and Florrie looks pleased to see him and Morgan Jan 13 16:34:50 F: Ballhead, where been? Jan 13 16:35:06 Nowhere sweetheart, just watching the sun come up Jan 13 16:35:17 F: Not see me Jan 13 16:35:56 No, I haven't... but now I have Jan 13 16:36:14 *Florrie nods, eating her toast* Jan 13 16:36:21 A: Are you well Morgan? Jan 13 16:36:39 * Morgan nods Jan 13 16:36:40 Are you? Jan 13 16:38:23 *Alice nods* I think so, yes Jan 13 16:38:40 You're not sure? Jan 13 16:39:16 A: It is going to be a tough few days Jan 13 16:40:16 * Morgan nods Jan 13 16:40:17 Could be Jan 13 16:40:46 * Edward looks at her Jan 13 16:41:18 You needn’t worry, Alice, I will protect you both. The situation was caused by me, not you Jan 13 16:43:37 *Alice nods* Jan 13 16:44:04 We should probably come up with a plan for this evening... I think it might be wise to avoid introductions until tomorrow... Jan 13 16:44:12 F: When Varick and Eel? Jan 13 16:45:28 Later today sweetheart Jan 13 16:46:49 *Florrie smiles* I see Varick and Eel and give apples Jan 13 16:47:11 * Edward smiles, watching her fondly Jan 13 16:47:46 I expect you can Jan 13 16:49:03 F: No apple Arold. Jan 13 16:49:26 * Edward looks questioningly at Morgan Jan 13 16:49:30 * Morgan chuckles Jan 13 16:50:17 Well, we can be nice and let him have one can't we Jan 13 16:51:45 F: no! Arnold steal apples Jan 13 16:51:58 * Morgan smiles Jan 13 16:52:04 Alright sweetheart Jan 13 16:53:44 *Florrie nods, sticking her finger in the jam bowl before dropping a lump on her toast Jan 13 16:54:20 * Morgan watches her fondly for a moment before starting to eat Jan 13 16:55:49 *The not protest she has about her uncle and father leaving her is soon overridden by Alice promising to take her to the lake, and so the brothers are free to prepare to go Jan 13 16:56:03 only* Jan 13 16:56:23 * Morgan gets himself ready Jan 13 16:56:29 *checking the mirror* Jan 13 16:59:48 *it says Seven: Wow. I don’t know if we share that dream, but... wow. I miss your body, and more. It’s only a few hours now, and I have much to show you. I love you, MKxx” Jan 13 17:00:22 "I cannot wait for you all to arrive. Please be careful today, remember the warning. I love you" Jan 13 17:00:54 * Edward nods on his door Jan 13 17:01:09 Come in Jan 13 17:01:39 * Edward does so. He looks at the mirror “Anything?” Jan 13 17:01:51 Not really, just a few hours left now Jan 13 17:02:11 * Edward nods Jan 13 17:02:30 they are well? Jan 13 17:02:55 I have not heard they are not, so I assume so Jan 13 17:04:11 * Edward notices the blueberries in the glass on the night stand, and comes to take one. It’s a rare, brotherly sort of taking advantage Jan 13 17:06:01 * Edward glances in the drawer nosily “More fruit stored in here then, incase you get hungry in the night?” Jan 13 17:06:24 Edward... leave it alone, for your own sake Jan 13 17:07:12 * Edward ‘s brotherliness continues with a more nosy glance Jan 13 17:07:20 hiding something, brother? Jan 13 17:07:54 You recall that you asked that I keep anything... fundamentally challenging to myself... Jan 13 17:08:14 yes? Jan 13 17:08:24 That is what I am doing Jan 13 17:08:54 * Edward starts poking around in the drawer, as an annoying younger sibling would Jan 13 17:09:03 Cloths... practical... Jan 13 17:09:11 Molly's idea... Jan 13 17:09:20 * Edward nods Jan 13 17:09:40 Oh ,there's a drawing in there that she did of her performing an act upon me so unless you're looking to see that... Jan 13 17:10:05 * Edward starts laughing Jan 13 17:10:13 Really?! Jan 13 17:10:17 * Morgan nods Jan 13 17:10:30 She sent it while she's been away Jan 13 17:10:40 I am morbidly curious now, she says she is not much of a drawer Jan 13 17:11:27 * Edward picks up the parchment that contains not the drawing, but the first piece of pink fabric Jan 13 17:11:29 Ah ha! Jan 13 17:11:53 I wouldn't do that if I were you... Jan 13 17:12:28 I -have- seen erotic drawings before, brother! Jan 13 17:12:40 Thats not what that is... Jan 13 17:13:01 Though, there were -loads- of erotic drawings here in the art room... Jan 13 17:13:20 They were still there? Jan 13 17:13:35 Whose were they? Jan 13 17:14:13 No idea. Zench and I found them a while ago, thought we should leave well alone Jan 13 17:14:20 * Morgan nods Jan 13 17:14:30 I've arranged to have them sold Jan 13 17:14:37 * Edward chuckles Jan 13 17:14:57 They might sell well Jan 13 17:15:05 * Morgan nods Jan 13 17:15:15 Are you done poking around? Jan 13 17:15:23 * Edward starts opening the parchment as he’s talking Jan 13 17:15:38 Maybe. Did you see all the manhoods? Jan 13 17:15:40 Edward... I told you not to do that Jan 13 17:16:13 I have written more erotic letters than you can imagine, I am not a prude Jan 13 17:17:29 Alright, if you -want- to be holding some fabric that you sister has pressed to her core in the hopes of arousing her husband, you carry on... Jan 13 17:19:17 * Edward stops, blushing hard for someone who professes not to be a prude Jan 13 17:19:21 Uhh... Jan 13 17:19:28 You've gone awfully red... Jan 13 17:19:39 * Edward hands it back Jan 13 17:19:53 I 8magine so Jan 13 17:19:54 * Morgan takes it, wrapping it before putting it away Jan 13 17:20:32 * Edward doesn’t seem to know what to say, a rarity Jan 13 17:20:54 Cat got your tongue? Jan 13 17:21:01 * Edward just nods Jan 13 17:21:11 * Morgan laighs Jan 13 17:21:27 Come along... lets get outside before you blush yourself into oblivion Jan 13 17:21:30 What can a man really say to that?! Jan 13 17:22:26 If you'd listened you wouldn't have to be wondering that right now... but... it could be worse Jan 13 17:22:36 I fail to see how? Jan 13 17:22:45 Could've been father Jan 13 17:22:54 * Edward sniggers Jan 13 17:23:14 Now that I would pay good money to see Jan 13 17:23:30 If things get boring we'll see what we can do Jan 13 17:23:35 * Edward nods Jan 13 17:23:50 Would he even know what a core was? Jan 13 17:24:44 I'll tell him to ask you Jan 13 17:25:16 Revenge for the creampie? Jan 13 17:25:39 I think that'd be fitting Jan 13 17:27:57 * Edward nods, looking at the drawer warily Jan 13 17:28:04 Are you ready to go? Jan 13 17:28:12 * Morgan nods Jan 13 17:28:14 I am Jan 13 17:29:40 * Edward nods. They head out into the grounds, heading due west and Edward making more suggestions about the home farm. It’s after he’s suggested ploughing that he says “A shame she didn’t tell Mina...” Jan 13 17:31:07 Hmm? Jan 13 17:32:27 Nevermind. How long do you intend to stay after the baptisms? It is only a week later that Matthias has his turn Jan 13 17:33:36 Please, brother... Jan 13 17:34:07 * Edward shakes his head “just Molly’s idea for the uhh fabric” Jan 13 17:34:56 Oh... I wouldn't have thought... ah but she's not so straight laced as she seems either is she Jan 13 17:38:45 * Edward nods “The Mimi I knew before all of this with Florrie would have considered the idea. Now she is a little more distant from me” Jan 13 17:38:58 For now Jan 13 17:39:21 * Edward nods Jan 13 17:39:32 We can live in hope Jan 13 17:39:51 * Morgan nods, looking around Jan 13 17:40:35 *The trees are sparser this far out, the land could be used for growing* Jan 13 17:41:12 Apple trees... Jan 13 17:43:08 Not if you want to supply your house. I have learned in Graben just how much it takes to feed a staff! Jan 13 17:43:43 True... but yours aren't nearly so... efficient Jan 13 17:44:08 *me huffs Jan 13 17:44:23 you’re only are because they were used to following the drum. Jan 13 17:44:28 yours* Jan 13 17:44:41 * Morgan nods Jan 13 17:44:55 My staff.... -my- staff... Jan 13 17:45:06 yes? Jan 13 17:45:51 I have a staff... like... properly have staff... Jan 13 17:46:09 yes? *he isn’t getting it* Jan 13 17:46:24 * Morgan leans against a tree Jan 13 17:47:30 * Edward watches him Jan 13 17:47:33 * Morgan stares at the ground Jan 13 17:47:43 are you losing your wits? Jan 13 17:48:23 What the actual hell am I doing? What sort of idiot would give me a Grafdom, -now-?! Jan 13 17:48:38 * Edward chuckles Jan 13 17:48:52 His Grace the Eisenfurst Fischler, it seems Jan 13 17:49:21 What if he was wrong? Jan 13 17:49:45 Do you want an honest answer? Jan 13 17:50:23 No... because the answer will be the Grafdom will fall, and likely so will Sudlachenburg, and the damage to the Koenigsreich will be massive and people will die Jan 13 17:50:36 * Edward says nothing Jan 13 17:52:19 * Morgan rolls his shoulders Jan 13 17:53:23 Okay... okay... this is what... this is -part- of what I was born for Jan 13 17:53:32 * Edward nods Jan 13 17:55:45 You come from a line of two very successful noble families, and they all faced varying hardships in their times. Abelard swapping Sudlachenburg to Objectionist defying all his neighbouring Grafs and his Eisenfurst could have fallen, yet he endured Jan 13 17:57:00 * Morgan nods Jan 13 17:57:21 Y'know... I'm not worried about having to fight to save.... everything... but this... Jan 13 17:59:13 Because if you fail to save everything, there is no one there to hold you accountable or be disappointed in you. Jan 13 17:59:25 * Morgan smiles a little before shaking his head Jan 13 18:00:08 Or because -no one else- could save the world, but plenty manage Grafdom’s successfully every day? Jan 13 18:00:34 Fighting is what I'm -really- good at Jan 13 18:00:45 * Edward nods Jan 13 18:01:12 Even before I could cook a beef joint with my mind, I was exceptionally dangerous... Jan 13 18:01:26 * Edward nods Jan 13 18:01:34 Now you are dangerous and fed? Jan 13 18:01:46 * Morgan nods Jan 13 18:02:00 quite... unless you're a good distance away, in which case you're safe until I'm in throwing distance Jan 13 18:02:12 * Edward nods Jan 13 18:02:39 You have Father next door if the Grafdom hits choppy waters, call on him Jan 13 18:02:56 * Morgan nods Jan 13 18:03:05 But that will be seen as a failure in itself... Jan 13 18:04:39 Not if they believe Father is just a meddler Jan 13 18:05:57 I couldn't do that to his reputation Jan 13 18:06:36 why borrow trouble, brother, when you are not at a lack of it already? Jan 13 18:07:27 * Morgan nods, taking out a flask and sipping from it Jan 13 18:07:32 You're right, of course Jan 13 18:08:01 * Edward nods Jan 13 18:08:33 The simple fact is brother, there’s no one else suitable, so you’ll just need to do your best. Jan 13 18:08:55 The Eisenfurst was going to hand the Grafdom to his son Jan 13 18:09:06 Precisely. *he grins* Jan 13 18:09:28 * Morgan nods, pocketing the flask and standing up Jan 13 18:09:51 * Edward picks up a stick, throwing it for the dog Jan 13 18:10:21 Are you going to get a dog? Jan 13 18:11:09 * Edward shrugs “We have working dogs in Graben, and pet dogs tend to be like Peaches” Jan 13 18:11:33 * Morgan shrugs Jan 13 18:11:41 Ballard isn't Jan 13 18:11:59 * Edward nods Jan 13 18:12:11 I will consider it, and get Mimi’s view Jan 13 18:12:21 * Morgan nods Jan 13 18:12:45 Varick enjoys a menagerie of pets Jan 13 18:13:16 He talks to them... He feels a kinship given what is to come for him Jan 13 18:14:49 * Edward nods Jan 13 18:15:05 Your own liking of animals helps too, I assume Jan 13 18:15:15 * Morgan shrugs Jan 13 18:15:39 I assume so... the prospect of giving Bir to uncle Christopher was quite troubling Jan 13 18:25:22 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 13 18:32:33 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 13 18:34:21 Varick enjoys a menagerie of pets Jan 13 18:34:21 He talks to them... He feels a kinship given what is to come for him Jan 13 18:34:21 * Edward nods Jan 13 18:34:21 Your own liking of animals helps too, I assume Jan 13 18:34:24 * Morgan shrugs Jan 13 18:34:26 I assume so... the prospect of giving Bir to uncle Christopher was quite troubling Jan 13 18:35:06 * Molly nods Jan 13 18:35:15 * Molly is now known as Edward Jan 13 18:35:28 I have seen her about the place, she’s beautiful Jan 13 18:35:35 * Morgan nods Jan 13 18:36:16 you seem to have brought much back from Capperlucia. Tell me about the Ambassador? Jan 13 18:36:38 Emissary... Jan 13 18:38:02 yes, her Jan 13 18:38:32 I'm a little... concerned about her being around pretty much anyone Jan 13 18:39:52 why? Jan 13 18:41:14 She's picked up a few social cues but... the Capperlucians are honest. Blunt, even... after I told father about the magic, he was, unsurprisingly, antagonistic toward me... around the dinner table he was making snide comments and suddenly Uinise stands up, says "your food is nice but your words are barbed and you have created a horrible atmosphere and I will not eat at the same table" and fucked off to her room Jan 13 18:41:39 * Edward snorts Jan 13 18:41:43 My god Jan 13 18:42:28 * Morgan nods Jan 13 18:42:47 The look of surprise on his face... he was too stunned to be angry Jan 13 18:42:58 * Edward glances at him slyly “Admit it, you’ve felt like doing that on many occassions” Jan 13 18:43:27 hundreds... but I never would. Hell, it could all my courage to call him on his behaviour Jan 13 18:43:49 * Edward nods Jan 13 18:44:12 for his faults, he is our Sire Jan 13 18:44:27 * Morgan nods Jan 13 18:44:35 I was absolutely convinced I was getting disowned Jan 13 18:45:32 * Edward nods sadly Jan 13 18:45:45 I have felt that too Jan 13 18:46:15 * Morgan nods Jan 13 18:46:29 Thanks to my nightmares, I've endured it once or twice Jan 13 18:46:58 I’d rather dream of watching DeeDee’s naked backside again Jan 13 18:47:11 * Morgan nods Jan 13 18:47:45 Indeed... more upsetting, though... the realisation of how little it would've taken to push the distance between us aside Jan 13 18:51:54 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 13 18:53:47 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 13 18:53:56 Indeed... more upsetting, though... the realisation of how little it would've taken to push the distance between us aside Jan 13 18:53:59 * Molly is now known as Edward Jan 13 18:54:07 who? Jan 13 18:54:37 You and I... father and I... Jan 13 18:54:56 * Edward sighs Jan 13 18:55:08 Do you often dream of that? Jan 13 18:55:23 Fairly, yes Jan 13 18:55:36 * Edward nods Jan 13 18:55:46 Two things can be true at once... Jan 13 18:55:55 * Morgan nods Jan 13 18:55:57 Indeed Jan 13 18:57:19 you dreamt Mimi and I eloped, I believe? Jan 13 18:57:44 Father found out the day I was sneaking off to wed Dietlinde Jan 13 18:58:31 Do you never dream that you live happily ever after with her? Jan 13 18:59:54 No... even the path where there was no fire and we were banished... she was miserable... Jan 13 19:00:12 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:00:28 Perhaps you will one day Jan 13 19:01:00 I doubt it. She never wanted to be Veisgrafin, or Grafin... separated from the people she knew as friends... Jan 13 19:01:21 * Edward nods slightly Jan 13 19:01:34 You did talk about it then? Jan 13 19:01:45 * Morgan sighs, shaking his head Jan 13 19:02:03 No... another thing I only discovered in hindsight, far -far- too late Jan 13 19:02:32 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:03:29 we have all learned much far too late Jan 13 19:03:47 * Morgan nods Jan 13 19:05:03 One day I'll ask Theus why he chooses to make me see the things that could have been as well as making me walk the path that is... and will be... Jan 13 19:05:20 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:05:52 if He did not, would we be as close? would you and -Molly- be as close? Jan 13 19:06:40 She and I, maybe... you and I... no. I wouldn't have understood as I do Jan 13 19:07:00 It has made you a wiser man Jan 13 19:07:16 In some ways I suppose Jan 13 19:07:49 Understanding has helped you play noble game better Jan 13 19:08:36 I still don't like it Jan 13 19:08:51 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:09:02 And its more your advice that has enabled me to do so Jan 13 19:09:39 Which you would not have heeded whilst not being able to understand me Jan 13 19:10:12 true Jan 13 19:10:21 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:11:31 I am glad you do Jan 13 19:11:53 * Morgan nods Jan 13 19:11:55 Me tpp Jan 13 19:12:42 * Edward throws the stick again Jan 13 19:13:26 Do you ever see me with Alice? Jan 13 19:13:39 I have seen it once... Jan 13 19:13:59 Were we happy? Jan 13 19:15:07 I don't know... it was while I was still intensely angry, and I spotted you getting out of a carriage, and saw Alice from behind... I came over and threats were made and then... the door opened and Florrie is stood there staring at me Jan 13 19:15:20 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:16:23 difficult Jan 13 19:17:31 extremely... she wanted to be picked up... Alice was... -begging- me not to hurt her child... Jan 13 19:17:58 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:18:07 I’m sorry you saw that Jan 13 19:18:14 * Morgan nods Jan 13 19:18:41 Don’t you ever dream anything nice? Jan 13 19:18:50 occasionally... Jan 13 19:19:14 But the nightmare trap doesn’t work? Jan 13 19:20:04 I'm not sure... I've had nothing but normal, hazy dreams until I took it down... but that could be coincidence Jan 13 19:20:56 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:21:01 it could indeed Jan 13 19:22:00 * Morgan shrugs Jan 13 19:22:04 Have to wait and see Jan 13 19:22:07 You’ll sleep well tonight, I’d imagine, with Molly back at your side Jan 13 19:22:15 Maybe Jan 13 19:23:26 As long as its nothing so bad as I had on my way to Capperlucia, its a mercy Jan 13 19:23:59 * Edward nods, finding a second stick Jan 13 19:24:03 I recall Jan 13 19:24:53 It was strange, waking from that last one... realising it was a dream and being relieved and... devastated at the same time Jan 13 19:25:01 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:25:13 Two things... Jan 13 19:25:22 * Morgan nods Jan 13 19:25:26 Yes. Jan 13 19:25:44 How did it resolve again? Jan 13 19:25:58 * Morgan sighs Jan 13 19:26:49 Dietlinde was going to move closer to Sudlachenburg with the children so I could see them but... claim to be the wife of someone I served with Jan 13 19:27:00 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:27:35 not the ideal situation for you Jan 13 19:28:35 No. Jan 13 19:29:27 That was probably the most harrowing over a longer term... seeing Molly die, though... Jan 13 19:33:15 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:33:37 It haunts me how close you came to losing her. Jan 13 19:33:46 * Morgan nods Jan 13 19:34:18 On more than one occasion Jan 13 19:34:25 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:35:12 She has a peculiar knack for being right in harms way but somehow avoiding it Jan 13 19:35:23 * Morgan nods Jan 13 19:35:48 You're probably not aware of it but... now and then when things like that happen, time sort of... slows for us... Jan 13 19:36:00 * Edward frowns Jan 13 19:36:14 It feels that way, but that is not the case Jan 13 19:36:30 * Morgan smiles Jan 13 19:36:36 That thought makes you uneasy Jan 13 19:36:59 No, I think you attribute someth8ng to the supernatural that is just commonplace Jan 13 19:37:23 Would it trouble you if I was right? Jan 13 19:37:43 * Edward thinks Jan 13 19:37:51 No, at this point probably not Jan 13 19:37:57 * Morgan nods Jan 13 19:38:05 Good, because it happens... I've been told such Jan 13 19:38:23 * Edward nods, thinking Jan 13 19:38:32 That helps you stay safe? Jan 13 19:38:41 Apparently Jan 13 19:39:29 * Edward nods quietly Jan 13 19:42:54 * Morgan takes a handkerchief out, opening it and offering blueberries Jan 13 19:43:10 * Edward takes one, chewing it Jan 13 19:43:27 * Morgan does likewise Jan 13 19:43:48 Despite how it happens, I’m glad of it Jan 13 19:44:01 * Morgan nods Jan 13 19:44:04 Yes... Jan 13 19:44:31 * Edward shrugs, taking out his pocket watch Jan 13 19:44:40 We should have brought more food Jan 13 19:46:50 * Morgan nods, offering another Jan 13 19:46:53 You're hungry? Jan 13 19:47:02 * Edward takes it Jan 13 19:47:12 We’ve walked quite a way Jan 13 19:47:36 * Morgan nods, putting the blueberries away Jan 13 19:47:46 And yet the time hasn't flown as you hoped Jan 13 19:47:56 * Edward smiles Jan 13 19:48:03 I’ve enjoyed it, actually Jan 13 19:48:09 * Morgan nods Jan 13 19:48:30 As have I, though I think we'd both be happier if it'd been a little later than it is... Jan 13 19:48:53 We’re going to miss some of Quiet Hour Jan 13 19:49:36 I'm not sure it means much when our wives are not here Jan 13 19:50:00 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:50:11 Tomorrow it will be different Jan 13 19:51:25 Bedlam I imagine Jan 13 19:53:19 But not in Quiet Hour Jan 13 19:53:34 I suppose not Jan 13 19:54:02 * Edward nods Jan 13 19:54:11 Are you ready to start back? Jan 13 19:55:04 * Morgan nods Jan 13 19:55:05 aye Jan 13 19:56:36 * Edward walks all night beside him through the sparser woods. It’s not uncomfortable, gradually becoming more like the times when they were young enough to play outside together at the summerhouse or in the maze, before HH came along, or on the days HH was busy* Jan 13 19:58:17 Thank you... Jan 13 19:58:22 for? Jan 13 19:58:33 Choosing to spend this time with me Jan 13 19:58:50 * Edward smiles Jan 13 19:58:56 you’re welcome Jan 13 20:00:09 I'm going to need guards Jan 13 20:00:16 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:00:23 And a guardhouse for them Jan 13 20:00:43 Bloody building crew will be here for years Jan 13 20:00:52 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:01:01 drinking your ale and draining your pockets Jan 13 20:01:17 How am I supposed to have wild, rampant sex in the garden if they're always in it?! Jan 13 20:01:25 * Edward snorts Jan 13 20:02:02 You had sex in the Eisenfursts stable and in a brothel with a Duchess. A building crew is hardly going to stop you. Jan 13 20:02:43 Don't say it like that... I didn't have sex with a duchess, I had sex with my wife Jan 13 20:02:52 * Edward laughs Jan 13 20:03:22 Because that is just as far-fetched. Jan 13 20:03:51 Yeah but... you make it sound like I found a random duchess wandering about and banged her Jan 13 20:03:58 * Edward laughs Jan 13 20:04:18 -Banged- her?! Jan 13 20:04:42 Yes... its a colloquialism... it means had sex with Jan 13 20:04:55 * Edward laughs again Jan 13 20:05:16 I know what it means. I just didn’t imagine it coming out of you Jan 13 20:06:17 I even know what the phrase 'banging like a barn door in a storm' means... Jan 13 20:06:28 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:07:09 I thought you were building a private garden for your interludes? Jan 13 20:07:55 * Morgan nods Jan 13 20:08:07 With a sort of barn for when it rains apparently Jan 13 20:08:40 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:09:19 It sounds like an excellent place to give your wife a green gown. Jan 13 20:09:35 Is that a euphemism? Jan 13 20:09:51 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:09:59 An old one Jan 13 20:10:14 What the hell does it mean? Jan 13 20:10:43 It means to swive a woman in the grass or on a hillside Jan 13 20:11:40 * Morgan makes a huh noise Jan 13 20:11:58 I suppose... spring time is often referred to Mother Nature wearing her green gown... Jan 13 20:12:06 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:12:12 Indeed Jan 13 20:13:48 * Edward smiles “I read a new work from Master Shakespeare last week where he uses the line “Grope for trout in a peculiar river” Jan 13 20:15:09 What? What sort of nonsense is that? Jan 13 20:15:24 * Edward chuckles Jan 13 20:15:57 Mimi immediately knew. The peculiar river is her core. Jan 13 20:16:11 * Morgan frowns Jan 13 20:16:13 That makes no sense Jan 13 20:19:46 Trout have big open mouths, like a woman in the throes of pleasure. It means to be trying to make a woman climax with your fingers, brother Jan 13 20:20:09 Oh... oh I see Jan 13 20:21:56 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:22:08 A peculiar river indeed Jan 13 20:22:17 * Morgan nods Jan 13 20:22:18 Quite so Jan 13 20:22:27 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:22:44 I expect they’ll arrive between three and four Jan 13 20:23:49 * Morgan nods Jan 13 20:23:55 That sounds about right Jan 13 20:24:51 Unless Heinzharold has made a delay with his wife, of course Jan 13 20:25:28 Wouldn't -really- surprise me. I'll check the mirrors Jan 13 20:25:44 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:26:00 Will you know when she’s close? Jan 13 20:26:12 * Morgan nods Jan 13 20:26:23 I'll be able to sense her at a distance, then hear her within a mile Jan 13 20:26:30 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:26:44 About five miles for the former, wasn’t it? Jan 13 20:26:51 About that, yes Jan 13 20:27:01 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:27:19 I imagine you’ll be glad to sense her that way again? Jan 13 20:27:36 * Morgan nods Jan 13 20:27:44 Assuming my son isn't hiding her... Jan 13 20:28:07 which... oh, the new one? Jan 13 20:29:12 * Morgan nods Jan 13 20:29:30 Have you picked a name yet? Jan 13 20:29:58 No no... not even close Jan 13 20:30:05 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:30:29 Did I tell you of the red stag I've been dreaming of? Following it through a forest... Jan 13 20:30:43 No I do not believe so Jan 13 20:31:56 Been going on for a while... little glimpses of a red stag... at first I thought I was hunting it... over -weeks- of dreams, I got closer and realised I wasn't hunting it... then the night caught up with it... its my child... waking up, I discovered Molly was pregnant Jan 13 20:32:24 Why a stag? Jan 13 20:33:04 Excellent question... ask me another Jan 13 20:33:41 Your other sons have animal nicknames Jan 13 20:33:57 * Morgan nods Jan 13 20:33:59 Yes, they do Jan 13 20:34:17 That comes from Molly? Jan 13 20:34:21 * Morgan nods Jan 13 20:34:34 Something from her childhood Jan 13 20:34:47 * Edward nods, smiling Jan 13 20:34:56 Does she has one herself? Jan 13 20:35:05 She did when she was younger Jan 13 20:35:12 what was it? Jan 13 20:35:32 Little Vixen... Cecily was Little Squirrel Jan 13 20:35:44 * Edward nods, smiling faintly Jan 13 20:35:51 Apt, I think Jan 13 20:36:04 Agreed Jan 13 20:36:23 Better than a little cabbage? Jan 13 20:37:08 Rather think so, don't you? Jan 13 20:37:13 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:37:22 Does she still call you that? Jan 13 20:37:39 Oh yes... frequently Jan 13 20:37:52 Its why your daughter calls me bullhead Jan 13 20:37:56 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:38:10 I remember. That does suit though Jan 13 20:38:52 Isn't It amazing how quickly you can go off someone Jan 13 20:39:07 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:39:17 I’ve always thought so Jan 13 20:39:45 dickhead Jan 13 20:39:58 * Edward laughs Jan 13 20:40:34 -I- could make a fortune in certain sorts of work if that was true Jan 13 20:40:44 * Morgan laughs Jan 13 20:40:45 Gross Jan 13 20:40:52 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:41:02 It wouldn’t hurt to have a spare Jan 13 20:41:42 * Morgan nods Jan 13 20:41:56 Shouldn't be an issue as long as we don't end up duelling... Jan 13 20:42:07 why? Jan 13 20:42:20 I've maimed a couple of people like that... Jan 13 20:42:34 * Edward winces Jan 13 20:45:01 They deserved it Jan 13 20:46:00 I don’t doubt it Jan 13 20:46:29 * Morgan nods Jan 13 20:46:36 That... is surprisingly comforting Jan 13 20:47:53 why? Jan 13 20:48:28 That you didn't for an instant entertain it was unwarranted... it shows you have a high opinion of me in that regard Jan 13 20:50:02 * Edward nods as if this is obvious Jan 13 20:50:04 of course Jan 13 20:51:09 * Morgan smiles, looking around as they walk Jan 13 20:52:03 * Edward does likewise Jan 13 20:52:14 You’ll give him your name? Jan 13 20:52:33 but... what will I use? Jan 13 20:53:35 I think your wife has the right of it. Little Cabbage Koertig. Jan 13 20:54:02 * Morgan thumps him Jan 13 20:55:24 * Edward laughs, thumping him back Jan 13 20:57:01 Funny how things change... Jan 13 20:57:44 * Edward nods Jan 13 20:58:17 Not only are we hitting each other in play, the thought did not even occur to me that it was odd until you just pointed it out Jan 13 20:59:17 I was actually thinking... way back... we shoved eachcother a few times and I suggested we stop in case people got the wrong idea and thought we were fighting, particularly father... Jan 13 20:59:29 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:00:47 The gossip now has moved on. Your presence at my wedding, and my presence with the family at His Grace’s ball the night before Molly was so ill has meant people no longer think of us at odds Jan 13 21:01:06 * Morgan nods Jan 13 21:01:14 Now its just me shoving my asshat brother Jan 13 21:01:19 * Morgan shoves him sideways Jan 13 21:01:50 * Edward nods slowly, walking a few paces before body slamming him Jan 13 21:02:04 * Morgan is ready for it and barely moves Jan 13 21:02:19 Thought you'd have learned your lesson about that by now... Jan 13 21:02:32 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:02:36 You’d think so Jan 13 21:02:52 * Morgan smiles, glancing round Jan 13 21:03:27 *There’s no one around, but Ballard watches them, head tilted Jan 13 21:03:46 * Morgan paths his thigh, calling the dog to his side Jan 13 21:04:00 Was just thinking last time you tried to move me, Heidi scared the bejesus out of us Jan 13 21:04:44 * Edward laughs Jan 13 21:05:02 I do not envy you hosting a house party with her as a guest Jan 13 21:05:41 I have a plan Jan 13 21:05:58 If it is tying her to a bed, Zench has tried that. Jan 13 21:06:24 Yes but, he wasn't a sailor so wouldn't know shit about how to tie a proper knot Jan 13 21:06:46 * Edward shrugs Jan 13 21:06:51 it’s not difficult Jan 13 21:07:32 * Morgan laughs Jan 13 21:07:46 Can you bake bread? Jan 13 21:08:35 Not well Jan 13 21:08:56 Because you're not a baker... Jan 13 21:09:02 No Jan 13 21:09:11 Because you suck at baking? Jan 13 21:10:25 Probably. I have no use for it Jan 13 21:11:00 Same applies to rope work... when your life depends on a knot being secure, you learn to make them secure... Jan 13 21:11:15 -or-... if you have a particular kind of fetish, I'm given to understand. Jan 13 21:12:06 * Edward shrugs Jan 13 21:12:21 My experience with Alarice was more than enough of that for me Jan 13 21:12:33 * Morgan puts an arm around him Jan 13 21:12:41 That was insensitive... I'm sorry. Jan 13 21:12:48 * Edward shakes his head Jan 13 21:13:26 I am fine, brother. I am no stranger to proclivities, that is just not one I personally enjoy Jan 13 21:14:05 You know that the behaviour of children is generally held against their parents? Jan 13 21:14:12 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:14:15 yes... Jan 13 21:14:32 Her father will be in residence... Jan 13 21:15:06 It’s -Heidi-. Even Theus himself would struggle to keep her in line Jan 13 21:15:19 * Morgan shrugs Jan 13 21:16:01 In all honesty... I'm going to ask her to behave reasonably... I don't want anything spoiling what is to be a very special event for us Jan 13 21:16:10 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:16:29 Will you be announcing your happy expectation? Jan 13 21:16:53 Assuming that Molly has felt the quickening, its a distinct possibility Jan 13 21:17:11 Wouldn’t she have said if she had? Jan 13 21:17:45 yes... I meant if she's felt it by then, its a possibility we will announce it... Jan 13 21:17:53 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:18:18 I will keep my fingers crossed. She can tell the child is well though? Jan 13 21:18:26 * Morgan nods Jan 13 21:18:28 Absolutely she can Jan 13 21:18:41 That must be a relief for you, brother Jan 13 21:18:50 * Morgan nods Jan 13 21:19:39 Absolutely. So much I've already experienced this time around... I've already heard his heartbeat, like... a tiny galloping horse... I've felt him move with my magic... Jan 13 21:19:54 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:20:37 Do you feel a bond already? Jan 13 21:20:46 * Morgan smiles, nodding Jan 13 21:21:14 You'll understand before too long... and the almost undeniable desire to have your hand on her abdomen... Jan 13 21:22:35 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:22:54 I missed all of it with Florrie Jan 13 21:23:14 I know. Jan 13 21:23:50 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:24:23 We should expect to see you touching her stomach often then? Jan 13 21:25:06 Until it is announced I will be trying very hard not to... its a bit too obvious Jan 13 21:25:13 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:25:43 If you need anyone to distract your visitors, let me know, brother Jan 13 21:26:23 * Morgan nods Jan 13 21:26:49 I'd rather you are distracted by your wife, and vice versa... Jan 13 21:26:57 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:27:52 I know, but consider whether your wife may need reassurance as she begins this long process, especially as she can be prone to comparing herself. Jan 13 21:29:18 I have considered that... I will not let her down Jan 13 21:29:34 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:30:07 I hope your footmen are prepared for the luggage they may bring Jan 13 21:31:34 I don't think anyone could be Jan 13 21:32:10 * Edward laughs Jan 13 21:32:53 It is a burden, but we will get the benefit of seeing them feel beautiful in new dresses, and that is always good for the soul Jan 13 21:33:05 * Morgan nods Jan 13 21:33:08 If not the bank balance Jan 13 21:33:13 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:33:40 I’ve asked Mimi to send the bills direct to Wonks, it will be his problem a while Jan 13 21:33:51 * Morgan nods Jan 13 21:34:04 Probably Wye Jan 13 21:34:46 wise* Jan 13 21:35:14 *they walk back, and the clock in the hall says it is half after one already, lunch been and gone* Jan 13 21:36:38 * Edward looks to a footman who he seems to already know “Can you bring my a sandwich to my room? Just knock and leave it outside, if you would” *the footman nods, and Edward thanks him* Jan 13 21:37:30 I'll come let you know as soon as I get any sense of them Jan 13 21:37:50 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:38:03 If it is after two, I will be n the nursery Jan 13 21:38:13 * Morgan nods Jan 13 21:38:34 I wonder if an informal arrangement for dinner might be wise... keep all the ladies apart... Jan 13 21:39:29 Why all of them? Jan 13 21:40:15 Do you want Alice feeling pushed out? Or Mina? Jan 13 21:40:24 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:40:56 Not so we all eat in our rooms and then do not need to make the usual preparations for dinner? Jan 13 21:41:23 Does that sound reasonable to you? Jan 13 21:41:56 * Edward moves towards the stairs and away from staff Jan 13 21:42:20 I could stand to eat naked with my wife, and I suspect you could with yours Jan 13 21:42:54 Quite. Jan 13 21:43:02 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:43:11 Very well, we will do that then Jan 13 21:44:10 * Morgan nods Jan 13 21:44:18 I'll send for Mina after dinner... Jan 13 21:44:49 * Edward nods Jan 13 21:45:32 I’ll see you in a while Jan 13 21:45:53 What's Mina's drink of choice? Jan 13 21:46:29 white wine Jan 13 21:46:39 * Morgan ndos Jan 13 21:46:44 Alright, I'll make the preparations Jan 13 21:47:03 * Edward nods, branching off for his room Jan 13 21:47:23 * Morgan gets to his room, ringing the bell for attention Jan 13 21:47:33 * Edward is now known as Dresden Jan 13 21:47:53 * Dresden knocks after a couple of minutes Jan 13 21:48:09 Lord? Jan 13 21:49:14 Dresden, good.. Would you have some coffee sent up, and let the kitchen staff know we will all be dining individually this evening, in our rooms Jan 13 21:49:23 * Dresden nods Jan 13 21:49:29 Very good, Lord Jan 13 21:49:44 Thank you, Dresden Jan 13 21:53:11 The petals will g-go on at three, Lord Jan 13 21:53:28 perfect... I would expect them between three and four Jan 13 21:53:40 * Dresden nods Jan 13 21:53:54 Baths are planned and tea trays Jan 13 21:54:08 * Morgan smiles Jan 13 21:54:22 I am incredibly lucky to have all of you as my staff... Jan 13 21:54:53 * Dresden smiles Jan 13 21:55:08 Thank y-y-you, Lord, I’ll pass that on Jan 13 21:55:37 * Morgan nods Jan 13 21:55:40 Please do Jan 13 21:56:40 M-m-Maggie will be here to watch the ch-children s-so y-you and Her Ladyship c-can c-catch up Jan 13 21:57:11 Fantastic, thank you Jan 13 21:57:38 * Dresden nods Jan 13 21:57:51 Anything m-more, Lord? Jan 13 21:58:07 I don't believe so, no.... thank you Dresden Jan 13 21:58:44 * Dresden bows and goes, leaving Morgan alone and with twenty five more minutes before Edward, Alice, and Florrie would be around Jan 13 21:58:56 * Morgan checks the mirrors Jan 13 22:01:11 *There’s nothing on the others, but Molly’s says “half after twelve: We’ve stopped briefly for lunch. The boar was scared off by Varick, all is well. I am so desperate to see you I feel like I have ants in my breeches! Not that I am wearing breeches, but you get my meaning. Not too long now. My love, MKxx” Jan 13 22:01:47 * Morgan packs it away, finding his book to read by the window Jan 13 22:02:29 *It’s hard to settle to it, knowing she will be here before three hours pass at the very latest Jan 13 22:03:22 * Morgan gives up, waiting for the coffee to arrive before wandering down to the art room to doodle Jan 13 22:04:13 *He manages to focus on that until suddenly a few moments after the clock strikes two, she appears on his mental radar again* Jan 13 22:04:39 * Morgan gets up, going looking for Edward Jan 13 22:04:49 * Dresden is now known as Edward Jan 13 22:05:36 * Edward is found sat cross-legged on the nursery parlour floor partaking in a toy tea party with Florrie and Alice Jan 13 22:06:04 * Morgan watches them from the doorway for a couple of minutes Jan 13 22:06:20 *Florrie spots him* Ballhead want tea? Jan 13 22:06:33 Yes please Jan 13 22:06:58 * Edward shuffles up to make a space, and Florrie ‘pours’ for him Jan 13 22:07:44 I’ve spoken to Alice about dinner Jan 13 22:07:57 * Morgan nods, looking at Alice Jan 13 22:08:00 Is that alright? Jan 13 22:08:36 *Alice nods* I eat alone often, it’s no problem Jan 13 22:08:54 * Morgan nods Jan 13 22:09:08 I don't see them being too much longer... I got a bearing on them a few minutes ago Jan 13 22:09:36 * Edward nods Jan 13 22:09:48 an hour and a half to two hours then Jan 13 22:10:02 * Morgan nods Jan 13 22:10:03 indeed Jan 13 22:11:58 * Edward smiles Jan 13 22:12:51 *Alice watches Florrie play* Florrie will be glad to see Varick and Emil, if you want them to play here a while Jan 13 22:13:51 * Morgan nods Jan 13 22:14:12 Once we've had a little time, quite possibly... we''ll have Maggie bring the boys to you Jan 13 22:14:32 A: Thats a good idea Jan 13 22:14:43 * Edward nods smiling slightly Jan 13 22:17:10 * Morgan nods Jan 13 22:18:21 * Edward manages to immerse himself in the activity, but Morgan can see him glance at the clock each time it makes a quarter hour chime Jan 13 22:20:00 * Morgan keeps his mind open for when she gets within a mile Jan 13 22:21:24 *he feels her emotions at two miles away as usual, very excited* Jan 13 22:21:41 * Morgan glances at Edward Jan 13 22:21:43 Two miles Jan 13 22:22:39 * Edward nods, still playing with Florrie. There’s a knock on the nursery door Jan 13 22:22:58 Yes? Jan 13 22:23:35 A Maid enters: Her Excellency will be here in half an hour, she sent a rider in ahead to get the tea ready and prepare baths, your Excellency Jan 13 22:24:23 * Morgan nods Jan 13 22:24:26 Very well, thank you Jan 13 22:25:06 *the maid goes. Alice looks at Morgan* Florrie and I are contented here if you need to prepare Jan 13 22:26:25 * Morgan nods Jan 13 22:26:32 Best had... Jan 13 22:26:59 * Edward stands, kissing Florrie’s crown Jan 13 22:27:53 *Florrie hugs him and then Morgan a moment before going back to playing Jan 13 22:30:56 I’ll see you tomorrow, princess Jan 13 22:31:31 *Florrie nods, playing with her mother. Alice looks to Edward, mouthing ‘good luck’ Jan 13 22:31:49 * Edward smiles at her with a little nod of thanks Jan 13 22:33:08 * Morgan opens the door, letting Edward out Jan 13 22:34:30 * Edward goes Jan 13 22:34:57 Time to muster the troops for their carrying and lifting duties Jan 13 22:35:10 * Morgan nods Jan 13 22:35:17 Aye... we'll meet them at the door? Jan 13 22:35:22 * Edward nods Jan 13 22:35:43 In the entrance hall Jan 13 22:35:54 Rather be outside Jan 13 22:36:05 * Edward looks at him Jan 13 22:36:53 They have travelled more than five hours. Give them a moment to compose themselves rather than making them roll out of the carriage and straight in to view Jan 13 22:38:20 * Morgan nods, sighing, heading for the stairs Jan 13 22:39:31 * Edward chuckles Jan 13 22:40:31 your footmen, butler, and housekeeper will be outside, they aren’t arriving unnoticed, but they will want to make an entrance, and we want to give them it Jan 13 22:41:00 * Morgan nods Jan 13 22:41:14 I know... I just... I'm desperate to see them Jan 13 22:41:56 As am I, but you are a Duke, not a smitten stablehand Jan 13 22:42:22 I'm a smitten duke Jan 13 22:42:28 * Edward chuckles Jan 13 22:42:29 And its my damn house Jan 13 22:42:51 Yes, you’d think that would be the only thing that mattered... Jan 13 22:44:00 * Morgan jabs him in the ribs Jan 13 22:44:08 You take all the fun out of this sometimes. Jan 13 22:44:17 * Edward nods Jan 13 22:44:22 I know Jan 13 22:45:01 *Mondel comes over* Shouldn’t be too long now, my Lord. Jan 13 22:45:13 * Morgan nods Jan 13 22:45:24 I imagine there'll be thirty tonnes of luggage to deal with Jan 13 22:45:35 * Edward still makes his way to the entrance hall with them in tow Jan 13 22:46:02 M: All the footmen are ready, the grooms and stableboys too Jan 13 22:47:37 Excellent.. good work Jan 13 22:50:19 *Mondel inclines his head. He stands on the threshold between the entrance hall door and the doorstep, watching towards the drive way. Edward checks his hair in the mirror Jan 13 22:51:18 Relax, Edward, you look very pretty Jan 13 22:51:41 * Edward smiles Jan 13 22:52:10 Of course. Father would look this neat even if he’d crawled a mile in the mud Jan 13 22:52:31 * Morgan nods Jan 13 22:52:35 Its despicable Jan 13 22:53:45 * Edward nods Jan 13 22:53:55 I don’t know how he does it Jan 13 22:54:42 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 13 22:54:44 Me either Jan 13 22:54:45 * Edward smiles faintly “They must have made a good picture. Our eternally neat Father stood beside Yensid” Jan 13 22:55:03 * Morgan chuckles Jan 13 22:55:53 * Edward waits quietly as the minutes tick by. Morgan hears a carriage long before Edward, but also a second vehicle at the same pace, also with two horses Jan 13 22:56:04 * Morgan frowns Jan 13 22:56:21 Thats not just one carriage Jan 13 22:56:27 * Edward strains Jan 13 22:56:33 I don’t hear anything Jan 13 22:56:41 * Morgan tilts his head slightly Jan 13 22:56:51 I don't know if its another carriage... but its got two horses Jan 13 22:57:45 * Edward nods, still waiting. The sounds only get louder as they progress down the drive, between the terraces, and then into the yard Jan 13 23:00:06 * Edward stands a little straighter, waiting. There’s sounds of talking between the staff, the carriage door opening, and then he hears Molly say “Thank you, Klars”. Edward glances at Morgan’s expression Jan 13 23:00:47 * Morgan stands quietly, still Jan 13 23:02:07 *there’s more sounds from outside, people getting out, Molly greeting the staff, Varick chatting away, HH laughing with the grooms Jan 13 23:02:21 Wait inside, he says... Jan 13 23:02:33 what are you complaining about? Jan 13 23:02:55 They're right -there- and I'm stood here like a tit because you said so Jan 13 23:03:09 You’re stood like a tot because you are a tit. Jan 13 23:04:13 * Morgan thumps him in the arm Jan 13 23:04:26 *Edward laughs. Varick comes running on in, grinning when he sees Morgan* Jan 13 23:04:30 V: Vati! Jan 13 23:04:46 * Morgan gets down on his knees, opening his arms Jan 13 23:04:51 There's my boy Jan 13 23:05:03 *Varick hugs him hard* I missed you! Jan 13 23:05:43 I missed you... did you have fun with HeinzHarold? Jan 13 23:06:00 *Varick nods* We drank all the blokners in the tavern! Jan 13 23:06:09 * Edward chuckles quietly Jan 13 23:06:14 Did you now... Jan 13 23:06:29 V: We ate -a lot- of bacon Jan 13 23:06:38 -that- doesn't surprise me in the least Jan 13 23:07:28 *Claudia and Uinise come in next. Claudia slightly inclines her head to Edward due to his rank, but it’s bare Jan 13 23:07:38 barely anything at all* Jan 13 23:08:07 * Morgan stands up, putting a hand on Varicks head as he looks at Claudia Jan 13 23:08:09 All good? Jan 13 23:08:23 *Claudia nods* Yeah, all good. Jan 13 23:08:46 Good. Had to make a few changes to sleeping arrangements with everyone coming... don't mind sharing with Uinise do you? Jan 13 23:09:13 *Uinise smiles at Morgan. Claudia shrugs* That’s fine Jan 13 23:09:24 * Morgan nods, looking at Uinise Jan 13 23:09:36 Uinise... did you enjoy the city? Jan 13 23:09:59 *Uinise smiles* Most of it, yes. Some of it was very dirty and smelly Jan 13 23:10:06 * Edward snorts, laughing Jan 13 23:10:11 * Morgan nods Jan 13 23:10:23 Uinise, this is my brother Edward... he's Freiarr of Graben Jan 13 23:11:13 *Uinise curtsies, doing a good job of it. He bows formally to her* Delighted to make your acquaintance, my lady Jan 13 23:11:39 Edward... this is Uinise, our Emissary from Capperlucia Jan 13 23:12:18 * Edward smiles charmingly “Uinise... what a beautiful name” Jan 13 23:12:42 C: $less than a minute and I want to punch him in the head. it’s a new record.$ Jan 13 23:13:13 $Behave. It was quicker than that last time. He's a political animal$ Jan 13 23:13:57 U: Edward is also a beautiful name Jan 13 23:14:20 C: *she smiles slightly when Edward looks faintly puzzled* Jan 13 23:14:36 * Edward nods “Thank you...” Jan 13 23:14:51 *Uinise just smiles* Jan 13 23:15:00 $What've you been teaching her?$ Jan 13 23:15:29 I'm sure you want to go and get freshened up... we'll be eating separately this evening, we can all catch up tomorrow after some rest Jan 13 23:16:01 $Nothing much. Seperate rooms, strict propriety. which room is ours?$ Jan 13 23:16:26 * Morgan gestures the directions Jan 13 23:17:23 *Uinise and Claudia go into the house further, and Inga comes in carrying Emil who shouts “Vah-eee!” Jan 13 23:17:51 * Morgan moves to them, taking Emil before kissing Inga's cheek Jan 13 23:17:53 Thank you love Jan 13 23:18:53 *Inga smiles, waiting for HH. Morgan’s younger son looks up at him with those big gray eyes, looking smiley and happy to see him. He smells recently nursed* Jan 13 23:19:13 Hello little lamb... have you missed me? Jan 13 23:19:21 * Morgan moves to blow raspberries on the boys neck Jan 13 23:19:28 * Edward watches Morgan with the baby he hasn’t met in person yet whilst the baby laughs Jan 13 23:19:42 * Morgan carries him to Edward Jan 13 23:20:11 Edward... this is Emil... *he looks at the babe* this is your uncle Edward... we call him landlubber... Jan 13 23:20:53 *Emil looks at Edward with a smile. Edward smiles too* Jan 13 23:21:07 He is a handsome little man, brother Jan 13 23:21:18 * Morgan nods Jan 13 23:21:37 I've been excessively lucky with my sons... your nephews... Jan 13 23:21:57 * Edward nods, ruffling Varick’s hair Jan 13 23:22:02 yes you have Jan 13 23:24:17 *HH brings Mina in on his arm. Her dress is a warm soft pink, not a colour he’s seen her in before but that works well on her colouring. Edward just looks at her a moment. HH looks between the two of them before bringing Mina to her husband and gently disentangling himself Jan 13 23:24:42 * Morgan gently bounces Emil, watching them Jan 13 23:25:57 * Edward takes Mina’s hands before gently raising them. Then he kisses her knuckles on her right, then her left. “My Lady...” Jan 13 23:26:41 *HH glances at Morgan* Hey, Molly’s just outside sorting out Mainz and Federest Jan 13 23:27:04 A second carriage? Jan 13 23:27:16 *Mina smiles at Edward* Good afternoon, my Lord Jan 13 23:27:46 HH: A cart, for all the trunks. Pretty sure I’m pockets to let now Jan 13 23:28:04 Shoudl've seen that coming I suppose Jan 13 23:28:14 HH: Warned ya, man Jan 13 23:28:18 * Morgan nods Jan 13 23:28:28 Yes, I remember Jan 13 23:28:37 V: Vati, can I go and see Bir and Captain Ulysses now? Jan 13 23:28:45 Yes, go on Jan 13 23:29:02 I: Should I take Emil too, Morgan? Jan 13 23:29:14 * Morgan looks torn but hands him over Jan 13 23:29:46 * Edward offers Mina his arm, which she takes politely Jan 13 23:29:55 Until later, brother Jan 13 23:30:07 * Morgan nods, inclining his head Jan 13 23:30:53 *they go, leaving HH and Morgan in the hall Jan 13 23:30:58 * Edward is now known as HH Jan 13 23:31:09 You good? Jan 13 23:33:05 * Morgan nods Jan 13 23:33:08 yes... I am Jan 13 23:34:07 * HH nods Jan 13 23:34:12 need me? Jan 13 23:34:50 No... no roses on the bed... pollen would wreck them. Petals instead. Bugger off and be with your wife Jan 13 23:35:02 * HH nods Jan 13 23:35:24 aye aye, cap’n Morgan Sir! Jan 13 23:36:23 * Morgan nods, tapping his arm briefly, letting him go Jan 13 23:38:25 * HH heads off. Arendt, Mondel, Mainz, and Federest come in talking, but it’s behind Molly, who looks elated to see him Jan 13 23:38:32 * HH is now known as Molly Jan 13 23:40:01 Liebes Herz... Jan 13 23:40:17 * Morgan comes to her, taking her hands Jan 13 23:40:20 Welcome home blossom Jan 13 23:42:16 * Molly squeezes them tightly, smiling so warmly and taking in his face. She has freckles across the bridge of her nose that she did not have before she left. He can smell the scent he's been missing strongly, instantly affecting him help me with my cloak, my love? Jan 13 23:42:37 * Morgan nods, doing so Jan 13 23:42:41 You've caught the sun... Jan 13 23:43:21 perhaps... Jan 13 23:43:36 * Molly subtly glances around before changing positions a little so she can take his hand and move it over her lower belly. She definitely seems to have gained significantly more fullness and firmness. She watches his eyes Jan 13 23:43:58 * Morgan smiles, kissing her soundly briefly Jan 13 23:44:41 *There is a brief cough from Frau Arendt* I’ll see these gentleman to the kitchen, your Excellencies Jan 13 23:45:18 * Molly nods, but her eyes don’t leave Morgan’s “Mmhmm, thank you Arendt” Jan 13 23:46:21 Frau Arendt, would you have coffee sent to our room please Jan 13 23:46:38 Arendt: I have already done so, my Lord Jan 13 23:46:51 yes... yes of course, sorry Jan 13 23:47:19 * Molly smiles slightly “Let’s find our coffee, my love...” Jan 13 23:47:30 * Morgan nods, offering his arm Jan 13 23:47:41 * Molly takes it, squeezing again Jan 13 23:48:50 *Arendt leads the men towards the kitchen. Mondel just takes his usual spot, inclining his head to Morgan Jan 13 23:49:11 * Morgan does likewise before leading Molly off to their room Jan 13 23:50:07 * Molly keeps a firm hold of him. Inside the room it smells of roses and coffee, and she looks around it, leaving him the door Jan 13 23:50:20 Oh! Rose petals! how lovely! Jan 13 23:50:26 * Morgan closes it Jan 13 23:50:45 Roses would've left stains, so... there was a compromise Jan 13 23:51:09 * Molly nods, smiling as she kicks off her shoes Jan 13 23:51:15 it’s so good to be home! Jan 13 23:51:28 * Morgan nods, moving to pour coffee Jan 13 23:51:36 Your bath should be ready... Jan 13 23:51:51 * Molly nods Jan 13 23:52:17 I’ll just freshen up a moment, then I’ll be with you. The bath can wait Jan 13 23:52:39 I'm happy to come sit with you while you bathe if you like... we can talk then Jan 13 23:55:14 No, it’s fine *she smiles* just a minute Jan 13 23:55:57 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jan 13 23:56:18 * Molly goes in, shutting the door Jan 13 23:58:59 * Morgan mills about the room, straightening things up that really don't need straightening Jan 13 23:59:14 * Molly returns after a few minutes. Her hair is longer again by another inch. her outfit is a deep pink lacy negligee like a short strappy dress, matching panties beneath. It crosses at the front, its looseness and the tight weave meaning he can still not really see any changes. She smiles Jan 13 23:59:51 Oh... oh my