**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jan 19 00:10:42 2024 Jan 19 00:10:42 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 19 10:57:46 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 19 10:58:51 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 19 20:14:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 19 20:15:36 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 19 20:17:11 * Molly is now known as Edward Jan 19 20:17:32 It might take time to repair that damage fully. But look at us... if -we- can get there... Jan 19 20:17:32 possibly Jan 19 20:17:32 Prove you're a leader worth following again, Edward. Acknowledge your mistakes, acknowledge to her that you didn't or don't understand the depth of the hurt you've caused, tell her you want to understand, to make it better and to prove you're worth following. Jan 19 20:17:32 I might Jan 19 20:17:33 * Morgan shrugs Jan 19 20:17:35 Its what Dekker would do. Jan 19 20:18:20 * Edward doesn’t reply. Emil looks up at Morgan “Vah-ee ors” Jan 19 20:18:39 You want to see the horses? Jan 19 20:18:48 *Emil smiles* Jan 19 20:20:30 * Morgan moves to Edward, pulling him close and kissing the side of his head before letting him go Jan 19 20:21:01 I believe in you. Jan 19 20:21:15 I am glad someone does. Jan 19 20:21:34 Many of us do. I think Mina does but... she's still too angry Jan 19 20:22:29 I do not fancy a trip to the stables. I will see you all in a while Jan 19 20:22:53 As you wish. Perhaps find your sister... she calms you better than I do Jan 19 20:23:39 I have heard the list of things she is trying to get done today, and I will not take her from that. I want to be alone a while Jan 19 20:24:10 Very well. Maybe... pray on it? Jan 19 20:24:18 I will Jan 19 20:24:43 * Morgan nods, letting him go Jan 19 20:25:43 * Edward walks out west, towards the woods. Varick watches, then comes back to Morgan Jan 19 20:25:47 * Edward is now known as Varick Jan 19 20:25:57 where is Uncle Edward going? Jan 19 20:26:18 He's going for a walk... he wants some time along to think Jan 19 20:26:24 why? Jan 19 20:26:38 Because something is bothering him and he's trying to work out how to fix it Jan 19 20:27:11 Oh 9kay Vati Jan 19 20:27:28 Lets go see the horses Jan 19 20:30:47 * Varick nods, quite happily trotting along on one side of Morgan whilst Ballard is on the other, and Emil on his father’s chest. It would be nice if it wasn’t for everything going on Jan 19 20:32:08 Its nice here isn't it Jan 19 20:32:30 * Varick smiles Jan 19 20:32:36 I like our house Jan 19 20:32:45 E: Ows Jan 19 20:32:53 Yes, thats right... our house Jan 19 20:33:39 E: Ora Ows Jan 19 20:33:43 Ors* Jan 19 20:34:09 * Morgan keeps heading for the stables Jan 19 20:37:01 *There are several empty carts* Jan 19 20:38:30 * Morgan looks them over Jan 19 20:38:49 *they all bear the insignia of Kiev* Jan 19 20:39:29 *Varick looks at them* They might have brought all the chairs and beds Mama sent for Jan 19 20:39:39 * Morgan nods Jan 19 20:39:41 Just what I was thinking Jan 19 20:42:23 * Varick nods, going into the stable. There are no grooms presently there. Xantha stands watching Morgan whilst the massive pregnant Aurora eats calmly Jan 19 20:43:00 * Morgan gently rubs Xantha's nose Jan 19 20:43:06 who do you think weighs more, Aurora or Xantha? Jan 19 20:43:23 Xantha... he's all muscle and gristle Jan 19 20:43:39 * Varick starts chuckling Jan 19 20:43:49 Aurora is a spider now. Jan 19 20:44:57 Because she's currently got eight legs? Jan 19 20:45:56 * Varick nods, grinning Jan 19 20:46:46 * Morgan chuckles Jan 19 20:46:59 Very good Jan 19 20:47:19 * Varick looks at Xantha a long moment Jan 19 20:47:24 E: Ors! Jan 19 20:47:48 Yes, horse Jan 19 20:48:21 Xantha doesn’t understand why the foal hasn’t come yet Jan 19 20:48:33 Its not due yet Jan 19 20:50:28 * Varick watches the horse again “okay Vati” Jan 19 20:51:11 I don't -think- it is, anyway... Jan 19 20:52:28 * Varick looks at Morgan Jan 19 20:52:43 How will the foal come out of her tummy? Jan 19 20:53:31 All being well... it'll come from the same place Xantha planted the seed Jan 19 20:54:52 Okay Vati. My grandmas are coming tomorrow Jan 19 20:55:36 Thats right, they are... Jan 19 20:56:57 They will get to cuddle Emil Jan 19 20:57:01 E: Meee Jan 19 20:57:12 * Morgan nods Jan 19 20:57:20 Of course, you get to do that all the time Jan 19 20:57:33 * Varick nods, smiling proudly Jan 19 20:57:42 I am his big brother Jan 19 20:58:05 * Morgan nods Jan 19 20:58:26 Thats right... and you're a -wonderful- big brother Jan 19 20:59:28 * Varick grins Jan 19 20:59:52 I like being a brother. I’m happy we didn’t leave him in Capperlucia Jan 19 21:00:17 * Morgan nods Jan 19 21:00:19 Me too Jan 19 21:01:02 When Rickon and Jacques come, I can show them I have a brother now Jan 19 21:01:56 * Morgan nods Jan 19 21:02:13 Yes, you can. Are you looking forward to seeing them? Jan 19 21:02:44 * Varick nods Jan 19 21:03:01 You said we can camp in the garden Jan 19 21:03:12 * Morgan nods Jan 19 21:03:31 We'll need to talk with mama, find out where we can put it... there'll be a lot of people here Jan 19 21:04:00 Are you going to sleep out with us? Jan 19 21:04:19 I'm not sure what I'll be doing yet Jan 19 21:06:41 who will stay with us? Jan 19 21:07:08 Someone will be out there to keep you safe don't worry Jan 19 21:09:05 Okay Vati. Will that be the night before the baptism or the nighttime after? Jan 19 21:09:52 Not sure yet. We'll talk to mama about it later Jan 19 21:11:18 E: Mamam bees? Jan 19 21:11:26 You hungry? Jan 19 21:11:45 *Emil smiles* Bees Jan 19 21:12:04 Best head back then Jan 19 21:13:11 * Varick walks beside Morgan Jan 19 21:13:20 Did Auntie Mina like Florrie? Jan 19 21:14:03 I think so... at least a little bit. It'll take some time for them to get used to eachother Jan 19 21:15:13 why is everyone so unhappy today? Jan 19 21:15:38 Grown up nonsense, son. It'll be alright soon Jan 19 21:16:46 * Varick nods Jan 19 21:17:01 I don’t want to be a grown up and be sad too much Jan 19 21:17:19 No, I'd much rather we were all happier. Jan 19 21:18:16 Are you happy, Vati? Jan 19 21:19:01 Overall, yes Jan 19 21:20:05 * Varick nods Jan 19 21:20:10 What makes you happy? Jan 19 21:20:32 You do, Emil does... Jan 19 21:20:41 * Varick nods Jan 19 21:20:51 You make me happy Jan 19 21:20:57 * Morgan smiles Jan 19 21:21:00 I'm pleased to hear that Jan 19 21:22:41 * Varick nods. He seems happy, looking at the servants terraces and then around the courtyard where there are metal bedframes, mattresses, chairs, and tables, and lots of people moving them indoors Jan 19 21:23:34 Gppd job they're being put inside, sleepning out here probably wouldn't make the guests happy Jan 19 21:25:03 * Varick laughs Jan 19 21:25:16 We could all camp out, Vati! Jan 19 21:26:12 That'd certainly be an experience Jan 19 21:27:12 * Varick nods, looking around Jan 19 21:27:18 Should we help? Jan 19 21:28:45 We could do, if you like Jan 19 21:30:42 * Varick nods. It’s not so easy with Emil on him, and gets worse when the baby hears her direct a man carrying a chair to the ballroom. Emil begins to sob loudly for her Jan 19 21:31:12 Alright, alright, lets go find mama Jan 19 21:31:19 * Varick is now known as Molly Jan 19 21:31:45 * Molly is easily found in the thick of things, looking a little frazzled Jan 19 21:31:52 Oh little lamb! Jan 19 21:32:06 *Emil reaches for her* Jan 19 21:32:13 What do you need doing here? *he hands over the boy* Jan 19 21:32:58 We are getting there now, I think they can manage, and Mondel, Dresden, and Frau Arendt are around too Jan 19 21:33:17 No, come on... Jan 19 21:35:03 The chairs and tables go to the ballroom. The beds all need to go upstairs to the store room, they can be put in the correct rooms later. Ouch! Little lamb, that hurt. *His hand down her blouse is grasping, so she takes it out, holding it gently and swaying with him Jan 19 21:35:58 * Morgan nods Jan 19 21:36:00 Alright Jan 19 21:37:26 I’m going to take him to the morning room to feed him Jan 19 21:38:43 * Morgan nods Jan 19 21:38:44 Alright love Jan 19 21:39:21 * Molly kisses his cheek before taking the crying baby away Jan 19 21:39:53 V: *he looks to Morgan* I could go back to the nursery, Vati Jan 19 21:41:17 Is that what you want to do? Jan 19 21:41:29 *Varick nods* Jan 19 21:41:39 Alright lad, if you want to Jan 19 21:43:06 *Varick smiles* I can go myself now, I don’t need anyone to take me Jan 19 21:43:17 I know son. Be careful, okay? Jan 19 21:43:30 V: Careful of what? Jan 19 21:44:50 * Morgan shrugs Jan 19 21:45:09 Tripping on the stairs, things like that Jan 19 21:47:01 V: I’ll be okay, I’m big now Jan 19 21:48:12 Always best to be careful anyway Jan 19 21:49:09 *Varick nods, cheerfully going off and calling Ballard to follow him* Jan 19 21:49:43 * Morgan watches them go before getting stuck in with the work Jan 19 21:52:42 *Its a bit like it used to be at Catherine’s before guests came, up and down the stairs, lifting, carrying, correcting people. By the time they go an hour later, and there’s no sign of Molly Jan 19 21:53:08 [are you alright?] Jan 19 21:53:25 *theres no reply* Jan 19 21:54:36 * Morgan tries to get a feeling for her Jan 19 21:54:51 *she’s in the morning room, and asleep* Jan 19 21:55:50 * Morgan heads for the morning room Jan 19 21:56:48 *this part of the house is quieter than when the furniture was being moved Jan 19 21:58:12 * Morgan quietly goes into the morning room Jan 19 22:00:02 * Molly is asleep on the chaise his pregnancy-induced desire had him taking her from behind on before she went away. Emil is asleep on her chest, and her hand rests on her new belly Jan 19 22:01:16 * Morgan looks them over to make sure they'll not inadvertently be injured Jan 19 22:01:47 *They look perfectly safe and very sweet* Jan 19 22:05:39 * Morgan concentrates, committing it to memory before quietly leaving the room Jan 19 22:07:11 *He finds himself at a loss. At eleven fifteen, I Jan 19 22:07:47 *it is not late enough for lunch, but not early enough to do much* Jan 19 22:09:19 * Morgan sighs, going to the games room Jan 19 22:10:42 *it’s all tidy in here. Soon this room will no doubt be filled with Edward’s loud friends, who aside from DeeDee still do not know about the existence of the woman and child up stairs Jan 19 22:11:23 * Morgan rubs his forehead before going to find Alice Jan 19 22:13:08 * Molly is now known as Alice Jan 19 22:13:33 * Alice is in the nursery with Inga, Varick, and Florrie Jan 19 22:13:44 hey Jan 19 22:15:54 *he is given a warm welcome* Jan 19 22:16:06 I: Isn’t Molly with you? Jan 19 22:16:44 She's having a nap with Emil in the morning room Jan 19 22:18:09 *Inga nods* It was a busy trip Jan 19 22:18:27 * Morgan nods Jan 19 22:18:33 She's been busy today too Jan 19 22:20:00 *Inga nods, smiling a little. The children are playing marbles* Jan 19 22:20:15 How are you, Morgan? Jan 19 22:20:43 I'm alright love. A little out of sorts is all. You alright? Jan 19 22:21:18 * Alice nods Jan 19 22:21:39 Now Edward isn’t here, can you tell me more about what happened this morning? Jan 19 22:23:37 It went well... a bit of shyness all round but... eventually I think they connected Jan 19 22:24:04 * Alice nods Jan 19 22:24:15 Are you happy with that as a first step? Jan 19 22:24:25 * Morgan nods Jan 19 22:25:31 Its a compounded issue... Florries shyness, Mina's upset over everything, and the fact that Mina hasn't had much to do with children at all... all of that taken into consideration, I think it went well. Mina was showing her her shoes, letting her wear them, holding her hands to help her stand. Jan 19 22:26:18 * Alice nods Jan 19 22:26:34 Florrie does enjoy that Jan 19 22:26:50 * Morgan nods Jan 19 22:26:56 It showed. Jan 19 22:27:12 I: You must be relieved, Morgan? Jan 19 22:27:33 Its a start Jan 19 22:28:01 What do we do next? We cannot really stay up here the rest of the trip Jan 19 22:29:02 No... I need to check in with Mina about it... things need to change a bit more quickly now Jan 19 22:30:00 I: is that because Lady Koertig And Frau Forrester are coming tomorrow? Jan 19 22:30:30 Mostly because its unfair to ask Alice and Florrie to limit their freedoms now Jan 19 22:31:21 *the women both nod* Jan 19 22:33:09 I'll talk to her after quiet hour... Jan 19 22:34:08 * Alice nods “Perhaps that’d be a good time for me to go out and stretch my legs Jan 19 22:34:22 * Morgan nods Jan 19 22:34:28 Aye... Jan 19 22:35:31 *he faintly hears the door across the hall, the one to his room, open and then close Jan 19 22:36:07 Excuse me, I think I heard Molly Jan 19 22:36:14 * Alice smiles Jan 19 22:36:27 Of course, Varick is fine here with us Jan 19 22:36:40 * Morgan nods, getting up and heading out and into his room Jan 19 22:36:50 * Alice is now known as Molly Jan 19 22:37:48 * Molly is in just coming back through from the dressing room Jan 19 22:38:44 Hello love Jan 19 22:38:51 * Molly smiles Jan 19 22:39:31 someone drooled all over my chest, so I’ve come up to have a wash Jan 19 22:40:58 * Morgan nods Jan 19 22:41:04 You both looked very peaceful Jan 19 22:41:15 I drifted off Jan 19 22:41:35 * Morgan nods Jan 19 22:41:37 I noticed Jan 19 22:41:43 * Molly smiles Jan 19 22:42:05 He’s still napping if you wished to come and talk with me Jan 19 22:42:26 * Morgan nods Jan 19 22:42:29 I think I will Jan 19 22:42:42 * Molly nods, going through to their bathroom Jan 19 22:42:47 how are you? Jan 19 22:42:55 frustrated Jan 19 22:43:06 * Molly glances at h8m Jan 19 22:43:16 With Mina, or...? Jan 19 22:43:21 Edward, actually Jan 19 22:43:27 oh? Jan 19 22:43:40 * Molly runs some water into the sink Jan 19 22:44:55 He's holding onto his pride like some sort of shield or virtue that shouldn't ever be diminished. Its going to cost him his marriage. Jan 19 22:45:08 * Molly sighs Jan 19 22:45:41 Oh dear, what this time? Jan 19 22:46:01 * Molly starts loosening her laces Jan 19 22:46:11 I think he needs to get off this woe is me, she doesn't follow my leadership bullshit and actually work at mending her trust... Jan 19 23:03:35 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 19 23:46:50 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)