**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jan 20 10:27:28 2024 Jan 20 10:27:28 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 20 10:41:25 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 20 10:42:35 oh? Jan 20 10:42:35 * Molly runs some water into the sink Jan 20 10:42:35 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 20 10:42:35 * Molly sighs Jan 20 10:42:35 Oh dear, what this time? Jan 20 10:42:39 * Molly starts loosening her laces Jan 20 10:42:41 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 20 10:42:44 * Molly has quit (Read err Jan 20 10:43:31 * Molly sighs Jan 20 10:43:34 oh dear Jan 20 10:43:57 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 10:44:15 I need to talk to Mina... its not fair to ask Alice to stay cooped up in the nursery Jan 20 10:45:03 I shouldn’t imagine Mina will go far anyway, you know how noble women are about their courses Jan 20 10:45:17 * Morgan nods Jan 20 10:45:39 I'm wondering when would be best to introduce them Jan 20 10:46:49 * Molly pulls the bodice down and steps out of it. He can see how it’s boning has helped conceal how the waist of her skirt clings to her belly, her blouse tucked in Jan 20 10:46:59 It is tough to know, isn’t it? Jan 20 10:47:19 * Morgan nods Jan 20 10:47:26 With our mothers coming tomorrow... Jan 20 10:47:33 * Molly nods Jan 20 10:48:25 Things should be orderly. Your Mother will be hurt by their estrangement, and it is going to make it more difficult to keep the truth concealed Jan 20 10:48:45 * Morgan nods Jan 20 10:49:04 /me pulls her shirt out and over her head, naked beneath Jan 20 10:49:12 his pride is wounded? Jan 20 10:49:19 * Morgan nods Jan 20 10:50:19 * Molly rolls the waistband down beneath her bump, and he can see that light brown line again Jan 20 10:50:28 is he hurting, or just angry? Jan 20 10:50:50 I'd say both... he feels humiliated, but he wouldn't admit that Jan 20 10:51:26 * Molly nods, tucking the old shirt into the waistband to protect the skirt Jan 20 10:51:47 Being the Captain of his marriage is vitally important to him Jan 20 10:52:20 Being a good leader is a fundamental part of who he is... he will not accept that a part of that means making restoration and admitting when you're wrong Jan 20 10:52:49 * Molly nods, wiping the wet flannel over her pearl necklace Jan 20 10:53:05 is that wha5 they argued about last night? Jan 20 10:53:39 She wanted to be left alone, he said he knew best.... Thats the impression I get anyway Jan 20 10:54:28 * Molly nods, then cleans beneath the stones “she has not told him something awful then, like that he’s a bad leader?” Jan 20 10:54:48 No,not as far as I know Jan 20 10:55:10 Good, that would pain Edward greatly Jan 20 10:55:26 * Morgan shrugs, looking out the window Jan 20 10:55:45 *it’s all quiet out there* Jan 20 10:56:30 That would be like discovering I thought you were cruel, or dishonourable Jan 20 10:57:13 * Morgan nods Jan 20 10:57:36 Other people already think that though... I've already had to deal with people thinking the worst of me, including my family. Jan 20 10:59:38 Yes, but would it not cut deeper? Jan 20 10:59:50 Probably Jan 20 11:00:16 * Molly washes between her breasts without self consciousness Jan 20 11:00:44 they were so happy on their wedding day. it pains me that they are falling apart Jan 20 11:01:09 * Morgan nods Jan 20 11:01:11 aye Jan 20 11:02:56 I don’t like to think how sad your Mother will be, or how much mine will want to bang their heads together Jan 20 11:03:12 Maybe we should let her Jan 20 11:03:18 * Molly laughs Jan 20 11:03:45 I thought you were not overjoyed by Forrester women with a bee in their bonnets! Jan 20 11:06:12 I am less overjoyed that they risk the happiness of our boys at their baptism Jan 20 11:07:03 * Molly frowns Jan 20 11:07:36 They will behave, or they can stay in the house and not be welcome. I don’t care if they are due to be godparents. Jan 20 11:07:45 * Morgan nods Jan 20 11:08:13 If needs be, we will have Heinzharold, Inga, and Grendlik instead? Jan 20 11:08:26 * Morgan nods Jan 20 11:08:38 That'll cause all kinds of fall out Jan 20 11:09:36 Yes, but if Edward and Mina no longer wish to set an example as a married couple, as they swore before Theus to be, maybe they are not suitable people to stand as Godparents to our children Jan 20 11:09:58 * Morgan nods Jan 20 11:10:00 Very well Jan 20 11:10:32 * Molly continues washing, then dries her breasts and chest Jan 20 11:12:23 I have enough on my plate hosting my first noble gathering and concealing this *she pats her belly with the towel* for all their nonsense. For better or for worse is what they promised. It’s worse now, but that is how marriage can be sometimes. I don’t want them making all of this about them, not when we endured some of our worst times and are now in better ones. Jan 20 11:12:54 What would you have me do? Jan 20 11:13:10 Not be so distant Jan 20 11:13:30 I'm not... I'm... stressed. I'm fed up. I'm annoyed. I'm angry. Jan 20 11:13:53 * Molly opens her arms to him Jan 20 11:14:04 * Morgan sighs, moving to her Jan 20 11:14:31 This is their problem, my love. They are grown ups. *she wraps her arms around his waist* Jan 20 11:15:10 Not when they bring it to our home, to our childrens baptisms Jan 20 11:16:09 what do you -wish- to do about them? Jan 20 11:16:43 I don't know... bash their heads together Jan 20 11:17:03 * Molly nods Jan 20 11:17:53 Then we get them together and tell them they need to get over it or get divorced, and stop wallowing in their self-pity? Jan 20 11:18:10 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 11:19:04 I'm afraid that'd just make matters worse Jan 20 11:21:25 The other option is that we also pander to their continuing wounded prides. At the end of the day, my love, Florrie is his daughter, and Alice is her mother. No amount of wishing they did not exist will change that. Mina can either get back on the ship, or she can try to do everything for Graben alone. But it won’t be without consequences, for everyone. Jan 20 11:21:58 * Morgan lets go, scowling Jan 20 11:22:15 * Molly watches him Jan 20 11:26:13 Consequences... Jan 20 11:28:58 Well yes, of course. Divorce is so rare, and a man who will walk away from a Freiarrdom because his marriage has failed... well, what does that say about him, his sense of honour and duty, and then his family? Jan 20 11:29:31 * Morgan nods a little Jan 20 11:29:41 Whose reputation I already damaged Jan 20 11:31:05 * Molly frowns Jan 20 11:31:42 My love... you have done so much to deal with those horrible judgements Jan 20 11:33:04 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 11:33:45 What would you have me do? Shall I lie on the bed so you can listen to your son? Jan 20 11:34:00 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 20 11:34:31 We cannot afford for everything to stop because I am stressed. I will think on bashing their heads together... Jan 20 11:34:55 I am not doing anything now until after quiet hour. Jan 20 11:35:48 * Morgan nods Jan 20 11:37:47 Maybe I should just get them together and tell them to pack it in or piss off Jan 20 11:38:14 If that is your wish, my love Jan 20 11:38:28 * Morgan sighs Jan 20 11:38:34 * Molly finds her new shirt from the towel rail Jan 20 11:38:55 I don't know... I just want it... fixed. I want them to stop crying about how bad they've got it and fucking do something to fix it Jan 20 11:40:29 They have to draw a line and move on, together or apart. Yes, he had sex with other women, and it hurts her. But now he is only having sex with her, and aside from Alice and Petra I would bet he barely remembers the others. Jan 20 11:41:20 * Morgan nods Jan 20 11:41:32 Perhaps I'll lock them in my office.... Jan 20 11:42:08 Ikm not sure I would when your special cups are in there Jan 20 11:43:49 * Molly pulls the old shirt out of the waistband before stroking her tummy a moment Jan 20 11:44:13 * Morgan watches her Jan 20 11:44:30 They're breaking my heart, why should my cups matter Jan 20 11:47:45 * Molly looks so sad at this “oh my love...” Jan 20 11:49:15 * Morgan looks at the floor, shrugging Jan 20 11:50:01 All of the pain and effort you put into getting them together... it’s not fair for them to throw it away like this Jan 20 11:50:20 * Morgan shrugs again Jan 20 11:50:28 Seems about right to me Jan 20 11:50:43 You see it as a punishment somehow? Jan 20 11:51:23 Doesn't it seem that way? Jan 20 11:51:52 The damage done to their relationship would not have occurred but for me. The blame sits with me. Jan 20 11:52:20 * Molly frowns, pulling on her shirt Jan 20 11:53:03 No, it does not seem that way at all. It seems like two grown ups are acting like children and they need to stop because they are harming others. I will not tolerate that. Jan 20 11:53:31 Whether it seems that way or not, its true Jan 20 11:54:06 They got married knowing about Florrie. You gave them the full knowledge, and they chose to proceed. Jan 20 11:54:55 Yes, like that matters... They're too busy crying about how badly they've been treated. Jan 20 11:55:11 Well maybe I will go and remind them. Jan 20 11:56:03 I don't see it'll help... you've been trying for weeks now Jan 20 11:56:52 * Molly tucks her shirt in Jan 20 11:57:07 Then I will tell them I think they should just get divorced Jan 20 11:58:25 * Morgan sighs Jan 20 11:58:28 I give up. Jan 20 11:58:45 That is not like you Jan 20 11:59:02 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 11:59:17 There's only so much I can take, and a broken man breaks again easier than before Jan 20 11:59:48 * Molly watches him solemnly, a hand on her belly Jan 20 12:00:28 It is nearly impossible for you to separate their present conflict from your first marriage? Jan 20 12:01:09 It is intertwined. And not just for me. Jan 20 12:01:18 For Edward? Jan 20 12:01:26 Probably... certainly for Mina Jan 20 12:01:57 You did not make him have sex with Alice, my love. that was his choice. Jan 20 12:03:17 * Morgan sighs, lifting his head Jan 20 12:03:32 I've had enough of this. Its getting dealt with, one way or another Jan 20 12:03:38 * Molly nods Jan 20 12:04:16 Should I speak to Edward? I know Mina will be less happy to see me because of -this- Jan 20 12:04:38 No... I'm going to deal with the pair of them Jan 20 12:04:57 You do not need nor want my help? Jan 20 12:05:10 I don't want you seeing this side of me Jan 20 12:05:33 My love, I have seen all sides of you, more than anyone here. Jan 20 12:06:37 You may come if you wish, but it will not be pretty... and you are tired Jan 20 12:07:32 * Molly watches him Jan 20 12:07:39 You wish me to stay away Jan 20 12:08:38 Not especially. I don't relish you seeing that... unpleasant side to me once more, but if you wish to accompany me, I will not object Jan 20 12:09:24 I will let you be. Jan 20 12:09:39 If that is what you want to do... Jan 20 12:10:05 I do not think Mina will welcome me knowing I am pregnant Jan 20 12:10:29 This is -our- house... I don't give a shit whether or not she wants to welcome you Jan 20 12:11:24 * Molly shrugs “I don’t want you so focused on protecting my feelings that you cannot do what must be done” Jan 20 12:11:59 They'll be too busy protecting their own to think of upsetting you Jan 20 12:12:46 It is your choice, my love Jan 20 12:12:57 No... its yours. Jan 20 12:13:28 I will stay to wait for Emil to wake then Jan 20 12:14:06 * Morgan nods, moving to kiss her forehead Jan 20 12:14:13 I'll call for you if there are injuries Jan 20 12:15:01 * Molly tilts her head up and gently kisses his lips “Try not to get blood on the carpets, Frau Arendt will spank us both” Jan 20 12:15:24 * Morgan nods, pulling his shoulders back Jan 20 12:15:26 I'll see you later Jan 20 12:15:37 I love you. -We- love you Jan 20 12:16:08 * Morgan nods before leaving the room, and heading for his office Jan 20 12:17:20 *He sees no one on the way. it’s not surprising when it’s twenty before twelve* Jan 20 12:17:52 * Morgan goes into his office, ringing the bell before sitting at his desk and finding paper and quill Jan 20 12:19:42 *A footman appears very quickly* Jan 20 12:20:03 I need coffee, my brother found and summoned along with his wife. Jan 20 12:21:29 *The footman nods* Where might his Lordship be found, my Lord? Jan 20 12:21:42 Last I saw him he was walking into the woods Jan 20 12:22:14 *the footman nods, bowing before going* Jan 20 12:22:34 * Morgan stares at the paper for a few minutes before starting to write Jan 20 12:23:09 *The coffee tray arrives before either Mina or Edward* Jan 20 12:28:44 * Morgan thanks the footman, continuing to write Jan 20 12:39:32 *Ten minutes later, there is a knock gently* Jan 20 12:40:03 Come Jan 20 12:41:50 * Molly is now known as Mina Jan 20 12:42:14 * Mina enters, gently shutting the door Jan 20 12:42:27 I was sent for? Jan 20 12:42:32 * Morgan nods Jan 20 12:42:41 Have a seat. We're waiting for your husband Jan 20 12:43:03 * Mina sits, hands formally in her lap Jan 20 12:44:13 * Morgan continues writing as he speaks Jan 20 12:44:16 How are you? Jan 20 12:46:11 Well. How are you? Jan 20 12:46:28 I wish I could say the same. Jan 20 12:48:55 Are your children well? Jan 20 12:49:08 * Morgan nods Jan 20 12:49:24 Varick is upset that everyone is so unhappy Jan 20 12:51:32 * Mina nods a little Jan 20 12:54:36 * Morgan glances at her briefly before continuing to write Jan 20 12:55:08 If I am interrupting your correspondence I can return later Jan 20 12:55:36 No... this pertains to you and your husband, when he finally arrives... there is something you wish to discuss? Jan 20 12:56:28 No, I do not have anything to discuss Jan 20 12:57:20 * Morgan nods, muttering 'very well' as he finishes off the first letter before starting on another Jan 20 12:58:12 * Mina waits silently, not even fidgeting. The clock strikes twelve Jan 20 12:58:28 * Morgan moves enough to ring the bell Jan 20 12:58:47 *a different footman comes* Jan 20 12:59:05 Bring some sandwiches please. Any word on finding my brother? Jan 20 12:59:26 F: He’s being looked for, my Lord Jan 20 13:00:00 * Morgan sighs irritably Jan 20 13:00:26 *The footman bows before going* Jan 20 13:00:41 Is he not in the nursery with his daughter? Jan 20 13:01:24 No. After your meeting with her, he wanted to be informed of how it went. He did not like how the conversation went Jan 20 13:01:47 * Mina gives nothing away in her expressions Jan 20 13:02:10 I was under the impression that I had done what was required. His lack of appreciation is disappointing. Jan 20 13:02:20 * Morgan finally looks at her Jan 20 13:02:41 Frankly I thought it went well... he dislikes the idea he must adit his errors and make reparations Jan 20 13:02:57 * Mina nods Jan 20 13:03:10 I admit, it was better than I had feared. Jan 20 13:03:35 I saw a few smiles. I was... it gave me hope. Jan 20 13:03:54 * Mina nods slightly Jan 20 13:05:05 Did you -like- her? Jan 20 13:05:34 That is tough to say Jan 20 13:06:06 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 13:06:26 I liked her, even through being near her ripped my heart to pieces... Jan 20 13:06:34 * Mina nods Jan 20 13:06:57 She is engaging, and her statement about the Church Bath was sweet Jan 20 13:07:52 * Morgan nods, finishing off the second letter Jan 20 13:09:14 I do not dislike her, as a child. I dislike that my husband has a child by one of the many women he has been indelicate with. Jan 20 13:09:50 * Morgan watches her for a moment before shrugging Jan 20 13:10:52 * Mina watches him back, trained from an early age to be formal even under scrutiny Jan 20 13:11:21 I dislike where we have gotten to... Jan 20 13:11:43 I have already stated that I continue to love you. Jan 20 13:13:47 I meant the whole situation. Jan 20 13:14:18 * Mina nods Jan 20 13:14:26 It should never have been this way Jan 20 13:15:56 No... but there are a great many things that should not have been as they are, that are unfair... Jan 20 13:16:28 * Mina nods Jan 20 13:16:39 There are Jan 20 13:17:07 * Morgan stretches his shoulders, making them pop Jan 20 13:17:33 *the sandwiches arrive, enough for three of them, but no Edward Jan 20 13:18:23 I swear to god, if I have to go searching for him myself... Jan 20 13:18:49 Did anyone go to church for him? Jan 20 13:19:11 No, he was headed for the forest... but then I suppose he knows his way around Jan 20 13:19:18 * Morgan rings the bell Jan 20 13:19:49 *the footman comes back again* My Lord? Jan 20 13:21:02 Send someone to the church, there's a chance my brother is there... as quickly as possible Jan 20 13:21:30 *The footman once more nods, bows, and leaves* Jan 20 13:21:54 Will you need to leave if he does not arrive before Quiet Hour? Jan 20 13:22:12 No. Jan 20 13:22:23 What about Molly? Jan 20 13:23:24 I will have to make amends Jan 20 13:24:20 * Mina nods Jan 20 13:24:33 What precisely are you summoning us for? Jan 20 13:25:15 I am... exhausted. Jan 20 13:26:51 * Mina nods Jan 20 13:26:56 As am I Jan 20 13:27:10 I want it dealt with. One way or another. Jan 20 13:27:25 what do you mean by that? Jan 20 13:27:34 *There’s a knock at the door* Jan 20 13:27:37 Come Jan 20 13:27:55 *Edward comes in* You sent for me, Morgan? Jan 20 13:27:59 Sit Jan 20 13:28:29 *The tension in the room ramps up a notch as he sits in the chair beside Mina Jan 20 13:29:30 I have oft been accused if choosing love over duty... I love you both, but by god I will do my duty to my children... this gets dealt with, now. If it is not, things I do not want to do will be done. Jan 20 13:29:55 * Mina is now known as Edward Jan 20 13:29:57 Which are? Jan 20 13:31:08 I will remove both of you as godparents to my children, and have you leave my house and disinvite you to the baptisms... and I will make -you- explain it to father. Jan 20 13:31:46 * Edward looks surprised by this, but Mina gives nothing away Jan 20 13:31:51 I see. Jan 20 13:31:58 * Morgan fixes him with a stare Jan 20 13:32:05 And I will have to face what is coming alone. Jan 20 13:32:32 * Edward watches him back Jan 20 13:33:29 What is it you expect me to do? Jan 20 13:35:00 Lets get a few things in the open... much as you both and I myself blame -me- for all of this... you can take that belief and shove it up your backside... I kept you apart... I did not push -you- to ask her for her blessing to sleep around like your friends, and *he looks at Mina* I did not force -you- to give that permission. That is on both of you... second... Jan 20 13:35:04 * Morgan sips his coffee Jan 20 13:35:58 His fucking off after I beat him and sleeping with Alice was in good part your fathers fault. So you can own that as well, the both of you Jan 20 13:36:01 * Edward and Mina both already look a little taken aback Jan 20 13:36:09 * Morgan sips his coffee again Jan 20 13:37:28 This bullshit of swanning around holding the hurt out as an excuse to behave like this is tiresome, and I will not have it any longer. You are not showing a good example of what a marriage should be even in difficult times, as you should as godparents, as you -swore- to Theus... for good times and bad... Jan 20 13:37:57 * Edward in particular looks quite impacted by this Jan 20 13:38:18 * Morgan watches them for a moment, briefly Jan 20 13:38:49 *Mina is looking at her folded hands, though Edward watches Morgan* Jan 20 13:39:43 Your choices here are simple. Commit, right now, to getting over this, or get a divorce. I'm not having the two of you ruin my childrens baptisms anymore than you already have, let alone by your refusal to do what is needed, Edward, or your refusal to speak up and actually -fix- it, Mina. Jan 20 13:40:44 I cannot apologise any more than I have. I have tried that, and it falls upon deaf ears Jan 20 13:41:09 * Morgan slams his fist on the desk Jan 20 13:41:29 Mina, tell him -right now- what he needs to do... Jan 20 13:41:33 *this makes Mina jump, and Edward frowns at that* Jan 20 13:43:05 M: He needs to accept that he should never have asked it in the first instance. I should have not felt obligated to share his person with other women just because that was what he wanted and -my- feelings bedamned. Jan 20 13:44:11 * Edward frowns “Was I supposed to wait forever in celibacy?! I had no idea when the situation would finally be resolved enough for us to wed as we wanted!” Jan 20 13:45:49 M: *she looks at him, more anger than he’s seen, aside from last night* Yes, actually you were! Because that is what people do when their hearts are committed! They commit their bodies too! Why was I punished when none of it was of my making?! Jan 20 13:46:33 * Morgan sips his coffee watching them Jan 20 13:47:31 * Edward looks annoyed too “If you will recall, my Lady, I had never denied you the option of committing our bodies, had you been sure and not wavered.” Jan 20 13:49:08 *Mina stands up, which means they ought to also stand* And risk -my- reputation even further?! Should I have risked becoming enceinte and then dying as my Mother had for a man who was not my husband?! Jan 20 13:50:04 * Edward stands, but he still looks cross. Neither seems to pay attention to whether Morgan follows the formalities Jan 20 13:50:57 * Morgan stays sat, holding his coffee in his left hand Jan 20 13:51:14 I would have married you if I had been able to. You were all I wanted. Jan 20 13:51:51 M: Clearly I was not or you would not have forced me to accept those ridiculous, disgusting terms! Jan 20 13:54:47 * Edward frowns deeply, but through the anger Morgan sees the hurt, and a little shame there “You were not forced, Mina. You set the rules that restricted my behaviours. Had they been stricter, I would have adhered to them. Your cowardice in stating your requirements and expectations is partly why we are here now” Jan 20 13:55:52 * Morgan looks at Mina's reaction Jan 20 13:55:56 *Mina slaps him, hard* Jan 20 13:56:46 *In some ways, it is a shock. But then, he dreamt months ago of her slapping Edward on the dance floor for sleeping with another woman...* Jan 20 13:57:19 * Edward , however, is taken completely off-guard by it Jan 20 13:57:42 I'm afraid, Mina... you have to take responsibility for your part in this... as we all do. Jan 20 13:59:42 *Mina still looks angry* I was manipulated. I thought I would lose you if I did not concede. I thought you’d find someone else whose reputation was not at risk, or who did not care about it. I thought it was the only way you would stay. Jan 20 14:00:41 * Edward seems to take this on board, whilst rubbing at his stubbly cheek where she’d hit him Jan 20 14:01:19 You thought it was the only way to keep him... that he only loved you enough to stay if you allowed it... Jan 20 14:02:13 *Mina glances at Morgan, nodding solemnly* I could not give him that. Other women easily could. And did. Jan 20 14:02:29 * Morgan looks at Edward Jan 20 14:02:34 Was she wrong, Edward? Jan 20 14:04:24 I would not have left her, though I would be dishonest if I said that the physical restriction would have not been a torment. Jan 20 14:04:44 *Mina gives Morgan a little shrug as if to say “you see?” Jan 20 14:05:43 You're missing the point, Mina... he would have stayed and suffered that... he didn't just love you 'enough'.... Jan 20 14:06:27 M: How could I have asked him to stay if he’d have been miserable? Jan 20 14:07:27 Because... its not just about that level of intimacy... we all know there're things that skirt the boundaries of decency that everyone except our father does... Jan 20 14:07:51 *Mina blushes a little at this* Jan 20 14:10:11 * Edward shakes his head “I was not there enough. I was always too busy when she wrote, chasing around our allies and sweet-talking our enemies. My time was pressed, and the route I took... the route I believed we had agreed on in good faith, worked well around that” Jan 20 14:10:50 That, I believe, was an admission of being in the wrong... Jan 20 14:12:13 * Edward nods “I made decisions based on the intelligence I had. I did not allow that my informant might have been... incorrect in her reporting. That was a failure on my part that I wish I had not made” Jan 20 14:14:16 *Mina looks to give a little ground too “I had convinced myself that all noble wives endured such, and that the promise that it would end and never be repeated once we were freed from the burdens would be kept” Jan 20 14:16:49 * Morgan watches them before quietly taking two glasses from one the drawers Jan 20 14:16:53 * Edward looks at her solemnly “It has been kept. It would still be kept til my dying day. After making love with you, anything else would be like watching paint dry, or having my nails pulled.” Jan 20 14:17:17 *Mina blushes again* Jan 20 14:17:52 I can attest to the pain of that last bit Jan 20 14:18:17 * Edward glances at Morgan, puzzled, but simply says “later?” Jan 20 14:19:51 * Morgan shrugs, pouring whiskey into the two glasses Jan 20 14:20:59 * Edward looks at Mina Jan 20 14:23:20 I should have known better. I had experience with women, but not the same sort of women that you are. I was stupid, and I didn’t think that what you said and what you were feeling might be different. Believe me when I say that nothing that I have ever done with anyone but you has been more enjoyable than just simply holding your hand is. Jan 20 14:24:02 * Morgan sips his coffee, watching them Jan 20 14:25:59 *Mina nods a little* Maybe you’re right, and I was cowardly. I’d never been taught to stand up for myself with noblemen, or that what I truly wanted should matter to my future husband. *he nods* I should have seen that, and seen -you-. Jan 20 14:27:24 *Mina nods, watching Edward* I wanted to go to bed with you, Edward. I truly did. I just could not risk it. Jan 20 14:28:31 *Edward smiles* I know, I recall well. Jan 20 14:28:51 * Morgan watches them Jan 20 14:28:58 *Mina blushes again* Jan 20 14:30:18 But if we had, there would have been no Florrie. I understand her existence may feel like an affront and a threat, but I love her. She is my -child-. Jan 20 14:31:34 * Morgan watches Mina carefully Jan 20 14:31:43 *Mina looks grim* I resent that the past can never be finished now Jan 20 14:33:05 I was praying on this in church, but I have come to a conclusion. The past was not finished, not because she exists, but because she is a fundamental part of finishing it. Jan 20 14:33:32 * Morgan tilts his head a little Jan 20 14:33:38 *Mina watches Morgan* Jan 20 14:34:11 * Edward gestures Mina back to her seat, and she sits without question Jan 20 14:34:43 Perhaps you would explain... Jan 20 14:35:11 * Edward takes Mina’s hand, and she doesn’t protest Jan 20 14:36:36 I have held for years that my actions then will have made Our Lord not allow me the love, care, and duty of another child. I have not been worthy of it. Jan 20 14:37:18 I recall you saying so Jan 20 14:38:54 When I discovered her existence, I was naturally horrified at the consequences of my actions, but within that, there was a relief. My God had not turned his back, and I was being given a chance at redemption. I could no more turn my back on my child than I could on my church Jan 20 14:39:16 *Mina nods just a little* Jan 20 14:39:34 * Morgan quietly puts the two glasses within reach of Mina and Edward before sitting back and sipping his coffee Jan 20 14:40:21 * Edward looks at Morgan “I have been given a chance to atone, not just to you for what I did to you, but to God, for the salvation of my soul” Jan 20 14:40:38 * Morgan watches him solemnly Jan 20 14:42:44 She is all that was once good and pure in me made into a person. I can only finish the past by being the best Father I now can, and proving to Him, to you, to my family, and to myself, that I am still that man. Jan 20 14:43:28 How do you intend to do that Jan 20 14:44:54 Now that is the million guilder question... I do not know yet how to do anything other than ensure she is safe, fed, clothed, loved, and wanted. I am endeavouring to see to as much of that as is within my power Jan 20 14:45:30 * Morgan looks to Mina Jan 20 14:45:32 *Mina watches them quietly* Jan 20 14:45:43 And your children with Mina? Jan 20 14:45:52 * Edward smiles Jan 20 14:46:30 Will be given a life full of love and joy beyond measure Jan 20 14:47:13 Assuming, of course... that is what Mina wishes for... and the two of you decide to commit to eachother now... Jan 20 14:47:34 *Mina nods a little* Jan 20 14:47:43 * Edward nods Jan 20 14:49:00 I am sorry I have not been the man that I have believed myself to be, nor the fiancé or husband, but it is still a calling I feel in my heart. Jan 20 14:50:05 * Morgan looks to Mina Jan 20 14:50:47 *Mina nods* I do want you to be that man Jan 20 14:51:26 * Edward takes what must be a very painful confirmation of his wife’s disappointment very stoically Jan 20 14:52:27 * Morgan watches the two of them Jan 20 14:53:35 *Mina looks at Edward* I did not understand the importance of Florrie to your relationship with Our Lord Jan 20 14:54:07 * Edward nods “It is not just that, Mimi. It is also my relationship with my brother.” Jan 20 14:54:40 Me? Jan 20 14:55:15 * Edward looks back to Morgan Jan 20 14:56:10 Florrie has changed our relationship. You have supported and guided me through every part of her presence in my life, and I feel her existence has brought us closer Jan 20 14:56:37 Perhaps Jan 20 14:57:10 I also feel her presence in your life has been transformative Jan 20 14:57:51 * Morgan nods Jan 20 14:57:53 I cannot deny that Jan 20 14:59:07 M: How has it, Morgan? Jan 20 14:59:45 * Morgan sighs Jan 20 15:00:32 I was not ready to have children...not for years... I avoided children as much as possible but... well, I could hardly avoid her if I wanted to know what the hell was going on. Jan 20 15:00:54 M: But you had Varick Jan 20 15:01:15 Varick is older Jan 20 15:01:30 And, lets be completely honest here... even with him I held back Jan 20 15:02:41 M: He did seem more as if he was Molly’s child when I came to your wedding Jan 20 15:02:51 * Morgan nods Jan 20 15:03:00 That change is one Florrie brought about. Jan 20 15:03:31 *Mina nods, looking slightly sad* Now you are expecting another Jan 20 15:04:30 Yes... which was a surprise... and before too long, you will be expecting your own Jan 20 15:05:29 * Edward watches Mina’s profile as she nods a little Jan 20 15:06:23 If that is what you decide... Jan 20 15:07:17 M: When will your child arrive? Jan 20 15:07:52 Uhhh... Sooner than anyone expected Jan 20 15:09:39 M: Molly did not mention that she was in a delicate way, I would have limited our activities had I known Jan 20 15:10:51 She did not want to hurt you before I could tell you of your own impending conception... and she would not have accepted her activities being limited Jan 20 15:11:54 *Mina nods* For now it will remain secret? Jan 20 15:12:33 For the time being... We don't want to take attention away from Varick and Emil's celebration... or make the next few days more difficult for my parents Jan 20 15:15:08 *Mina nods* It is unseemly to discuss it publicly until a quickening has been detected Jan 20 15:15:23 * Morgan glances at Edward Jan 20 15:15:38 The quickening is a confirmation that the baby is, at least, alive... Jan 20 15:16:08 * Edward nods “And that it is abled enough to move” Jan 20 15:16:42 * Morgan nods, watching him for a moment Jan 20 15:18:45 * Edward slightly shrugs Jan 20 15:19:25 I am convinced all is well Jan 20 15:20:10 M: Should we expect the child before or after Prophets Mass? Jan 20 15:20:22 Before Jan 20 15:20:50 *Mina looks a little surprised* This is not new news? Jan 20 15:21:04 * Edward chuckles Jan 20 15:21:09 Shut up Edward Jan 20 15:21:37 It appears my brother had forgotten how babies are made. Jan 20 15:22:24 Before you regail Mina with my idiocy... I need confirmation of your intentions... can I rip these letters up? Jan 20 15:22:38 Until we know what they are, no. Jan 20 15:23:13 Letters advising the priest you are not the godparents anymore, and a letter asking Jarvie is she would be... Jan 20 15:24:34 * Edward looks at Mina Jan 20 15:24:38 Mimi? Jan 20 15:24:58 *Mina nods, looking at Morgan* Please rip them up. Jan 20 15:25:23 * Edward smiles faintly, taking his drinking and sipping it Jan 20 15:25:44 * Morgan nods, doing so immediately and balling them up, throwing them on the fire Jan 20 15:26:17 One last thing before Edward tells you something that shatters the illusion that I'm good at paying attention... Jan 20 15:26:37 M: Yes? Jan 20 15:27:13 Alice... she is practically confined to the nursery to spare your feelings, when she has done nothing wrong really... Jan 20 15:27:55 *Mina nods* I would not dictate what you choose to do in your own home Jan 20 15:28:46 She chose to do it herself... to ease things for you Jan 20 15:32:35 *Mina nods slightly* That is very courteous Jan 20 15:32:49 * Morgan nods Jan 20 15:33:25 She has no desire to cause you any pain, but I cannot keep the two of you apart indefinitely Jan 20 15:34:26 M: no, that would not be practical Jan 20 15:34:52 I would like you both to be at dinner this evening Jan 20 15:35:44 *Mina nods* Jan 20 15:36:15 If it will make it easier, we'll arrange an introduction before then... Jan 20 15:37:03 M: I would prefer to do it at dinner Jan 20 15:37:24 * Morgan nods Jan 20 15:37:40 Alright. *he looks at Edward* Go on then... tell her.... Jan 20 15:37:56 * Edward smiles Jan 20 15:38:40 Morgan and Molly only discovered she was enceinte a week ago despite her being around the middle point of her increasing Jan 20 15:39:03 *Mina looks a little surprised* Jan 20 15:39:06 We've been busy... Jan 20 15:39:42 M: How did you discover such? Jan 20 15:40:03 uhhh... a dream... Jan 20 15:40:55 M: was it one of those you have that predicts the future? Jan 20 15:41:11 * Morgan looks a little awkward, looking at Edward Jan 20 15:44:55 Something like that. Then when he woke he realised her stomach had changed Jan 20 15:45:16 M: She had mentioned she’d gained weight whilst away Jan 20 15:45:35 Tere was a -lot- of food Jan 20 15:48:23 I admit I did not suspect anything except tiredness from the work Jan 20 15:49:08 Nor we Jan 20 15:51:11 M: were you very surprised? Jan 20 15:52:29 I'll say.... Jan 20 15:53:18 * Edward smiles Jan 20 15:53:24 M: Molly also? Jan 20 15:53:30 * Morgan nods Jan 20 15:53:33 She had no idea either Jan 20 15:53:54 Mina nods: You must be very happy Jan 20 15:54:28 * Morgan nods Jan 20 15:54:31 We are Jan 20 15:56:47 *Mina nods* May I have a cup of coffee please? Jan 20 15:57:18 * Morgan nods, taking a cup and filling it, pushing it toward her Jan 20 15:57:43 *Mina drinks some of it* Jan 20 15:58:05 I saw Reverend Loewe, he plans to visit you tomorrow Jan 20 15:58:40 * Morgan nods Jan 20 15:59:08 Alright... He seems a decent man Jan 20 16:02:59 M: Freiburg is alive with gossip about Teresa Maubourg Jan 20 16:03:10 I'm not surprised Jan 20 16:04:49 We saw her at church on Sunday. Her appearance is very changed Jan 20 16:05:00 * Morgan nods Jan 20 16:05:07 She looks decidedly happier now Jan 20 16:08:27 M: Her circumstances have much reduced Jan 20 16:09:03 * Morgan nods Jan 20 16:09:12 She has her devotion to Theus, and to her husband... Jan 20 16:10:45 M: But can he provide for her? The living of a priest is very small Jan 20 16:11:14 They have food and love.. Jan 20 16:11:37 * Edward smiles “I thought she seemed very happy in her simpler clothing. I think the life suits her” Jan 20 16:13:34 * Morgan nods Jan 20 16:13:35 Indeed Jan 20 16:14:05 M: I do feel for Maubourg though, his reputation is badly damaged Jan 20 16:14:28 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 16:14:37 * Edward looks at the sandwiches before looking to Morgan questioningly Jan 20 16:14:44 Some of that was his own doing... if he'd listened... Jan 20 16:14:48 * Morgan nods slightly to Edward Jan 20 16:15:09 * Edward starts eating and Mina joins in Jan 20 16:15:29 M: People are talking about you taking over Jan 20 16:15:45 * Morgan nods Jan 20 16:15:52 I know... mostly bad things I understand Jan 20 16:18:44 M: No, they’re talking about how it’s good that someone is in place for when he passes so that any child Teresa now has is not the sole possible heir Jan 20 16:19:11 That is sad Jan 20 16:21:14 M: Is it? A reverend would not be a good choice for a regent until a child was an adult Jan 20 16:21:47 I'm not so sure... he's already predisposition to care for his ward, to see to its safety... Jan 20 16:23:48 I think the Grafdom is better in your hands Jan 20 16:24:13 I hope you're right Jan 20 16:25:22 *Mina nods* I agree with Edward Jan 20 16:25:37 * Morgan inclines his head, sipping his coffee Jan 20 16:26:55 *By the times they’ve finished eating lunch, Edward and Mina seem pretty at ease with each other again* Jan 20 16:27:59 I think... its time for the two of you to go and reaffirm your love for eachother... for the record, Mina... I think meeting Florrie went very well and I am very proud of how you handled it Jan 20 16:30:38 * Edward stands, offering Mina his arm Jan 20 16:30:45 M: Thank you, Morgan Jan 20 16:30:53 * Morgan nods, standing Jan 20 16:31:46 *Mina stands, letting Edward lead her out into the hall. Edward inclines his head to Morgan “I will see you after quiet hour, brother?” Jan 20 16:33:47 * Morgan nods Jan 20 16:33:49 If you like Jan 20 16:34:11 * Edward nods, and they go down the hall Jan 20 16:34:57 * Morgan sighs Jan 20 16:35:03 [it is done] Jan 20 16:35:28 [do you need me?] Jan 20 16:36:07 [No, everyones okay. I'll come find you in a minute. I need to speak to Alice] Jan 20 16:37:46 [alright, my love, I’m putting the boys for their nap in a minute] Jan 20 16:38:08 * Morgan gathers up the cups and glasses to be cleared away before going to find Alice Jan 20 16:39:34 * Edward is now known as Alice Jan 20 16:39:43 * Alice is in the nursery Jan 20 16:39:49 F: No! No nap! Jan 20 16:39:58 Oh... but I wanted nap Jan 20 16:40:02 Please, Florrie, you are tired Jan 20 16:40:18 *Florrie comes to hug him* Jan 20 16:41:10 * Morgan picks her up Jan 20 16:41:26 F: No nap, Ballhead! Jan 20 16:41:31 But I'm tired Jan 20 16:41:41 F: I not tired Jan 20 16:41:47 Why not? Jan 20 16:42:02 F: Want make blueberries now Jan 20 16:42:12 I see, I see Jan 20 16:43:14 Florrie needs a nap Jan 20 16:43:27 F: Ballhead do nap. Jan 20 16:44:26 How about this sweetheart, we'll get you down for a nap, then afterwards, we'll find your Vati and go make blueberries? Jan 20 16:46:39 F: Okay Ballhead Jan 20 16:46:58 Okay... Come on, lets get you settled down Jan 20 16:49:02 *Florrie goes nicely with him, settling without a fuss. She closes her eyes, tucked up in bed Jan 20 16:49:22 * Morgan strokes her forehead as he does with Varick Jan 20 16:51:56 *Florrie relaxes, quickly asleep* Jan 20 16:52:04 * Morgan wanders back through to Alice Jan 20 16:52:14 * Alice is tidying Jan 20 16:52:19 Are you alright? Jan 20 16:52:40 Its been a stressful morning. If you wanted to go for a walk, I'll hang on here in case she wakes Jan 20 16:53:20 Clare the nursery maid will be here in a minute, it’s fine Jan 20 16:53:41 * Morgan nods Jan 20 16:53:52 Alright then... I want you to join us for dinner tonight... all of us. Jan 20 16:54:14 * Alice nods “Will that not be a problem?” Jan 20 16:54:52 It is not fair, you having to stay up here, and with my mother arriving tomorrow, things need to be moved along. Jan 20 16:55:59 * Alice nods Jan 20 16:56:05 Alright, thank you Jan 20 16:56:35 * Morgan nods Jan 20 16:56:43 You've been far more patient than anyone has the right to ask Jan 20 16:58:04 I don’t want to make any of this worse than it is Jan 20 16:59:08 * Morgan nods Jan 20 16:59:29 I know love. It'll be uncomfortable, I know, but we'll get there Jan 20 16:59:46 * Alice nods Jan 20 17:00:12 If I’d known he was involved... Jan 20 17:00:35 Its complicated love, and it involves much much more than his night with you Jan 20 17:00:43 * Alice nods Jan 20 17:00:51 I know, we’ve talked about it Jan 20 17:01:16 When it comes down to it, they were both in the wrong and needed their heads banging together Jan 20 17:03:23 * Alice smiles Jan 20 17:03:34 They are doing better now? Jan 20 17:03:49 Seems so... we'll see how things go Jan 20 17:04:28 * Alice nods. They get interrupted by the maid Jan 20 17:07:20 I'll see you in a while. Jan 20 17:07:37 * Alice nods Jan 20 17:09:18 * Morgan leaves, heading for his own room Jan 20 17:09:27 * Alice is now known as Molly Jan 20 17:10:27 * Molly is sat knitting. Her bodice is off again, just in her shirt and modified skirt, sat on the bed. There’s already coffee in two cups Jan 20 17:11:35 * Morgan takes off his boots, sitting in a chair Jan 20 17:12:48 * Molly sets down her knitting Jan 20 17:12:57 Do you wish to talk? Jan 20 17:13:03 If you like Jan 20 17:13:11 what happened? Jan 20 17:13:47 I have been quite... unpleasant. Mina arrived first and I made her sit and wait while I wrote a couple of letters... there was some small talk until Edward arrived Jan 20 17:14:55 * Molly nods, encouraging him to continue Jan 20 17:17:18 * Morgan takes some coffee, sipping it before blowing on it Jan 20 17:18:55 I told them that I was going to do my duty by my children and that they needed to sort it out and that if they did not commit to doing so or getting a divorce, I would send the letters I had written removing them as godparents, asking Jarvie and Grendlik if they would, disinvite them to the baptism and have them leave my house, and that I would no longer tolerate them holding out their hurt as an excuse for their behaviour... and that they can shove their bla Jan 20 17:18:55 ming me up their backsides Jan 20 17:19:33 * Molly nods, smiling a little Jan 20 17:19:44 Good, I am glad you stood up for yourself. Jan 20 17:19:52 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 17:20:15 I told them I was not having them ruining my sons baptisms any more than they already have. Jan 20 17:22:10 * Molly nods Jan 20 17:22:16 how did they take it? Jan 20 17:23:36 Safe to say they were quite shocked... then Edward got uppity saying he'd already apologised, what more could he do, so I made Mina tell him... he shouldn't have asked in the first place. He objected to that, should he have been celibate, she said yes... she slapped him at one point, -really- hard Jan 20 17:24:47 /me looks shocked Jan 20 17:25:04 -Mina- hit him?! That’s surprising Jan 20 17:25:19 I did tell you she was angry Jan 20 17:25:24 * Molly nods Jan 20 17:26:17 I can appreciate that though. He should not have asked that. She would have been quite right to tell him to sling his hook simply for asking that Jan 20 17:26:30 * Morgan nods Jan 20 17:26:49 Either way... they've managed to get through it and have decided they want to make it work Jan 20 17:26:56 * Molly smiles Jan 20 17:27:01 Well done, my love Jan 20 17:27:24 I didn't do anything except act like an enraged noble who's sick of their shit Jan 20 17:27:54 * Molly smiles a little Jan 20 17:28:01 I don’t think it was an act Jan 20 17:28:12 No... Jan 20 17:28:21 How are you now? Jan 20 17:28:31 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 17:28:44 Tired. I forgot how tiring it was to be an asshole Jan 20 17:30:23 * Molly giggles Jan 20 17:30:39 Come, lie with me? Jan 20 17:30:57 * Morgan nods, climbing onto the bed Jan 20 17:32:58 * Molly lies down too, cuddling up Jan 20 17:33:23 do you need a nap too, my love? Jan 20 17:34:00 No, I've had enough torment for one day... I'm going to take Florrie to plant the blueberries after quiet hour, I'll see if Varick wants to come Jan 20 17:34:07 * Molly nods Jan 20 17:34:12 he’ll like that Jan 20 17:34:27 * Morgan nods Jan 20 17:34:29 I imagine so Jan 20 17:34:47 * Molly nods, gently kissing his cheek Jan 20 17:35:04 would magic help? I could probably reduce the tiredness Jan 20 17:35:19 No... its a sort of... emotional fatigue... Jan 20 17:35:26 * Morgan fidgets so his hand is on her tummy Jan 20 17:35:42 * Molly nods sadly “There’s not much I can do for that” Jan 20 17:36:20 Its alright...I'm starting to feel better already Jan 20 17:36:25 * Morgan flexes his fingers on her tummy Jan 20 17:36:33 * Molly smiles Jan 20 17:36:48 Did you want bare skin for that? Jan 20 17:37:01 No, its okay Jan 20 18:02:36 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 20 18:37:20 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 20 19:05:59 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 20 19:07:25 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 20 19:07:52 * Molly lays her hand over his Jan 20 19:08:26 * Morgan sighs, a weary exhalation Jan 20 19:09:08 * Molly strokes his hair with her other hand Jan 20 19:10:16 Alice is to dine with us tonight... all of us Jan 20 19:10:34 alright my love Jan 20 19:13:07 Mina is aware Jan 20 19:13:48 it will be tense, no doubt Jan 20 19:13:54 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:14:00 Because we need more of that Jan 20 19:14:17 it isn’t at all cramping our style, hmm? Jan 20 19:14:24 quite Jan 20 19:15:01 As long as it is better before your Mother arrives Jan 20 19:15:09 indeed Jan 20 19:15:28 where are Mina and Edward? Jan 20 19:15:50 I told them to go and reaffirm their feelings for one another Jan 20 19:15:58 * Molly giggles Jan 20 19:16:20 that will last about a minute until Edward sees blood and faints Jan 20 19:16:35 Oh well Jan 20 19:17:14 they are out of your hair and that is the main thing? Jan 20 19:17:33 Its a start Jan 20 19:17:48 * Molly nods Jan 20 19:17:57 Can you feel him? Jan 20 19:19:32 * Morgan tries to feel with his magic Jan 20 19:20:31 *he’s on the other side this time. where he was the size of an apple last week, he’s now the size of a bell pepper* Jan 20 19:21:06 Hes grown Jan 20 19:21:15 * Molly smiles Jan 20 19:21:19 has he? Jan 20 19:21:25 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:21:35 Aye... about the size of a pepper now Jan 20 19:21:58 * Molly smiles, cupping her hand to the right size Jan 20 19:22:03 like that... Jan 20 19:22:07 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:22:08 aye Jan 20 19:22:24 that’s exciting, is it not? Jan 20 19:22:30 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:22:34 Indeed it ism y love Jan 20 19:22:50 * Morgan taps his fingers over the area Jan 20 19:23:11 *he feels the baby move just a little Jan 20 19:23:47 * Morgan smiles Jan 20 19:24:00 Best get used to that, Hirschen, you've got four odd months of me doing that to you Jan 20 19:24:10 * Molly smiles Jan 20 19:24:15 that’s sweet Jan 20 19:24:44 What is? Jan 20 19:24:55 how you are Jan 20 19:24:59 Oh? Jan 20 19:25:14 you already love him so much Jan 20 19:25:40 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:25:42 I do, yes Jan 20 19:25:50 it’s nice Jan 20 19:27:34 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:28:11 you will want to do this often once you can feel him move? Jan 20 19:28:19 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:28:22 Yes, I will Jan 20 19:28:49 the book says that is about four weeks after I feel him Jan 20 19:29:40 * Morgan nods, tapping at her belly again Jan 20 19:30:01 *he detects more movement this time* Jan 20 19:30:31 I'm sorry, is that annoying you little one? Jan 20 19:30:55 why would it be? Jan 20 19:31:02 I wasn't talking to you Jan 20 19:31:11 * Molly giggles Jan 20 19:31:28 You never call me Little One anyway Jan 20 19:31:40 No... I don't Jan 20 19:32:05 I do not mind it though Jan 20 19:32:11 No? Jan 20 19:32:19 it’s quite cute Jan 20 19:32:35 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:33:11 * Molly glances at him a moment before just smiling Jan 20 19:33:30 * Morgan taps the side of her belly again, humming Jan 20 19:33:55 Certain better than when I called you Papa whilst kissing your neck! Jan 20 19:34:19 *the baby moves towards it a little* Jan 20 19:34:35 * Morgan nods, tapping again Jan 20 19:34:42 That was somewhat awkward, yes Jan 20 19:35:19 I’ll stick to mon petit chou I think Jan 20 19:35:24 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:35:27 Best had I suppose Jan 20 19:35:47 *Again the baby moves towards it* Jan 20 19:36:04 * Morgan chuckles, moving the spot he's tapping Jan 20 19:36:19 * Molly smiles ‘that is funny?’ Jan 20 19:36:43 No, its just... Hirschen is chasing where I tap Jan 20 19:37:04 Oh... I wish I could feel him move already Jan 20 19:37:15 * Morgan nods, tapping again Jan 20 19:37:17 Me too love Jan 20 19:37:34 *the warm spot follows it* Jan 20 19:38:05 * Morgan smiles, moving it again Jan 20 19:38:24 *again it follows* Jan 20 19:38:34 Are you enjoying that, my love? Jan 20 19:38:42 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:38:44 I am, actually Jan 20 19:38:49 * Morgan changes the spot entirely Jan 20 19:39:15 * Molly nods, settling more comfortably. There’s no change Jan 20 19:39:29 Not coming for that one, little one? Jan 20 19:39:32 * Morgan taps again Jan 20 19:39:43 *this time it does* Jan 20 19:39:53 Ahh, sneak attack Jan 20 19:40:30 * Molly smiles “Or he’s too little to understand it?” Jan 20 19:40:55 No, he didn't chase it the first time Jan 20 19:41:52 * Molly nods Jan 20 19:42:29 Once Autumn comes, you’ll be playing games with him in person Jan 20 19:42:42 * Morgan nods, tapping back near the first spot Jan 20 19:42:48 aye... Jan 20 19:43:01 *he moves there too* Jan 20 19:43:15 * Molly watches Morgan fondly Jan 20 19:43:35 Am I watching you fall more in love with your son every minute, my love? Jan 20 19:43:45 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:43:49 Yes... you are... Jan 20 19:43:55 * Molly smiles Jan 20 19:44:07 I am so glad you have come to this point Jan 20 19:44:58 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:45:01 Me too Jan 20 19:45:11 It’s been hard won Jan 20 19:45:22 * Morgan sighs Jan 20 19:45:29 Yes, it has... extremely Jan 20 19:45:39 * Molly nods Jan 20 19:45:50 Did you used to play like this with Jana? Jan 20 19:46:06 Not so early, obviously... Jan 20 19:46:13 * Molly nods Jan 20 19:46:23 it is rather early Jan 20 19:46:39 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:47:00 Aye... without magic, I wouldn't be able to tell he's climbing around chasing my hand Jan 20 19:47:04 * Morgan taps her belly Jan 20 19:47:11 * Molly smiles Jan 20 19:47:21 it has many benefits, hmm? Jan 20 19:47:25 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:47:28 It does, yes Jan 20 19:47:31 *the baby goes to it again* Jan 20 19:47:45 I could have been in labour before we’d realised otherwise! Jan 20 19:47:58 * Morgan nods, tapping elsewhere Jan 20 19:48:13 We'd think that was indigestion... Jan 20 19:48:25 * Molly nods Jan 20 19:49:01 Although, surely at some point a part of your body would have told us I smelled different... Jan 20 19:49:29 I think... I've been able to smell it a while now but... Jan 20 19:49:50 but you thought it was just your dreams Jan 20 19:50:22 It affected my dreams, I was dreaming much more of you being pregnant Jan 20 19:50:35 * Molly nods Jan 20 19:50:43 I enjoyed that Jan 20 19:50:58 Oh? Jan 20 19:51:12 It often led to you waking me Jan 20 19:51:58 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:52:01 I suppose it did Jan 20 19:52:27 * Molly nods, smiling Jan 20 19:53:10 And now you have me, already visibly carrying your son and heir Jan 20 19:53:25 * Morgan nods, tapping again Jan 20 19:53:29 aye Jan 20 19:53:36 *the baby moves to it* Jan 20 19:53:58 Alright little one, thats enough exercise Jan 20 19:54:17 * Molly smiles Jan 20 19:54:30 Has that cheered you a little? Jan 20 19:54:35 * Morgan nods Jan 20 19:54:38 yes... it has Jan 20 19:54:47 good Jan 20 19:55:44 Going to need to tell Alice... and what about Varick? Jan 20 19:56:01 * Molly nods Jan 20 19:56:07 I am inclined to, but... Jan 20 19:56:14 But? Jan 20 19:56:21 will he be too excited to keep it quiet? Jan 20 19:56:31 Potentially Jan 20 19:56:43 what thinks you? Jan 20 19:57:19 I can see arguments for and against in that respect Jan 20 19:58:09 as can I Jan 20 19:58:57 * Morgan nods, sighing Jan 20 19:59:10 what is it, my love? Jan 20 19:59:29 He'll be over the moon... as will our parents... Jan 20 19:59:35 * Molly nods Jan 20 19:59:41 That is good, is it not? Jan 20 20:01:09 Of course it is Jan 20 20:01:20 then why do you sigh, my love? Jan 20 20:01:40 I wish we could tell them Jan 20 20:02:01 it wouldn’t be entirely a lie... Jan 20 20:02:18 What? Jan 20 20:02:25 we have felt him move Jan 20 20:02:50 -I- have... but you did not want to put pressure on them with dealing with meeting Florrie... or overshadowing the baptisms... Jan 20 20:03:42 I do not, but what if we decide we will tell them on the evening of the baptism? That is only six days from now Jan 20 20:03:57 * Morgan nods slowly Jan 20 20:04:00 We could, I suppose Jan 20 20:04:04 but... Jan 20 20:04:16 But? Jan 20 20:04:28 it seems like there was a but Jan 20 20:05:38 No... I'd like to tell them earlier... I don't like keeping things like this from them Jan 20 20:06:05 we would still need to wait until our fathers arrive? Jan 20 20:06:23 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:06:26 I think so Jan 20 20:06:37 I don't imagine them being pleased if we did not Jan 20 20:06:50 Your Father would sulk for years Jan 20 20:07:13 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:10:20 As would mine. I think they will be coming on Sunday Jan 20 20:10:36 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:10:47 I'm troubled that they are coming separately Jan 20 20:11:40 I believe our mothers are coming with guards to escort them Jan 20 20:12:37 But why are they coming separately at all? Jan 20 20:14:03 Your Father doesn’t want to leave Sudlachenburg very long with just Grunhelm, being that my father is coming too. Your Mother wishes to help me with the preparations and so forth. Mine I suspect just wants to be nosey Jan 20 20:14:27 That does make sense Jan 20 20:14:31 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:14:47 And they will bring your desk tomorrow... Jan 20 20:15:10 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:15:14 Ah, good Jan 20 20:15:18 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:15:32 Of all the desks we have made love on, that is not one of them Jan 20 20:16:49 No... no we haven't Jan 20 20:17:02 * Molly nods, smiling Jan 20 20:17:12 Maybe one day we’ll rectify that Jan 20 20:17:27 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:17:39 Perhaps... Reverend Loewe is to visit tomorrow Jan 20 20:17:48 * Molly smiles slightly Jan 20 20:17:57 Perfect timing for it then? Jan 20 20:18:25 I'd be lying if I said that wasn't why it occurred to me... Jan 20 20:18:32 * Molly giggles Jan 20 20:18:51 However, the desk and our mothers probably won’t arrive til even8ng Jan 20 20:19:59 No... and I wouldn't trust my current desk... which reminds me, I'd like some more furnishings in my office Jan 20 20:20:13 such as? Jan 20 20:20:33 A nice couch... Jan 20 20:21:13 Oh? for naps? Jan 20 20:21:22 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 20:21:32 I could read despatches while relaxing... Jan 20 20:21:55 * Molly nods “Mmhmm” Jan 20 20:22:51 * Morgan nods, rubbing her belly Jan 20 20:23:12 You could write letters there too... Jan 20 20:23:19 Maybe Jan 20 20:25:27 * Molly sends him the image. He’s sat semi reclined on a couch. she’s straddling his lap, facing away, her skirts up so her bottom is bare. She grinds in his lap whilst he rests parchment on her back, trying to finish a long letter. She already has inky finger prints on her left hip Jan 20 20:25:58 Uhhh... I don't think there'd be much writing gets done... Jan 20 20:26:16 It looks quite long to me... Jan 20 20:26:42 Probably started it earlier in the day Jan 20 20:26:48 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:27:02 And then you’re on the couch, trying to finish? Jan 20 20:27:09 Quite so Jan 20 20:27:16 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:27:25 A couch then. Jan 20 20:28:08 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:28:15 I noticed earlier its very sparse in there... Jan 20 20:28:22 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:28:28 what else would you like? Jan 20 20:28:35 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 20:28:37 I don't know really Jan 20 20:28:42 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:28:58 We shall have to see. It’s going to be most awkward for you if the sight of Reverend Loewe always makes you think of having sex with me whilst I’m increasing... Jan 20 20:29:17 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:29:20 Yes, it is Jan 20 20:29:40 it will make church services very interesting! Jan 20 20:29:55 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:30:01 Awkward, really Jan 20 20:30:17 Especially sat in the front row Jan 20 20:30:26 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:30:28 Indeed Jan 20 20:30:44 You’ll have to keep your hands in your lap Jan 20 20:31:03 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:31:07 Probably wise Jan 20 20:31:22 And I will have to be extremely well-behaved Jan 20 20:32:29 Yes, that would be appreciated Jan 20 20:32:43 At least until we get home? Jan 20 20:32:48 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:32:50 yes Jan 20 20:33:08 then I may be bad at my leisure? Jan 20 20:34:16 Most of the time, certainly Jan 20 20:34:58 I will do so, if things ever become conducive! Jan 20 20:35:22 * Morgan nods, sighing Jan 20 20:36:14 At some point it will, no doubt Jan 20 20:36:32 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:36:35 I reckon so Jan 20 20:37:09 * Molly nods “What will you do this afternoon?” Jan 20 20:37:23 Grow blueberries, apparently Jan 20 20:37:28 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:37:36 Everyone likes blueberries Jan 20 20:38:31 Apparently so Jan 20 20:38:51 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:39:03 I will be in the bedrooms Jan 20 20:39:25 Organising beds? Jan 20 20:39:32 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:40:04 Many of them. A shame we are not home alone, you could have me on every bed in every room Jan 20 20:40:43 I think we shall plan that activity Jan 20 20:40:49 * Molly smiles Jan 20 20:41:18 You could peak on every bed in every room, not releasing until we are back here Jan 20 20:41:32 Sounds exhausting Jan 20 20:41:38 * Molly giggles Jan 20 20:41:53 You would be staggering by the time we arrived Jan 20 20:42:05 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:42:07 indeed Jan 20 20:42:23 Maybe just five beds to start with, hmm? Jan 20 20:42:45 That many? Jan 20 20:43:42 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:43:48 That is too much pleasure? Jan 20 20:43:59 Could be... three nearly did me in Jan 20 20:44:06 * Molly giggles Jan 20 20:44:24 As did three -hours- me! Jan 20 20:44:50 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:44:56 Ah... yes... Jan 20 20:45:06 * Molly smiles Jan 20 20:45:33 I could do that again, if we had the liberty Jan 20 20:46:03 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:46:05 At some point Jan 20 20:46:20 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:48:08 I look forward to the time we can just enjoy our home and not be running about hither and thither, but it seems that other things get in the way Jan 20 20:48:23 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:48:26 yes... it does... Jan 20 20:48:52 Even once Sascha’s babies are born, we’ll have the wedding Jan 20 20:49:15 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:49:19 aye Jan 20 20:50:50 I rather think we need to pick the spot for the walled garden and begin to have it made. I’ll not be increasing forever Jan 20 20:50:59 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:51:03 Yes, I think you're right Jan 20 20:52:12 I know Heinzharold’s house isn’t done yet, but maybe we could hire more men to do the lake house and the garden, and then Heinzharold’s builders can put up Elsie and James’ house next Jan 20 20:52:27 I suppose w eoculd look at it Jan 20 20:53:40 * Molly smiles Jan 20 20:53:50 My eagerness is a little too much? Jan 20 20:54:36 No, not at all.. just thinking about the practicalities of it Jan 20 20:54:51 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:55:16 it would be a shame to waste this pregnant summer indoor rather than naked in the sunshine Jan 20 20:55:31 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:55:33 Yes, it would Jan 20 20:56:01 * Molly smiles Jan 20 20:56:08 I look forward to it Jan 20 20:56:28 * Morgan nods Jan 20 20:56:45 I'll speak to the foreman, see if he knows of any workmen who are available... Jan 20 20:57:14 * Molly nods Jan 20 20:57:21 will you pick a place too? Jan 20 20:57:36 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 20:57:45 We can take about that later Jan 20 20:58:22 there’s something more pressing to discuss now? Jan 20 20:58:36 Not particularly... but a map would help, wouldn't it Jan 20 20:59:14 yes, that’s true Jan 20 21:00:23 * Molly starts giggling Jan 20 21:00:30 What? Jan 20 21:01:37 I am picturing your Father saying “Morgan, why do you have a garden with a seven foot fence.” Jan 20 21:02:36 * Morgan nods Jan 20 21:02:40 That could be awkward Jan 20 21:04:02 you could tell him that’s where we make cream pies... Jan 20 21:04:14 Why does everyone feel the need to remind me of that?! Jan 20 21:05:36 for the same reason you still tease Heinzharold about his twig and berries Jan 20 21:05:53 * Morgan sighs Jan 20 21:06:03 I suppose so Jan 20 21:07:12 * Molly kisses his cheek Jan 20 21:07:24 he’s probably forgotten all about it now Jan 20 21:09:40 I doubt it somehow Jan 20 21:10:11 I wonder if Yensid managed to sell the drawings Jan 20 21:11:12 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 21:11:16 I almost don't want to ask Jan 20 21:11:37 * Molly laughs Jan 20 21:12:00 I wouldn’t be surprised if he keeps them Jan 20 21:12:28 Don't say that... besides, he relished the opportunity to take money from my pocket Jan 20 21:13:21 what did you pay him for? Jan 20 21:13:36 He demanded we split the profit for them Jan 20 21:14:01 that sounds like Yensid Jan 20 21:14:08 * Morgan nods Jan 20 21:14:10 indeed Jan 20 21:14:50 he is useful for that sort of thing? Jan 20 21:15:15 If there's anything seedy, he's usually knowledgable about it Jan 20 21:15:51 he taught me how to bind a prisoner well Jan 20 21:16:55 * Morgan nods Jan 20 21:16:58 yes... I recall Jan 20 21:17:17 that was kind of him Jan 20 21:17:59 Yes, I suppose it was Jan 20 21:18:14 you suppose? Jan 20 21:18:41 I am almost always skeptical of his motives Jan 20 21:19:22 I do not see what other motives he may have had? Jan 20 21:20:03 * Morgan shrugs Jan 20 21:21:17 he was very gentlemanly about it Jan 20 21:22:02 Thats unusual Jan 20 21:22:38 he knew I was worried about what I’d do if Kai arrived Jan 20 21:22:50 Oh? Jan 20 21:23:39 what if he’d come back with plans to repeat what happened to Elsie to me that time. Jan 20 21:24:02 * Morgan scowls Jan 20 21:25:44 I knew I could knock him out, but what if my courage failed me... Also, you would have wanted him alive Jan 20 21:25:55 * Morgan nods Jan 20 21:25:59 aye Jan 20 21:27:22 He understood my fear, and was very nice. He even gave me the blue rope Jan 20 21:27:43 * Morgan nods Jan 20 21:27:57 He was always good to my father... it seems its just me he enjoys making uncomfortable Jan 20 21:28:32 Claudia hates him too Jan 20 21:29:34 * Morgan nods Jan 20 21:29:37 She hates most men Jan 20 21:30:46 true. I wonder how her and DeeDee together again will go? Jan 20 21:31:00 I've been trying not to think about it Jan 20 21:32:36 * Molly nods Jan 20 21:32:42 I will say no more then Jan 20 21:33:44 * Morgan nods Jan 20 21:33:59 I hope it goes smoothly Jan 20 21:45:50 So do I. Though Uinise and Claudia together still seems a little odd to me, they care about each other and seem happy Jan 20 21:48:54 * Morgan nods Jan 20 21:48:58 They certainly do Jan 20 21:49:50 I think Mainz and Federest will be excellent additions to our staff Jan 20 21:50:06 * Morgan nods Jan 20 21:50:09 I am inclined to agree Jan 20 21:50:37 It is only a pity there’s the problem of Hannalore first Jan 20 21:50:50 * Morgan nods, sighing Jan 20 21:50:51 Aye Jan 20 21:52:16 I do not understand why Seb likes her so much Jan 20 21:53:08 Me either Jan 20 21:54:38 maybe on this path he has poor taste in women Jan 20 21:54:47 * Morgan nods Jan 20 21:54:52 Looks that way Jan 20 21:55:35 Will he wed her, do you think? Jan 20 21:55:52 I've no idea love... I don't think he knows yet either... early days Jan 20 21:56:42 * Molly nods Jan 20 21:56:57 I suppose the situation makes it complicated for him Jan 20 21:57:16 In what way? Jan 20 21:58:15 What he will have to do if you do not survive Jan 20 21:58:50 Must do Jan 20 22:00:32 I don’t envy him in that Jan 20 22:00:42 No... Jan 20 22:01:46 At least we are able to live our lives together without the worry of adding in someone who may be destined to get hurt Jan 20 22:02:10 * Morgan nods Jan 20 22:02:16 Aye, that is some comfort at least Jan 20 22:02:36 * Molly nods Jan 20 22:03:03 Inga is going to do less of the childcare now we are back Jan 20 22:03:58 Yes... I know, I've been told Jan 20 22:04:51 * Molly glances at him Jan 20 22:04:59 that troubles you? Jan 20 22:05:33 I don't know... no probably not Jan 20 22:05:58 Something has irked you though... Jan 20 22:07:07 Aye, but I can't really put my finger on what Jan 20 22:08:22 Is it that you were told, not asked? Or that I did not get given that rest at the same point? Jan 20 22:09:08 Possibly both.... Jan 20 22:10:45 Or perhaps that it seems they see looking after the children as work, rather than fun? Jan 20 22:11:33 No... no I don't think its that Jan 20 22:12:32 it’s quite a mystery then... Perhaps that you feel that I will now be at more risk of overdoing it despite being pregnant myself? Jan 20 22:12:50 Aye, maybe Jan 20 22:13:05 I have Maggie and the other staff, my love Jan 20 22:13:19 * Morgan nods Jan 20 22:13:22 Aye, I know love Jan 20 22:13:52 And tomorrow both grandmothers will be here, the children will not need me at all! Jan 20 22:15:05 We'll see about that... Jan 20 22:15:52 Apart from... *she squeezes a breast* Jan 20 22:16:02 * Morgan nods Jan 20 22:16:05 aye Jan 20 22:17:51 There’s always one Koertig after these! Jan 20 22:18:13 * Morgan nods Jan 20 22:18:15 That there is Jan 20 22:19:15 * Molly nods, just staying cuddled up Jan 20 22:19:31 * Morgan lays quietly, hand on her tummy Jan 20 22:19:52 * Molly gently kisses him briefly Jan 20 22:45:01 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 20 23:22:32 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)