**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jan 21 12:30:56 2024 Jan 21 12:30:56 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 21 12:42:05 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 21 12:42:24 Apart from... *she squeezes a breast* Jan 21 12:42:24 * Morgan nods Jan 21 12:42:24 aye Jan 21 12:42:24 There’s always one Koertig after these! Jan 21 12:42:24 * Morgan nods Jan 21 12:42:26 That there is Jan 21 12:42:28 * Molly nods, just staying cuddled up Jan 21 12:42:30 * Morgan lays quietly, hand on her tummy Jan 21 12:42:32 * Molly gently kisses him briefly Jan 21 12:43:50 how do you think it will proceed with Mina and Florrie? Jan 21 12:44:04 * Morgan shrugs Jan 21 12:44:06 I have hope Jan 21 12:44:13 * Molly nods Jan 21 12:44:47 it will take baby steps? Jan 21 12:44:59 * Morgan nods Jan 21 12:45:04 I think so Jan 21 12:46:48 We still have a few weeks before they leave? Jan 21 12:47:14 A couple, it seems Jan 21 12:48:10 do you wish to take them home? Jan 21 12:48:36 Yes, but... that is not an option Jan 21 12:50:00 why not? Jan 21 12:50:40 Because I need to be working here Jan 21 12:52:27 will you take them to Freiburg? Jan 21 12:52:38 Aye, maybe Jan 21 12:53:40 * Molly nods Jan 21 12:53:50 it’s only a few days Jan 21 12:54:03 * Morgan nods Jan 21 12:54:14 I can probably work it into a route to visit a few people Jan 21 12:57:38 We might still be in Sudlachenburg, depending upon Sascha’s delivery, but we’ll need you home by the end of May before we progress to Fischler for Heidi and Zench’s wedding Jan 21 12:57:58 * Morgan nods Jan 21 12:58:14 Aye, I suppose so Jan 21 12:59:33 things are out of our hands, hmm? Jan 21 13:00:09 I suppose they are, yes Jan 21 13:03:59 * Molly nods Jan 21 13:04:32 After the wedding we are free and easy until a certain little Veisgraf wishes to meet us Jan 21 13:04:58 I will still have work to do... the groundwork for my taking over must be done Jan 21 13:08:56 * Molly nods Jan 21 13:09:12 I know. you’ll not always be home Jan 21 13:09:22 No... sadly not Jan 21 13:11:58 You rather be here exploring? Jan 21 13:12:09 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:12:14 Aye... Jan 21 13:13:18 that is not who we are though Jan 21 13:13:41 No... nor what our responsibilities allow Jan 21 13:13:46 * Molly nods Jan 21 13:14:01 r not, I’ll be keeping myself warm at home for you Jan 21 13:14:06 fear not* Jan 21 13:14:25 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:19:03 * Molly nods. It isn’t long until she’s snoozing in his arms Jan 21 13:19:26 * Morgan just lets her, hand on her tummy the whole time until its time to get up Jan 21 13:20:09 *What tells him that it is is the tap on the door that sounds like Inga’s Jan 21 13:20:35 * Morgan gently disengages himself from Molly before going to open the door Jan 21 13:20:46 *Inga and HH are outside* Jan 21 13:21:02 I: We thought we’d see how everyone is Jan 21 13:21:28 * Morgan looks back at Molly Jan 21 13:21:49 All quiet still... no doubt it'll get noisy shortly Jan 21 13:22:20 *Inga smiles* It’s tiring work Jan 21 13:23:12 * Morgan nods, making sure Molly's decent before letting them in Jan 21 13:24:47 * Molly wakes up, sitting up with a yawn. Inga is straight over, and they are whispering to each other. HH grins Jan 21 13:24:50 * Molly is now known as HH Jan 21 13:24:55 you good, man? Jan 21 13:25:06 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:25:18 Yeah, I think so... been a rough morning Jan 21 13:25:45 What ya got doing this afternoon? wann build? Jan 21 13:26:25 *He just catches Molly say “No, nothing like that, we just spent time together” Jan 21 13:26:51 I'm afraid I'm already accounted for... Edward wants to talk and I'm taking Florrie and Varick, if he wants to go, to grow blueberries Jan 21 13:27:28 * HH nods “Okay, man. Mebbie Inga will keep Molly company” Jan 21 13:27:39 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:27:44 Aye, think she'd like that Jan 21 13:28:07 * HH nods, watching Inga with a smile* It’s fuckin good to have them home Jan 21 13:29:29 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:29:34 Yeah... Jan 21 13:31:22 * HH watches him “I Reck’n we got time to take these cups back if ya need a chat” Jan 21 13:32:22 Just... ended up having to bash heads together Jan 21 13:32:35 Normly you enjoy that Jan 21 13:33:07 * Morgan shrugs Jan 21 13:33:11 I reached the end of my tether Jan 21 13:33:45 * HH nods. The women go on through to the boys room Jan 21 13:33:57 They being difficult then? Jan 21 13:34:14 They were being childish... prideful. Jan 21 13:36:41 * HH nods Jan 21 13:36:51 Doesn’ surprise me with King Edward Jan 21 13:38:07 They both were... so... I told them to sort it out, or I'd rescind my request to have them as godparents, kick them out of my house, disinvite them from the baptism and make them explain why to my father... then I told them they could take the blame they held for me with this situation and shove it up their backsides Jan 21 13:38:23 * Morgan looks at him Jan 21 13:38:26 I wasn't very nice Jan 21 13:39:33 * HH nods, but he’s smiling slightly Jan 21 13:39:40 Sounds like they deserve it, man Jan 21 13:40:17 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:40:19 Undoubtedly Jan 21 13:41:03 Guessing they’re still here though? Jan 21 13:41:45 They were before I came up here... Jan 21 13:42:46 * HH chuckles Jan 21 13:43:03 Been a busy boy with yer lady increasing, eh? Jan 21 13:43:17 No... too much weighing on me Jan 21 13:44:02 * HH nods a little “we discovered Inga gets a bit more sensitive in the bubbies when she’s gotta bun in the oven” Jan 21 13:44:18 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:44:27 Cant say that surprises me... Jan 21 13:45:07 * HH nods “Then she also hadda nap, because she does that a lot lately” Jan 21 13:45:30 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:45:38 Takes a lot of energy, growing a child Jan 21 13:47:18 * HH grins “Gonn be a big boy too, I reckon. Ma says I was like a toddler” Jan 21 13:47:36 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:47:39 Dense, see... Jan 21 13:47:48 Solid, yep Jan 21 13:48:29 I still reckon boy Jan 21 13:48:41 * HH nods Jan 21 13:49:12 yep. Heinzharold, thirteenth of his name. Him and yer lad gonn be the best of friends Jan 21 13:49:23 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:49:29 Good chance I'd say Jan 21 13:49:42 Been thinking bout names yet? Jan 21 13:49:49 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:49:54 Have been for a while to be honest Jan 21 13:50:33 It’s like someone flicked a switch an you went from avoidant to broody in a heartbeat Jan 21 13:51:16 Yeah... I think we can credit a certain young lady with that Jan 21 13:52:47 Weird how sometimes what seems like a disaster can be a blessin in disguise Jan 21 13:52:57 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:53:05 Would've been nice if it hadn't been so painful Jan 21 13:53:44 aye, but then we’da never found her, and you’d have a niece wanderin the world never gettin a lovin family like this Jan 21 13:54:06 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:54:11 Yeah Jan 21 13:56:23 * HH smiles “Now ya got two kids and one on the way. You seem happier than ya have been for years, today not included” Jan 21 13:56:37 * Morgan nods Jan 21 13:56:45 I am... Jan 21 14:00:58 * HH nods Jan 21 14:01:57 I’m happy yer happy, man. Molly is apparently very happy too. Inga says she thinks Molly’s more settled in herself somehow Jan 21 14:02:49 * Morgan nods Jan 21 14:02:54 I have noticed that myself Jan 21 14:04:16 Mebbie it’s a bit more security, giving you an heir and stuff Jan 21 14:05:45 * Morgan shrugs Jan 21 14:05:49 Maybe. Jan 21 14:06:51 Mebbie it because she knows once yer less stressed by that pair you’ll get wandering hands all the time *he chuckles* Jan 21 14:07:13 * Morgan blushes Jan 21 14:07:14 Shut up Jan 21 14:07:20 * HH laughs Jan 21 14:07:57 Hey, I’m the one probably gonn run interference, I get to rag you a lil bit about it! Jan 21 14:08:56 * Morgan sighs Jan 21 14:09:00 I suppose that is fair Jan 21 14:09:53 * HH nods Jan 21 14:10:21 Kinda sweet, man. Of all the weird shit you could be 8nto.. Jan 21 14:11:42 Its not that Im' into it... otherwise all pregnant women would catch my eye... Jan 21 14:12:13 Yer into -your- pregnant women Jan 21 14:12:19 * Morgan nods Jan 21 14:12:22 evidently Jan 21 14:12:48 Which is good, because I’m not sharin mine Jan 21 14:12:59 * Morgan snorts Jan 21 14:13:07 Could share part of her, god knows there's enough of that bit Jan 21 14:13:16 * HH chuckles Jan 21 14:13:25 Ne bubbie each? Jan 21 14:13:28 one* Jan 21 14:13:41 Still be some left over Jan 21 14:13:46 * HH nods Jan 21 14:13:57 Whole work crew could get in on it, man Jan 21 14:14:31 * Morgan nods Jan 21 14:15:05 I see yer wife’s got her pearl necklace on today. Ya need that explaining again, yer saintliness? Jan 21 14:15:24 No thank you, I am quite aware Jan 21 14:15:33 * HH chuckles Jan 21 14:16:15 Must buy Inga one at some point Jan 21 14:16:26 As opposed to just giving her one... Jan 21 14:18:34 * HH grins Jan 21 14:18:41 She gets plenty o them Jan 21 14:18:54 Clearly not all of them, though... Jan 21 14:21:22 * HH chuckles Jan 21 14:21:43 Nope, sometimes ya gotta go the traditional route Jan 21 14:22:34 * Morgan nods Jan 21 14:22:47 [are we to tell Varick?] Jan 21 14:25:17 [if you think he will keep it secret, yes] Jan 21 14:25:56 [he only needs to keep it secret a little while. I don't want him hurt that we didn't tell him] Jan 21 14:26:35 [yes, I agree] Jan 21 14:27:01 starting to see the difference yet? Jan 21 14:27:08 * Morgan nods Jan 21 14:27:23 Been seeing it, subtly for a while but... its fairly obvious now, takes more to hide it Jan 21 14:27:30 * HH smiles Jan 21 14:27:37 Lookin forward to that bit Jan 21 14:27:59 There's a point where she'll sort of... pop... where it stops being just a firm belly and becomes an actual bump... Jan 21 14:30:23 * HH watches him “Bout four months then, yeah?” Jan 21 14:30:35 There abouts yeah Jan 21 14:31:30 * HH nods Jan 21 14:31:39 best bit, eh? *he grins* Jan 21 14:31:45 So far Jan 21 14:32:08 Not got long before there’s no hiding it? Jan 21 14:32:40 No, we really haven't Jan 21 14:34:36 I hear dresses were bought that can expand Jan 21 14:34:48 * Morgan nods Jan 21 14:34:53 Apparently so Jan 21 14:35:14 * HH nods. it sounds like the children are awake Jan 21 14:36:01 * Morgan wanders toward the boys room Jan 21 14:37:54 *Molly is just taking Emil from the crib* Jan 21 14:39:08 I think before long we'll have to start carrying Emil on my back Jan 21 14:39:42 *Molly nods* Yes, he’s getting so tall [I definitely will have to] Jan 21 14:42:01 Varick, want to come with me and Florrie to grow blueberries? Jan 21 14:43:37 *Varick nods* Okay, Vati Jan 21 14:43:54 * Morgan sits beside him Jan 21 14:44:01 You can go work with HeinzHarold instead if you want... Jan 21 14:44:49 V: *the boy looks to Heinzharold* I do like coming to work with you, but I want to go with my Vati today Jan 21 14:46:26 * Morgan smiles Jan 21 14:46:41 Varick... if we tell you something, do you think you can keep it a secret for a while? Jan 21 14:47:15 * HH is now known as Varick Jan 21 14:47:19 * Varick nods Jan 21 14:47:22 yes Vati Jan 21 14:47:47 * Morgan glances at Molly Jan 21 14:47:54 Mama brought something else back from Freiburg... Jan 21 14:48:32 *Molly smiles, putting Emil on her hip* Jan 21 14:48:52 * Varick looks between them “Is it another toy?” Jan 21 14:49:21 No... but you will be able to play with him a few months... Jan 21 14:50:14 * Varick looks confused Jan 21 14:50:23 Is Mama going to have a baby?! Jan 21 14:50:31 * Morgan nods Jan 21 14:50:36 *Molly smiles warmly, watching them* Jan 21 14:51:10 * Varick hugs Morgan hard “Yes! You did it, Vati! You planted the seed right!” Jan 21 14:51:20 * Morgan laughs, hugging the boy Jan 21 14:51:23 *HH and Inga both smile at this* Jan 21 14:51:45 Yeah... you're going to have another sibling much sooner than we thought Jan 21 14:52:05 * Varick starts crying “I am the happiest boy ever!” Jan 21 14:52:19 * Morgan rocks him, holding him tightly Jan 21 14:52:26 *Molly comes over, and Emil says “Oy!” Jan 21 14:52:41 Oi? Jan 21 14:53:09 M: I think he means Boy, my love Jan 21 14:53:28 * Varick hugs Morgan “when is the baby coming?” Jan 21 14:53:39 * Morgan nods Jan 21 14:53:45 Somewhere in September Jan 21 14:53:58 That’s near by birthday! Jan 21 14:54:02 my* Jan 21 14:54:07 * Morgan nods Jan 21 14:54:11 Yes, it is Jan 21 14:55:23 * Varick lets go, going to hug Molly “Thank you Mama” Jan 21 14:55:52 *Molly nods, biting her lip. She strokes his hair* Jan 21 14:57:06 We need to keep it a secret a little while yet.... But not too long Jan 21 14:58:55 * Varick cries with Molly too, holding tight. She kisses his crown Jan 21 14:59:01 I wanted a baby so much! Jan 21 15:00:11 * Morgan nods Jan 21 15:02:56 *Molly holds Varick tight* Now you’ll be a big brother again, and so will Emil this time Jan 21 15:03:51 You'll have to show him how to be a good big brother Jan 21 15:05:04 * Varick grins “I will Vati! I will change nappies and help feed him” Jan 21 15:06:16 * Morgan smiles Jan 21 15:06:21 I know you will Jan 21 15:08:21 * Varick puts his head on Molly’s middle “Hello, I am Varick, and I’m your biggest brother. I’m going to look after you really well, okay?” Jan 21 15:08:39 * Morgan smiles, wiping at his face Jan 21 15:09:19 *Molly is in tears too* Oh Varick... Jan 21 15:09:43 E: Bark! Jan 21 15:09:51 Me chuckles Jan 21 15:10:23 *Molly nuzzles the baby a moment, still stroking Varick’s hair* Jan 21 15:10:30 You have to rest, Mama! Jan 21 15:12:23 She's alright Varick... Jan 21 15:12:58 M: I will be fine, Varick, the baby is very strong and so am I Jan 21 15:14:54 * Morgan takes a deep breath Jan 21 15:15:56 * Varick still cuddles her Jan 21 15:16:47 * Morgan smiles Jan 21 15:17:00 I'm going to fetch Florrie and Edward... shall I come back for you Varick? Jan 21 15:17:29 * Varick nods Jan 21 15:18:28 okay Jan 21 15:18:52 * Morgan nods, ruffling the boys hair before looking to Molly Jan 21 15:18:56 I won't be long... Jan 21 15:19:09 [I'll have a chat with Alice?] Jan 21 15:19:25 *Molly watches him fondly before kissing his cheek* Jan 21 15:19:35 M: alright, my love Jan 21 15:21:26 * Morgan nods, quietly leaving and heading to Edwards room Jan 21 15:23:18 *He hears Claudia laughing as he passes her and Uinise’s room Jan 21 15:23:33 * Morgan slows Jan 21 15:24:48 *Uinise is laughing too. It doesn’t sound sexual* Jan 21 15:25:58 * Morgan smiles, moving on Jan 21 15:27:15 *Edwards room is quieter* Jan 21 15:27:23 * Morgan knocks quietly Jan 21 15:27:50 * Varick is now known as Edward Jan 21 15:27:55 come Jan 21 15:28:14 * Morgan opens the door Jan 21 15:29:30 * Edward is playing chess at the table with Mina Jan 21 15:30:26 Sorry to bother you... you said about seeing me later... its later... I, ummm... I'm going to plant a blueberry bush Jan 21 15:31:13 * Edward nods “I will join you” Jan 21 15:31:34 You don't have to if you're busy... Jan 21 15:33:24 I am coming, brother. He stands, bowing to his wife “If you’ll excuse us” Jan 21 15:33:35 *Mina smiles, nodding* Jan 21 15:34:12 * Morgan inclines his head, backing out of the room Jan 21 15:35:43 * Edward comes with him Jan 21 15:37:01 how are you? Jan 21 15:37:24 * Morgan shrugs a little Jan 21 15:37:31 I'm not sure yet... you? Jan 21 15:37:53 better than I was Jan 21 15:38:32 * Morgan nods Jan 21 15:38:36 How do things sit now? Jan 21 15:39:33 we are intending to remain united before God Jan 21 15:40:04 * Morgan nods Jan 21 15:40:10 Are things any easier? Jan 21 15:41:12 Yes, though the timing is damnably impractical Jan 21 15:41:46 * Morgan nods Jan 21 15:41:49 Yes... I know Jan 21 15:44:27 I think we will ride out this storm Jan 21 15:45:04 I am glad, truly Jan 21 15:45:46 As am I, brother. As am I. Jan 21 15:47:03 * Morgan nods, heading toward the nursery Jan 21 15:47:23 You have questions about my statement, before we get the children... Jan 21 15:47:47 Which one? Jan 21 15:47:59 About having nails pulled... Jan 21 15:48:39 I wondered how that came about Jan 21 15:48:48 * Morgan shrugs Jan 21 15:48:52 I was captured... Jan 21 15:49:51 * Edward nods Jan 21 15:51:41 I was, to couch it in polite terms, interrogated. Jan 21 15:53:46 * Edward nods grimly Jan 21 15:53:48 I see Jan 21 15:54:04 * Morgan nods Jan 21 15:54:09 I can confirm it is quite painful Jan 21 15:54:43 /me nods “I imagine so” Jan 21 15:55:32 * Morgan nods Jan 21 15:55:41 I need you to occupy your daughter for a few minutes... Jan 21 15:56:33 * Edward nods Jan 21 15:56:37 of course Jan 21 16:00:42 * Morgan nods, heading into the nursery Jan 21 16:01:56 *Alice is putting Florrie in a clean dress* Jan 21 16:03:06 Well hello there Jan 21 16:04:55 F: *she grins* Go Bluies? Jan 21 16:06:26 In a minute sweetheart, I need to talk to your mummy before we go Jan 21 16:07:23 * Edward crouches down “Let me help you with your shoes” Jan 21 16:07:34 A: in the other room? Jan 21 16:07:42 * Morgan nods Jan 21 16:07:43 Please Jan 21 16:09:01 * Edward is now known as Alice Jan 21 16:09:37 * Alice leads the way to her room, where he’d dreamt of helping her use the device from Capperlucia Jan 21 16:09:43 Is something the matter? Jan 21 16:10:27 No, not exactly... I... suppose I need to tell you we cannot host you in the autumn... Jan 21 16:10:46 Because of Lady Koertig? Jan 21 16:11:20 God no... Considering I threatened to throw them both out earlier, that is not a consideration at all... no, see... we won't be here... Jan 21 16:11:39 Are you go8ng back to Capperlucia? Jan 21 16:12:17 No. This is to go no further please... Jan 21 16:12:27 it won’t Jan 21 16:12:31 * Morgan nods Jan 21 16:12:44 We'll be in Sudlachenburg, awaiting the arrival of our child Jan 21 16:13:05 * Alice looks very pleased “Morgan! that’s fantastic news!” Jan 21 16:13:14 * Morgan nods, smiling Jan 21 16:14:13 We are thrilled... but it means we will not be here at that time Jan 21 16:14:33 No, you’ll need to be in Sudlachenburg. I’m very happy for you Jan 21 16:14:58 Thank you. Only a few people know right now, we will not be announcing it for a time yet Jan 21 16:15:23 You’ve done a good job keeping it quiet, I never suspected! Jan 21 16:15:49 Thats alright, neither did we Jan 21 16:16:22 I knew with two weeks with Florrie I was so sick! Jan 21 16:16:37 * Morgan chuckles Jan 21 16:17:02 Well, we discovered it the morning after I got back from Sudlachenburg Jan 21 16:17:18 * Alice nods Jan 21 16:17:32 You must both be delighted Jan 21 16:17:41 * Morgan nods Jan 21 16:18:53 Absolutely we are. We're almost at the point my father will demand she resides in his house, but thats not happening... anyway, perhaps you would consider returning to Eisen for Prophets Mass... Jan 21 16:19:46 * Alice nods “That would be nice” Jan 21 16:20:31 And you'll get to meet little whatever-he'll-be-called Jan 21 16:21:10 You’re hoping for a boy Jan 21 16:21:54 * Morgan shrugs Jan 21 16:22:30 It'd calm a lot of nerves in terms of succession but... I'd not complain either way Jan 21 16:22:40 * Alice nods Jan 21 16:22:47 daughters are good too Jan 21 16:22:56 yes... they are Jan 21 16:23:12 Molly seems very well Jan 21 16:24:49 * Morgan nods Jan 21 16:25:06 She is... most of the initial effects were while we were in Capperlucia Jan 21 16:25:37 how did you not know? Jan 21 16:26:17 We're clearly morons. Every little sign we cast away as side effects of the herbs she was on to prevent pregnancy still being in her system Jan 21 16:26:37 * Alice nods Jan 21 16:26:56 They didn’t work well! Jan 21 16:27:39 Oh they did... she stopped taking them a while back now, but the effects linger... realistically, we shouldn't have been able to conceive when we did Jan 21 16:28:33 You were blessed then Jan 21 16:28:58 * Morgan nods Jan 21 16:29:01 indeed Jan 21 16:30:33 * Alice smiles Jan 21 16:30:45 Congratulations Jan 21 16:30:59 * Morgan smiles Jan 21 16:31:28 Thank you. Don't worry about Edward and Mina... they're going to be alright, I think Jan 21 16:32:15 I hope so, I never meant to harm anyone Jan 21 16:32:37 Love, none of this lies at your feet... it'll be alright Jan 21 16:33:30 * Alice nods Jan 21 16:33:34 thank you Jan 21 16:34:30 * Morgan nods a little Jan 21 16:34:44 Right... apparently there are blueberries to grow... Do you have any plans? Jan 21 16:35:30 I might see Molly and Inga, if that is alright? Jan 21 16:37:55 Of course it is... they're currently in our bedroom... I've got to grab Varick from there on the way out Jan 21 16:38:17 * Alice nods, smiling Jan 21 16:38:31 Are you taking Florrie? Jan 21 16:38:45 Oh yes, she wanted to grow the blueberries Jan 21 16:39:19 * Alice smiles Jan 21 16:39:23 great Jan 21 16:39:34 Some grown up time, hmm? Jan 21 16:40:11 once we leave it’ll be rare Jan 21 16:40:24 * Morgan nods Jan 21 16:40:31 Best make the most of it then love Jan 21 16:42:00 * Alice nods Jan 21 16:42:31 I will. Maybe I can answer any questions Molly has. I’ve done it all before Jan 21 16:42:39 * Morgan nods Jan 21 16:42:47 She'll compare it with the book no doubt Jan 21 16:42:55 * Morgan moves toward the door Jan 21 16:42:56 * Alice nods Jan 21 16:43:08 enjoy your afternoon Jan 21 16:43:32 * Morgan nods, inclining his head as he goes back into the main room Jan 21 16:43:34 Are we ready? Jan 21 16:44:00 *Edward nods, holding Florrie’s hand* yes we are Jan 21 16:44:13 Okay, lets go get Varick and Ballard then Jan 21 16:45:23 *Varick is excitedly jumping on the bed whilst Inga tries to get him down. Molly is nursing Emil whilst Ballard sits with his head on her lap too, Heinzharold is gone already* Jan 21 16:46:06 Right then... Varick, Ballard... lets go Jan 21 16:46:33 *Varick and Ballard do come to join him* Jan 21 16:46:42 [it went well?] Jan 21 16:47:21 [Yes, she's very happy for us... have suggested she comes back to Eisen for Prophets Mass] Jan 21 16:50:59 [we will have a young baby by then] Jan 21 16:52:10 [yes, we will] Jan 21 16:53:02 *she bites her lip* [we’re having a baby! a tiny, scrunched up, amazing little newborn!] Jan 21 16:56:04 [with tiny, viciously sharp nails] Jan 21 16:58:16 [I will keep them filed nicely] Jan 21 17:00:19 Alice is going to come see you shortly... Jan 21 17:01:09 *Molly smiles* that will be nice Jan 21 17:01:21 * Morgan nods Jan 21 17:01:24 We'll see you in a while Jan 21 17:01:42 M: yes my love Jan 21 17:03:21 * Morgan nods, taking Varick and the dog to Edward Jan 21 17:03:46 * Alice is now known as Edward Jan 21 17:04:09 * Edward is still holding Florrie’s hand Jan 21 17:04:14 ready, brother? Jan 21 17:05:43 * Morgan nods Jan 21 17:05:48 I am Jan 21 17:07:11 * Edward keeps his daughter’s hand as they go outside, but once in the sunshine she and Varick run together on the lawn, Ballard circling and herding them. Edward walks watching the children Jan 21 17:08:27 Nearly there... Jan 21 17:09:06 nearly where? Jan 21 17:09:17 Where we want to be Jan 21 17:10:02 me and you? Jan 21 17:10:46 All of us... Jan 21 17:12:20 * Edward nods Jan 21 17:12:37 There are still challenges ahead, naturally Jan 21 17:13:39 That is normal... thats just life... though our challenges might be more... unnatural Jan 21 17:16:18 * Edward nods Jan 21 17:16:30 My wife and I still have a child to conceive Jan 21 17:16:50 I have faith Jan 21 17:16:59 * Edward smiles faintly Jan 21 17:17:21 If -you- can manage it, I’m sure I can too Jan 21 17:17:56 What, having faith or conceiving? Jan 21 17:18:22 the latter. the former is not an issue for me Jan 21 17:18:54 * Morgan nods Jan 21 17:19:16 No... I'm rather burdened with an overabundance of the former Jan 21 17:21:35 * Edward chuckles Jan 21 17:21:50 You’re never happy in that Jan 21 17:22:44 It has been pointed out I hold those in power to a higher standard... what power is higher than Him? Jan 21 17:24:49 * Edward nods Jan 21 17:24:53 true Jan 21 17:27:10 * Edward looks to the children Jan 21 17:27:35 He has blessed you with an abundance of children though Jan 21 17:28:34 perhaps Jan 21 17:29:48 You’ll have a break next, for Molly’s health? Jan 21 17:30:11 To allow the friction burns to heal, yes... don't know how long for Jan 21 17:31:04 * Edward snorts Jan 21 17:31:13 stay off the carpets, brother! Jan 21 17:32:16 You know how you form callouses on your hands from repeated practice with a sword... Jan 21 17:32:46 * Edward sniggers Jan 21 17:33:02 That is quite the mental image! Jan 21 17:34:04 Just saying, frequent enough activity... Jan 21 17:35:11 How frequently are we talking? Whilst trying to conceive over winter we were at three times a day, and no harm was done to either party Jan 21 17:35:41 In her current state, five... six times a day... Jan 21 17:36:33 That is surely impossible Jan 21 17:37:10 You'd think so Jan 21 17:37:37 Will I be walking the children back alone whilst you go on ahead then? Jan 21 17:38:14 No, she's talking with Inga and Alice... and while HeinzHarold is working on the house, I have no-one to run interference... Jan 21 17:38:37 * Edward smiles, looking at Morgan Jan 21 17:38:52 I will not suffice for you, brother? Jan 21 17:40:08 You'd have the children... Jan 21 17:40:13 I will manage until later Jan 21 17:40:40 * Edward nods Jan 21 17:41:01 When is Father coming? Jan 21 17:41:22 A day or so after mother and mama Jan 21 17:41:40 * Edward nods Jan 21 17:42:10 You are going to need much interference, or somewhere to absent yourselves to Jan 21 17:42:34 * Morgan nods Jan 21 17:42:39 Indeed. We'll find a way Jan 21 17:43:52 * Edward nods Jan 21 17:44:24 Mina was very touched that you were so thoughtful about her Indisposition Jan 21 17:44:41 Hmm? Jan 21 17:44:55 * Edward looks at him Jan 21 17:45:11 Are you now distracted by thoughts of your wife? Jan 21 17:45:49 I might have been... what indisposition? Jan 21 17:46:06 Her... you know... monthly event Jan 21 17:46:29 Oh, her course... you refer to the water bottle and hot chocolate I imagine Jan 21 17:46:59 * Edward nods, but he already looks a little faint Jan 21 17:47:03 I do Jan 21 17:47:23 I'm glad it helped Jan 21 17:47:55 it did. I hope we are to be rid of it for a long time Jan 21 17:48:10 That would be nice Jan 21 17:48:43 Will Heinzharold’s house be completed soon? Jan 21 17:49:16 It takes longer than you might imagine... Jan 21 17:50:13 I am told you are building another house for James next Jan 21 17:50:44 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 21 17:50:59 Discussions are afoot with Elsie as to who will pay for it Jan 21 17:51:25 you should, of course. Jan 21 17:51:40 Out of curiosity... why should I? Jan 21 17:52:16 If they choose to move away, can they sell it to a stranger to you who will live here on your estate? Jan 21 17:53:26 Practical... Jan 21 17:55:14 indeed. She may design it, you will pay for it, she buys it from you. you hold the money in savings. If she ever wishes to leave, you give her back her capital. The interest earned will recoup your cost. Eventually you are both winners Jan 21 17:56:09 * Morgan nods Jan 21 17:56:14 nice... I like it. Jan 21 17:56:23 * Edward nods Jan 21 17:56:45 Graben did not spontaneously reproduce itself to such a size Jan 21 17:57:07 * Morgan nods Jan 21 17:57:18 You did much for that? Jan 21 17:57:46 I have done nothing, it is all the Hapsburg ancestors Jan 21 17:58:14 * Morgan nods Jan 21 17:58:25 A daunting task, keeping their efforts alive then Jan 21 17:59:37 I will not expand the house, half of it is shut up anyway. One would need a whole court to fill it Jan 21 17:59:55 I meant Graben as a whole... Jan 21 18:01:05 * Edward nods Jan 21 18:01:26 I have some very long term ambitions in that direction Jan 21 18:01:59 * Morgan nods Jan 21 18:02:38 You, for your Grafdoms? Jan 21 18:02:57 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 21 18:03:18 Its next on my list... preparing to avert the end of the world ranks pretty highly... Jan 21 18:03:48 chasing a Duchy, are we? Jan 21 18:03:59 It has been posited... Jan 21 18:04:30 You will need that for your Heir to become a Duke Jan 21 18:04:41 * Morgan nods Jan 21 18:04:55 Aye. Safe... I will settle for safe... Jan 21 18:06:53 * Edward nods Jan 21 18:07:59 That is what we all want, in the end. Our homes safe, our dynasty stretching ahead of us, and to be respected and admired by our loved ones Jan 21 18:08:21 * Morgan nods Jan 21 18:08:27 And to have hordes of children Jan 21 18:08:43 My plate said six. Jan 21 18:08:57 * Morgan nods Jan 21 18:09:02 Yes, I know Jan 21 18:09:40 though Florrie makes seven Jan 21 18:10:27 mmhmm... but the plate shows the union between you and Mina... -or-... the number of pregnancies... Jan 21 18:11:08 My wife doesn’t have as many twins in her family line as yours Jan 21 18:11:46 No... but if that is what Theus wants... Jan 21 18:12:06 * Edward nods Jan 21 18:12:19 I will welcome however many He gives us Jan 21 18:12:53 * Morgan nods Jan 21 18:12:54 I know Jan 21 18:14:05 * Edward snorts Jan 21 18:14:33 It’s a mercy that your wife cannot conceive whilst conceived. Jan 21 18:14:45 * Morgan nods Jan 21 18:14:49 She'd be -huge- Jan 21 18:15:30 perhaps then you’d be less enthused Jan 21 18:15:43 Its unlikely, lets be honest Jan 21 18:16:22 * Edward nods Jan 21 18:16:41 so it seems Jan 21 18:17:45 * Morgan nods, watching the children Jan 21 18:19:28 It was a harsh winter, things will grow well now Jan 21 18:19:59 * Morgan nods Jan 21 18:20:03 I think so, yes Jan 21 18:21:16 * Edward nods, watching the children squabble Jan 21 18:22:37 See if that girl of yours can make a bush from a blueberry... Jan 21 18:22:57 I suppose you wondered at my change of heart earlier... Jan 21 18:23:12 I did Jan 21 18:23:55 Mina can not feel that I am a good leader, and I can still be a good leader. Two things can be true at once Jan 21 18:28:03 I see... Jan 21 18:31:43 * Edward nods Jan 21 18:32:00 I have time to show my wife that Jan 21 18:33:13 * Morgan nods Jan 21 18:33:22 Aye, you do Jan 21 18:33:47 * Edward nods Jan 21 18:34:02 So I thank you for that advice Jan 21 18:34:19 Wish I could take credit for it Jan 21 18:34:44 why can you not? Jan 21 18:35:09 * Morgan glances at him Jan 21 18:35:15 You don't really want me to answer that Jan 21 18:35:31 * Edward nods Jan 21 18:35:39 I trust you Jan 21 18:36:28 You have previously asked I don't say anything that is... profoundly unsettling... Jan 21 18:36:42 * Edward nods Jan 21 18:37:11 We have no need to delve further Jan 21 18:37:22 * Morgan nods slightly, looking off into the distance Jan 21 18:39:37 where do you want your Bluies, brother? *he smiles* Jan 21 18:40:20 Somewhere over there Jan 21 18:42:14 * Edward wanders over to Florrie, and she goes with him with ease, Varick and Ballard too. They go far enough away that Morgan has a modicum of privacy Jan 21 18:43:08 * Morgan sighs little, watching them Jan 21 18:44:03 *the children seem to enjoy looking for a good spot with him Jan 21 18:48:29 * Morgan speaks quietly Jan 21 18:48:48 This is too hard... for everyone Jan 21 18:50:30 *he feels less alone a moment * Jan 21 18:51:14 Its... -cruel-, making them endure all this Jan 21 18:52:55 *his neck prickles* Jan 21 18:53:20 * Morgan frowns, looking to the children Jan 21 18:53:27 [is everything alright?] Jan 21 18:53:59 *Florrie is concentrating on the ground* Jan 21 18:54:25 [Aside from the fact I miss you, fine] Jan 21 18:54:35 * Morgan nods a little, watching Florrie Jan 21 18:57:15 *A little stick sprouts, and then it spreads, expanding, until it is a small but healthy bush* Jan 21 18:58:02 Such power... surely you would not want them to fight... Jan 21 19:02:16 *there’s no answer* Jan 21 19:02:52 A kind god would not allow that Jan 21 19:04:01 *He can see Edward kneel beside Florrie, admiring her plant and praising her, encouraging Varick to look too* Jan 21 19:05:37 * Morgan sighs, walking toward them Jan 21 19:06:49 *they’re still happily admiring the bush Jan 21 19:07:15 Oh, now thats very good Jan 21 19:07:30 F: I make bluies! Jan 21 19:07:38 * Morgan nods Jan 21 19:07:49 So I see, sweetheart Jan 21 19:07:58 F: want eat? Jan 21 19:08:16 * Morgan nods Jan 21 19:08:37 That'd be nice Jan 21 19:09:28 *Florrie hands him some Jan 21 19:09:49 * Morgan thanks her, eating one Jan 21 19:10:54 *it has the same calming effect as the one she’d grown it from, one Volla had given h8m* Jan 21 19:11:14 Oh... thats divine Jan 21 19:12:02 * Edward nods, eating some “very good, princess” Jan 21 19:12:36 *Florrie eats some too* Bluies make feel happy Jan 21 19:12:44 * Morgan nods Jan 21 19:12:45 mmhmm Jan 21 19:14:09 *Varick swallows before saying* today is a very good day Jan 21 19:15:02 Its turned out better than it started Jan 21 19:16:31 * Edward smiles Jan 21 19:16:37 yes it has Jan 21 19:18:22 * Morgan eats another blueberry Jan 21 19:18:41 Few of these bushes, few of my apple trees... could make a living selling the fruit Jan 21 19:18:54 * Edward nods Jan 21 19:19:32 You’ve got miles and miles of land, you would have no trouble Jan 21 19:20:46 * Morgan nods Jan 21 19:21:56 F: grow more? Jan 21 19:22:16 If you want to, sweetheart Jan 21 19:23:08 *Florrie examines the bush closely, looking at each berry* Jan 21 19:24:22 * Morgan watches her Jan 21 19:26:07 *She picks one before digging in the grass with her finger* Jan 21 19:26:45 * Morgan mutters quietly to Edward Jan 21 19:26:48 Simple as that Jan 21 19:27:49 * Edward nods, watching her with amazement. She puts the berry in and covers it Jan 21 19:30:17 amazing. Jan 21 19:31:05 * Morgan smiles, looking round Jan 21 19:32:53 *his neck prickles, and a second bush starts to grow* Jan 21 19:35:33 Well done sweetheart... don't tire yourself out Jan 21 19:36:46 F: *she takes another berry to give to him* Jan 21 19:36:57 Thank you sweetheart Jan 21 19:38:38 F: eats? Jan 21 19:39:33 * Morgan nods, popping it in his mouth Jan 21 19:40:33 *its still calmly no, but it’s even juicier and more tasty* Jan 21 19:41:09 Oh thats lovely Jan 21 19:42:37 F: make good Bluies Jan 21 19:42:55 Yes, you do Jan 21 19:45:38 *Florrie gives them to the others, then sits on Edward’s lap to eat them Jan 21 19:48:37 * Morgan smiles, throwing a stick for Ballard Jan 21 19:49:52 * Edward kisses her cheek “what a clever girl you are” Jan 21 19:50:14 *Florrie smiles, eating another* Jan 21 19:52:40 * Morgan leans back onto his elbows, looking up at the sky Jan 21 19:52:52 *Varick smiles* Vati, are you happy today? Jan 21 19:53:16 I am, yes. Jan 21 19:53:55 *Varick comes to lie beside him* Jan 21 19:56:04 *the four of them sit there a while, just enjoying the sunshine* Jan 21 19:56:20 * Morgan hums quietly to himself Jan 21 19:58:15 F: sing? Jan 21 19:58:45 Uhhh... I don't have my guitar sweetheart Jan 21 19:59:54 F: no guitar Jan 21 20:00:14 Thats right Jan 21 20:02:20 V: just sing with your mouth Jan 21 20:03:13 I suppose... I know one or two songs... Jan 21 20:03:49 *they all nod* Jan 21 20:04:35 * Morgan sighs, sitting up to sing "Grace of God Go I" Jan 21 20:07:02 *he’d sung this ten months ago, not long before their wedding, for the assembled guests. His three watchers now are just as impressed* Jan 21 20:08:53 * Morgan leans back again Jan 21 20:09:15 That was beautiful, brother Jan 21 20:10:11 Its a bit different to what I normally sing Jan 21 20:11:24 what do you usually sing? Jan 21 20:11:43 *Varick giggles* love songs to Mama Jan 21 20:13:37 Actually... one of them is about you, Varick... Jan 21 20:15:30 V: Is it? Jan 21 20:15:39 * Morgan nods Jan 21 20:17:45 V: which one? Jan 21 20:18:15 Parts of that one called now and forever... Jan 21 20:18:50 I haven’t heard it, To the best of my knowledge Jan 21 20:19:34 It requires my guitar Jan 21 20:20:21 * Edward smiles Jan 21 20:20:49 Why don’t you go in and fetch it? You could let Molly know we’ll be out here longer Jan 21 20:21:07 Uhhhh.... Yeah, alright Jan 21 20:22:01 * Edward nods, smiling at the children “meanwhile I’ll teach you a song about a hat with three corners” Jan 21 20:22:32 * Morgan gets up, wandering away singing the first line of three corners has my hat Jan 21 20:23:22 * Edward gets started with the children Jan 21 20:23:45 * Morgan heads back toward the house Jan 21 20:24:18 *he’s not interrupted. Ballard has stayed with Varick Jan 21 20:25:42 * Morgan goes in the side entrance to go to the music room to get his newest guitar Jan 21 20:25:49 [it appears we will be out a while longer] Jan 21 20:26:00 [oh?] Jan 21 20:26:36 [there has been a request for me to sing and I'm not doing that without a guitar] Jan 21 20:27:22 [you have a lovely voice, my love. I am just sitting with some correspondence from guests] Jan 21 20:27:34 [oh?] Jan 21 20:28:25 [arrival times and requests and so on, but it was chance to sit quietly with my feet up and coffee] Jan 21 20:28:39 [all is well?] Jan 21 20:29:27 [fine, my love. I’m in the main morning room if you feel a need to check on me] Jan 21 20:29:43 * Morgan carries his guitar, going to the morning room Jan 21 20:29:59 *the door is closed* Jan 21 20:30:18 * Morgan opens it Jan 21 20:30:46 * Edward is sat at the writing desk. She turns and smiles Jan 21 20:30:59 * Edward is now known as Molly Jan 21 20:32:05 are you alright, my love? Jan 21 20:32:19 * Morgan nods Jan 21 20:32:27 Aye love... thought you'd be with Inga and Alice Jan 21 20:32:44 I was, but I need to get this seen to Jan 21 20:32:58 * Morgan nods Jan 21 20:33:02 Who's asking for what? Jan 21 20:34:44 Minor things really, allergies to foods, special attention for horses, a seat in the chapel away from droughts Jan 21 20:34:58 * Morgan nods Jan 21 20:35:00 alright Jan 21 20:35:20 * Molly comes to him, kissing his cheek Jan 21 20:35:27 it’s nice to see you Jan 21 20:35:53 * Morgan smiles Jan 21 20:36:07 Have you considered inviting Mina to assist you with this? Jan 21 20:37:17 that’s a good idea, although a little amusing that you have me alone here and Mina comes to mind *she smirks* Jan 21 20:38:02 I am just aware I have left the children in the care of a man who served in the army and therefore isn't blessed with brains Jan 21 20:38:22 Varick is a smart boy though Jan 21 20:38:56 * Morgan nods Jan 21 20:38:58 Yes, he is Jan 21 20:39:17 I’ll send for her shortly Jan 21 20:39:32 * Morgan nods Jan 21 20:39:44 Even if she doesn't want to, I think the inclusion is important Jan 21 20:40:18 I agree. good thinking, mon petit chou. you are clever as well as cute Jan 21 20:40:58 * Morgan frowns Jan 21 20:41:42 * Molly kisses his other cheek Jan 21 20:41:54 I believe that’s eleven... Jan 21 20:43:15 Something like, yes Jan 21 20:44:08 mmhmm... it doesn’t do to take oneself too seriously... *she watches his eyes with a little smile* Jan 21 20:44:37 * Morgan shrugs Jan 21 20:44:42 You're a menace Jan 21 20:44:55 * Molly nods Jan 21 20:45:40 the only one who should -take you- very seriously is me... *she smiles playfully* Jan 21 20:45:59 Yes, I seem to recall a look of concentration last time... Jan 21 20:46:16 * Molly smiles Jan 21 20:46:27 do you recall that fondly? Jan 21 20:46:38 Of course Jan 21 20:47:12 perhaps that will be a happy thing to spend time thinking upon then Jan 21 20:47:34 * Morgan nods, smiling Jan 21 20:47:36 I rather think so Jan 21 20:48:06 As will I, all manner of lovely things like that Jan 21 20:48:16 * Morgan nods Jan 21 20:48:25 Alright my love... I'll leave you to your task Jan 21 20:49:12 * Molly kisses his mouth this time, gently licking his lower lip teasingly “enjoy your afternoon...” Jan 21 20:49:44 * Morgan smiles, gently slapping her backside before retreating from the room Jan 21 20:50:10 * Molly giggles, calling “that’s only ten now!” Jan 21 20:50:29 * Morgan chuckles as he shuts the door Jan 21 21:09:56 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 21 21:57:58 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)