**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Jan 24 17:52:56 2024 Jan 24 17:52:56 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 24 17:54:19 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 24 17:55:23 Something the Grafdom would demand of us Jan 24 17:55:23 * Morgan nods Jan 24 17:55:23 Yes Jan 24 17:55:23 * Molly nods Jan 24 17:55:23 I was afraid... Jan 24 17:55:25 Of? Jan 24 17:55:27 When my course was late in September, I was afraid I was with child and how much it would hurt you Jan 24 17:55:29 * Morgan nods Jan 24 17:55:31 That is not how things turned out Jan 24 17:56:53 * Molly nods “thankfully” Jan 24 17:56:59 indeed Jan 24 17:57:39 * Molly continues getting dressed Jan 24 17:58:27 Did I say that the workmen will be going home for several days? Jan 24 17:59:12 No, but I did hear Jan 24 18:00:24 * Molly nods Jan 24 18:01:26 They will be back at the end of the week, once we’re all preparing to leave. Jan 24 18:01:41 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:01:48 HeinzHarold is rather chafing at the delay Jan 24 18:02:27 I can understand it Jan 24 18:02:50 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:02:51 Me too Jan 24 18:04:48 I’d send them back after Matthias’ baptism, but I suspect Emilene would be most put out with me Jan 24 18:05:13 Why? Jan 24 18:06:38 She’ll want time with Heinzharold and Inga after so many months, won’t she? Jan 24 18:06:50 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:06:55 Oh, definitely Jan 24 18:07:47 * Molly smiles, tightening her bodice Jan 24 18:08:31 Although, the last time she saw his was him entertaining his wife orally with all his marital assets on display! Jan 24 18:09:04 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:09:14 With any luck there won't be a repeat of that Jan 24 18:10:16 Inga might disagree! Jan 24 18:10:44 I'm sure even she would rather he not flash his arse at his mother Jan 24 18:11:59 * Molly smiles Jan 24 18:12:17 I’m not used to you saying arse, my love Jan 24 18:13:04 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:13:09 I can't say I really used to Jan 24 18:13:47 you prefer bottom, bum, rear, or derrière? Jan 24 18:22:32 Tend to say backside Jan 24 18:23:14 oh yes, so you do *she smiles thoughtfully* Jan 24 18:23:27 * Morgan watches her Jan 24 18:23:29 What? Jan 24 18:23:35 * Molly smiles Jan 24 18:23:52 nothing but delicious memories of you Jan 24 18:24:03 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:24:05 Alright Jan 24 18:24:29 * Molly smiles with mischief Jan 24 18:24:57 I didn’t invite the Westfelds, they live a little too far away Jan 24 18:25:19 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:25:38 I doubt they'd accept anyway... who -is- coming? Jan 24 18:26:19 family, friends, His Grace, some local freiarrs Jan 24 18:27:41 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:27:45 alright Jan 24 18:28:14 I had a letter from Elsie, I’m afraid it slipped my mind Jan 24 18:29:23 Oh? Jan 24 18:29:51 They are getting married on Saturday next week, the thirtieth Jan 24 18:30:29 Right... okay Jan 24 18:30:50 More surprisingly... *she watches him* Jan 24 18:30:58 What? Jan 24 18:31:09 so are Theresa and Walder! Jan 24 18:31:18 * Morgan smiles Jan 24 18:31:28 good. I'm glad to hear that Jan 24 18:31:34 * Molly nods Jan 24 18:31:45 it seems he’s converting too Jan 24 18:32:05 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:32:23 Someone had to I suppose, and it makes sense for him to... what about Jacques? Jan 24 18:32:42 She didn’t say Jan 24 18:33:09 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:33:22 * Molly smiles Jan 24 18:33:49 She doesn’t say, but I can imagine all of them living here Jan 24 18:34:22 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:34:25 That'd be useful Jan 24 18:34:33 * Molly nods Jan 24 18:34:47 perhaps another house to build? Jan 24 18:34:57 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jan 24 18:34:59 Looks like it Jan 24 18:35:09 * Molly smiles Jan 24 18:35:15 why do you sigh? Jan 24 18:36:03 More work to organise... I suppose Elsie won't be needing Karlsruhe to consider being godfather anymore... Jan 24 18:36:34 There should be two godfathers, as Thomas is male Jan 24 18:36:53 True... Jan 24 18:37:21 * Molly smiles Jan 24 18:37:57 There is much to celebrate. We’ll have another baptism ourselves in November Jan 24 18:38:09 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:38:21 Not sure how many will want to make the journey again so soon Jan 24 18:41:01 it won’t be long after that that we must make our way to Graben Jan 24 18:41:16 Oh? Jan 24 18:41:32 For Mina’s delivery, my love Jan 24 18:42:00 I'd like to go for Prophets Mass... Jan 24 18:42:43 * Molly nods Jan 24 18:43:20 if you wish, my love. A small baby will travel fairly well in the coach Jan 24 18:43:39 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:44:22 we must be careful between Koln and Seeufer if it snows though Jan 24 18:44:43 Oh? Jan 24 18:45:11 The... what was it called? Jormunder? Jan 24 18:47:31 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:47:38 I'll keep you all safe Jan 24 18:48:43 Oh my love, I know that Jan 24 18:50:02 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:51:51 perhaps Heinzharold would find more stones though Jan 24 18:52:04 * Morgan nods Jan 24 18:52:08 perhaps Jan 24 18:53:25 * Molly does her hair Jan 24 18:53:55 We should not impose ourselves on that poor farmer again Jan 24 18:54:22 No... at least we know that tavern is not there this time Jan 24 18:54:52 * Molly giggles Jan 24 18:55:18 That was, with hindsight m amusing. it’s unusual to see your Father so wrong Jan 24 18:55:51 And yet somehow fixing it was my responsibility... Jan 24 18:57:17 I think you are better at that than he is Jan 24 18:58:12 What? Jan 24 18:58:43 thinking of solutions Jan 24 18:59:08 * Morgan shrugs Jan 24 18:59:20 Maybe but I doubt it Jan 24 19:01:34 we won’t be passing Westfeld Jan 24 19:02:07 Pity... I'd like to spend some time convincing them their house is haunted Jan 24 19:04:13 * Molly smiles Jan 24 19:05:04 I cannot abide that woman Jan 24 19:05:15 no... I know Jan 24 19:06:55 I’m glad not to be going there Jan 24 19:07:10 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:08:22 Heinzharold could get another offer of a hospitality handjob? Jan 24 19:08:44 * Morgan chuckles Jan 24 19:08:53 Its stlll surprising to me Jan 24 19:10:24 * Molly nods Jan 24 19:10:53 I’ve reminded Frau Arendt that it is not to happen here Jan 24 19:11:11 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:11:12 Good Jan 24 19:13:08 So, anyone wanting such will need to ask their wives... Jan 24 19:13:35 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:13:37 aye Jan 24 19:16:59 * Molly smiles, kissing his cheek “ I’m sure we’re all quite accommodating” Jan 24 19:17:55 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:17:58 In my experience, yes Jan 24 19:18:47 * Molly smiles “always, especially now I’m increasing “ Jan 24 19:19:11 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:22:01 when things are less stressful, you’ll be grateful for that? Jan 24 19:22:28 Oh, undoubtedly Jan 24 19:22:55 the sooner the better, I think! Jan 24 19:23:00 Oh? Jan 24 19:23:44 I’m looking forward to it Jan 24 19:24:36 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:24:42 Im looking forward to being relaxed again Jan 24 19:25:01 * Molly nods sadly Jan 24 19:25:18 it’s not often enough that you are relaxed Jan 24 19:25:48 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:25:51 No I suppose not Jan 24 19:26:33 I wish that were not the case Jan 24 19:26:55 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:26:57 I know love Jan 24 19:28:16 * Molly checks in the mirror Jan 24 19:28:23 I think I’m ready Jan 24 19:30:03 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:30:06 You look lovely Jan 24 19:30:33 * Molly blushes Jan 24 19:30:41 thank you, my love Jan 24 19:31:06 * Morgan smiles, moving to her and kissing her crown Jan 24 19:32:49 * Molly looks up at him, smiling. She wraps her arms around his waist Jan 24 19:33:58 Are you ready? Jan 24 19:35:00 I can think of many things I’d prefer to do, but then I’d have to do my hair again, so yes, I am ready Jan 24 19:35:16 * Morgan nods, offering his arm Jan 24 19:35:59 * Molly takes it, squeezing Jan 24 19:36:17 Come on then Jan 24 19:36:20 it’s our first dinner entertaining other nobles, hmm? Jan 24 19:36:39 Did we not do that in Innesbruck? Jan 24 19:38:42 Here at Hafenlohr, my love Jan 24 19:38:59 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:39:02 yes... Jan 24 19:40:57 * Molly smiles Jan 24 19:41:32 hopefully the first of hundreds in our new home Jan 24 19:42:11 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:42:20 Lets see if I can avoid embarrassing you Jan 24 19:43:47 you won’t, my love Jan 24 19:44:06 * Morgan nods, leading her toward the dining room Jan 24 19:46:59 *Claudia and Uinise are the only two guests there so far* Jan 24 19:51:03 * Morgan gets drinks arranged Jan 24 19:51:58 *HH and Inga are next to arrive* Jan 24 19:52:25 HH: Everyone good? Jan 24 19:52:31 So far... Jan 24 19:55:13 *He looks around* Want me to go fetch Alice so she’s not havin to walk in alone Jan 24 19:55:58 * Morgan nods Jan 24 19:56:01 Probably a good idea Jan 24 19:56:51 *HH goes off to do so. Molly and Inga are quietly chatting and whispering Jan 24 19:58:07 * Morgan goes to look out one of the windows Jan 24 19:59:15 *The light is very golden, illuminating the lake as the sun moves lower* Jan 24 20:01:06 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 24 20:01:45 *Claudia stands beside him* $you good?$ Jan 24 20:02:54 * Morgan nods a little Jan 24 20:02:59 $Bit anxious$ Jan 24 20:03:39 $Edward and Mina?$ Jan 24 20:04:14 $Yeah$ Jan 24 20:06:30 *he can faintly hear them coming down the hall Jan 24 20:06:39 * Morgan sighs Jan 24 20:06:41 Incoming Jan 24 20:20:29 *Uinise is the the only one who doesn’t seem to brace for it. Edward and Mina both look very well dressed, and he escorts her on his arm over to Morgan, who is the host, just as is polite Jan 24 20:20:53 * Morgan smiles at them Jan 24 20:21:04 We'll be starting soon Jan 24 20:22:11 *Mina smiles* How are you this evening, my Lord? Jan 24 20:22:58 Better than I was... I've had quite a relaxing afternoon... how are -you-? Jan 24 20:24:15 M: I am well, thank you. This is a very fine dining room with such a good view Jan 24 20:24:36 * Morgan nods, looking back toward the window Jan 24 20:24:55 Charcoal wouldn't really do it justice... I imagine your husband would do a wonderful job of it though Jan 24 20:31:09 *Edward smiles* Thank you, I would relish the opportunity one day Jan 24 20:31:32 I'm surprised you never have Jan 24 20:32:03 E: I haven’t always given my art much time Jan 24 20:32:35 * Morgan nods Jan 24 20:32:41 You should... you are excellent with a brush Jan 24 20:33:05 *Mina seems to be sticking close to Edward rather than generally socialising* Jan 24 20:33:35 E: I intend to more in the summer, once Zench and Heidi are wed Jan 24 20:33:50 * Morgan nods, looking at Mina Jan 24 20:34:11 Perhaps tomorrow, if you are feeling up to it, I can show you around? Jan 24 20:35:50 M: *she smiles* Yes, I would like to hear more about the house. Edward wrote to me from here several times Jan 24 20:37:54 I'm particularly fond of the area down by the lake, though its not as cold as I'd like Jan 24 20:38:17 [if you can heat water...] Jan 24 20:38:35 M: do you have any boats? Jan 24 20:38:49 [Not -that- much water] Jan 24 20:38:59 I'm not entirely sure, actually Jan 24 20:41:59 * Molly joins them. He notices how Mina briefly looks her over, but most wouldn’t Jan 24 20:42:21 We don’t have any yet, though Varick wants a red one and a blue one to race them Jan 24 20:43:37 * Morgan nods Jan 24 20:44:44 *Edward smiles* It will be nice for you to have a lake that you are not told to stay out of. Jan 24 20:46:23 * Morgan nods Jan 24 20:46:56 Given my nature of rebelling, it was probably just as well we were raised to fear things like that Jan 24 20:49:20 *The others laugh* Jan 24 20:49:54 *HH whistles casually a little, enough to warn Morgan* Jan 24 20:50:27 [here they come] Jan 24 20:50:36 * Morgan glances at Edward with an ever so slight nod Jan 24 20:53:05 * Molly starts talking to Mina about the latter’s new dress. HH brings Alice in. Alice looks very simply dressed, even more so the normal. The room goes quiet. Jan 24 20:53:30 [I suppose its down to me to introduce them?] Jan 24 20:56:01 [The etiquette in this situation is odd, it’d be best to, I think] Jan 24 20:56:34 * Morgan straightens Jan 24 20:56:37 Mina... Jan 24 20:58:20 *Mina looks very formal. Edward stands beside her with his hand on hers where it rests on his arm* Jan 24 20:58:56 I'd like to introduce you Jan 24 21:14:38 *Mina nods slightly* Jan 24 21:15:01 * Morgan moves a little Jan 24 21:15:14 Miss Alice Everheart... Lady Mina Koertig Jan 24 21:17:04 *Alice curtsies appropriately, and Mina, given her higher status, can appropriately just incline her head. Edward looks more at ease than would be expected, though Morgan can see his pulse runs fast in his neck* Jan 24 21:18:29 *Mondel looks to Morgan, waiting for the command to begin bringing dinner* Jan 24 21:18:58 * Morgan nods to him Jan 24 21:19:01 Lets take our seats Jan 24 21:21:09 * Molly is watching this all, but he sees her smiling warmly as expected. Everyone finds their seats. With Morgan at the head, he has Molly, then HH, then Inga, then Alice on one side, and on the other Mina, Edward, Uinise, and Claudia, Which looks to have been strategically planned out Jan 24 21:22:03 *HH pulls out both Inga and Alice’s chairs, but Claudia does Uinise’s before Edward has even finished Mina’s Jan 24 21:24:28 * Morgan waits til they're all seated before nodding to Mondel again Jan 24 21:27:35 *The servants are very quick to get dinner on the table and served, and alcohol is poured. Molly has wine rather than brandy or other spirits, as does Inga. Soon the meal is ready and the footmen withdraw to the edge of the room to wait incase they are wanted Jan 24 21:28:54 * Morgan wastes no time in getting started Jan 24 21:31:24 *the others start to eat also, and it’s a welcome respite from Alice’s quietness and Mina’s courtly manners. Several minutes passes before Molly says Jan 24 21:31:50 I had a letter from Elsie this afternoon, and she and James have set a date for the wedding Jan 24 21:34:19 *There’s an awkward moment because no one seems to want to be the one to break the quiet, but it’s Inga that comes to the rescue* I: When will it be? Jan 24 21:34:55 Saturday Thirtieth. It will work out quite nicely, I think? Jan 24 21:36:29 * Morgan nods Jan 24 21:36:32 Fairly well, aye Jan 24 21:36:54 * Molly smiles gratefully at him Jan 24 21:37:49 Perhaps if we leave on the twenty-ninth and stay that night in Innesbruck, we can then go on to Sudlachenburg on the first or second? Jan 24 21:38:34 * Morgan nods Jan 24 21:38:37 Sounds about right Jan 24 21:39:19 *A look passes between HH and Inga, then the man smiles at Morgan* Sounds good t’ me, man Jan 24 21:40:11 E: Providing you do not miss Matthias’ baptism, that would be sensible, brother Jan 24 21:40:33 * Morgan nods Jan 24 21:40:37 I am to give Elsie away Jan 24 21:40:58 Uinise: Where do you give her away to? Jan 24 21:41:06 * Molly smiles, sipping the wine Jan 24 21:42:19 Its usually the job of the brides father... it goes back to a time when it was seen as the father transferring ownership of the bride to the groom Jan 24 21:43:42 U: The marriage process of Theah Main is very different but interesting Jan 24 21:45:02 [imagine what she’d make of our sheet or Mina’s cut dress] Jan 24 21:45:28 * Morgan nods Jan 24 21:45:35 Its not -quite- that antiquated anymore Jan 24 21:47:00 * Molly smiles “Theresa and Walder are also getting married that day” Jan 24 21:48:23 * Morgan smiles Jan 24 21:48:49 He asked for my blessing to ask her Jan 24 21:49:17 U: Will you give her away too? Jan 24 21:49:29 I would think that'll be James' job Jan 24 21:50:16 * Molly and Inga both say how sweet that would be, the only two of the women who know the couple Jan 24 21:51:23 I wonder if he'll accept my request for him to work here Jan 24 21:52:12 HH: He’s a solid man, you could do much worse Jan 24 21:52:41 * Morgan nods Jan 24 21:53:23 He's a good man. Tried his best to stop me being ganged up on at one point... Jan 24 21:53:28 U: He is the heavy set man we met? Jan 24 21:54:17 * Molly bites her lip. There are a few raised eyebrows, only Claudia and Morgan having been there when she said it to Walder’s face at dinner Jan 24 21:54:42 I think... stocky is the more polite term Jan 24 21:56:11 U: Stocky... that makes me think of your Oxen Jan 24 21:56:31 *Edward snorts briefly before covering it with a cough* Jan 24 21:56:35 I wonder what your impression of Grunhelm would be... Jan 24 21:57:28 U: Is he the one who called you and Heinzharold naughty rabbits? Jan 24 21:57:39 * Morgan smiles, nodding Jan 24 21:57:42 Nearly, yes Jan 24 21:57:56 * Molly glances at Morgan, trying very hard not to laugh. HH fails entirely in that, chuckling Jan 24 21:58:52 E: Why would he call you naughty rabbits? Jan 24 21:59:01 *Edward is smirking * Jan 24 21:59:09 * Morgan sighs Jan 24 21:59:33 When father isn't there, we are, sort of, working on his behalf, representing him, yes? Jan 24 22:00:19 E: Of course, as our sons will us, in time *he smiles at Mina, but she stays quite courtly* Jan 24 22:03:10 exactly... so... HeinzHarold and I, we were in the tavern and I was explaining that very point to the innkeeper, and that serving us would be, in fact, serving the Graf... wasn't going too badly until Grunhelm just -appears- behind us, grabs the scruffs of our necks and says *he does a surprisingly good job of imitating Grunhelm* not today little rabbits, hoiks us up and carries us home Jan 24 22:04:51 *Edward laughs, and it even raises a smile from Mina* I did not realise we could drink in our Sire’s stead... Jan 24 22:05:12 Not with Grunhelm watching... and he's -always- watching Jan 24 22:05:56 E: When was that? Jan 24 22:06:05 * Morgan looks at HeinzHarold Jan 24 22:06:08 How old were we then? Jan 24 22:07:07 HH: Twelve. You were just back from the ‘Cademy for Easter Jan 24 22:07:28 * Morgan nods Jan 24 22:26:14 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 24 23:08:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)