**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jan 27 14:17:57 2024 Jan 27 14:17:57 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 27 14:18:40 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 27 17:49:57 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 27 17:58:00 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 27 18:01:17 There's some farmable land where we can grow crops off over *he waves vaguely* that way somewhere Jan 27 18:01:17 * Alice nods Jan 27 18:01:17 You’ve got a lot of land Jan 27 18:01:17 * Morgan nods Jan 27 18:01:17 Massive amount of land... didn't really realise it was that big Jan 27 18:01:18 * Alice smiles slightly Jan 27 18:01:20 I’m sure you could grow a lot Jan 27 18:01:22 * Morgan nods Jan 27 18:01:24 No doubt Jan 27 18:02:20 * Molly is now known as Alice Jan 27 18:02:48 * Alice drinks a bit more whiskey Jan 27 18:03:22 What matters is Florrie. That’s what I have to focus on. Jan 27 18:03:46 To a point Jan 27 18:05:23 I appreciate it that you care about me too Jan 27 18:05:33 Of course I do Jan 27 18:05:49 * Alice nods “Edward will be waiting for yo” Jan 27 18:06:01 * Morgan nods Jan 27 18:06:04 I suppose he will Jan 27 18:07:12 * Alice finishes her drink again “I’m going to retire. Thanks, Morgan” Jan 27 18:07:18 * Morgan nods Jan 27 18:07:25 Anytime love... always Jan 27 18:07:48 * Alice nods, standing up “goodnight” Jan 27 18:08:03 * Morgan nods, doing likewise Jan 27 18:08:05 G'night Jan 27 18:08:13 * Alice goes Jan 27 18:08:46 * Morgan puts the plans away, topping up his drink before locking up his office and going down to the games room Jan 27 18:11:27 *Edward and HH have obviously given up waiting, the games room is empty* Jan 27 18:11:59 * Morgan sighs, going looking for them Jan 27 18:13:27 *It’s the laughter that draws him to the main drawing room, predominantly Molly and Inga, but some others too* Jan 27 18:14:03 * Morgan rolls his shoulders before going in Jan 27 18:15:35 *they’re sat by the fire, Molly the only one not looking paired up, though Claudia and Uinise don’t have the liberty of the companionable touch Edward and HH have with their wives. Molly is sat in the middle of a small couch alone. Jan 27 18:16:12 * Morgan moves to sit next to Molly Jan 27 18:16:24 * Alice is now known as Molly Jan 27 18:17:11 * Molly scooches along to give him space. Everyone looks welcoming, it’s cosy, and Edward hands him a drink Jan 27 18:17:23 * Morgan thanks him, taking it Jan 27 18:17:44 HH: here’s our gracious host, come to check we’re not wrecking the place! Jan 27 18:18:20 Or drinking all my booze Jan 27 18:19:51 HH: Ahhh now that’s a guest pre-re-roger-tive *he grins* Jan 27 18:20:07 * Molly and the others laugh Jan 27 18:23:18 I suppose so Jan 27 18:24:34 E: I hope you’ve stocked up before the baptism, a party can drain your reserves Jan 27 18:24:59 Kent e Jan 27 18:25:07 Might be worth getting some more Jan 27 18:25:48 * Molly smiles at him “shall I send in the morning? we wouldn’t want to drain our reserves...” Jan 27 18:26:13 Quite... and we don't really want people going away thinking we're miserly Jan 27 18:26:19 HH: $look in her eye says she wants to drain yours!” Jan 27 18:26:34 No, that would not be good Jan 27 18:27:01 $I had noticed$ Jan 27 18:29:05 HH: $finally getting some skills with the ladies$ Jan 27 18:29:32 $with this one anyway$ Jan 27 18:29:38 C $pay attention to him, and you could learn something too, Heinzharold $ Jan 27 18:30:14 * Molly ‘s eyes follow the gestures whilst Edward and Mina talk about the amount to allow for a house party Jan 27 18:30:38 [it’s so strange to watch] Jan 27 18:30:48 [Why?] Jan 27 18:36:35 [I know you’re talking, and Heinzharold is smirking, but I cannot work out what it means] Jan 27 18:37:04 [I recall you saying you wouldn't try to work it out] Jan 27 18:37:13 HH: I could go ask in the taverns an stuff? Me an Inga might poke around, see how the land lies Jan 27 18:37:48 Remember which one we were definitely not welcome in... might not be wise taking Inga in there Jan 27 18:38:02 [I’m not actively aiming to decipher it, I’m just puzzled by how intricate it is] Jan 27 18:38:34 HH: Yeah. Will visit some brewers too Jan 27 18:38:43 * Morgan nods Jan 27 18:38:44 Good idea Jan 27 18:41:41 HH $you been here a few weeks now, time to pick up the gossip$ Jan 27 18:42:15 $They'll pick you out as an outsider straight away$ Jan 27 18:42:35 [I suppose it is. There's not much we cant get across] Jan 27 18:43:32 [Not images though... not like we can] Jan 27 18:43:58 HH $yeah, but still stuff to learn$ Jan 27 18:44:11 [no, thats right] Jan 27 18:44:17 $Yeah I suppose so$ Jan 27 18:48:15 E: I hope you realise how much my friends will drink! Jan 27 18:48:40 I hope your friends realise if they misbehave I will have them flogged in the town square Jan 27 18:50:06 *Edward laughs, as do the others* Jan 27 18:50:17 $He thinks I'm joking$ Jan 27 18:50:26 Did I mention that Hannalore is attending? Jan 27 18:50:46 *Edward nods* Unfortunately so Jan 27 18:51:35 I think my cousin is the only one who wants her here. Jan 27 18:53:55 Mina: I haven’t met her before Jan 27 18:54:19 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Jan 27 18:54:30 Last I saw she was the dramatic type Jan 27 18:56:16 Edward: Potts is over her, I believe Jan 27 18:56:45 C $funny how people think that until they’re around her$ Jan 27 18:57:06 $Yeah, I know. You want me to keep her away from you?$ Jan 27 18:59:16 C $no, I’m good. You’re at risk of missing important family stuff because you’re babysitting everyone else$ Jan 27 18:59:45 * Morgan nods slightly Jan 27 19:00:12 Given that he's moved on -again-, I imagine so Jan 27 19:01:48 Mina: I do not think his interest will outlast Yessika St. Klar’s mourning period Jan 27 19:02:26 Edward nods, smiling at his wife: I think you are right Jan 27 19:02:45 * Morgan sips his drink Jan 27 19:02:50 Assuming they wait that long Jan 27 19:03:41 *Mina looks at Morgan* What do you mean? Jan 27 19:05:21 well... it wouldn't be the first time a mourning period was observed -publicly- but not necessarily privately... Jan 27 19:07:17 Mina: It would not, but she is not that sort of woman... Jan 27 19:07:36 I see Jan 27 19:07:48 *Edward drinks some of his drink. Molly glances at Inga a moment* Jan 27 19:09:24 HH $was that like a sly dig?$ Jan 27 19:09:33 $Felt like it$ Jan 27 19:09:48 *Uinise is watching them all, frowning a little* Jan 27 19:10:04 * Molly looks to Morgan Jan 27 19:10:35 I wonder what it will be like having my Mama, your Mother, and Heinzharold’s Ma here all together? Jan 27 19:18:20 * Morgan shrugs a little, watching Uinise surreptitiously Jan 27 19:19:15 HH $Uinise about to storm out, Claudia?$ Jan 27 19:20:04 *Claudia smiles briefly at Uinise, who smiles back* Jan 27 19:20:16 C $think she’s good$ Jan 27 19:21:07 I: We could keep them busy, maybe looking for berries in the gardens? Jan 27 19:21:28 HH glances at Inga before nodding slowly Jan 27 19:22:01 They could pick some blues... Jan 27 19:22:17 Some blueberries? Jan 27 19:22:49 * Morgan nods Jan 27 19:22:59 Got a couple of bushes, they're -divine- Jan 27 19:23:37 E: they are excellent Jan 27 19:24:43 * Molly smiles Jan 27 19:25:02 * Morgan smirks very very briefly Jan 27 19:25:09 perhaps you can show me them, my love? Jan 27 19:25:30 * Morgan nods Jan 27 19:25:32 Reckon so Jan 27 19:25:39 HH $wants to see your blue berries, eh?] Jan 27 19:25:45 $* Jan 27 19:25:56 C: $yuck!$ Jan 27 19:26:05 $better than wanting to see your black and blue berries$ Jan 27 19:26:46 HH $dont think she likes it that rough $ Jan 27 19:27:47 $You hope$ Jan 27 19:28:06 *HH smiles* Jan 27 19:29:39 E: Frau Forrester I have met, but I don’t think I’ve met Heinzharold’s Mother properly Jan 27 19:30:07 * Morgan sniggers Jan 27 19:30:13 Oh she'll be an education for you Jan 27 19:30:37 Edward: How was s that? Jan 27 19:30:53 [she’ll eat him alive if he’s not careful?] Jan 27 19:31:16 [oh yeah, she brooks no nonsense] Jan 27 19:31:48 She's... wonderful, and loving, and friendly, and welcoming... but if you prat about, you'll feel the back of a wooden spoon Jan 27 19:31:57 [Amazing given the nonsense that sprang from her womb, isn’t it?] Jan 27 19:32:18 E: She wouldn’t strike me Jan 27 19:32:32 $she just called you nonsense man$ Jan 27 19:33:33 * Morgan watches him for a moment Jan 27 19:33:50 I mean... you're -probably- right Jan 27 19:33:59 [My Mama would if she’d read some of the poems he wrote to Mina about bringing himself off] Jan 27 19:34:11 HH $who?$ Jan 27 19:34:26 * Molly watches Morgan sidelong Jan 27 19:34:53 $Molly$ Jan 27 19:35:10 [slap across the back of legs I imagine] Jan 27 19:35:18 C $she’s not wrong$ Jan 27 19:36:10 [mmm I could be tempted by that from you. Do I need to write you an erotic poem about my self-pleasure?] Jan 27 19:36:35 I: it’s a shame Sascha’s couldn’t come too? Jan 27 19:36:38 [I'm not sure that'd be wise in your condition] Jan 27 19:37:15 Otto didn't' think it sensible given her condition Jan 27 19:37:21 [The child is not in my legs] Jan 27 19:38:17 [No, I recall where I put it] Jan 27 19:38:39 Mina: would it not be somewhat awkward too for them to join in the celebration? Jan 27 19:39:05 [so do I, but those times could not have given us a child] Jan 27 19:39:23 In what respect? Jan 27 19:40:16 Mina: They are your late wife’s parents, wouldn’t it be uncomfortable for everyone? Jan 27 19:41:06 * Molly ‘s little fidget from the corner of his eye passes everyone by, but he sees her chin raise a little Jan 27 19:41:25 No, they're quite happy for us... I've remained close with them Jan 27 19:42:20 Mina: I would think they would not want to be involved in your future Jan 27 19:42:42 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 27 19:43:03 *HH is watching Molly, frowning slightly* Jan 27 19:43:08 I can understand that, but no... Jan 27 19:44:15 $what's your problem?$ Jan 27 19:44:15 Mina: Is it not uncomfortable for both sets of your parents? Jan 27 19:44:51 HH $waiting to see how this goes, she looks pretty protective and defensive to me$ Jan 27 19:44:55 Not at all... Molly's parents are very close to them now, and Sascha, Martha and my mother are all quite close Jan 27 19:45:04 $oh yeah, she is$ Jan 27 19:46:04 Mina: I see. I wouldn’t have thought there was much in common there Jan 27 19:47:28 * Molly sips her drink before saying “Well there is, because they all love their children and grandchildren, and we’re all connected, past and future.” Jan 27 19:48:53 *Mina inclines her head in a courtly fashion, but he can see that Edward looks a bit caught in the middle* Jan 27 19:50:10 *Uinise watches this, and then looks to Claudia. Claudia gives her another little smile that gets returned* Jan 27 19:50:30 HH: $uh oh$ Jan 27 19:50:59 * Morgan sighs heavily Jan 27 19:51:12 Alright, I'm done with all this tiptoeing nonsense Jan 27 19:51:41 *There’s a hush that falls over the room* Jan 27 19:54:16 *Uinise stands up* May I be excused, Morgan? Jan 27 19:54:33 Of course, Uinise Jan 27 19:54:54 Uinise: Goodnight everyone Jan 27 19:55:33 *Everyone says goodnight to her, even Claudia. Uinise leaves the room. HH looks at Claudia* Jan 27 19:56:17 HH: $think maybe you need to learn more about women, you’re supposed to go with her if she makes it obvious she’s fed up$ Jan 27 19:56:35 * Morgan stands up Jan 27 19:57:05 C: $shut up, Heinzharold $ Jan 27 19:59:17 Right... I love you all, but the two of you exchanging veiled jibes is disappointing... Edward, your keeping quiet over several of those comments was also disappointing. Make no mistake, Uinise only asked to leave because she is being respectful. I expect the three of you to do better. If you'll excuse me. Jan 27 19:59:34 * Morgan doesn't wait for a reply before emptying his glass and walking out, heading to catch up with Uinise Jan 27 19:59:51 * Molly is now known as Uinise Jan 27 20:00:10 * Uinise is heading towards the main stairs Jan 27 20:00:19 Hang on love, I'll walk you up Jan 27 20:02:03 * Uinise stops to wait for him Jan 27 20:02:31 * Morgan catches up with her Jan 27 20:02:35 That was... disappointing Jan 27 20:03:51 * Uinise walks beside him, she looks quite at ease Jan 27 20:04:20 I do not understand what they are arguing about? Their words are not arguing, but their second words are Jan 27 20:04:32 Second words? Jan 27 20:05:35 What they mean by what they say. You say things, but they mean other things Jan 27 20:05:42 * Morgan nods Jan 27 20:05:50 Yes... we do Jan 27 20:09:21 Why are they cross with each other? Jan 27 20:10:03 A few f the things Mina said were slights toward Alice... and my late wife... Molly does not tolerate that at all Jan 27 20:10:45 Why did she same them? Jan 27 20:11:24 Probably because she's hurting about it all. But that doesn't make it right Jan 27 20:12:24 * Uinise nods Jan 27 20:13:10 Theah Main people are complicated. It tires my head to try to find the words in the lines Jan 27 20:13:21 * Morgan nods Jan 27 20:13:31 I'm sorry we've made you feel that Jan 27 20:15:01 Don’t worry about me, you have many problems. I could hug you? Jan 27 20:15:38 I appreciate the offer, but I know its not something you're comfortable doing for the most part Jan 27 20:15:57 I am getting used to it with people I care about Jan 27 20:16:53 * Morgan smiles Jan 27 20:16:58 I would like that Jan 27 20:18:59 * Uinise hugs him. She smells faintly like that incense Jan 27 20:19:20 * Morgan hugs her back briefly before letting go Jan 27 20:19:39 *he hears footsteps behind him Jan 27 20:19:53 * Morgan sighs a little, looking round Jan 27 20:20:16 *Claudia is there, watching Uinise* Alright? Jan 27 20:20:45 * Uinise nods, smiling “Yes, Clowdia. I was tired of their second words” Jan 27 20:25:26 $You protective in general or because of me?$ Jan 27 20:26:17 C: $checking she’s okay and going to bed$ Jan 27 20:26:53 Tell you what, love, why don't you let Claudia walk you to your room Jan 27 20:27:06 * Uinise nods Jan 27 20:27:10 goodnight Jan 27 20:27:37 * Morgan nods, moving away Jan 27 20:28:09 *Claudia clasps his arm* training at dawn? Jan 27 20:28:18 * Morgan nods Jan 27 20:28:20 I'll be there Jan 27 20:28:55 * Uinise goes with Claudia Jan 27 20:29:47 * Morgan quietly moves through the house to the games room, throwing the darts Jan 27 20:31:19 *He hears Inga giggle as she and HH head along that corridor. He just catches HH very quietly say “Listen, go on up, yeah? I’ll see your beautiful ass in bed soon” Jan 27 20:32:08 * Uinise is now known as HH Jan 27 20:32:43 *there’s the sound of him patting her bottom, and she giggles again before walking off. HH appears in the doorway Jan 27 20:32:45 hey Jan 27 20:32:50 hey Jan 27 20:32:58 wanna game? Jan 27 20:33:05 If you want to lose, sure Jan 27 20:33:36 I’ll take one for th’ team Jan 27 20:33:51 * HH comes in, slouching in a chair Jan 27 20:33:58 * Morgan shrugs Jan 27 20:34:00 If you like Jan 27 20:34:43 Everyone’s gone off to bed Jan 27 20:35:05 * Morgan nods, fetching the darts from the board Jan 27 20:35:07 Alright Jan 27 20:35:23 pretty tense, wasn’ it? Jan 27 20:35:31 Was a bit yeah Jan 27 20:37:54 Lotsa big feelings going on, and some female issues too Jan 27 20:38:08 Are you gearing up to telling me I was wrong? Jan 27 20:39:08 Nope, there was no need for it Jan 27 20:39:55 * Morgan nods Jan 27 20:40:37 I've seen how... -good- things can be... but I can't see how to get there Jan 27 20:42:18 Nick me of this difficult shit happened in between then an now? Jan 27 20:42:24 none* Jan 27 20:42:48 * Morgan shrugs Jan 27 20:42:52 Dunno man Jan 27 20:43:09 Mebbie you are still gettin there but can’t see the wood for the trees Jan 27 20:44:04 * Morgan shrugs Jan 27 20:44:13 Its like... knowing where we're going but not knowing the route Jan 27 20:45:16 * HH nods Jan 27 20:45:30 yeah Jan 27 20:45:47 * HH waits for Morgan to take his turn Jan 27 20:45:59 * Morgan does so Jan 27 20:47:58 Mebbie you’re the helmsman, man, just here to steer them through it Jan 27 20:49:52 Difficult when no-one will bloody listen Jan 27 20:50:33 * HH nods Jan 27 20:50:38 yep Jan 27 20:52:46 * Morgan shrugs Jan 27 20:53:08 I'm tired of it Jan 27 20:53:24 Guess being th’ patriarch sucks Jan 27 20:54:19 Edwards the sodding patriarch in his marriage, why the hell am I having to fix it for him? Jan 27 20:54:49 Because he’s too busy feeling guilty to get it right? Jan 27 20:55:33 Too busy clutching the 'its not my fault' excuse Jan 27 20:57:03 * HH nods Jan 27 20:57:40 ‘S where he’s going wrong, I reck’n. Too busy excusing himself, not enough takin it like a man Jan 27 20:58:30 * Morgan nods Jan 27 20:58:36 He was, anyway... we'll see if thats changed Jan 27 20:58:45 * HH nods Jan 27 20:59:13 Always gotta ask yerself, how would Da handle it Jan 27 20:59:36 Better than I have Jan 27 21:00:20 Meant Edward’s situation *he fetches the darts* Jan 27 21:00:53 He'd have owned it... not tried to excuse his actions Jan 27 21:03:30 Damn right. Admitted that he fucked up royally and that he deserved her ire, but that he needed her more than ever, and would go to his grave knowing he’d let her down. Jan 27 21:04:07 * Morgan nods, sighing Jan 27 21:05:00 * HH throws the darts in quick succession, nailing the bullseye succinctly, just as his point has Jan 27 21:06:47 After I threatened the throw them both out, I think they started to work together again... now she needs to stop being a snide little madam about Alice or Dietlinde Jan 27 21:07:21 * HH nods, handing him the darts Jan 27 21:07:53 That was bad form, wasn’ it? Jan 27 21:08:14 Very. Jan 27 21:09:04 Not fair of her to be mad at Alice. Wasn’t Alice who was unfaithful to her. Jan 27 21:09:22 * Morgan shrugs Jan 27 21:09:40 Is that what it is, if he's been told he'll never see her again? Jan 27 21:10:01 * HH shrugs Jan 27 21:10:14 To the women, who knows Jan 27 21:10:46 * Morgan throws the darts Jan 27 21:10:59 I've been patient. I've had enough of it now Jan 27 21:11:13 * HH nods Jan 27 21:11:23 * Morgan collects the darts, handing them over Jan 27 21:11:59 They’ve had time to bitch and moan, but yer Ma is coming tomorrow, an’ then noble guests after that. It needs to stop Jan 27 21:12:53 * Morgan nods Jan 27 21:16:47 * HH takes his turn Jan 27 21:16:55 Uinise okay? Jan 27 21:17:29 Yeah... trying to understand our second words is tiring Jan 27 21:19:09 the hell are second words? Jan 27 21:19:27 Subtext, man... the difference between what we say and what we mean Jan 27 21:22:04 * HH nods Jan 27 21:22:12 Guess that can be hard sometimes Jan 27 21:22:27 * Morgan nods Jan 27 21:22:36 Particularly when its a completely foreign concept to her Jan 27 21:22:42 * HH nods Jan 27 21:22:59 She upset, or just had enough? Jan 27 21:23:21 Just had enough Jan 27 21:23:45 * HH nods Jan 27 21:23:58 Good nights sleep’ll fix that Jan 27 21:24:17 * HH gives him the darts Jan 27 21:25:05 * Morgan nods, throwing the darts Jan 27 21:25:11 Yeah, hopefully Jan 27 21:25:39 Mebbie everyone’ll be better tomorrow Jan 27 21:26:23 Need to be, if this shit spills over in front of my mother, there'll be hell to pay Jan 27 21:27:21 * HH nods Jan 27 21:27:48 Yep. Think mebbie gather ‘em up tomorrow and warn em? Jan 27 21:28:05 * Morgan nods Jan 27 21:28:19 Maybe. I don't want to start a day off on such a sour note but... I'm not having this shit anymore Jan 27 21:29:37 Yep. Da would be tellin them the jig was up and it’s time to fall into line Jan 27 21:31:01 Yeah but... people respected him Jan 27 21:31:47 * HH hugs him suddenly Jan 27 21:32:05 * Morgan grunts, taken by surprise Jan 27 21:32:36 Don’t be so hard on yerself Jan 27 21:33:17 * Morgan shrugs a little Jan 27 21:35:32 People are assholes sometimes Jan 27 21:35:46 * Morgan nods Jan 27 21:35:54 Yeah... Jan 27 21:37:55 Doesn’t mean you have to always be the asshole wrangler Jan 27 21:38:30 Except it does... because I can't have this showing us up Jan 27 21:38:55 I could have a turn, if ya like? Jan 27 21:39:46 You can try Jan 27 21:40:21 * HH nods, patting his back Jan 27 21:40:26 Alright then Jan 27 21:41:26 * HH lets go “You know that means me telling yer wife off too, right?” Jan 27 21:41:39 * Morgan nods Jan 27 21:41:41 I do Jan 27 21:41:58 We gonn have trouble tween us for that? Jan 27 21:42:33 Not so long as you're not cruel, so... no Jan 27 21:42:41 * HH nods Jan 27 21:43:24 Can’t be too harsh to a Mama-to-be anyhow Jan 27 21:43:36 No, doesn't seem right does it Jan 27 21:44:01 Nope. She a bit more tetchy with it than before? Jan 27 21:44:34 Not that Ive noticed, no Jan 27 21:45:56 * HH shrugs Jan 27 21:46:08 Might just be Inga then Jan 27 21:46:28 She's tired man Jan 27 21:47:16 * HH nods Jan 27 21:47:52 Not sure what more I can do. I want her to rest, but she gets bored Jan 27 21:47:59 * Morgan nods Jan 27 21:48:06 Just have to put up with it Jan 27 21:48:20 * HH nods Jan 27 21:49:24 Mebbie I should stop tryinna build and concentrate on keepin her entertained but relaxed Jan 27 21:50:00 Tough to say... she might feel that you're not trying to build that nest for her... Jan 27 21:50:55 * HH nods Jan 27 21:51:10 Be easier if they just said what they wanted, man Jan 27 21:51:26 * Morgan nods Jan 27 21:51:33 That, though, is extremely unlikely Jan 27 21:51:41 * HH nods Jan 27 21:52:13 * HH takes his turn, but he’s rapidly falling behind Jan 27 21:54:01 Guess my heart’s not in it tonight Jan 27 21:54:27 Go to bed, man Jan 27 21:54:34 * HH nods Jan 27 21:54:44 night, man Jan 27 21:54:52 g'night Jan 27 21:55:14 * HH pats his shoulder before going Jan 27 21:56:29 * Morgan throws the darts a few more times before sighing and leaving the room, heading slowly for his bedroom Jan 27 21:57:50 *His delaying is unnecessary because when he gets there the room is empty * Jan 27 21:58:09 * Morgan frowns, trying to get a bearing on her Jan 27 21:58:25 *She seems to be up on the roof* Jan 27 21:58:47 * Morgan sighs, trudging his way up there Jan 27 21:58:58 * HH is now known as Molly Jan 27 21:59:53 * Molly is found where the blankets and cushions are, laid beneath the stars, no lanterns with her, nor from below to light the exterior of the house now it’s so late Jan 27 22:00:30 What are you doing up here? Jan 27 22:00:41 thinking Jan 27 22:00:54 Oh? Jan 27 22:01:25 I am sad that you are angry with me. I do not like that, not at all. Jan 27 22:01:53 I'm not angry with you. I'm... disappointed you stooped to the same level Jan 27 22:02:54 What should I have done, just let it slide when I have worked very hard to allow the integration, despite the trouble there was with Sascha? Jan 27 22:03:37 Yes. Or tell her she was incorrect, and tell her exactly what you just told me. Jan 27 22:04:59 It seems unfair that I have to be dragged into this when the true problem is that Mina can’t accept that sometimes you have to just be forgiving when people trespass against you. Jan 27 22:07:29 Perhaps that is how it needs to be phrased to her Jan 27 22:08:05 * Molly nods Jan 27 22:08:11 Perhaps so Jan 27 22:09:03 Perhaps you aren't seeing quite how... snide... your comment was... but I'm not alone in seeing it that way Jan 27 22:11:17 I get so sick of it sometimes! Jan 27 22:11:34 You and me both Jan 27 22:14:03 Everything always seems to come back to the past. It feels like I am expected to always be aware of my placement as the subsequent wife Jan 27 22:15:28 I don't know what I can do to help that Jan 27 22:16:38 There is nothing that can be done, but Mina needs to be aware that I am not the same as her, and my feelings about Florrie are not similar to hers, despite the way she looks. Jan 27 22:17:35 * Morgan nods Jan 27 22:17:44 Something needs to change Jan 27 22:19:05 Well tonight I have just. had. enough. Jan 27 22:19:19 * Morgan nods Jan 27 22:19:21 Me too Jan 27 22:19:53 * Molly pulls the blanket tighter around her Jan 27 22:20:46 I am so tired of everything tonight. My heart is weary, and a little battered, and I long to run away from it all. Jan 27 22:21:46 * Morgan sighs Jan 27 22:21:55 I'll leave you be then Jan 27 22:22:26 Is that what you wish to do? You are that vexed with me? Jan 27 22:22:48 No, but it is clear you do not want me near you so I will leave you in peace Jan 27 22:22:58 I never said that. Jan 27 22:23:24 You didn't tell Mina to shut the fuck up, but thats what you meant Jan 27 22:23:42 Would you have been less disappointed in me if I had? Jan 27 22:24:01 * Morgan nods Jan 27 22:24:03 Yes, actually Jan 27 22:24:26 I’ll remember for next time just to curse at people then Jan 27 22:24:52 * Morgan shrugs Jan 27 22:25:06 In this instance it would've been better. I don't like the snide comments Jan 27 22:27:24 She shouldn’t have been goading me. I could have done better, but Florrie isn’t Jana, and Alice isn’t Dietlinde, and I am not somehow a wronged party who should be able to empathise with her and join in her self-pity. Jan 27 22:28:10 mmhmm Jan 27 22:28:55 If you want to stay, you are welcome. If you want to go, I’ll respect that much of that is of my own making Jan 27 22:29:19 * Morgan rummages in the trunk for more blankets before laying beside her and covering them both Jan 27 22:29:59 * Molly wriggles the blanket she was under so that beneath his blanket it covers them both too Jan 27 22:31:51 I've slept in worse places Jan 27 22:32:02 * Molly nods, sighing Jan 27 22:32:06 Me too Jan 27 22:32:40 * Morgan nods, wrapping his arms around her Jan 27 22:33:02 * Molly moves in closer Jan 27 22:34:53 places with rats, with rotted straw, places where the sounds in the night were hard to tell the difference between the rain through the holey roof hitting tin buckets and the approach of a person who would mean discovery, arrest, or even worse... Jan 27 22:35:48 * Morgan nods Jan 27 22:35:57 I can relate to that to a degree Jan 27 22:36:50 * Molly nods Jan 27 22:37:14 It was not good. Jan 27 22:38:07 No. You're safe now Jan 27 22:38:50 * Molly nods “I know. You’ll never let me wander the world alone like that again” Jan 27 22:39:23 No, I won't Jan 27 22:39:42 * Molly nods, sighing Jan 27 22:40:22 I’m sorry I’ve let you down. It was badly done of me, and I should have held myself to a higher standard Jan 27 22:40:48 Alright. We'll sort it all out tomorrow Jan 27 22:42:41 * Molly nods. The air is soft, still mild, and the smell of the gardens mix with the rosewater of her perfume, and beneath that the scent that marks the changes in her body as she grows his child Jan 27 22:42:46 Alright, my love Jan 27 22:43:04 * Morgan nods, looking up at the stars Jan 27 22:44:09 *the night sky is pretty, so many stars. it’s dark enough he can picture he is on a ship instead Jan 27 22:45:57 * Morgan watches the stars as a sailor would, intimately familiar with them Jan 27 22:46:43 *he notices after a little while of watching them move that Molly’s breathing is deep and regular Jan 27 22:47:53 * Morgan concentrates momentarily, making it a little warmer under the blankets before closing his eyes Jan 27 22:50:02 *it’s been quite some time since he slept outside, though once it was more common than sleeping inside, back during the War, before all of the choices that had led him to this place and time. It isn’t long before he starts to fall asleep Jan 27 22:50:25 * Morgan doesn't fight it Jan 27 22:50:58 *He drifts off, and starts to dream* Jan 27 22:54:04 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 27 23:53:34 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)