**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Jan 31 15:48:39 2024 Jan 31 15:48:39 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 31 17:25:25 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 31 18:12:43 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 31 18:16:25 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 31 18:16:34 * Molly is now known as Edward Jan 31 18:16:37 Just as I was about to Jan 31 18:16:37 * Edward looks at him Jan 31 18:16:37 About to what? Jan 31 18:16:37 * Morgan blushes Jan 31 18:16:37 Nothing Jan 31 18:16:38 * Edward smirks Jan 31 18:16:40 Your face says otherwise Jan 31 18:16:42 It does that Jan 31 18:16:53 * Edward just watches him Jan 31 18:17:37 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 31 18:17:39 That doesn't work on me Jan 31 18:18:19 * Edward skims another stone Jan 31 18:18:25 As you wish Jan 31 18:19:22 * Morgan shrugs, picking up a stone Jan 31 18:21:22 Have you seen Alice? Jan 31 18:21:43 Not yet. Jan 31 18:23:15 * Edward nods Jan 31 18:23:29 She was brave, I admire that Jan 31 18:23:36 * Morgan nods Jan 31 18:23:45 She continues to impress and endear me Jan 31 18:24:02 * Edward nods Jan 31 18:24:18 Florrie couldn’t have had a better mother Jan 31 18:25:03 And now she could not have a better father Jan 31 18:25:15 * Edward shakes his head Jan 31 18:25:23 You are wrong, brother. Jan 31 18:25:37 I don't believe so Jan 31 18:26:29 She could have had you. Jan 31 18:27:14 * Morgan shrugs Jan 31 18:27:28 You are expressive of your love, supportive, encouraging... Jan 31 18:29:46 I try to be like Mother Jan 31 18:30:25 * Morgan nods Jan 31 18:30:33 I fail to see how any could be better than that Jan 31 18:32:35 You are more at ease letting them retain their freedom, not trying to change things Jan 31 18:33:43 I'm trying to do what is best for them while letting them be happy Jan 31 18:34:45 * Edward nods Jan 31 18:35:05 It sits badly with me. I want Florrie in Graben Jan 31 18:35:27 So do I Jan 31 18:37:29 You will not push the point, whereas I am extremely tempted. I also want her raised Objectionist. Jan 31 18:38:53 I will not push the point because I see the consequences of doing so. And Theus doesn't care how she's raised Jan 31 18:44:13 yes, but -I- care. Jan 31 18:44:29 Why? Jan 31 18:45:24 she is my child and should have my religion Jan 31 18:46:00 Why? Jan 31 18:46:46 Because that is how it should be Jan 31 18:47:05 * Morgan shrugs Jan 31 18:47:16 She has a connection to Theus... thats the important part Jan 31 18:48:49 If that is all that matters, why are you baptising Varick again? Jan 31 18:49:23 Because we like a party Jan 31 18:49:36 * Morgan looks at Edward sidelong Jan 31 18:49:46 Look, I didn't say its -all- that matters... Jan 31 18:50:24 * Edward nods Jan 31 18:51:26 it’s important to me Jan 31 18:51:50 I can see that. But I don't think its a challenge worth tackling just yet Jan 31 18:53:09 no, I am aware Jan 31 18:54:19 I will tell you the same thing I told Alice.... I will always tell her what I feel is best for Florrie, regardless of what you want, or what she wants. Right now, I don't believe living in Eisen, let alone Graben, is in her best interest Jan 31 18:56:58 I see Jan 31 19:00:23 * Morgan shakes his head briefly before hurling the stone as far as he can into the lake Jan 31 19:00:27 No... you don't Jan 31 19:01:55 You think if a time comes Where Florrie will thrive in Graben, that time is not yet Jan 31 19:04:52 Its not an if... she will thrive there, but no... it isn't yet. From top to bottom, Florrie is still learning to have so interactions with so many people who love her, let alone those who don't. Alice is not ready to give up that amount of control over their lives, and trying to do so right now would make her parenting suffer, therefore Florrie suffers. And then there's you and Mina. The two of you are simply not in a suitable place for them to be nearby. Jan 31 19:05:45 She’s my -daughter-, Morgan. It hurts that I must let her go home Jan 31 19:06:26 I know. God I know. *he looks at Edward* did I tell you what happened when I was... incapacitated on the way to Graben? Jan 31 19:08:24 I think much took our attention. Clearly it took yours, or Molly would not now be enceinte! Jan 31 19:08:42 * Morgan rolls his neck Jan 31 19:09:17 I died. I faced a horror, and in the fight, I died. Jan 31 19:09:36 * Edward shudders, watching the lake Jan 31 19:09:46 That should be impossible Jan 31 19:11:00 It should. Theus decreed otherwise. I was there, walking to my cottage, Dietlinde and Jana there... I had to come back, I had to -choose- to come back... I turned away from my daughter, so please don't think I don't understand your pain Jan 31 19:11:43 * Edward nods grimly Jan 31 19:11:56 why did you? Jan 31 19:12:23 How could I not? How could I leave Molly, Varick, all of you? Jan 31 19:14:35 For your daughter. Jan 31 19:15:02 And leave everyone else's daughters to suffer? Jan 31 19:15:34 * Edward nods a little Jan 31 19:16:33 I can appreciate your rationale Jan 31 19:19:50 * Morgan nods Jan 31 19:20:22 I -know- it hurts to let her go... but right now its the best thing for her and that should be your primary concern... because if its not, you're not the man I know Jan 31 19:22:27 * Edward nods Jan 31 19:22:51 It is. It’s just a close run thing Jan 31 19:23:03 * Morgan nods Jan 31 19:23:45 For now... she knows we love her, she has a connection to Theus, even though its not the one you would prefer... its better than it could be Jan 31 19:25:05 * Edward nods Jan 31 19:25:13 You are right, of course Jan 31 19:26:39 Alice and I were talking about sailing... I suggested, if she wishes to sail, she should spend time with Molly's siblings and when she is comfortable, Florrie could stay with them for a few days... Alice asked if perhaps in time she might stay with me... or you... Jan 31 19:27:21 * Edward nods Jan 31 19:27:48 If she comes to stay at Hafenlohr, let me know and I will be here. Jan 31 19:28:15 Of course but... you're missing my point Jan 31 19:31:15 That eventually she might visit us in Graben for a while Jan 31 19:31:46 No, Edward... that Alice has already made that connection... Jan 31 19:33:09 * Edward nods Jan 31 19:33:13 I see Jan 31 19:36:50 * Morgan nods Jan 31 19:36:55 Its an important step I think Jan 31 19:40:54 * Edward nods Jan 31 19:42:06 Patience is a virtue Jan 31 19:43:14 I know its difficult. *He draws a breath before shaking his head slightly* Jan 31 19:43:29 what? Jan 31 19:43:58 No, its fine Jan 31 19:44:42 It sounded like something Jan 31 19:46:07 I'm not sure it'd help anything except maybe... it'd help you see what you mean to me Jan 31 19:46:27 Go ahead Jan 31 19:46:51 One of the reasons I walked away from paradise, from heaven... is because I didn't want to lose what we had gained. Jan 31 19:48:57 * Edward puts his hands in his pockets Jan 31 19:49:12 I should not have been a consideration in that. Jan 31 19:49:43 * Morgan puts his arm around Edwards neck, pulling him into a hug Jan 31 19:51:14 It was my desire to hold onto that connection, to you that played a part in my decision... I -wanted- to stay to hold onto that. Not that I felt I had to. Jan 31 19:52:04 * Edward hugs him Jan 31 19:52:32 I am, uncommonly, lost for words. Jan 31 19:52:43 * Morgan nods, squeezing him Jan 31 19:54:30 It'll be worth it... being the one holding the blame, when they start getting along Jan 31 19:56:06 * Edward sighs Jan 31 19:56:34 I know it is my failing, but did I have to be lambasted that way? Jan 31 19:56:54 * Morgan lets go, but holds him at arms length Jan 31 19:57:20 For them to get over it and start making progress? Yes. Jan 31 19:58:00 * Edward nods “It is hard to hear regardless” Jan 31 19:58:51 I know. But it will pass, sooner rather than later. Jan 31 20:01:40 * Edward nods Jan 31 20:01:58 Will you be joining us when we see Florrie? Jan 31 20:02:21 I thought I might ask Alice about that Jan 31 20:02:40 Yes? Jan 31 20:03:34 Well... if she does not feel the need for me to chaperone, then I shan't. I want to spend time with Florrie but not at the expense of you and Mina's getting to know her Jan 31 20:05:02 * Edward nods Jan 31 20:05:10 I appreciate that sacrifice Jan 31 20:05:56 * Morgan nods Jan 31 20:06:04 I would like to spend some time with her soon, though... Jan 31 20:06:57 * Edward nods Jan 31 20:07:19 And I with Emil. He has my eyes, did I tell you? Jan 31 20:08:00 I have noticed, yes Jan 31 20:08:31 * Morgan looks round Jan 31 20:08:32 * Edward nods Jan 31 20:08:41 *it’s just the two of them* Jan 31 20:08:57 Do you happen to know if Uncle Hans had any.... Indiscretions? Jan 31 20:09:09 * Edward frowns Jan 31 20:09:27 I do not believe so, but I cannot rule it out Jan 31 20:09:39 Before he wed, obviously... Jan 31 20:10:18 * Edward nods “It would be then, if at all. He was devoted as a husband” Jan 31 20:10:30 * Morgan nods Jan 31 20:10:35 He loved her very much Jan 31 20:10:41 * Edward nods Jan 31 20:11:00 The is how Koertig men are built Jan 31 20:11:04 that* Jan 31 20:11:22 Unusual for an arranged marriage though Jan 31 20:11:28 * Edward nods Jan 31 20:11:56 it is, but a good arranged marriage takes temperament into account Jan 31 20:12:58 * Morgan nods, looking at the lake Jan 31 20:14:53 Varick rather validated my choice to keep my scars... Jan 31 20:18:16 Why? Jan 31 20:19:18 He was telling me he likes Maggie... she's very kind and has scars on her face, like you have on your arms and chest but thats alright because scars just show where you've been and how you're here now Jan 31 20:21:55 * Edward nods Jan 31 20:22:18 It was a wise choice then Jan 31 20:23:13 * Morgan nods Jan 31 20:23:16 It seems so Jan 31 20:24:57 Poor child. That was an ugly situation. Jan 31 20:25:10 Maggie? Jan 31 20:25:19 * Edward nods Jan 31 20:25:27 I know barely anything of any of them Jan 31 20:26:43 She, like the others, were in camp with us. She’d found a stray dog, the camp was attacked and fired. She tried to rescue the pup, and she got hurt. She was eight Jan 31 20:28:00 * Morgan nods Jan 31 20:33:11 * Edward nods “Vania looked after her initially, but then she was poorly, and Arendt took over” Jan 31 20:33:55 * Morgan nods Jan 31 20:33:59 They're all close Jan 31 20:37:16 * Edward nods Jan 31 20:37:50 War does that. In some ways it will be like a reunion Jan 31 20:39:54 * Morgan nods Jan 31 20:46:24 Will that be a problem ? Jan 31 20:50:11 I'm sure we'll manage providing it doesn't get unruly... it needs to be remembered we are hosting the Eisenfurst... Jan 31 20:57:01 * Edward nods Jan 31 20:57:36 Aside from having to explain to Father about the cream pies, they did not give you much trouble in Graben Jan 31 20:58:35 Yes but... They respect you. Jan 31 20:58:45 * Edward glances at h8m Jan 31 20:59:08 Do you not think they respect you? Heidi aside. Jan 31 20:59:36 DeeDee and Wonks... and Witts... yes... Jan 31 21:00:08 Your problem is with Zench and Potts? Jan 31 21:01:28 I just... I know they get lively and being reunited... I've seen how that goes for others Jan 31 21:03:59 like? Jan 31 21:04:15 Rowdy, boisterous... Jan 31 21:05:05 I will warn them to behave Jan 31 21:06:13 A gentle reminder... Jan 31 21:06:20 * Edward nods Jan 31 21:06:24 of course Jan 31 21:06:40 * Edward finds another stone Jan 31 21:06:54 How is Molly? Jan 31 21:07:11 She's doing well... Jan 31 21:07:39 Surprising when she was also told off Jan 31 21:09:51 Things are out in the open... we can start moving forward, that helps her... and I've been more attentive and a little more relaxed... Jan 31 21:10:34 * Edward smiles “yes, I’ve heard Molly is the kind of woman that thrives on that” Jan 31 21:10:47 * Morgan nods Jan 31 21:10:48 indeed Jan 31 21:12:01 Why are you spending your time throwing rocks in the lake rather than wooing your wife? Jan 31 21:12:58 Because she and I are okay... I needed to check on you Jan 31 21:13:52 I am well enough Jan 31 21:14:42 * Morgan nods Jan 31 21:14:46 I need to check on Alice Jan 31 21:15:17 * Edward nods “A word of advice?” Jan 31 21:15:32 Go on... Jan 31 21:16:23 Go via your wife, make her a little happy, then go about your business Jan 31 21:17:08 Rather thinking you should be doing similar... Jan 31 21:17:19 * Edward smiles Jan 31 21:17:35 You might have a point Jan 31 21:18:02 * Morgan nods Jan 31 21:18:07 Come on, I'll walk you back Jan 31 21:18:57 * Edward nods, walking with him Jan 31 21:20:16 * Morgan looks around Jan 31 21:20:33 Sometimes... it sort of takes me by surprise, knowing all the things I know that people just... shouldn't. Jan 31 21:20:56 Howso? Jan 31 21:21:24 As an example... Ballard won't go in the lake because he's convinced there's monsters in it Jan 31 21:22:53 * Edward nods Jan 31 21:23:26 Maybe he could smell something in the Sudlache? Jan 31 21:23:41 * Morgan shrugs Jan 31 21:23:57 Maybe... but he now thinks if there's a lake, there's monsters in it Jan 31 21:25:45 * Edward nods Jan 31 21:26:05 they can be quite literal Jan 31 21:26:21 Dogs? Jan 31 21:26:29 yes Jan 31 21:26:58 * Morgan shrugs Jan 31 21:27:43 Varick has told you his thoughts? Jan 31 21:28:12 * Morgan nods Jan 31 21:29:46 I imagine a dog’s thoughts are interesting Jan 31 21:29:59 Surprisingly complex. Florrie confuses him. Jan 31 21:31:41 Howso? Jan 31 21:32:36 Because he recognises her... but she doesn't smell like Jana... Jan 31 21:32:45 * Edward nods Jan 31 21:33:23 That is complex Jan 31 21:35:43 * Morgan nods Jan 31 21:35:45 Isn't it Jan 31 21:38:10 * Edward nods “Does seeing her make your nightmares worse?” Jan 31 21:39:05 No... there hasn't been a correlation that I've noticed. Jan 31 21:44:21 * Edward nods Jan 31 21:44:40 Have they settled down again? Jan 31 21:46:23 They're not horrendous... paths rather than nightmares Jan 31 21:48:24 * Edward nods Jan 31 21:48:47 They should bearable Jan 31 21:49:06 Its just.. tiring Jan 31 21:50:31 * Edward nods Jan 31 21:50:43 You were not getting these in Capperlucia? Jan 31 21:50:48 No, not at all Jan 31 21:53:47 * Edward nods, heading in through the main doors when they get there Jan 31 21:54:06 I will be going up to my wife now Jan 31 21:56:02 * Morgan nods Jan 31 21:56:06 I'll see you later Jan 31 21:58:34 * Edward nods, inclining his head Jan 31 22:01:34 * Edward goes on his way Jan 31 22:01:41 * Morgan goes to find Molly Jan 31 22:49:36 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 31 23:05:07 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)