**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Feb 20 18:31:07 2024 Feb 20 18:31:07 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Feb 20 18:37:27 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Feb 20 18:37:42 I am hoping he is more at ease with that soon Feb 20 18:37:42 * Morgan sighs Feb 20 18:37:42 I hope so Feb 20 18:37:42 He doesn’t find it easy Feb 20 18:37:42 * Morgan nods Feb 20 18:37:44 Maybe one day he'll forgive me Feb 20 18:37:46 Oh dear boy, it’s not your fault. The magic comes from his bloodline, and you did not choose to be born Feb 20 18:37:52 I don't think thats how he sees it, mother. Its just another occasion I've let him down Feb 20 18:37:54 * Verity clasps his hand “Now that is enough of that...” Feb 20 18:38:43 Sorry... Feb 20 18:39:48 * Molly nods Feb 20 18:39:52 * Molly is now known as Verity Feb 20 18:40:11 It’s a challenging set of circumstances for you, dear one Feb 20 18:40:44 * Morgan nods, sighing Feb 20 18:40:49 Yes it is. It all is Feb 20 18:42:47 It will get easier in time, for everyone Feb 20 18:43:50 * Morgan nods Feb 20 18:43:52 I expect so Feb 20 18:44:23 I think Edward will be well, he loves her very much, doesn’t he? Feb 20 18:44:52 * Morgan nods Feb 20 18:45:15 Yes, he does. The second he saw her in the mirror,I could see it in his face. Even moreso now Feb 20 18:46:32 * Verity nods Feb 20 18:46:42 He has always wanted to be a father Feb 20 18:46:57 * Morgan nods Feb 20 18:47:24 * Morgan nods Feb 20 18:47:34 He's basically fathering those friends of his Feb 20 18:48:21 * Verity smiles Feb 20 18:48:38 He flourishes with them Feb 20 18:48:57 * Morgan nods Feb 20 18:48:59 I suppose he does Feb 20 18:49:17 They are all very worldly for your Father and I Feb 20 18:50:39 * Morgan nods Feb 20 18:50:44 And for me Feb 20 18:51:55 * Verity nods Feb 20 18:52:19 Though at least Lord Zenchlerin will finally do the honourable thing by Heidi Feb 20 18:52:45 Thats not been for lack of wanting to, though Feb 20 18:53:30 No. Edward is expected to find a diplomatic solution for their marriage, which I think is expecting too much from him at present Feb 20 18:56:04 I suspect it is a test Feb 20 18:57:10 Why would he do that? Feb 20 18:58:49 * Morgan shrugs Feb 20 18:59:21 Perhaps he has a task in mind for Edward and wants to see if he would be suited to it... Feb 20 19:00:15 * Verity nods Feb 20 19:00:28 maybe he does Feb 20 19:00:41 I'll do some digging Feb 20 19:01:33 * Verity nods Feb 20 19:01:45 Will you be coming this afternoon? Feb 20 19:01:53 * Morgan nods Feb 20 19:02:13 I think so. I don't want Florrie to think I'm angry with her Feb 20 19:02:19 * Verity nods Feb 20 19:02:28 she asks for you often Feb 20 19:02:53 Poor planning on my part.... I've been there for everyone new she's met Feb 20 19:03:09 * Verity nods Feb 20 19:03:25 She must find safety in your presence Feb 20 19:03:33 * Morgan nods Feb 20 19:03:45 Alice tells me she's never taken to anyone as quickly as she did me Feb 20 19:04:29 it has made you close Feb 20 19:04:38 * Morgan nods Feb 20 19:04:49 I reckon so Feb 20 19:05:24 How do you feel about her closeness now with her father? Feb 20 19:05:55 There are times I feel... pushed aside... surplus to requirements Feb 20 19:06:13 * Verity nods Feb 20 19:06:34 I know your brother does not purposefully do that Feb 20 19:06:50 No, I know Feb 20 19:07:21 Having your own children must help you through that Feb 20 19:08:05 Actually... I think Florrie was the catalyst for me being able to connect to my sons so deeply Feb 20 19:10:46 Theus truly does work in mysterious ways Feb 20 19:11:05 * Morgan nods, sighing a little Feb 20 19:11:20 sometimes... I think he's a drunk man with a bag of marbles Feb 20 19:13:15 * Verity smiles gently Feb 20 19:13:32 I hope that when we all one day meet him it will all make sense Feb 20 19:14:04 * Morgan shrugs Feb 20 19:14:06 We'll see Feb 20 19:14:51 * Verity nods Feb 20 19:15:33 It must be almost lunch time, I wonder how Martha got along with the children Feb 20 19:16:12 I saw her through the window a while ago, she looked to be enjoying herself Feb 20 19:18:12 * Verity smiles Feb 20 19:18:25 Grandchildren do that to us Feb 20 19:18:50 * Morgan nods Feb 20 19:18:55 I hope to find out one day Feb 20 19:19:57 You’ll have ten children now, at least Feb 20 19:21:37 * Morgan nods Feb 20 19:21:40 I believe so, yes Feb 20 19:23:15 * Verity smiles Feb 20 19:23:33 And Edward will have seven in total. That will be lovely Feb 20 19:24:10 * Morgan nods Feb 20 19:25:37 * Verity glances at the clock “It’s nearly lunch time, dear boy, Molly will wonder where you are” Feb 20 19:27:13 If you're sure you're alright Feb 20 19:28:31 * Verity nods “I am, dear boy” Feb 20 19:28:42 * Morgan nods, gently kissing her cheek Feb 20 19:28:44 I love you mother Feb 20 19:30:34 * Verity kisses his “As I love you too” Feb 20 19:30:51 * Morgan nods, letting go of her hand and quietly leaving the room Feb 20 19:34:48 *He passes a servant taking Verity lunch Feb 20 19:35:29 * Morgan glances at them to make sure he recognises them, greeting them as he passes Feb 20 19:38:31 *it’s one he knows. When he gets to his room, he can hear Molly and Inga giggling* Feb 20 19:39:22 * Morgan slows, listening Feb 20 19:40:46 * Verity is now known as Molly Feb 20 19:41:01 Yes, like that! Feb 20 19:41:28 *Inga giggles* I feel like I’m going to fall off! Feb 20 19:41:38 * Morgan frowns Feb 20 19:42:32 No, that’s perfect! Heinzharold needs one like this! Feb 20 19:43:43 *Inga laughs again* Maybe we could take it in turns? Feb 20 19:44:06 * Morgan squares his shoulders, quietly going into his room Feb 20 19:45:50 *Inga is knelt on the new chair facing the odd-shaped back rest. Her breasts are resting on it, so the first thing he sees is a very prominent cleavage that looks like it may indeed spill over the edge. Feb 20 19:47:26 * Morgan turns away Feb 20 19:48:49 *Neither notice him, because Molly is measuring from the floor to the height of Inga’s hips Feb 20 19:49:07 M: I think it should be about right! Feb 20 19:49:15 * Morgan goes back out of the room, pulling the door shut quietly Feb 20 19:49:51 * Molly is now known as HH Feb 20 19:50:03 * HH is stood right behind him when he turns around Feb 20 19:50:10 whatcha doing, man? Feb 20 19:50:13 * Morgan jumps, shoving him Feb 20 19:50:51 * HH doesn’t expect it, so bangs into the opposite wall with a loud thud Feb 20 19:51:03 What the?! Feb 20 19:51:15 What the hell, making me jump like that Feb 20 19:51:45 Why you sneakin’ out of yer bedroom like yer wife is cheating on you with you?! Feb 20 19:53:02 Because right now your wife is bent over a chair, with Molly measuring things to see if its the right height... I cant even walk into my own bloody bedroom without... forget it Feb 20 19:53:46 * HH watches him “yeah... Let’s get a drink, yeah?” Feb 20 19:54:36 * Morgan sighs, shrugging Feb 20 19:55:28 Meet ya in the games room? Ask someone for some food if ya see them, I will too. Just gotta let my lil darling know where I’ll be Feb 20 19:55:41 Its fine, you stay with them Feb 20 19:56:25 Nah, summat’s wrong with you, I don’t think you should be off on yer own Feb 20 19:56:44 * Morgan shrugs Feb 20 19:56:49 I'm just grumpy Feb 20 19:57:28 Want me to get ya a towel so you can swim it off? Feb 20 19:57:52 No,I'll just go find somewhere quiet to sit Feb 20 19:58:16 * HH nods, sighing “What ya want me telling Molly?” Feb 20 19:59:20 * Morgan shrugs Feb 20 19:59:22 I've no idea Feb 20 19:59:36 * HH nods Feb 20 19:59:44 You be back for quiet hour? Feb 20 20:00:09 maybe Feb 20 20:00:44 * HH nods slowly Feb 20 20:00:49 Right, okay Feb 20 20:01:57 * Morgan nods Feb 20 20:04:54 see you later then Feb 20 20:05:16 * Morgan nods, heading quietly down the hall, down towards his office Feb 20 20:05:44 *this part of the house is quiet, the door all locked up properly* Feb 20 20:05:58 * Morgan lets himself in, looking around Feb 20 20:08:10 *Though he still has the very basic desk, behind it is a lovely chair like a Captains on a ship, in the same dark blue leather as the desk to be brought from Sudlachenburg that she got him as a wedding present. There’s also a blue damask chaise that goes nicely with the colours in the room* Feb 20 20:08:53 * Morgan rings for coffee before settling into his chair Feb 20 20:09:27 *It’s very comfortable. More than five minutes pass before there’s a knock on the door* Feb 20 20:09:33 come Feb 20 20:09:41 * HH is now known as Martha Feb 20 20:10:12 * Martha comes in with the tray, something wrapped up on it as well as the usual bits he expected Feb 20 20:10:25 I met the servant on the way Feb 20 20:10:36 I was thinking I don't recall you working here Feb 20 20:11:43 * Martha smiles Feb 20 20:12:10 I did my time in service long ago. I was just bringing you this before I go to have my lunch Feb 20 20:13:54 What is it? Feb 20 20:14:14 The cup David said you wanted from Sascha’s Feb 20 20:14:44 Oh... excellent, thank you Feb 20 20:15:15 * Martha nods, setting the tray down “You’re welcome” she goes to let herself out Feb 20 20:15:58 How did it go with the boy? Feb 20 20:16:02 boys* Feb 20 20:16:07 * Martha smiles Feb 20 20:16:41 It was nice, I’m glad you’re back so I can have grandchildren around me again Feb 20 20:17:20 * Morgan nods Feb 20 20:18:14 Are you eating alone? Feb 20 20:20:13 * Martha shakes her head “Varick invited me to eat with him and you all, but...” Feb 20 20:20:41 But you want to check on my mother? Feb 20 20:22:27 But I can’t eat with you all when you’re down here. Are -you- eating alone? Feb 20 20:22:52 I'm not hungry Feb 20 20:23:52 * Martha nods “Enjoy your peace and quiet” Feb 20 20:24:19 * Morgan nods Feb 20 20:24:49 * Martha goes this time, quietly shutting the door Feb 20 20:25:11 * Morgan unwraps the cup Feb 20 20:28:07 *It’s glazed ceramic, with Lily of the Valley painted on. They’d had two. This one got a chip in the rim in the month before Jana was born. He’d been amorous as usual, and had come up behind her to wrap his arms around her bump and smell that wonderful scent at the side of her neck. She’d tried to turn suddenly and whacked it against the kitchen doorframe, chipping it* Feb 20 20:28:43 * Morgan gets up, placing it with the others before sitting back down to drink his coffee Feb 20 20:30:41 *The other one of the pair, Jana had used as a plant pot when she used to potter in the garden with him. Maybe it had gotten buried somehow, if so likely broken when David and Martha broke up the earth to plant their own garden Feb 20 20:31:13 * Morgan sighs, getting comfortable Feb 20 20:31:38 *It is very quiet, no one interrupts him* Feb 20 20:33:36 * Morgan just sits quietly, holding his cup in both hands Feb 20 20:34:35 *he hears a clock in the hall strike one some time later, lunch hour passed, Quiet Hour beginning* Feb 20 20:35:22 * Morgan takes his cup, locking the door and going to the kitchen to get more coffee before going up toward his bedroom Feb 20 20:36:04 *the bedroom is unlocked but empty. the rope he’d put on her arm is neatly wrapped up on the bed Feb 20 20:36:26 * Morgan sighs, trying to get an idea of her location Feb 20 20:36:35 *she’s in the bath* Feb 20 20:37:35 * Morgan sighs, sitting on the bed Feb 20 20:37:51 * Martha is now known as Molly Feb 20 20:38:39 * Molly comes out about fifteen minutes later, hair wrapped in a towel and wearing a robe. The air from the bathroom smells warm and rosy Feb 20 20:39:29 Ah, there you are, my love! Is everyone well? Feb 20 20:39:51 * Morgan nods Feb 20 20:39:56 Reckon so Feb 20 20:40:05 * Molly smiles, drying her hair Feb 20 20:40:30 Heinzharold said you were probably doing the rounds and checking in on everyone whilst having lunch Feb 20 20:41:13 * Morgan nods a little, sipping his coffee Feb 20 20:42:01 * Molly sits on the new chair as she rubs the lengths of her hair Feb 20 20:42:23 I wondered if anyone would want to swim this afternoon, though I cannot Feb 20 20:42:43 You cant? Feb 20 20:42:48 No Feb 20 20:42:54 Why? Feb 20 20:43:22 Can you imagine what will happen to wet fabric on my belly now? there’d be no hiding it Feb 20 20:43:50 Ah... though... that'd be an interesting way to announce it Feb 20 20:46:03 * Molly giggles “ I would walk out like ‘Ta dah!’?” Feb 20 20:46:26 Personally I'd wait til someone was brave enough to comment Feb 20 20:46:36 * Molly nods Feb 20 20:46:53 No doubt it’d be my mother asking how much I’d eaten in Capperlucia! Feb 20 20:48:39 No, she's already twigged, she'd either keep quiet or ask a pointed question Feb 20 20:49:14 * Molly shrugs a little, drying her scalp rougher Feb 20 20:49:16 maybe Feb 20 20:51:54 * Morgan shrugs, sipping his coffee Feb 20 20:53:14 * Molly sighs Feb 20 20:53:47 I am struggling with it, and I am not sure I truly understand why Feb 20 20:53:58 * Morgan nods Feb 20 20:54:00 I can tell Feb 20 20:54:15 * Molly shakes it off Feb 20 20:54:25 it’ll be fine Feb 20 20:54:42 Does it go back to the way they treated you perhaps? Feb 20 20:59:39 I think so Feb 20 21:00:01 * Morgan nods Feb 20 21:00:28 It irks you that she is so excited and... ignoring the actions she took Feb 20 21:02:15 * Molly nods solemnly “It grates on me that this time there will be joy when before they were so scathing and unmoving. This time she suspects I am pregnant and my worth is increased, not stripped entirely “ Feb 20 21:02:43 * Morgan nods Feb 20 21:03:08 It would be different if she had fully acknowledged the damage her actions caused... Feb 20 21:07:10 * Molly nods Feb 20 21:07:38 Still, much else is going on, and I know I am being over-sensitive. It will pass. Feb 20 21:08:10 Perhaps... don't underestimate the importance of reconciling past actions Feb 20 21:09:13 * Molly nods, brushing her fingers through her hair. it’s longer again Feb 20 21:09:39 I’d prefer to just keep myself distracted until I am more at ease with it Feb 20 21:09:53 * Morgan shrugs Feb 20 21:09:57 As you wish Feb 20 21:10:19 Do you wish to listen to him? Feb 20 21:10:53 Uhhh, yes, yes I do Feb 20 21:12:23 * Molly nods, moving to the bed. She lies back, pushing the bottom of the robe to either side to reveal her bump. She’s a little bigger than before again, the line a little darker Feb 20 21:12:40 * Morgan lays his ear against her Feb 20 21:14:34 *his neck prickles, and then he can hear the baby once more* Feb 20 21:15:25 * Morgan sighs quietly, listening Feb 20 21:18:04 *it is fast, regular, and strong Feb 20 21:19:01 * Morgan listens for a few minutes Feb 20 21:19:05 [do you want to hear?] Feb 20 21:20:39 [please] Feb 20 21:21:53 * Morgan concentrates, passing the sound on to her Feb 20 21:22:51 *he hears her own heart rate slow as it relaxes her* Feb 20 21:28:02 * Morgan does this for several minutes Feb 20 21:28:41 [our third son.] Feb 20 21:30:31 [aye] Feb 20 21:32:34 [he sounds strong] Feb 20 21:36:16 [he does] Feb 20 21:39:15 * Molly listens quietly, a gentle hand on his back Feb 20 21:42:18 * Morgan listens for twenty solid minutes Feb 20 21:42:25 [I'm ready to stop] Feb 20 21:42:34 * Molly doesn’t reply Feb 20 21:43:01 * Morgan gently lifts his head, turning slowly to look at her Feb 20 21:43:23 * Molly is asleep, but she’s frowning Feb 20 21:44:07 * Morgan puts one ear to her skin firmly, covering his other ear with his hand before tapping her Feb 20 21:44:27 * Molly wakes Feb 20 21:44:50 [sorry, I fell asleep...] Feb 20 21:45:05 [I would not have woken you but... my hearing...] Feb 20 21:45:22 [would you like me to stop it?] Feb 20 21:45:54 [yes, please] Feb 20 21:45:58 *his neck prickles, and the sound of the baby goes* Feb 20 21:46:08 What were you dreaming? Feb 20 21:46:18 I was arguing with Seb Feb 20 21:46:49 About? Feb 20 21:47:14 you. my dreams of you. Feb 20 21:47:28 ah Feb 20 21:47:47 * Molly nods “it wasn’t nice” Feb 20 21:48:03 No, I imagine not Feb 20 21:48:19 * Molly yawns Feb 20 21:48:32 It isn’t long until the boys will be up Feb 20 21:49:01 No, it won't Feb 20 21:51:40 * Molly sighs Feb 20 21:51:47 I’d best get dressed Feb 20 21:51:55 * Morgan nods Feb 20 21:51:56 Aye Feb 20 21:52:37 * Molly moves out from under him, standing up Feb 20 21:53:19 Are you still coming? Feb 20 21:54:29 That is my plan, yes Feb 20 21:54:38 * Molly nods Feb 20 21:54:59 I do not know how it will go Feb 20 21:55:15 No... Feb 20 21:55:47 It will be nice to get some fresh air, and the children will enjoy playing Feb 20 21:56:18 * Morgan nods Feb 20 21:56:20 I imagine so Feb 20 21:56:47 * Molly smiles, moving to the doorway for the dressing room Feb 20 21:57:33 I want to check on Aurora too. We increasing ladies need to stick together Feb 20 21:57:43 * Morgan nods Feb 20 21:57:45 Alright love Feb 20 21:58:10 * Molly goes into the room, no longer in sight Feb 20 21:58:43 * Morgan gets up, straightening himself up Feb 20 22:01:22 * Molly is back ten minutes later, in a fairly simple dress that will be practical whilst still concealing Feb 20 22:01:56 * Morgan sighs Feb 20 22:02:16 I wonder if I am going to need to start lacing my stays more restrictively... is something wrong? Feb 20 22:02:27 Restrictively? Feb 20 22:02:37 to keep this hidden Feb 20 22:03:09 define... restrictively Feb 20 22:03:59 tight enough to flatten my belly a little Feb 20 22:04:16 I do not like that idea Feb 20 22:04:40 no, but we are running out of growing space! Feb 20 22:04:58 Even so Feb 20 22:05:26 I would be happier just to have him quicken. Why did you sigh? Feb 20 22:06:07 I'm wishing we didn't have to hide it Feb 20 22:06:15 * Molly nods Feb 20 22:06:32 Me either Feb 20 22:08:04 * Morgan nods Feb 20 22:09:08 It is not where we are yet, and there’s so much else going on, so much worry and strain on everyone Feb 20 22:09:38 Perhaps some joy would ease that... Feb 20 22:11:56 * Molly shrugs a little “I don’t know, my love. I wish it was easing it for you more” Feb 20 22:12:33 But I'm a special sort of troubled... Feb 20 22:14:02 * Molly nods, it doesn’t raise a smile “I know” Feb 20 22:14:22 I'll be alright Feb 20 22:14:59 * Molly nods “eventually things will settle for you” Feb 20 22:15:20 * Morgan nods Feb 20 22:15:23 Hopefully Feb 20 22:17:20 * Molly nods “I need to see to my hair and make up before Emil needs me” Feb 20 22:17:47 * Morgan nods Feb 20 22:17:48 Alright love Feb 20 22:18:09 * Molly goes into the bathroom to do so Feb 20 22:18:45 *There’s a gentle knock at the door, Inga’s knock Feb 20 22:19:03 Come in Inga Feb 20 22:19:08 * Molly is now known as Inga Feb 20 22:19:39 * Inga looks around “I thought I’d see if Molly needed her hair doing, or anything...” Feb 20 22:19:52 She's just doing her hair in the bathroom Feb 20 22:20:03 * Inga nods slowly Feb 20 22:20:22 Alright, I’ll help her. How are you? Feb 20 22:20:40 Alright. You? Feb 20 22:21:33 * Inga ‘s micro-expression shows a little surprise “Fine, thank you. Heinzharold was going to see if he could find you anywhere” Feb 20 22:21:53 What surprises you? Feb 20 22:22:25 That you’re alright. Heinzharold said you were out of sorts when you came out earlier Feb 20 22:22:34 * Morgan nods Feb 20 22:22:53 I was. I suppose I still am, but... I've been worse Feb 20 22:23:03 * Inga nods Feb 20 22:23:25 Quiet Hour helps for that I find Feb 20 22:24:13 I suppose it does... cant say I'd considered it Feb 20 22:25:25 * Inga nods Feb 20 22:25:36 It always makes Heinzharold feel better Feb 20 22:26:56 * Morgan nods Feb 20 22:27:03 Sure thats not bubbies? Feb 20 22:27:41 * Inga giggles Feb 20 22:27:53 It’s about thirty percent Quiet Hour Feb 20 22:28:08 * Morgan nods Feb 20 22:28:19 I'll go find him... I'll see you in a while Feb 20 22:29:16 * Inga smiles, trying to keep a straight face “He’s already had that seventy percent, you don’t need to try it again!” Feb 20 22:32:25 * Morgan nods Feb 20 22:33:21 * Inga watches him a moment “we’ll meet you at the lake?” Feb 20 22:33:32 * Morgan nods Feb 20 22:33:33 Good idea Feb 20 22:35:29 * Inga nods, going to the bathroom. He just catches her saying “Are you alright, Molly?” Feb 20 22:37:05 * Morgan draws a deep breath, wandering through the house with the vague intention of eventually finding HeinzHarold Feb 20 23:01:31 * Inga has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 20 23:40:10 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)