**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Feb 21 18:40:16 2024 Feb 21 18:40:16 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Feb 21 19:18:13 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Feb 21 19:18:52 I'll go find him... I'll see you in a while Feb 21 19:18:52 * Inga smiles, trying to keep a straight face “He’s already had that seventy percent, you don’t need to try it again!” Feb 21 19:18:52 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:18:52 * Inga watches him a moment “we’ll meet you at the lake?” Feb 21 19:18:52 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:18:55 Good idea Feb 21 19:18:57 * Inga nods, going to the bathroom. He just catches her saying “Are you alright, Molly?” Feb 21 19:18:59 * Morgan draws a deep breath, wandering through the house with the vague intention of eventually finding HeinzHarold Feb 21 19:19:59 * Molly is now known as HH Feb 21 19:20:34 * HH is just coming out of the corridor by Morgan’s office Feb 21 19:21:45 hey Feb 21 19:22:32 Hey man, how you doin? Feb 21 19:23:00 I'm alright Feb 21 19:24:28 * HH nods Feb 21 19:24:42 Figured ya would be after a bit of time to herself Feb 21 19:25:02 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:25:23 Yeah, I suppose... apparently we're all going down by the lake in a while Feb 21 19:25:51 * HH smiles slightly “yeah... sounds good” Feb 21 19:26:01 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:26:09 How was Mina? Feb 21 19:26:24 Reserved Feb 21 19:26:48 Normal then Feb 21 19:28:53 * HH nods Feb 21 19:29:03 Normal for her, at any rate Feb 21 19:29:11 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:29:21 I might talk to her later Feb 21 19:30:55 * HH nods Feb 21 19:31:03 You seen Molly? Feb 21 19:31:23 yeah Feb 21 19:33:34 You guys okay? Feb 21 19:33:44 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:33:50 Since she has no idea I was auto of sorts, yeah Feb 21 19:33:55 * HH nods Feb 21 19:34:22 fIgured there’s no point troubling her when it would probly pass anyhow Feb 21 19:35:39 Makes sense Feb 21 19:37:11 * HH nods Feb 21 19:37:14 Swimming? Feb 21 19:37:47 No... I don't think so Feb 21 19:39:07 * HH nods Feb 21 19:39:33 *A maid heads there way with a broom* Feb 21 19:40:07 * HH speaks quietly, smirking “if ya wanted me to leave, y’ just had to say, not have yer staff chase me out!” Feb 21 19:40:28 I was just thinking they must be sick of us to send a maid to chase us out with a broom... Feb 21 19:42:00 * HH chuckles Feb 21 19:42:17 *The maid bobs* My Lord, your cake and bread are ready Feb 21 19:42:50 * Morgan nods, thanking her Feb 21 19:44:31 *the maid goes* Feb 21 19:44:37 * HH grins Feb 21 19:44:41 Cake and bread? Feb 21 19:46:07 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:46:09 Cake and bread Feb 21 19:46:30 I could eat again Feb 21 19:46:52 I suppose we could take some to the lake Feb 21 19:47:16 * HH pats his stomach Feb 21 19:47:42 it’s been nearly two hours since lunch, dunno how much would be left Feb 21 19:50:26 It wasn't a small cake... Feb 21 19:50:44 I’m not a small man *he grins* Feb 21 19:51:05 * Morgan nods a little, heading toward the kitchen Feb 21 19:51:18 Maybe take some cheese and ham for the bread... Feb 21 19:51:27 * HH nods Feb 21 19:51:51 Sounds like a plan. Mina an’ Edward gonn be there too? Feb 21 19:52:05 * Morgan shrugs Feb 21 19:52:08 Far as I know Feb 21 19:53:27 * HH nods Feb 21 19:54:01 might be a good idea getting them all together before th’ real trouble comes Feb 21 19:54:16 * Morgan nods Feb 21 19:54:22 Yeah I suppose so Feb 21 19:56:28 * HH nods, gathering and carrying, though it sounds like Dresden has been pressed into arranging blankets and drinks by the lake Feb 21 19:57:58 * Morgan carries a few things, setting them down a little way from the waters edge Feb 21 20:02:07 *the others are all out here already, grouped together. Molly is with Alice and Inga, all three children playing by them, Verity, Martha, Edward and Mina together on another Feb 21 20:04:58 * Morgan sighs, spending a few minutes cutting the cake and bread into pieces Feb 21 20:07:49 *There’s chatter of the children playing* Feb 21 20:08:45 * Morgan looks up, watching them Feb 21 20:10:47 *Florrie and Varick are trying to cover Emil in grass* Feb 21 20:11:10 [what... are they doing?] Feb 21 20:11:29 [theyre playing] Feb 21 20:12:20 [I see that...] Feb 21 20:15:02 * HH gets settled beside Inga, kissing her cheek. He can lip read HH whispers “there’s my special girl” Feb 21 20:15:34 * Morgan clears his throat Feb 21 20:15:45 Would anyone like some fresh bread and cheese? Or some cake? Feb 21 20:16:08 *everyone nods, asking for small amounts* Feb 21 20:16:37 * Morgan dishes it up, handing it over before sitting down with his own Feb 21 20:16:58 *Emil tries to crawl into his lap* Feb 21 20:17:12 * Morgan pulls him into his lap Feb 21 20:17:16 Hello little lamb Feb 21 20:17:36 *Emil grabs Morgan’s bread* Feb 21 20:18:15 Oh, you want some? Feb 21 20:18:20 * Morgan breaks him some off Feb 21 20:18:24 Var: *he looks at Morgan* I think he is spending too long with Heinzharold! Feb 21 20:18:36 * HH laughs, the others too Feb 21 20:19:14 Might have a point... though if he does it with bacon, that definitely confirms it Feb 21 20:19:25 * HH nods Feb 21 20:19:30 I love my bacon Feb 21 20:20:14 * Morgan nods, eating some of the bread Feb 21 20:20:53 V: And Vati’s bacon. Feb 21 20:21:10 Thats -very- true Feb 21 20:21:18 *Inga smiles* And mine! Feb 21 20:21:43 * HH grins at her “We’re married, makes it all my bacon!” Feb 21 20:22:07 [where are Claudia and Uinise?] Feb 21 20:22:17 [as usual, I don't know] Feb 21 20:23:08 [should I send Dresden to find them? I wouldn’t want it looking as if we didn’t want them here] Feb 21 20:23:26 [good idea... lets hope they're not indisposed] Feb 21 20:23:34 *Emil takes and eats the offered bread* Feb 21 20:23:56 [they wouldn’t still be? it’s half after two!] Feb 21 20:24:02 [who knows] Feb 21 20:24:06 Is that nice little man? Feb 21 20:24:32 *Emil looks happy, kicking his legs* Feb 21 20:25:14 * Morgan smiles a little Feb 21 20:25:19 We'll have some cake soon Feb 21 20:25:26 [maybe we’ll just see if they come?] Feb 21 20:25:38 [it up to you] Feb 21 20:25:56 *the others are eating* Feb 21 20:26:03 Mar: This is very good Feb 21 20:26:16 Its decidedly not bad Feb 21 20:26:46 *everyone agrees. Emil has barely finished his before reaching for more* Feb 21 20:26:57 [I have fed him, I promise!] Feb 21 20:27:07 * Morgan nods, handing him some more Feb 21 20:29:46 *Florrie and Varick are eating quietly until she says* F: Who dat boy? Feb 21 20:30:08 Who? Feb 21 20:30:23 *She points towards the house* Feb 21 20:30:30 * Morgan looks Feb 21 20:31:35 *Izamelous is with Karlsruhe* Feb 21 20:31:48 *The others look too* Feb 21 20:32:03 Oh... thats... Izamelous... he's not a boy, he's a man... Feb 21 20:32:16 F: *she shakes her head* boy. Feb 21 20:33:18 A small man Feb 21 20:33:38 *Florrie still looks skeptical* Feb 21 20:34:00 Var: can he have cake and bread with us? Feb 21 20:34:16 I imagine so... there looks to be some left Feb 21 20:35:19 *Varick gets up, running off towards the former mercenaries* Feb 21 20:35:50 Mina: Does Varick know them well? Feb 21 20:37:08 Some... he spent time with them after everything at the Eisenfursts estate, travelling back to the Rose Feb 21 20:37:48 *Mina nods* Feb 21 20:38:19 E: They are not just mercenaries, Mimi, they are all noblemen whose lands were lost Feb 21 20:39:47 * Morgan chews his bread a moment Feb 21 20:39:53 And now a few of them work with me Feb 21 20:41:29 Ve: Will they be a little coarse if they join us? Feb 21 20:41:52 No worse than HeinzHarold usually Feb 21 20:46:56 E: I thought they very respectable when we traveled with them Feb 21 20:49:44 *Molly smiles* I like them. They were very valuable to us in Fischler, and they are all kind men with difficult pasts Feb 21 20:50:03 [which is apparently something I like in men!] Feb 21 20:50:13 [so it seems] Feb 21 20:52:00 [fortunately I have already ensnared the best specimen of such men, hmm?] Feb 21 20:52:26 [I'm glad you believe so] Feb 21 20:53:15 *Varick leads the men towards them. Everyone gets up to greet them* Feb 21 20:53:23 [I know so.] Feb 21 20:54:46 * Morgan smiles a little, getting up and picking up Emil Feb 21 20:55:41 **Karlsruhe inclines his head to Morgan, as the host** Your Excellency, good afternoon Feb 21 20:57:25 Karlsruhe... I assume my son has invited you both to join us... Feb 21 20:57:42 K: He has, your Excellency Feb 21 20:58:10 * Morgan nods Feb 21 20:58:12 *Florrie is eyeing up Izamelous, who is smiling at everyone* F: Boy. Feb 21 20:58:31 I think you've met almost everyone... except perhaps my mothers... Feb 21 20:58:44 And Lady Mina... Feb 21 21:00:03 *karlsruhe bows to the ladies very politely* Feb 21 21:01:54 * Morgan introduces them properly, chuckling slightly after introducing Mina and his mother Feb 21 21:03:52 *Karlsruhe smiles* Lady Koertig, Lady Koertig. An honour. Feb 21 21:04:11 *Izamelous nods his head towards Molly* And another. Feb 21 21:04:36 *Molly smiles warmly* Proudly so, yes. Feb 21 21:05:03 [Arguably, so is Florrie...] Feb 21 21:05:17 [Yes but they're not ready for that yet] Feb 21 21:05:34 Have a seat... there's some bread and cake... Feb 21 21:07:52 *Florrie is watching Izamelous with an eagle eye as polite chat is made over the food. The introduction of the men seems to have made their family group more cohesive* Feb 21 21:08:49 * Morgan watches his niece discretely Feb 21 21:11:11 F: Not enough sun. Feb 21 21:11:29 *Alice glances at Morgan* Feb 21 21:11:34 * Morgan starts laughing before stifling it Feb 21 21:13:08 *Izamelous looks up at the bright blue sky* It couldn’t be much sunnier Feb 21 21:13:34 Florrie... do you want some cake? Feb 21 21:13:55 *Molly’s attention gets drawn from her conversation with Karlsruhe, but Florrie’s is not taken from the dwarf* Feb 21 21:15:23 F: Water and sun make grow. Feb 21 21:16:19 *Izamelous looks like he can’t quite understand what she’s saying. Alice blushes * Feb 21 21:18:12 * Morgan pinches the bridge of his nose, glancing at Karlsruhe Feb 21 21:18:27 *Karlsruhe is talking to Verity* Feb 21 21:18:57 Iz: *he suddenly laughs* Because I haven’t grown! Feb 21 21:19:38 *Florrie looks unsure of herself, moving closer to Morgan rather than to Edward who is sat on her otherside* Feb 21 21:20:01 * Morgan strokes her hair gently Feb 21 21:20:06 Its alright sweetheart Feb 21 21:22:46 *Izamelous smiles* I did not need to grow tall, because when Theus makes things perfect, they stop growing. I was perfect earlier. Feb 21 21:23:09 *Florrie nods a little* Feb 21 21:23:45 *Izamelous looks to Morgan* That is why children are smaller than adults, they are perfect as they are Feb 21 21:24:22 * Morgan nods, rocking Emil in his lap Feb 21 21:24:28 I cant really argue with you Feb 21 21:24:33 *Florrie looks at Morgan assessingly* Ballhead very tall. Feb 21 21:24:47 *Izamelous laughs at this* Feb 21 21:24:51 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:24:56 Yes... I am Feb 21 21:25:42 Izamelous: In my time I have had many nicknames, but never one quite like that! Feb 21 21:26:53 Its... my wife occasionally calls me little cabbage in Montaigne... I had to explain it to Florrie and she, knowing as much as she does, said that ballheads are cabbages... so thats what she calls me Feb 21 21:28:56 Iz: *he nods, smiling* Does the baby have a cabbagey nickname also? Feb 21 21:29:11 No... just me and Florrie. Feb 21 21:29:44 F: I sweetheart. Feb 21 21:30:22 *Izamelous smiles* A fitting name for such a bright girl Feb 21 21:32:33 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:34:45 *Florrie still stays close to Morgan. Izamelous looks around the group* The baby resembles the young woman I saw walking with Madam Regenstag, is it her child? Feb 21 21:35:40 No, he's our son. His birth mother, however, is the Queen of Uinise's people Feb 21 21:38:00 *Izamelous makes animated faces at Emil, who within a few expressions is laughing wildly* Feb 21 21:38:31 *Florrie watches between the actor and the baby, and starts to laugh too* Feb 21 21:41:13 * Morgan relaxes a little, looking to Alice Feb 21 21:42:38 *Varick comes to join them so he can see, and is quickly laughing too. Alice smiles at Morgan. The children’s giggling makes the others smile too* Feb 21 21:42:53 * Morgan steels himself before glancing at Edward Feb 21 21:43:53 *Edward is smiling, watching his very shy daughter engaging like the other children with an expression of pride and contentment* Feb 21 21:44:38 [Karlsruhe said Izamelous came for costumes...] Feb 21 21:45:05 [thats right] Feb 21 21:48:15 [do we still need the wig we bought to rescue Betuana?] Feb 21 21:48:27 [I don't believe so, do you?] Feb 21 21:48:58 [No... when I tried it on you did not seem to find me any more appealing, so I have no use for it] Feb 21 21:49:17 [very well then] Feb 21 21:49:32 [do you wish to offer it to him?] Feb 21 21:50:31 I believe there is a wig that is surplus to requirements if you could make use of it, Izamelous Feb 21 21:50:41 * HH is now known as Izamelous Feb 21 21:51:00 We always need wigs, Your Excellency. How much would you like for it? Feb 21 21:51:09 [any thoughts on that?] Feb 21 21:52:09 [when he made the three children laugh like that, he can just have it, I think!] Feb 21 21:53:49 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 21 21:53:52 nothing Feb 21 21:55:41 * Izamelous smiles “That is very generous, your Excellency. Ah ha! I know, in return you may all come to see our performance tonight for free! Feb 21 21:56:11 *Inga and Molly exchange smiles at this* Feb 21 21:56:24 [I cant really say no to that can I] Feb 21 21:57:01 [no, let’s go out and have a night of fun, my love!] Feb 21 21:57:46 * Morgan nods Feb 21 21:57:53 Very well Izamelous, we shall take you up on that Feb 21 21:59:04 * Izamelous grins “Fantastic. It starts at seven, I will ensure you have excellent seats” Feb 21 21:59:17 * Morgan inclines his head Feb 21 21:59:37 Have some cake, won't you? I understand you are always hungry... Feb 21 22:00:15 * Izamelous nods “I am indeed, thank you” Feb 21 22:01:27 Verity: I think it will be wonderful for you young people to go out and enjoy yourselves. I will watch over the children for you Feb 21 22:02:20 [Oh, I wonder what Mama will choose to do now? Be a Young Person, or be a doting Grandma...] Feb 21 22:02:49 Thank you mother Feb 21 22:04:43 *HH is asking Alice what she will do when she says she’s love to go, just as Mina says she’ll stay with Verity, and Edward says “We should take the coach, brother” Feb 21 22:05:03 It would make sense Feb 21 22:05:19 *Molly looks around the group, who don’t seem to have all noticed the intentions of the others* Feb 21 22:05:29 [uh oh.] Feb 21 22:05:54 [what?] Feb 21 22:06:14 [Alice and Edward are going, Mina is staying here] Feb 21 22:06:37 [Yes, I know. I haven't worked out how to point that out without making it obvious] Feb 21 22:07:01 [I think a quiet word with Edward perhaps?] Feb 21 22:07:21 *Varick sighs* That is after my bedtime... Feb 21 22:09:00 Yes it is... but Izamelous has given you a little entertainment already hasn't he? Feb 21 22:09:13 * Izamelous finishes a piece of cake “I’m afraid it is. But if you would like I will perform a little for you now before I must leave to get practiced, pressed and powdered and other preparations beginning with P” Feb 21 22:09:41 *Varick giggles, nodding* Feb 21 22:09:45 * Morgan gets up, handing Emil to Molly Feb 21 22:09:59 Id best go find that wig... come on Edward, you're more likely to spot it than I am Feb 21 22:10:47 E: *the baby looks surprised to see her, then grins widely, cuddling her. She holds him close, squeezing gently* bees! Feb 21 22:11:15 *Edward stands up, not making any protest* Feb 21 22:11:35 *The others start looking around* Feb 21 22:11:45 Ver: I do not see any bees Feb 21 22:11:55 * Morgan chuckles, picking up some cake Feb 21 22:12:06 We won't be long... I'm sure HeinzHarold can explain the bees... Feb 21 22:12:13 [I’d make a hasty stage right if I were you, my love!] Feb 21 22:12:15 * Morgan starts wandering away from the group Feb 21 22:12:24 * Izamelous is now known as Edward Feb 21 22:12:50 * Edward walks beside him “Is Emil afraid of bees?” Feb 21 22:13:10 Nope... its HeinzHarolds influence... Feb 21 22:13:27 * Edward looks puzzled, then chuckles Feb 21 22:13:35 Bub-bees? Feb 21 22:13:40 * Morgan nods Feb 21 22:13:45 Thats right Feb 21 22:14:50 * Edward smiles “Is this your way of getting revenge upon the cruel world that made you explain a certain thing to Father? Now Heinzharold has to explain that to Mother?” Feb 21 22:15:25 Its a perk, certainly, but mostly I wanted to stop you making a calamitous fuck up Feb 21 22:15:49 * Edward smiles amusedly Feb 21 22:15:54 I was about to, was I? Feb 21 22:16:34 mmhmm... where are you going this evening? Feb 21 22:17:19 The theatre in Kiev Feb 21 22:17:29 And where is Mina going to be? Feb 21 22:17:42 The theater in Kiev Feb 21 22:18:01 No... Mina is staying with mother... Feb 21 22:18:10 * Edward sighs Feb 21 22:18:11 -Alice- is going to the theatre... Feb 21 22:18:41 Her course, of course... *he hears what Morgan said* damn. Feb 21 22:21:42 Yes.... Feb 21 22:23:54 * Edward sighs Feb 21 22:23:57 I see. Feb 21 22:25:36 I'm afraid I'm not sure what the best solution would be... perhaps best to talk to Mina... Feb 21 22:26:23 * Edward shakes his head Feb 21 22:26:40 Thise are dangerous waters to take the ship into Feb 21 22:28:52 * Morgan shrugs Feb 21 22:28:55 perhaps Feb 21 22:30:01 If I say I want to go even though Alice is, she will feel obligated to agree, and will insist I go regardless of what she would actually prefer Feb 21 22:32:51 What if I speak to her? Feb 21 22:33:27 If that is your wish. I do not want to complicate this truce we seem to have found Feb 21 22:34:37 So you propose to, what, stay here? Feb 21 22:34:57 It would save heartache I think Feb 21 22:36:07 Perhaps the two of you could spend time with mother and help with the children... Feb 21 22:36:39 * Edward nods Feb 21 22:37:00 If Alice is not here, someone she has a strong bond with should be. Feb 21 22:37:20 * Morgan nods Feb 21 22:37:29 Take the opportunity as it arises I suppose Feb 21 22:39:21 * Edward smiles faintly “That is my way of thinking, yes” Feb 21 22:39:44 * Morgan nods Feb 21 22:39:49 Good. How did it go earlier? Feb 21 22:40:27 * Edward frowns a little, and then seems to get it “With Mother and Florrie?” Feb 21 22:40:42 What else did you think I meant? Feb 21 22:41:16 I was making an innuendo about taking the opportunity when it arises. Your question seemed uncommonly nosey! Feb 21 22:42:00 Oh... I see Feb 21 22:43:35 * Edward watches him a moment “Is something wrong with you, brother? normally your wits are quicker” Feb 21 22:43:58 Just a little out of sorts, thats all Feb 21 22:44:28 we have some time and privacy now, perhaps you would discuss that? Feb 21 22:46:09 As I've said... today was difficult because you got to do something I never did. Something important. Staying away was best for everyone but... I feel I've let Florrie down, abandoned her when I've been there every other time... Feb 21 22:46:34 I think it is clear to see it has not damaged her feelings for you Feb 21 22:48:55 No, I know... regardless, it was short sighted of me to not see it. Feb 21 22:49:49 Let it go brother, no one blames you but you. Feb 21 22:50:23 * Morgan nods Feb 21 22:54:31 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 21 23:51:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)