**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Feb 23 17:59:52 2024 Feb 23 17:59:52 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Feb 23 18:43:36 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Feb 23 18:46:40 I was making an innuendo about taking the opportunity when it arises. Your question seemed uncommonly nosey! Feb 23 18:46:40 Oh... I see Feb 23 18:46:40 * Edward watches him a moment “Is something wrong with you, brother? normally your wits are quicker” Feb 23 18:46:40 Just a little out of sorts, thats all Feb 23 18:46:41 we have some time and privacy now, perhaps you would discuss that? Feb 23 18:46:43 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 23 18:46:46 I think it is clear to see it has not damaged her feelings for you Feb 23 18:46:48 No, I know... regardless, it was short sighted of me to not see it. Feb 23 18:46:50 Let it go brother, no one blames you but you. Feb 23 18:46:52 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:47:53 Florrie is fine, Mother is fine Feb 23 18:48:02 * Morgan glances at him Feb 23 18:48:04 She wasn't Feb 23 18:48:12 * Molly is now known as Edward Feb 23 18:48:34 She wasn’t her usual self, but she is doing well enough Feb 23 18:49:18 She was beating herself up about not being there for Jana about as well as I normally do Feb 23 18:50:56 She does want a fuss making, brother Feb 23 18:51:59 Perhaps... how are -you- with it all today? Feb 23 18:53:21 I think relieved Feb 23 18:53:51 Oh? Feb 23 18:58:11 I was concerned about how it would go Feb 23 18:58:57 Its hard... knowing that the best way to get her to come to you is to ignore her, but wanting to grab hold of her and kiss her Feb 23 19:00:11 * Edward smiles Feb 23 19:00:36 That applies to most females I think Feb 23 19:02:06 * Morgan shrugs Feb 23 19:02:13 I don't know about that Feb 23 19:03:31 * Edward chuckles “But with Florrie, yes, it is” Feb 23 19:03:50 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:04:01 I made enquiries about her faith... Feb 23 19:04:12 yes? Feb 23 19:04:44 Whats the most important thing for Florrie to you? Feb 23 19:04:59 that she is safe Feb 23 19:05:05 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:05:45 For the time being, that safety includes her faith. Changing that would be... risky... in Avalon. Feb 23 19:06:48 * Edward sighs Feb 23 19:06:51 I see Feb 23 19:08:06 I'm going to tell you something that... it is absolutely true, but I need you to just accept it and not ask who told me. Feb 23 19:08:40 * Edward nods Feb 23 19:08:53 I will endeavour to Feb 23 19:09:51 It only matters who our hearts belong to... the details don't -really- matter. Hers will belong to the same god as ours do. Feb 23 19:11:33 Then why did we have thirty years of War? Feb 23 19:12:19 Because -we- believed otherwise. Theus didn't come down here and say "those fuckers are doing it wrong" Feb 23 19:14:18 no, he did not Feb 23 19:14:51 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:16:54 She has her connection with the same god we do... and the way they worship keeps her safe. Feb 23 19:18:50 * Edward grudgingly nods Feb 23 19:18:56 Alright, brother Feb 23 19:19:52 How was the cake and bread? Feb 23 19:21:30 Very nice. Did you make it? Feb 23 19:21:44 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:21:59 Been a while since I baked bread Feb 23 19:24:32 I never have had need to Feb 23 19:25:00 For a while it was a normal part of my life... its surprisingly hard work Feb 23 19:26:30 * Edward nods “It doesn’t sound enjoyable” Feb 23 19:27:36 Its... sort of calming... your mind can more or less switch off, but your'e still working... doing something worthwhile Feb 23 19:29:14 I am usually doing something worthwhile, but cleaner Feb 23 19:29:37 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:29:42 We are somewhat different Feb 23 19:29:56 * Edward nods Feb 23 19:30:02 In many ways Feb 23 19:31:24 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:32:36 Though our impeccable taste in Mina is the same *he smirks* Feb 23 19:33:56 Not exactly... mine was a boyhood crush... yours most definitely wasn't Feb 23 19:34:39 we were of a similar age, but I did not move on Feb 23 19:35:17 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:35:31 We would have been ill suited. Feb 23 19:38:03 * Edward nods “Probably. She would have wanted you to be the Captain, and to follow you” Feb 23 19:38:46 Funny... I'm more and more heading that way Feb 23 19:39:11 * Edward smiles “The question is, is your wife?” Feb 23 19:39:26 No, she's not heading that way Feb 23 19:39:45 * Edward laughs “To following you, you simpleton.” Feb 23 19:39:55 * Morgan thumps his arm Feb 23 19:40:39 I know, you plank. She seems quite content. She knows her views are important to me, and in many things we are a team... in others, I simply must be in charge Feb 23 19:41:11 * Edward glances around before saying “Would that be when you take her to brothels?” Feb 23 19:41:43 Wasn't entirely my idea Feb 23 19:42:56 Yes, I heard that Heinzharold and Inga had been in Paan Feb 23 19:43:10 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:43:35 I went to make sure they were safe and could enjoy themselves without worry... that was the night Inga finally figured out her impression of me was wrong Feb 23 19:43:53 * Edward nods Feb 23 19:44:32 I think we hall had quite that 8mpression of you Feb 23 19:44:40 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:44:44 mmhmm Feb 23 19:47:33 Now you are here you can leave fingerprints on your own desks! Feb 23 19:50:05 Have you seen my desk? If it were a ship I'd scupper it Feb 23 19:50:38 * Edward chuckles “Are you implying it needs to be sturdy to hold your wife?” Feb 23 19:51:16 No, more that we are too vigorous for it... though, I suspect a stern look could collapse that thing Feb 23 19:56:52 * Edward sniggers Feb 23 19:57:02 Best change it Feb 23 19:57:35 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:57:46 My desk from the Veisgraf wing is supposed to be here soon Feb 23 20:00:32 You have verified the sturdiness of that one already? *they haven’t, it’s only been Edward’s library desk and the one on the Rose * Feb 23 20:01:49 No... but it looked well built Feb 23 20:02:48 We should expect to not see you both for a while when it arrives then? Feb 23 20:03:28 Its a possibility Feb 23 20:05:38 * Edward nods Feb 23 20:06:17 Your opportunities will be limited once everyone comes tomorrow Feb 23 20:06:39 * Morgan nods Feb 23 20:07:01 I know. I'm concerned about how father will be Feb 23 20:08:24 * Edward nods Feb 23 20:08:51 I might see if Potts will talk about cream pies just to get him off our case. Feb 23 20:09:02 Our? Feb 23 20:09:46 He will be reminded that it was my ‘reckless fornication’ that brought us here Feb 23 20:10:52 No... I rather think he has bigger things he is angry about Feb 23 20:11:26 the magic... Feb 23 20:12:07 Mine, mostly Feb 23 20:13:07 * Edward nods Feb 23 20:13:24 He would be wise to remember we’d all be dead without it Feb 23 20:14:19 I did try to explain that... he took it that I was trying to manipulate him into saying he accepted it Feb 23 20:16:49 * Edward nods Feb 23 20:16:58 He is stubborn as a mule Feb 23 20:17:13 Aye, he is Feb 23 20:17:45 At least here what you say goes. Feb 23 20:19:14 I suppose so... I don't want to antagonise him Feb 23 20:19:33 that wouldn’t be at all like you (!) Feb 23 20:20:40 * Morgan nods Feb 23 20:20:47 I know... I know... but this is... different Feb 23 20:23:05 why? Feb 23 20:23:54 I dont know... normally I'm trying to prove a point ,make him see sense... here...I just want him to accept me, and what I can do and see it isn't... -evil- Feb 23 20:29:49 * Edward nods solemnly Feb 23 20:30:24 I can appreciate that Feb 23 20:31:03 * Morgan nods, sighing Feb 23 20:32:41 if it helps you, I do not think it is evil Feb 23 20:32:50 * Morgan nods Feb 23 20:33:03 You did to start... I remember the horror on your face when I told you Feb 23 20:34:51 I was shocked Feb 23 20:37:34 * Morgan nods a little Feb 23 20:37:49 I hope he can come to terms with it as you have Feb 23 20:39:10 * Edward nods Feb 23 20:39:16 As do I Feb 23 20:39:36 A little divine support wouldn't go amiss... Feb 23 20:43:18 we can pray on it tomorrow at Church. Feb 23 20:45:39 * Morgan nods, looking morose for a moment before straightening up Feb 23 20:45:49 I need to warn you about your sword Feb 23 20:47:13 There is, by the testimony of more than one hundred women, nothing wrong with my sword, thank you. Feb 23 20:47:35 God you can be a dickhead Feb 23 20:48:43 * Edward nods “it’s a family trait” Feb 23 20:48:52 Yes, you and father are quite alike Feb 23 20:49:28 * Edward nods “Except I do not pretend I don’t share a bed with my wife” Feb 23 20:49:44 * Morgan nods Feb 23 20:49:54 Causing the rest of us to have a little charade for his benefit... Feb 23 20:50:41 * Edward nods Feb 23 20:50:49 what about my sword? Feb 23 20:51:31 Its exceptionally dangerous... Claudia has hers and it slipped from her grasp and sliced a limb off the tree Feb 23 20:52:54 * Edward smiles Feb 23 20:53:06 now that I would like to try Feb 23 20:53:46 I've got a scabbard for yours... I'm going to speak with the local blacksmith to get some lined with steel... Feb 23 20:54:00 * Edward nods Feb 23 20:54:56 That reminds me, I have in my trunk the painting you wanted doing of Heinzharold’s Father from your sketch Feb 23 20:55:34 excellent. His mother will be thrilled Feb 23 20:57:00 * Edward nods “I will find it for you in a minute” Feb 23 20:57:17 * Morgan nods Feb 23 20:57:25 I've got to find that wig Feb 23 20:58:32 * Edward nods Feb 23 20:59:01 I will not accompany you whilst you root around your drawers for it, not after last time! Feb 23 20:59:31 That was your own fault, I -did- warn you Feb 23 21:00:09 * Edward nods Feb 23 21:00:17 Yes you did Feb 23 21:01:26 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:01:36 alright... back here in a few minutes? Feb 23 21:03:09 * Edward nods, smirking Feb 23 21:03:17 Do not get distracted, brother Feb 23 21:03:50 * Morgan nods, heading off to find the wig Feb 23 21:04:53 *he finds it in one of the drawers in the dressing room. Their trunks, which until recently they were living out of during their travels, are now empty* Feb 23 21:05:38 * Morgan looks around for a moment before taking a deep breath Feb 23 21:08:04 *with the addition of the chaise and lots of their clothes hung up, this room is starting to look more like home* Feb 23 21:08:45 * Morgan sighs, nodding slightly to himself before heading back out Feb 23 21:10:40 *the pink bedroom, even with its new chair, is still far from how he wants his home to look* Feb 23 21:10:59 Thats getting painted Feb 23 21:12:12 *Perhaps the right time for that is when they are away in Sudlachenburg awaiting Sascha’s delivery* Feb 23 21:13:03 * Morgan goes back out, looking for Dresden Feb 23 21:14:43 *he eventually finds him supervising the bed making in the room that His Grace will use* Feb 23 21:15:01 Dresden... Feb 23 21:15:34 * Edward is now known as Dresden Feb 23 21:15:38 Lord? Feb 23 21:15:59 While we're away in Sudlachenburg, I'd like our bedroom painted Feb 23 21:16:55 * Dresden smiles faintly “Y-Yes, Lord. What colour?” Feb 23 21:17:16 I'll talk with Molly... maybe a light grey? Feb 23 21:17:25 * Dresden nods Feb 23 21:17:35 I will arrange that, Lord Feb 23 21:20:16 * Morgan nods, thanking him before going looking for Edward Feb 23 21:20:55 *Edward is waiting by Morgan’s room with something wrapped in brown paper Feb 23 21:21:47 * Morgan smiles Feb 23 21:21:51 Lets have a look then Feb 23 21:24:06 * Dresden undoes it. it’s not huge, but it’s extremely good Feb 23 21:25:06 * Dresden is now known as Edward Feb 23 21:25:25 Oh... oh that is... -wonderful- Feb 23 21:28:01 * Edward nods, smiling Feb 23 21:28:29 Given that I had much else pulling at my attention, I am pleased with it Feb 23 21:29:25 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:29:33 She'll love it Feb 23 21:30:24 * Edward nods, handling it over Feb 23 21:30:58 * Morgan looks at it for a moment before wrapping it back up, putting it safely away Feb 23 21:31:34 * Edward looks at the wig Feb 23 21:31:42 Pass that here Feb 23 21:32:07 * Morgan hands it over Feb 23 21:33:37 * Edward puts it on, tucking his own hair in. As it’s flaxen blonde, it looks a bit like Florrie’s, and he can see the extremely clear resemblance of their eyes Feb 23 21:33:50 There, now I am beautiful Feb 23 21:34:23 * Morgan tilts his head Feb 23 21:34:39 actually.... It really shows the resemblance with Florrie Feb 23 21:35:46 * Edward goes on through to Morgan’s dressing room to look in the mirror. He smiles, admiring it Feb 23 21:36:07 No wonder she’s such a pretty girl Feb 23 21:36:32 She has your eyes Feb 23 21:37:33 * Edward nods, smiling Feb 23 21:37:37 Father’s too Feb 23 21:38:16 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:38:46 Maybe that will help him... I showed Alice the drawings of Jana... she says Florrie was absolutely identical Feb 23 21:39:52 * Edward nods Feb 23 21:40:09 it should be impossible Feb 23 21:40:21 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:40:35 And yet... Florrie thought one of the older ones of Jana was a drawing of her Feb 23 21:41:53 * Edward nods Feb 23 21:44:30 I would like to see them Feb 23 21:45:21 * Morgan looks at him seriously Feb 23 21:45:22 When? Feb 23 21:47:10 * Edward shrugs Feb 23 21:47:33 When do you have spare time? Feb 23 21:47:49 * Morgan looks torn Feb 23 21:49:33 We can wait until the boys ‘ have been baptised, you have much to do until then Feb 23 21:49:58 I think... I will ask Molly to show you... and our parents if they are inclined Feb 23 21:50:07 * Edward nods Feb 23 21:50:12 As you wish, brother Feb 23 21:50:57 Showing Alice, I ended up in tears... I would rather avoid you being unkind to yourself over it, and I think it would break mothers heart to see. Feb 23 21:52:48 Maybe now is not the time then Feb 23 21:53:38 I'll arrange it with Molly. You deserve to see what your daughter looked like, even if its only by proxy Feb 23 21:55:11 Thank you. Feb 23 21:55:28 * Morgan nods, gripping Edwards shoulder Feb 23 21:55:47 Before we go back out... I want to teach you something... Feb 23 21:55:58 yes? Feb 23 21:56:14 * Morgan moves away a little before making a very discreet gesture Feb 23 21:57:31 * Edward misses it Feb 23 21:57:42 * Morgan sighs Feb 23 21:57:46 Pay attention.... Feb 23 21:57:53 * Morgan waits a moment before doing it again Feb 23 21:59:07 alright, why? Feb 23 21:59:26 It means we need to talk Feb 23 22:00:54 * Edward nods Feb 23 22:01:02 very well, I will remember that Feb 23 22:01:13 You do it... show me. Feb 23 22:01:26 * Edward does the gesture Feb 23 22:01:57 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:02:17 good. Just in case I cant find an excuse, like needing help finding a wig Feb 23 22:02:34 * Edward chuckles Feb 23 22:02:56 It’s a very attractive wig Feb 23 22:03:25 You could fight Izamelous for it, but he's very agile Feb 23 22:04:03 And the right height to headbutt you in the gingamebobs Feb 23 22:04:28 Fairly sure he'd do a handstand and kick you... its more showy Feb 23 22:05:39 * Edward nods, taking the wig off. He looks around “We have a chaise in the dressing room, it’s practical for when she wants my opinions on outfits” Feb 23 22:06:12 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:06:23 What with you mostly being a girl, a pretty one if you were blonde... Feb 23 22:06:34 * Edward nods Feb 23 22:06:47 two mirrors seems unnecessary though Feb 23 22:07:04 * Morgan blushes Feb 23 22:07:11 Yes, it does Feb 23 22:07:28 * Edward glances at him, then snorts, laughing Feb 23 22:07:36 Oh, like that, is it? Feb 23 22:08:03 Might be Feb 23 22:08:10 * Edward laughs Feb 23 22:08:33 I will enquire no further! Feb 23 22:09:36 Just as well... wouldn't want to corrupt your innocent mind Feb 23 22:10:30 Impossible Feb 23 22:12:39 * Morgan snorts Feb 23 22:12:42 You've no idea Feb 23 22:14:05 * Edward smiles, patting his shoulder Feb 23 22:14:28 I will give you ten guilders to wear this wig all the way back to the others, Feb 23 22:16:08 * Morgan holds out his hand Feb 23 22:18:31 * Edward hands it to him Feb 23 22:20:17 * Morgan takes a moment putting it on Feb 23 22:21:00 I'm no stranger to long hair Feb 23 22:21:21 * Edward helps by getting it in place and moving the curls to lie nicely “the blonde suits” Feb 23 22:21:59 Its very... Eisen. Feb 23 22:22:53 * Edward nods “I wonder what they will all make of it!” Feb 23 22:23:09 If my wife demands we keep the wig, there's going to be trouble Feb 23 22:24:00 * Edward chuckles Feb 23 22:24:22 We can probably contrive you ten minutes with her before it has to go! Feb 23 22:25:58 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:26:12 Come on then, before I decide to take my guitar out with us Feb 23 22:26:44 * Edward nods Feb 23 22:27:16 I believe most of the ladies have things to organise this afternoon before we go out... or before yo7 go out, at least Feb 23 22:27:27 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:27:30 Best get a move on then Feb 23 22:29:32 * Edward nods, leaving the room. Morgan gets lucky, the only staff member he passes is Dresden, who just smiles and inclines his head Feb 23 22:30:22 * Morgan nods to him, wandering along beside his brother Feb 23 22:33:03 * Edward looks quite pleased with himself Feb 23 22:33:30 Why are you looking so smug? Feb 23 22:36:10 You’re wearing a silly wig Feb 23 22:37:04 Its not silly Feb 23 22:37:49 It looks like something out of one of those smutty novels they like Feb 23 22:39:27 Oh... oh dear Feb 23 22:41:21 * Edward chuckles Feb 23 22:41:38 You aren’t going to wussy out now, one hope Feb 23 22:41:42 hopes* Feb 23 22:42:04 Not for ten guilders, no Feb 23 22:43:55 * Edward nods, heading outside “of course” Feb 23 22:44:43 I tried reading one of those smutty novels... twice. Once when I was younger... once recently. Feb 23 22:45:06 How young were you? Feb 23 22:46:35 First time was during the war... didn't understand most of it, and the stuff I did understand had me blushing so hard I'm surprised I didn't burst into flames Feb 23 22:47:03 * Edward laughs hard Feb 23 23:05:19 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 23 23:47:43 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)