**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Mar 1 08:30:30 2024 Mar 01 08:30:30 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 01 09:31:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 01 20:03:53 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 01 20:07:06 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 01 20:07:25 [was it alright for you to feel that pleasure four times?] Mar 01 20:07:25 [oh it was tough, but I'm not complaining this time] Mar 01 20:07:25 [what makes it so difficult? It is just like second nature to me] Mar 01 20:07:25 [ah, well, its not for me at all. Its exhausting Mar 01 20:07:25 [we needn’t do it again, my love] Mar 01 20:07:27 [I didn't say that] Mar 01 20:07:29 [I do not want to exhaust you, only delight you] Mar 01 20:07:31 * Morgan nods a little Mar 01 20:07:33 [I know love] Mar 01 20:07:35 Edward: How do you think Mother will have found the evening? Mar 01 20:07:37 I've no idea... hopefully she's enjoyed herself Mar 01 20:07:39 E: *he nods* I hope Florrie has not been unsettled Mar 01 20:07:41 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:07:43 I hope not Mar 01 20:08:47 A: I’ve never really had the opportunity to leave her and get her used to it Mar 01 20:09:29 She's got Varick and Emil... I'm sure she'll be fine Mar 01 20:12:19 *Alice nods* She’s becoming familiar with Hafenlohr now Mar 01 20:14:33 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:14:34 Me too Mar 01 20:15:50 * Molly smiles “I think we’ll be more settled once we’ve finished in Sudlachenburg and the wedding in Freiburg, and can just relax into our rhythms at home” Mar 01 20:16:06 HH $she wants to relax into your rhythm, man$ Mar 01 20:16:17 $Not a difficult rhythm$ Mar 01 20:16:57 $in out in out, repeat as necessary$ Mar 01 20:17:09 $exactly$ Mar 01 20:17:52 Alice: is having us all visiting making it hard? Mar 01 20:18:26 *HH and Edward are both smirking like teenagers* Mar 01 20:18:32 No love... we'd be doing all this anyway, and still have to go to Sudlachenburg Mar 01 20:21:55 Alice: How soon are the twins expected? Mar 01 20:22:39 It would be the end of May, for a singleton, but twins... it could be any time really Mar 01 20:23:44 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:25:13 A: Will you be visiting them, Morgan? Mar 01 20:25:28 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:25:32 I plan to, yes Mar 01 20:26:28 HH: Morgan likes babies Mar 01 20:28:11 Now,yes... Mar 01 20:30:13 A: Did you not like them, or could you just not face being around them? Mar 01 20:30:51 The latter. Even just before I met you, I couldn't bear to be near small children Mar 01 20:32:58 *Alice nods* It was lucky we were all there that day Mar 01 20:34:04 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:34:13 yes... it was... and that Claudia was paying attention Mar 01 20:38:20 A: She and Uinise seem like good friends Mar 01 20:38:36 [Good Friends, as Varick would say!] Mar 01 20:38:54 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:38:56 They get on well Mar 01 20:41:16 A: Will Claudia be taking her back to Capperlucia? Mar 01 20:41:43 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:41:55 Thats the plan, yes. Then she'll stay afloat Mar 01 20:43:17 A: Will you miss her? Mar 01 20:43:31 *Hh looks a little sad* Mar 01 20:43:35 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:43:48 Yes, we will. We've been through a lot, particularly her and HeinzHarold Mar 01 20:45:11 HH: Wish she could stay, but she’s not the settling down type Mar 01 20:45:39 * Morgan sighs Mar 01 20:45:43 No... no she's not Mar 01 20:46:06 She’ll always be welcome at Hafenlohr to stay as long as she wishes Mar 01 20:48:37 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:48:41 aye Mar 01 20:49:43 *Alice moves on to talking about the house they’ll build for Claudia. Then they lapse into quiet as they churn through the last few miles* Mar 01 20:50:09 * Morgan hums very quietly Mar 01 20:50:26 [We should come out for the Theatre again in the future] Mar 01 20:50:45 [More or less guaranteed with taking over patronage of it] Mar 01 20:52:29 [mmm but I meant more for our own quiet enjoyment of a dark quiet carriage...] Mar 01 20:52:46 [ah, I see] Mar 01 20:53:45 * Molly snuggles against his arm, and by the time they’ve pulled up she seems to have fallen asleep Mar 01 20:54:16 * Morgan gently rouses her Mar 01 20:56:56 * Molly murmurs “Mmmhmm, we can’t wake the baby though” Mar 01 20:57:13 * Morgan smiles Mar 01 20:57:13 *HH chuckles quietly, and Edward raises an eyebrow * Mar 01 20:57:22 Come on love, we're home Mar 01 20:57:44 * Molly blinks “oh! that was quick!” Mar 01 20:57:58 * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold Mar 01 20:58:01 $not a word$ Mar 01 20:58:29 *HH grins* $Not when the King Of Eisen is here$ Mar 01 20:58:47 * Morgan climbs down out of the coach, turning to help Molly down Mar 01 20:59:24 * Molly takes his hand and climbs out. She gasps “Oh that’s rather nippy!” Mar 01 21:00:16 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:00:18 Lets get you inside Mar 01 21:02:04 *The others get out too, Mondel is in the main hall, taking coats and cloaks* Mar 01 21:02:09 * Molly is now known as Mondel Mar 01 21:02:19 Good evening, my Lord Mar 01 21:02:46 Mondel... is all well? Mar 01 21:04:45 * Mondel nods Mar 01 21:05:08 Yes, it is, my Lord, although Tebbit got a little bite from your horse Mar 01 21:05:33 I recall warning them... Mar 01 21:06:56 It seems he is more fractious than usual Mar 01 21:07:51 * Morgan frowns Mar 01 21:07:57 How is Aurora? Mar 01 21:09:35 To the best of my knowledge, she is fine Mar 01 21:10:02 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:10:05 The children are in bed? Mar 01 21:10:24 * Mondel nods Mar 01 21:10:37 Hours ago, my Lord. The ladies have also retired Mar 01 21:11:15 * Morgan nods, looking to Molly Mar 01 21:11:21 I might just wander down and see what his issue is Mar 01 21:14:16 *Molly nods a little* Yes... alright, my love Mar 01 21:14:31 I'll not be long Mar 01 21:15:12 *She nods, going upstairs with the others after they’ve all said goodnight to him* Mar 01 21:16:13 * Morgan sighs, making his way to the stable Mar 01 21:17:58 *Tebbit and Muglar are undoing the carriage horses from the harnesses with the two men who serve as coachmen* Mar 01 21:19:10 Tebbit... I understand Xantha bit you... Mar 01 21:19:53 * Mondel is now known as Tebbit Mar 01 21:20:21 * Tebbit nods “I’ve had worse over the years, but he’s in a right grump tonight” Mar 01 21:20:52 Any indication as to why? Mar 01 21:21:45 Not really, though the goal could be along anytime I don’t see any signs it’s coming in the next few days Mar 01 21:22:05 * Morgan nods, wandering over to Xantha's stall Mar 01 21:22:21 *Xantha bares his teeth a little* Mar 01 21:22:59 I'm not scared of you and you know it. Stop being an ass. Whats wrong, hmm? Mar 01 21:23:32 *He huffs, tossing his head* Mar 01 21:24:02 Thats no help Mar 01 21:24:41 *Aurora watches Morgan patiently* Mar 01 21:25:02 * Morgan moves to her, stroking her face Mar 01 21:25:08 What's his problem, huh? Mar 01 21:25:37 *Aurora nuzzles him. She’s even bigger* Mar 01 21:26:01 Is he getting over protective of you? Is that it? Mar 01 21:26:25 *Aurora licks him* Mar 01 21:27:31 Good girl. Mar 01 21:27:52 *Xantha huffs again* Mar 01 21:28:24 * Morgan pats Aurora before moving back to Xantha, holding out his hand Mar 01 21:29:08 *Xantha looks around before licking his hand* Mar 01 21:29:41 * Morgan strokes his cheek Mar 01 21:29:54 You haven't got to be the big bad horse all the time... Mar 01 21:30:15 *Xantha blows raspberries * Mar 01 21:30:42 * Morgan nods, spending a few minutes fussing the horse Mar 01 21:31:14 *He seems to settle some* Mar 01 21:33:20 We'll go for a little ride tomorrow, get some of the energy out Mar 01 21:34:01 *his ears prick up at the word ride* Mar 01 21:34:56 tomorrow. Mar 01 21:35:50 *Xantha still seems more relaxed* Mar 01 21:36:09 * Morgan pats his again, going back to the grooms Mar 01 21:36:36 I'll take him for a run in the morning, hopefully that'll calm him down some Mar 01 21:37:41 * Tebbit nods “will you be wanting them put out to pasture overnight when the visiting horses come? It’s not that big a stable...” Mar 01 21:38:21 Ill think about it Mar 01 21:39:09 * Tebbit nods Mar 01 21:39:14 Yes, my Lord Mar 01 21:40:09 * Morgan inclines his head, bidding them goodnight Mar 01 21:41:07 *it’s peaceful as he walks back to the house, dry and mild Mar 01 21:41:33 /me stops to listen to the night for a minute before going inside and shedding his coat Mar 01 21:43:46 *Mondel takes that too* Do you need anything, my Lord? Mar 01 21:44:22 No, thank you Mondel, I think we're all sorted Mar 01 21:44:35 *He nods* goodnight, my Lord Mar 01 21:45:32 * Morgan inclines his head, bidding him goodnight and heading up to his bedroom Mar 01 21:50:38 * Tebbit is now known as Molly Mar 01 21:51:27 * Molly ‘s clothes are on the chair he had her on earlier, but she’s not present. the bathroom door is shut Mar 01 21:52:57 [are you alright love?] Mar 01 21:53:53 [it’s unlocked, I’m just expressing] Mar 01 21:54:24 * Morgan nods, going through Mar 01 21:56:18 * Molly is completely nude, and her bump touches the white ceramic of the sink as she expresses both breasts into it simultaneously. her hair and makeup is still done for the Theatre though Mar 01 22:00:35 Are you well? Mar 01 22:00:59 * Molly nods, milk streaming Mar 01 22:01:03 I am, yes Mar 01 22:01:22 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:01:25 good Mar 01 22:03:33 And you, liebling? Mar 01 22:03:42 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:03:44 I think so Mar 01 22:03:53 You are not sure? Mar 01 22:06:38 Just a little concerned about Xantha. He's definitely out of sorts Mar 01 22:07:04 Will you take Varick to him tomorrow? Mar 01 22:07:40 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:07:51 I reckon so. I'll take him for a ride first thing, let him work out some energy Mar 01 22:09:06 * Molly nods, smiling Mar 01 22:09:18 He’ll like that. I miss riding Mar 01 22:10:04 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:10:05 I know love Mar 01 22:11:14 * Molly washes off, and washes her hands before rubbing her belly “You won’t want me to now...” Mar 01 22:11:30 No... I'd rather not take that risk Mar 01 22:12:49 I don’t like not riding... but if it is important to you... Mar 01 22:13:44 It really is Mar 01 22:13:49 I know I am asking a lot Mar 01 22:14:45 * Molly nods “I’ve ridden since I was nine. Aside from my time at Catherine’s where I had no choice, it’s always been part of me” Mar 01 22:15:06 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:15:08 I know love Mar 01 22:16:29 But for you, you know I’ll do almost anything *she smiles* Mar 01 22:16:47 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:17:22 Given the things we sometimes face, I don't want our children at greater risk by being on horseback Mar 01 22:17:35 * Molly nods Mar 01 22:17:38 Alright Mar 01 22:19:59 Thank you my love Mar 01 22:20:08 * Molly takes her hair down “would you like to listen tonight, or are you tired?” Mar 01 22:20:23 I am quite tired so... just a minute or two? Mar 01 22:20:50 * Molly nods Mar 01 22:21:05 Why don’t you go and make yourself comfortable, hmm? Mar 01 22:22:04 * Morgan nods, moving back into the bedroom and getting undressed Mar 01 22:22:43 * Molly is in a few minutes later, hair down, makeup gone. She lies on the bed Mar 01 22:23:46 I’m ready Mar 01 22:24:19 * Morgan nods, getting into the bed, placing his ear to her stomach Mar 01 22:26:44 *his neck prickles and then he can hear their little one within her, louder than last time* Mar 01 22:27:18 [its louder now] Mar 01 22:27:54 [he’s getting bigger, every day] Mar 01 22:28:12 * Morgan nods a little, listening Mar 01 22:29:02 *the heartbeat thuds along rhythmically* Mar 01 22:29:17 * Morgan yawns quietly Mar 01 22:29:23 [alright] Mar 01 22:29:33 *his neck prickles again* Mar 01 22:31:02 *the heartbeat fades from his hearing* Mar 01 22:31:14 * Morgan sighs Mar 01 22:33:12 * Molly strokes his hair Mar 01 22:33:16 Soon, my love Mar 01 22:33:26 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:33:29 aye Mar 01 22:35:05 it will be lovely when you can hear him Mar 01 22:35:22 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:35:27 I am looking forward to it greatly Mar 01 22:35:57 * Molly nods Mar 01 22:36:27 And when you can feel him move, when he can hear us... when we can see his tiny little face Mar 01 22:36:39 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:36:42 Only a few months Mar 01 22:37:02 * Molly nods Mar 01 22:37:13 Very much less time than we thought Mar 01 22:38:01 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:38:03 Yes indeed Mar 01 22:40:26 * Molly smiles “I am in no rush for certain parts to be over” Mar 01 22:41:30 Oh? Such as/ Mar 01 22:43:52 Your desire for me, primarily Mar 01 22:44:22 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:44:28 I had noticed you enjoyed that Mar 01 22:46:05 * Molly smiles “Very, very much. I hope that the strains on you will pass soon, perhaps after your father has been dealt with” Mar 01 22:46:20 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:46:23 Hopefully Mar 01 22:48:01 * Molly giggles Mar 01 22:48:25 Will you need lots of magic for the friction burns? Mar 01 22:48:58 I imagine so, yes Mar 01 22:49:58 * Molly smiles “lucky I have such a healing touch then” Mar 01 22:50:03 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:50:08 Yes indeed Mar 01 22:52:23 are you ready to sleep? Mar 01 22:52:30 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:52:32 Aye love Mar 01 22:54:03 * Molly moves to give him space Mar 01 22:54:10 Did you enjoy the play? Mar 01 22:54:16 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:54:20 It was quite amusing Mar 01 22:55:38 * Molly nods Mar 01 22:55:56 yes, it was. Izamelous seems to be in his element Mar 01 22:56:03 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:56:09 He's got an unfair amount of talent Mar 01 22:57:59 * Molly nods Mar 01 22:58:17 He must have choreographed the sword fights Mar 01 22:58:43 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:58:49 I'd imagine so Mar 01 23:00:38 That song was very rude! Mar 01 23:01:15 I'd put money on HeinzHarold remembering it word for word Mar 01 23:01:37 * Molly smiles Mar 01 23:01:51 And yourself? You have a good memory for music Mar 01 23:02:36 Probably but... its not my sort of song Mar 01 23:22:36 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)