**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Mar 6 19:35:51 2024 Mar 06 19:35:51 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 06 19:40:10 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 06 19:42:14 it’s going to get very busy Mar 06 19:42:14 * Morgan nods Mar 06 19:42:14 Yes... it really is Mar 06 19:42:14 it is your Father that worries you most? Mar 06 19:42:14 * Morgan nods Mar 06 19:42:16 Yes, it is Mar 06 19:42:18 * Molly nods Mar 06 19:42:22 Me too Mar 06 19:42:24 * Morgan nods Mar 06 19:42:26 Mother thinks he'll come around Mar 06 19:42:57 I hope so. Or just that he does not spoil the baptism Mar 06 19:43:37 * Morgan nods, sighing Mar 06 19:45:38 Maybe our little stag will make himself known so we can distract him Mar 06 19:46:05 We are waiting for him? Mar 06 19:47:21 I thought so, as well as not wanting to take away from our boys’ special day Mar 06 19:47:56 Right... okay Mar 06 19:49:04 is that not what you want, my love? Mar 06 19:49:24 Its just... I thought we had agreed we would tell our parents, even if he has not made his presence known Mar 06 19:51:30 afterwards “ Mar 06 19:51:32 ? Mar 06 19:51:42 * Morgan nods Mar 06 19:52:33 that sounds reasonable. Are you looking forward to it? Mar 06 19:52:42 * Morgan shrugs Mar 06 19:52:44 Yes and no Mar 06 19:52:56 * Molly looks sad Mar 06 19:53:07 You do ‘t think they’ll be pleased? Mar 06 19:53:16 * Morgan nods Mar 06 19:53:27 I do. I'm just concerned it'll be overshadowed for my father Mar 06 19:53:38 * Molly nods Mar 06 19:53:47 That will be his choice Mar 06 19:54:03 * Morgan shrugs Mar 06 19:54:05 perhaps Mar 06 19:54:24 Our mothers will be pleased Mar 06 19:54:28 Me nods Mar 06 19:54:30 Definitely Mar 06 19:54:56 My father too Mar 06 19:55:29 * Morgan nods Mar 06 19:55:31 yes Mar 06 19:57:36 * Molly squeezes his hand “what is important is us and the boys” Mar 06 19:58:02 * Morgan nods Mar 06 19:58:06 Yes... it is Mar 06 19:58:55 * Molly looks up at him “I am happy, are you?” Mar 06 19:59:08 * Morgan looks to think about it Mar 06 19:59:13 yes. I am. Mar 06 19:59:21 * Molly smiles warmly Mar 06 19:59:43 That’s why I’ve always wanted for you Mar 06 20:00:04 * Morgan nods, looking at the horizon Mar 06 20:00:08 I know love Mar 06 20:00:43 * Molly stands with him as the sun comes up, the dawn is pretty Mar 06 20:00:57 it’s beautiful Mar 06 20:01:16 * Morgan nods Mar 06 20:01:18 It is Mar 06 20:02:39 I suppose I ought to get myself and the boys ready for church this morning Mar 06 20:03:19 * Morgan nods Mar 06 20:03:30 I'm going to take Xantha for a run, settle him down some Mar 06 20:04:21 * Molly nods, looking around their quiet estate before embracing him and softly kissing his neck Mar 06 20:05:23 * Morgan sighs contentedly Mar 06 20:06:01 mmm that’s a lovely sound Mar 06 20:06:31 Oh? Mar 06 20:07:36 It’s both satisfying and arousing *she smiles, watching him* Mar 06 20:07:50 * Morgan smiles a little Mar 06 20:07:53 I'm glad you enjoy iy Mar 06 20:08:06 I do. It fills my soul Mar 06 20:08:27 * Morgan smiles, kissing her forehead Mar 06 20:09:42 * Molly smiles “Are you going to ride now?” Mar 06 20:10:24 * Morgan nods Mar 06 20:10:34 I'm not sure there'll be space for us all in the coach for church Mar 06 20:11:25 No... perhaps you, Heinzharold, and Edward would prefer to walk? Mar 06 20:12:04 * Morgan nods, sighing Mar 06 20:12:12 Prefer to ride but there's not the horses for that Mar 06 20:12:56 You could use the carriage horses? Mar 06 20:13:09 Need those for the coach... Mar 06 20:13:18 * Molly giggles Mar 06 20:13:24 oh! yes! Mar 06 20:13:31 * Morgan nods Mar 06 20:13:35 No matter. We'll walk Mar 06 20:14:00 * Molly nods “Alright, liebling” Mar 06 20:15:09 Perhaps you'd send word to them to tell them... so its not a surprise closer to the time Mar 06 20:15:48 I will do so, I think Inga is still waking at three, so it should safe! Mar 06 20:16:00 * Morgan nods Mar 06 20:16:05 She was, last I heard Mar 06 20:16:46 * Molly nods Mar 06 20:17:21 It has an odd effec5 on her, but I don’t think he minds really Mar 06 20:17:38 No, I don't think so Mar 06 20:18:54 * Molly kisses the other side of his neck “I’ll see you in a while, my love” Mar 06 20:19:03 Alright my love Mar 06 20:19:58 * Molly lets him go before going indoors Mar 06 20:20:09 * Morgan goes to saddle Xantha Mar 06 20:20:30 *Xantha seems pleased to see him* Mar 06 20:21:02 * Morgan goes into his stall, patting him before getting his saddle and bridle Mar 06 20:21:56 *Xantha glances towards Aurora* Mar 06 20:22:38 She's alright... Mar 06 20:23:21 *Xantha seems a little reluctant to go, but more compliant than usual* Mar 06 20:23:48 * Morgan sighs, moving to the next stall to briefly rub Auroras nose Mar 06 20:24:57 *She nuzzles him* Mar 06 20:25:18 You're alright, aren't you love... Mar 06 20:25:34 *She watches him trustingly* Mar 06 20:26:03 * Morgan strokes her for a couple of minutes before going back to Xantha Mar 06 20:26:09 Feeling protective, huh Mar 06 20:27:44 *Xantha rests his jaw in Morgan’s shoulder* Mar 06 20:29:16 * Morgan puts his arms around the horses' neck, rubbing it Mar 06 20:29:20 Its alright... I understand Mar 06 20:29:53 *he blows out through his nose* Mar 06 20:30:43 * Morgan pats his neck Mar 06 20:30:46 Come on... lets ride Mar 06 20:31:49 *Xantha goes with him. When they pass the lawn, Claudia and HH are out training* Mar 06 20:32:43 * Morgan watches them for a few moments Mar 06 20:33:10 *They seem to be enjoying themselves* Mar 06 20:33:22 * Morgan sighs, pulling himself into the saddle Mar 06 20:33:27 Come on, lets get moving Mar 06 20:34:11 *Xantha doesn’t object to him riding, wanting to run once he’s warmed up Mar 06 20:34:23 * Morgan lets him Mar 06 20:36:35 *everything in his land looks good, as does the weather. The time slips away with the hoof beats, until he’s got to think about getting back and clean before breakfast* Mar 06 20:37:01 * Morgan looks around before setting Xantha into a run back toward the stables Mar 06 20:38:26 *They get there. Xantha seems glad to be back, immediately wanting to be in with Aurora* Mar 06 20:38:52 * Morgan takes off the saddle and bridle, quickly brushing him down before letting him into his stall Mar 06 20:39:49 *He goes to protectively stand beside her, licking her space* Mar 06 20:40:33 * Morgan watches them together for a couple of minutes before patting them both and leaving, heading back to the house to get cleaned Mar 06 20:42:10 *he doesn’t find any of the others, which gives him chance to clean up* Mar 06 20:42:44 * Morgan does so Mar 06 20:43:57 *He finds them all in the breakfast room. Florrie is sat between Edward and Verity Mar 06 20:44:21 * Morgan sits down, bidding them all good morning Mar 06 20:44:44 *everyone looks pleased to see him, especially Emil who wants to be in his lap Mar 06 20:45:07 * Morgan smiles, taking him and sitting him on his thigh Mar 06 20:46:22 *Emil babbles away at him, smiling too* Mar 06 20:46:55 * Morgan engages him, chatting to him in response to his babbling Mar 06 20:47:57 *The others are watching him* Mar 06 20:48:35 * Morgan glances round Mar 06 20:48:37 What? Mar 06 20:49:34 *Verity smiles* It’s very sweet, dear boy Mar 06 20:49:56 * Morgan looks confused Mar 06 20:49:58 What is? Mar 06 20:50:47 V: Watching you with little Emil Mar 06 20:52:17 Oh, I see. I just... he's talking to me, it'd be rude not to talk back Mar 06 20:53:10 *Emil babbles again, ending in “Vah-eee” Mar 06 20:53:18 * Morgan nods Mar 06 20:53:24 Mmhmmm, I know Mar 06 20:55:31 *breakfast gets served, but Emil wants to stay with Morgan and eat. Florrie seems to have become more at ease with Verity, though it’s nothing like her closeness with Edward or Morgan Mar 06 20:56:11 * Morgan spends time helping Emil with breakfast as he eats Mar 06 20:58:07 *Ballard comes in, standing by Morgan and looking at the food Mar 06 20:58:48 * Morgan absently feeds him too Mar 06 21:02:30 [my love, do you need me to take Emil?] Mar 06 21:02:44 [No, he's fine] Mar 06 21:02:53 * Morgan eats some of his own breakfast Mar 06 21:04:07 V: Does Ballard not prefer to be in the kitchen in the warm, dear boy? Mar 06 21:04:34 He prefers to be with his family Mar 06 21:05:08 V: Your Father did wonder if you would give him the run of the house here Mar 06 21:05:46 * Morgan nods Mar 06 21:05:48 Its his home Mar 06 21:08:28 Mina: Will you have more pets? Mar 06 21:08:49 Bird, cat, dog... fairly well sorted really Mar 06 21:09:58 Varick: We will have two hawks too Mar 06 21:10:41 * Morgan nods Mar 06 21:12:32 Varick: I would like some kittens too Mar 06 21:12:43 Really? Mar 06 21:12:56 *Emil mimics Ooo!, Which makes the others laugh* Mar 06 21:13:11 Va: I need a lady cat first Mar 06 21:13:44 * Morgan bounces Emil a little Mar 06 21:13:53 Yes I suppose you would Mar 06 21:14:37 Va: How could I find a lady cat? Mar 06 21:14:47 * Morgan shrugs Mar 06 21:15:00 I suppose... we could ask in town... Mar 06 21:15:15 Florrie: I make plant, get cats? Mar 06 21:15:43 What's that sweetheart? Mar 06 21:16:06 Florrie: got seeds, catnip Mar 06 21:16:35 Oh... but that'd bring all the cats wouldn't it Mar 06 21:19:27 Va: it’s okay, we have space! Mar 06 21:19:41 I'll think about it Mar 06 21:22:35 Edward: I would not object to having a cat in Graben Mar 06 21:23:03 Mina: their fur does get everywhere though Mar 06 21:23:54 Get a shorthair Mar 06 21:25:27 Var: I could help you pick a very good kitten, Uncle Edward... Mar 06 21:29:34 Ed: Thank you, Varick Mar 06 21:31:46 * Morgan smiles slightly, drinking his coffee Mar 06 21:32:25 Ed: I am told we are walking to church, brother? Mar 06 21:32:35 * Morgan nods Mar 06 21:32:48 There is not space for all of us in the coach Mar 06 21:34:40 Edward nods: The ladies and children should naturally go by coach Mar 06 21:35:07 * Morgan nods Mar 06 21:35:09 quite Mar 06 21:39:19 *This is settled. When it’s time to go, the ladies and children are put in, except Alice, Florrie, and Uinise who are staying. Claudia opts to ride on top of the coach to escort them. He, HH, and Edward set off* Mar 06 21:39:23 * Molly is now known as HH Mar 06 21:39:33 How you doing, man? Mar 06 21:39:45 'M alright Mar 06 21:42:01 Decent night? Mar 06 21:43:46 Not especially... dreams as usual Mar 06 21:44:35 $something you can’t talk about now?$ Mar 06 21:44:58 $Just another path and I cant work out what's going on$ Mar 06 21:46:29 HH: had a decent night meself Mar 06 21:46:46 Oh yeah? Mar 06 21:48:51 Dreamt my lil darlin had wrapped herself up in ribbons for my birthday Mar 06 21:49:09 *Edward smiles slightly, but says nothing* Mar 06 21:50:22 Oh really? Mar 06 21:52:29 * HH nods, grinning “was a very happy birthday” Mar 06 21:52:42 * Morgan nods Mar 06 21:52:43 Sounds it Mar 06 21:53:20 $this coming year, so she was like massively pregnant too. I thought in the dream how you’d have liked it!$ Mar 06 21:54:15 * Morgan blushes a little Mar 06 21:54:18 $shut up$ Mar 06 21:56:09 $Shut up, but still get Inga to tell Molly, right?$ Mar 06 21:57:40 * Morgan blushes more Mar 06 21:57:46 $No. A little bit$ Mar 06 21:58:05 * HH nods slightly Mar 06 21:58:23 $I’ll tell her just before we go in the church$ Mar 06 21:58:52 $No you won't$ Mar 06 22:00:20 $no, I’m not mean$ Mar 06 22:22:44 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 06 23:03:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)