**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Mar 11 17:38:42 2024 Mar 11 17:38:42 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 11 17:52:17 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 11 17:52:38 I'm not entirely sure it'll help at all Mar 11 17:52:38 whyever not? Mar 11 17:52:38 Because my reputation isn't exactly any better... Mar 11 17:52:38 I think you’d be surprised Mar 11 17:52:38 * Morgan shrugs Mar 11 17:52:41 Graf Maubourg could mitigate it by leaning into it, but... he is unwilling. Mar 11 17:52:43 He has strong ideas where this Grafdom is concerned, doesn’t he? Mar 11 17:52:45 * Morgan nods Mar 11 17:52:47 He certainly does Mar 11 17:52:49 I’m sure you can work on him Mar 11 17:52:51 * Morgan shrugs Mar 11 17:52:53 Im' trying to but... he is very fixed in his ways Mar 11 17:52:55 * Verity nods Mar 11 17:52:57 Many noblemen of a certain age are Mar 11 17:53:01 * Morgan nods Mar 11 17:53:03 I had noticed Mar 11 17:53:41 * Molly nods Mar 11 17:53:47 * Molly is now known as Verity Mar 11 17:54:13 It’s a good opportunity to meet your future Freiarr Mar 11 17:54:20 Freiarrs Mar 11 17:54:24 * Morgan nods Mar 11 17:54:33 I am anticipating some pushback from them Mar 11 17:57:10 * Verity nods Mar 11 17:57:33 I would think so, but you are capable of navigating that Mar 11 17:58:21 I hope so. We'll see Mar 11 17:59:26 * Verity nods Mar 11 17:59:34 is Molly well? Mar 11 18:00:17 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:00:19 Yes, fine Mar 11 18:01:03 She looked a little unwell in the carriage Mar 11 18:01:28 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:01:42 Yes, Martha told me. I think perhaps she hadn't eaten enough for breakfast Mar 11 18:02:37 * Verity nods Mar 11 18:03:23 I do not wish to be indelicate, but is it a time where she should be staying at home and resting? Mar 11 18:03:37 No, mother, it is not Mar 11 18:06:32 I do worry for her. And for poor Mina, of course, I know she is disappointed not to be with child Mar 11 18:07:04 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:07:17 I know. It is quite painful for her, but their time is coming, I'm sure Mar 11 18:08:50 * Verity nods Mar 11 18:09:16 They have been married four months already Mar 11 18:09:54 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:10:15 I know. The delay has made dealing with the situation with Florrie and Alice that much harder for them Mar 11 18:11:15 * Verity nods Mar 11 18:14:36 poor Mina Mar 11 18:16:13 They'll be alright Mar 11 18:25:44 * Verity nods Mar 11 18:26:12 I think it is going well with Edward and Florrie, don’t you? Mar 11 18:26:29 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:26:34 Very well, yes Mar 11 18:27:25 I think she and Mina will be alright together Mar 11 18:27:46 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:27:56 I was very impressed with how well they got along to be honest Mar 11 18:28:06 * Verity nods Mar 11 18:28:48 Many women would have nothing to do with her husband’s illegitimate children Mar 11 18:29:16 I don't think Edward could have handled that Mar 11 18:30:51 * Verity nods Mar 11 18:31:06 he needs her support Mar 11 18:31:33 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:31:36 Absolutely Mar 11 18:32:13 She has been through so much recently, with losing her father and her cousin as well Mar 11 18:32:25 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:32:29 She nearly lost more than that Mar 11 18:32:43 * Verity nods Mar 11 18:33:03 it was very lucky you were all alright Mar 11 18:33:17 indeed Mar 11 18:34:30 I think Mina feels very alone Mar 11 18:34:44 * Morgan nods sadly Mar 11 18:34:58 I dont know how to fix that Mar 11 18:36:07 All we can do is remind her that she is part of our family now, and Edward having Florrie doesn’t lessen that Mar 11 18:37:48 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:37:50 I'm trying to Mar 11 18:37:59 * Verity nods Mar 11 18:38:31 She must feel surplus to requirements when Edward has a child and the mother of his child here Mar 11 18:39:08 She's entirely wrong of course Mar 11 18:42:15 * Verity nods Mar 11 18:42:30 Of course she is Mar 11 18:43:39 They are better than they were... Mar 11 18:44:20 * Verity nods Mar 11 18:44:41 A happy marriage is so important Mar 11 18:45:18 Yes, it is Mar 11 18:50:55 * Verity looks up at her son “How is your marriage, dear boy? Are you happy?” Mar 11 18:51:12 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:51:24 Yes mother. Absolutely we are Mar 11 18:52:18 * Verity smiles Mar 11 18:52:35 [my god do I want to tell my mother] Mar 11 18:52:51 That is wonderful. Molly has been very good for you Mar 11 18:53:16 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:53:21 [I am not surprised!] Mar 11 18:53:39 Yes. I, uhhh... I wanted to apologise to you Mar 11 18:54:08 whatever for, dear boy? Mar 11 18:54:30 For the pain and worry I caused you... not knowing where I was, if I was alive... Mar 11 18:55:51 You need not think on it anymore. You are home and safe, that is what matters Mar 11 18:56:03 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:56:08 I'm not far away anymore Mar 11 18:56:30 Just two days, if I am coming to you Mar 11 18:57:10 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:59:49 We have the mirrors too Mar 11 19:00:18 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:00:42 It'd be... *he sighs* I wish I could speak to father with them Mar 11 19:00:54 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:01:02 We must be very patient with him Mar 11 19:01:40 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:01:42 I know Mar 11 19:02:36 Maybe it’d help him be more accepting, though he will be quite cross to discover I’ve been talking to you all all this time Mar 11 19:03:21 I will not put you in that position Mar 11 19:03:45 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:04:54 He will come around in time I think Mar 11 19:05:16 I hope so Mar 11 19:09:16 * Verity nods “will Edward’s friends behave, do you think?” Mar 11 19:09:24 They'd better... Mar 11 19:10:01 Do they know Edward has a child? Mar 11 19:10:14 No... He is quite concerned about their reaction Mar 11 19:10:51 they will not be happy, will they? Mar 11 19:11:11 I doubt it. He has kept something significant from them Mar 11 19:11:24 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:11:31 That would be upsetting Mar 11 19:11:51 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:12:04 Indeed. He didn't want Mina feeling the pressure of their gazes though Mar 11 19:12:16 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:12:23 He’s very protective Mar 11 19:12:42 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:12:48 DeeDee knows about her... Mar 11 19:12:56 Does he? Mar 11 19:13:03 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:13:30 It slipped out at one point.. I had to explain the situation to him Mar 11 19:13:52 how did he react? Mar 11 19:14:47 Surprisingly well Mar 11 19:15:01 will the others be the same? Mar 11 19:15:06 * Morgan shrugs Mar 11 19:15:08 I just don't know Mar 11 19:16:28 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:16:36 What can I do to help? Mar 11 19:17:44 * Morgan shrugs Mar 11 19:17:54 I just don't know. Edward knows them much better than I do Mar 11 19:18:44 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:18:53 Is he worried about it? Mar 11 19:19:14 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:19:20 I've never seen him this worried Mar 11 19:20:21 * Verity looks concerned too Mar 11 19:21:20 I will spend some time with him Mar 11 19:21:37 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:21:41 I think he'd benefit from that Mar 11 19:22:12 * Verity nods “Are you looking forward to taking Emil to show to the people in Sudlachenburg?” Mar 11 19:22:43 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:22:51 I'm not sure how they'll react, mind... Mar 11 19:23:52 On account of his colouring? Mar 11 19:24:10 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:24:15 And another adoption Mar 11 19:24:50 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:25:33 They will all be waiting to hear news of the Veisgraf and Veisgrafin being in anticipation of a joyous event Mar 11 19:26:07 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:26:14 Yes, I know... as is everyone else.... Mar 11 19:26:35 * Verity smiles “We are, of course. Mar 11 19:27:52 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:29:12 I know, mother Mar 11 19:29:51 Now that you are home, I hope your thoughts will turn towards that end Mar 11 19:30:35 But the baptisms, Sascha, the wedding... Mar 11 19:31:46 You will be very busy, I know, but securing the succession is the most important tasks of any young noble couple Mar 11 19:32:47 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:32:50 Yes mother Mar 11 19:33:01 * Verity smiles Mar 11 19:33:06 You’re a good boy Mar 11 19:33:18 * Morgan shrugs Mar 11 19:33:29 I disagree Mar 11 19:35:24 why? Mar 11 19:35:34 I've done so much damage Mar 11 19:37:00 Oh dear one, you mustn’t blame yourself Mar 11 19:37:24 I'm afraid that I do Mar 11 19:37:39 It does no good to Mar 11 19:38:27 Perhaps not Mar 11 19:39:06 You should forgive yourself Mar 11 19:39:24 I'm trying to... Mar 11 19:39:30 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:39:46 At least you are trying. Dietlinde would want that Mar 11 19:39:56 Yes, she would Mar 11 19:41:39 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:42:26 how do you feel now about Sascha and Otto’s twins being due to come soon? Mar 11 19:43:06 Concerned for them mostly Mar 11 19:43:34 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:43:45 She’s very mature Mar 11 19:43:59 Indeed. Its part of why Molly wants to be there Mar 11 19:44:58 Can she help Sascha above what a normal midwife can do? Mar 11 19:45:19 * Morgan nods a little Mar 11 19:45:28 Yes. Mar 11 19:48:44 That is a relief Mar 11 19:50:04 Her... ability is remarkably powerful Mar 11 19:51:02 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:51:37 That must be wonderful for you knowing she can help the children Mar 11 19:51:58 * Morgan nods a little Mar 11 19:52:10 She saved Elsie and Thomas... Mar 11 19:53:30 * Verity nods Mar 11 19:53:44 That is a beautiful gift to have, isn’t it? Mar 11 19:53:49 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:53:58 Better than mine at any rate Mar 11 19:54:06 * Morgan steers her towards the apple tree Mar 11 19:54:50 But your gift must be very useful too Mar 11 19:55:14 On occasion... but rarely in a good way Mar 11 19:56:33 What do you do most often? Mar 11 19:58:10 Sometimes I light the fires or damp them.... Or candles, or lanterns... the ladies were quite pleased with having hot baths on the Rose... Mar 11 19:58:31 All of those things sound nice Mar 11 19:58:58 There's been some... creatures... we've faced... Mar 11 20:00:55 * Verity nods “then it helps you to keep everyone safe?” Mar 11 20:01:12 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:02:59 That sounds like a gift too then, dear boy Mar 11 20:03:12 perhaps Mar 11 20:03:54 You are who you are, but I confess I do not understand-why- Mar 11 20:04:42 Why I can do what I can do? Mar 11 20:05:22 yes Mar 11 20:06:08 Magic simply... -is-. Some have it, some don't Mar 11 20:06:30 But why you and Molly? Mar 11 20:06:39 Why not? Mar 11 20:08:11 There has been no sign of it in our families Mar 11 20:08:55 No... Mar 11 20:09:58 In Avalon it comes through the family line Mar 11 20:10:27 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:10:32 It was in our blood Mar 11 20:10:54 But why do your Father and I not have it Mar 11 20:11:39 Father would not have handled it... nor would Edward Mar 11 20:12:02 * Verity nods Mar 11 20:12:17 You have always been more like me Mar 11 20:12:27 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:12:36 This has given me a great deal of difficulty Mar 11 20:12:57 what bothers you so? Mar 11 20:13:05 Its unnatural Mar 11 20:14:56 It’s very uncommon Mar 11 20:15:15 * Morgan nods, looking up at the tree before looking around Mar 11 20:16:47 *they’re on their own* Mar 11 20:17:26 I... I would like to show you something I can do... Mar 11 20:18:10 * Verity smiles Mar 11 20:18:17 Of course, dear boy Mar 11 20:18:43 You'll be safe,,, Mar 11 20:18:52 * Verity rubs his arm Mar 11 20:18:56 I know that Mar 11 20:20:06 * Morgan nods, glancing around before concentrating, creating a small ball of flame a few feet from them Mar 11 20:20:28 * Verity looks surprised Mar 11 20:20:35 how do you do that? Mar 11 20:20:43 With a bit of concentration Mar 11 20:20:51 is it painful? Mar 11 20:20:58 * Morgan smiles a little Mar 11 20:21:01 No, mother, not at all Mar 11 20:22:04 * Verity nods Mar 11 20:24:37 You see the patterns in it? Like... eddies in a stream... Mar 11 20:25:10 * Verity looks closely Mar 11 20:25:19 oh! how pretty! Mar 11 20:26:24 * Morgan nods, concentrating on making it disappear Mar 11 20:28:01 * Verity looks surprised Mar 11 20:28:10 where does it go? Mar 11 20:28:17 It just... stops. Mar 11 20:30:12 Do you run out of power? Mar 11 20:30:43 It -can- happen... but it takes a lot. And I get stronger the more I practice Mar 11 20:32:34 * Verity nods Mar 11 20:32:52 Is that the same for Molly and the children? Mar 11 20:33:14 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:33:29 Varicks is a little... different... I'm not entirely sure how his works... Mar 11 20:35:01 * Verity nods Mar 11 20:35:17 Will your future children have it? Mar 11 20:35:29 In some form or another, yes Mar 11 20:35:39 Emil has it... Mar 11 20:36:23 what can he do? Mar 11 20:36:42 He can tell when magic is being used Mar 11 20:37:39 is that useful? Mar 11 20:38:01 I'm sure it will be. Once he learns not to shout the second he sees it Mar 11 20:39:05 Is that why he shouts Bah at the mirror? Mar 11 20:39:10 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:39:15 exactly Mar 11 20:40:04 * Verity nods, looking at the tree Mar 11 20:40:10 this is lovely Mar 11 20:40:29 Considering its... less than a fortnight old, yes... Mar 11 20:40:47 Did Florrie make it? Mar 11 20:40:51 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:41:06 I have some seeds... its the same species as the ones at Foxcroft Mar 11 20:42:01 Those are the best of apples Mar 11 20:42:15 * Morgan nods, reaching up to pull one down, offering it to her Mar 11 20:42:32 * Verity takes it, biting it. She nods Mar 11 20:43:20 There's some blueberry bushes... those are her doing as well Mar 11 20:44:07 * Verity waits until she isn’t eating Mar 11 20:44:15 Will your staff not notice? Mar 11 20:44:31 Haven't so far... but thats why they're down here with the other trees... Mar 11 20:44:42 * Verity nods Mar 11 20:45:01 This apple is very good Mar 11 20:45:05 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:45:22 The bluies are rather spectacular as well Mar 11 20:46:26 Shall we try them? Mar 11 20:46:38 * Morgan nods, wandering towards them Mar 11 20:48:08 * Verity eats the rest of the apple as they walk. the sun is warm on his back, as much of it as he can feel in, but there’s something about taking his mother about the garden in the sunshine that’s redolent of his childhood Mar 11 20:49:54 I still carry a tinderbox... Mar 11 20:50:33 it’s important to keep it secret Mar 11 20:50:42 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:50:52 Maybe one day it won't be Mar 11 20:51:32 * Verity nods a little Mar 11 20:51:38 Perhaps so Mar 11 20:52:29 * Morgan picks some of the blueberries, handing them to her Mar 11 20:52:47 Its difficult with Florrie... its not so frowned on in Avalon... Mar 11 20:53:37 * Verity eats them before smiling “These are excellent. Yes, she would be very constrained here” Mar 11 20:56:44 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:58:12 I know your Father would prefer no magic is done in Die Dauerhaftigkeit Mar 11 20:58:50 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:58:54 I know Mar 11 20:59:07 That will be difficult for Florrie Mar 11 21:01:40 * Verity nods Mar 11 21:01:45 it will Mar 11 21:02:06 He may have to just... accept it Mar 11 21:03:43 * Verity nods Mar 11 21:04:01 I will speak to him, dear boy. Children are children, after all Mar 11 21:04:39 I'm afraid if he is unpleasant to or about her in any way, he will find himself in a good deal of trouble with myself -and- Edward Mar 11 21:08:26 * Verity nods Mar 11 21:08:45 I believe he is wise enough not to Mar 11 21:11:28 I truly hope so Mar 11 21:15:13 * Verity nods Mar 11 21:15:24 Will you be pleased to see him? Mar 11 21:16:18 Father? I'm apprehensive. Mar 11 21:17:25 * Verity nods Mar 11 21:17:32 I understand, dear boy Mar 11 21:18:55 * Morgan sighs Mar 11 21:19:16 I just want his love, his trust, his acceptance. It seems I cannot have that Mar 11 21:22:15 The magic is a lot for him to accept, but I have faith Mar 11 21:22:26 I hope you're right Mar 11 21:24:19 * Verity nods Mar 11 21:25:27 Your Father loves you very much. He has from the moment I told him I was carrying you. *Morgan has dreamt this, on the staircase outside his grandfather’s study where his uncle Hans was inside arguing with the then-Graf* Mar 11 21:26:11 On the staircase... Mar 11 21:27:18 he told you? *she smiles* he was very surprised and pleased Mar 11 21:27:48 * Morgan shrugs a little Mar 11 21:29:03 * Verity smiles thoughtfully “we were so young. younger than you are now” Mar 11 21:29:44 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:31:23 It was an anxious time, and of course your Father was in service, so he wasn’t there for much of it Mar 11 21:31:38 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:32:09 My grandfather was a difficult man... Mar 11 21:33:34 * Verity nods Mar 11 21:34:52 Yes he was. At the time, I felt that it was my fault, but as I’ve gotten older I realise that nothing I could have done when I first came to Eisen could have made him like me Mar 11 21:35:12 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:35:33 Some people cannot be reached Mar 11 21:36:03 He did not want a non-Eisen daughter-in-law Mar 11 21:37:09 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:38:15 Did he ever warm to you? Mar 11 21:39:51 I think he did a little once I had you. It placated him that I could produce a son Mar 11 21:40:07 * Morgan sighs Mar 11 21:40:21 At least we do not have to deal with -that- sort of behaviour Mar 11 21:43:23 No, your Father was happy to have you back and intending to provide heirs Mar 11 21:43:43 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:46:57 He was a very good Graf, but not an easy Father or father in law. He was very happy when Edward finally came along Mar 11 21:47:34 I was not enough for him... Mar 11 21:49:16 He was much improved by you but an heir -and- a spare is always a nobleman’s preference Mar 11 21:49:41 He sounds... cold... Mar 11 21:53:28 He was more formal even than your father, and his marriage wasn’t a very happy one, but your grandmother passed away when you weren’t even two Mar 11 21:53:41 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:54:33 Sounds sad Mar 11 21:54:40 * Verity nods Mar 11 21:55:21 It wasn’t the easiest few years, but I had your uncle and aunt, and then you Mar 11 21:55:47 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:55:53 That must've been a help Mar 11 21:56:21 * Verity nods Mar 11 21:56:52 Hard to believe now that I had given up everything I knew to come so far Mar 11 21:57:04 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:57:08 Love will do that Mar 11 21:57:32 * Verity smiles Mar 11 21:58:04 it is very powerful Mar 11 21:58:13 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:58:14 Indeed Mar 11 21:59:51 * Verity nods “we’ve been very blessed” Mar 11 22:00:03 * Morgan nods Mar 11 22:00:05 Yes, we have Mar 11 22:01:14 * Verity smiles “shall we have a few more blueberries?” Mar 11 22:01:38 * Morgan nods Mar 11 22:01:39 Certainly Mar 11 22:04:18 *they do this, the bush plentiful, and then they each take an apple for the walk back. Despite everything, it’s very nice to be with the mother he always adored* Mar 11 22:27:05 * Verity has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 11 23:05:00 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)