**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Mar 16 00:21:35 2024 Mar 16 00:21:35 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 16 00:36:28 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 16 20:24:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 16 20:32:06 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 16 20:33:00 I anticipate father being quite difficult Mar 16 20:33:00 * Edward nods Mar 16 20:33:00 I expect a further lecture about my former sexual pursuits Mar 16 20:33:00 Oh, he'll be much too busy being angry with me Mar 16 20:33:02 Are you telling him tonight that Molly is nearly five months pregnant? Mar 16 20:33:04 * Morgan frowns Mar 16 20:33:06 No... we were planning to wait until after the baptisms... though not telling mother earlier nearly killed me Mar 16 20:33:08 * Edward smiles Mar 16 20:33:10 After how strongly you had wanted a baby before my wedding, I am not surprised this is a tough secret to keep Mar 16 20:33:12 * Morgan nods Mar 16 20:33:16 We'll see how it goes Mar 16 20:33:18 If you are waiting until after that, it is not many days to wait now Mar 16 20:33:20 No, it isn't Mar 16 20:33:22 * Morgan tilts his head Mar 16 20:33:24 Perhaps... it'd be worth asking father to sit in Mar 16 20:33:45 tonight? Mar 16 20:33:50 * Molly is now known as Edward Mar 16 20:34:02 * Morgan nods Mar 16 20:35:16 I think not Mar 16 20:36:17 He will add another presence like Dekker, they respect him and he will understand their feelings of being kept in the dark so can connect with them on that level Mar 16 20:38:12 But that will be something like facing a firing squad Mar 16 20:38:54 But father is on your side, Edward... you have his confidence and respect, he will help instil that in the others Mar 16 20:41:10 He is still disappointed in my fatherhood, I think Mar 16 20:42:21 I'm not entirely inclined to agree Mar 16 20:43:58 Everyone knows that! Mar 16 20:44:03 * Edward smirks Mar 16 20:44:24 * Morgan frowns a little, nodding Mar 16 20:46:05 I will consider it Mar 16 20:46:21 Will you wish me to be with you? Mar 16 20:48:41 No, I will not take you from your wife and hosting of your first big gathering Mar 16 20:49:00 I will not abandon you in a time of need Mar 16 20:51:14 If you wish Mar 16 20:52:18 Not if I wish... if -you- wish. If you do not wish me there, I will not push my way in. I want whatever is going to be most helpful for you Mar 16 20:53:21 be there then, but only if you are certain Molly does not need you Mar 16 20:53:31 * Morgan nods Mar 16 20:54:03 I'll talk with her. And tomorrow we will introduce Alice and Florrie to father. Mar 16 20:55:36 * Edward nods. Morgan can faintly hear two sets of hooves Mar 16 20:55:56 incoming. Two horses. Mar 16 20:56:33 * Edward moves are the roof til he can look north Mar 16 20:56:42 two black horses, one rider. Mar 16 20:56:59 Who's bringing the palominos? Mar 16 21:00:29 * Edward smiles warmly Mar 16 21:00:34 DeeDee Mar 16 21:01:10 Perhaps... have a chat with him about how to tell the others? Mar 16 21:07:21 * Edward nods Mar 16 21:07:57 I will do so. I want to catch up with him and see how things were in Graben Mar 16 21:08:21 * Morgan nods Mar 16 21:08:38 Perhaps you could use my office to talk with everyone later? Noones going to be interrupting Mar 16 21:12:51 * Edward nods, heading towards the stairs Mar 16 21:13:10 thank you, I’d usually use the games room Mar 16 21:13:33 I'd not stop you but... with other guests arriving, its quite possible there'll be wandering... Mar 16 21:14:02 * Edward nods Mar 16 21:14:18 Your office will be fine, thank you Mar 16 21:14:38 Just keep them out of that cupboard... I don't want them deciding to play with the swords in there Mar 16 21:23:56 * Edward nods Mar 16 21:24:09 I will Mar 16 21:24:44 * Morgan nods, following him down the stairs Mar 16 21:27:39 *They make their way through the halls, eventually outside into the courtyard. DeeDee has dropped the horses to the stable, and comes walking down with just a large bag over his shoulder Mar 16 21:28:21 * Morgan looks around before murmuring to Edward Mar 16 21:28:31 Lets dispense with protocol this once, go greet your friend Mar 16 21:30:25 * Edward inclines his head, jogging up to meet DeeDee Mar 16 21:30:38 * Morgan smiles, following at a walk Mar 16 21:33:32 * Edward and DeeDee are hugging when he gets there. DeeDee looks quite well, but filthy from the travel Mar 16 21:34:25 * Morgan waits until they've separated before speaking Mar 16 21:34:29 DeeDee... welcome Mar 16 21:36:27 *DeeDee bows* Your Excellency Mar 16 21:41:51 How was the journey? Mar 16 21:45:16 * Edward is now known as DeeDee Mar 16 21:45:36 * DeeDee brushes his blonde hair back Mar 16 21:45:52 long but peaceful, my Lord Mar 16 21:46:04 * Morgan nods Mar 16 21:46:09 Thank you for bringing my horses home Mar 16 21:47:53 * DeeDee nods Mar 16 21:48:06 It has been my pleasure, they are beautiful beasts Mar 16 21:51:20 * Morgan nods Mar 16 21:51:31 Reckon they'll handle a carriage? Mar 16 21:54:12 * DeeDee nods “Easily, they’re very smart” Mar 16 21:55:19 * Morgan nods Mar 16 21:55:27 Good, thats what I hoped Mar 16 21:58:07 * DeeDee stretches, making popping sounds Mar 16 21:58:35 Sorry, you know how it is, we left Hauptel at first light Mar 16 22:00:36 Get yourself inside and cleaned up, and watered. My brother needs to talk with you before the others arrive Mar 16 22:02:08 * DeeDee nods, heading that way “My usual room?” Mar 16 22:02:33 Well... I don't know which your usual room would have been... Mar 16 22:09:29 Ed: Yes, But you’re sharing with Zench Mar 16 22:09:40 * DeeDee nods Mar 16 22:09:57 I’m on bridegroom duty then? Mar 16 22:15:31 Best check in with Frau Arendt, I think we've moved a few of you out into the cottages Mar 16 22:16:23 If I could just make use of a room for now, that’d be good. I don’t smell at my best Mar 16 22:16:51 Of course Mar 16 22:23:45 * DeeDee goes into the house. Mondel sees him and smiles “Good to see you, DeeDee” Mar 16 22:24:21 * DeeDee nods “And you, we’ll catch up soon?” Mar 16 22:24:57 *Mondel nods* Mar 16 22:26:35 * Morgan smiles a little, watching them Mar 16 22:27:05 * DeeDee looks relaxed, looking around “That painting is very good” Mar 16 22:27:18 My brother is exceptionally talented Mar 16 22:31:26 * DeeDee looks surprised “Edward did this? Or Heinzharold?” Mar 16 22:31:55 * Morgan looks mildly confused Mar 16 22:32:06 Sorry? Mar 16 22:34:40 I heard Heinzharold say you were as close as brothers when I met him Mar 16 22:34:49 * Morgan smiles broadly, nodding Mar 16 22:34:56 indeed. But it is Edwards work Mar 16 22:37:37 * DeeDee nods Mar 16 22:40:05 She looks very beautiful *this is a great time for Claudia to walk from the inner hall to the outer one* Mar 16 22:40:32 $Oh now you appear$ Mar 16 22:49:36 *Claudia doesn’t respond, looking at DeeDee whose micro-expressions still show attraction though he does a good job in hiding it. Edward looks at them both, then at Morgan* Mar 16 22:50:19 Go on,Edward, you can pick his brains while he gets changed Mar 16 22:57:20 *Edward and DeeDee pass Claudia. DeeDee inclines his head “good afternoon, Madame Regenstag”. She just nods* Mar 16 22:57:57 * Morgan waits til they're out of sight before sighing, looking at Claudia Mar 16 22:58:00 Drink? Mar 16 22:59:50 * DeeDee is now known as Claudia Mar 16 22:59:52 Yep. Mar 16 23:00:25 * Morgan nods, leading her to his office and getting out the good whiskey, pouring some for both of them Mar 16 23:02:22 * Claudia sits in a chair and drinks some Mar 16 23:04:41 damn. Mar 16 23:04:59 * Morgan sighs Mar 16 23:05:35 I had hoped your growing attachment to Uinise would make this less... visceral Mar 16 23:08:40 Yeah, same. Fucks sake. *she downs the rest of it* Mar 16 23:10:06 Alright... we need a plan of action Mar 16 23:11:53 * Claudia sighs “I don’t get it. I am mad about Uinise, I’m blown away by everything about her. So why is this not gone?!” Mar 16 23:12:16 * Morgan refills her drink Mar 16 23:12:29 Because... in other paths, you end up together, with children Mar 16 23:13:22 It’s some destiny shit then? Mar 16 23:13:36 More could have been destiny shit Mar 16 23:15:14 Yeah well, I don’t want a baby, not with him or anyone. I don’t want to feel this crap anymore. *there’s a tap at the door* Mar 16 23:15:30 * Morgan sighs before calling for the visitor to enter Mar 16 23:18:00 *Uinise comes in, smiling* I am sorry to interrupt. I found my book, Clowdia, I didn’t leave it by the lake Mar 16 23:18:48 * Claudia nods, smiling “I was sure it had gone back in the basket” Mar 16 23:20:17 * Morgan sips his drink, watching the two of them Mar 16 23:20:56 Uinise: Should I go? You are both drinking and it is only four. That means something is wrong Mar 16 23:22:10 We have a little problem, love, but its alright. I've not seen you in a while Mar 16 23:23:20 * Claudia holds her hand out to Uinise, who shuts the door and comes over to her Mar 16 23:23:54 Uinise: I have been exploring in your gardens, and writing about all the little creatures you have here Mar 16 23:24:44 * Morgan nods Mar 16 23:25:01 I've done a little exploring of them myself... there's more of them than I expected Mar 16 23:26:06 *Uinise takes Claudia’s hand* Mar 16 23:26:31 U: The ants are like Capperlucian’s, they work together and they have a Queen Mar 16 23:27:29 * Morgan nods Mar 16 23:27:36 I can see that I suppose... Bee's too? Mar 16 23:28:24 *Uinise nods* Yes. What is your problem? Mar 16 23:30:01 I'm afraid, love, thats not for me to say... Claudia and I are trying to think a way to solve it Mar 16 23:34:20 *Uinise nods. Claudia looks to Morgan* C: would you close the shutters? Mar 16 23:35:09 * Morgan looks a little confused but gets up and does so anyway Mar 16 23:38:43 *when they are closed so no one can see, she invites Uinise into her lap* Mar 16 23:40:04 * Morgan discreetly locks the door before sitting down Mar 16 23:41:44 * Claudia looks at Uinise “I saw DeeDee and still find him attractive” Mar 16 23:44:14 * Morgan watches Uinise's reaction Mar 16 23:46:46 *Uinise nods, stroking Claudia’s hand* of course Mar 16 23:48:02 Are you upset by that, Uinise? Mar 16 23:49:39 Uinise: No, she was attracted to him before she met me, that would not change Mar 16 23:50:14 * Morgan nods, glancing at Claudia Mar 16 23:52:09 * Claudia is busy watching the dark-haired woman, who looks at her Mar 16 23:52:24 U: You could have sex with him Mar 16 23:54:37 * Claudia frowns “No, I don’t want to do that” Mar 16 23:56:14 * Morgan sips some of his drink Mar 16 23:58:48 U: *she nods* We could no longer be a couple, but it is your choice. I do not have sex with anyone who has sex with another.