**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Mar 26 18:05:17 2024 Mar 26 18:05:17 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 26 19:14:39 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 26 19:15:10 Maybe it’ll be easier once we come home after the babies are born Mar 26 19:15:10 hopefully Mar 26 19:15:10 * Molly nods Mar 26 19:15:10 Alice seemed alright about joining us all for dinner Mar 26 19:15:10 good... and Mina? Mar 26 19:15:12 She is understandably tense but keen to go on in a manner befitting a noblewoman Mar 26 19:15:14 * Morgan nods Mar 26 19:15:16 Lets hope Diana doesn't blurt anything too awkward Mar 26 19:15:18 * Molly nods Mar 26 19:15:20 She isn’t the most tactful Mar 26 19:15:22 No... though she soundly told all of Edwards friends off Mar 26 19:19:05 * Molly smiles, linking her fingers with his Mar 26 19:19:08 did she? Mar 26 19:19:27 * Morgan nods Mar 26 19:19:32 I was very impressed Mar 26 19:21:57 what did she say? Mar 26 19:23:33 That they were all being really mean and selfish and its not about them, its about Edward and Alice and Florrie Mar 26 19:24:37 * Molly nods “She is quite right” Mar 26 19:24:47 * Morgan nods Mar 26 19:24:49 indeed Mar 26 19:27:10 Do you think they’ll resolve it? Mar 26 19:27:20 Having spoken to them since, I expect so Mar 26 19:28:19 * Molly nods Mar 26 19:28:28 That’s what friends do, hmm? Mar 26 19:28:45 I think so, yes Mar 26 19:31:36 * Molly squeezes gently Mar 26 19:31:51 I suppose we should make ourselves available... Mar 26 19:32:29 * Morgan nods Mar 26 19:33:01 One of them offered their congratulations on the baby... took me a moment to realise he meant Emil... DeeDee had a bit of a moment thinking you are with child Mar 26 19:33:25 * Molly nods sadly Mar 26 19:33:36 I do not know how to handle him Mar 26 19:34:13 * Morgan sighs Mar 26 19:34:21 I don't know Mar 26 19:35:11 I won’t want to keep it a secret once we’ve felt the quickening Mar 26 19:36:37 No, I know Mar 26 19:36:48 Will you? Mar 26 19:37:40 Want to keep it secret? God no Mar 26 19:38:19 * Molly smiles Mar 26 19:38:38 I look forward to not sucking my stomach in all the time! Mar 26 19:39:08 * Morgan nods Mar 26 19:39:19 I know love. If he could make himself known we could dispense with that Mar 26 19:39:36 * Molly gently pokes her stomach Mar 26 19:39:40 Move please Mar 26 19:39:55 * Morgan smiles a little, tapping at her belly Mar 26 19:42:58 * Molly watches his hand, smiling Mar 26 19:43:22 It is so touching how tender you are with your children Mar 26 19:43:29 * Morgan blushes Mar 26 19:43:31 You think so? Mar 26 19:45:58 * Molly nods, smiling at him Mar 26 19:46:13 I do. It only makes me fall in love with you more and more Mar 26 19:46:32 * Morgan smiles, running his hand over her tummy Mar 26 19:49:04 * Molly gently kisses his cheek Mar 26 19:53:40 * Morgan sighs Mar 26 19:53:45 Come on then, lets go be available Mar 26 19:55:28 * Molly smiles “There’s something you’d prefer to do?” Mar 26 19:55:38 I'm quite content right here Mar 26 19:57:05 * Molly nods Mar 26 19:57:21 Maybe we can manage a few more minutes Mar 26 19:57:51 * Morgan nods, running his hand over her tummy again Mar 26 20:00:39 * Molly kisses him on the lips this time. Her bump feels familiar now Mar 26 20:04:41 * Morgan smiles against her Mar 26 20:05:28 * Molly shifts so she can wrap her arms around him. Her kisses are soft and tender rather than aimed at arousing him Mar 26 20:06:52 * Morgan keeps one hand on her bump while the other finds her hair, kissing her for a few minutes Mar 26 20:07:24 * Molly sighs happily whilst he does so Mar 26 20:08:53 Come on, lets go do the host thing Mar 26 20:09:21 * Molly nods, smiling Mar 26 20:09:27 that was very nice though Mar 26 20:10:12 * Morgan nods Mar 26 20:10:14 I thought so Mar 26 20:10:47 It’s unusual for us, hmm? Mar 26 20:11:03 * Morgan nods Mar 26 20:11:04 It is rather Mar 26 20:11:28 * Molly stands up, brushing down her dress with her hands Mar 26 20:11:39 Normally we get very carried away Mar 26 20:12:53 * Morgan nods Mar 26 20:12:57 We do Mar 26 20:13:24 And you are alright? You are not left too frustrated? Mar 26 20:13:33 No, I'm ok love Mar 26 20:13:52 * Molly nods, smiling Mar 26 20:14:12 But when things are more settled you wouldn’t be? Mar 26 20:14:37 Probably not... though... I am quite relaxed right now Mar 26 20:18:27 * Molly nods slightly “Then it’s surprising that you do not feel very amorous ?” Mar 26 20:18:43 A little, yes Mar 26 20:21:02 Perhaps the effect is just not as strong as well thought it might be Mar 26 20:22:03 Not so sure... all the things I've been worried about... its not finished, but the waiting is over, and it can now be dealt with... its not hanging over me anymore Mar 26 20:23:01 * Molly nods Mar 26 20:23:19 we’ll just have to wait and see, I suppose Mar 26 20:24:31 * Morgan nods Mar 26 20:24:46 Yes. I'm going to take my father for a walk and talk things through Mar 26 20:25:34 * Molly nods, squaring her shoulders a little “Alright, my love” Mar 26 20:27:25 He will either accept it or he won't. Mar 26 20:28:17 * Molly nods, checking her hair in the mirror above the fireplace Mar 26 20:28:21 Indeed Mar 26 20:30:12 So... now what? We just parade about in case someone wants to talk to us? Mar 26 20:30:56 * Molly nods Mar 26 20:31:10 We should go next door and have a drink, I think Mar 26 20:31:20 * Morgan nods, standing and straightening himself Mar 26 20:31:38 Alright. Mother was asking if we would like a tenants meeting arranged so the people in Sudlachenburg can meet Emil Mar 26 20:32:24 * Molly nods Mar 26 20:32:33 I think that’d be nice Mar 26 20:33:20 * Morgan nods Mar 26 20:33:23 Alright love Mar 26 20:36:23 * Molly comes to him, kissing his cheek by his ear before moaning into it quietly as she, Inga, and Mina had all done to their husbands one day whilst they were sailing Mar 26 20:37:11 You minx Mar 26 20:37:20 * Molly giggles Mar 26 20:37:45 it truly has an affect upon a man? Mar 26 20:37:56 * Morgan nods Mar 26 20:37:59 Absolutely it does Mar 26 20:38:10 I thought perhaps we were be8ng humoured Mar 26 20:39:28 Me shakes his head Mar 26 20:39:39 I've seen a fight stopped in its tracks by a woman making that noise Mar 26 20:41:47 How?! Mar 26 20:42:16 Please, like I stayed long enough to find out... everyone was distracted by it and I was blushing so hard I had to leave Mar 26 20:42:26 * Molly laughs Mar 26 20:42:38 Oh my dear Saint Morgan! Mar 26 20:43:03 * Morgan nods Mar 26 20:43:05 Quite Mar 26 20:43:25 But you understand now how it could stop a fight? Mar 26 20:44:44 Oh yes. Mar 26 20:45:02 * Molly moves towards the door Mar 26 20:45:31 Because it’s a distraction, like any other sound that could be important, or is it deeper than that? Mar 26 20:45:53 Both, I think, the much more the latter Mar 26 20:46:21 That is interesting... I’d be curious to discover how that works, biologically... Mar 26 20:46:36 * Molly looks unnervingly thoughtful Mar 26 20:46:43 I'm sure you are Mar 26 20:46:54 How to test it though... Mar 26 20:47:45 I've no idea Mar 26 20:47:58 * Molly nods Mar 26 20:48:12 I shall have to think on it Mar 26 20:48:28 Thought you might Mar 26 20:49:05 * Molly nods. When they get into the other drawing room, HH, Inga, Edward, and Mina are already there Mar 26 20:53:25 * Morgan looks at his brother Mar 26 20:53:27 You okay? Mar 26 20:55:21 * Molly is now known as Edward Mar 26 20:55:49 * Edward nods, pouring him whiskey whilst the women go to sit over by the fire, whispering Mar 26 20:55:59 I believe so Mar 26 20:56:06 You seen any of your friends? Mar 26 20:56:23 No, I have been with Mina Mar 26 20:56:45 * Morgan nods, speaking quietly Mar 26 20:56:48 You've told her?? Mar 26 20:57:15 told her what? Mar 26 20:58:30 About your friends finding out already... their reaction... Mar 26 20:59:11 I have told her they know and are disappointed in my actions, yes Mar 26 21:00:01 My understanding is they are disappointed you didn't tell them Mar 26 21:03:51 I do not doubt from Potts’ comment about the ineffectiveness of the Vaticine method that it is not just keeping it quiet that disappoints him Mar 26 21:04:59 Well... -he- has little room to complain, given his behaviours in the past. They'll get over it. Mar 26 21:06:36 * Edward nods Mar 26 21:07:26 No doubt *he hands Morgan the whiskey. The women are chatting excitedly, and HH views this suspiciously* Mar 26 21:07:40 HH: whatcha reckon that’s about? Mar 26 21:07:55 I know -exactly- what thats about and it doesn't bode well for any of us Mar 26 21:09:22 what is it about? Mar 26 21:09:58 Find out eventually Mar 26 21:13:27 *they’re giggling, even Mina* Mar 26 21:13:37 I think we need to know, brother Mar 26 21:14:00 Making you nervous are they? Mar 26 21:16:38 * Edward nods Mar 26 21:16:58 Yes, but I am pleased to see Mimi look that happy Mar 26 21:17:17 HH: If she doesn’t normally, you need to step up yer game Mar 26 21:17:38 * Edward glances at HH a long moment Mar 26 21:18:20 Ill considered comment, man? Mar 26 21:20:46 * Edward chuckles Mar 26 21:21:01 I wasn’t expecting it Mar 26 21:22:04 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Mar 26 21:22:11 I'm considering letting my dog eat the rat Mar 26 21:23:58 *this makes both men laugh* Mar 26 21:27:20 It constantly wants to be picked up Mar 26 21:28:25 * Edward nods Mar 26 21:28:37 They’ve allowed him to become a child Mar 26 21:29:09 That is understandable I think... Mar 26 21:29:18 Pity they couldn't do that with a cat or a proper dog... Mar 26 21:30:29 I think Diana would prefer to have a child, naturally Mar 26 21:31:22 * Morgan nods Mar 26 21:31:25 I imagine so Mar 26 21:32:47 HH: Dekker’s got three already, hasn’t he? Mar 26 21:33:23 * Edward nods “His eldest daughter is married, and his twin boys are fourteen now” Mar 26 21:35:18 * Morgan sips his whiskey Mar 26 21:37:02 HH: Mebbie he’s not wanting more Mar 26 21:37:41 * Edward sips his too “The Mother of his first child died in childbirth...” Mar 26 21:39:27 That would rather temper your desire to risk it again Mar 26 21:41:02 *Both men nod. HH watches Inga with the other women* Mar 26 21:42:36 Needs a fate witch to tell him he'd be alright Mar 26 21:43:43 *HH nods* Mar 26 21:43:53 I doubt it would be enough Mar 26 21:46:30 No? Mar 26 21:47:39 The fear of that loss is ever-present, I think. For any man contemplating Fatherhood. Mar 26 21:48:17 * Morgan nods Mar 26 21:48:25 Thats a fair statement Mar 26 21:49:50 * Edward looks at him “My apologies, brother. I am sure Molly will be fine” Mar 26 21:51:04 * Morgan smiles a little Mar 26 21:51:21 You forget I've seen it Mar 26 21:51:30 *HH finishes his whiskey* Anyone for another? Mar 26 21:51:35 Seen what? Mar 26 21:52:41 * Morgan nods, draining his glass and handing it over Mar 26 21:52:55 What comes... Mar 26 22:01:14 *HH pours again* Mar 26 22:01:22 How can you be so certain? Mar 26 22:02:02 The plate, the dreams, Madchen, the fate witch... Mar 26 22:02:40 You are freed from the fear then? Mar 26 22:03:16 No, not at all... but I have more faith than perhaps I would normally Mar 26 22:05:11 *HH gives him the glass back* Mar 26 22:05:38 * Morgan thanks him, sipping it Mar 26 22:06:24 *there’s sudden laughter from Inga and Molly, but Mina just sips her drink* Mar 26 22:08:09 * Morgan watches them Mar 26 22:10:26 *Molly glances in his direction before she smiles and blushes at being watched* Mar 26 22:11:32 Oh yeah, definitely worth being nervous Mar 26 22:13:04 * Edward didn’t see it Mar 26 22:13:08 why is that? Mar 26 22:13:19 They're definitely plotting Mar 26 22:13:51 Whatever they are up to would be best shelved until after His Grace has visited Mar 26 22:14:10 * Morgan shrugs Mar 26 22:14:19 Say Heidi put them up to it Mar 26 22:17:13 Whatever it is, Heidi should not get wind of it Mar 26 22:17:23 Oh I'm well aware of that Mar 26 22:19:18 HH chuckles: Yeah, but are they? Mar 26 22:20:05 Thing is if you tell them that, it'll make them more inclined to tell her Mar 26 22:21:27 HH: Gonn be chaos if she gets involved? Mar 26 22:21:47 Its -Heidi- Mar 26 22:22:30 HH: Mebbie they’re plottin donatin all our money to good causes... Mar 26 22:22:43 Nope Mar 26 22:25:59 *from behind Morgan, someone says* To the dressmakers... Mar 26 22:26:55 * Morgan glances round Mar 26 22:28:36 *Yensid is stood smugly behind him* Mar 26 22:29:01 Don't do that. It'll get you lamped Mar 26 22:31:19 *Yensid grins* You invited me Mar 26 22:31:41 I didn't invite you to sneak up on people Mar 26 22:31:46 HH: Bit like a Vampire, once ya let ‘em in they never go away Mar 26 22:31:47 Me smiles slightly Mar 26 22:31:51 -this- time Mar 26 22:32:18 *Yensid shrugs* You invite me, you get the sneaking for free. Mar 26 22:32:35 Alright, but if you get punched in the head, you cant say you weren't warned Mar 26 22:37:23 *Yensid nods* Can I have a word in private? Mar 26 22:37:31 * Morgan nods Mar 26 22:37:46 Of course. *he looks to Edward* we'll be in my office Mar 26 22:39:18 I will try to keep the ladies in line Mar 26 22:39:33 * Morgan nods before leading Yensid to his office Mar 26 22:42:33 *Yensid appears to be scouting out the building as they go* Mar 26 22:42:58 * Morgan lets him in, indicating a chair before sitting behind the desk Mar 26 22:43:06 * Edward sits Mar 26 22:43:11 * Edward is now known as Yensid Mar 26 22:43:24 * Yensid looks around “Not bad” Mar 26 22:43:44 * Morgan nods Mar 26 22:43:50 I like it Mar 26 22:44:31 I have that rope hook for you. *Yensid leans back in the chair a bit* Mar 26 22:44:43 * Morgan nods Mar 26 22:44:54 Thank you. Whiskey? Vodka? Mar 26 22:45:03 whiskey’s good Mar 26 22:45:19 * Morgan nods, pouring him some, putting the glass in front of him Mar 26 22:46:11 I appreciate your discretion Mar 26 22:46:17 * Yensid nods Mar 26 22:47:05 No-one’s business but yours and mine. I’ll get it to you tonight, I don’t reckon you’ll need it before dinner Mar 26 22:47:19 No, I wouldn't imagine so Mar 26 22:48:49 I’m headed to Sudlachenburg afterwards, and I hear you have time to waste there Mar 26 22:49:00 * Morgan nods Mar 26 22:49:03 Thats the plan, yes Mar 26 22:49:28 If you’re at a loose end, I can show you some more complicated ropework Mar 26 22:49:40 * Morgan nods Mar 26 22:49:42 That'd be useful Mar 26 22:49:48 * Yensid grins Mar 26 22:49:51 Uh huh Mar 26 22:50:23 Have you had any luck selling the drawings? Mar 26 22:50:29 * Yensid nods Mar 26 22:50:34 easy Mar 26 22:50:48 How did we fair? Mar 26 22:51:00 two hundred Mar 26 22:51:47 Really? Mar 26 22:51:52 * Yensid nods Mar 26 22:52:09 twenty of them at twenty five guilders a piece Mar 26 22:53:54 * Morgan whistles Mar 26 22:54:06 Five hundred... I'm impressed Mar 26 22:54:51 turns out your academy schooling wasn’t wasted (!) Mar 26 22:55:34 * Morgan sips his drink Mar 26 22:55:42 You've already paid the orphanage? Mar 26 22:56:56 I’ve given it to Holzheim already Mar 26 22:57:08 What did you tell him? Mar 26 22:58:45 That I sold something and wanted to make a donation Mar 26 22:59:10 Did he look surprised? Mar 26 22:59:22 Not really, just grateful Mar 26 22:59:34 * Morgan nods, smiling Mar 26 22:59:39 It'll make a difference Mar 26 23:50:38 * Yensid has quit (Read error: EOF from client)