**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Mar 29 00:00:39 2024 Mar 29 00:00:39 She’s small! Are they all small? Mar 29 00:01:25 No, not at all Mar 29 00:39:02 * Diana has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 29 01:13:05 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 29 13:16:19 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 29 19:21:18 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 29 19:21:34 Even prouder the second time Mar 29 19:21:34 *they both look impressed * Mar 29 19:21:34 * Morgan sips his drink Mar 29 19:21:34 *The door opens again* Mar 29 19:21:34 * Morgan looks toward it Mar 29 19:21:37 *Claudia lets Uinise in* Mar 29 19:21:39 And there's our Emissary Mar 29 19:21:41 *they look interested, but it’s Witts whose attention is most caught* Mar 29 19:21:45 * Morgan sighs quietly Mar 29 19:21:47 She’s small! Are they all small? Mar 29 19:21:49 No, not at all Mar 29 19:24:37 *To Morgan’s eye, Claudia looks protective* Mar 29 19:25:17 $we going to have a problem?$ Mar 29 19:25:59 $no$ Mar 29 19:26:45 $Alright$ Mar 29 19:28:16 * Molly is now known as Diana Mar 29 19:28:23 is she royalty? Mar 29 19:28:55 No, but she is the Queens Emissary... and the curator of their museum Mar 29 19:32:54 I’ve never met an Emissary before Mar 29 19:33:26 * Morgan offers his arm Mar 29 19:33:31 Come, I'll introduce you Mar 29 19:33:43 *he looks to Dekker* you can come too if you like Mar 29 19:38:43 *Dekker nods. Diana looks very proud to be on Morgan’s arm* Mar 29 19:39:18 * Morgan walks her over to Uinise Mar 29 19:39:35 I should warn you, she is very direct Mar 29 19:44:35 Like what? Mar 29 19:45:05 Its hard to describe... but if she doesn't like something, she says so... Mar 29 19:45:53 * Diana looks self-conscious “I’ll try not to be embarrassing” Mar 29 19:47:07 * Morgan pats her hand Mar 29 19:47:15 You'll be alright... Mar 29 19:48:02 *Dekker puts a hand on her upper arm. It’s almost paternal* You are not embarrassing. You are kind, interested, and full of spirit. Mar 29 19:49:51 * Morgan nods Mar 29 19:51:39 * Diana nods, smiling Mar 29 19:53:32 * Morgan looks to Uinise Mar 29 19:54:01 Uinise... may I present Lady Diana Dekker and Sir Mannfred Dekker... Lady Dekker, Sir Dekker, this is Uinise, Emissary to the Queen of Capperlucia Mar 29 19:55:45 *Uinise smiles, and manages to make the appropriate introductory small talk* Mar 29 19:56:42 * Morgan watches them talking before looking around Mar 29 19:57:08 *Molly is watching him once more* Mar 29 19:57:29 [alright?] Mar 29 19:59:34 [yes, just enjoying the sight of you] Mar 29 19:59:50 * Morgan blushes Mar 29 20:01:18 *Molly smiles, drinking her drink and talking to Alice again Mar 29 20:03:19 * Morgan smiles, going back to listening to Diana and Uinise Mar 29 20:04:33 *Diana is responding that they’ve been married almost seven years, and no they have no children* Mar 29 20:06:38 * Morgan glances at Claudia Mar 29 20:07:34 *Claudia is watching DeeDee laugh with Edward and Mina* Mar 29 20:09:54 * Morgan glances toward Witts Mar 29 20:11:19 *Witts is now in a lively conversation with Potts and Heidi* Mar 29 20:19:38 * Morgan settles a little, just listening Mar 29 20:21:05 *Everyone seems to be alright, there’s lots of laughter from the others* Mar 29 20:22:17 * Morgan sips his drink Mar 29 20:22:36 *Christopher is quietly let in* Mar 29 20:26:42 Excuse me, I would like to see my uncle Mar 29 20:29:00 *They nod* Mar 29 20:29:48 * Morgan lets go of Diana's arm, walking to his uncle Mar 29 20:29:55 * Diana is now known as Christopher Mar 29 20:30:12 * Christopher seems subdued “Good evening, dear boy” Mar 29 20:31:15 * Morgan hugs him Mar 29 20:32:16 * Christopher hugs him back “I’m sorry I’ve made your party tense” Mar 29 20:32:36 It was going to be anyway... it just started a little earlier than planned Mar 29 20:33:53 * Christopher nods Mar 29 20:34:06 How have you all been? Mar 29 20:34:19 * Morgan nods, letting him go Mar 29 20:34:44 We're good in the main... I had a falling out with father that we're not -entirely- past... but it is what it is Mar 29 20:35:07 * Christopher nods “He’s a complicated man” Mar 29 20:36:23 Some things are hard to accept, thats all. Would you like a drink? Mar 29 20:37:09 * Christopher nods Mar 29 20:37:26 I would. Are your children enjoying their new home? Mar 29 20:37:44 * Morgan nods, moving to get him a drink Mar 29 20:37:52 They are... the lake in particular Mar 29 20:38:57 * Christopher nods Mar 29 20:39:11 I would like a tour when you can Mar 29 20:39:19 * Morgan nods Mar 29 20:39:47 Of course... its not so big as Sudlachenburg, but... its nice, I think Mar 29 20:39:55 * Christopher nods Mar 29 20:40:14 Die Dauerhaftigkeit is very large Mar 29 20:41:21 * Morgan nods Mar 29 20:41:24 It is Mar 29 20:44:49 I thought if it is not a trouble, I might come to Sudlachenburg for a few weeks with you Mar 29 20:45:40 I'm sure mother would love to have you there Mar 29 20:46:34 I haven’t mentioned it to her yet Mar 29 20:46:41 * Morgan nods Mar 29 20:46:44 Is everything alright? Mar 29 20:48:35 * Christopher nods Mar 29 20:49:34 I have missed you all. Foxcroft has felt very empty since Mar 29 20:50:22 * Morgan nods sadly Mar 29 20:50:31 I'm rather thinking the same will be the case here... Mar 29 20:51:03 * Christopher nods Mar 29 20:51:53 Your boys will keep you busy Mar 29 20:52:16 * Morgan nods Mar 29 20:52:19 No doubt Mar 29 20:54:24 How is Florrie? Mar 29 20:54:41 * Morgan smiles Mar 29 20:54:56 She is well... she and Edward are getting along wonderfully Mar 29 20:55:38 * Christopher smiles Mar 29 20:55:50 That is wonderful Mar 29 20:56:27 * Morgan nods Mar 29 20:56:37 Its not without its challenges of course Mar 29 20:57:16 * Christopher nods, smiling Mar 29 20:57:26 Much in life is the same Mar 29 20:57:55 * Morgan nods Mar 29 20:57:59 Isn't it just Mar 29 20:59:18 * Christopher nods. Verity sees her brother, and comes over to hug him Mar 29 21:01:38 * Morgan smiles, watching them Mar 29 21:02:22 *They look as pleased to see each other as he and Edward now are* Mar 29 21:02:57 * Morgan smiles, quietly excusing himself and moving toward his father Mar 29 21:04:00 * Christopher is now known as Adalbrecht Mar 29 21:04:26 * Adalbrecht is looking at the remaining books left behind by Dekker Mar 29 21:04:42 My lord... Mar 29 21:05:59 * Adalbrecht looks to him Mar 29 21:06:13 yes? Mar 29 21:06:22 * Morgan speaks quietly Mar 29 21:06:34 Has uncle Christopher spoken to you? Mar 29 21:06:44 No, he hasn’t Mar 29 21:07:08 * Morgan nods Mar 29 21:07:27 Between you and I, he is lonely... he would like to come with us and stay a few weeks in Sudlachenburg Mar 29 21:07:36 * Adalbrecht smiles Mar 29 21:07:47 Your Mother will be extremely happy Mar 29 21:07:51 * Morgan nods Mar 29 21:08:12 I thought perhaps you might like to think of a reason to invite him, rather than him have to ask... Mar 29 21:10:17 Maybe he would like to attend Mattias’ christening? Mar 29 21:10:29 * Morgan nods Mar 29 21:10:39 I have no doubt of that... he's going to love that little boy Mar 29 21:10:58 * Adalbrecht nods Mar 29 21:11:10 He is a handsome baby Mar 29 21:11:27 Hardly surprising really Mar 29 21:12:45 * Adalbrecht nods “Koertigs make beautiful children” Mar 29 21:13:18 * Morgan nods Mar 29 21:13:22 We do rather Mar 29 21:14:56 I wonder where they have gotten to... Mar 29 21:15:05 I dread to think Mar 29 21:15:25 Maybe they're tucking away the money Yensid gave Holzheim Mar 29 21:16:54 why has Yensid given him money? Mar 29 21:17:35 I had some things that I asked Yensid to sell... we agreed that a portion of it should go to the orphanage Mar 29 21:18:14 * Adalbrecht smiles Mar 29 21:18:20 Very good Mar 29 21:19:15 There's something I would like your input on in a few days... once things are a little more settled... for the Grafdom Mar 29 21:19:53 * Adalbrecht nods Mar 29 21:20:29 We have time to talk once the baptism is over Mar 29 21:20:43 * Morgan nods Mar 29 21:21:01 I'll go and hurry up Jarvie and Holzheim Mar 29 21:21:40 * Adalbrecht nods Mar 29 21:22:25 * Morgan nods, excusing himself to go find them Mar 29 21:26:00 *He finds them in the corridor coming towards the stairs. He’s carrying the baby in a wicker basket like Sascha had made for Jana* Mar 29 21:26:28 Ah, there you are Mar 29 21:27:29 * Adalbrecht is now known as Jarvie Mar 29 21:27:52 Sorry, Mattias wouldn’t be left Mar 29 21:28:01 * Morgan nods Mar 29 21:28:20 Well, the others can lump it Mar 29 21:29:23 Grendlik: He likes to be with us, and us with his Mar 29 21:29:27 him* Mar 29 21:29:53 * Morgan nods Mar 29 21:30:01 Jana was the same for a good while Mar 29 21:31:05 I’m trying to wean him to a wet nurse, but he’s not doing it Mar 29 21:31:21 Could be a challenge then Mar 29 21:32:58 * Jarvie nods Mar 29 21:33:15 Grendlik: He’s half and half now Mar 29 21:33:51 * Morgan nods, looking at the basket Mar 29 21:34:01 He'll let it happen when its time Mar 29 21:37:29 *He is still so small. When Morgan last saw the now-seven week old, he was months off Molly falling pregnant, as far as he knew. Now his own child is growing and thriving in her belly, soon to be here in this house and also so tiny* Mar 29 21:38:36 He's a handsome little man Mar 29 21:41:06 * Jarvie nods Mar 29 21:41:33 Grendlik looks lovingly at his son: With Jarvie as his mother I knew he would be Mar 29 21:41:57 * Morgan glances at Jarvie before making a retching noise Mar 29 21:42:30 * Jarvie punches his arm Mar 29 21:42:56 * Morgan chuckles Mar 29 21:43:20 Don't suppose you fancy inviting uncle Christopher to the baptism? Mar 29 21:44:37 * Jarvie shrugs “We just assumed he’d come too?” Mar 29 21:45:59 I don't think he's assumed that at all Mar 29 21:46:16 It gives him a reason to stay a while... Mar 29 21:47:20 Why would he want to? He’s single, child free, he can go anywhere and do whatever he wants Mar 29 21:48:05 He's lonely I think... Mar 29 21:49:46 * Jarvie and Grendlik nod Mar 29 21:51:03 Thank you Mar 29 21:52:25 Is dinner ready? I’m starving Mar 29 21:52:36 I don't imagine it'll be long Mar 29 21:53:47 Good. New house by the way Mar 29 21:54:17 * Morgan nods, moving back toward the drawing room Mar 29 21:54:19 I like it Mar 29 21:54:25 Bit of a squeeze this week though Mar 29 21:55:28 We’re staying in a room in the nursery, so I know Mar 29 21:55:47 * Morgan nods Mar 29 21:55:55 We've had to commandeer one of the staff cottages as well Mar 29 21:55:59 Grendlik smiles: The rabbits on the wall seem to be watching us. Mar 29 21:56:48 * Morgan nods Mar 29 21:56:55 We'll get around to that... Mar 29 21:59:26 * Jarvie nods, She heads down the stairs unencumbered, but Grendlik carries the basket very carefully Mar 29 22:00:01 Yensid got the money to you for the orphanage? Mar 29 22:03:07 *Grendlik nods* It was generous of him Mar 29 22:04:03 I see... Mar 29 22:05:00 I didn’t think of him as a charity type Mar 29 22:05:35 He's not Mar 29 22:07:19 * Jarvie nods. They get to the bottom of the stairs Mar 29 22:08:55 How are you all doing? Mar 29 22:09:29 * Morgan nods Mar 29 22:09:31 Mostly well Mar 29 22:10:26 Grendlik: What about your sons? Mar 29 22:10:34 * Morgan smiles Mar 29 22:10:50 Varick loves it here... and he's really thrown himself into the role of big brother Mar 29 22:12:53 Grendlik nods: I’ve been looking forward to showing Mattias to him Mar 29 22:13:07 Oh? Mar 29 22:14:56 G: He told me he was eager to have babies around Mar 29 22:15:05 * Morgan nods Mar 29 22:15:18 He does like having Emil... but he will love this little one Mar 29 22:17:21 *Grendlik nods proudly* Mar 29 22:19:33 How is Edward and his daughter, and all of that? Mar 29 22:21:11 They're getting along wonderfully... things with Mina are still very tense... Mar 29 22:23:57 * Jarvie nods Mar 29 22:24:10 Expected that Mar 29 22:24:55 yeah... there's been a lot of shouting... I'm just hoping the appearance of Edwards friends doesn't rock the boat, so to speak Mar 29 22:26:43 * Jarvie nods “They’re not the ones I’d pick for support” Mar 29 22:27:17 No... and they're all angry he didn't tell them Mar 29 22:29:21 Grendlik: I can understand them being angry about it, that’s not what you want from your friends Mar 29 22:30:21 No... but he was trying to protect his wife and if any of them kept a Paramore more than ten minutes they might understand that Mar 29 22:33:20 So it’s a bit of a shit show in there? Mar 29 22:33:29 It wasn't when I left... Mar 29 22:33:58 * Jarvie nods Mar 29 22:34:07 Alright Mar 29 22:34:30 * Morgan squares his shoulders slightly before opening the door and letting them in Mar 29 22:36:28 *There’s lots of excitement over the baby, but Diana and Mina are the ones holding back. Everyone else who hasn’t yet seen the baby has come close to look Mar 29 22:36:36 * Jarvie is now known as Molly Mar 29 22:37:00 * Molly glances at Morgan over the basket, smiling a little Mar 29 22:37:17 * Morgan smiles before looking around Mar 29 22:39:56 *Inga and Heinzharold are cooing over the baby, and share their own secretive smiles* Mar 29 22:40:31 * Morgan wanders over to Mina and Diana Mar 29 22:40:34 ladies... Mar 29 22:41:42 *Both smile at him* Mar 29 22:43:32 I don't know about you, but I'm quite looking forward to eating... Mar 29 22:44:55 *Mina nods* it’s nearly eight Mar 29 22:45:21 * Morgan nods Mar 29 22:47:28 *the door opens again* Mar 29 22:47:48 * Morgan looks Mar 29 22:48:31 *Emmilene comes in, escorted by Dresden. She looks quite out of place even in her Sunday Best* Mar 29 22:48:53 * Morgan grins, immediately going to her and hugging her Mar 29 22:49:43 * Molly is now known as Emmilene Mar 29 22:49:55 I’m sorry, I got lost Mar 29 22:51:34 Don't worry, I'm just glad you're here Mar 29 22:53:13 * Emmilene nods, looking around, then spots Heinzharold. She looks elated “There he is!” Mar 29 22:53:29 * Morgan takes her over to HeinzHarold Mar 29 22:56:09 *Heinzharold looks happy too* Hey Ma, I’m home! *she hugs him very hard before pinching both his cheeks* I missed your sweet little face! Mar 29 22:57:52 $and little berries and bumhole$ Mar 29 22:57:59 * Morgan saunters toward Molly Mar 29 22:58:55 *HH is too busy with his Ma to notice it, but he sees Claudia smirking* Mar 29 22:59:51 * Morgan murmurs to Molly Mar 29 22:59:55 This is exhausting Mar 29 23:00:01 * Emmilene is now known as Molly Mar 29 23:01:05 * Molly takes his hand, smiling fondly, and whispers back “Not as exhausting as what I’d rather be doing with you...” Mar 29 23:01:18 * Morgan blushes Mar 29 23:01:19 Behave Mar 29 23:02:55 * Molly shakes her head “Nuh uh, but I will try to keep it to a minimum for you” Mar 29 23:03:21 * Morgan nods Mar 29 23:03:38 Matthias is cute isn't he Mar 29 23:04:34 * Molly nods, smiling “So cute! He makes me broody” Mar 29 23:05:19 well... -thats- pointless Mar 29 23:08:26 * Molly just watches him a long moment with a suggestive smile “I am saying no more, at your request” Mar 29 23:09:21 * Morgan nods a little, sipping his drink Mar 29 23:11:01 *Mondel comes in and announces dinner Mar 29 23:11:23 [I wonder where Ruth is] Mar 29 23:12:29 [I will ask if you wish?] Mar 29 23:12:53 [best had] Mar 29 23:12:55 *Everyone looks expectantly at their host to lead the way* Mar 29 23:13:03 * Morgan starts leading Molly to the dining room Mar 29 23:14:02 * Molly smiles at him Mar 29 23:14:17 Your Excellency is most obliging Mar 29 23:15:31 Jarvies hungry, I daren't be the one standing between her and food Mar 29 23:16:11 nothing comes between a nursing mother and a meal? Mar 29 23:16:47 I think its just Jarvie to be honest Mar 29 23:17:49 * Molly giggles Mar 29 23:19:01 You might be right Mar 29 23:19:22 * Morgan nods, moving to stand at the head of the table Mar 29 23:23:17 *The places all have little name cards, written in Molly’s hand, like when she was just a housekeeper, far from being seated at the head of the table. With his immediate and wider family, as well as lots of guests, he is hosting in his own home with his wife and the mother of his children beside him. But alongside the joy of that, there’s a pang of pain that this was never something he did with Dietlinde, nor could he have done* Mar 29 23:23:58 * Morgan waits a few moments before seating Molly, indicating the others to take their seats as he does so Mar 29 23:26:41 *Alice is sat beside Molly. Heidi is next to Morgan on the other side as the highest ranking, with Verity and Adalbrecht next to them. HH and Inga are next to Alice Mar 29 23:27:16 * Morgan nods to Mondel to begin serving Mar 29 23:30:29 *This all goes very smoothly, the staff know Dekker and Edward’s friends. The only difficulty is Diana being a bit bossy and as if she is the lady of the house again Mar 29 23:31:49 * Morgan looks at her, speaking gently Mar 29 23:31:52 Diana... Mar 29 23:32:25 *Diana looks down the table to her* Yes, your Excellency? Mar 29 23:33:06 Relax and let us take care of everything... you're a guest, you don't have to work at anything. Mar 29 23:34:22 D: But I don’t like this much salt in my soup, they know that Mar 29 23:34:42 *this does make the table turn quieter* Mar 29 23:35:59 Okay, we'll have it fixed, its not a problem Mar 29 23:36:29 * Morgan looks to Mondel Mar 29 23:36:41 See to that, would you? Mar 29 23:38:11 *Mondel bows, taking it away* Mar 29 23:38:46 [Oh That is displeasing] Mar 29 23:38:57 [It happens] Mar 29 23:40:05 [it’s impolite] Mar 29 23:40:26 Any time the food isn't right, which to be fair isn't often, I'm forced to think about what was the worst meal I've ever eaten Mar 29 23:40:32 [getting the soup wrong?] Mar 29 23:41:24 *HH starts retching a little* Mar 29 23:42:23 [speaking to the staff as if she’s still their mistress, and criticising the food like that] Mar 29 23:45:14 [I think its worth remembering she's not used to this. A gentle reminder will do, I expect] Mar 29 23:46:08 [I will speak to her afterwards if it is needed] Mar 29 23:46:32 [Probably the perfect person to] Mar 29 23:47:02 * Molly smiles at him briefly as the others all chat [me, perfect?] Mar 29 23:48:00 * Morgan smiles a little, sipping his drink Mar 29 23:54:25 *the rest of the meal passes without incident, though Diana does seem to be watching everything that the staff are doing with a little disapproval. Aside from that, it’s quite enjoyable, between Heidi, Molly, and HH, Morgan is spared having to lead any of the conversation after telling them about the chicken porridge. The food is good, and all too soon everyone has finished eating Mar 29 23:54:49 [I think that makes it time for me to take the ladies next door] Mar 29 23:55:17 [I rather think so my love] Mar 29 23:57:45 * Molly stands. The fabric catches so he gets a nice view of her new shape, and the memory of her naked with the tan line up the middle of her belly Mar 29 23:58:00 “Ladies, shall we go through?” Mar 29 23:58:46 *the ladies all stand*