**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Mar 31 00:34:57 2024 Mar 31 00:34:57 * David has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 31 00:51:15 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 31 11:06:17 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 31 13:14:04 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 31 21:13:54 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 31 21:20:38 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 31 21:22:20 Aye, another glass then I'll retire... once I'm sure they all have Mar 31 21:22:20 *this is what they do. when it’s done, everyone voices the plan to go to the women, though Edward is held back by Potts Mar 31 21:22:20 * Morgan ushers the others out, lingering just outside the door Mar 31 21:22:20 *The conversation within is too quiet Mar 31 21:22:20 * Morgan waits for Edward Mar 31 21:22:24 *it’s about ten minutes later than they come out* Mar 31 21:22:26 * Morgan looks toward them Mar 31 21:22:28 *they look at ease again * Mar 31 21:22:30 * Morgan nods slightly to himself Mar 31 21:22:32 Potts: *he inclines his head to Morgan* I think I’ll go to Casa Di Bachelors now. Good night, your Excellency Mar 31 21:22:33 * Morgan inclines his head Mar 31 21:25:25 * Molly is now known as Edward Mar 31 21:25:36 * Edward watches Potts go Mar 31 21:26:03 * Morgan does likewise before looking to his brother Mar 31 21:26:09 How did that go?? Mar 31 21:26:23 * Edward nods Mar 31 21:26:31 We are okay Mar 31 21:26:50 * Morgan nods Mar 31 21:26:58 Good. Mar 31 21:27:25 * Edward nods Mar 31 21:27:52 I am apparently an asshole, and an idiot, mind you Mar 31 21:28:24 I can see an argument for both points of view... Mar 31 21:29:43 That I’m and asshole or an idiot? Mar 31 21:30:05 I actually meant yours and his but... Mar 31 21:34:18 * Edward nods Mar 31 21:34:42 One more drink before we retrieve our wives? Mar 31 21:34:50 * Morgan nods Mar 31 21:34:58 sure Mar 31 21:35:59 * Edward heads back in, pouring for them both Mar 31 21:36:25 he berated me soundly for relying on the Vaticine method Mar 31 21:36:30 * Morgan sits in one of the comfortable chairs Mar 31 21:36:54 I once locked a stable door after the horse had bolted too... Mar 31 21:38:34 * Edward nods, handing him a drink before sitting Mar 31 21:38:44 * Morgan thanks him, sipping it Mar 31 21:39:04 I wouldn’t have been, had I known Mar 31 21:39:27 * Morgan nods Mar 31 21:39:48 Was he angry that you hadn't trusted them not to treat Mina differently? Mar 31 21:41:21 He understands my fear, but thinks I was unfair Mar 31 21:41:58 * Morgan nods Mar 31 21:42:09 Easy to say when the situation has not come to pass... Mar 31 21:46:30 * Edward nods Mar 31 21:46:59 Protecting Mimi from the additional consequences of my actions was important Mar 31 21:47:30 * Morgan nods Mar 31 21:47:51 But in their view, there would not have been any... its a difficult thing to gauge Mar 31 21:48:43 * Edward nods Mar 31 21:49:25 They will understand better when they have wives. I am told Witts find Uinise very attractive Mar 31 21:49:33 Thats a shame Mar 31 21:53:48 She is unwed Mar 31 21:54:15 Diplomatic complications aside... she will not be interested in him Mar 31 21:54:40 Why not? he is a good man, a little quiet, I admit Mar 31 21:55:09 I know that. I will tell you, but I need you to remember her culture is completely different to our own... Mar 31 21:55:27 * Edward nods, sipping his drink Mar 31 21:55:43 She will be as interested in him as you are... Mar 31 21:56:03 She isn’t attracted to men? Mar 31 21:56:12 Not even a little bit Mar 31 21:56:30 * Edward nods slowly Mar 31 21:56:42 Is she attracted to women? Mar 31 21:57:01 Yes, she is. Mar 31 21:57:27 * Edward nods again Mar 31 21:58:02 that explains why she is joined at the hip with Claudia Mar 31 21:59:06 Claudia is her protector while she is away from Capperlucia... Mar 31 21:59:59 who Uinise is attracted to? Mar 31 22:01:09 * Morgan sips his whiskey, watching Edward Mar 31 22:01:23 Hard not to be... she is, despite her best efforts, quite beautiful Mar 31 22:03:54 I haven’t considered it, I have never understood what DeeDee sees in her Mar 31 22:04:13 Ah, well... Mar 31 22:05:03 is she still attracted to him? Mar 31 22:05:10 * Morgan nods Mar 31 22:05:17 She'll never do anything about it, mind Mar 31 22:07:46 Perhaps that would help them both get over it Mar 31 22:08:13 No... Mar 31 22:09:05 He is seeing Petra, but I wouldn’t expect a wedding invitation Mar 31 22:09:20 No, I wouldn't have thought that would be on the horizon Mar 31 22:10:37 They get on well and they both find the arrangement suits. He is going to meet her again after the baptism Mar 31 22:11:13 * Morgan watches him for a moment Mar 31 22:11:19 I want you to find a different route home Mar 31 22:12:11 are you worried about supernatural dangers? Mar 31 22:12:41 yes. Mar 31 22:13:00 I thought you dealt with the schneeskald Mar 31 22:13:47 It would be foolish to think that all of them... I've dealt with them twice now... and they were not the only thing we faced on our way to Graben Mar 31 22:14:31 It will delay me to go any other way Mar 31 22:14:55 It will delay you longer if you run into some of the things I have Mar 31 22:15:34 * Edward grudgingly say Mar 31 22:15:40 Alright, for you. Mar 31 22:15:47 * Morgan looks touched Mar 31 22:16:06 Let me do some enquiring... Mar 31 22:17:24 * Edward nods, sipping his drink Mar 31 22:19:34 Perhaps I can impose upon DeeDee to accompany you Mar 31 22:20:04 Given the timing, I think his presence will be a hinderance Mar 31 22:20:50 Cant get her pregnant if you've been eaten by the schneeskald Mar 31 22:21:25 * Edward smiles slightly, raising his glass in a mock salute Mar 31 22:21:34 Too true, brother, too true Mar 31 22:22:01 * Morgan sips his drink Mar 31 22:23:31 You weren't planning to swive her in the carriage... Mar 31 22:24:07 I might have been. I hear it is a family pastime. Mar 31 22:24:14 * Morgan blushes Mar 31 22:26:20 Why are -you- blushing? Mar 31 22:27:45 nothing... nothing... Mar 31 22:28:55 * Edward watches him “No, I was not planning to swivel her in the carriage, but there’s much to be said for foreplay and anticipation” Mar 31 22:29:25 I'm sure DeeDee would happily ride to keep an eye out Mar 31 22:29:54 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:30:10 As good friends should Mar 31 22:30:37 * Morgan nods Mar 31 22:30:55 Which wouldn't interfere with your anticipation Mar 31 22:31:02 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:31:08 Alright, he can come Mar 31 22:31:18 No no, thats your job Mar 31 22:31:22 * Morgan frowns a little Mar 31 22:32:17 * Edward snorts, then laughs Mar 31 22:32:36 I will do my duty to the succession, of course Mar 31 22:33:11 I have advised father to, lets say, pack it in... Mar 31 22:33:37 His succession is already sorted though *Edward smirks* Mar 31 22:34:21 You're only saying that because you didn't see him acting like a teenager with mother at the shadow fayre... Mar 31 22:35:22 Yes I did, and yes, I am still wishing I did not Mar 31 22:35:39 * Morgan chuckles Mar 31 22:36:00 I was referring to his making his disappointment with how Florrie came to be obvious... Mar 31 22:36:08 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:36:55 We are all disappointed by the unplanned pregnancy, but I adore my daughter and I am glad it happened Mar 31 22:37:06 * Morgan nods Mar 31 22:37:37 It serves no-one wearing that disappointment like a pin on display... I think he has taken it to heart Mar 31 22:38:54 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:39:37 It would be easier if he could let it go Mar 31 22:40:14 I reminded him of what it cost all of us last time... and how much less an issue this is Mar 31 22:42:17 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:42:53 Will you need to stay away tomorrow? Mar 31 22:43:16 I don't know. We'll see Mar 31 22:44:21 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:44:30 I want Mother and Molly there Mar 31 22:44:48 Why? Mother, I understand but... Molly? Mar 31 22:45:31 Molly has a way with Father Mar 31 22:45:56 * Morgan sighs a little Mar 31 22:45:58 Yes, she does Mar 31 22:46:10 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:47:16 You can come with her if you wish Mar 31 22:47:34 * Morgan nods Mar 31 22:47:48 Florrie wasn't terribly happy with me for last time Mar 31 22:48:10 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:48:27 She couldn’t understand why you weren’t there Mar 31 22:50:58 * Morgan nods Mar 31 22:51:06 There's no way to explain it to her Mar 31 22:51:25 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:52:23 How does is feel having Dekker here? Mar 31 22:52:52 I think... everyone forgets this is not their home any longer Mar 31 22:54:08 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:54:27 We’ve all been here at one time or another Mar 31 22:55:00 * Morgan nods Mar 31 22:55:03 yes... it shows Mar 31 22:55:38 Do you want me to have a word? Mar 31 22:55:53 It might be an idea Mar 31 22:56:41 * Edward nods Mar 31 22:57:56 Father asked if we were going to tell you and Mina about Molly with child Mar 31 22:58:22 what did you say? Mar 31 22:58:55 Well, I didnt tell him you already know Mar 31 23:01:59 I will inform Mina we are to act surprised. I assume you’ll be telling us all as soon as she quickens? Mar 31 23:02:21 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:02:27 That is the plan Mar 31 23:03:11 It shouldn’t be long? Mar 31 23:03:37 Realistically, any day Mar 31 23:03:51 * Edward nods Mar 31 23:04:39 I hope it happens soon, it must be preoccupying you both Mar 31 23:04:45 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:04:47 It is Mar 31 23:05:17 Did you squeeze in some wooing? Mar 31 23:06:20 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:06:43 I did. Absolutely worth doing. I'd have done it anyway, but... I'm a little out of my depth here Mar 31 23:07:18 howso? Mar 31 23:07:48 You were always much more politically and socially minded Mar 31 23:08:15 Here with the guests, not here with your wife and wooing her... Mar 31 23:08:34 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:08:37 Yes, exactly Mar 31 23:09:13 You are doing a satisfactory job Mar 31 23:09:49 * Morgan smiles a little Mar 31 23:09:51 I'll suffice Mar 31 23:11:13 * Edward nods Mar 31 23:12:14 Speaking of which, I should let you take your wife up to bed Mar 31 23:12:34 * Morgan nods, finishing his drink Mar 31 23:12:42 I'm going for a walk with father in the morning Mar 31 23:14:17 * Edward nods Mar 31 23:14:34 Father and mornings do not often mix well Mar 31 23:15:29 No. But since he has volunteered to share a room with mother so we don't have to ask a noble to sleep in the staff housing, he'll be up when she is Mar 31 23:16:04 * Edward chuckles Mar 31 23:16:10 Such a hard sacrifice Mar 31 23:16:36 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:16:46 I even managed to look ashamed when he had to come up with the idea Mar 31 23:17:47 * Edward chuckles Mar 31 23:18:18 I had better not hear a single noise from their room, or I’ll be coming to yours Mar 31 23:18:34 I wouldn't, the noises will be significantly louder Mar 31 23:18:42 * Morgan puts his glass down, standing Mar 31 23:18:49 Don't stay up too late Mar 31 23:19:12 * Edward finishes his drink Mar 31 23:19:21 I’m coming for my wife now anyway Mar 31 23:19:36 Oh, that explains why you were sat that way Mar 31 23:20:27 * Edward laughs Mar 31 23:21:06 You should take your dirty mind to your wife. Mar 31 23:21:29 * Morgan nods, patting his shoulder before leaving to find Molly Mar 31 23:22:29 * Edward follows along. As they get there, DeeDee is coming out. He looks a little unsettled, but still inclines his head Mar 31 23:22:53 * Morgan stops, looking at him Mar 31 23:22:56 What's wrong DeeDee? Mar 31 23:23:53 *DeeDee shakes his head* Nothing to worry about. If you’ll excuse me? Mar 31 23:24:25 * Morgan motions at Edward to carry on before looking at DeeDee Mar 31 23:24:29 Come on, my office Mar 31 23:25:08 *DeeDee shakes his head* Thank you, no. I need to be outside. Mar 31 23:25:16 Outside it is then Mar 31 23:25:53 *He hears Molly say to Edward disappointedly* Oh, no Morgan? Mar 31 23:26:25 *DeeDee nods briefly, taking the nearest exit* Mar 31 23:26:36 * Morgan follows him Mar 31 23:26:43 [I'll be with you in a moment my love] Mar 31 23:27:20 [Alright, my love. Where are you?] Mar 31 23:27:35 [just outside, talking to DeeDee] Mar 31 23:28:39 [Is he upset?] Mar 31 23:28:47 [somethings not right with him] Mar 31 23:28:55 * Edward is now known as DeeDee Mar 31 23:29:07 * DeeDee immediately lights up the pipe Mar 31 23:29:26 [oh... I think maybe it’s Hildegarde?] Mar 31 23:29:36 Having trouble with Hildegarde? Mar 31 23:30:05 * DeeDee draws on it, holding before exhaling Mar 31 23:30:14 The pregnant lady... Mar 31 23:30:18 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:31:16 * DeeDee looks up at the sky Mar 31 23:31:43 I wasn’t expecting it. Sorry. Mar 31 23:31:52 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 31 23:32:08 I should've thought to warn you. Mar 31 23:32:14 * Morgan sits on the grass Mar 31 23:33:05 * DeeDee does likewise, taking more tobacco before offering it over Mar 31 23:33:12 No, thank you Mar 31 23:33:27 Sure? it’s milder than the last Mar 31 23:33:42 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 31 23:34:07 I've no need for it at the moment Mar 31 23:34:14 * DeeDee nods Mar 31 23:37:26 I think it might be worth you talking to Molly again... and maybe doctor Rosenkrantz Mar 31 23:38:42 * DeeDee nods “I will. I’m going to be okay” Mar 31 23:39:04 Yes, you are. Mar 31 23:39:18 * Morgan looks up at the stars Mar 31 23:39:43 I might ask Uinise to talk to you... the Capperlucians are -way- more knowledgable about pregnancy than we are Mar 31 23:40:00 you don’t need to keep a watch on me Mar 31 23:40:16 * Morgan leans back a little, turning his head to look at DeeDee Mar 31 23:40:53 I'm not. I'm trying to help someone who understands the way horrors affect me... I'm trying to help my -friend- Mar 31 23:42:45 * DeeDee nods “I appreciate it, but I don’t need you to stay, your wife looks tired” Mar 31 23:44:16 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:44:22 Dealing with Edward will do that to a person Mar 31 23:44:36 * DeeDee laughs Mar 31 23:44:39 Always Mar 31 23:44:40 * Morgan gets up Mar 31 23:44:53 We're introducing my father to Florrie tomorrow... Edward might need your support Mar 31 23:46:05 * DeeDee nods Mar 31 23:46:18 I will be available Mar 31 23:46:23 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:46:44 By the way... I'll need you to postpone your engagement to escort Edward and Mina home Mar 31 23:48:37 * DeeDee nods Mar 31 23:48:48 Of course I will Mar 31 23:49:02 I've not told him why, exactly Mar 31 23:50:03 * DeeDee nods, taking more tobacco Mar 31 23:51:18 * Morgan watches him for a moment Mar 31 23:51:27 If you have trouble overnight, come find me please Mar 31 23:51:51 * DeeDee nods Mar 31 23:51:56 I appreciate it Mar 31 23:52:09 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:52:15 Failing that, I'll see you in the morning Mar 31 23:52:32 * DeeDee nods Mar 31 23:52:37 Good night Mar 31 23:52:55 * Morgan bends a little, squeezing the mans shoulder before going inside to find Molly Mar 31 23:53:56 * DeeDee is now known as Molly Mar 31 23:54:39 * Molly is sat with Alice, Mina, Uinise, and Claudia, the first four chatting Mar 31 23:56:31 ladies... I think its time I retire Mar 31 23:56:59 C: $you good?$ Mar 31 23:57:22 $Yeah. A lot on my mind is all$ Mar 31 23:57:26 * Molly stands, smiling Mar 31 23:57:49 C: $whats wrong? need to talk?$ Mar 31 23:58:36 $No, my father meets Florrie tomorrow, and we need to talk about my abilities$ Mar 31 23:58:56 C: $ok, get some sleep$ Mar 31 23:59:08 * Morgan nods slightly, offering Molly his arm Mar 31 23:59:29 * Molly takes it, smiling and saying goodnight to everyone