**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Apr 4 00:31:33 2024 Apr 04 00:31:33 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 04 08:24:08 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 04 09:26:34 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 04 18:33:12 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 04 18:34:21 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 04 18:35:09 [Though I am entertaining a pleasant day dream of you and I going room to room to roll around on the beds to find them, so that makes it more enjoyable] Apr 04 18:35:09 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 04 18:35:09 [Walder wanted to talk to me... I'll probably do that while everyone is readying to meet Florrie] Apr 04 18:35:09 [That makes sense, my love. Don’t work too hard though, yes?] Apr 04 18:35:09 [I'll. Be fine love] Apr 04 18:35:11 [Good. I am going to be busy with my Mother after that to get the hall ready, and my dress is still not finished. I expect the Rosenkrantzs by three, and his Grace before dinner] Apr 04 18:35:15 [alright my love] Apr 04 18:35:17 [I’m sure you won’t be at a loss for company though!] Apr 04 18:35:19 [No, I imagine not] Apr 04 18:35:21 * Molly subtly strokes the inside of his arm as she’s fussing the cat, smiling with mischief as the others clap for the bird Apr 04 18:37:12 I can't believe how far he's come Apr 04 18:37:41 * Molly nods smiling [thats what she said] he really has Apr 04 18:38:15 Walder wants to talk to me... I thought I might do that while the rest of you get ready for the meeting... Apr 04 18:38:58 * Molly nods “Of course, my love. Where do you wish to meet us?” Apr 04 18:39:35 Shall I collect father and bring him once everyone is outside/ Apr 04 18:39:45 * Molly nods Apr 04 18:40:05 you wanted myself, Alice, Florrie, and Edward? Apr 04 18:40:24 I think perhaps mother as well... Apr 04 18:40:31 * Molly nods Apr 04 18:40:41 I will see to it Apr 04 18:40:47 * Morgan nods Apr 04 18:40:49 Thank you my love Apr 04 18:41:34 * Molly nods, taking the cat with a smile [I am at your service, your Excellency] Apr 04 18:42:00 * Morgan kisses her cheek gently before motioning to Walder to follow him Apr 04 18:42:49 * Molly is now known as Walder Apr 04 18:43:04 *The big groom does so* Apr 04 18:43:19 * Morgan leads him down to the games room Apr 04 18:43:23 You wanted to talk to me? Apr 04 18:44:33 * Walder nods, smiling “This is a beautiful house, milord, you’ve got rooms for things I’d never have thought to have a room for” Apr 04 18:44:52 * Morgan nods Apr 04 18:45:17 Its a bit smaller than I grew up in but... there's a room upstairs for art... just... art... its mad Apr 04 18:45:53 * Walder nods “It’s the one with the sofa in the middle. I got a bit lost last night” Apr 04 18:46:07 * Morgan nods Apr 04 18:46:20 I've ended up in a room without really understanding how I got there... Apr 04 18:46:35 in this house? Apr 04 18:46:53 * Morgan nods Apr 04 18:47:07 There's stairwells connecting the breakfast room to upstairs I think Apr 04 18:47:18 * Walder nods Apr 04 18:47:35 Sounds like a good idea to me, milord Apr 04 18:47:43 * Morgan nods Apr 04 18:47:46 Agreed Apr 04 18:48:06 There’s a few things I wanted to talk about Apr 04 18:48:37 * Morgan indicates one of the chairs before sitting down Apr 04 18:48:41 okay... Apr 04 18:48:45 * Walder sits Apr 04 18:48:59 We’ve got two more pairs of mirrors in our trunk Apr 04 18:49:13 Excellent, thank you Apr 04 18:49:25 But there’s a problem Apr 04 18:49:30 What? Apr 04 18:49:57 To make them, they have to be broken in water from a well that comes from the Sudlache Apr 04 18:50:13 Right... Apr 04 18:50:56 when we move here we won’t have that sort of well... *he nods a little* Should have started with that bit first. Apr 04 18:51:06 * Morgan smiles Apr 04 18:51:10 You're coming? Apr 04 18:51:16 * Walder nods Apr 04 18:51:23 If you’ll have us all Apr 04 18:51:44 * Morgan nods Apr 04 18:52:05 Of course... is it the well thats important, or water from the Sudlache? Apr 04 18:52:43 We don’t know, because mirrors are expensive, and it’d be wasting to try it Apr 04 18:53:18 I think we need to find out Apr 04 18:53:30 That’s the next problem Apr 04 18:53:38 Go on Apr 04 18:53:52 We’ve used the last mirrors up in the house Apr 04 18:54:01 We need to buy some Apr 04 18:54:14 * Walder nods Apr 04 18:54:20 reckon so, milord Apr 04 18:54:27 * Morgan nods Apr 04 18:54:59 Okay. A small one t start to find out if its the well or the water... no point buying a large one for it not to work Apr 04 18:55:07 * Walder nods Apr 04 18:55:42 Jacques will be happy to try it. That’s another thing Apr 04 18:56:11 Just full of good news today aren't you... go on Apr 04 18:56:32 Sorry, milord. Her Ladyship said if we were moving here Jacques wouldn’t have to work Apr 04 18:56:45 Yes... Apr 04 18:59:36 I wanted to know if that was still possible? I was hoping you’d have work for me to keep being a groom, and Theresa’s been dealing with all the accounts and things. James obviously has his job as a man of business. I think Elsie thought she might be able to be a helper with the children, though I have to say she’s not worried about a wage, and James wants to be supporting her anyway *Walder, it seems, has no idea about the three hundred a years Elsie i Apr 04 19:00:27 *is getting from the Order* Apr 04 19:02:02 Oh Walder... when I asked you to consider coming here, there was already a job waiting for you, and, once I became aware of your fondness of her, Theresa as well. I have two requests with regards to Jacques... Apr 04 19:02:17 Yes, milord? Apr 04 19:02:53 One, if we need new mirrors, assuming we can make them, I'd like him to help with that. Two... I would like him to take part with Varick in his learning. Apr 04 19:03:12 * Walder nods, smiling Apr 04 19:03:27 That was what Her Ladyship said she intended for him Apr 04 19:03:32 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:04:33 Part of that will involve him learning things like... how to work metal, use a forge, shoe a horse... but it will be for learning, not because we want him to work. Apr 04 19:06:15 * Walder nods “He can already shoe a horse and mend tack and bridles” Apr 04 19:06:30 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:07:03 Might ask him to show Varick Apr 04 19:07:11 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:07:25 Me and Jacques, we’re converting Apr 04 19:07:45 I suppose I expected that Apr 04 19:07:56 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:08:00 Maybe it's because I'm simple, milord, but I don't feel like it matters much now. Apr 04 19:09:18 We share a connection to the same got, the objectionist and Vaticine... we just disagree on how to worship. Its the connection thats important I think Apr 04 19:10:27 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:10:33 Theus knows what's in my heart. He knows I try to be a good man by the Holy Book, and his son didn't make either church himself. If God wanted us to go to a specific one, he'da had his son make it. He didn't, He gave us them Commandments. I figure so long as I live by them and do my best, He knows what I mean. Apr 04 19:10:56 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:11:00 I agree Apr 04 19:11:05 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:12:15 It matters to Theresa, and it makes things easier, so me and Elsie will get baptised, then we’ll have the weddings, and then the children will get baptised too Apr 04 19:12:48 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:13:10 Varick moves from Vaticine to Objectionist and Jacques moves the other way... Apr 04 19:14:02 * Walder nods, smiling Apr 04 19:14:16 Life’s full of little twists Apr 04 19:14:25 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:14:30 Thats gods own truth Apr 04 19:14:34 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:15:06 We’ve been talking about how we’ll just have the one house, if you’re alright with it, milord Apr 04 19:15:31 I don't understand Apr 04 19:16:02 Me, Theresa, James, Elsie, Jacques And Thomas, all in the same house Apr 04 19:16:27 You're all alright with that? I would have thought you and Theresa would want your own space.... Apr 04 19:17:07 * Walder shakes his head “We both love having them all there. When you’ve been lonely a long time it’s good to be surrounded” Apr 04 19:17:31 * Morgan nods solemnly Apr 04 19:17:34 Yes, it is Apr 04 19:18:41 But it’s your land, so we wanted to ask your opinion. We’ll be paying for it, James has got some money aside, then I’ll be paying him back for our half Apr 04 19:19:37 If that is what you all wish to do, I have no objection... I'd give it some more thought, though... you won't be far apart even if you have your own cottage... Apr 04 19:19:59 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:20:38 James might be away working quite often, then it’d be good to have Elsie and Thomas with us so we can help out Apr 04 19:20:48 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:20:50 Alright then Apr 04 19:22:55 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:23:12 I was wondering where it might go and when it could get started Apr 04 19:24:27 Well... Elsie and James have already said where they wanted the cottage, but it'd be worth making sure they still want it there... Apr 04 19:24:45 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:25:33 Best get the map then... was there anything else before we see to that? Apr 04 19:26:49 Just a few things... We need to go back to Innesbruck the day after tomorrow to get prepared for all the ceremonies on Saturday ((Wednesday)). Will you be coming to Innesbruck on Thursday or Friday? Apr 04 19:27:42 I'll have to let you know about that... Apr 04 19:28:04 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:28:44 I saw Heinrich and Heinzharold falling out last night, milord, is there anything I can do to help? Apr 04 19:28:54 * Morgan sighs Apr 04 19:29:04 I don't know, Walder. There's a fair bit of bad feeling there Apr 04 19:29:15 Do you know why? Apr 04 19:30:11 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:30:28 Heinrich and Inga were involved... Heinrich treated her very badly. Apr 04 19:31:26 That doesn’t seem like Heinrich, milord, he’s kind to Hildegarde and Rickon Apr 04 19:31:34 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:32:34 My cousin manipulated him. She was an awful person, and the catalyst for the way he behaved... but when the one you love has been hurt so badly, its very hard to forgive Apr 04 19:34:01 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:34:12 Not much we can do then, milord Apr 04 19:35:28 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 04 19:35:30 Sadly not Apr 04 19:37:18 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:38:10 what else was it... Is Karlsruhe here today? Elsie wanted to see him again about being Thomas’ god father Apr 04 19:38:43 I expect he's around somewhere Apr 04 19:40:32 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:40:44 Last one, milord. How are you? Apr 04 19:41:03 * Morgan looks surprised Apr 04 19:41:04 Me? Apr 04 19:42:19 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:44:39 Oh... I'm... I'm good. Apr 04 19:45:13 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:45:40 That’s good news, milord Apr 04 19:46:00 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:46:29 I'm busier than I anticipated, but on the whole I'm happy Apr 04 19:48:00 * Walder nods Apr 04 19:48:24 I’ve taken up a lot of time, I’ll let you get on, milord Apr 04 19:48:35 * Morgan smiles Apr 04 19:48:54 Itsbeen nice catching up... do you think I could impose upon you to look Aurora over? Apr 04 19:49:29 * Walder nods “I’ll go up there now” Apr 04 19:49:40 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:49:43 Thank you Walder Apr 04 19:50:07 * Walder gets up, inclining his head “I’ll let you know, milord” Apr 04 19:50:27 * Morgan nods, also standing, letting him go Apr 04 19:52:05 [I am done with Walder... are you ready for me to find my father?] Apr 04 19:54:15 [yes, my love, we’re out on the lawn] Apr 04 19:54:36 * Morgan draws himself up, going looking for his father Apr 04 19:57:07 *Adalbrecht is found in the room he and Verity share* Apr 04 19:57:30 My lord... Apr 04 19:58:27 * Walder is now known as Adalbrecht Apr 04 19:59:08 Morgan, I was just fetching these bulbs Christopher gave me yesterday Apr 04 19:59:36 * Morgan nods Apr 04 19:59:40 Good idea Apr 04 20:02:26 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 04 20:03:24 Are you ready? Apr 04 20:04:02 * Adalbrecht nods “Yes, I am” Apr 04 20:04:23 * Morgan nods Apr 04 20:04:24 Come on then Apr 04 20:04:43 * Adalbrecht pulls Morgan into a firm embrace a moment Apr 04 20:06:11 * Morgan immediately hugs his father Apr 04 20:07:27 * Adalbrecht holds him firmly before patting his back Apr 04 20:07:33 Are -you- ready? Apr 04 20:07:47 * Morgan sighs Apr 04 20:07:59 I don't know. But the time has come whether I'm ready for it or not Apr 04 20:08:08 * Adalbrecht nods Apr 04 20:08:10 It has Apr 04 20:09:19 * Morgan nods Apr 04 20:09:24 alright. Lets have this done Apr 04 20:09:57 * Adalbrecht nods, letting go and walking beside him Apr 04 20:10:29 How are you feeling about it? Apr 04 20:13:10 * Adalbrecht thinks about it Apr 04 20:13:18 Mixed Apr 04 20:13:35 Bit excited, a lot nervous? Apr 04 20:14:06 Cautious. Apr 04 20:14:23 Because? Apr 04 20:14:36 Because there is a pressure to get this right Apr 04 20:14:58 * Morgan nods Apr 04 20:15:16 Give her space, let her come to you... did Edward tell you how their first meeting went? Apr 04 20:18:57 No, he did not Apr 04 20:19:03 * Morgan smiles Apr 04 20:19:10 She hid from him and cried Apr 04 20:19:44 But it passed... they are very close now Apr 04 20:20:49 why did she hide? Apr 04 20:21:25 Keep it to yourself... she didn't like his beard... Apr 04 20:23:04 He had never suited facial hair, I do not think we can blame her Apr 04 20:23:30 * Morgan nods Apr 04 20:24:38 * Adalbrecht walks with him through the house. Staff are hard at work cleaning and polishing ready for tomorrow Apr 04 20:25:10 I didn't't think it possible for me to be more impressed with my staff than I already was... Apr 04 20:27:44 * Adalbrecht looks around, noticing them “Oh yes, very good” Apr 04 20:28:00 * Morgan smiles, squeezing his fathers shoulder Apr 04 20:30:19 * Adalbrecht nods, still following him Apr 04 20:30:43 * Morgan leads him outside, looking round before heading for the others Apr 04 20:32:18 *Edward has Florrie on his shoulders, and he’s chuckling. Alice, Verity, and Molly are all stood watching. Adalbrecht slows momentarily, looking at them. He looks like he’s had the wind taken from his sails Apr 04 20:32:33 * Morgan stops still a moment Apr 04 20:32:46 With no judgement at all... would you like a hug? Apr 04 20:34:19 * Adalbrecht shakes his head “No, let us press on” Apr 04 20:34:35 * Morgan nods, setting off again Apr 04 20:34:47 The offer is there should you change your mind. It happens a lot round here Apr 04 20:35:02 * Adalbrecht nods “I’m sure it does” Apr 04 20:35:15 [is everything alright?] Apr 04 20:35:34 [He's just laid eyes on her... he's having a hard time I think, but he is being... my father] Apr 04 20:35:53 [did we expect otherwise?] Apr 04 20:36:09 [No, we didn't] Apr 04 20:36:46 *Edward takes Florrie down, putting her on his hip. All eyes except Florrie’s are on Adalbrecht. Edward looks protective of his daughter, but resolute Apr 04 20:37:16 * Morgan speaks quietly to his father Apr 04 20:37:27 I think you should spend some time talking to Alice... we have a lot in common Apr 04 20:38:58 * Adalbrecht nods. He goes to where the women are. Molly watches Morgan [what do you need, my love?] Apr 04 20:39:40 * Morgan moves to Edward, patting his arm Apr 04 20:39:49 [we just need to carry on I think] Apr 04 20:39:55 Hello sweetheart Apr 04 20:42:03 *Edward is watching Adalbrecht, but still says “Hello to you too, Schatzen” *Edward has no idea that’s what Morgan had always called Dietlinde* Apr 04 20:42:24 * Morgan flinches slightly Apr 04 20:42:34 I was talking to Florrie... you're not pretty enough to be a sweetheart Apr 04 20:42:48 F: Ballhead, where Varick? Apr 04 20:43:07 He's playing with the other boys that came yesterday Apr 04 20:43:21 * Adalbrecht is talking to the women, not looking over Apr 04 20:43:45 F: No boys! Just Varick and Florrie and Eel! Apr 04 20:44:29 *Edward only seems to be half-listening, watching their sire instead* Apr 04 20:44:45 * Morgan watches him a moment before tapping him with his foot Apr 04 20:45:27 I think you'll like Jacques and Rickon, sweetheart, they're Varicks friends... Apr 04 20:46:40 *Edward looks to Morgan enquiringly* Apr 04 20:46:55 F: *she pouts* Want Varick play! Apr 04 20:47:10 Alright sweetheart, we'll go find him in a little bit Apr 04 20:47:20 * Morgan looks at Edward Apr 04 20:47:30 Be -present-, stop fretting. Apr 04 20:47:51 *Edward nods a moment* what now? Apr 04 20:50:35 We wait and relax... Apr 04 20:50:51 Hey, sweetheart... you see that man? Its alright, he's not looking... Apr 04 20:52:32 F: Who that? Apr 04 20:52:46 Thats your Vati's Vati... and mine. Apr 04 20:53:26 *Florrie continues to watch Adalbrecht speculatively before she just says “no.” Apr 04 20:53:33 No? Apr 04 20:54:20 F: Not look like Ballhead. Not look like Vati. Apr 04 20:54:34 *Edward smiles at Morgan slightly* Apr 04 20:54:56 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 04 20:55:22 Ah... well.. no, not very much. We look a bit like him mixed with our mama Apr 04 20:56:02 *Florrie looks at Verity, then Adalbrecht, then back to Morgan* okay Apr 04 20:56:15 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 04 20:56:38 Took my Vati to see Florries tree, had apples. Apr 04 20:57:49 F: No apples ‘Arold! Apr 04 20:57:59 No, he didn't get any apples Apr 04 20:58:23 E: She has said this several times about Heinzharold Apr 04 20:58:33 * Morgan nods Apr 04 20:58:41 You know how he and I met? Apr 04 21:00:12 E: I am not sure I do Apr 04 21:00:26 F: Arold steal Ballhead apples! Apr 04 21:00:58 Edward smiles at his daughter: That’s not good, is it? Apr 04 21:01:12 *Florrie shakes her head* No steal! Apr 04 21:02:23 * Morgan smiles, glancing at his father Apr 04 21:02:40 My Vati says the apples were lovely. He saved you the seeds Apr 04 21:03:26 F: want more trees, Ballhead? Apr 04 21:03:52 That'd nice at some point Apr 04 21:04:34 *Florrie nods, resting her head on Edward’s shoulder* Apr 04 21:04:59 *Edward has a micro-expression of deep satisfaction at this, rubbing her back Apr 04 21:06:22 * Morgan smiles, ruffling Edwards hair Apr 04 21:07:01 *Edward smiles a little* Do not rumple me, it is difficult enough looking neat beside Father on the best of days Apr 04 21:07:10 * Morgan nods Apr 04 21:07:42 Its frustrating... when I went to get him this morning for our walk, he already looked like he'd spent hours getting ready Apr 04 21:08:06 If Father had magic, it would be being Eternally Neat Apr 04 21:08:12 * Adalbrecht is now known as Edward Apr 04 21:08:36 F: *she looks curious* got magic? Apr 04 21:08:48 * Morgan laughs quietly Apr 04 21:09:11 No, sweetheart, my Vati doesn't have magic... Apr 04 21:09:39 * Edward kisses her temple “He’s just like me, I’m afraid, no magic” Apr 04 21:09:58 F: Vati got magic. Magic Wolfie, magic pigs! Apr 04 21:11:47 * Morgan chuckles, surreptitiously leaning against Edward, moving him a couple of steps closer to the others Apr 04 21:12:00 Sweetheart, what do you call my mama? Apr 04 21:13:25 F: Granmam Apr 04 21:13:49 * Morgan smiles Apr 04 21:13:50 Thats nice Apr 04 21:14:11 * Edward smiles “it is” Apr 04 21:15:58 I think my Vati has some bulbs from Uncle Christopher Apr 04 21:17:46 *Florrie looks around “Where Cris’fer?” Apr 04 21:19:23 I think he's inside somewhere... he asked my Vati to bring the bulbs to you Apr 04 21:20:22 *Florrie nods: See Cris’fer bulbs* Apr 04 21:21:22 * Morgan nods, glancing at Edward Apr 04 21:21:47 [would you ask my father to come to us, but to stand on the other side of me to Florrie] Apr 04 21:22:55 *He sees Molly relay this, and Adalbrecht does come to them. Florrie hides her face against Edward just as she had done to Morgan when meeting Christopher Apr 04 21:23:49 Ah there you are... do you have those bulbs uncle Christopher gave you for Florrie? Apr 04 21:25:06 Adalbrecht nods: Yes I do. Five of them Apr 04 21:25:54 * Edward watches Adalbrecht closely, still looking protective. Adalbrecht looks serious, but in control of himself just like when leading a tenants meeting Apr 04 21:26:09 You've not eaten any of them? Apr 04 21:28:26 Adalbrecht: No, I haven’t, but I could not resist a little lick of the dirt Apr 04 21:28:51 * Edward looks at Morgan with puzzlement Apr 04 21:29:09 * Morgan looks a little surprised Apr 04 21:29:27 Uhhh... understandable I suppose... and you've got the seeds from the apples... Apr 04 21:29:34 *Florrie says against Edward’s neck: Yuck. Not eat dirt. Apr 04 21:30:04 Ad: I have indeed. I put them in a small box to keep them safe Apr 04 21:30:29 * Morgan nods, looking at Florrie Apr 04 21:30:45 We're not supposed to eat dirt? Huh... I didn't know that Apr 04 21:30:45 *Florrie glances around before hiding again* Apr 04 21:31:05 F: No dirt, Ballhead. Get worms, Apr 04 21:31:14 * Edward smiles slightly Apr 04 21:31:42 Worms? No, don't want those, too wriggly Apr 04 21:31:46 *Adalbrecht watches them* Apr 04 21:32:02 F: Worms good for soil. Worms bad for tummy. Apr 04 21:32:15 Ah... and we want good soil for growing things Apr 04 21:32:45 Ad: Morgan, do you have some good soil? I don’t know what these bulbs are for Apr 04 21:34:29 I know just the patch... I think we'll need help to grow them though... Apr 04 21:35:05 *Florrie looks up* I grow? Apr 04 21:35:48 * Edward nods “Yes, princess, you’ll grow them, and then we can see what they are” Apr 04 21:35:58 I'll bet they're carrots Apr 04 21:36:19 F: No, carrots seeds, not bulbs! Apr 04 21:36:42 oh. Do you want to ride on your Vati's shoulders again and we'll go plant them? Apr 04 21:38:13 *Florrie nods, so Edward lifts her up over his head, holding her hands Apr 04 21:38:32 I'll tell the others Apr 04 21:43:02 Thank you, brother Apr 04 21:43:13 * Morgan nods, wandering over to the others Apr 04 21:44:47 *All three women look to be waiting and a lIttle watchful Apr 04 21:45:10 ladies... we're going to have a little walk so Florrie can grow the bulbs father has for her Apr 04 21:47:44 *Alice, Verity, and Molly come along* Apr 04 21:47:58 [are you alright, my love?] Apr 04 21:48:11 [so far...] Apr 04 21:48:27 * Morgan moves, taking Mollys hand Apr 04 21:50:19 *She holds it firmly* [do you need some magic, my darling?] Apr 04 21:50:29 [No love... I'm okay] Apr 04 21:51:08 *She walks beside him, and they soon reach Edward, Adalbrecht and Florrie* Apr 04 21:51:34 F: Mama, Granmam, go plant bulbs now. Apr 04 21:52:03 Alice: Yes, That will be fun, won’t it? Apr 04 21:52:29 * Morgan smiles Apr 04 21:53:21 Where are we going, Morgan? Apr 04 21:53:39 * Morgan points Apr 04 21:53:43 There's a little area over there Apr 04 21:54:25 *They head that direction, away from the easy sight of the house Apr 04 21:54:34 F: Down Vati Apr 04 21:54:59 * Edward lifts her down, and she goes straight to Morgan Apr 04 21:56:01 F: where planting, Ballhead? Apr 04 21:56:39 [Would you go to father please] Apr 04 21:57:03 *Molly lets go, standing beside Adalbrecht* Apr 04 21:57:06 * Morgan smiles a little, holding out his hand to Florrie Apr 04 21:59:42 *Florrie takes it, smiling at him. For all the feelings the grown ups must be having about seeing Morgan with the girls so much like the daughter they didn’t welcome, Florrie only looks happy and curious Apr 04 22:00:11 Just over here, look Apr 04 22:00:22 * Morgan walks her to a little patch of soil thats been dug Apr 04 22:02:17 Think maybe my Vati can help dig to put the bulbs in? Apr 04 22:03:07 *Florrie looks Adalbrecht over assessingly* No. Ballhead strong. Apr 04 22:03:23 My Vati is very strong... he taught me how to be Apr 04 22:03:24 * Edward rocks on his heels briefly, trying not to look at Morgan Apr 04 22:04:19 *Adalbrecht has done an excellent job of staying straightfaced. Florrie says okay, but she sounds sceptical* Apr 04 22:04:44 * Morgan nods, calling out "Vati, come help us dig please" Apr 04 22:05:14 * Morgan gets down on his knees, looking at the soil Apr 04 22:05:42 *Adalbrecht comes to join them. Florrie moves close against Morgan* Apr 04 22:06:55 * Morgan strokes her back reassuringly Apr 04 22:07:13 How big a hole do we need? *he holds his hands a foot apart* This big? Apr 04 22:09:31 F: No! small holes Apr 04 22:09:47 You'd better show us, I don't want to get it wrong Apr 04 22:11:51 *Florrie crouches down, making a hole. Then She looks at Adalbrecht* Put bulb in. Apr 04 22:12:11 *Adalbrecht does, upside down* Apr 04 22:12:38 F: No, that wrong way! Apr 04 22:13:05 Ad: Sorry. Like this? *he turns it side on* Apr 04 22:13:21 * Morgan smiles, watching him Apr 04 22:13:31 *Florrie sighs dramatically. Edward smiles a little at Morgan* Apr 04 22:14:15 F: No VatiVati, point go up! Apr 04 22:14:32 * Morgan chuckles Apr 04 22:14:51 *Adalbrecht nods slowly, this time doing it properly, looking at her* Like that? Apr 04 22:15:53 *Florrie nods* That okay. Now make four more holes, here, here, here, here. *she walks across the soil, hands and shoes getting dirty* Apr 04 22:16:17 *Molly isn’t watch8ng the girl, she’s watching Morgan* Apr 04 22:16:58 * Morgan leans back on his heels, closing his eyes a moment before breathing out slowly and looking to his father Apr 04 22:19:04 *Molly puts her hand on the small of his back* [it’s alright, my love] Apr 04 22:19:15 * Morgan nods a little Apr 04 22:20:48 *Adalbrecht does what he is told, and then she makes him plant them and cover them. He doesn’t question or object, and when they are covered she sits beside him touching the soil* F: Make grown now, Ballhead? Apr 04 22:21:04 * Morgan nods Apr 04 22:21:07 Yes sweetheart Apr 04 22:22:44 *Verity glances at Morgan with a look of worry, unaware of the meeting Adalbrecht has had with the Nieblungen* Apr 04 22:23:00 * Morgan nods slightly Apr 04 22:23:15 [Would you reassure mother, please. Father will be fine with this] Apr 04 22:24:47 *Molly moves to Verity and Alice, whispering. Florrie concentrates. She can’t see him, but Adalbrecht seems to be bracing himself. Tiny green shoots appear from the ground* Apr 04 22:25:09 * Morgan watches his father discreetly Apr 04 22:26:42 *Adalbrecht, despite knowing what is coming, looks surprise Apr 04 22:28:45 surprised as the plants grow. They are a grey-ish green, and Morgan already knows by the time they have buds that these will be the deep pink carnations that he’d sent to Foxcroft for the spring before the fire to surprise Verity with, flowers he’d manage to cultivate just by his front door. When they’re open, they’re exactly the same shade Apr 04 22:29:54 * Morgan stares at them for a solid minute before glancing at his father Apr 04 22:30:00 *Verity smiles* How lovely! Apr 04 22:30:36 *Adalbrecht is smiling too* I cant’ believe you can grow them as quick as that Apr 04 22:31:12 *Molly moves beside Morgan. Though she’s smiling too, he can almost feel the protectiveness radiating from her* Apr 04 22:31:39 [I am loathe to say it... but I need help] Apr 04 22:31:50 [magic? a walk?] Apr 04 22:32:07 [The former. I don't want to disturb them right now] Apr 04 22:33:24 *She takes his hand. His neck prickles. He feels immediately the same effect the tobacco has, that hit of pleasure before a deep physical relaxation* Apr 04 22:33:39 * Morgan swallows, nodding slightly Apr 04 22:34:07 *Florrie yawns* Grow quick, then have nao Apr 04 22:34:10 nap* Apr 04 22:34:27 * Morgan nods Apr 04 22:34:44 Yes sweetheart... want your mama? Apr 04 22:35:26 *Adalbrecht looks at her with concern, then to Edward* Is that to be expected? *Edward nods. Alice comes to pick her up “I’ll take her back to the nursery” Apr 04 22:36:13 Thank you, Alice Apr 04 22:36:44 *Molly says to Verity “Could you let Inga know Morgan and I will be in shortly to take the boys?” Apr 04 22:38:13 *Verity nods, assuring her that she will. Alice carries Florrie, Edward offers Adalbrecht a hand up, which is surprisingly accepted. There’s mud from Florrie’s shoes on Adalbrecht ‘s trousers* Apr 04 22:38:26 E: We’ll see you both later...? Apr 04 22:38:43 * Morgan nods Apr 04 22:38:46 Yes, definitely Apr 04 22:39:29 *Molly nods, smiling. The five of them head back across the lawn towards the house. Apr 04 22:39:36 * Edward is now known as Molly Apr 04 22:39:59 * Molly looks up at him “Somewhere more secluded?” Apr 04 22:40:03 * Morgan nods Apr 04 22:40:05 Please Apr 04 22:41:43 * Molly takes his hand, walking purposefully towards the nearest trees where they are completely shielded from the house, and into them. She opens her arms to him beneath the leafy canopy Apr 04 22:42:02 * Morgan moves into them, pressing his face to her shoulder Apr 04 22:44:10 * Molly wraps around him, one around his waist, the other his neck. She lays a gentle hand on the back of his head. She smells so good, but more than the niceness of her perfume and the eroticism of her scent beneath it, she smells like comfort, safety. Apr 04 22:45:02 * Morgan swallows hard, breathing slowly Apr 04 22:45:29 It’s alright, my love, I’m here for you Apr 04 22:46:03 * Morgan nods Apr 04 22:46:21 I had just managed to get those carnations growing for mother outside the cottage... Apr 04 22:46:38 * Molly nods Apr 04 22:47:07 And so Florrie with them, and your Mother here to see them both... Apr 04 22:47:30 * Morgan nods Apr 04 22:47:34 Its like a punch in the gut Apr 04 22:48:12 * Molly nods “yes” Apr 04 22:48:56 * Morgan stays quiet for a few minutes before straightening up Apr 04 22:50:06 * Molly watches him solemnly “What’s going on, my love? Are you trying to be strong for fear that I will think less of you for your distress?” Apr 04 22:50:38 No... I don't know, its just... difficult Apr 04 22:51:02 You are safe here, we are far from the house Apr 04 22:51:37 * Morgan nods, looking around Apr 04 22:52:30 *The little set of trees is quite closely set, the ground untrampled, no paths through it Apr 04 22:53:12 * Morgan sighs Apr 04 22:53:14 Its unfair Apr 04 22:53:23 * Molly nods Apr 04 22:53:29 Yes, it is. Very. Apr 04 22:54:00 I feel like I'm being ungrateful, complaining when we have so much Apr 04 22:54:42 Not at all. You are allowed to be both happy and sad at the same time. Apr 04 22:55:04 * Morgan nods Apr 04 22:55:08 I'll be alright Apr 04 22:55:14 * Molly nods Apr 04 22:55:44 I know you will, but I would not have you feeling you cannot be unalright a little while with me Apr 04 22:56:54 I know I can... but I don't -want- to Apr 04 22:57:03 * Molly watches him Apr 04 22:57:05 why? Apr 04 22:57:28 I don't like feeling that way Apr 04 22:57:39 * Molly tilts her head Apr 04 22:57:47 It is not cleansing for you? Apr 04 22:58:06 Not this time, no. It is... unpleasant. Apr 04 22:58:35 I am afraid I do not understand, but I will do whatever you need of me Apr 04 22:59:21 Once it stops feeling quite so unfair... then maybe I will be able to deal with it. Apr 04 22:59:45 * Molly nods Apr 04 22:59:54 Do you wish to go indoors? Apr 04 23:00:06 * Morgan nods Apr 04 23:00:10 Yes, I do please Apr 04 23:01:39 * Molly nods. She leads him back to the house, until they slip in, along to the breakfast room, and then up the stairs direct to their parlour. It’s all quiet up there in their suite Apr 04 23:02:18 * Morgan sits down quietly Apr 04 23:03:14 * Molly goes to a cupboard, taking down from high up a glass and the good whiskey, pouring him a decent measure Apr 04 23:03:47 * Morgan takes it, thanking her Apr 04 23:04:16 * Molly nods “I’d join you in that but...” *she gently pats her bump* Apr 04 23:04:24 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Apr 04 23:04:28 She did wonderfully Apr 04 23:04:40 * Molly nods, sitting beside him Apr 04 23:04:43 Yes she did Apr 04 23:05:57 And so did he Apr 04 23:06:54 Edward. Apr 04 23:06:57 ? Apr 04 23:07:04 Father... but yes. Apr 04 23:08:34 * Molly nods Apr 04 23:08:40 You did too, my love Apr 04 23:08:48 * Morgan shrugs a little Apr 04 23:09:16 what can I do to help? Apr 04 23:09:51 * Morgan shrugs, sipping his whiskey Apr 04 23:10:13 Walder and Jacques are converting Apr 04 23:10:30 * Molly nods slowly, watching him Apr 04 23:10:38 I suppose that is practical Apr 04 23:10:43 * Morgan nods Apr 04 23:11:04 They've decided to all live together.... He was wondering if there'd be a job for him and Theresa here... Apr 04 23:11:12 * Molly nods Apr 04 23:11:20 Yes, absolutely there is Apr 04 23:11:38 * Morgan nods Apr 04 23:12:20 They've run out of mirrors... but they're not sure if they'll be able to make more once they're here... could be the well they get the water from or the fact its from the Sudlache that makes it all work Apr 04 23:13:09 * Molly nods Apr 04 23:13:29 Alright then. So we shall need to buy some and get a batch made Apr 04 23:13:38 * Morgan nods Apr 04 23:14:07 I was thinking of getting a small one to try the water from the Sudlache... no point wasting a large one for it not to work Apr 04 23:14:16 * Molly nods Apr 04 23:14:21 That is sensible Apr 04 23:14:33 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Apr 04 23:14:49 I suspect its the water and not the well... we'll have to get a barrel brought here Apr 04 23:14:57 * Molly nods Apr 04 23:15:28 I can send up to Kiev for a couple if you wish, and we can do it this weekend? Apr 04 23:15:38 * Morgan nods Apr 04 23:15:41 Good idea Apr 04 23:15:57 They are leaving the day after the baptism... they were asking if we'd be coming Thursday or friday Apr 04 23:16:18 * Molly nods, standing up “what would you prefer?” Apr 04 23:16:42 * Morgan shrugs, looking to relax a little Apr 04 23:16:46 Not sure really Apr 04 23:17:20 We needn’t decide right now. Shall I write the note now, and then we’ll do something lovely? Apr 04 23:17:39 * Morgan nods Apr 04 23:17:43 yes Apr 04 23:18:15 *she does this, taking only a few minutes to get it done and sent before come back to him Apr 04 23:18:24 Here on the couch, or on the bed? Apr 04 23:18:35 Bed I think Apr 04 23:18:56 * Molly nods, going right on through Apr 04 23:19:10 * Morgan empties his glass before following her Apr 04 23:19:43 * Molly locks the main door and the dressing room door once he is in there Apr 04 23:22:56 * Molly takes her shoes off before lying on the bed Apr 04 23:23:09 * Morgan pulls off his boots, doing likewise Apr 04 23:23:41 * Molly lifts all her skirts, and pushes them as high up as she can Apr 04 23:25:12 * Morgan smiles, putting his ear to her belly as soon as he can Apr 04 23:25:44 *he can immediately hear that faint little rhythm he’s become so familiar with Apr 04 23:26:23 There he is... Apr 04 23:26:32 * Molly nods, smiling Apr 04 23:26:39 right where you left him Apr 04 23:26:44 * Morgan nods Apr 04 23:26:47 Would you like to hear? Apr 04 23:26:53 yes please Apr 04 23:27:15 * Morgan nods, concentrating on passing the sound to her Apr 04 23:49:49 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)