**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Apr 13 00:40:12 2024 Apr 13 00:40:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 13 09:14:23 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 13 09:15:25 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 13 15:48:58 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 13 20:07:13 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 13 20:08:15 Something isn’t right there, I think Apr 13 20:08:16 * Morgan nods Apr 13 20:08:16 indeed. I want to speak to him later anyway, I'll collar HeinzHarold and we can have a talk and a drink Apr 13 20:08:16 * Molly nods again Apr 13 20:08:16 Yes... Apr 13 20:08:19 There is a problem with that? Apr 13 20:08:21 No, I just do not relish time with her Apr 13 20:08:23 No. We'll have to see how it goes Apr 13 20:08:25 * Molly nods Apr 13 20:08:27 It is only one full day, how bad could it be? Apr 13 20:08:29 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 13 20:08:31 Are you ready to return to your parents? Apr 13 20:08:33 I suppose so, yes. Though I was rather enjoying how we were before he came Apr 13 20:08:35 * Morgan nods Apr 13 20:08:37 It does not do to avoid that which makes us uneasy Apr 13 20:08:39 Indeed Apr 13 20:10:49 * Molly checks they’re alone before she takes his hand and places it on her belly “This is what matters most” Apr 13 20:10:57 * Morgan nods Apr 13 20:11:00 Yes it does Apr 13 20:11:21 * Molly gently squeezes his hand Apr 13 20:12:18 Come on, my love, lets take that tea back Apr 13 20:12:58 * Molly nods, going back with him to her parents Apr 13 20:13:39 *David and Martha are sat together. They don’t look worried* Apr 13 20:14:01 * Morgan sits down before pouring the tea Apr 13 20:14:03 They're here Apr 13 20:14:54 *David nods* Are they well? Apr 13 20:15:45 Seem to be, aye Apr 13 20:16:43 Mar: How long will they be? Apr 13 20:16:49 * Morgan shrugs Apr 13 20:16:56 Hard to say. Not long I wouldn't think Apr 13 20:19:37 D: will we see their children at that time? Apr 13 20:20:17 No, I don't think so, just the Freiarr and his wife Apr 13 20:25:12 *They both nod. Molly takes her tea. Martha smiles, looking to Morgan* Will you be telling them about the baby? Apr 13 20:26:02 Not yet, no Apr 13 20:26:35 Mar: You must be keen though? Apr 13 20:27:12 * Morgan smiles a little, nodding Apr 13 20:30:28 *Martha smiles* Sascha will be able to hand clothes down to you Apr 13 20:30:53 D: I think they can afford their own clothes, Martha Apr 13 20:31:57 * Molly looks to Morgan “I’m not sure about you, my love, but I’d feel honoured to have anything they wished to give to us for our baby” Apr 13 20:32:15 * Morgan nods Apr 13 20:32:28 Quite so. Apr 13 20:35:24 *Martha starts asking about what they’ll need, and Molly assures her that they will have everything in time* Apr 13 20:35:57 * Morgan sips his tea, watching them Apr 13 20:37:45 * Molly looks more relaxed than she was. Martha seems enthusiastic Apr 13 20:41:28 D: I had a look at Aurora with Walder Apr 13 20:41:45 Oh? Apr 13 20:42:48 D: I think she will goal this weekend Apr 13 20:42:51 foal* Apr 13 20:43:11 Ah damn Apr 13 20:43:26 D: Your grooms seem competent Apr 13 20:43:59 They are but... Apr 13 20:44:35 *David nods* I suppose I could stay behind Apr 13 20:46:29 Lets have a think about it... Ill have a chat with the grooms, see what they reckon Apr 13 20:47:03 *David nods* She’s very large Apr 13 20:47:11 * Morgan nods Apr 13 20:47:18 Yes, she is... Im quite concerned about that Apr 13 20:47:34 D: It’s a worry, no doubt Apr 13 20:49:47 * Morgan nods Apr 13 20:59:03 [we cannot stay, and we cannot take her with us] Apr 13 20:59:31 [I know love] Apr 13 21:00:18 Martha: do you have a name yet? Apr 13 21:01:15 * Morgan nods Apr 13 21:01:18 Yes, my names Morgan Apr 13 21:02:50 *they all laugh* Apr 13 21:02:57 Mar: For the little one Apr 13 21:03:02 The horse? Apr 13 21:03:47 Mar: Yes, it’s very early to pick a name for a baby Apr 13 21:06:25 * Morgan shrugs Apr 13 21:06:33 I cant say we have Apr 13 21:08:13 I imagine Varick will want to choose it Apr 13 21:08:55 * Morgan nods Apr 13 21:08:58 I would imagine so, aye Apr 13 21:10:15 *there’s a knock at the door* Apr 13 21:10:30 Yes? Apr 13 21:11:47 *Dresden opens it* Freiarr and Freiarrin Rosenkrantz, y-your Excellency Apr 13 21:12:04 * Morgan nods, standing Apr 13 21:12:39 * Molly and the others do too. Joseff and Adara are shown in Apr 13 21:13:36 * Morgan bows his head Apr 13 21:13:51 Freiarr... Apr 13 21:16:15 *Joseff and Adara come over. The two couples briefly look each other over* Apr 13 21:18:21 How about we dispense with a bit of formality here? Apr 13 21:18:43 *They all look to him Apr 13 21:19:06 Joseff, Adara... David, Martha... Apr 13 21:21:59 *they greet each other politely, passing small talk* Apr 13 21:22:36 * Morgan rings for tea and coffee Apr 13 21:25:54 *by the time it arrives they are talking easily about the journey. Molly watches this before looking to Morgan* Apr 13 21:27:54 [this is going better than I thought...] Apr 13 21:28:06 [so far, yes] Apr 13 21:28:51 *It’s still going well when the tea is served, but they stay on easy topics like the children* Apr 13 21:33:39 * Morgan settles in his seat, keeping an eye on them Apr 13 21:37:08 *There’s nothing alarming in their conversation at all, it’s all very civil. David and Joseff seem to hit it off well* Apr 13 21:37:20 * Morgan checks the time Apr 13 21:38:43 *It’s about time for the children to have tea* Apr 13 21:39:10 I think... its time for the children to have their tea...ours, that is, not yours... they can wait til later Apr 13 21:40:13 *They laugh* Apr 13 21:40:40 [should we leave them unsupervised?] Apr 13 21:40:57 [I'm not sure thats a good idea just yet] Apr 13 21:42:10 Mama, would you like to help with the boys? Apr 13 21:43:53 *Martha nods* I do love my grandsons! Adara, you must be hoping your son gives you some grandchildren soon? Apr 13 21:47:56 Adara: *She smiles* I would love to be a grandmother. Sebastian has brought a young lady with him, it is still very early days, but I have high hopes Apr 13 21:48:12 [oh joy] Apr 13 21:48:50 [oh god, what was he thinking?!] Apr 13 21:50:15 Martha: I look forward to meeting them Apr 13 21:51:05 * Morgan smiles, finishing his tea and standing Apr 13 21:52:16 * Molly does likewise Apr 13 21:53:37 *they all leave the drawing room, making their way upstairs, branching off their seperate ways, though Martha stays with Molly and Morgan* Apr 13 21:54:44 * Morgan heads back toward the nursery Apr 13 21:55:47 *Varick comes running over first, hugging Morgan’s legs* Vati! Apr 13 21:56:27 * Morgan strokes his hair Apr 13 21:56:35 Hello young man... Apr 13 21:57:00 *Emil crawls towards them, but Martha picks him up to hug him* Apr 13 21:57:52 * Morgan smiles Apr 13 21:57:57 What've you been up to? Apr 13 21:59:19 V: We painted with Alice. *he whispers* she’s not very good Apr 13 21:59:36 That doesn't matter Apr 13 22:00:30 *Florrie comes out from the bedroom, looking for him* Apr 13 22:00:44 Hello sweetheart Apr 13 22:02:03 *Florrie comes to hug him too. Martha is baby talking Emil, who doesn’t seem to mind it* Apr 13 22:02:56 You been painting too? Apr 13 22:04:11 *Florrie nods* Hands dirty Apr 13 22:04:22 * Morgan nods Apr 13 22:04:32 Thats okay... shall we get them all cleaned up before tea? Apr 13 22:05:14 *she shows him* all gone Apr 13 22:05:19 Oh, well done Apr 13 22:06:35 F: When Eel have church bath? Apr 13 22:07:45 Uhhh... Tomorrow sweetheart Apr 13 22:08:23 F: I wear dress and shoes Apr 13 22:12:38 * Morgan nods Apr 13 22:12:44 I'm sure you'll look very pretty Apr 13 22:13:10 Florrie nods: See dress shoes? Apr 13 22:13:25 * Morgan nods Apr 13 22:13:28 If you like sweetheart Apr 13 22:14:44 *Florries goes to get them whilst Molly tries to reclaim her baby from her mother* Apr 13 22:16:57 * Morgan watches her Apr 13 22:17:29 Mama, I’m sure he’ll come for a cuddle after, but he needs to feed Apr 13 22:18:31 Mar: He’s perfectly settled, Moll, he’s enjoying his grandma, aren’t you my little cutie pie? Apr 13 22:19:04 * Molly frowns slightly. Meanwhile Varick is trying to get Morgan to see his painting Apr 13 22:20:22 Alright, Varick, go ahead, I'll be with you in a moment Apr 13 22:21:55 *Varick goes to get it* Apr 13 22:22:04 * Morgan looks to Martha Apr 13 22:23:00 Mama... I know you're loving having cuddles right now, but... its time for his feed. Apr 13 22:24:02 *Martha looks at the baby, kissing him before handing him to Molly* Apr 13 22:25:48 * Molly takes him, looking to Morgan “will you excuse me, my love?” Apr 13 22:25:54 Of course Apr 13 22:26:59 * Molly takes Emil out. He cries as they go Apr 13 22:27:18 * Morgan steps closer to Martha, speaking quietly Apr 13 22:27:56 The pain of the past looms large in her mind, and your undermining her like that does not help. Apr 13 22:29:45 Mar: I wasn’t undermining her, he doesn’t seem hungry Apr 13 22:30:11 * Morgan frowns Apr 13 22:30:34 She made it clear what she, as his mother, wanted to happen... Apr 13 22:31:32 *Martha nods* Alright Apr 13 22:32:02 Undermining her was not your intention, I know that... but that is how it seemed, especially to her. Apr 13 22:32:53 * Molly is now known as Martha Apr 13 22:33:12 She’s sensitive now she is pregnant Apr 13 22:34:32 * Morgan watches her intently Apr 13 22:35:32 I don't wish to hurt you... but if that were the cause, she'd be sensitive with everyone. She isn't. Apr 13 22:36:42 * Martha nods a little. Varick brings his painting. It’s the three dragons of Capperlucia Apr 13 22:37:09 Well, isn't that impressive Apr 13 22:38:05 *Varick looks proud* That’s Takaro PaePae, that’s Takaro UliUli, And that’s Takaro Lanumoana Apr 13 22:38:22 * Morgan nods, pointing at one Apr 13 22:38:25 Thats the one I rode on Apr 13 22:40:05 Martha: What a huge beast! Apr 13 22:40:17 * Morgan nods Apr 13 22:40:18 Enormous Apr 13 22:41:15 V: My Vati flew in the sky like Theus could! Apr 13 22:41:39 well... I did fly, yes Apr 13 22:43:27 *Florrie comes in. she’s carrying a red dress, but wearing little red leather shoes, like Adalbrecht had planned to buy for Jana on her final day of life Apr 13 22:44:36 * Morgan 's breath catches for a moment, closing his eyes for a beat before opening them again, breathing out Apr 13 22:44:42 Thats very nice sweetheart Apr 13 22:46:27 F: I pretty shoes. Apr 13 22:46:37 Yes, they are very pretty Apr 13 22:46:55 V: I want red shoes, Vati. And Emil Apr 13 22:47:02 F: No! My shoes! Apr 13 22:48:41 * Morgan pulls a face briefly Apr 13 22:49:21 V: Your shoes would be too small for me, Florrie! *he chuckles* Apr 13 22:50:06 Thats very true. Now then, sweetheart, go put your pretty dress and shoes away, its nearly tea time and we don't want to get them dirty Apr 13 22:52:34 F: No! I wear shoes! Apr 13 22:52:49 * Martha watches Morgan a moment Apr 13 22:52:55 okay... go put your dress away then Apr 13 22:54:11 *Florrie goes* Apr 13 22:54:31 They’re feisty at this age... Apr 13 22:54:40 * Morgan nods Apr 13 22:54:42 wilfull Apr 13 22:56:25 * Martha nods Apr 13 22:58:07 You should have seen Molly... oh she was a little madam *she smiles in fond remembrance* Apr 13 23:00:29 * Morgan nods Apr 13 23:00:36 I imagine so Apr 13 23:01:36 * Martha nods Apr 13 23:02:13 She was so headstrong and confident... then... *she sighs* Apr 13 23:02:49 Varick... go get ready for your tea please Apr 13 23:03:37 *Varick goes* Apr 13 23:03:47 And then... Apr 13 23:05:49 Then... Cess. *she nods sadly* Then she was gone. Apr 13 23:06:33 You blamed her Apr 13 23:08:05 * Martha suddenly looks to him “I do not see the point in discussing the past.” Apr 13 23:08:30 * Morgan looks at her sympathetically Apr 13 23:08:57 Then you won't ever heal. You can take that from someone who knows. Apr 13 23:10:30 * Martha looks pained and uncomfortable Apr 13 23:12:07 Please, Morgan. I understand you want to help, but now is not the time Apr 13 23:13:11 * Morgan shrugs Apr 13 23:13:31 Suit yourself. Apr 13 23:14:03 * Martha nods Apr 13 23:14:28 Could you let Moll know I’ll see her at dinner? Apr 13 23:14:49 * Morgan nods Apr 13 23:14:51 As you wish Apr 13 23:15:26 * Martha slips out of the room Apr 13 23:17:03 *Florrie looks at Morgan* Ballhead, tea? Apr 13 23:17:21 Where's your mama? Apr 13 23:18:34 * Martha is now known as Florrie Apr 13 23:18:44 wash hands, paint. Apr 13 23:19:05 * Morgan nods Apr 13 23:19:12 Best tell her where we're going, hmm? Apr 13 23:20:38 * Florrie runs in, the noise of the little red shoes getting fainter and fainter Apr 13 23:22:24 * Morgan sighs heavily, rubbing his face Apr 13 23:23:30 *Alice comes in with Florrie on her hip* Apr 13 23:23:42 * Morgan shakes himself slightly, smiling Apr 13 23:24:24 A: Are you sure you don’t mind her joining you? Apr 13 23:25:08 No, its fine love Apr 13 23:25:50 *Alice smiles* I might take a quick walk, if you don’t mind? Apr 13 23:26:01 Not at all... you alright? Apr 13 23:28:01 *Alice nods* Fine. How about you? Apr 13 23:28:41 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 13 23:28:46 A lot going on. You know how it is Apr 13 23:29:23 *She nods* Anything you need though Apr 13 23:30:19 * Morgan shrugs a little Apr 13 23:30:29 I don't really know, actually Apr 13 23:32:07 *Alice watches him* Do you need a hug? Apr 13 23:33:09 * Morgan nods, frowning a little Apr 13 23:33:11 Yes, I think so Apr 13 23:34:21 *Alice gently puts Florrie down before hugging him* Apr 13 23:34:50 * Morgan hugs her, sighing heavily Apr 13 23:35:45 *Florrie sits, playing with her shoes* Apr 13 23:35:49 * Florrie is now known as Alice Apr 13 23:36:03 what’s wrong? Apr 13 23:37:20 Just a lot going on... Martha is being challenging, Molly's struggling with it, then there's them meeting the Rosenkrantz's, my father trying to come to terms with the things I can do, Edwards friends, all the guests that we'll meet tomorrow, the Eisenfurst... Apr 13 23:39:15 * Alice nods, holding him tighter “That’s a lot to deal with” Apr 13 23:39:47 * Morgan nods Apr 13 23:43:21 I’ll do anything I can Apr 13 23:43:31 * Morgan nods, letting her go Apr 13 23:44:03 Thank you Apr 13 23:45:03 *Florrie comes to him barefoot* No shoes now. Food? Apr 13 23:45:35 Yes, okay sweetheart, lets go get some food Apr 13 23:45:51 be good, Florrie Apr 13 23:46:02 *She holds up her arms* Apr 13 23:46:12 * Morgan picks her up Apr 13 23:46:15 Ready sweetheart?