**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri May 3 00:17:43 2024 May 03 00:17:43 * Sebastian has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) May 03 00:17:56 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 03 19:30:16 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 03 19:31:27 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 03 19:31:39 * Molly is now known as Seb May 03 19:31:40 It is. May 03 19:31:40 How about we keep it to ourselves May 03 19:31:40 * Sebastian looks surprised May 03 19:31:40 I would understand if you felt a need to call me out May 03 19:31:41 There's so much pain being here... I have no interest in causing more May 03 19:31:43 * Sebastian nods May 03 19:31:45 I will not interfere between you. I liked her greatly, and if I hadn’t been what I am... May 03 19:31:47 We cannot escape what we are May 03 19:31:49 I could not marry her, but I also couldn’t stand the thought of having her as a mistress but one day needing to set her aside for a wife and legitimate heirs May 03 19:31:55 * Morgan nods May 03 19:31:57 I understand May 03 19:31:59 * Sebastian nods May 03 19:32:01 How are you going to handle that? May 03 19:32:03 Not sure yet. May 03 19:33:14 * Seb nods looking up at apples “I wasn’t expecting to see her again. I looked for her in Durham, but she’d vanished May 03 19:34:20 You really liked her, huh... May 03 19:34:32 * Seb nods May 03 19:36:04 Indeed. I’ve never met a woman I’ve liked so much, but... my family needs me, at least until my Uncle’s child is born, and even then, I would still be third in line. May 03 19:36:14 I see May 03 19:36:49 I could not just marry her and be damned the consequences May 03 19:36:57 * Seb grimaces May 03 19:37:15 I apologise, that was tactless, my Lord May 03 19:37:27 I am aware my actions got them killed. Its not news to me. May 03 19:37:49 Do you regret the marriage? May 03 19:38:00 I regret putting them in danger I did not see coming May 03 19:38:16 * Seb nods May 03 19:38:51 I will always give Molly and her daughter my protection, should she ask it May 03 19:40:18 Are you stopping long? May 03 19:40:41 I think I should not May 03 19:41:46 * Morgan shrugs May 03 19:42:08 If you cannot handle a little awkwardness, you shouldn't even consider being a Freiarr May 03 19:42:49 * Seb chuckles “If only it was a choice, and not a duty” May 03 19:44:06 I don't imagine my parents would complain at hosting you, unless things have changed while I was away May 03 19:44:15 * Seb nods May 03 19:44:40 I met them yesterday, they offered their hospitality May 03 19:45:23 * Morgan nods May 03 19:45:27 I'd stay if I were you May 03 19:45:59 You do trust that I will not pursue her if she is yours? May 03 19:46:19 HeinzHarold isn't the worst judge of character May 03 19:46:52 * Seb nods, and Heinzharold heads towards them May 03 19:47:43 HH: I got shooed out as there were bubbies on show May 03 19:48:31 *There’s a spark of jealousy and possessiveness in Seb’s micro-expressions* May 03 19:48:49 $We've got a problem$ May 03 19:49:01 In that case... I'm going to go see my parents May 03 19:49:12 $Ten fucking minutes you’ve been here...$ May 03 19:49:37 Will you take your daughter? May 03 19:50:06 *HH, to his credit, gives nothing away* May 03 19:50:30 No, not if she's feeding, she'll want to settle a while May 03 19:50:47 HH: Want me to walk up with ya, man? May 03 19:51:28 No... I need to think May 03 19:52:31 *HH nods, handing him a folded note* Blonde, in the kitchen, called Inga. May 03 19:52:57 * Morgan nods May 03 19:52:59 alright May 03 19:53:18 HH: Let ‘er indoors know you’ll be back in a bit? May 03 19:53:25 * Morgan nods May 03 19:53:30 Yeah, please May 03 19:53:46 *HH nods* See ya later then May 03 19:54:23 * Morgan nods, turning and starting walking, speaking quietly as soon as he's out of earshot May 03 19:54:35 What the hell do I do Da? May 03 19:56:09 *He hears Da’s voice in his head: You just lied to a nobleman about the paternity of his kid. If he finds out, he’s prob’ly going to call you out$ May 03 19:56:22 * Morgan nods May 03 19:56:42 I promised her they wouldn't meet May 03 19:57:01 * Seb is now known as Da May 03 19:57:11 She told you he was a common sailor May 03 19:58:10 If he wants satisfaction, he can have it. They'd probably be safer with him May 03 19:58:54 Mebbie, but you heard him. He can’t marry her, won’t set ‘er up as his Mistress” May 03 19:59:17 Then what was I supposed to do?! May 03 20:00:11 Depends whether whatcha feel means owt May 03 20:00:38 * Morgan sighs May 03 20:01:38 *He has to walk the shore line again to avoid running in to anyone* May 03 20:02:02 * Morgan picks up a rock, turning it over and over as he walks May 03 20:02:06 I don't know what to do May 03 20:02:34 Da: Wasn’ expecting you to say it was your babe... bit complicated now May 03 20:02:53 What were you expecting? Yes its your, but bugger off? May 03 20:03:25 *Da’s voice in his head chuckles: Mebbie, kid.* May 03 20:04:05 * Morgan stops to hurl the stone as far as he can into the lake before moving on May 03 20:05:25 *he gets time to brood about it as he passes where the cottage was, up behind the tree line, and then on to the shore where Die Dauerhaftigkeit stands proud and white above the lawn May 03 20:05:43 * Morgan looks up at the building May 03 20:05:51 It'll depend on what she wants I suppose May 03 20:06:05 Usually does with women May 03 20:07:01 * Morgan slowly looks around before setting off toward the house May 03 20:07:03 *He spots his Mother watching from the window of her morning room like she’s a sentry there* May 03 20:09:04 * Morgan squares his shoulders before sighing, moving toward the doors May 03 20:10:01 *Verity disappears from the window. From inside he can hear a bell ringing frantically May 03 20:10:18 Ah damn May 03 20:11:33 *the doors are opened. Both his parents must have run there because they’re at the top of the stairs and looking out of breath when the butler opens the door May 03 20:11:49 * Da is now known as Verity May 03 20:11:54 Morgan! May 03 20:12:14 * Morgan nods a little to the butler as he enters, looking up at his parents May 03 20:12:16 mother May 03 20:12:54 *Verity and Adalbrecht both come down, the first hugging him tightly* Oh dear boy! we’ve been so worried! May 03 20:13:05 * Morgan nods, hugging her May 03 20:13:11 I'm sorry mother May 03 20:13:33 Heinzharold was so sure you’d be back today May 03 20:13:45 Just coincidence mother May 03 20:13:58 * Verity pulls back to look at him May 03 20:14:10 Are you hurt? where have you been?! May 03 20:14:41 I'm not injured anymore... I've been... away May 03 20:15:05 Adalbrecht: Yes, we did notice that (!) May 03 20:16:23 *Adalbrecht looks to his butler* Reinhardt, coffee to my office, please. May 03 20:16:35 *The butler bows and goes* May 03 20:17:01 Have you eaten, dear boy? Do you need a nap? May 03 20:17:10 * Morgan shakes his head May 03 20:17:17 I had some breakfast, I'm alright May 03 20:18:06 *Adalbrecht moves in the direction of his office, Verity holding onto Morgan’s arm as if she’s afraid he’ll vanish May 03 20:18:31 * Morgan sighs, moving slowly after his father May 03 20:20:46 *Neither parent says anything whilst they get set up in the office. Where is used to be cream, navy, and burgundy, it’s be redone in softer blue, cream and lavender. There’s a chaise in here that wasn’t before, and on it looks to be knitting and comfortable feminine cushions* May 03 20:21:09 * Verity pours the coffee after sending the maid away May 03 20:22:45 * Morgan sits down quietly May 03 20:23:13 * Verity sits beside him on a chair, Adalbrecht behind the desk May 03 20:24:26 Adalbrecht smiles slightly at Verity. It’s surprisingly playful: I told you it was two magpies I saw at dawn. Two for Joy. May 03 20:25:56 * Morgan glances at his father before looking out of the window May 03 20:26:26 It was three magpies. May 03 20:27:17 *Adalbrecht shakes his head* It was two, my Lady. You remained half-asleep. May 03 20:30:51 * Verity shrugs slightly May 03 20:31:13 Dear Boy, where is your luggage? May 03 20:39:34 I've left a bag at HeinzHarolds May 03 20:41:37 I’ll send someone down to fetch it, shall I? May 03 20:41:54 *Adalbrecht cuts in* We need to discuss your future, May 03 20:42:46 * Morgan sighs May 03 20:42:50 I suppose so May 03 20:45:44 * Verity is now known as Adalbrecht May 03 20:46:00 Now that you have spent a year away, what do you intend? May 03 20:46:14 I don't know May 03 20:46:33 * Adalbrecht nods, watching h8m May 03 20:46:47 Your brother is married and is having a child May 03 20:47:07 * Morgan shrugs, looking out the window as he grinds his teeth May 03 20:48:19 I think it is for the best to appoint him to be the Veisgraf. May 03 20:48:44 Do you... May 03 20:49:32 * Adalbrecht nods “This life is not what you wanted. We have had time to discuss it at length” May 03 20:49:45 'We'? May 03 20:50:09 Verity smiles: We’ve built you a little cottage, dear boy, where the Summer House was May 03 20:51:59 * Morgan looks at her, then his father May 03 20:52:07 So you're going to disown me May 03 20:55:07 No, we are going to let you live a peaceful life without the strain of rule May 03 20:55:18 By stripping me of my title May 03 20:56:14 By putting the responsibility on Edward, and letting you take a back seat May 03 20:56:38 V: You -have- been through a great trauma, dear boy. This will let you heal and recover May 03 20:56:59 * Morgan sighs May 03 20:57:04 Do as you will, but I will not be here May 03 20:57:30 *Verity looks so distressed* Dear boy! Please... you cannot leave me again! May 03 20:57:50 * Adalbrecht is frowning, but holds his tongue May 03 20:59:14 * Morgan looks at his father May 03 20:59:34 So you're going to replace me, who married and had a child, with my brother who did things the other way around... May 03 21:04:33 * Adalbrecht sighs May 03 21:05:11 Morgan... I do not want to make any more bad blood. We have missed you, and we want you to remain here with us May 03 21:05:22 V: I want to take care of you, dear boy May 03 21:08:52 I'm not an invalid mother... damaged and scarred, yes, but not an invalid. May 03 21:10:04 V: You are my baby, always. It breaks my heart to think of you alone and hurt in the world. Please, stay. May 03 21:11:51 * Morgan frowns May 03 21:12:26 * Adalbrecht lights a cigar May 03 21:12:50 Let your Mother show you the cottage, she’s worked hard on it. May 03 21:13:16 Fine. I'll look, but I'm making no promises May 03 21:14:14 *Verity smiles* Shall we go after coffee? May 03 21:15:39 * Morgan shrugs May 03 21:15:56 Since I am to have no title, I cant really disagree May 03 21:16:20 Why -are- you here? Did you come for your title? May 03 21:17:14 No. I came because I couldn't near the thought of mother thinking I was dead and feeling what I was forced to feel May 03 21:19:53 *Verity looks sad* I hadn’t given up hope, not when we thought you would return today May 03 21:21:06 * Morgan nods a little, drinking his coffee May 03 21:21:18 * Adalbrecht studies his son May 03 21:21:28 You will not disappear again. May 03 21:22:59 * Morgan shrugs May 03 21:24:34 It is the command of your Father. May 03 21:25:30 * Morgan smiles coldly May 03 21:25:47 I see, its like that. Very well... I will not disappear again. May 03 21:27:01 If you will not stay in Sudlachenburg, you will keep in touch with your Mother by letter. I will not tolerate this cruelty to her again. May 03 21:27:42 Cruelty.... May 03 21:28:14 Your Mother cried every day for a month because you left. May 03 21:28:32 Why did I leave, father? May 03 21:29:45 Because they died in the fire May 03 21:30:19 * Morgan laughs bitterly May 03 21:30:28 What did my note say? May 03 21:31:00 *Verity frowns* You left a note? May 03 21:31:33 * Adalbrecht looks firmly at Morgan May 03 21:31:47 That is not a problem at present. May 03 21:32:12 * Morgan stands up, various joints popping as he does May 03 21:32:44 * Adalbrecht stands too, as does Verity May 03 21:33:27 I didn't -lose- my wife and my daughter. They were -taken- from me. May 03 21:33:46 Yes, I saw the body left behind May 03 21:36:32 * Morgan shakes his head disgustedly May 03 21:37:10 They were taken from me, and now you take the rest of my family from me. Why the hell would I stay for that? May 03 21:37:59 * Adalbrecht shakes his head “Who are we taking from you? We are giving you the quiet life you were willing to risk Sudlachenburg for” May 03 21:39:11 * Morgan raises an eyebrow May 03 21:39:29 An opinion I've heard before, from your favourite son. May 03 21:39:34 * Morgan narrows his eyebrows May 03 21:39:46 I'm leaving now, before I say something -you- will not be able to unhear May 03 21:40:46 *Verity looks heart-broken* I don’t understand... I thought you’d love it. May 03 21:41:34 I'm sorry mother... perhaps I'm just... too damaged May 03 21:43:16 *Tears rolls down Verity’s cheeks* It’s... It’s got a garden. I planted it for you myself. It has pink carnations from your uncle, and lavender, and a stable for Xantha... May 03 21:45:23 We'll have a look, mother May 03 21:46:24 * Adalbrecht nods “I will let you two go on alone.” May 03 21:47:33 * Morgan shrugs dismissively May 03 21:49:29 *Verity takes Morgan from that room and his Father’s presence. She takes him out towards the old summerhouse he and Edward used to play in, her tone in pointing out things in the house and grounds too bright, too desperate to appeal to his kind nature* May 03 21:51:26 * Morgan walks with her quietly May 03 21:52:27 * Adalbrecht is now known as Verity May 03 21:54:08 * Verity takes him right to a little cottage, it can only be two bedrooms, and it has a small flower garden and looks to have been dug in for a vegetable patch. It’s very Avalonian, cream with a thatched roof. She watches him, it’s almost pleading May 03 21:54:14 Do you like it? May 03 21:54:27 Its very nice May 03 21:54:37 * Verity hands him the key May 03 21:54:40 Look inside May 03 21:55:04 * Morgan sighs, moving to unlock the door May 03 21:56:28 *Inside smells clean and new. It just has two rooms downstairs, both adorned with furniture from her morning room, and the curtains have been cut from there too. It’s all pristine, and peaceful May 03 21:56:57 * Verity follows him, watching him May 03 21:57:17 What would I do? Every part of my purpose will have been taken from me May 03 21:58:26 * Verity smiles May 03 21:59:40 Well, there’s always work in the community to do, helping the townsfolk, or fishing, or you could travel to take messages to people if you wished to ride. Or you could sketch, you used to love that so much May 03 22:00:16 * Morgan sihs May 03 22:00:19 I don't know May 03 22:01:34 Perhaps you you train up in the forge with Heinzharold? May 03 22:01:49 * Morgan shrugs May 03 22:01:52 I'm being pushed out May 03 22:02:04 * Verity looks at h8m sadly May 03 22:02:29 You weren’t happy with us, dear boy. You wanted a live we couldn’t give you. But now we can May 03 22:02:43 And my chance at that life is gone, ripped from me May 03 22:02:58 You can build a new life May 03 22:03:55 * Morgan shrugs, sighing May 03 22:04:59 I promise, we would not interfere with you out here. We would only come if we were invited, but our house and kitchens would always be open to you May 03 22:06:35 I'll think about it May 03 22:07:46 Why not stay here a few nights to rest? It’s peaceful, and I’ll have servants drop food off for you. You’ll not have to see your Father and I at all May 03 22:08:07 I've got some things I need sort out May 03 22:08:16 * Verity nods May 03 22:08:51 keep the key, dear boy. But if you are to leave again, please say goodbye to me this time May 03 22:09:14 Alright mother May 03 22:09:43 * Verity nods, and quietly walks out of the cottage back towards the main house May 03 22:11:30 * Morgan sighs, taking a few minutes to look around the cottage May 03 22:13:43 *It’s got two bedrooms upstairs, one empty, the one with the bed from his childhood bedroom, the one he’d slept in until he moved in to his own cottage with Dietlinde May 03 22:14:17 * Morgan sighs, going back downstairs and locking up before heading across the grounds to go back to HeinzHarolds May 03 22:14:43 *it takes some time, but when he finally gets there they’re all indoors May 03 22:15:34 * Morgan knocks May 03 22:16:08 *HH calls* Come in May 03 22:16:19 * Morgan goes inside May 03 22:17:53 *they’re all sat by the fire. Molly has been given a difference dress and her hair has been redone, both in Eisen styles. She holds the sleeping baby in her arms, but looks away from the child to look at Morgan solemnly* May 03 22:18:03 HH: How’d it go, man? May 03 22:18:59 * Morgan shrugs May 03 22:19:40 HH: $need to talk to me, or to her?$ May 03 22:19:43 About as well as I expected May 03 22:19:46 $her$ May 03 22:20:49 HH: Sounds about right. Ma, how about you an’ me show Rosie around town? May 03 22:22:02 Ma: *She looks suspicious, and that doesn’t change even until she’s giving Morgan a final glance over her shoulder as she shuts the door behind her* May 03 22:22:06 * Verity is now known as Molly May 03 22:22:47 * Molly looks up to him from her chair by the fire “You can go too, if you wish. Hope and I are safe here” May 03 22:22:57 You lied to me May 03 22:23:11 * Molly nods, looking at the baby May 03 22:23:24 I did, and I shouldn’t have. May 03 22:24:06 Its clear the two of you still have an attraction... May 03 22:24:26 Is it? May 03 22:24:47 Yes. And Hope looks like him May 03 22:24:58 * Molly looks up to him, searching his expression May 03 22:25:04 A little, perhaps May 03 22:25:19 Enough that I thought he looked familiar May 03 22:25:59 You already know the truth of her parentage. There had not been another man that I was attracted to. May 03 22:26:37 You told me that he was a sailor, not that he was nobility May 03 22:28:02 He is also a sailor. But I knew the risk of it, how he could take her. And the risk to him for having left me with child too. Better that I took that to my grave, especially when it is so delicate a subject for you. May 03 22:30:01 I lied to him... denied him his own child... May 03 22:30:12 * Molly nods solemnly May 03 22:30:23 You do not know how much that means to me May 03 22:31:53 What is it you want, Molly? May 03 22:33:38 * Molly watches him “Safety for my daughter and myself, a way to provide for her.” May 03 22:34:39 He could give you both that May 03 22:35:18 He cannot. He’s not strong enough to handle the looks, the talk. May 03 22:36:45 * Morgan nods May 03 22:36:46 Alright then May 03 22:38:05 * Molly watches him again, leaving a few beats before softly saying “What do -you- want, Morgan?” May 03 22:38:38 Its become apparent what I want doesn't matter May 03 22:38:51 What if it matters to me? May 03 22:39:28 * Morgan shrugs May 03 22:39:42 I don't know what I want. I'm all at sea and cant see a way forward that doesn't end in pain May 03 22:40:22 * Molly nods. She looks at him assessingly before nodding slightly. Then she says May 03 22:40:29 I care about you. May 03 22:43:27 * Morgan sighs May 03 22:43:44 As do I. May 03 22:44:08 * Molly nods “Yes, you care about Hope and I” May 03 22:44:57 Yes, I do May 03 22:45:05 * Molly nods May 03 22:45:44 That’s good, but... it’s not the same as I meant May 03 22:46:03 Is it not? May 03 22:47:07 No... *she watches him* I’ve held you in the night, I look forward to seeing you... when I don’t I feel... adrift, like something is missing May 03 22:48:22 * Morgan nods May 03 22:48:35 Its difficult... feeling anything but anger... May 03 22:49:00 * Molly nods May 03 22:49:14 You might not feel anything for quite some time May 03 22:49:27 Thats the problem. I do. May 03 22:50:35 For Hope. You are about her and enjoy having her in your life. I don’t want to take her from you May 03 22:50:48 You're not listening May 03 22:50:59 * Molly looks up at him May 03 22:51:03 Tell me then. May 03 22:51:15 I'm feeling those things because of you May 03 22:51:29 What exactly are those things? May 03 22:52:25 * Morgan sighs May 03 22:53:24 Attraction... like... I want to be near you... I -care- about you... and fr a long time nothing could make me care at all May 03 22:53:45 * Molly smiles shyly “Oh” May 03 22:54:44 Its... complicated May 03 22:56:05 is it? Could you... would you kneel? This feels too impersonal when we’ve been through so much May 03 22:56:38 * Morgan slowly gets down on the floor, grimacing May 03 22:56:48 * Molly looks concerned May 03 22:56:52 what’s wrong?! May 03 22:57:10 Just... aches and pains May 03 22:57:49 * Molly looks around before taking the cushion from behind her May 03 22:57:56 here, for your knees May 03 22:58:09 * Morgan shakes his head May 03 22:58:18 I'm fine... what were you saying? May 03 22:58:39 * Molly just keeps holding it May 03 22:58:48 what is complicated? May 03 22:59:10 How any of it could work May 03 22:59:25 ummm... any of what? May 03 23:00:04 * Morgan shrugs May 03 23:00:40 So much is changing... I dont; know what I'm doing May 03 23:00:50 * Molly nods May 03 23:01:26 I just had a baby three weeks ago, my whole body is different to what I knew. I don’t know either May 03 23:01:59 * Morgan nods before sighing May 03 23:02:55 I find I wonder... what if it’s all my imagination? what if it did not feel right? May 03 23:03:09 How do you mean? May 03 23:03:46 I like you. I think fondly of you. But if I kissed you, what if the spell was suddenly broken May 03 23:04:09 * Morgan shrugs May 03 23:04:21 Then my promise to see you both safe stands May 03 23:04:48 * Molly looks at him with a little puzzlement “I know. I’ve never doubted it” May 03 23:05:07 Then I'm afraid I don't understand May 03 23:06:04 What if what I feel is just a silly crush brought on by having a baby, and nursing, and fleeing my homeland? May 03 23:06:21 What if it is? May 03 23:06:51 Then I might hurt you. And I don’t want you to be hurt any more May 03 23:07:03 * Morgan shrugs May 03 23:07:07 It is what it is May 03 23:07:52 * Molly watches his eyes, gently bringing her hand to his cheek as Seb had touched hers out in the garden May 03 23:08:18 * Morgan leans his cheek into er hand slightly May 03 23:09:17 * Molly gently strokes his stubble with a light arch of her thumb, still watching him as she leans toward him a little May 03 23:10:24 * Morgan leans forward, very gently pressing his lips to hers May 03 23:11:28 * Molly ‘s lips are soft and warm. After his yearning for her, even this simple kiss feels like bliss and like relief May 03 23:12:04 * Morgan pulls away, sighing a little before watching her May 03 23:12:26 * Molly looks a little startled, eyes wide May 03 23:13:10 Do... do you wish that had felt of nothing? May 03 23:13:30 No... do you? May 03 23:13:45 * Molly shakes her head “No” May 03 23:14:11 * Morgan nods, leaning back on his ankles May 03 23:14:31 You look a little... wild eyed... May 03 23:14:40 * Molly frowns slightly “Did it feel like nothing to you?” May 03 23:15:10 I thought my answer made it obvious that it didn't May 03 23:15:49 I thought so, but then you moved away, so now I’m wondering if it did feel like nothing, or worse, it felt bad May 03 23:16:12 More that I am... reluctant to rush. May 03 23:16:30 * Molly nods, blushing a little May 03 23:17:01 I couldn’t rush anyway, it’s too soon, according to the midwife. May 03 23:17:28 No, I meant... even with that... I need to adjust to feeling anything... May 03 23:17:40 * Molly nods May 03 23:17:58 Alright, okay... I understand May 03 23:18:43 * Morgan nods May 03 23:18:56 * Molly watches him May 03 23:19:07 What do we do now? May 03 23:19:32 I don't know... there's a lot for me to consider here May 03 23:19:45 can I help with any of it? May 03 23:23:02 I don't think so... but I think I need to tell HeinzHarold May 03 23:24:09 * Molly nods, and she subconsciously licks her lower lip before sucking it May 03 23:28:40 I need some coffee I think May 03 23:29:19 * Molly nods, gently touching her lip with her fingertips May 03 23:29:29 Yes... coffee. May 03 23:29:43 * Morgan nods, getting up off the floor May 03 23:31:14 *She doesn’t say much during the coffee, and HH returns fairly soon* May 03 23:31:41 HH: Don’ mind me, Ma is spending all my guilders so I’ve come for more May 03 23:31:58 * Morgan nods May 03 23:32:20 You know what my fathers been planning? May 03 23:32:42 HH: Summat about building you a house May 03 23:32:49 * Morgan nods May 03 23:33:02 So he can set me aside peacefully and have Edward take my place May 03 23:33:53 HH: like bribing you to stay May 03 23:34:19 Yeah... to give me the peaceful life I wanted before... May 03 23:35:02 *HH nods* sounds like it May 03 23:35:16 Bit late May 03 23:35:55 HH: Tryinna make amends May 03 23:36:24 Maybe May 03 23:37:13 * Molly just sits quietly with the baby, watching the fire and fiddling with her lip. HH watches her a minute May 03 23:37:23 $She okay?$ May 03 23:37:37 $Yeah$ May 03 23:38:12 *He shrugs a little* Whatcha gonn’ do? May 03 23:38:48 I don't know. There's an appeal but... how could I tolerate it? May 03 23:39:15 HH: King Edward as Veisgraf Edward? May 03 23:39:21 * Morgan nods May 03 23:40:16 HH: So make plans to leave when he eventually comes back here May 03 23:40:37 Won't be here long then May 03 23:41:00 HH: Why, you planning to run yer Da through. May 03 23:41:35 You think my father won't' want them here so he can guide him to being a Graf? May 03 23:41:46 * Morgan scowls May 03 23:41:51 In -my- part of the house May 03 23:42:41 HH: King Edward is busy with some Graben internal politics, I hear. Doubt they’ll come any time in the next few years May 03 23:43:40 * Morgan shrugs May 03 23:45:05 HH: You wanna be the Veisgraf? May 03 23:45:41 One step at a time, not trying to get myself killed is a big step already May 03 23:46:04 * Molly nods May 03 23:46:09 * Molly is now known as HH May 03 23:46:15 * HH nods May 03 23:46:24 You still bunking here? May 03 23:47:18 In all honesty, I haven't decided yet. May 03 23:47:26 I'm half considering going back for dinner May 03 23:47:41 They staying? *he tilts his head to Molly and Hope* May 03 23:48:13 For now. May 03 23:48:23 * HH nods May 03 23:48:48 Any idea why Rosie thinks Hope’s yer kid? May 03 23:49:29 Because thats what I told him May 03 23:49:50 But she’s not... right? May 03 23:50:23 Family's more than blood... May 03 23:50:33 * HH nods May 03 23:50:37 Yeah... May 03 23:52:02 He told me he met her before. I’m not gonn’ ask you if he’s the Father, coz if he is I’m gonn’ feel guilty when I hear it and have to keep my mouth shut May 03 23:53:27 * Morgan sips his coffee May 03 23:53:38 Alright May 03 23:54:17 Worked out what yer doing with her yet. May 03 23:54:20 ? May 03 23:55:20 I'm going to test how much my father wants me here and ask for his help May 03 23:56:19 * HH chuckles then grins “with matters o’ the heart? Assuming that’s what yer thinking with9 May 03 23:56:33 * Morgan glares at him May 03 23:56:42 No, I'm going to ask him to find her a home May 03 23:57:00 * HH nods May 03 23:57:08 Just for her, or...? May 03 23:57:37 I appear to have a cottage in the grounds May 03 23:57:58 Bit Avalonian for me May 03 23:58:23 My mothers influence May 03 23:58:33 * HH nods May 03 23:58:41 You give Inga my note? May 03 23:58:55 Ah damn. I'll do it later May 03 23:59:11 * HH nods May 03 23:59:25 I’ll have a lonely evenin otherwise May 03 23:59:59 * Morgan nods