**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon May 13 17:40:40 2024 May 13 17:40:40 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 13 18:55:08 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 13 18:56:41 No it won't... lets be honest, we'll be keeping a close eye on Sascha, dealing with Martha and David, my father will want me working alongside him... May 13 18:56:41 * HH chuckles May 13 18:56:41 was tryinna be encouraging May 13 18:56:41 * Morgan nods May 13 18:56:41 would be a holiday for me an Inga, but we’re stayin with Ma May 13 18:56:43 * Morgan nods May 13 18:56:45 There'll be some nagging going on then... May 13 18:56:47 * HH nods May 13 18:56:49 Ma too *he grins* May 13 18:56:51 * Morgan smiles May 13 18:56:53 I reckon we'll be gone long enough I'll have to make a couple of trips back here... May 13 18:56:55 yeah? May 13 18:56:57 * Morgan nods May 13 18:57:01 Yep May 13 18:57:27 Thinking I should whisk my wife away, huh? May 13 19:00:29 No... I think you'll want to spend some time in Da's forge... May 13 19:01:08 * Molly is now known as HH May 13 19:01:34 yeah, no doubt Ma will have some stuff she wants making May 13 19:02:08 That she could easily make herself... May 13 19:02:26 Unless it is heavy going, yeah May 13 19:02:38 Its not about what she needs making May 13 19:02:55 nope, it’s about keepin’ me busy May 13 19:03:17 * Morgan shakes his head, staring into the distance May 13 19:03:39 what? May 13 19:03:48 Its not about that at all May 13 19:03:56 no, I know May 13 19:04:20 * Morgan nods May 13 19:05:13 You know its important May 13 19:05:28 I know man, I’m just messing with you May 13 19:06:15 * Morgan nods, quietly singing the words "cos you're a diiiiiiick" May 13 19:07:16 * HH chuckles May 13 19:07:32 The biggest, bestest dick in the world May 13 19:11:03 Just a pity you've got such a small one May 13 19:15:47 Ah man, yer wife shouldn’t say such mean things to ya May 13 19:16:56 If we weren't on our way to the baptism, I'd kick your ass May 13 19:17:10 * HH laughs May 13 19:17:21 yeah, sure you would (!) May 13 19:18:03 * Morgan shrugs a little, leaning forward to pat Xanthas neck May 13 19:18:24 he’s behaving well, considering May 13 19:18:49 He's not so bad as people think May 13 19:19:55 * HH nods May 13 19:20:14 Shoulda let Claudia ride the other palomino May 13 19:20:35 * Morgan shrugs May 13 19:20:56 She's happy at Uinise's side, and it shows how seriously I'm taking her protection May 13 19:21:57 * HH nods May 13 19:22:10 They definitely an item now? May 13 19:22:53 Aye, I'd say so May 13 19:24:09 what about ‘er and DeeDee? Or ‘er an Hannalore? May 13 19:24:46 Hannalore, thats easy... she's involved and Claudia is happy... for Claudia. DeeDee, thats... more complicated May 13 19:25:12 I tell you I walked my father right into an encounter with the Nieblungen? May 13 19:25:46 Don’ think so? May 13 19:25:53 * Morgan nods May 13 19:26:25 Couldn't think of a way to get him onside with... y'know, what we can do... so, we went for a walk and I plonked him in front of a Nieblungen May 13 19:26:36 * HH laughs May 13 19:26:39 oh man! May 13 19:26:45 He was as grey as they are May 13 19:29:09 * HH chuckles May 13 19:29:21 Musta been quite the sight May 13 19:29:55 * Morgan nods May 13 19:30:43 He sees now I had no say in it, its not evil and is actually Theus' doing... hard to argue with that May 13 19:31:00 did he get a name? like Adalbrecht, sire of the almighty overlord? May 13 19:31:21 No... there's just the few of us with names, it seems May 13 19:31:41 The kids got ‘em? May 13 19:31:54 Not that they've mentioned... May 13 19:32:10 * HH nods May 13 19:32:34 Inga of the giant norks. May 13 19:32:56 * Morgan chuckles May 13 19:35:03 speaking of big tits, hows yer brother? May 13 19:35:54 * Morgan smiles May 13 19:35:57 He's alright I think May 13 19:37:12 Seems like his friends have forgiven him May 13 19:37:28 Yeah, I think so May 13 19:45:53 None being pityin’ to Mina? May 13 19:46:05 Not so far as I've noticed, no May 13 19:47:49 Good May 13 19:48:09 * Morgan nods, looking around May 13 19:54:50 *It’s peaceful, but their line of carriages are loud as they roll over the roads May 13 19:55:03 What ya expectin’ at the church May 13 19:55:32 In what respect? May 13 19:56:29 Lotsa locals? Freiarrs should be there, and Maubourg? May 13 19:56:49 Not sure about locals, but the rest... yeah May 13 19:58:07 They’re gonna drink you dry May 13 19:58:25 No doubt May 13 20:00:48 I’ll give ‘em a hand, o’ course May 13 20:01:25 I'm sure you will. The Eisenfurst wants ten bottles of that really good whiskey May 13 20:02:02 * HH makes a low whistle May 13 20:02:17 That’s gon’ cost him May 13 20:02:22 * Morgan nods May 13 20:02:24 Oh yes May 13 20:03:49 tempted to go fetch it yerself? May 13 20:04:09 And miss everything here? May 13 20:05:23 * HH chuckles May 13 20:05:31 good point May 13 20:05:57 * Morgan nods May 13 20:06:00 I thought so May 13 20:07:08 Need anyone keeping apart? May 13 20:07:59 Tough to say... Molly loathes Hannalore... so far she's not been dramatic but you know how she can be May 13 20:08:49 might be worse now she’s knocked up? May 13 20:09:17 Yeah, definitely. Hannalore knocking on my door first thing this morning didn't help May 13 20:09:23 why? May 13 20:09:41 I'd arranged to meet her so she could re-tie my hair but I overslept May 13 20:09:59 Unlike you May 13 20:10:30 It was a busy night May 13 20:11:47 * HH nods May 13 20:11:58 Hopin for a quieter one tonight? May 13 20:12:09 It'd be nice May 13 20:12:48 Mebbie a little bit noisy, in the right sorta way May 13 20:13:02 Yeah, that I could live with May 13 20:13:33 * HH nods May 13 20:13:48 Me too. I been told I’m not sleeping out again May 13 20:14:17 * Morgan nods May 13 20:14:20 Probably best May 13 20:14:43 * HH nods May 13 20:15:00 Don’ want her turnin’ up at anyone else’s door May 13 20:15:33 That wouldn't happen May 13 20:16:09 I know, man. She’s got eyes for no one but me May 13 20:16:41 * Morgan nods May 13 20:16:44 Quite so May 13 20:17:06 She’s a good girl May 13 20:17:19 * Morgan nods May 13 20:17:21 definitely May 13 20:17:41 * HH grins May 13 20:17:52 ‘sides, how could she ever top me?! May 13 20:18:22 I dunno, KItt maybe? May 13 20:19:22 He’s handsome, but he ain’t got my skills May 13 20:19:56 * Morgan shrugs May 13 20:19:58 Couldn't say May 13 20:20:55 * HH nods, watching around. When they get close, he says “you ready?” May 13 20:21:24 * Morgan closes his eyes for a moment, taking a slow breath, subconsciously straightening before nodding May 13 20:25:48 * HH nods. They get to the churchyard. It looks like the whole town has turned out, people everywhere, young and old, man and woman alike, all in their best clothes, and all watching Morgan and Heinzharold May 13 20:26:19 oh... wow. May 13 20:26:27 [we seem to have quite a crowd] May 13 20:28:24 Huh! didn’t expect so many would wanna see you May 13 20:28:38 [oh dear!] May 13 20:28:51 * Morgan smiles May 13 20:29:18 All the local nobles, the Eisenfurst... don't often get a chance to be near so many of those in charge... May 13 20:30:00 * HH gives his most charming smile to the crowd May 13 20:31:04 All wanting your favour and for you to buy from them May 13 20:31:48 * Morgan nods, guiding Xantha closer before stopping and dismounting May 13 20:35:13 * HH does likewise. Morgan can see a smaller group of better dressed people with Reverend Loewe, perhaps forty of them in total including women and children, as well as Maubourg and his wife. Teresa Loewe is with the commoners though May 13 20:35:55 * Morgan pulls Xantha's bit so his face is near the big horses ear May 13 20:36:00 Don't wander off May 13 20:36:59 *Xantha looks suspiciously at the Palomino* May 13 20:37:15 And be nice... May 13 20:37:35 * Morgan pats the horses cheek before moving to open the door of Molly's carriage May 13 20:38:29 * HH is now known as Molly May 13 20:38:44 * Molly is waiting. She whispers “Is it many?” May 13 20:39:10 ummm... yes. Far as I can make out its just about everybody May 13 20:40:28 * Molly draws in a deep breath through her nose, shoulders squaring, chin coming up May 13 20:41:01 I was thinking... maybe we'll keep the doors open, let the people in? May 13 20:41:46 * Molly nods, smiling May 13 20:42:02 Yes, that’s a good idea May 13 20:42:19 * Morgan nods, helping her down May 13 20:42:46 There's a group of what I assume are nobility with the reverend and Maubourg... they'll be our first port of call... May 13 20:43:06 * Molly nods, smiling May 13 20:43:19 Our mothers will bring the children May 13 20:43:33 * Morgan nods, offering his arm May 13 20:43:34 Shall we? May 13 20:46:14 * Molly takes it. She looks proud, and there are so many sparkles on her dress and tiara that she seems radiant. There’s lots of admiring looks and even staring from the common children May 13 20:46:40 * Morgan leads her towards Reverend Loewe May 13 20:49:42 *Reverned Loewe smiles at them, bowing. The other nobles follow suit* Good morning, Your Excellencies May 13 20:49:59 * Morgan inclines his head May 13 20:50:21 Reverend Loewe... we weren't expecting so many... May 13 20:51:26 RL: *he smiles warmly* Nor was I, but all are welcome on such a joyous occasion, in the eyes of the Lord May 13 20:52:32 * Morgan nods May 13 20:52:53 Absolutely... *he looks to Maubourg before bowing his head then extending his hand* Graf Maubourg... May 13 20:53:37 *Maubourg bows* Your Excellency May 13 20:54:13 *He shakes Morgan’s hand. The other nobles look surprised * May 13 20:55:13 Thank you for coming... and for your advice and support and getting everything together May 13 20:56:23 *Maubourg nods* Of course. You have already met my wife, Grafin Maubourg Von Gottkirchen May 13 20:57:12 * Morgan nods, bowing his head to her May 13 20:57:26 Grafin Maubourg, you're looking lovely May 13 20:58:27 *She isn’t a pretty woman, but she’s clearly tried hard,and she flushes at his praise* Thank you, Your Excellency, you look very fine also May 13 20:59:10 You've met my wife, of course... *he moves a little to bring Molly into the conversation* May 13 21:21:52 *Maubourg smiles* Duchess Koertig, you light up the church yard May 13 21:22:05 * Molly smiles “Thank you, my Lord” May 13 21:24:14 Maubourg: May I introduce you both to the Freiarrs? May 13 21:26:36 Please.... May 13 21:27:41 * Molly nods, smiling at all of them. Fifteen have come, with some wives and children. Molly seems to be taking in every little detail, but mostly they all seem similar. There is one little boy of about four there, and his mother seems to communicate with sign language. May 13 21:32:44 * Molly talks with them all briefly, and he discovers that the boy is called Cohen Ansbach, his Father the one who a dream had warned him hadn’t stepped in enough to settle the Objectionist unrest. The issue should have been sorted by Karlsruhe whilst they were away May 13 21:34:10 * Morgan greets them all, before looking to the boys mother May 13 21:34:19 He cannot hear? May 13 21:35:56 *Freiarrin Ansbach is a very slight woman with light brown hair, not pretty but elegant* No, not at all May 13 21:37:15 *The little boy watches Morgan’s mouth intently May 13 21:39:39 *Adalbrecht, Edward, and Mina come to join the noble group, Adalbrecht seems vaguely acquainted with most, Mina and Edward with a couple of them. It takes the pressure off a little* May 13 21:39:57 But he can read lips... May 13 21:41:38 FA: *she nods* Quite well, yes May 13 21:41:48 * Morgan nods May 13 21:42:07 It shows... I wonder if you might teach me a little something? May 13 21:42:47 Fa: *she looks surprised * If Your Excellency wishes May 13 21:43:01 * Morgan nods, moving a little May 13 21:43:13 I wonder if you might show me how to say I'm pleased to meet him... May 13 21:44:21 *She looks deeply touched, showing him the signs* May 13 21:44:37 * Morgan practices them a few times, watching for corrections May 13 21:45:24 *She does so* May 13 21:46:25 * Morgan nods a little before turning to face the boy, slowly making the signs May 13 21:46:58 *His eyes light up. He bows to Morgan before repeating the signs* May 13 21:47:39 * Morgan smiles, bowing his head May 13 21:48:43 *He signs again* May 13 21:48:57 FA: He says thank you for talking to him May 13 21:49:19 Oh, its absolutely my honour May 13 21:49:48 *She translates this, and the little boy smiles again* May 13 21:52:28 At some point, I would very much like to learn more May 13 22:02:14 FA: We would be honoured to have Your Excellency visit us in Ansbach May 13 22:02:29 * Morgan nods May 13 22:02:35 It'll take a while but we'll make it happen May 13 22:03:35 FA: Thank you May 13 22:03:47 * Morgan smiles, nodding before moving on May 13 22:04:51 *Molly smiles at him briefly whilst she’s talking to another Freiarr* May 13 22:05:27 * Morgan smiles at her, going to find someone new to talk to May 13 22:06:20 *He finds an older couple, but it’s not long until Rev Loewe is trying to catch his eye* May 13 22:06:53 * Morgan excuses himself, going to the reverend May 13 22:07:36 * Molly is now known as Rev May 13 22:08:02 I think it is time to begin, Your Excellency May 13 22:08:27 * Morgan nods May 13 22:08:29 Very well May 13 22:12:04 * Rev encourages him into the church, and his family, friends, and the nobles follow in, their places already labelled with little cards. The church is filled with beautiful, very scented flowers, which was Alice and Florrie’s job May 13 22:12:25 * Morgan smiles, looking up into the rafters briefly May 13 22:13:20 *he realises Molly isn’t beside him to smile at the gesture she’s always claimed to find charming* May 13 22:13:29 * Morgan looks around May 13 22:16:10 *The bell rings for Eleven O’clock. **once everyone gets to their assigned seats, or in most common people's cases crammed in where there is only room to stand, Molly brings the children down the aisle, Emil on her hip, Varick holding her hand, and the eye contact she makes with her husband acknowledges what only they and their very closest friends know, their third child within her womb. May 13 22:16:36 * Morgan smiles, watching her May 13 22:17:30 * Rev is now known as Molly May 13 22:20:21 * Molly smiles, watching him back. She looks happy, and much less nervous that when she walked down the aisle to him on their wedding day, the prospect of more children seeming so scary and to be one day endured for him. Now Varick is there’s, and Emil has entered their lives, and that tiny new child that is the culmination of the Nieblungens plan as well as his own desperate wish has also. May 13 22:21:01 * Morgan glances around at the others May 13 22:25:00 *His parents look very happy, as do Edward and Mina sat beside them. Florrie and Alice sit on the other side. Heinzharold and Inga are on the same bench. His wider family of his cousin, in laws, and uncle are on the pews across the aisle. Other friends and nobles fill up the front. It’s lovely to see everyone here, though somewhat sad that Jana’s christening had been more tense than relaxed as this is May 13 22:26:33 * Morgan closes his eyes a moment, looking back to the reverend, waiting May 13 22:28:07 *He waits until Molly and the boys are with Morgan. She smiles up at him as Varick takes his hand* [I love you, liebes herz] May 13 22:29:31 [and I you] May 13 22:30:52 *Varick squeezes his hand. He looks so proud of himself, and smiles at his friends* May 13 22:34:29 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 13 23:35:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)