**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat May 18 19:51:52 2024 May 18 19:51:52 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 18 20:35:56 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 18 20:37:26 I know you will May 18 20:37:26 Feel better now the kids are both Objectionist? May 18 20:37:26 * Morgan looks thoughtful May 18 20:37:26 yes... yes I think so May 18 20:37:26 * HH nods May 18 20:37:28 Makes your lil family more unified? May 18 20:37:30 yeah... exactly May 18 20:37:32 Bit more formalised with Emil too May 18 20:37:34 * Morgan nods May 18 20:37:36 Aye May 18 20:37:38 weight of yer mind? May 18 20:37:40 Mostly, yeah May 18 20:38:21 * Molly is now known as HH May 18 20:38:28 Mostly? May 18 20:38:37 Never that simple really is it May 18 20:39:30 whatcha worried about? May 18 20:40:18 * Morgan smiles a little May 18 20:40:32 Nothing I can do anything about right now without scaring the bejesus out of everyone May 18 20:40:52 * HH looks at him May 18 20:40:54 like? May 18 20:41:03 Summoning a small grey person... May 18 20:41:25 they don’t seem like the partying types May 18 20:41:46 Oh Idon't know... I can see them cutting a rug May 18 20:41:59 * HH sniggers May 18 20:44:40 * Morgan looks around before sighing May 18 20:44:50 I wish it had been like this for Jana. She deserved this May 18 20:45:03 * HH nods sadly May 18 20:45:25 Yeah, she did. At least she was too young at it to realise May 18 20:45:40 Yeah. Yeah I suppose so May 18 20:50:56 Unnerstandable to feel all sortsa things, man May 18 20:52:56 * Morgan nods May 18 20:52:59 Yeah, I know May 18 20:56:00 You need a bit of time on yer own? May 18 20:56:10 * Morgan sighs before shaking his head May 18 20:56:12 No time for that May 18 20:56:44 Give them an hour, then slip off. I can say you were needed with urgent business May 18 20:57:05 Yeah, maybe. See how it goes May 18 21:00:46 Inga’s gonn keep an eye on Molly, make sure she rests if she feels a bit funny May 18 21:01:41 * Morgan nods May 18 21:01:43 good May 18 21:03:18 She’s a good girl May 18 21:04:13 Yeah, she really is May 18 21:06:06 * HH smiles May 18 21:06:26 Anything you want me doin at yer party? May 18 21:06:41 Mingle, be charming... May 18 21:08:06 * HH nods May 18 21:08:15 I can do that. Can you? May 18 21:08:22 I can mingle May 18 21:08:28 * HH chuckles May 18 21:11:49 Wanna get there ahead of the fancy folks? May 18 21:12:11 Seems appropriate, wouldn't you say? May 18 21:12:59 pick up some speed and overtake the walkers then? May 18 21:13:08 * Morgan nods May 18 21:13:10 Aye, lets May 18 21:16:53 *They do this, and Xantha prances majestically past them until they’re well ahead. HH then reins in beside him* May 18 21:19:03 -somebody- enjoyed that far too much May 18 21:22:10 * HH chuckles May 18 21:22:21 He’s always been a show off May 18 21:23:13 * Morgan nods May 18 21:23:18 aye. He has really May 18 21:26:42 * HH nods May 18 21:26:47 Wanna race? May 18 21:27:29 Oh, you want to lose... May 18 21:28:49 Not me losing, it’s the horse May 18 21:34:10 * Morgan nods May 18 21:34:20 Obviously... though, those palominos are fast May 18 21:35:45 yeah May 18 21:37:53 * Morgan nods May 18 21:37:57 Alright then, say the word May 18 21:41:35 three, two, one, bubbies! May 18 21:41:51 *he sets the palomino to a sprint* May 18 21:41:57 * Morgan leans forward slightly before muttering "Xantha, run!" May 18 21:43:37 *It’s a good hard ride, pounding along. Xantha is ever so slightly ahead as they get through the gates of Hafenlohr May 18 21:46:13 * Morgan pulls Xantha to a walk, aiming for the stables before sliding down from the saddle May 18 21:51:08 * HH follows May 18 21:51:25 gonn do that a lot when we’re settled here May 18 21:51:37 Oh yeah? May 18 21:57:39 good straight road, fast horses May 18 21:58:14 * Morgan nods, undoing Xantha's saddle and bridle before opening the stall door May 18 21:58:42 *Hope moves over to look at them * May 18 21:58:47 Listen, you big brute, one of the grooms is going to brush you down... be nice and he'll bring you an apple May 18 21:59:00 * Morgan moves closer to Aurora's stall May 18 22:00:10 *Xantha blows a raspberry* May 18 22:00:35 What do you reckon, Aurora, can I say hello yet? May 18 22:00:50 *Aurora moves closer, watchful* May 18 22:01:41 * Morgan puts a hand just over the stall door, looking away from Aurora and Hope, and up to Xantha May 18 22:02:02 Maybe if you behave, I'll have them bring some sugar cubes too... May 18 22:02:19 *his ears flicks* May 18 22:02:50 I think you probably deserve it, after winning that race... May 18 22:03:42 *he feels a fuzzy snuffly nose on his hand* May 18 22:04:23 * Morgan stays still May 18 22:04:40 Of course, if your mate bites my hand after all the time I spent getting her to trust me, I'm going to be a bit miffed May 18 22:05:17 *Xantha looks over at them before making an uneasy whine* May 18 22:06:16 * Morgan smiles a little before turning his head slowly to look into Aurora's stall May 18 22:07:11 *Aurora watches him intently. Hope sniffs his hand* May 18 22:07:51 * Morgan doesn't move May 18 22:08:05 Its alright Aurora, I'm not going to hurt anybody May 18 22:08:16 *Hope nudges at his hand* May 18 22:09:07 * Morgan slowly turns his hand so she can get at his palm May 18 22:09:47 *her little nose snuffles in his hand* May 18 22:10:21 * Morgan gently curles his fingers, rubbing gently at her chin May 18 22:11:02 *Aurora takes a step closer. Hope snuffles more* May 18 22:12:10 Gonn' have to prove myself to you too, huh? May 18 22:12:35 * Morgan puts his other hand over the door, looking at Aurora for a moment May 18 22:12:59 *Aurora gets closer again* May 18 22:13:33 Its alright, I'm not going to hurt anyone May 18 22:17:17 *Xantha watches them from his own stall. Aurora looks protective but not dangerous* May 18 22:17:58 * Morgan holds his other hand palm up a little toward Aurora May 18 22:18:28 *Aurora comes to sniff too* May 18 22:19:04 Its alright girl, you're safe here... May 18 22:20:16 *Aurora licks his hand. Hope watches him* May 18 22:20:36 * Morgan gently strokes Aurora;s cheek May 18 22:20:41 There we go, good girl May 18 22:21:55 * HH puts the palomino away May 18 22:22:20 think we better get a move on,man May 18 22:24:10 * Morgan nods, slowly withdrawing his hands May 18 22:24:13 Aye, come on then May 18 22:25:51 * HH nods, walking out of the stable with a nod to Tebbit the groom May 18 22:26:21 * Morgan follows him out, giving instruction to brush Xantha down and give him an apple May 18 22:27:55 Tebbit nods, going in go do so* May 18 22:28:25 I’m going in to take a quick leak before they all turn up May 18 22:28:57 * Morgan nods May 18 22:29:01 I'm gonn' get a drink May 18 22:29:42 * HH nods May 18 22:29:56 See you out on the lawn May 18 22:31:23 * Morgan nods May 18 22:31:25 Roger that May 18 22:31:47 That’s what she said May 18 22:32:03 * Morgan rolls his eyes, wandering toward the lawn May 18 22:33:24 *Out here there’s a small stage now built, tables, chairs, picnic blankets, and a perch for Bir May 18 22:33:46 * Morgan nods, glancing toward the main gates May 18 22:35:13 *Karlsruhe and Federest come across the lawn towards him* May 18 22:35:35 * Morgan watches them until they're in earshot May 18 22:35:46 Just the men... I'm having some issues with my flock of cows... May 18 22:36:10 *they glance at each other* May 18 22:36:17 * HH is now known as Karlsruhe May 18 22:36:25 Cows, my Lord? May 18 22:36:30 * Morgan nods May 18 22:36:33 Yes, my flock of cows May 18 22:37:12 I don’t recall any cows May 18 22:38:47 * Morgan shrugs May 18 22:38:54 Maybe its a joke only farmers would get May 18 22:39:12 Fed: How does it work? May 18 22:39:58 Well, I say that I'm having issues with my -flock- of cows... you say -herd- of cows... I say... of course I've heard of cows, I've got a whole flock of them May 18 22:40:20 *They both laugh* May 18 22:40:37 Cant -really- get away with the sort of jokes I usually tell May 18 22:41:55 Federest: Most jokes of men like us are too dark, my Lord May 18 22:42:05 Or too rude... May 18 22:43:54 *Federest nods* I didn’t want to put words in your mouth May 18 22:44:07 * Morgan smiles a little May 18 22:44:15 Anything to report? May 18 22:45:14 * Karlsruhe shakes his head “The troop are here and practiced” May 18 22:45:39 * Morgan nods May 18 22:45:43 Lets hope -that- goes well May 18 22:46:13 * Karlsruhe nods May 18 22:46:31 I’d have let my children watch it May 18 22:47:29 *Federest looks a little sad at this* May 18 22:49:15 * Morgan nods a little May 18 22:50:17 They thought they might start in about an hour, to give you time to talk to your guests first May 18 22:50:36 * Morgan nods May 18 22:50:40 Probably about right May 18 22:51:55 * Karlsruhe nods May 18 22:52:04 Would you like our help? May 18 22:53:35 Always... The Freiarrs and locals could do with seeing -you- more... and I'm sure Federest will be valuable in keeping an ear to the conversation... May 18 22:53:59 * Karlsruhe nods May 18 22:54:19 We’ll make ourselves visible. Did it go well? May 18 22:54:28 * Morgan nods, smiling May 18 22:54:57 Aye, it did... met a few people... baptism went well, didn't even upset Emil May 18 22:55:07 * Karlsruhe smiles May 18 22:55:29 Every single one of mine cried at the font May 18 22:55:58 * Morgan nods, putting his hand on Karlsruhe's shoulder May 18 22:56:14 A lot of difficult feelings going about today May 18 22:56:54 * Karlsruhe nods May 18 22:57:15 Momentous days are always bittersweet May 18 22:57:26 * Morgan nods May 18 22:57:29 Aye, they are May 18 22:58:05 Our sorrow can be used to sharpen our joy May 18 22:58:24 * Morgan smiles a little May 18 22:58:29 Starting a new book, Karlsruhe? May 18 22:58:39 * Karlsruhe smiles May 18 22:58:55 I’ve always been of a philosophical bent May 18 22:59:25 * Morgan nods May 18 22:59:28 I had noticed May 18 23:00:05 * Karlsruhe nods May 18 23:00:32 It has seen me through some tough moments May 18 23:01:36 * Morgan nods May 18 23:02:12 *Federest nods* Is she here? May 18 23:02:28 She's on her way back with the others May 18 23:02:38 *Federest nods* May 18 23:03:32 Something seems... different... May 18 23:04:28 F: with her? May 18 23:04:36 * Morgan nods May 18 23:05:51 *Federest nods slightly * I wish her the best May 18 23:06:16 * Morgan nods May 18 23:06:28 You'll be okay around her? May 18 23:08:33 *Federest nods* I will. It hurts, of course. May 18 23:09:25 * Morgan nods May 18 23:09:27 I imagine so May 18 23:10:24 *in the distance, he hears people on the estate* May 18 23:10:35 * Morgan looks round May 18 23:10:38 So it begins May 18 23:11:17 * Karlsruhe smiles “I wish you the best with it” May 18 23:11:29 * Morgan inclines his head May 18 23:11:33 Should've gotten coffee... May 18 23:12:24 Fed: I can fetch you some, my Lord May 18 23:12:43 Best not, I imagine there'll be a lot of handshaking about to happen May 18 23:13:08 *they both nod* May 18 23:15:16 * Morgan watches the gates, waiting May 18 23:16:52 *The common folk stream onto the lawn, led by Mondel. They all look surprised and admiring of the estate May 18 23:18:13 They got here quicker than I expected May 18 23:19:58 Federest: Nothing moves people like free food May 18 23:20:27 True enough May 18 23:21:17 *Everyone looks happy, chatting, pointing things out* May 18 23:21:33 * Morgan smiles, watching them May 18 23:22:54 * Karlsruhe inclines his head to Morgan “if you’ll excuse me” May 18 23:23:00 * Morgan nods May 18 23:23:01 Absolutely May 18 23:24:32 * Karlsruhe goes to some of the people. They seem to know him already May 18 23:24:54 Time to start mingling until the others arrive... May 18 23:25:03 * Morgan sets off after Karlsruhe May 18 23:38:12 *He introduces Morgan to some of the Kempten notables; the blacksmith, farrier, and landlords of the taverns. They’re friendly but deferential. He’s just asking the farrier about when Hope should be shod when suddenly Molly catches his eye as she comes around the building on Faulk’s arm. Her hair is radiant, and the sparkles draw his eye in the light. May 18 23:38:16 But it’s the easy confidence and the smile she has that makes his heart skip a beat, just like as if he was falling in love for the first time despite having been married almost exactly ten months May 18 23:38:56 * Morgan looks at the farrier May 18 23:39:13 Sorry... I was distracted by my wife... could we continue this later? May 18 23:39:49 *Farrier nods, trying hard not to smirk at all. He bows* Yes, your Excellency May 18 23:41:03 * Morgan nods, patting his shoulder before heading off to Molly May 18 23:41:11 * Karlsruhe is now known as Molly May 18 23:41:41 * Molly is with Faulk and a few of the other Freiarrs, as well as Maubourg May 18 23:42:18 * Morgan bows his head to Faulk before looking to Molly May 18 23:42:47 As short a time as its been, I very much missed you May 18 23:43:17 * Molly blushes hard, looking utterly charmed by this May 18 23:43:37 I too..., uhh... me too May 18 23:44:06 *the freiarrs smile* May 18 23:44:18 * Morgan smiles May 18 23:44:57 The, uhhh... performance will be in about an hour, so we have a little time May 18 23:45:19 *This raises a couple of eyebrows* May 18 23:45:38 Faulk: *he smiles* I will relinquish her to you, your Excellency May 18 23:46:03 Thank you, your Grace. May 18 23:46:54 * Molly moves from Faulk’s arm to Morgan’s. She smells nice, in that ways she has since he discovered her pregnancy May 18 23:49:35 * Morgan smiles May 18 23:49:38 What first my love? May 18 23:49:48 will we get a drink, liebling? May 18 23:50:05 * Morgan nods May 18 23:50:07 I think so May 18 23:50:45 * Molly excuses them from the Eisenfurst and nobles May 18 23:52:21 *Faulk and the others acknowledge this, and start chatting between themselves* May 18 23:52:34 * Morgan leads her to get a drink May 18 23:53:13 * Molly squeezes his arm gently, and whispers “I love you.” May 18 23:54:34 And I you my love... you look wonderful May 18 23:55:43 * Molly smiles up at him May 18 23:56:01 So do you, liebes herz May 18 23:56:25 * Morgan shrugs May 18 23:56:40 I've been talking to a few of the villagers May 18 23:56:46 Oh? May 18 23:57:10 *There are glasses of champagne on the nearest table May 18 23:58:02 Just sort of... mingling... May 18 23:58:13 * Molly nods May 18 23:58:31 I suspect we’ll do that for hours May 18 23:58:48 * Morgan nods May 18 23:58:50 I imagine so