**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun May 19 00:00:18 2024 May 19 00:00:18 * Molly takes a glass and hands it to him May 19 00:00:36 The first of our many, many social events May 19 00:01:28 * Morgan nods, sipping it May 19 00:01:33 Aye May 19 00:02:08 * Molly looks around the lawn that’s bathed in sunlight May 19 00:02:40 Our home is so beautiful, and the staff have done so well May 19 00:02:45 * Morgan nods May 19 00:02:54 They've done an amazing job, frankly May 19 00:03:04 * Molly nods May 19 00:03:16 Especially as they’ve never done this before May 19 00:04:21 * Morgan nods May 19 00:04:22 Indeed May 19 00:06:31 * Molly smiles, glancing back to where commoners are laughing and chatting, their families are socialising with everyone, the boys are playing together with some other noble and common children. Martha has Emil, Verity has Florrie. Alice is with DeeDee, Seb, and Witts May 19 00:07:16 It seems to come naturally to them May 19 00:07:48 * Molly nods May 19 00:08:04 Yes, it does... You feel ill-at-ease here? May 19 00:08:17 I feel... ill prepared. May 19 00:08:43 Even though this is the life you grew up in? May 19 00:08:53 * Morgan nods May 19 00:09:04 I've spent a lot of time with normal people... May 19 00:10:15 There are many normal people to talk to, my love, people we’ll see every week at church or when we go to the village to shop May 19 00:10:42 Yes... but my role requires I deal with the Freiarrs and other nobles... May 19 00:12:07 You could utilise your father and Edward, have one of the, with you May 19 00:12:19 * Morgan nods May 19 00:12:21 Good idea May 19 00:12:41 * Molly smiles, sipping her champagne “mmhmm” May 19 00:13:53 * Morgan sips his drink May 19 00:14:53 I will say no more, I am on my most Duchessly behaviour this afternoon May 19 00:15:05 Probably wise May 19 00:15:20 * Molly nods May 19 00:15:33 iT is difficult, but I’ll endure May 19 00:15:44 * Morgan nods May 19 00:15:51 Good... I'll make itup to you later May 19 00:15:57 * Molly smiles May 19 00:16:14 I will hold you to that very firmly indeed. May 19 00:16:47 * Morgan nods May 19 00:17:01 Best go do hostly things I suppose May 19 00:17:22 * Molly nods. He feels like they’re being watched May 19 00:17:47 * Morgan glances around May 19 00:18:29 *Ruth and Ilena are watching them, smiling and whispering May 19 00:19:01 Looks like someone's become friends... May 19 00:19:49 * Molly smiles May 19 00:20:00 Very distant cousins. May 19 00:20:13 * Morgan nods May 19 00:20:15 Yes indeed May 19 00:20:45 we’re like one big happy family May 19 00:21:31 * Morgan nods May 19 00:21:33 I suppose we are May 19 00:22:21 And aside from the nerves, are you happy? May 19 00:22:30 Aye, I am May 19 00:22:34 Are you? May 19 00:22:43 * Molly smiles, nodding May 19 00:23:41 Oh yes. Two baptised sons, being pregnant, and having a wonderful, gorgeous husband. Of course i’m happy May 19 00:24:08 * Morgan smiles May 19 00:24:29 I uhhh... I was asked if perhaps you haven't noticed the quickening because you haven't realised thats what it is... May 19 00:25:43 * Molly frowns slightly May 19 00:25:54 I don’t -think- so... May 19 00:26:15 * Morgan smiles May 19 00:26:17 Alright May 19 00:27:25 I will try to pay more attention May 19 00:27:40 Perhaps... ask our mothers what it would feel like? May 19 00:27:58 I will, and Alice May 19 00:28:27 Good idea May 19 00:29:13 * Molly smiles May 19 00:29:33 I wonder if I don’t feel it because he’s hiding May 19 00:30:12 Possibly I suppose May 19 00:31:48 Will you miss listening to him in quiet hour? May 19 00:32:23 * Morgan nods May 19 00:32:26 Absolutely I will May 19 00:35:30 I’ll miss lying down with you like that. Shall we join Mina with the nobles over there? May 19 00:35:47 * Morgan nods May 19 00:35:49 Aye, lets May 19 00:36:17 * Molly heads that way, carrying her champagne May 19 01:22:43 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 19 01:37:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 19 14:28:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 19 15:19:26 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 19 15:19:44 I uhhh... I was asked if perhaps you haven't noticed the quickening because you haven't realised thats what it is... May 19 15:19:44 * Molly frowns slightly May 19 15:19:44 I don’t -think- so... May 19 15:19:44 * Morgan smiles May 19 15:19:48 Alright May 19 15:19:50 I will try to pay more attention May 19 15:19:54 Perhaps... ask our mothers what it would feel like? May 19 15:19:56 I will, and Alice May 19 15:19:58 Good idea May 19 15:20:00 * Molly smiles May 19 15:20:02 I wonder if I don’t feel it because he’s hiding May 19 15:20:04 Possibly I suppose May 19 15:20:06 Will you miss listening to him in quiet hour? May 19 15:20:08 * Morgan nods May 19 15:20:10 Absolutely I will May 19 15:20:12 I’ll miss lying down with you like that. Shall we join Mina with the nobles over there? May 19 15:20:14 * Morgan nods May 19 15:20:16 Aye, lets May 19 15:20:20 * Molly heads that way, carrying her champagne May 19 15:20:22 * Morgan follows her May 19 15:27:59 *They’re quickly drawn in to the polite conversation. Molly seems relaxed but appropriately social and well-mannered, and the nobles seem to take to her well. When one man mentions that he has a son called Horatio she comments about how she was once acquainted with a scholar called Horatio May 19 15:28:02 It’s hard to believe for a moment that that serving maid so alone and desperate to learn her letters from that man in Catherine’s library is now here at his side, his wife and the mother of his children. His Duchess and hostess, competent and warm. May 19 15:34:35 * Morgan smiles, watching her interact May 19 15:37:06 *they move on to Freiarr Ansbach, his wife, and the little deaf boy Cohen May 19 15:38:54 * Morgan smiles at them, inclining his head May 19 15:41:09 Ansbach: We enjoyed the service, your Excellency May 19 15:41:41 I'm glad to hear it... I thought it was rather good May 19 15:42:55 *Frau Ansbach says quietly to Molly* I heard that the Kempten vicar is the one who married Teresa Maubourg May 19 15:44:01 * Morgan sips his drink May 19 15:44:11 * Molly smiles warmly “Indeed he is. They are a lovely couple, and I am very glad to have them lead our Parish” May 19 15:44:29 *She looks surprised, as does Ansbach himself* May 19 15:45:31 FrauAnsbach: I felt so sorry for her to just be a village vicar’s wife after being a spinster so long May 19 15:47:52 * Molly sips her own champagne “It is unlucky that Theus did not choose for two such souls who are perfect together to have equal social standing. I can only conclude that He is less concerned about such things, and more concerned about the wealth we have in our hearts and minds rather than our pockets” May 19 15:49:31 Ansbach looks surprised again, but it’d be awful form of him to disagree so publicly with their hostess (or even just a Duchess), so he smiles and nods “Indeed, your Excellency” May 19 15:50:01 * Morgan smiles a little, sipping his drink and glancing around May 19 15:50:03 *The little boy watches Morgan* May 19 15:50:40 I'm sorry... I didn't get the young mans name... May 19 15:51:32 Ansbach: This is Cohen, he is our youngest May 19 15:52:42 Cohen, of course... I wonder if he'd like to spend some time playing with our son and his friends... May 19 15:55:07 Ansbach: His infirmity means that he cannot play with other children except his siblings, your Excellency May 19 15:55:36 Infirmity? May 19 15:57:55 Ansbach: His deafness, Your Excellency May 19 15:58:33 I dont see how that limits him to playing with his siblings May 19 16:00:13 Frau Ansbach: Our children can communicate with him by signs May 19 16:01:34 But he can understand what people are saying... May 19 16:02:10 Ansbach: He can lip read to a degree, but he is not up to the level of normal children May 19 16:02:43 I'm sure they will make accommodations for him to be included May 19 16:03:08 [it would be a shame if this man experienced a temporary but profound deafness of his own...] May 19 16:03:35 [indeed it would] May 19 16:04:09 *The couple looks at each other a moment before he says* I suppose we could try, your Excellency, if they will not feel hindered by it May 19 16:04:44 [or to lose control of his bladder in front of His Grace.] May 19 16:05:10 [that'd be so sad...] May 19 16:05:23 * Morgan nods, looking to Cohen May 19 16:05:25 [don’t tempt me, my love.] May 19 16:05:32 What do you think? Want to play with my son? May 19 16:07:27 *the young boy looks over at the other children. The boys are throwing a ball to each other out of the way of the tables which, of course, no one can eat from until Morgan does. He looks sad, then shakes his head May 19 16:07:51 * Morgan gets down on his knees in front of him May 19 16:08:00 Sure? They'd love to play with you May 19 16:11:25 *the boy looks again, then nods slightly* May 19 16:11:48 * Morgan watches him a moment May 19 16:11:53 How do you say your name? May 19 16:14:19 *he makes his hand into a shape like a C, then taps his thumb to index finger twice* May 19 16:14:35 * Morgan copies him, then looks to the boy May 19 16:14:38 That right? May 19 16:14:44 *he nods* May 19 16:17:45 Okay... shall we go teach the others? And you can teach them how to say their names too? May 19 16:19:08 *He nods* May 19 16:19:24 * Morgan nods, standing up and holding out his hand May 19 16:19:40 *Cohen takes it* May 19 16:20:34 * Morgan smiles, looking at his parents May 19 16:20:42 If you'll excuse us... I'll keep him safe May 19 16:21:36 *they nod. He hears Molly quietly ask Frau Ansbach whether he has always had trouble with his hearing* May 19 16:21:56 * Morgan leads the boy over to the other children May 19 16:23:32 *They are busy playing* May 19 16:24:05 * Morgan whistles to them as he gets closer May 19 16:24:48 *Varick looks up first* May 19 16:24:53 * Molly is now known as Varick May 19 16:24:59 * Morgan beckons him over May 19 16:25:54 * Varick does so May 19 16:26:45 Varick... this is Cohen Ansbach... he'd like to play with you, but he has a little problem May 19 16:27:48 * Varick nods May 19 16:27:54 He can play, Vati May 19 16:28:29 * Morgan nods May 19 16:28:58 He can't hear, but he talks with his hands so you'll need to be thoughtful to him... his name is Cohen *he makes the sign* May 19 16:30:23 * Varick immediately copies it, and then smiles at the boy, waving hello and then doing the sign. The little boy smiles, waving back May 19 16:30:45 I thought maybe he could teach all of you how to say your names like that May 19 16:32:52 * Varick nods “Okay. How, Vati?” May 19 16:33:09 * Morgan kneels down, looking at Cohen May 19 16:33:17 This is Varick, my son... May 19 16:34:18 *Cohen makes his fingers into a V and taps them together twice* May 19 16:34:36 * Varick grins “Like a V for Varick May 19 16:34:43 * Morgan nods May 19 16:34:45 exactly May 19 16:35:59 Perhaps you could help him teach the others and then play catch? May 19 16:36:56 *Varick nods* If I speak slow and clear, he can know what I say? May 19 16:37:22 I've not been speaking slowly... just not fast, but yes... clear... May 19 16:37:53 okay, Vati May 19 16:38:08 * Morgan looks at Cohen May 19 16:38:15 Varick will help, okay? May 19 16:38:52 *Cohen nods. Varick makes sure Cohen is looking before he says “Come with me” May 19 16:41:42 *Cohen goes with Varick, who takes them over to Jacques and Rickon, explaining to them* May 19 16:41:58 * Morgan stands back up, watching them May 19 16:45:44 *The three older boys gather around, working together. He sees them working together to learn the signs for their names, and then Rickon finds the ball to ask about that May 19 16:47:37 * Morgan smiles, glancing around May 19 16:49:58 *The lawn is busy, people all mingling. Maubourg and his wife seem a little left out compared to Teresa and Rev Loewe who are within a group of their community May 19 16:52:48 * Morgan looks back to the boys May 19 16:53:32 *They seem to be getting on fine* May 19 16:53:55 * Morgan wanders away towards the Maubourgs May 19 16:54:25 *They are drinking his champagne, but no one has plates yet* May 19 16:55:29 [I suppose I'd best eat something so everyone else can] May 19 16:56:35 [your youngest son would appreciate it!] May 19 16:56:53 [Shall we then?] May 19 16:56:59 * Morgan wanders toward the table May 19 16:57:12 * Varick is now known as Molly May 19 16:57:58 * Molly comes to his side shortly after. Other people start to gather May 19 16:59:05 * Morgan takes a plate, filling it before handing it to Molly and getting another for himself May 19 17:15:17 * Molly waits patiently, as do the others, though HH looks to be subtly hurrying him May 19 17:15:40 * Morgan smiles, eating some May 19 17:18:01 *Everyone starts to get some. it’s a mix of Eisen food and Capperlucia food, but Arendt seems to have made little cards explaining what they are. Faulk puts some of the foreign food on his plate, and this seems to encourage the others to do likewise. The cost of this meal is go8ng to be horrendous May 19 17:20:36 [I wonder if I could bill the Eisenfurst for this, as its part your ambassadorial duties May 19 17:39:09 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 19 18:18:06 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 19 18:18:25 [I wonder if I could bill the Eisenfurst for this, as its part your ambassadorial duties] May 19 18:18:51 * Molly smiles [thatd be nice] May 19 18:19:26 * Morgan nods a little, eating while watching the children May 19 18:22:01 *Florrie is sat out of the way with Maggie and Emil. Varick and the boys are helping Cohen get food May 19 18:23:16 * Morgan smiles to himself May 19 18:23:58 * Molly looks at them too May 19 18:24:33 He was sick as a baby... May 19 18:24:45 Oh? May 19 18:25:24 The wet nurse brought Mumps with her from her home village May 19 18:25:43 Oh... thats unfortunate May 19 18:27:35 it’s so rare to become fully deaf, almost unheard of May 19 18:27:43 * Molly winces slightly May 19 18:27:51 you know what I mean May 19 18:27:53 An unfortunate turn of phrase... May 19 18:28:26 quite. No one really understands-how- it causes deafness... May 19 18:28:46 Huh... May 19 18:29:08 * Molly nods May 19 18:29:14 intriguing... May 19 18:29:24 * Morgan nods May 19 18:29:30 I could see how that would interest you May 19 18:29:59 it could be a discovery worthy of medical text books May 19 18:30:09 * Morgan nods May 19 18:30:10 indeed May 19 18:31:14 * Molly watches the boy, then she sighs May 19 18:31:58 one day. May 19 18:32:08 * Morgan nods May 19 18:32:15 Bit much to be going n with right now May 19 18:32:33 too risky. how would one explain it? May 19 18:32:42 quite May 19 18:35:29 * Molly watches him try to keep up with the excited chat between the boys but looking bewildered. She nods slightly to herself, speaking very quietly “I will fix it.” May 19 18:35:48 In time May 19 18:36:09 For now... perhaps tell the boys to slow down a bit... May 19 18:37:08 * Molly nods, going toward them. As she passes him, all he can smell is the pregnant scent of her May 19 18:38:34 * Morgan inhales before sighing May 19 18:40:46 *Edward is close enough then to say “Something amiss, brother?” May 19 18:41:01 Hmm? No, not really May 19 18:42:13 * Molly is now known as Edward May 19 18:43:48 * Edward eats a little of the rice parcel before saying “Are you sure? You look vacant” May 19 18:45:27 * Morgan nods May 19 18:45:46 I suppose I didn't think I'd ever -really- be here... May 19 18:46:59 * Edward looks around May 19 18:47:31 This is the life our forefathers had, before the War May 19 18:48:44 * Morgan nods May 19 18:48:48 How am I doing so far? May 19 18:49:22 * Edward smiles May 19 18:50:14 Well, brother. Everyone is socialising May 19 18:50:23 * Morgan nods May 19 18:50:35 I want to draw the Maubourgs into more conversation... May 19 18:50:48 * Edward looks that way May 19 18:51:00 They seem to be being subtly shunned May 19 18:51:09 * Morgan nods May 19 18:51:15 I dislike that May 19 18:51:24 * Edward nods May 19 18:57:27 I will take Mina to them if you wanted, but I have a question for you May 19 18:57:39 * Morgan looks at him May 19 18:57:40 yes? May 19 18:58:02 When would you prefer I give the boys their gift? May 19 18:58:13 Well, that depends what it is doesn't it May 19 18:58:21 A surprise May 19 18:59:19 Uhhh, we can do it soon, if you like, before the performance... May 19 19:00:24 * Edward nods “I’ll need four members of staff” May 19 19:01:27 Four?! May 19 19:01:36 yes May 19 19:02:35 Alright... you know where to find them May 19 19:02:52 * Edward nods, walking off towards Dresden May 19 19:03:49 [Edward has just asked if he can give the boys their present... he's just going to find four staff to deal with it] May 19 19:05:01 [oh goodness...] May 19 19:05:31 [indeed] May 19 19:07:43 *He has to socialise whilst he waits, another local Freiarr, and Molly is with the Loewes* May 19 19:07:59 * Morgan spends the time trying to get to know the Freiarr May 19 19:09:50 *he seems nice enough, respectful. He sees Edward with the four staff carrying something big and heavy looking May 19 19:10:09 Oh... this looks... large... May 19 19:10:35 *The Freiarr nods* It does May 19 19:11:15 Will you excuse me? I'd like to be with my sons when whatever -that- is is unveiled May 19 19:12:49 *The Freiarr inclines his head* May 19 19:13:05 * Morgan does likewise, heading for the boys May 19 19:14:08 *Emil is playing with some wooden blocks, and Florrie is sorting them into a flower pattern on the grass. Varick is with the bigger boys playing tag May 19 19:14:58 [I dread to think what that is] May 19 19:15:57 *they set it down, being careful to keep the sheets over it* May 19 19:17:56 * Morgan looks over at Edward May 19 19:18:18 * Edward looks around. People are watching him now, and Mina joins him. He clears his throat May 19 19:20:20 Your Grace, Your Excellencies, Lord and Ladies, and welcome guests... I would like to show you all the gift my beloved wife and I have for our Godsons May 19 19:21:42 *the people all gather around, and Molly picks Emil up, carrying him over. Varick comes over with his friends and stands by Morgan May 19 19:22:25 * Morgan puts his hand on Varicks head, tousling his hair briefly May 19 19:23:28 Varick: what do you think it is, Vati? May 19 19:25:41 Iv'e got no idea son May 19 19:30:14 * Edward waits til everyone is paying attention before nodding to Dresden, who removes the sheets. Beneath them are two small boats, big enough for one adult and a child, their masts and sails neatly stowed alongside them on the pallet. One is red, the other yellow, both shiny and new May 19 19:30:31 * Edward smiles at the amazed sounds of the guests May 19 19:30:57 Well then son... will you look at those... May 19 19:31:53 Varick: That’s boats! *he grins* two boats! *from nearby Emil says “Oats!” May 19 19:32:26 *Across on the other side of the present, HH is grinning* May 19 19:32:50 $You had something to do with this?$ May 19 19:33:26 $not a thing, but we gotta race these, man!$ May 19 19:33:52 *Varick goes running to Edward, and hugs him* Thank you! May 19 19:34:10 $Yeah$ May 19 19:34:20 *Emil says “Mamam Ow!” May 19 19:35:49 *Molly puts him down* May 19 19:36:15 *Varick looks at the back of the boats* Vati! they’ve got names! May 19 19:37:05 * Morgan walks over to him May 19 19:37:07 Have they? May 19 19:38:22 V: This one is called the Red Tulip! May 19 19:38:41 Thats pretty isn't it May 19 19:39:02 * Edward smiles “I thought you’d like to start a new family tradition... Yours being the Purple Rose” May 19 19:40:12 * Morgan grins May 19 19:40:25 I like it... going to mean a -lot- of boats though May 19 19:42:10 * Edward nods May 19 19:42:31 V: this one is called the Yellow Daisy May 19 19:43:15 Thats nice May 19 19:44:33 * Edward smiles “I wondered about a white one next, the White Lily Of The Valley?” *In his dream, where JoJo had the Dan Don Barkle, Jana’s was the Lily Of The Valley, named for her mother* May 19 19:44:55 Mmm, maybe... May 19 19:46:06 *He suddenly recalls the Nieblungen’s warning about paying attention* May 19 19:46:34 * Morgan looks around May 19 19:48:14 *Emil is looking intently at the boats, and takes a single step towards them* May 19 19:48:31 [Molly, look at Emil... quickly] May 19 19:49:38 *Molly looks back to the baby from Inga beside her. Emil takes another step, and then another. The ripple of excitement through their immediate family can almost be felt* May 19 19:49:57 * Morgan watches him in amazement May 19 19:51:13 *Varick spots it, going closer and holding his hands out from six feet away* Come on, Emil, come see our boats! You can pick which one, okay? May 19 19:51:34 *Emil grins, stepping closer again* May 19 19:51:40 [oh my god!] May 19 19:51:59 * Morgan smiles broadly, watching May 19 19:52:06 [I daren't move in case I put him off] May 19 19:52:43 *Emil gets all the way to Varick, who hugs him* V: You did it! Good boy! May 19 19:53:14 *Despite all their elevated social standing or not, the assorted witnesses applaud the baby May 19 19:53:29 * Morgan laughs, moving to hug the two boys May 19 19:54:53 * Edward is now known as Varick May 19 19:55:02 He did it, Vati! He really walked! May 19 19:55:20 He did... I wasn't expecting that May 19 19:55:40 He’s really big now! May 19 19:56:08 Yes he is... the two of you, growing up so fast May 19 19:56:12 *Emil is looking at the boats still “Oats” May 19 19:58:44 *Molly comes over too, smiling* Little Lamb, you are not so little now! May 19 19:59:10 *Emil turns to look at her “Oats” May 19 19:59:26 You want to have a look in the boats? May 19 20:00:50 * Varick nods “I do!” May 19 20:01:01 Come on then May 19 20:03:40 * Varick puts Emil down, and Molly takes the baby’s hand, walking him to the boats May 19 20:04:08 * Morgan ushers Varick to have a look May 19 20:05:19 *The boats are very nice, all ready to go and just what would be ideal for their lake, ready for the boys to grow into sailing themselves one day May 19 20:05:55 * Morgan smiles, moving to Edward May 19 20:05:58 Thank you brother May 19 20:07:08 E: *he smiles proudly whilst Molly shows the yellow boat to Emil* May 19 20:07:42 E: I asked Grendlik for advice, naturally May 19 20:08:01 * Morgan nods May 19 20:08:21 Cant say I blame you there May 19 20:08:48 E: You don’t have enough money to pay me to get in to one! May 19 20:09:17 * Morgan nods May 19 20:09:44 Pity, I think Varick would love topsail you around the lake in one May 19 20:10:42 *Edward tries not to shudder* I don’t doubt it May 19 20:11:03 At least there's no monsters in this lake May 19 20:12:40 E: *he nods* But more than enough water May 19 20:12:53 * Morgan nods May 19 20:13:01 Keep up the practice May 19 20:13:26 Vati, when can we sail? May 19 20:14:00 Ummm... let me think about it... soon we've got a performance to watch... maybe tomorrow... May 19 20:14:55 But I wanted to go to Innesbruck with my friends tomorrow May 19 20:15:13 [any ideas?] May 19 20:15:22 Oh... I thought we might have a day to relax after all this May 19 20:16:21 [no, I’m afraid not] May 19 20:16:29 * Varick sighs May 19 20:16:57 Edward: Perhaps that’s something to discuss when there’s more privacy, brother May 19 20:17:04 Yes indeed May 19 20:17:17 * Morgan kneels in front of Varick May 19 20:17:30 Why don't you go back to playing with all your friends for a bit May 19 20:27:35 * Varick nods, and goes. Emil is trying to get into the yellow boat May 19 20:30:32 * Morgan watches him for a moment, smiling May 19 20:30:52 * Varick is now known as Molly May 19 20:30:58 * Molly smiles May 19 20:31:16 Our baby is not so much a baby any more May 19 20:32:04 No, he isn't... the warning I got to pay attention wasn't a warning... May 19 20:33:21 no? May 19 20:33:37 I'd have missed it if they hadn't said to pay attention May 19 20:33:48 * Molly nods, smiling May 19 20:33:56 they were helping us May 19 20:35:02 * Morgan nods May 19 20:35:04 I think so, yes May 19 20:37:26 * Molly smiles “Everyone was here, my love... all our family....” Her eyes started to fill up May 19 20:37:43 * Morgan nods, moving to put his arm around her May 19 20:38:59 * Molly sniffs May 19 20:39:02 Sorry May 19 20:39:24 Its alright my love... its an emotional time, even before the situation you find yourself in May 19 20:39:35 * Molly nods May 19 20:39:49 Would you take him a minute, I need to go inside May 19 20:40:03 * Morgan nods, kneeling down to be with Emil May 19 20:42:59 * Molly gently moves away. The party continues on as she slips away from it, her sparkles lessening, and then too far to see. For an awful, dreadful moment, he feels a deep sense of foreboding as he’s left outside with the children, with the community and the nobles, and his family and friends, still the centre of attention, but without her, her sparkle gone from him entirely May 19 20:43:28 * Morgan tries to get a fix on her location May 19 20:43:52 *She just inside the house, heading past the music room* May 19 20:44:11 [Are you alright my love?] May 19 20:44:35 [I need time to compose myself and then have someone check my make up] May 19 20:45:43 [aright my love] May 19 20:47:50 *Emil babbles away. That feeling mercifully doesn’t return, but people come to admire the boats, including Adalbrecht and Grendlik* May 19 20:49:28 I understand you had some input into this... May 19 20:49:37 * Molly is now known as Grendlik May 19 20:49:46 Yes, my Lord May 19 20:52:54 Adalbrecht: They look like fine craft May 19 20:54:39 They certainly do May 19 20:55:23 * Grendlik looks at them May 19 20:56:08 I am new to this sort of socialising, how many hours would we decently be expected to wait until taking them out? May 19 20:57:10 * Morgan chuckles May 19 20:57:17 Varick was asking the same until Edward told me off May 19 21:00:10 Ad: Once the day guests have departed and it’s only family, then you may May 19 21:01:03 * Morgan nods May 19 21:01:17 I'm glad you were all here to see Emil's first steps May 19 21:03:06 *both men look pleased* May 19 21:03:33 It’s always a special moment, I’m honoured we could share it May 19 21:04:00 * Morgan nods May 19 21:06:18 I think its going... okay so far May 19 21:06:48 Ad: I think you are doing very well, as we had always hoped May 19 21:08:10 * Morgan nods, looking pleased May 19 21:09:19 Ad: I think we will manage with Emil, you should socialise. Where is Molly? May 19 21:09:37 She got a little emotional, she went to freshen up May 19 21:10:38 *Adalbrecht nods, coming to Emil* Young Captain Koertig, where do our adventures take us today? May 19 21:10:46 * Grendlik smiles at Morgan May 19 21:11:02 * Morgan stands, smiling May 19 21:11:06 If you'll excuse me then May 19 21:12:30 *Adalbrecht just waves him off* May 19 21:13:05 * Morgan goes off to mingle May 19 21:15:03 *He’s chatting with a different Freiarr when the troop come out to get set up* May 19 21:16:49 * Morgan excuses himself, going to speak to Izemalious May 19 21:17:11 * Grendlik is now known as Izamelous May 19 21:17:57 * Izamelous is instructing the others, and many of the party are watching the group of actors May 19 21:19:01 Gentlemen, thank you for coming May 19 21:20:43 *they all bow* May 19 21:20:56 we’re honoured to play for you today, your Excellency May 19 21:21:49 Karlsruhe saw your rehearsal... he was quite impressed May 19 21:25:01 * Izamelous nods May 19 21:25:13 We hope you will all enjoy it May 19 21:25:21 * Morgan smiles May 19 21:25:24 I have faith May 19 21:26:08 We will be ready in ten minutes, is that suitable? May 19 21:26:16 * Morgan nods May 19 21:26:28 I'll start getting everyone settled... you know how long it can take... May 19 21:27:48 * Izamelous nods, inclining his head May 19 21:34:33 * Morgan does likewise, going to start rounding people up to their places May 19 21:34:41 [the play is to start soon my love] May 19 21:38:03 *The nobles have chairs, but the common folk seem much happier sat nearer the stage on the blankets. Varick and the boys are at the front with Walder and Theresa, Florrie is on Edward’s lap, Emil on Grendlik’s. Jarvie is cuddling Mattias. Faulk has a chair right in the centre May 19 21:39:06 * Morgan waits for Molly May 19 21:42:22 *They’re nearly set up when he feels gentle fingers down his lower back, them stood behind the other guests May 19 21:42:40 * Morgan looks round May 19 21:44:46 * Izamelous is now known as Molly May 19 21:44:55 * Molly smiles fondly at him May 19 21:45:01 You wanted me... May 19 21:45:20 Oh only always... I think they're about to start May 19 21:45:53 * Molly smiles, whispering “Perhaps they’ll be so good that no one would have missed us, hmm?” May 19 21:46:06 perhaps May 19 21:47:22 * Molly takes his hand, leading him to their seats where she is to sit between him and Faulk May 19 21:48:46 * Morgan lets her sit before doing so himself May 19 21:51:44 * Molly retakes his hand. It’s amazing that they’re getting away with hiding her pregnancy because right now her dress holds close to her little bump. It’s difficult to keep his eyes from it, and her hand feels soft and warm in his. May 19 21:52:39 * Morgan rubs his thumb across her belly as he watches the stage May 19 21:54:01 * Molly breathes slowly beside him. The troupe come out and get applause when they introduce themselves May 19 22:17:03 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 19 23:23:14 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)