**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu May 23 18:35:00 2024 May 23 18:35:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 23 18:40:39 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 23 18:41:46 they’re all chatting about different things. Molly subtly leans against him. It’s only five but she looks tired May 23 18:41:46 Are you alright my love? May 23 18:41:46 * Molly speaks quietly May 23 18:41:46 Exhausted, actually May 23 18:41:46 Why don't you go take a nap? May 23 18:41:49 because it looks suspicious. I might when Emil is put to bed in an hour May 23 18:41:51 I suppose it would May 23 18:41:53 * Molly smiles gently May 23 18:41:55 This helps May 23 18:41:57 * Morgan nods May 23 18:41:59 good May 23 18:42:01 how are you? May 23 18:42:03 I'm alright May 23 18:42:05 * Molly nods, smiling May 23 18:42:07 I’m glad May 23 18:42:09 I think it went very well today May 23 18:42:13 it did... everyone enjoyed themselves May 23 18:42:15 * Morgan nods May 23 18:42:17 The villagers seemed pleased to be included May 23 18:42:19 * Molly nods “That was a very good idea “ May 23 18:42:21 * Morgan shrugs a little May 23 18:42:23 It seemed right May 23 18:42:25 it’s how we want it to be May 23 18:42:27 yes... yes it is May 23 18:43:53 * Molly looks around their friends and family and smiles. He can see how she relaxes. Emil is with Adalbrecht who is holding his hands as he stands up. She speaks quietly May 23 18:44:06 I cannot believe he took his first steps today May 23 18:44:43 No... I was definitely not expecting it May 23 18:45:43 * Molly nods, watching Adalbrecht enjoying the activity May 23 18:45:57 It seems your father likes babies May 23 18:46:11 * Morgan nods sadly May 23 18:46:13 aye May 23 18:47:07 * Molly squeezes his hand May 23 18:47:32 [Do we need to go somewhere?] May 23 18:47:40 [No... I'm alright] May 23 18:47:55 * Molly nods slightly May 23 18:48:07 HH: $everything okay man?$ May 23 18:48:30 $Yeah. Just a little sad$ May 23 18:48:55 HH: $whats going on?$ May 23 18:49:35 * Morgan nods slightly towards Adalbrecht May 23 18:51:10 *HH glances* $understandable, man$ May 23 18:51:35 $Yeah, I think so$ May 23 18:53:06 HH: $could train a bit, work off some energy, unless your wife has had the same idea$ May 23 18:53:29 $No, she's knackered and needs a nap$ May 23 18:53:35 *Jarvie is sat with Claudia, Uinise, and Faulk* May 23 18:54:01 HH: $two birds one stone. If I had to go to bed with you I’d fall asleep too$ May 23 18:54:49 $Looks too suspicious, her going for a nap$ May 23 18:55:46 HH: $go with her and they’ll all think you’re only sneaking off for sex, not because she’s increasing$ May 23 18:56:03 %thats not better man$ May 23 18:56:51 HH grins briefly $nope$ May 23 18:58:30 *Peaches is brought to Diana by one of the footmen, and she makes a big fuss of him. Dekker is talking to Witts and Zench about him plans to renovate their new house in the Autumn. Everyone seems much more at ease May 23 19:02:09 *Heidi gets up from where she was talking to Mina and Edward to go to Grendlik who is holding Mattias. He can see the mischief in her May 23 19:02:35 * Morgan sighs May 23 19:02:37 $here we go$ May 23 19:03:16 HH: $she managed all day except the rats in his breeches incident this morning$ May 23 19:03:51 Heidi, quietly to Grendlik: Could I hold your baby a minute please? May 23 19:03:52 $She may have had some assistance with that$ May 23 19:04:11 HH: $you or Molly?$ May 23 19:04:28 $We both know I'm far too dour to be involved in that sort of thing$ May 23 19:05:35 *Grendlik nods, standing and carefully handing him to her. She looks down at the tiny child with a smile* H: He’s a little cherub May 23 19:06:49 *Heidi calls Zench’s name, beckoning him over to look. He glances at Morgan on the way, giving him the slightest incline of the head May 23 19:06:58 [what is she up to?] May 23 19:07:19 [I don't know. And I'm not sure why he nodded at me either] May 23 19:07:32 [no...] May 23 19:09:23 *Heidi stands with him as they look at the child. Then she carefully hands him back before looking at Zench. She covers the mischief well, but Morgan can see the tinier expressions of it “I really want a baby as soon as we get married. Lots of them, right away!” May 23 19:10:38 *Zench nods, looking relaxed. Whatever reaction Heidi was hoping to get, her face says it wasn’t him to just smile and say “Me too”. Her mouth flops open May 23 19:11:12 * Molly bites her lip, trying not to giggle, but Edward and his friends laugh May 23 19:11:40 * Morgan chuckles May 23 19:12:01 HH chuckles too: $that’ll learn her$ May 23 19:12:25 *Heidi frowns a little, looking earnest* Really?! May 23 19:12:46 *Zench shakes his head* Not even slightly! May 23 19:13:48 I think you've been out-Heidi'd May 23 19:14:11 *Heidi nods. The others laugh now, even Faulk, but he does follow it up by say “I was hoping for a grandson within a year...” May 23 19:14:53 HH: $cant get married without being expected to give then grandbabbies immediately$ May 23 19:15:05 $nope$ May 23 19:15:37 Ad: I think that is a hope we have all had for our newlywed young people this past year, Your Grace May 23 19:16:03 *Verity, the Forresters, and Ma all nod* May 23 19:16:25 [It won’t be within the year...] May 23 19:16:39 [No... though... it started within the year] May 23 19:17:27 [Indeed... It started one snowy before-dawn in December...] May 23 19:17:34 * Morgan nods a little May 23 19:17:57 *Faulk smiles* I hope you will all be blessed in the near future May 23 19:18:54 *Ma gives Heinzharold a pointed look, but the other four are just smiling* May 23 19:19:46 [Emmilene is going to go batty when she finds out] May 23 19:19:53 Faulk, to Joseff Rosenkrantz: I imagine you and Lady Rosenkrantz have similar hopes for your son and daughter? May 23 19:20:14 [we’ll hear the screaming all the way here from Sudlachenburg] May 23 19:20:42 [I expect so] May 23 19:21:14 *Ilena blushes, sat by Ruth. Seb looks inscrutable, and Hannalore just drinks her wine. Adara looks to be checking up on her children* May 23 19:22:03 Joseff: We do indeed, Your Grace. We’d like to see the succession settled, we are not getting any younger May 23 19:23:13 *he notices how Seb glances at Molly before looking back to his Mother* May 23 19:23:34 [whats that about?] May 23 19:24:04 [I’m not sure... Maybe I’ll try to catch him alone later and ask...] May 23 19:24:29 [unless its about what he'd need to do if I die] May 23 19:24:38 [it could be] May 23 19:25:33 Faulk: Perhaps you’ll be planning a wedding yourselves before next summer May 23 19:26:44 *Seb stands up* If Your Grace will excuse me, I have pins and needles and I need to walk it off May 23 19:27:09 *Faulk nods, waving him off, his attention still on Joseff and Adara* May 23 19:27:28 [If you wish to join him...] May 23 19:27:39 * Molly nods slightly May 23 19:28:02 Seb, wait. I need to feed Emil and put him to bed, would you walk back with me? May 23 19:29:49 *He nods. HH waits until Molly his brought Emil for Morgan to say goodnight to, and Seb has offered her his arm politely. they head towards the house like this, Emil on her hip May 23 19:29:54 * Molly is now known as HH May 23 19:33:13 *Inga glances at HH, and he nods slightly* $you good?$ May 23 19:34:42 * Morgan nods slightly May 23 19:34:46 $I'm good$ May 23 19:35:04 *Inga whispers to HH* May 23 19:35:20 $she’s asking why they’ve gone off together $ May 23 19:36:12 $Caught an odd look when he was asked about children and marriage. She's gone to find out why$ May 23 19:36:55 $okay man$ *he whispers back to Inga. She gives Morgan a gentle smile* May 23 19:39:19 * Morgan smiles a little May 23 19:40:12 Faulk: When is Ilena due to be presented at Court? May 23 19:41:20 Joseff: She has been ready for several months, but she’s a gentle girl, and we wanted to make it as easy as we could, Your Grace May 23 19:41:53 *Faulk nods with approval, looking at the lovely eighteen year old* She is fully flowered? May 23 19:42:17 *Ilena is even redder, but Ruth looks confused* May 23 19:42:45 * HH watches the two girls, her expression a little sad May 23 19:42:50 * HH is now known as Molly May 23 19:42:57 Molly* May 23 19:43:33 *Joseff nods* Yes, Your Grace May 23 19:44:05 *Zench and Potts look at Edward, who looks a little pale* May 23 19:44:16 * Morgan rolls his eyes May 23 19:44:27 We thought she might accompany us at some point soon May 23 19:44:30 * Molly is now known as HH May 23 19:46:13 *Faulk nods, smiling* Why don’t you bring your children to Court in Fischler, Lord Rosenkrantz, and she can be presented the day before Princess Fischler is married? May 23 19:47:29 *Joseff inclines his head* We would be honoured, Your Grace May 23 19:47:45 HH: $that’s your wife satisfied then$ May 23 19:47:55 $again$ May 23 19:48:27 HH: $not sure how you’d have manage that, you’ve been with all of us all day!$ May 23 19:50:47 * Morgan shrugs a little May 23 19:52:56 Faulk: I expect all the Eisenfursts to attend May 23 19:53:20 -all- of them? May 23 19:53:27 *There’s a lot of surprised expressions, but Edward’s is more grim, watching his brother May 23 19:53:33 * HH is now known as Faulk May 23 19:54:47 I already have acceptances from Posen, Freiburg, and Hainzl. Wische will no doubt accept. He could be useful to you May 23 19:54:58 *Edward grimaces* May 23 19:55:40 Oh? May 23 19:56:31 His Konigsreich right on your border, having a solid understanding with him will stand you in good stead for the future May 23 19:56:54 * Morgan nods a little May 23 19:56:57 Yes your Grace May 23 19:58:20 Edward: Will His Grace Hainzl bring his wife, Your Grace? May 23 19:58:55 * Faulk nods “I believe so, and two of his mistresses, I suspect” May 23 19:59:43 *The look between Potts and Zench is brief but slightly amused* May 23 20:00:24 HH: $greedy.$ May 23 20:00:43 $Thats one way to put it$ May 23 20:01:19 *Claudia watches Morgan and Heinzharold* $He gets to be a disappointment to three women! He’s doing better than you two$ May 23 20:02:28 $shush$ May 23 20:04:24 HH: $likes a complicated love life... unlike Claudia, who is here with her girlfriend, the only guy she fancies, her ex-girlfriend, her ex-girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend, and her ex-girlfriend’s sort-of-ex-husband!$ May 23 20:05:22 $ouch$ May 23 20:05:34 *Claudia grimaces, then smiles faintly* $thanks for the reminder, dickhead.$ May 23 20:07:01 HH: $welcome. I’m here with my wife, the guy who didn’t get her off, and his new wife who he probably still doesn’t get off, so...$ May 23 20:08:27 * Morgan chuckles quietly May 23 20:09:42 *Claudia looks to Morgan* $Yours is a bit complicated too, huh?$ May 23 20:09:58 $Absolutely not$ May 23 20:10:49 HH: $your wife, and the guy who is the back-up dick, and the woman he might marry then fall out of love with for your wife if you die$ May 23 20:11:17 $see , simple enough for you t understand it$ May 23 20:11:56 *HH chuckles quietly. Inga looks at him suspiciously* May 23 20:14:04 * Morgan smiles a little, looking around May 23 20:14:24 *Claudia smiles, watching HH. Morgan sees Uinise smile just from watching Claudia smile* May 23 20:15:34 *Dresden is hovering to one side discretely* May 23 20:17:20 * Morgan gets up, moving to one side with him May 23 20:17:59 *the nobles amongst the others are talking about their own Court presentations* May 23 20:18:05 * Faulk is now known as Dresden May 23 20:18:11 Lord *he bows* May 23 20:18:17 Dresden... May 23 20:19:27 Frau Arendt w-wishes to know if y-y-you might all be freshening or redressing for d-dinner? May 23 20:20:32 I suppose we best had May 23 20:23:16 The tables c-could be p-packed away May 23 20:23:31 * Morgan smiles May 23 20:23:56 Probably wise... I'll speak to the others, get them to go get changed May 23 20:24:06 * Dresden inclines his head May 23 20:24:34 W-will the ch-children sleep in Varick’s room tonight? May 23 20:25:04 uhhh... I'm not sure. I'll see what my wife wants to do about that May 23 20:25:39 She said to ask y-you, Lord. Also whether to p-put Emil in the dr-dressing room May 23 20:26:01 * Morgan nods May 23 20:26:04 Yes, lets do that May 23 20:26:22 Varick will want to spend the time close to his friends before its time to leave again May 23 20:28:52 They m-might wake a baby May 23 20:29:17 He might need to come in with us tonight then May 23 20:29:36 I s-suggested that, Lord May 23 20:29:51 She did not agree? May 23 20:30:15 She pr-preferred the dr-dressing room May 23 20:30:49 Then if he wakes we''ll have to just deal with it May 23 20:31:01 * Dresden nods May 23 20:31:11 Y-yes, Lord May 23 20:32:20 Alright, I'll start nudging our guests to go and change May 23 20:33:58 I’ll tell Her Excellency that y-you are happy for Emil to be in the dr-dressing room? May 23 20:34:10 * Morgan nods May 23 20:34:11 Please May 23 20:34:54 * Dresden bows before leaving. HH moves up beside him May 23 20:34:57 * Dresden is now known as HH May 23 20:35:14 beggin for summat other than breeches already are ya? May 23 20:35:52 * Morgan smiles May 23 20:36:06 I'm sick to death of them... but it'd be a good time for everyone to go freshen up before dinner... May 23 20:36:21 * HH grins May 23 20:36:38 Generally I don’ freshen up til after I’ve gotten dirty May 23 20:37:42 Ive never understood the noble fascination with changing every time something happens May 23 20:40:14 more chance to show off yer outfits May 23 20:40:55 * Morgan rolls his eyes May 23 20:42:20 * Morgan raises his voice May 23 20:42:38 I think it would be appropriate to freshen up before dinner... May 23 20:45:05 *everyone agrees it’s a good idea, and get up to go indoors. The boys are still playing* May 23 20:45:25 * Morgan calls to them May 23 20:46:44 *the three of them come over, but they look fidgety and eager to run again May 23 20:46:49 * HH is now known as Varick May 23 20:47:15 Its time to get ready for dinner... May 23 20:48:35 * Varick looks unhappy May 23 20:49:00 Do we have to? We don’t normally eat dinner with grownups, Vati May 23 20:49:12 No, you normally eat earlier and then go to bed... May 23 20:49:34 We don’t want to do that either! Can’t we just play longer? May 23 20:49:46 Rickon: It’s not even dark yet, my Lord! May 23 20:50:05 Jacques nods, quietly saying: We wouldn’t be loud May 23 20:51:04 Ten more minutes, then its time to eat, alright? May 23 20:51:59 Rickon: Twenty and you got yourself a deal *he sticks his small hand out* May 23 20:52:49 * Morgan chuckles, shaking his hand May 23 20:52:59 But if your mother gets angry with me about it, I'll send her your way May 23 20:53:29 Rickon: She’d have to find us first, and she’s starting to waddle May 23 20:54:07 Ah but -I- could find you May 23 20:54:24 * Varick nods May 23 20:54:56 He’s really good at finding people, except my-... *he looks at Morgan* except Yensid May 23 20:55:26 * Morgan smiles a little May 23 20:57:40 *Rickon looks around* I didn’t see him after church at all May 23 20:58:00 No... he's very good at not being seen May 23 20:58:44 Jacques: Is he like in a book? You have to be good because you never know if Yensid is seeing what you’re doin? May 23 20:59:06 Thats a pretty good way to think of him actually May 23 20:59:13 *All three boys exchange an uneasy glance, much like Morgan and HH used to about Grunhelm* May 23 20:59:20 Generalyl speaking, if there's something to be known... Yensid already knows it May 23 20:59:45 *they look even more concerned* May 23 21:00:20 Nineteen minutes... May 23 21:01:09 Rickon grins: Leggit! May 23 21:01:23 *all three boys run away from Morgan, laughing* May 23 21:01:43 * Morgan smiles, sticking his hands in his pockets and watching them May 23 21:03:15 *They seem to start a game that involves two of them running at each other before dodging at the last send. As a boy he’d have loved it, as a parent it’s toe-curling* May 23 21:03:23 second* May 23 21:03:47 * Morgan shakes his head, watching them May 23 21:05:10 *They’re Quite happy doing this. The evening is still light and will be for another hour or so. One day, this will be high birth children playing on the lawn in the late spring evening* May 23 21:05:16 his* May 23 21:05:44 * Morgan smiles, looking around May 23 21:08:44 *It’s peaceful, and with all the guests indoors to change he can relax on his estate a little May 23 21:10:02 * Morgan sighs contentedly May 23 21:10:06 *he feels something brush his leg* May 23 21:10:35 * Morgan looks down May 23 21:10:46 *Ballard stands beside him* May 23 21:11:00 * Morgan reaches down, stroking him May 23 21:11:04 Hello boy May 23 21:11:20 *the dog leans against his leg* May 23 21:11:45 Lot of people hmm? May 23 21:12:01 *he woods quietly* May 23 21:15:49 You've been a good boy May 23 21:16:29 *Ballard just stands there peacefully* May 23 21:17:14 * Morgan goes back to watching the boys May 23 21:17:55 *they play happily for the whole twenty minutes. it’s now been almost an hour since Molly left May 23 21:18:14 [are you alright?] May 23 21:18:27 *it feels like she’s asleep * May 23 21:18:46 Right then boys, come on May 23 21:19:02 But Vaaaati! May 23 21:19:18 *Rickon shakes his head* We made a deal, we have to now May 23 21:19:29 * Morgan nods May 23 21:19:32 We keep our promises May 23 21:19:53 *they all come back to him nicely * May 23 21:20:25 Right, we'll get cleaned up, have dinner then you'll all be settling down for the night May 23 21:20:53 okay May 23 21:21:15 * Morgan leads them toward the house May 23 21:22:09 *they chat together as they go, and Ballard tries to herd them. But when they get up to the boys’ room door, he sniffs the air then barking softly May 23 21:22:16 barks* May 23 21:22:51 What is it boy? May 23 21:23:15 I think he wants us to be quiet May 23 21:23:29 * Morgan nods May 23 21:23:38 Emil's probably asleep May 23 21:23:47 * Varick nods May 23 21:23:53 * Morgan quietly opens the door May 23 21:24:43 *Emil is nowhere to be seen, but Molly is asleep in the rocking chair, and has been covered with a blanket May 23 21:25:05 * Morgan frowns, looking around May 23 21:25:20 *the dressing room door is open* May 23 21:25:28 * Morgan goes through May 23 21:25:42 *Emil is fast asleep, neatly tucked in May 23 21:26:49 * Morgan goes back through, quietly directing the boys to get cleaned up before gently lifting Molly and carrying her through to the bedroom May 23 21:27:14 * Varick is now known as Molly May 23 21:27:58 * Molly murmurs sleepily “Oh no, please don’t.” May 23 21:29:02 * Morgan makes a quiet ssshhh noise before laying her gently on the bed May 23 21:30:10 * Molly murmurs again “Please go. My husband wouldn’t like it, and I love him” May 23 21:30:48 * Morgan sighs, watching her May 23 21:31:35 * Molly seems to settle again May 23 21:32:18 * Morgan goes back through to the boys, pushing the door closed May 23 21:32:26 Alright, I need you to be fairly quiet, okay? May 23 21:32:58 Jacques looks worried: Is her Ladyship alright? May 23 21:33:12 Just tired, Jacques... its been a long few days May 23 21:33:31 *He still looks worried* May 23 21:33:43 Whats bothering you Jacques? May 23 21:34:09 J: it’s not normal for grown ups to sleep in the day May 23 21:34:37 *rickon watches Morgan, smiling a little* Sometimes it is, especially ladies May 23 21:35:21 In Castille, almost everyone goes for a nap in the day May 23 21:36:11 Rickon: My Mama did that for a while, but not in Castile May 23 21:36:20 Did she May 23 21:36:43 Rickon nods: for a couple of months May 23 21:36:49 I see May 23 21:37:07 Would you boys like to sleep in here with Varick tonight? May 23 21:39:32 *they both nod* May 23 21:45:58 * Morgan nods May 23 21:46:04 Alright, I'll send word to your parents May 23 21:47:12 *they starttrying to work out who will sleep where* May 23 21:47:34 * Morgan rings for a servant May 23 21:48:24 *Maggie comes swifly* May 23 21:49:03 Maggie, the boys will all be in here tonight. Would you see to their dinner while they work out who's sleeping where? May 23 21:50:11 *She nods* I was doing that. I didn’t realise anyone had come in yet May 23 21:50:58 We were quiet. Emil is asleep in the dressing room, and my wife is just having a nap May 23 21:52:10 *Maggie nods* I’ll see to the food, my Lord May 23 21:52:43 Thank you Maggie May 23 21:54:59 *Maggie goes. The boys return to discussing. it’s almost twenty to seven May 23 21:55:17 * Morgan wanders back through to the bedroom to wake Molly May 23 21:55:59 * Molly looks so peaceful, and has curled around her little stomach like she’s protecting the child within May 23 21:56:21 * Morgan smiles, gently leaning down to kiss her temple before rousing her May 23 21:58:18 hmm? May 23 21:58:27 Its twenty to seven love May 23 21:58:39 * Molly groans softly May 23 21:58:42 so soon? May 23 21:59:01 I'm afraid so May 23 21:59:28 * Molly stretches, watching him. She breaks into a smile May 23 21:59:51 * Morgan smiles, watching her May 23 22:00:12 This is nice though... you, and our bed... May 23 22:00:38 * Morgan nods May 23 22:00:42 Aye May 23 22:02:17 * Molly sighs, smiling May 23 22:02:40 Later, hmm? It seems we’re always having to say Later... May 23 22:02:58 In a little while May 23 22:03:36 * Molly nods, but sits up. She whispers in his ear softly “But I want you.” May 23 22:04:01 And I you my love... but we have things to be getting on with May 23 22:04:30 I know, liebes herz, but it is important that you know it May 23 22:04:56 * Morgan nods, kissing her forehead May 23 22:04:59 Come along then May 23 22:26:53 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 23 23:05:52 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)