**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jun 2 15:11:55 2024 Jun 02 15:11:55 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 02 15:18:04 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 02 15:18:33 * Edward nods Jun 02 15:18:33 Perhaps it is a warning not to let it? Jun 02 15:18:33 Perhaps. It probably helps that she doesn't remember them Jun 02 15:18:33 If they are at such odds, it is better she’s spared the pain Jun 02 15:18:33 * Morgan nods Jun 02 15:18:35 I agree Jun 02 15:18:37 But whether we like it or not, that is what must come to pass should you fall? Jun 02 15:18:39 Yes... it must Jun 02 15:18:41 * Edward nods “I will work to that, brother, but it will not bring me a moment’s joy” Jun 02 15:18:45 * Morgan nods Jun 02 15:18:47 She must be protected, at all costs Jun 02 15:18:49 * Edward nods, heading with him back towards the woman in question Jun 02 15:19:43 *He can catch the conversation of the women sat by the hamper on the grass Jun 02 15:20:34 In truth, I don’t really know. I suppose it was when we returned to Eisen for Edward’s wedding Jun 02 15:21:18 * Morgan slows a little Jun 02 15:21:22 A: You’d been together some time by then though Jun 02 15:21:40 *Edward smirks, whispering* Are you ear-wigging, brother? Jun 02 15:22:06 We had, but not... together-together Jun 02 15:22:08 I don't like to interrupt Jun 02 15:22:26 E: oh of course... Jun 02 15:23:09 A: How long did you think it would take? Jun 02 15:24:03 When I agreed to be his mistress, never. Even when I accepted his proposal, I thought it would only be he and I. Jun 02 15:24:55 * Morgan glances at Edward, looking sad Jun 02 15:25:16 E: what, brother? Jun 02 15:27:56 I think they are discussing when Molly thought we might have children... its long been a difficult subject Jun 02 15:28:14 E: for you, or for her? Jun 02 15:28:38 Both of us... she made a commitment to me believing she would never be a mother Jun 02 15:28:48 A: Had you always been ambivalent about children? Jun 02 15:29:12 E: *he nods* I think that was generous of her Jun 02 15:29:25 * Morgan nods Jun 02 15:29:41 It serves no purpose but... I still feel bad about nit Jun 02 15:29:51 * Molly laughs softly “Oh no, definitely not. I wanted a big family” Jun 02 15:30:25 E: Have yo thanked her for her patience with you? Perhaps that will allay the guilt? Jun 02 15:31:13 We've discussed it Jun 02 15:31:19 A: What changed to bring you to this point? Jun 02 15:33:16 Well... he’d said just after I’d accepted that at some point there’d been an heir *What had actually been said was her asking if Edward would be angry, and Morgan has said probably, as they were likely to scupper him taking the Grafdom at some ooint* Jun 02 15:33:46 * Morgan frowns briefly, eating a couple of blueberries Jun 02 15:34:01 A: were you pleased? Jun 02 15:35:12 * Molly laughs “I think I was actually just more shocked than anything. I hadn’t even known we’d be coming to Eisen at all at that point, let alone to Sudlachenburg to take up his role there!” Jun 02 15:36:01 Edward looks to Morgan: Did it not seem salient, or were you concerned she’d said no if you’d laid it all out? Jun 02 15:36:21 What? Jun 02 15:36:46 E: that it meant being your veisgrafin, not just your wife Jun 02 15:37:11 I hadn't decided to come back at that point... certainly I Hadn't decided to stay Jun 02 15:37:46 A: were you excited about that? Jun 02 15:38:14 hmmm... yes and no, I think Jun 02 15:38:49 E: *he frowns, glancing at Morgan* Jun 02 15:39:07 * Morgan sighs Jun 02 15:39:10 Spit it out Jun 02 15:39:33 E: I wondered how you are doing, actually. Not everything is an accusation. Jun 02 15:39:54 Sorry... I'm... alright Jun 02 15:40:11 A: Why both? Jun 02 15:40:16 *Edward nods* Jun 02 15:40:38 I was very scared Jun 02 15:41:08 A: Of Morgan?! *she seems astonished and perplexed by the idea that anyone would be* Jun 02 15:41:55 *Edward smirks* Is it worse for everyone to be scar3d of you, or for no one to be scared of you?! Jun 02 15:42:17 I know you're joking... but its actually a very good question Jun 02 15:42:31 *Edward just smiles* Jun 02 15:42:53 No, definitely not scared of him Jun 02 15:43:26 Alice says quieter: Of getting married and the bit directly after that? Jun 02 15:44:00 Edward smirks: That is definitely when you don’t want them scared. Bad enough to be scared yourself! Jun 02 15:44:49 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Jun 02 15:44:55 At least no-one got bitten or headbutt Jun 02 15:45:24 *Edward grins* Well, no one got headbutt... Jun 02 15:46:15 I''ve been meaning to ask you... how much attention do you pay to Mina's scar? Jun 02 15:46:42 Sort of... Jun 02 15:48:06 E: A great deal. I have made her know it is something I love about her, but I discovered last night that she can be quite sensitive there Jun 02 15:48:32 A: It’s intimidating the first t8me Jun 02 15:48:47 good Jun 02 15:49:17 M: I was scared I wouldn’t live up, that he’d be distressed by it Jun 02 15:49:42 *Edward smiles faintly* Sorry, did you have advice you wished to give me, brother? Jun 02 15:50:21 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 02 15:50:25 It is clearly not needed Jun 02 15:51:13 E: I’m sorry to disappoint with my prowess Jun 02 15:51:33 In this instance, I am happy to be disappointed Jun 02 15:52:02 *Edward nods* Jun 02 15:52:30 A: it must have made it hard Jun 02 15:53:13 *Edward smirks at that* Jun 02 15:53:26 * Morgan quietly reaches out and thumps Edward Jun 02 15:54:01 *Edward helps, blowing their cover, then he whispers* Morgan! Jun 02 15:54:22 * Molly sounds slightly amused Jun 02 15:54:51 Oh it did. Very hard. The hardest. Harder than I’d even imagined it could get! Jun 02 15:55:33 * Morgan blushes Jun 02 15:56:35 *Edward looks like he’ll laugh until Alice says* That’s not a family trait then! *then they start giggling* Jun 02 15:57:00 E: I think we’ve been well and truly had. Jun 02 15:57:32 * Morgan nods Jun 02 15:57:43 If we were fish, we'd be decidedly cooked Jun 02 15:59:25 M: Are you joining us, or are you conducting a reconnaissance mission? Jun 02 15:59:42 If I was doing that, you wouldn't have noticed me Jun 02 16:00:19 It was not you with the big mouth, my love Jun 02 16:00:33 * Morgan nods, coming to sit down Jun 02 16:01:13 * Molly and Alice look relaxed. She whispers “Are you planning an assault upon my stronghold, Lieutenant Commander Koertig?” Jun 02 16:01:38 * Morgan blushes Jun 02 16:02:23 * Molly smiles, kissing his cheek and letting Emil go from her lap to Morgan’s “Are you ready to eat, my love?” Jun 02 16:02:52 [eat your love? Is that not what you did earlier?] Jun 02 16:02:58 I think so love Jun 02 16:03:15 * Molly ‘s eyes sparkle, and she tries not to laugh Jun 02 16:03:35 Mmhmm, I do think it’s your time to do so... Jun 02 16:03:52 * Morgan nods Jun 02 16:04:23 *Edward and Alice are helping Florrie unpack the hamper. She whispers again* perhaps not with an audience... Jun 02 16:04:41 Not again, no... Jun 02 16:07:35 * Molly smiles Jun 02 16:07:53 Did you dream of something delicious and yet a little too public? Jun 02 16:08:18 * Morgan shrugs Jun 02 16:09:35 Nightmares Jun 02 16:11:04 that isn’t what you meant about an audience? Jun 02 16:11:29 I was referring to... nevermind, I'll tell you later Jun 02 16:12:48 Alright, my darling, let’s eat then Jun 02 16:12:58 * Morgan nods Jun 02 16:14:48 *They do settle to eat, Morgan with his son on his lap, Edward with his own daughter. It’s comfortable in a way that it might not be if it was Edward, Florrie and -Mina- instead Jun 02 16:15:42 * Molly watches them as she eats Jun 02 16:15:51 [what?] Jun 02 16:16:23 [I feel almost disloyal somehow... They would make an attractive little family] Jun 02 16:17:23 [yes, I know what you mean] Jun 02 16:18:03 E: What did you think of my friends, Alice? Jun 02 16:18:23 *Alice considers as she eats a sandwich* Jun 02 16:18:49 * Molly glances at Morgan with a little smile [this can only go well!] Jun 02 16:19:04 [she liked one of them significantly more than the others] Jun 02 16:19:17 Might have to preface her answer with 'for landlubbers...' Jun 02 16:23:25 [liebes herz!] *she smiles at him* Jun 02 16:23:45 Alice nods: It’s a huge deficiency Jun 02 16:24:05 * Morgan nods Jun 02 16:24:15 Sebastien agreed, given their branch of service as well... Jun 02 16:24:32 [perhaps it was the size of his deficiency that appealed?] Jun 02 16:25:18 Alice: I’ve definitely seen -him- in Port before. I think we can trade some contacts Jun 02 16:25:29 * Morgan nods Jun 02 16:25:49 A pity he is not a part of my fleet... Jun 02 16:27:45 A: You could try to persuade him, I know he hopes to board your ship before long Jun 02 16:28:04 * Morgan glances at Edward very briefly Jun 02 16:28:17 He's going to join Sorgi on a trip to Capperlucia soon Jun 02 16:28:36 *Edward nods* I hear Jarvie is too Jun 02 16:28:43 * Morgan nods Jun 02 16:28:51 She's rather keen... Jun 02 16:29:07 *Edward nods* I disapprove, naturally Jun 02 16:30:02 F course Jun 02 16:30:06 Alice: Futilely, I would say. Jun 02 16:30:38 *Edward nods * I’m well aware the only woman who follows my desires is my wife Jun 02 16:31:15 [That is the only one you like to have following yours...] Jun 02 16:31:32 [In the matters you are thinking of, yes] Jun 02 16:32:07 [Oh Yes, I shouldn’t like to think of you ordering another woman to her knees...] Jun 02 16:32:29 Alice: How -is- she now? Jun 02 16:33:31 [no, quite] Jun 02 16:35:28 E: *he sips the wine* She is better than when she came Jun 02 16:35:52 * Molly smiles faintly [odd, that is usually when I am at my best] Jun 02 16:36:19 * Morgan smiles Jun 02 16:36:28 A bit of swearing did her the world of good Jun 02 16:36:47 * Molly , Alice, and Edward all look at h8m Jun 02 16:37:03 E: Mimi was swearing?! Jun 02 16:37:17 * Morgan smiles, nodding a little Jun 02 16:37:45 *Florrie looks to Edward* No swearing! Bad sailor! Jun 02 16:37:54 * Molly and Alice start laughing Jun 02 16:38:22 [yes, mon petit chou... bad sailor indeed.] Jun 02 16:38:49 [wasn't -me- swearing] Jun 02 16:39:04 * Morgan sips his blokners, closing his eyes briefly Jun 02 16:39:23 [No, that is true, you just made a joke about Colonel Fuchs cumming in his wife] Jun 02 16:40:13 * Morgan swallows hard, smiling] Jun 02 16:40:48 * Molly sticks her tongue out at him Jun 02 16:41:11 E: What did she say, brother? Jun 02 16:41:35 Mina? Jun 02 16:41:53 *Edward looks around* Yes, clearly Jun 02 16:42:05 I'm afraid I can't tell you that Jun 02 16:42:40 *Edward nods a little* Jun 02 16:43:23 *Alice watches them before she says* I think Heidi is funny, and Zench would pull the stars from the sky for her Jun 02 16:43:37 *Edward nods* He would indeed Jun 02 16:43:50 Give her something shiny to distract her, its a good idea... Jun 02 16:43:56 * Morgan looks at Edward Jun 02 16:44:36 Mina called me her big brother... what sort of man would I be if I repeated the swearing of my little sister? Jun 02 16:45:00 *Edward huffs* You’d have told on -me- in a heartbeat! Jun 02 16:46:06 Not so... well... if it was funny... Jun 02 16:46:49 E: When we were children Jun 02 16:47:11 Oh, when we were children? Definitely... but I was not as -nice- as I am now Jun 02 16:47:31 E: *he nods* Jun 02 16:48:06 * Molly smiles “Your Mother says you were a lovely boy, quiet, but so even tempered and bright” Jun 02 16:49:16 I was... cruel to Edward Jun 02 16:50:05 You should have seen James and Peter, my love! Jun 02 16:50:34 Alice: I saw them boxing for the fun of it the day before you returned Jun 02 16:52:59 Never understood that Jun 02 16:53:45 *Alice smiles* It can be quite... *she glances at Florrie* sometimes I can see the appeal Jun 02 16:54:05 * Morgan looks surprised before looking out at the lake Jun 02 16:54:12 Edward: Do you recall how good Father was the night before my wedding Jun 02 16:54:26 [I think it’s just the rolled up sleeves...] Jun 02 16:54:34 * Morgan nods Jun 02 16:55:30 Should've seen him playing with the sword I got... he's surprisingly graceful Jun 02 16:56:50 *Edward nods* His natural poise and grace, I suppose Jun 02 16:58:21 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Jun 02 16:58:35 Must send a barrel of blokners to Maelwys Jun 02 16:59:42 Alice: I could take it when I go home Jun 02 16:59:49 * Morgan nods Jun 02 16:59:51 If you would Jun 02 17:00:02 *Edward holds Florrie just a little tighter* Jun 02 17:01:13 * Molly glances at this, then Alice “What did you think of Potts?” Jun 02 17:02:05 Alice: *she smiles* Handsome for sure, and charming. A bit of a rake Jun 02 17:02:48 *Emil tries to take Morgan’s sandwich* Jun 02 17:02:59 Really little man? Jun 02 17:03:14 * Morgan breaks him off a little, helping him with it Jun 02 17:03:18 *Emil grins* Vah-eee Jun 02 17:03:36 Ed: He’s always been a lady’s man Jun 02 17:04:56 He's not so much a rake as he thinks he is Jun 02 17:05:51 Edward smiles: he is still in the hopes that St. Klar’s widow will take him up on his interest Jun 02 17:06:28 He was a little concerned I was going to do something... Eisen... to him... Jun 02 17:08:33 Edward frowns: Why? Jun 02 17:09:04 Ruth made her interest in him clear Jun 02 17:09:37 Alice: Ohhh... Jun 02 17:09:50 Ed: Heinzharold’s -sister-?! Jun 02 17:09:54 but... *he places his finger to his lips* Jun 02 17:10:29 I did say Ruth, didn't I? Not, like, Hildegarde or anything... Jun 02 17:11:54 Ed: I’m somewhat surprised he wasn’t trying to charm her. He does like married women. Jun 02 17:12:18 In all fairness, he was -very- well behaved during his visit Jun 02 17:12:26 Maybe her obvious pregnancy put him off... *she smiles faintly* Jun 02 17:13:00 E: *he nods briefly to Molly before looking to Morgan* What did he do with Ruth? Jun 02 17:14:51 Very gently rebuffed her advances Jun 02 17:15:22 *Edward nods* She is too young, for him -and- for crushes on men. Jun 02 17:15:38 * Molly looks at Alice, and then they both burst out laughing* Jun 02 17:16:01 * Morgan smiles at his brother sympathetically Jun 02 17:17:55 Edward looks protectively at his daughters: Promise me you won’t go developing crushes on rakes when you are only sixteen, my princess? Jun 02 17:18:35 *Florrie looks at him, smiling* Rakes good for in the leaves. Jun 02 17:19:04 * Morgan smiles, eating a little Jun 02 17:19:22 * Molly and Alice smile, trying to stay straight faced. Edward nods slowly “Surprisingly unreasurring...” Jun 02 17:20:53 * Morgan nods Jun 02 17:22:07 *the others eat too* Jun 02 17:23:13 A: Witts seems very quiet and introverted compared to the others. DeeDee is a good billiards player. Sir Dekker is quite handsome Jun 02 17:24:48 *Edward nods* Jun 02 17:24:51 Don't play DeeDee at billiards, got it... Jun 02 17:25:02 Alice: He can beat me Jun 02 17:25:15 -definitely- dont play him then Jun 02 17:25:49 [perhaps she’d enjoy that game about who she’d kiss, swive, and marry to save the world...] Jun 02 17:25:59 *Edward nods* Jun 02 17:26:44 [She might...] Jun 02 17:27:02 [but you would not wish to know?] Jun 02 17:27:39 [I don't see why I would be bothered] Jun 02 17:28:41 [She might wish to swive you, my love] *Molly is trying not to smirk* Jun 02 17:29:29 [Don't be absurd. I am quite aware I am on very few dance cards, so to speak] Jun 02 17:29:59 [only because they do not know what an immaculate love you are.] Jun 02 17:30:46 lover* Jun 02 17:35:10 [-immaculate-?!] Jun 02 17:35:17 [yes.] Jun 02 17:35:28 [as in... clean...] Jun 02 17:35:49 [well yes... no... -perfect-.] Jun 02 17:36:42 * Morgan smiles a little, helping Emil eat Jun 02 17:37:44 Edward: What did you think of Diana? She’s an acquired taste for the rest of us Jun 02 17:39:31 * Morgan sighs a little Jun 02 17:40:43 Alice: I think she wants a child. Jun 02 17:41:06 Edward watches her: Do you? Jun 02 17:41:39 Alice: *she smiles slightly* I didn’t even say yes to the last one you gave me, but thanks all the same. Jun 02 17:41:52 * Morgan laughs Jun 02 17:42:04 *Molly and Edward do too* Jun 02 17:42:28 Ed: I am on a strict timetable to make an heir. Jun 02 17:44:15 *Alice smiles* I wish you both all the luck in the world, truly. Jun 02 17:44:19 * Morgan sips is blokners Jun 02 17:45:03 *Edward inclines his head* Jun 02 17:46:04 *Molly sighs a little* I wish everyone who wished to could catch as swiftly as I did Jun 02 17:46:42 Though,lets be honest, that makes no sense at all Jun 02 17:47:58 Edward: Divine intervention, brother? Jun 02 17:48:06 Thats what I'm going with Jun 02 17:48:20 [it certainly was divine...] Jun 02 17:49:06 [I am inclined to agree] Jun 02 17:50:08 * Molly is smiling at him so warmly and fondly that Edward has to cough to get their attention Jun 02 17:50:56 * Morgan flicks a blueberry at him Jun 02 17:51:16 *Edward smirks* Jun 02 17:51:24 F: No throw food! Jun 02 17:51:31 Sorry sweetheart Jun 02 17:51:56 *Florrie smiles* Okay Ballhead Jun 02 17:53:18 E: I wondered if Molly knows why Dekker and Diana are not with child after all these years Jun 02 17:53:53 * Morgan nods Jun 02 17:53:57 A reasonable question Jun 02 18:08:22 I have an idea, but it’s quite private, is it not? Jun 02 18:09:10 I think, brother, you need to ask yourself if you'd be happy to be discussed in such a manner without your consent or presence Jun 02 18:10:22 E: no, of c not Jun 02 18:10:35 * Morgan nods Jun 02 18:15:28 E: only... is there -hope-? Jun 02 18:16:52 Potentially,but it will not be easy... particularly since he doesn't know about any of our... talents... Jun 02 18:17:31 *Edward nods* He may surprise you Jun 02 18:18:17 Perhaps but... it is a -massive- risk Jun 02 18:18:45 it’d be better done subtly Jun 02 18:20:54 * Morgan nods Jun 02 18:20:57 I agree Jun 02 18:21:37 Ed: I will follow your lead. Any help I can give you need simply ask Jun 02 18:21:46 * Morgan nods Jun 02 18:21:48 I know Jun 02 18:22:52 A: Will you take Maggie with you? Jun 02 18:23:29 * Morgan looks to Molly Jun 02 18:23:41 Do you know, I haven't actually thought about that Jun 02 18:24:34 I can see the sense in it, will your Father’s staff be affronted if we brought Maggie? Jun 02 18:24:42 Emil: Gee. Jun 02 18:25:01 I dont -think- so... Jun 02 18:27:01 Edward: I would think that Emil is more familiar with her now? Jun 02 18:29:01 Given that he just said her name... yes Jun 02 18:29:15 * Molly nods Jun 02 18:29:24 I’m not opposed to it Jun 02 18:29:29 I'm not sure she'll want to... Jun 02 18:30:02 we shall ask? Jun 02 18:30:20 * Morgan nods Jun 02 18:30:40 Make sure she's comfortable with the idea Jun 02 18:30:56 * Molly nods, smiling Jun 02 18:32:44 And Karlsruhe is coming for the baptism. it’s almost like we are travelling with a retinue, as Catherine did taking us along! Jun 02 18:34:41 * Morgan ods Jun 02 18:34:46 Hard to move about unnoticed... Jun 02 18:35:25 * Molly nods “no... indeed...” Jun 02 18:35:51 *Edward smirks over the rim of his glass* Jun 02 18:36:23 * Morgan rolls his eyes at Edward Jun 02 18:36:41 No... not like that... Jun 02 18:36:59 [somewhat, though...] Jun 02 18:37:28 [that isn't what I meant] Jun 02 18:37:54 [I know, but I like to keep you on your toes] Jun 02 18:38:11 [Funny, I like to keep you on your knees] Jun 02 18:38:14 * Morgan sips his blokners Jun 02 18:39:17 * Molly blushes suddenly Jun 02 18:40:26 *Edward watches them with amusement* Jun 02 18:40:57 [i am happy to serve you in whatever position stirs you...] Jun 02 18:41:12 * Morgan smiles a little, looking at the lake Jun 02 18:41:15 Duck... Jun 02 18:41:36 * Molly does so Jun 02 18:41:44 * Morgan chuckles, shaking his head Jun 02 18:41:50 *Edward chuckles too* Jun 02 18:41:55 No... duck... *he nods toward the lake* Jun 02 18:42:21 *Emil says* Uh-k. Jun 02 18:42:47 * Morgan looks down at him Jun 02 18:42:50 Ooooh... risky... Jun 02 18:43:14 *Emil smiles* Jun 02 18:43:44 E: Uh-k. Jun 02 18:43:56 F: No! Bad sailor! Jun 02 18:44:27 * Molly , Alice, and Edward laugh Jun 02 18:45:18 * Morgan smiles, sounding the d a few times before saying "duck" again Jun 02 18:45:49 *Emil tries to copy, but soon wants to stand* Jun 02 18:46:14 * Morgan smiles, helping him stand Jun 02 18:47:41 *Emil manages fine, and takes a few steps towards the water* Jun 02 18:48:08 * Morgan watches him for a moment before getting up, following him closely Jun 02 18:48:36 *he keeps going towards it Jun 02 18:48:46 Hey now, not in the water Jun 02 18:49:59 *Emil turns, going back towards the others Jun 02 18:50:13 I think he’s ready to go swimming, my love Jun 02 18:50:28 * Morgan nods Jun 02 18:50:33 Alright then... Jun 02 18:51:01 *He has to get Emil readied. Edward holds on to Florrie whilst Alice removes her dress* Before you ask, yes I will try getting in again. Jun 02 18:51:17 Thats not what I was going to ask, actually... Jun 02 18:51:40 * Molly is now known as Edward Jun 02 18:51:47 something else then, brother? Jun 02 18:52:00 * Morgan nods, moving closer and speaking quietly Jun 02 18:52:06 Would you prefer I keep my shirt on? Jun 02 18:52:14 * Edward shakes his head Jun 02 18:52:29 this is your home, brother. you should do what you want to Jun 02 18:53:28 It upset you last time... I would avoid that... Jun 02 18:54:26 * Edward smiles “It’s fine. go ahead, make your wife a happy woman” Jun 02 18:57:34 * Morgan nods, moving toward the lake with Emil, discarding his shirt as he reaches the waters edge Jun 02 18:58:19 [mmmmmhmm... that is what I like to see] Jun 02 18:58:32 * Morgan blushes Jun 02 18:58:43 [Edward rather thought you might as well Jun 02 18:59:45 [Indeed... I would keep staring, but I need to also get ready...] Jun 02 19:00:03 * Morgan wades into the water with Emil Jun 02 19:00:27 *Emil says * Mamam Jun 02 19:01:42 Mamam? Jun 02 19:02:28 *Emil is watching Molly* Jun 02 19:02:44 Mama? She's coming... Jun 02 19:03:00 *Molly removes her overdress and then her shift. Beneath it is a navy vest which stops mid torso. The line above and down past her navel is visible, the knee length shorts below sit on the lower curve of her bump, making her little belly look framed and noticeable. She looks confident and proud. Edward is watching him surreptitiously. Jun 02 19:03:46 * Morgan smiles broadly, watching her Jun 02 19:05:51 *Molly glances at him, smiling. She looks carefree now she’s not hiding her pregnant state, and imbued with a new sort of sensuality* Jun 02 19:07:16 * Morgan kneels down in the water with Emil, letting him splash around Jun 02 19:08:27 *Emil does so, just as water confident as he’d been in Capperlucia. Alice is covered much more, but brings Florrie in* Jun 02 19:08:39 * Edward is now known as Alice Jun 02 19:08:52 She looks beautiful Jun 02 19:09:00 * Morgan nods, smiling Jun 02 19:09:02 Yes she does Jun 02 19:09:21 F: Ballhead? Jun 02 19:09:40 Yes sweetheart? Jun 02 19:09:50 F: Lee got baby in tummy Jun 02 19:09:56 * Morgan nods Jun 02 19:10:07 Yes, she has... the baby will be your cousin... Jun 02 19:10:58 *Florrie nods. Edward goes beside Molly, talking quietly Jun 02 19:12:30 * Morgan watches them for a moment before looking at Alice Jun 02 19:12:33 Boxing? Really? Jun 02 19:12:45 * Alice smiles, nodding Jun 02 19:13:13 Particularly when someone gets hit and then they spit blood on the floor Jun 02 19:13:48 * Morgan looks at her as if he's trying to work out if she's serious Jun 02 19:14:01 *Morgan had done this during the duel with the Montaigne debt collector. She does look serious* Jun 02 19:14:15 Why? Jun 02 19:14:35 I have no idea, I just find it... you know. Jun 02 19:14:49 Huh... fair enough Jun 02 19:15:16 You must have something odd like that too, surely? Jun 02 19:16:06 * Morgan shrugs Jun 02 19:16:10 I might have, yes Jun 02 19:16:30 * Alice smiles Jun 02 19:16:40 Most people have-something- Jun 02 19:18:11 I know a few people who are... distracted by bare arms Jun 02 19:19:24 * Alice smiles Jun 02 19:19:39 Female people, I’d guess? Jun 02 19:19:47 One or two, yes Jun 02 19:19:57 * Alice nods Jun 02 19:19:58 * Morgan looks at his forearms sadly Jun 02 19:20:07 Til they see these ones anyway Jun 02 19:20:33 They aren’t that bad, you should see my bottom Jun 02 19:20:49 Thats a kind offer, but I'm a little busy... Jun 02 19:20:55 * Alice laughs Jun 02 19:21:23 Another time then Jun 02 19:22:33 * Morgan smiles, nodding toward Molly Jun 02 19:22:38 -that- is my thing... Jun 02 19:23:36 You’re a one-woman man. It’s rare, but nice to see Jun 02 19:24:00 *Molly is holding Edward’s hand, walking him to the water Jun 02 19:24:06 I am... but thats not quite what I meant Jun 02 19:24:33 Ohhh! It is her -pregnant-! Jun 02 19:28:30 * Morgan nods Jun 02 19:28:40 * Alice smiles Jun 02 19:28:44 That’s lovely Jun 02 19:30:08 * Morgan smiles Jun 02 19:30:21 I don't think so... you know how hard it is to concentrate now? Jun 02 19:30:57 * Alice sniggers Jun 02 19:31:18 Hard enough you need to me under water? Jun 02 19:31:21 be* Jun 02 19:32:20 You think my kneeling here is coincidental? Jun 02 19:41:27 * Alice smiles Jun 02 19:41:43 I thought it was for Emil Jun 02 19:42:36 Forward planning primarily Jun 02 19:43:27 You knew you’d be in trouble when she removed her outer clothes? Jun 02 19:43:53 Didn't realise se was going to Jun 02 19:45:01 what a happy surprise for you then Jun 02 19:46:22 *Molly is giving Edward a reassuring smile when they get ankle deep in the water* Jun 02 19:46:52 [is there a problem my love? Jun 02 19:47:06 Its stupid really... given that I can smell it when people are pregnant Jun 02 19:47:36 [he believes I’m using magic to help him be calmer in the water] Jun 02 19:47:49 [smart] Jun 02 19:48:16 [as always, it is my head that is most useful to you] Jun 02 19:48:25 That can’t be practical, surely? Jun 02 19:49:00 Thankfully, it is only her and, in the past, Dietlinde, that had that effect on me... Jun 02 19:49:27 Why did you qualify it that way? Jun 02 19:49:39 How do you mean? Jun 02 19:49:45 in the past... Jun 02 19:49:58 * Morgan tilts his head Jun 02 19:50:05 Because its the truth... Jun 02 19:50:33 could you expand? Jun 02 19:51:08 I'm not sure... I'm not really sure how else it could be phrased Jun 02 19:51:45 I just wondered if you felt the need to reassure me that it’s only Molly now Jun 02 19:51:59 *Molly is laughing with Edward Jun 02 19:52:49 No... just... giving more detail, love. Just as well, really, with Stef being pregnant Jun 02 19:53:14 * Alice nods Jun 02 19:53:37 Did you have to kneel down in water when Dietlinde dressed like that to swim? Jun 02 19:53:49 * Morgan sighs Jun 02 19:54:03 She never dressed like that... and you don't swim in the Sudlache, under any circumstances Jun 02 19:54:11 * Alice nods Jun 02 19:54:35 Do you wish she had? dressing, not the sudlache Jun 02 19:54:58 I suppose so... its not who we were... Jun 02 19:55:48 * Alice nods Jun 02 19:56:14 will you have to stay under water the whole time? Jun 02 19:56:32 No, I'll be fine Jun 02 19:56:47 * Alice laughs Jun 02 19:56:55 just the initial shock then Jun 02 19:57:38 Oh... no... I just have to concentrate on other things and hope she doesn't get close enough to smell Jun 02 19:57:51 * Alice nods Jun 02 19:58:36 You’ve done me two favours lately, I’m happy to distract Edward if she’d enjoy the sight of you Jun 02 19:59:16 * Morgan blushes Jun 02 19:59:24 I, uhhh... might take you up on that Jun 02 19:59:35 Just say the word... Jun 02 20:00:27 * Morgan nods, looking over to Molly and Edward Jun 02 20:01:08 *She’s leading him further in, almost up to his knees Jun 02 20:02:35 * Morgan smiles, looking back to Alice Jun 02 20:02:43 I'm not normally this... open... with anyone Jun 02 20:03:36 * Alice says “You don’t normally return them their chewed up sexual toy either though” Jun 02 20:04:17 No... I don't think there's anyone else I would've given one of them to... Jun 02 20:04:32 * Alice nods Jun 02 20:04:44 Do you want me to take Emil too? Jun 02 20:05:09 It'd leave you a bit swamped... and... well, we attended to matters earlier... Jun 02 20:05:43 Florrie’s fine, she’s been swimming alone since she was younger than Emil Jun 02 20:06:22 * Morgan nods Jun 02 20:06:26 Swims like a fish, that one Jun 02 20:07:12 * Alice nods Jun 02 20:07:37 [look, my love! look how deep he is already!] Jun 02 20:07:48 * Morgan looks over at Edward Jun 02 20:08:38 *Edward is about to experience that most awful of sensations, in which the lake runs her cold tongue along the underside of his balls* Jun 02 20:09:00 * Morgan glances at Alice Jun 02 20:09:09 Bet he screams like a girl in a second... Jun 02 20:09:19 * Alice grins Jun 02 20:09:38 without a doubt, landlubbers always do Jun 02 20:09:54 * Morgan nods, watching sidelong Jun 02 20:10:09 *Edward does indeed make a high pitch Eeeeep!* Jun 02 20:11:08 * Alice sniggers “Still not the worst noise I’ve heard him make” Jun 02 20:11:17 Alice! Jun 02 20:11:47 * Alice laughs like a hardened sailor Jun 02 20:13:03 *The water laps at the bottom of Molly’s bump, in to just above her shorts. It makes it look like she’s completely naked on the lower half Jun 02 20:13:31 * Morgan quietly clears his throat, looking away Jun 02 20:14:10 * Alice glances at him, smiling Jun 02 20:15:04 It’s been a while since I’ve been this close to a full mast. Jun 02 20:15:20 * Morgan blushes Jun 02 20:16:16 *Edward and Molly are heading their way* Jun 02 20:17:19 You're a menace... Jun 02 20:17:30 I’m a sailor. Jun 02 20:18:47 * Morgan nods, looking back to Molly and Edward Jun 02 20:19:51 *They get there* Jun 02 20:20:26 Edward: Brother, I think I am ready to try those floating lessons you were doing with me before Jun 02 20:20:55 * Morgan nods Jun 02 20:21:10 Alright... Emil, go to mama... Jun 02 20:22:24 *The water has made her belly shiny in the sunlight. She lifts him up from the water, rubbing her nose to his. Water drips from her feet onto it too* Jun 02 20:22:48 * Morgan smiles, shuffling a little deeper Jun 02 20:22:52 Ready when you are brother Jun 02 20:23:35 Edward: Somewhere a little deeper, so it is easier to stand up? Jun 02 20:23:50 *Alice smiles a moment* Jun 02 20:24:39 If you are comfortable with that... here, though, you can float knowing you can reach the bottom easily Jun 02 20:25:12 E: Molly has helped me with magic, we will try deeper Jun 02 20:25:24 * Morgan nods Jun 02 20:25:26 Very well then Jun 02 20:25:45 * Morgan glances at Alice then Molly Jun 02 20:26:39 Edward, I think Florrie wants to show you her swimming a moment Jun 02 20:27:14 * Alice just holds her hands out for Emil, and Molly hands him over trustingly Jun 02 20:28:29 *Edward nods, going towards Florrie, and Alice follows, putting their backs to Morgan and chatting to Edward Jun 02 20:28:51 * Morgan smiles, watching them briefly before moving to Molly quickly, standing and pressing himself against her, kissing her gently Jun 02 20:29:04 * Alice is now known as Molly Jun 02 20:29:11 * Molly ‘s eyes go wide Jun 02 20:29:23 My love! Jun 02 20:30:22 * Morgan chuckles quietly, running his hand over her stomach before moving away a little and slowly dropping back down below the water Jun 02 20:30:48 * Molly stands there, looking delighted and stunned Jun 02 20:31:08 well, the lake just got much wetter... Jun 02 20:31:42 * Morgan laughs, blushing Jun 02 20:32:12 * Molly smiles Jun 02 20:32:31 I think he likes me being in the cold water Jun 02 20:32:44 Oh? Jun 02 20:33:50 I felt him flutter then, between the two parts of my body that -you- made flutter Jun 02 20:35:05 /me blushes again Jun 02 20:35:11 I'm glad to ave pleased you Jun 02 20:35:22 Greatly Jun 02 20:35:47 * Molly traces the line down her belly, watching him with a smile Jun 02 20:36:49 * Morgan smiles, watching her Jun 02 20:37:42 * Molly glances to check the others are busy before her hand goes lower, beneath the waterline Jun 02 20:38:01 You'll get caught... Jun 02 20:38:11 * Molly smiles Jun 02 20:38:42 Who knows what reeds and leaves can get inside one’s swimming garments in the lake! Jun 02 20:39:09 Quite... Jun 02 20:40:18 * Molly doesn’t remove her hand, only giving him an expression of pleasure, brows coming down. He can faintly hear the others chatting Jun 02 20:41:00 * Morgan glances toward them briefly before watching her again Jun 02 20:42:37 *They’re watching Florrie. Molly bites her lip, smiling. Her hand remains in the water, a very slight ripple showing it is not static* Jun 02 20:43:12 * Morgan licks his lower lip Jun 02 20:45:04 * Molly brings her hand back up that line, and then blows him a kiss Jun 02 20:45:43 * Morgan smiles, moving closer suddenly, grabbing her hand and sucking her fingers before backing away again Jun 02 20:47:26 * Molly gives him a look that he sees at the heights of her passion, a burning heat there, like she’d like to bite and scratch and manhandle him Jun 02 20:48:03 * Morgan smiles, disappearing beneath the water, appearing much farther away than would be normal Jun 02 20:48:09 Come on then Edward... Jun 02 20:48:53 * Molly stays where she was. He can see from the rise and fall of her chest how she takes slow, deep breaths Jun 02 20:49:47 * Morgan smiles, watching her as he waits Jun 02 20:50:48 *Edward comes over to him carefully, noting where he’s looking* Is Molly -alright-? Jun 02 20:51:05 * Morgan nods Jun 02 20:51:08 Absolutely she is Jun 02 20:52:49 *Edward smiles, inclining his head* Well then, let’s begin Jun 02 20:53:05 * Morgan nods Jun 02 20:53:11 You remember what I taught you? Jun 02 20:53:20 * Molly is now known as Edward Jun 02 20:53:25 * Edward nods Jun 02 20:53:27 I do Jun 02 20:54:04 * Morgan nods Jun 02 20:54:07 Alright then...lets begin Jun 02 20:55:32 * Edward works hard at this, and he does well for a while, floating unsupported. Then he says “I think the magic is wearing off” Jun 02 20:55:59 * Morgan looks over at Molly Jun 02 20:56:05 No... she still looks to be concentrating... Jun 02 20:56:21 Think about... the joy that Florrie exhibits when she swims Jun 02 20:57:01 * Edward tries to. about fifteeen minutes later he’s floating easily. Molly is gone from her spot Jun 02 20:58:36 * Morgan looks around Jun 02 20:59:16 *She’s floating her back, only really her face and little bump above the water Jun 02 20:59:55 * Morgan smiles, looking back to Edward Jun 02 21:00:00 You're doing extremely well Jun 02 21:00:32 * Edward nods Jun 02 21:00:53 What next brother? Let’s advance whilst her effects on me endure Jun 02 21:02:09 hmmm... lets see if we can get a big of movement... stay as you are, gently moving your arms and legs out then, sort of scoop the water toward your feet... Jun 02 21:03:14 * Edward tries this. He’s made decent progress, it’s Morgan distracted when Emil says Mamam Bees! Jun 02 21:04:16 * Morgan chuckles, moving with Edward Jun 02 21:06:47 *By the time he next looks over, Molly is stood with one side of her vest lifted, Emil latched on. She’s again at hip deep. She has her eyes closed, head tilted to the sun. She looks deeply contented Jun 02 21:07:04 * Morgan sighs happily Jun 02 21:07:20 alright... lets spend a few minutes trying this the other way up... Jun 02 21:08:01 * Edward stands up, looking towards them, and then at Morgan “Happy, brother?” Jun 02 21:08:59 * Morgan nods Jun 02 21:09:02 Absolutely I am Jun 02 21:09:58 * Edward nods, smiling Jun 02 21:10:40 She looks especially beautiful and content... *Edward is watching them as intently as Morgan does when preparing for a sketch* Jun 02 21:11:47 * Morgan nods Jun 02 21:11:52 Mmhmm, she does Jun 02 21:12:46 * Edward pats him on the shoulder Jun 02 21:12:54 we do not have long 7ntil quiet hour Jun 02 21:13:29 No, we don't... Jun 02 21:13:54 What is this stroke you want to show me? Jun 02 21:17:35 * Morgan demonstrates a breast stroke Jun 02 21:18:17 * Edward does follow this, but he seems to sink more than he should Jun 02 21:18:36 Alice: We’re getting out, Florrie is getting tired Jun 02 21:18:50 * Morgan nods Jun 02 21:18:55 I'd say its about time for a nap Jun 02 21:19:12 A: I think so Jun 02 21:19:29 *Alice gets out, Molly too Jun 02 21:19:41 * Morgan looks at Edward Jun 02 21:19:48 You've done incredibly well today brother Jun 02 21:22:54 * Edward nods Jun 02 21:22:57 Thank you Jun 02 21:23:16 [Are you content for me to tell him that was all his own work in the lake?] Jun 02 21:24:21 [yes, of course] Jun 02 21:24:47 You should be particularly proud of yourself Jun 02 21:26:02 I am Jun 02 21:26:12 No, more than that Jun 02 21:26:27 *Alice and Molly are drying off the children* Jun 02 21:26:34 why then, brother? Jun 02 21:26:43 * Morgan looks at him Jun 02 21:26:47 That was all your own doing Jun 02 21:26:57 No, Molly helped me Jun 02 21:27:33 No... you believed you were calmer and more relaxed... she didn't do anything Jun 02 21:29:14 Think about how much you improved when you were thinking about the joy Florrie has when she swims... Jun 02 21:30:54 * Edward nods slowly Jun 02 21:31:02 it wasn’t real... Jun 02 21:31:20 The magic wasn't... your calmness was... you did that Jun 02 21:31:33 * Edward not do, smiling slightly Jun 02 21:31:49 Alright, it is progress. Jun 02 21:32:26 * Morgan grasps Edwards shoulder Jun 02 21:32:38 You -swam- Edward... floating along on your own and then you -swam- Jun 02 21:33:21 * Edward inclines his head “Tomorrow at dawn, we will do it again.” Jun 02 21:33:32 * Morgan smiles Jun 02 21:33:35 As you wish brother Jun 02 21:33:52 * Edward nods, patting his shoulder in return Jun 02 21:33:59 *Emil looks to be dozing. Molly turns to face them, dripping wet, and calls to him “My love, are you coming?” Jun 02 21:34:23 * Morgan opens his mouth before blushing, starting toward the shore Jun 02 21:34:51 * Edward sniggers “When she’s half naked, it wouldn’t be inconceivable” Jun 02 21:35:04 quite... quite... Jun 02 21:36:31 *she starts trying to squeeze out the hems of her shorts, bending a little. It gives him a view of her cleavage and makes her bump more noticeable Jun 02 21:37:01 Yeah, quiet time is definitely due Jun 02 21:37:09 * Edward chuckles Jun 02 21:37:17 I envy you, brother Jun 02 21:37:28 Oh? Jun 02 21:37:38 I miss my wife, naturally Jun 02 21:37:47 * Morgan nods Jun 02 21:37:59 I imagine it was quite a distracted journey for her so far Jun 02 21:38:11 * Edward smiles Jun 02 21:38:23 She can handle it Jun 02 21:38:29 I'm sure she can Jun 02 21:38:46 * Edward glances at him, then snorts with laughter Jun 02 21:39:00 Something amuses you? Jun 02 21:39:20 Perhaps we’ll call it an In Joke Jun 02 21:39:32 * Morgan shrugs Jun 02 21:39:33 If you wish Jun 02 21:39:51 * Edward looks at him, sighing dramatically Jun 02 21:40:40 I was being rude, brother. She can -handle- the problems she may have in the abscence of her husband Jun 02 21:40:50 * Morgan nods Jun 02 21:41:07 I gathered that from the, frankly spectacular level of blushing you managed to cause this morning Jun 02 21:41:17 * Edward chuckles Jun 02 21:41:26 That was quite the achievement Jun 02 21:41:36 * Morgan nods Jun 02 21:41:50 *they’re rapidly getting to the depth Morgan might be on show 8n all his glory Jun 02 21:42:25 I’m not sure whether she or I suffered worse from it Jun 02 21:43:03 * Morgan concentrates on calming himself Jun 02 21:43:15 * Morgan nods Jun 02 21:43:47 I will suffice as a modesty shield, should you require one, brother. We’ve all been there! Jun 02 21:43:55 * Morgan nods Jun 02 21:43:58 That might be wise Jun 02 21:44:29 * Edward walks out of the water, giving Morgan the easy opportunity to get out behind him Jun 02 21:44:44 * Morgan does so Jun 02 21:45:01 *Molly smiles* That was very good, Edward. Jun 02 21:45:24 *Alice nods, wrapped in a towel and carrying Florrie who is likewise Jun 02 21:45:31 * Morgan nods, picking up his shirt and tucking it in his waistband Jun 02 21:45:53 * Edward smiles warmly at this Jun 02 21:46:02 Molly* Jun 02 21:46:27 E: I will practice again in the morning, and then once I get home Jun 02 21:47:02 I'll teach you something that'll help keep you safe, too Jun 02 21:47:23 That would be helpful, yes Jun 02 21:47:37 *Molly nods, picking up Emil* I’m going to walk back like this and then I’ll run a bath Jun 02 21:48:15 * Morgan nods, fiddling with the shirt a little before looking around Jun 02 21:48:46 *Mondel and a footman are headed their way. The church two miles away in Kempten faintly chimes for me o’clock* Jun 02 21:49:32 hmmm... wonder what they want Jun 02 21:49:52 M: I’m sure we’ll find out Jun 02 21:50:15 * Morgan nods, walking Jun 02 21:51:15 *When Mondel arrives, he doesn’t stare at the scars with the eye he has that is not covered by the eyepatch, nor does the footman whose back is twisted at an odd angle, all this staff here having some form of injury or scarring Jun 02 21:51:42 Mondel: *he bows to Morgan* Your Excellency, we will clean all this away for you Jun 02 21:52:31 Thank you Mondel Jun 02 21:53:24 *he hands a small rectangular parcel to Edward, about three inches by one by one* Freiarrin Graben asked that I delivered this to you at the beginning of quiet hour, my Lord Jun 02 21:53:57 * Morgan chuckles Jun 02 21:54:10 *Molly glances at Morgan with a little smirk before becoming more innocent looking Jun 02 21:54:31 *Edward looks puzzled, taking it* Thank you, Mondel Jun 02 21:55:42 *Mondel bows again, letting them go. Edward turns it over in his hands as they walk towards the house* Jun 02 21:56:00 I wasn’t expecting a gift Jun 02 21:56:50 Very thoughtful of her Jun 02 21:57:12 *Molly nods* indeed Jun 02 21:59:19 * Edward opens it. Molly glances at Morgan again, then moves next to him so she can watch the drama better, close enough he can smell her again Jun 02 22:00:45 * Edward takes out a tiny corked bottle. inside it almost looks like pink liquid, but he knows it is not. He knows it’s one of those pink cloths like Molly had left him Jun 02 22:01:03 * Morgan chuckles Jun 02 22:01:29 *Molly’s face is the picture of innocence. Edward shakes it with puzzlement Jun 02 22:01:48 Any idea what it is, brother? Jun 02 22:02:39 Yep. Jun 02 22:22:33 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 02 23:03:03 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)