**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Jun 5 19:33:28 2024 Jun 05 19:33:28 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 05 19:34:22 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 05 19:37:34 *Emil is grinning* Jun 05 19:37:34 As much as I know our pride and trust and gratitude do actually mean something to you... you can't buy bread with it... we've decided each of you will be receiving an extra five guilders Jun 05 19:37:34 *Everyone looks very pleased with this, all thanking him* Jun 05 19:37:34 [Did you wish to tell them about Hirschen?] Jun 05 19:37:34 [no, I want you to get to do that, my darling] Jun 05 19:37:38 * Morgan tickles Emil's chin again Jun 05 19:37:40 *Emil holds out his hands for Morgan* Jun 05 19:37:42 * Morgan smiles, taking him Jun 05 19:37:44 *A few of the staff look to notice Molly’s bump, but no one says anything or stares* Jun 05 19:37:46 Now, aside from certain select people, you are the first to be told... in September, we will be welcoming a new resident to Hafenlohr... Jun 05 19:37:47 *There are some exclamations of surprise, many congratulations. Arendt says “We are delighted to welcome them, your Excellencies” Jun 05 19:37:50 * Molly looks so happy and proud, and much more relaxed now she doesn’t have to hold in her stomach, which many are now looking at Jun 05 19:37:55 * Morgan smiles at her Jun 05 19:37:57 * Molly smiles at him warmly Jun 05 19:37:59 Alright, that'll be everything for now... again, thank you all for your hard work Jun 05 19:38:01 *everyone bows and curtsies* Jun 05 19:38:38 * Molly smiles at Morgan [happy, my love?] Jun 05 19:39:01 [yes my love] Jun 05 19:39:59 Arendt: Might I have a moment, my Lord? Jun 05 19:40:08 Yes, of course Jun 05 19:42:26 *Arendt moves aside, away from the staff Jun 05 19:42:40 * Morgan moves with her, sipping his coffee Jun 05 19:42:51 * Molly is now known as Arendt Jun 05 19:43:31 I have the gift money in my office, what would you like me to do with it? Jun 05 19:43:43 You have a safe? Jun 05 19:44:44 I do, my Lord Jun 05 19:45:19 Put it in the safe for now... I'll have word sent to Reverend Loewe... I'm planning to use it to have the church roof repaired Jun 05 19:45:34 * Arendt smiles Jun 05 19:45:46 That’s nice, my Lord Jun 05 19:46:36 It seems the right thing to do... Jun 05 19:47:07 * Arendt nods Jun 05 19:47:34 Dresden said we are to redecorate your room Jun 05 19:47:40 * Morgan nods Jun 05 19:47:52 I -was- thinking grey but... I don't know, maybe a light yellow? Jun 05 19:49:21 is it a surprise? Jun 05 19:49:50 It is at the moment, though I'm... less than certain she will appreciate it... but that pink has got to go Jun 05 19:50:23 * Arendt smiles Jun 05 19:50:55 I hope it’s alright to say, my Lord, but sometimes you remind me of my late husband Jun 05 19:51:03 Oh? Jun 05 19:52:27 Colonel Arendt was a very capable and confident man, except when he was buying me gifts Jun 05 19:53:45 * Morgan nods Jun 05 19:53:49 That does sound familiar Jun 05 19:54:23 * Arendt smiles “he said it was because that was what mattered most” Jun 05 19:54:48 * Morgan nods Jun 05 19:54:51 Quite so Jun 05 19:55:54 * Arendt nods “I’d go for the yellow” Jun 05 19:56:30 * Morgan nods, smiling Jun 05 19:56:45 I'll follow your advice on that... I think grey would be best suited for my office Jun 05 19:57:56 Would you like that done too? Jun 05 19:58:04 * Morgan nods Jun 05 19:58:21 If you can... be -exceptionally- careful with the teacups... they are really important to me Jun 05 19:59:45 * Arendt nods Jun 05 20:00:01 I will make sure I pack and unpack them myself, my Lord Jun 05 20:00:17 * Morgan nods Jun 05 20:00:20 Thank you Jun 05 20:01:02 * Arendt nods Jun 05 20:01:31 Would you like someone sent to pack your trunks, my Lord Jun 05 20:01:37 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jun 05 20:02:15 I suppose we best had. Best liaise with Molly, just in case she has any specific requirements... Jun 05 20:04:06 * Arendt nods Jun 05 20:05:26 *Molly’s answer is that she will back for them later, but if Varick and Emil’s things could be packed that would be appreciated. The staff have drifted back to their jobs, and Arendt curtsies before Molly carries Emil up the stairs Jun 05 20:05:45 * Morgan smiles Jun 05 20:05:49 Answers that. then Jun 05 20:07:38 * Arendt is now known as Molly Jun 05 20:07:53 they seemed pleased Jun 05 20:08:11 * Morgan nods Jun 05 20:08:14 They do indeed Jun 05 20:09:02 we have a lovely home to welcome him into Jun 05 20:09:13 * Morgan nods Jun 05 20:09:21 We do, yes Jun 05 20:09:31 where next, my love? Jun 05 20:09:42 * Morgan shrugs Jun 05 20:09:47 What else do we have to do? Jun 05 20:10:19 See Karlsruhe, and the builders. Decide whether you’re taking Xantha tomorrow Jun 05 20:10:49 Lets go see Karlsruhe, then the builders Jun 05 20:11:04 * Molly smiles, holding a Jun 05 20:11:34 Emil on her hip “Shall we go looking for him, little lamb?” Jun 05 20:12:48 * Morgan moves, holding the door open for her Jun 05 20:13:00 * Molly smiles warmly Jun 05 20:13:11 Why thank you, your Excellency Jun 05 20:13:59 * Morgan smiles, tickling Emils chin before following them Jun 05 20:15:12 *they head out towards the cottage that Karlsruhe now shares with Dresden, Mainz, and Federest. Karlsruhe and Federest are coming out of the building together Jun 05 20:15:44 * Morgan mutters "What are we asking him?" Jun 05 20:16:42 [if he is going to be ready to go with us tomorrow] Jun 05 20:17:49 * Morgan nods slightly, waving to the two men Jun 05 20:18:41 *They head toward him. Karlsruhe has a little red book in his hands* Jun 05 20:18:54 K: Good afternoon, my Lord Jun 05 20:19:12 Karlsruhe... what've you got there? Jun 05 20:21:10 K: We were going to meditate, you are welcome to join us Jun 05 20:21:27 * Morgan looks thoughtful Jun 05 20:21:41 I would but... I need to speak with the builders shortly Jun 05 20:21:59 I can do that, my love Jun 05 20:22:39 You're sure? Jun 05 20:23:46 * Molly smiles Jun 05 20:24:10 We will go to play on the lawn and keep a watch for their arrival Jun 05 20:24:44 * Morgan nods Jun 05 20:24:45 Alright my love Jun 05 20:25:46 * Molly kisses his cheek before holding Emil’s hand and making him wave “Goodbye Karlsruhe, Goodbye Federest” Jun 05 20:26:15 *Both of the men smile at this, bidding her good afternoon* Jun 05 20:26:45 * Morgan smiles, watching her go Jun 05 20:26:57 * Molly is now known as Karlsruhe Jun 05 20:27:03 * Karlsruhe smiles Jun 05 20:27:15 Her Ladyship looks very well Jun 05 20:27:29 Pregnancy will do that... Jun 05 20:29:08 I did wonder that. Many congratulations, my Lord Jun 05 20:29:20 * Morgan inclines his head Jun 05 20:29:42 We were wondering if you are going to be ready to leave with us tomorrow... Jun 05 20:30:44 * Karlsruhe nods Jun 05 20:30:59 I will be, yes Jun 05 20:31:11 ecellent Jun 05 20:32:43 * Karlsruhe nods, heading east around the back of the cottages Jun 05 20:32:59 when do you expect the child? Jun 05 20:33:28 September... Jun 05 20:33:51 * Karlsruhe nods Jun 05 20:35:10 My wife had four Autumn babies. She wasn’t happy having to be very pregnant in the hottest months Jun 05 20:35:28 No... it will be quite the challenge for her Jun 05 20:37:57 Federest: You must be hoping for a son, my Lord? Jun 05 20:38:32 It'd calm a lot of people down about the future... Jun 05 20:40:26 It never changes. My three eldest were girls, I recall the strain Sarah was under to have a boy every time Jun 05 20:41:57 * Morgan nods Jun 05 20:46:30 *they find a quiet spot, and Karlsruhe and Federest settle on the grass Jun 05 20:46:42 * Morgan looks round before sitting down Jun 05 20:47:29 *It’s well out of the way* Jun 05 20:48:27 would you like to do the honours, my Lord? *he offers him the book* Jun 05 20:49:27 With the greatest of respect, Karlsruhe... I'd like to follow your lead... its been a long few days of being very much at the forefront of things Jun 05 20:52:02 * Karlsruhe nods, smiling “I remember it well” He opens the book at random Jun 05 20:54:29 * Karlsruhe reads from the page “When we hate someone who has wronged us, we give them a dagger and make them plunge it in our gut. The hand is not hurt, the belly is.” Jun 05 20:55:23 * Morgan smiles a little, closing his eyes, settling in place Jun 05 20:56:21 * Karlsruhe does likewise. Everything is quiet whilst they meditate on this. Jun 05 20:57:28 * Morgan sits quietly Jun 05 20:58:40 *He easily finds that peace* Jun 05 20:59:22 * Morgan just sits, enjoying that peace Jun 05 21:01:22 *It’s ten minutes later when Karlsruhe says “Thank you, Gentlemen” Jun 05 21:01:56 * Morgan takes a deep breath before opening his eyes Jun 05 21:03:30 * Karlsruhe closes the book Jun 05 21:04:23 Did you find that beneficial, my Lord Jun 05 21:04:28 * Morgan nods Jun 05 21:04:34 I always do Jun 05 21:06:37 * Karlsruhe looks to Federest Jun 05 21:07:13 *He raises his hands* I don’t hate her. It’d be easier if I could Jun 05 21:09:12 It is... complicated Jun 05 21:11:39 *Federest nods* It is. *he shifts so he’s reclined in his elbows. He’s not formal like he should be with his employer or a Duke, it’s like Morgan is being welcomed into the brotherhood of the meditation* Jun 05 21:13:20 * Morgan doesn't move, looking perfectly comfortable Jun 05 21:13:34 She seemed different from the last time I saw her... Jun 05 21:13:56 F: She seems calmer Jun 05 21:14:15 * Morgan nods Jun 05 21:15:36 F: The love is still there, maybe it always will be Jun 05 21:16:58 difficult Jun 05 21:17:41 F: *he nods* I don’t think I’m the right man for her any more Jun 05 21:18:28 You cannot stand in the same river twice Jun 05 21:19:22 *Federest nods* Even when you want to. Jun 05 21:19:59 * Morgan nods Jun 05 21:20:08 You tried to... the river had moved on... Jun 05 21:21:31 F: I won’t resent her if she marries that Lord Jun 05 21:23:09 * Morgan shrugs Jun 05 21:23:14 I've no idea what their future might hold Jun 05 21:24:22 F: *he smiles faintly* I want her to be happy, even with someone else Jun 05 21:25:01 * Morgan nods Jun 05 21:26:55 F: I, however, count myself a lost cause in that regard Jun 05 21:27:12 So did I Jun 05 21:28:25 F: You have met Hannalore, where does a man go from there? Jun 05 21:28:53 Wherever Theus points him Jun 05 21:30:52 * Karlsruhe nods “He loves the fate he was given as best he can” Jun 05 21:31:33 * Morgan nods Jun 05 21:32:46 F: *he smiles* As best he can, which is sometimes not a lot Jun 05 21:35:06 * Morgan nods Jun 05 21:35:19 He loves us for how we try, not how we do Jun 05 21:36:20 *he nods* Well said, my Lord. And they would not be our ideals if they were easy Jun 05 21:37:01 * Morgan nods Jun 05 21:38:24 F: She came to see me Jun 05 21:38:33 Oh? Jun 05 21:39:19 F: I would like to say I had no idea what she wanted, it’d be gentlemanly, but dishonest Jun 05 21:39:34 She made a play for you? Jun 05 21:40:57 F: *he smiles slightly* Not as overtly as that, but in some ways she hasn’t changed Jun 05 21:41:19 * Morgan frowns Jun 05 21:41:22 That is... troubling Jun 05 21:43:44 F: I told her I ask putting my job here at risk. I need to prove to you that I can be trusted Jun 05 21:44:38 wasn’t* Jun 05 21:46:37 I appreciate that Jun 05 21:48:12 F: *he nods* I wouldn’t rush into telling him Jun 05 21:48:37 Sebastien? Jun 05 21:49:40 F: Yes, my Lord Jun 05 21:49:49 Why? Jun 05 21:51:29 F: Nothing happened, and she’s still finding out who she is Jun 05 21:53:45 * Morgan nods slowly Jun 05 21:53:54 difficult... I am trying to build trust with him... Jun 05 21:55:24 F: isn’t he your cousin-in-law, my Lord? Jun 05 21:57:08 * Morgan nods Jun 05 21:57:12 Yes, he is Jun 05 21:57:37 F: But you don’t trust each other? Jun 05 21:58:14 Its complicated. And the discovery of his kinship was fairly recent Jun 05 21:59:32 I wish you all the best with it, my Lord Jun 05 22:00:22 * Morgan inclines his head Jun 05 22:02:10 *Federest nods* He seemed decent Jun 05 22:02:47 * Morgan nods Jun 05 22:02:50 The whole family do Jun 05 22:03:48 F: A shame he’s only navy though Jun 05 22:04:01 * Karlsruhe smiles a little Jun 05 22:04:14 * Morgan looks at Federest before very slowly raising his middle finger Jun 05 22:05:10 *Federest laughs* Jun 05 23:06:22 * Karlsruhe has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 05 23:08:47 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)