**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jun 6 17:24:41 2024 Jun 06 17:24:41 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 06 18:01:13 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 06 18:02:49 F: Nothing happened, and she’s still finding out who she is Jun 06 18:02:49 * Morgan nods slowly Jun 06 18:02:50 difficult... I am trying to build trust with him... Jun 06 18:02:50 F: isn’t he your cousin-in-law, my Lord? Jun 06 18:02:50 * Morgan nods Jun 06 18:02:52 Yes, he is Jun 06 18:02:54 F: But you don’t trust each other? Jun 06 18:02:56 Its complicated. And the discovery of his kinship was fairly recent Jun 06 18:02:58 I wish you all the best with it, my Lord Jun 06 18:03:00 * Morgan inclines his head Jun 06 18:03:02 *Federest nods* He seemed decent Jun 06 18:03:04 * Morgan nods Jun 06 18:03:06 The whole family do Jun 06 18:03:08 F: A shame he’s only navy though Jun 06 18:03:10 * Karlsruhe smiles a little Jun 06 18:03:12 * Morgan looks at Federest before very slowly raising his middle finger Jun 06 18:03:14 *Federest laughs* Jun 06 18:04:06 * Molly is now known as Karlsruhe Jun 06 18:05:02 I thought Lansdau ((the special overseer appointed by Faulk to see to the transition preparation)) might come to see you whilst you were home Jun 06 18:05:20 * Morgan nods Jun 06 18:05:22 So did I... Jun 06 18:08:29 I could put out word that he should write to you or come to you in Sudlachenburg, my Lord Jun 06 18:08:56 * Morgan nods Jun 06 18:09:14 Best had... possibly the latter so I can get a real feel for whats going on... Jun 06 18:09:54 * Karlsruhe nods Jun 06 18:15:12 I'm a little surprised he's not made an appearance... Jun 06 18:18:21 * Karlsruhe nods Jun 06 18:18:45 I’ve found him competent and diligent, but not always easy to track down Jun 06 18:19:27 Perhaps its my experience at war speaking but... I find that suspicious Jun 06 18:20:01 Federest: I could keep a watch on him... Jun 06 18:20:30 * Morgan nods Jun 06 18:20:45 Please... I think I'd rather see him face to face, rather than getting a letter... Jun 06 18:20:59 *they both nod Jun 06 18:23:42 * Morgan looks around Jun 06 18:24:36 *it’s a nice little space. Karlsruhe stands* if you’ll excuse me, my Lord, I’ll get messengers sent Jun 06 18:24:46 * Morgan nods Jun 06 18:24:47 Of course Jun 06 18:25:26 * Karlsruhe inclines his head before going Jun 06 18:25:34 * Karlsruhe is now known as Federest Jun 06 18:27:33 You'll be discreet I trust... Jun 06 18:29:21 Yes, but about what, my Lord? Jun 06 18:29:52 Lansdau... I know you've no interest in stirring anything up with Hannalore Jun 06 18:30:28 * Federest nods “I will, my Lord” Jun 06 18:30:55 * Morgan nods Jun 06 18:31:07 I suppose... I should go join my wife Jun 06 18:33:05 * Federest smiles “It’s a nice day for it” Jun 06 18:33:53 * Morgan shifts his shoulders before getting up Jun 06 18:34:06 If you'll excuse me then... Jun 06 18:35:17 * Federest nods, standing too “Have a good afternoon, my Lord” Jun 06 18:38:08 * Morgan inclines his head before wandering off to find Molly Jun 06 18:41:09 *he heads for the lawn where she'd said she was going to take Emil. He hears her before he sees her. She sounds fond and amused “Oh Bär, you silly boy! It's all over you!” Jun 06 18:41:12 * Federest is now known as Molly Jun 06 18:41:44 * Morgan raises an eyebrow as he approaches Jun 06 18:43:26 * Molly is sat cross legged, holding Emil on one knee as she gently removes the pieces of sticky plant from Ballard who is laid beside her “What did you do, roll in it?! What a mucky puppy, isn’t he, little lamb?” *Emil chuckles* Jun 06 18:43:52 * Morgan smiles, walking toward them Jun 06 18:45:32 *Emil reaches to pull at it too, but Molly catches his hand “Gently, Emil... gently” Jun 06 18:46:55 * Morgan smiles, coming to kneel by them Jun 06 18:47:22 * Molly smiles “are you well, my love?” Jun 06 18:48:41 * Morgan nods Jun 06 18:48:43 Aye, love Jun 06 18:50:09 * Molly takes another piece of green and then smooths down the dark fur . Ballard watches Morgan placidly Jun 06 18:51:22 Where's he been to get that? Jun 06 18:54:05 I have no idea. We have so much land Jun 06 18:54:24 * Morgan nods Jun 06 18:54:26 We really do Jun 06 18:54:45 Took Varick and I a good couple of hours to ride around the perimeter Jun 06 18:57:01 * Molly smiles, fussing the dog “Where did your adventures take you today?” Jun 06 18:59:07 * Morgan smiles, watching her Jun 06 19:00:57 *Ballard moves so he can rest his head on her belly. She smiles* You’re a good boy Jun 06 19:01:27 Looks like he knows... Jun 06 19:02:19 * Molly smiles Jun 06 19:02:59 He started doing it whilst you were away... Perhaps our little stag is unable to evade Bär’s nose Jun 06 19:03:17 * Morgan nods Jun 06 19:03:19 Sounds about right Jun 06 19:03:38 That -would- be quite the relief Jun 06 19:03:45 * Morgan chuckles Jun 06 19:03:48 Aye, it would Jun 06 19:04:32 At some point, whilst his power is still available to me, I must jump out on Edward Jun 06 19:04:52 I'm not sure thats a great idea... Jun 06 19:05:18 * Molly smirks “Because of his gift from Mina?” Jun 06 19:05:40 No... no because we were children born into war... Jun 06 19:06:35 So from a safe distance then? Jun 06 19:08:08 * Morgan nods Jun 06 19:08:11 Yes indeed Jun 06 19:08:16 * Molly ‘s eyes light up “Maybe not -Edward-...” Jun 06 19:08:44 Who? Jun 06 19:09:33 Who do we know who is -exceptional- at sneaking around unseen Jun 06 19:10:30 * Morgan nods Jun 06 19:10:46 I can't seem to feel much sympathy for him Jun 06 19:10:52 * Molly giggles Jun 06 19:11:36 A taste of his own medicine Jun 06 19:11:55 * Morgan nods Jun 06 19:11:56 Indeed Jun 06 19:15:00 * Molly smiles, looking at Emil “That would be funny, wouldn’t it, Emil? Maybe you’d need to lend Uncle Yensid one of your nappy cloths!” Jun 06 19:17:46 * Morgan smiles a little Jun 06 19:17:50 I didn't see him to say goodbye Jun 06 19:18:33 He was on top of your Father’s coach Jun 06 19:18:45 Of course he was Jun 06 19:20:05 I suppose he might have gotten off... Jun 06 19:20:21 Thats an unpleasant thought Jun 06 19:20:41 * Molly ‘s nose wrinkles Jun 06 19:20:45 liebes herz! Jun 06 19:23:40 * Morgan sniggers Jun 06 19:24:30 * Molly covers Emil’s ears Jun 06 19:24:36 All over our roof! Jun 06 19:25:47 * Morgan nods Jun 06 19:25:47 Indeed Jun 06 19:26:48 An awful thought indeed Jun 06 19:29:54 * Morgan nods Jun 06 19:29:58 No sign of the builders? Jun 06 19:30:04 Yours, however... *she smirks before letting go of Emil’s ears, making him laugh* Jun 06 19:30:57 * Morgan chuckles Jun 06 19:31:00 No sign of the builders? Jun 06 19:31:15 No yet, no Jun 06 19:33:34 *Ballard comes to Morgan, licking his face* Jun 06 19:34:17 * Morgan cuddles his dog Jun 06 19:34:22 Hello boy... Jun 06 19:36:10 * Molly watches them, smiling Jun 06 19:36:50 Little lamb, little stag... your Vati is a real softy at heart Jun 06 19:37:43 Edward asked me if it was better or worse that no-one here feared me Jun 06 19:38:15 * Molly laughs “The former, obviously” Jun 06 19:38:31 I suppose so Jun 06 19:39:50 Love and fear cannot go together. You can lead people with love, but they won’t love you if they fear you Jun 06 19:40:03 * Morgan sighs Jun 06 19:40:05 I suppose so Jun 06 19:41:33 You disagree? Jun 06 19:42:08 I find it... difficult I suppose... I got a lot of things done at Catherines precisely because people feared me... no-one messed with me Jun 06 19:43:03 But you didn’t have the friendships you came to want Jun 06 19:43:33 No, I suppose I didn't Jun 06 19:45:12 You wouldn’t want Emil and Varick afraid of you Jun 06 19:45:23 God no Jun 06 19:46:06 There was are then, liebling. You would choose love. Jun 06 19:46:17 * Morgan nods Jun 06 19:46:19 I suppose so Jun 06 19:49:36 * Molly glances around, then she leans over, gently kissing him on the lips, just long enough to make him anticipate her deepening it, then pulls back with a smile Jun 06 19:50:51 * Morgan smiles, sighing Jun 06 19:52:11 That is all love, and no fear. Isn’t that good? Jun 06 19:52:21 Of course it is Jun 06 19:53:48 * Molly holds Emil close Jun 06 19:54:06 I’m not even afraid of overstepping with you now, I think Jun 06 19:54:50 No? Jun 06 19:55:42 I don’t think so Jun 06 19:56:18 * Morgan nods Jun 06 19:56:19 Good Jun 06 19:56:59 And you, my love? Jun 06 19:57:07 What about me? Jun 06 19:57:25 Are you afraid of overstepping with me? Jun 06 19:57:41 No, I cant say I am really Jun 06 19:58:04 * Molly smiles Jun 06 19:58:29 Good... this is exactly where I want to be... Jun 06 19:58:53 * Morgan nods Jun 06 20:01:09 *Ballard licks his face again, and Molly rocks the baby, looking out over their lawns. It’s warm and peaceful Jun 06 20:01:17 It’s very quiet without Varick Jun 06 20:01:26 * Morgan nods Jun 06 20:01:34 It is... I hope we weren't wrong to let him go Jun 06 20:02:53 He has so many people around him that I trust, and he was so happy... Jun 06 20:03:12 * Morgan nods Jun 06 20:04:12 He was Jun 06 20:04:31 I wonder you they are all faring on the journey Jun 06 20:04:58 how* Jun 06 20:05:13 * Morgan shrugs Jun 06 20:05:22 Who's to say Jun 06 20:05:56 I wonder if Zench is suffering Jun 06 20:06:27 Oh I would imagine so Jun 06 20:07:00 * Molly smiles “would you be?” Jun 06 20:07:24 Tough question but I'm hardly normal... Jun 06 20:07:39 Very true, my love Jun 06 20:09:10 * Morgan nods Jun 06 20:10:04 Poor Zench... and you have spent twice in that time! Jun 06 20:11:02 * Morgan nods, blushing Jun 06 20:11:07 I have Jun 06 20:12:18 You are a most lucky man, mon petit chou Jun 06 20:12:36 * Morgan nods Jun 06 20:12:37 I am Jun 06 20:13:54 It would have been very altruistic to donate one, don’t you think? *she smiles, clearly messing with him* Jun 06 20:14:11 I'm not that kind Jun 06 20:14:25 No? Jun 06 20:14:51 No, he can fend for himself in that regard... and probably will, later Jun 06 20:15:08 * Molly giggles Jun 06 20:15:13 mmmhmm... Jun 06 20:17:26 I won’t be thinking of him doing so though... Jun 06 20:17:29 No? Jun 06 20:19:31 I am sure you’d prefer I don’t! Jun 06 20:19:59 Indeed Jun 06 20:20:57 You, however... Jun 06 20:22:33 * Morgan nods Jun 06 20:22:38 Not that I have the energy for that of course Jun 06 20:23:55 * Molly smiles “No, so far I’ve been able to see to your needs as they arise...” Jun 06 20:24:07 * Morgan nods Jun 06 20:24:08 Indeed Jun 06 20:25:03 But that will not stop my happy little fantasies, of course Jun 06 20:25:34 * Morgan nods Jun 06 20:25:36 Seems fair Jun 06 20:26:29 * Molly nods Jun 06 20:26:55 I rather than so. Oh! Jun 06 20:27:38 * Morgan looks to her Jun 06 20:28:11 * Molly smiles Jun 06 20:28:19 A teeny tiny flutter Jun 06 20:31:08 * Morgan smiles Jun 06 20:32:18 * Molly hands Emil to him before lying down and touching the middle of her belly “right here” Jun 06 20:32:34 I won't be able to feel him yet love Jun 06 20:34:08 No, but you might like to put your hand over him regardless Jun 06 20:34:23 * Morgan nods, moving to do so Jun 06 20:36:23 * Molly smiles happily. Emil smiles “Mama Vah-eee” Jun 06 20:36:49 * Morgan kisses Emil's crown Jun 06 20:37:35 Happy, my love? Jun 06 20:38:01 * Morgan nods Jun 06 20:38:02 Yes love Jun 06 20:39:04 Me too. So, so happy Jun 06 20:39:45 *He hears Florrie screaming* Jun 06 20:40:05 * Morgan listens to gauge the level of fear and location Jun 06 20:41:26 *About to come out of the house by the side door, and mild* Jun 06 20:41:43 She sounds a bit scared... Jun 06 20:42:33 * Molly listens too Jun 06 20:42:38 Yes... Jun 06 20:43:06 * Morgan starts frowning Jun 06 20:44:36 *the He hears a growl, like a wild... or rather, a man poorly impersonating a wolf* Jun 06 20:45:24 Um... thats... awful. Jun 06 20:46:46 * Molly smiles Jun 06 20:47:00 He doesn’t have your capacity for making noises... Jun 06 20:47:22 He never had to learn Jun 06 20:48:31 No Jun 06 20:48:52 *Florrie comes running towards them* Help! Wolfie coming! Jun 06 20:49:25 * Morgan puts a hand on Ballard before saying "oh no! Not Wolfie!" Jun 06 20:50:39 *Florrie tries to hide with them. Edward’s growl is cut short when he sees them, and he coughs with embarrassment Jun 06 20:50:58 You could at least put some effort into that... Jun 06 20:52:10 * Molly is now known as Edward Jun 06 20:52:20 * Edward comes to stand beside them Jun 06 20:52:29 Are we interrupting, brother? Jun 06 20:52:57 No, we're just... -being- Jun 06 20:55:10 * Edward nods, smiling at Florrie “May we join you then?” Jun 06 20:55:35 * Morgan nods Jun 06 20:58:33 * Edward sits down beside Molly, who is still lying down. It suddenly strikes him that his wife and unborn child are completely vulnerable right now, and that at one point Edward being sat beside them would have been enough to drive Morgan into a blaze of fury Jun 06 20:59:38 * Morgan frowns briefly Jun 06 21:01:04 * Edward doesn’t notice, only looking down at Molly with a smile Jun 06 21:01:12 I like your dress Jun 06 21:01:25 You can't borrow it, it wouldn't fit you Jun 06 21:01:35 *Molly smiles, rubbing her bump* Jun 06 21:02:09 * Edward chuckles “It will expand?” Jun 06 21:02:37 [It’ll certain cause some expansion in the next few months, I hope] Jun 06 21:03:25 [undoubtedly] Jun 06 21:03:37 *she nods, touching the buttons* These undo so that I fit in it right til the end when I am huge Jun 06 21:05:44 * Edward nods “I think it is a bit too fitted for Mina” Jun 06 21:06:02 She will want to hide it? Jun 06 21:06:27 * Edward nods “she will dress to keep it discrete” Jun 06 21:07:06 *Molly frowns slightly* Jun 06 21:07:43 [that bothers you?] Jun 06 21:07:45 Why? Jun 06 21:09:28 Mina is private about things of that nature. She doesn’t even like Danvers knowing when we are together Jun 06 21:11:27 I think that is a pity Jun 06 21:12:15 Mina is who she is Jun 06 21:14:12 * Morgan nods Jun 06 21:14:30 [will people think I am being indelicate?] Jun 06 21:14:56 [Mina is, as Edward said, very private... with everything. Jun 06 21:14:57 ] Jun 06 21:15:30 [yes... that is true] Jun 06 21:18:46 Can you feel the baby too, brother? Jun 06 21:19:29 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 06 21:19:33 Not yet... its too soon Jun 06 21:20:15 * Edward nods Jun 06 21:20:27 how long will it be? Jun 06 21:20:53 What does the book say? Jun 06 21:20:54 [In my experience, perfectly...] Jun 06 21:21:09 M: three or four weeks Jun 06 21:22:09 There you go... an eternity... but I can already hear him Jun 06 21:23:17 F: hear baby? Jun 06 21:24:25 Can hear his heartbeat... it goes bdumbdumbdumbdum... sounds like... a galloping horse Jun 06 21:25:18 Em: Ors! Jun 06 21:25:37 * Edward smiles “That sounds exciting Jun 06 21:26:59 [would you mind if Florrie listened?] Jun 06 21:27:45 [will it not upset you?] Jun 06 21:28:06 [no, love... I heard him long before anyone else] Jun 06 21:29:38 [I meant because she looks like Jana] Jun 06 21:30:06 [I'll manage] Jun 06 21:30:25 [alright] Jun 06 21:30:39 Would you like to have a listen, Florrie? Jun 06 21:31:31 *Florrie nods* Jun 06 21:32:23 Okay, be nice and quiet and lay your head... here... so your ear is against Molly's tummy, okay? Jun 06 21:33:09 *Florrie does so, putting her head in the right spot* Jun 06 21:33:24 * Morgan watches her Jun 06 21:34:16 F: I not hear horse Jun 06 21:34:47 No? Jun 06 21:35:07 F: only hear Lee heart Jun 06 21:35:13 How fast is it? Jun 06 21:35:43 *florrie taps out a rhythm of about sixty five beats a minute* Jun 06 21:36:04 Nope, thats not it... maybe he's moved a bit... Jun 06 21:36:13 * Morgan concentrates on finding the warm spot Jun 06 21:36:27 *She’s in the right place* Jun 06 21:36:47 Too much in the way maybe Jun 06 21:37:28 M: I could make her hearing more sensitive? Jun 06 21:38:02 Only a little, providing her father is alright with it... don't want her squealing and hurting herself Jun 06 21:39:55 * Edward nods “I trust you, schwesterlein” Jun 06 21:40:59 *Molly nods* Florrie, I’m going to make you a super-hearer, okay? but you have to stay quiet like a little mouse Jun 06 21:41:22 *Florrie nods, not moving her head from Molly’s belly* Jun 06 21:42:09 Molly smiles: if you hear the fast heartbeat, raise your hand, but don’t say anything, it will hurt your ears Jun 06 21:43:45 *Florrie nods again.Once Molly has concentrated and his neck has prickled, Florrie listens closely* Jun 06 21:44:28 * Morgan glances at Edward before watching Florrie again Jun 06 21:45:00 *Florrie raises her hand. Edward smiles* Jun 06 21:45:20 * Morgan looks briefly pained before smiling Jun 06 21:45:58 *Molly takes his hand, holding it firmly* Jun 06 21:47:35 * Morgan nods a little, watching Florries face Jun 06 21:47:53 *Florrie smiles, still listening* Jun 06 21:48:45 * Morgan smiles, rocking Emil gently Jun 06 21:49:53 *Florrie sits up, and immediately Morgan’s neck prickles* Jun 06 21:50:28 [Alright, my love?] Jun 06 21:50:36 [aye] Jun 06 21:50:48 Well, sweetheart... you just heard your baby cousins heartbeat... Jun 06 21:51:21 F: Baby run really fast Jun 06 21:51:32 It sounds like it, doesn't it Jun 06 21:51:37 * Edward and Molly both chuckle at this Jun 06 21:51:45 F: Got four legs? Jun 06 21:52:29 No, just two like you and me... his heart just beats really fast Jun 06 21:53:31 F: Why beat fast? Jun 06 21:53:41 Because right now he's -tiny- Jun 06 21:54:16 F: How big? Jun 06 21:54:32 * Morgan clenches his fist Jun 06 21:54:36 Little bit small than this... Jun 06 21:55:27 *Florrie touches Molly’s stomach again* In here Jun 06 21:55:35 * Morgan nods Jun 06 21:55:36 Thats right Jun 06 21:56:57 That’s quite big to fit in there! Jun 06 21:57:33 [thats what she said Jun 06 21:58:01 * Morgan looks at Edward Jun 06 21:58:13 I'm trying to decide if you've got quite an education awaiting you... Jun 06 21:58:57 [Thats what I said...] Jun 06 21:59:12 why is that? Jun 06 21:59:22 * Morgan smiles Jun 06 21:59:26 Not for little ears... Jun 06 22:00:12 * Edward smiles “Molly, can we leave you with the children?” Jun 06 22:01:02 *Molly nods, smiling and sitting up* Jun 06 22:01:25 M: It’s nice to have time with them where we are free to just be Jun 06 22:01:35 * Morgan passes Emil to her Jun 06 22:02:17 *Molly takes him, and he takes the opportunity to stick his face in her cleavage Jun 06 22:02:26 * Morgan chuckles Jun 06 22:02:41 Won't be long love, just enough to find out if my brother is playing dense... Jun 06 22:03:43 *Molly smiles* I don’t think he needs to play! Jun 06 22:03:50 * Edward laughs Jun 06 22:03:58 * Morgan gets up Jun 06 22:58:16 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 06 23:07:45 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)