**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jun 7 17:23:06 2024 Jun 07 17:23:06 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 07 18:23:58 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 07 19:56:08 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 07 19:56:45 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Jun 07 20:06:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 07 20:45:19 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 07 20:45:45 * Molly is now known as Edward Jun 07 20:45:54 *Florrie touches Molly’s stomach again* In here Jun 07 20:45:54 * Morgan nods Jun 07 20:45:54 Thats right Jun 07 20:45:54 That’s quite big to fit in there! Jun 07 20:45:54 [thats what she said Jun 07 20:45:56 * Morgan looks at Edward Jun 07 20:45:58 I'm trying to decide if you've got quite an education awaiting you... Jun 07 20:46:00 [Thats what I said...] Jun 07 20:46:02 why is that? Jun 07 20:46:04 * Morgan smiles Jun 07 20:46:08 Not for little ears... Jun 07 20:46:10 * Edward smiles “Molly, can we leave you with the children?” Jun 07 20:46:12 *Molly nods, smiling and sitting up* Jun 07 20:46:14 M: It’s nice to have time with them where we are free to just be Jun 07 20:46:16 * Morgan passes Emil to her Jun 07 20:46:18 *Molly takes him, and he takes the opportunity to stick his face in her cleavage Jun 07 20:46:20 * Morgan chuckles Jun 07 20:46:22 Won't be long love, just enough to find out if my brother is playing dense... Jun 07 20:46:24 *Molly smiles* I don’t think he needs to play! Jun 07 20:46:26 * Edward laughs Jun 07 20:46:28 * Morgan gets up Jun 07 20:48:11 * Edward moves away, but looks over his shoulder at Molly with her son and his daughter on the grass, and ensures they’re out of earshot before he says “She seems much recovered, brother” Jun 07 20:49:08 * Morgan nods Jun 07 20:49:22 She is much more relaxed... but feeling the quickening has helped Jun 07 20:49:35 * Edward nods Jun 07 20:50:01 I thought a nice quiet hour would help her Jun 07 20:50:09 * Morgan nods Jun 07 20:50:19 Having to hide is takes a surprising amount of energy Jun 07 20:51:50 Hide her pregnancy? Jun 07 20:51:59 * Morgan nods Jun 07 20:52:43 Is that level of emotion normal for increasing women? Jun 07 20:53:51 * Morgan chuckles Jun 07 20:53:58 Oh yes... and more Jun 07 20:54:42 More? What more? Jun 07 20:54:57 Oh, the crying, the temper, the throwing up... Jun 07 20:56:08 I was hoping Mimi would avoid most of that Jun 07 20:56:33 I wouldn't count on it... oh, and the tiredness Jun 07 20:56:54 * Edward smiles Jun 07 20:57:10 Extra time spent in bed I could stand Jun 07 20:57:40 Are you... -really- surprised about the size of the baby being inside? Jun 07 20:59:27 Insomuch as her belly doesn’t seem particularly large, yes. I do know that they eventually emerge at seven or eight pounds Jun 07 20:59:44 Uh huh... and you know from -where-? Jun 07 21:01:08 * Edward looks at him Jun 07 21:01:17 Do you think I am our Father?! Jun 07 21:01:39 No but... you can be a bit... almost naive... Jun 07 21:03:20 I understand the child comes from the place you left it, Morgan Jun 07 21:04:14 * Morgan nods Jun 07 21:04:21 * Edward smiles faintly “Aside from Florrie, of course” Jun 07 21:04:47 No... you definitely left her there... Jun 07 21:06:00 * Edward nods a moment “just her” Jun 07 21:06:19 * Morgan nods Jun 07 21:07:19 Oh! The cravings... Jun 07 21:07:49 Cravings? what for? Jun 07 21:08:17 The -weirdest- things Jun 07 21:08:27 * Edward snorts Jun 07 21:09:06 In the case of your wife, I would say the weirdest thing she craved was what caused her to be increasing Jun 07 21:09:20 * Morgan thumps his arm Jun 07 21:09:47 alright... don't say I didn't warn you when your wife is screaming at you at midnight because she wants boiled eggs and chocolate Jun 07 21:10:23 * Edward laughs “I have staff. Why did Molly want that?” Jun 07 21:11:16 She hasn't had cravings yet... they come later... Dietlinde, however... wanted yoghurt and pickled herring Jun 07 21:11:56 Together?! Jun 07 21:12:47 Obviously Jun 07 21:13:02 * Edward makes a disgusted face Jun 07 21:13:10 In the middle of the night? Jun 07 21:13:23 * Morgan tilts his head Jun 07 21:13:29 As I recall it was about two thirty Jun 07 21:14:38 I like my sleep. Perhaps I’ll suggest a spell in adjoining rooms Jun 07 21:15:10 Oh... no no, that won't do at all. Jun 07 21:15:41 why not? Jun 07 21:16:10 Don't you care about her? Why would you not be there for her, in her hour of need, to help her? Jun 07 21:17:09 Not if it involves pickled herring in bed Jun 07 21:17:36 * Morgan shrugs Jun 07 21:17:50 We'll see how your resolve on that holds when its her asking you why you don't care about her anymore... Jun 07 21:18:17 Sometimes, my brother, you are a real asshole Jun 07 21:19:00 Its tough love. Jun 07 21:20:27 * Edward chuckles Jun 07 21:21:58 Of course I will wait on the mother of my heir on bended knee Jun 07 21:22:40 * Morgan nods Jun 07 21:23:01 Good... I drew the line at raw potato Jun 07 21:23:31 why would she want to eat that? Jun 07 21:24:02 Theus only knows Jun 07 21:24:49 * Edward nods Jun 07 21:25:09 But I will have months before any of these challenges, yes? Jun 07 21:25:28 Before the cravings, yes Jun 07 21:25:39 what about the rest? Jun 07 21:26:08 The tiredness and the morning sickness fairly early on... often before you know she's pregnant... Jun 07 21:29:27 With a combination of your prediction and the information Molly has imparted regarding timings, I suspect I will know very quickly Jun 07 21:29:46 * Morgan nods Jun 07 21:30:18 The emotional outbursts start fairly early too... but best not mention those... Jun 07 21:30:40 * Edward smirks Jun 07 21:30:57 Have you had some blazing rows? Jun 07 21:31:26 There's been a significant amount of crying Jun 07 21:32:15 What have you done wrong? Jun 07 21:32:50 Generally speaking, it wasn't me... its all been a bit difficult for her with her parents though... Jun 07 21:33:03 * Edward nods Jun 07 21:33:28 I have noticed Molly being a little tense with them at times Jun 07 21:33:46 * Morgan nods Jun 07 21:34:00 My worry is that it will come to a head Jun 07 21:34:16 * Edward nods Jun 07 21:35:12 That is a risk. But there’s also a risk it will fester only to come out closer to her time, or worse, in the time immediately after the birth Jun 07 21:35:48 I am quite aware of that... if it were anyone else I would be unrelenting in getting it sorted... Jun 07 21:37:42 But you have a soft spot for your wife Jun 07 21:38:12 I seem to be much gentler and more reticent with people I love... such as you and Mina... Jun 07 21:39:41 * Edward nods “I can understand that” Jun 07 21:40:08 I wasn't like that... for a long time. Jun 07 21:41:26 * Edward nods Jun 07 21:42:37 I am glad Molly brought you back to that Jun 07 21:43:36 * Morgan nods Jun 07 21:43:57 Sometimes I have these little... almost flashbacks... things that surprise me in how different I am Jun 07 21:45:36 * Edward nods Jun 07 21:46:08 I get something similar sometimes when I am awake and Mina is asleep Jun 07 21:47:04 Oh? Jun 07 21:49:59 * Edward smiles “Sometimes I just look at her closed eyes and her lovely face, and I remember how badly I wanted to be her husband for so many years, and now I’m finally here” Jun 07 21:50:41 * Morgan nods Jun 07 21:52:15 Sometimes feels a little... unbelievable doesn't it Jun 07 21:53:44 * Edward nods Jun 07 21:54:23 absolutely Jun 07 21:54:48 * Morgan nods before suddenly punching Edwards arm Jun 07 21:55:23 * Edward winces Jun 07 21:55:43 What was that for, brother?! Jun 07 21:55:49 Just checking... Jun 07 21:55:56 for? Jun 07 21:56:15 Well, some people pinch themselves to make sure something isn't a dream... thought I'd save you the bother Jun 07 21:56:26 * Morgan smiles as if he's just done Edward a massive favour Jun 07 21:57:11 * Edward chuckles Jun 07 21:57:28 Now my arm is going to be sore all evening. Jun 07 21:57:42 Opened the jar yet? Jun 07 21:57:49 * Edward blushes Jun 07 21:57:52 Indeed Jun 07 21:58:02 Uh huh, so dont be pretending your arm wasn't going to be sore anyway Jun 07 21:58:12 * Edward laughs Jun 07 21:58:42 I am the most celibate of men until tomorrow evening, by necessity Jun 07 21:58:49 * Morgan nods Jun 07 21:59:05 It'll be worth it Jun 07 22:00:05 Yes, provided my duty is done it does not matter whether my sanity is gone, it seems Jun 07 22:00:25 Now you're catching on Jun 07 22:00:37 * Edward nods Jun 07 22:01:27 She finally has a control over my sexual activities that I did not give her when we were first together Jun 07 22:01:46 Making up for lost time, is she? Jun 07 22:02:59 I am sure she must be deriving some pleasure from this particular torment Jun 07 22:03:18 undoubtedly Jun 07 22:04:18 * Edward nods Jun 07 22:06:22 It gives me the opportunity to prove to her that I am -faithful-, not just in word but in deed, no matter that no one but I would know the truth, and despite extreme attempts to sabotage me Jun 07 22:07:01 * Morgan nods Jun 07 22:07:11 I suspect it will mean a great deal to her Jun 07 22:07:23 * Edward nods Jun 07 22:07:46 I will make sure to point out how hard it was Jun 07 22:07:58 * Morgan screws up his face Jun 07 22:08:11 Perhaps a better choice of words... mind you, that might be bang on target... Jun 07 22:08:26 * Edward snorts Jun 07 22:09:45 I did not mean that, brother... but yes, it is important that I make it abundantly clear that her gesture was both welcomed and very difficult to manage with, aside from my love and commitment to her and our plans Jun 07 22:10:08 * Morgan nods Jun 07 22:10:27 I would suggest... perhaps both meanings would be welcomed... Jun 07 22:11:23 * Edward smiles Jun 07 22:11:47 Yes, brother, I will describe that part of me to her if you feel that is required Jun 07 22:12:33 just... a hunch. Jun 07 22:13:38 * Edward chuckles “Morgan, if you are relying on a hunch here, you need to talk to your wife more. Generally they love that sort of thing” Jun 07 22:14:25 I'll remind you that my experience only goes so far as two women Jun 07 22:14:54 * Edward nods Jun 07 22:15:04 Two very different women, by all accounts Jun 07 22:15:12 * Morgan nods Jun 07 22:15:15 In most ways, yes Jun 07 22:17:19 * Edward nods slowly “We’ll, I am sure Mina will appreciate it, anyway” Jun 07 22:18:21 * Morgan nods, looking around Jun 07 22:19:31 *Molly looks relaxed with the children, it’s empty otherwise* Jun 07 22:20:11 I assume it was Molly who passed on the information to her? Jun 07 22:20:38 Which information might that be? I mean... probably, though Inga has a wicked streak a mile wide Jun 07 22:22:03 The cloth. You did warn me before I unwrapped one left for you. Jun 07 22:22:38 Oh, yeah, definitely Molly. Jun 07 22:24:55 She is a cruel woman *he smiles* Jun 07 22:25:03 * Morgan nods Jun 07 22:25:05 definitely Jun 07 22:25:34 She did not tell Heidi, I hope? Jun 07 22:25:51 I wouldn't for a second put it past her Jun 07 22:25:59 * Edward chuckles Jun 07 22:26:24 Have you thought about trying to keep your wife in line, brother? Jun 07 22:28:03 When she saved me from myself? No, I think she's earned the right to be a hellion... besides, I quite enjoy it, its not my problem if its too much for the rest of you when she sets your wives to it Jun 07 22:28:19 * Edward sniggers Jun 07 22:28:51 Oh I’m sure you would be entirely unaffected! Jun 07 22:29:27 * Morgan shrugs Jun 07 22:29:36 I'm fairly adept at keeping up Jun 07 22:31:23 I meant with one if these *he taps his pocket* Jun 07 22:31:49 If it hadn't been for the bloody nightmares... Jun 07 22:32:51 * Edward nods Jun 07 22:32:58 How are they now? Jun 07 22:33:35 Less terrifying of late... but difficult. You recall what I did that nearly got me hung? Jun 07 22:33:40 * Morgan tilts his head Jun 07 22:33:44 hanged... hanged. Jun 07 22:34:31 I do Jun 07 22:34:53 And hung is not something I associate with you, brother. *he smirks* Jun 07 22:36:43 You didn't associate me with having sex in a brothel either, but it remains true... I dreamed of a path where instead of being with the platoon, I'd been sent to Graben to resupply, imposing on Joseff... word reached me that Kaufmann had pushed ahead with that attack and without me there to stop him... *he swallows* all but ten died, and I ended up having to kill three wolves alone. Jun 07 22:37:18 * Edward puts an arm around Morgan’s shoulder Jun 07 22:38:31 That is bad Jun 07 22:38:37 * Morgan nods Jun 07 22:39:03 The aftermath was... horrific... and its rather shown that, no matter what I did, one way or another, I lose most of them... Jun 07 22:39:46 No, you have seen two ways of that happening, that is all Jun 07 22:40:15 * Morgan shrugs, sighing Jun 07 22:40:37 Did you know... your house has iron driven into the ground around the building? Jun 07 22:40:45 Does it? Jun 07 22:41:15 Mmhmm... it protects the house from the Schneeskald... Jun 07 22:41:47 I can see why one of Mina’s ancestors would do that Jun 07 22:42:00 * Morgan nods Jun 07 22:43:01 it works? Jun 07 22:44:04 I assume so... iron seems to be a stumbling block for a lot of those sort of things... Jun 07 22:45:03 I have access. an iron mine... Jun 07 22:45:17 * Morgan nods Jun 07 22:45:36 Indeed you do... I contemplated suggesting encircling the town... Jun 07 22:45:49 * Edward nods Jun 07 22:45:56 I will consider it Jun 07 22:47:27 They're migratory... Jun 07 22:48:30 We need to be careful then Jun 07 22:48:36 * Morgan nods Jun 07 22:48:47 The problem is... once you see the lights, you feel drawn to them... Jun 07 22:49:39 Is there no way to distract yourself? Jun 07 22:50:00 In another dream I had, I stuck my face in Molly's bosom... Jun 07 22:50:28 * Edward nods Jun 07 22:50:51 I will try that if the schneeskald come when you’re both with us Jun 07 22:51:15 Might I suggest imposing on your own wife, instead of mine Jun 07 22:51:45 I do not know if Mina’s breasts are as effective. *he smirks* Jun 07 22:52:00 My understanding is they are exceptionally effective in certain aspects... Jun 07 22:52:48 Such as? Jun 07 22:54:23 I'm given to understand you do not need to wander so low as her waist in an effort to make her breathless and blushing... Jun 07 22:54:36 * Edward chuckles Jun 07 22:55:07 Indeed I don’t. It is particularly useful at times when she is indisposed Jun 07 22:55:14 * Morgan nods Jun 07 22:55:28 Sensitive as a short man, third in line to a title... Jun 07 22:56:12 * Edward laughs Jun 07 22:56:57 Surely Molly can make this same effect possible for you, if my wife’s nipples are such a source of curiosity Jun 07 22:57:28 Oh probably Jun 07 22:58:42 Then I’d suggest you do, it’s very gratifying to be able to do it so simply Jun 07 22:59:26 Does it not... I don't know, reduce the pleasure of seeing your hard work pay off? Jun 07 22:59:48 Not at all Jun 07 23:00:27 I might ask then... Jun 07 23:01:09 * Edward nods Jun 07 23:01:42 though will -that- *he nods to where Molly is nursing Emil* not be an issue for it Jun 07 23:02:31 Potentially... though her reaction to -me- doing that is entirely different, so perhaps the same will hold true for Mina Jun 07 23:03:01 * Edward looks surprised Jun 07 23:03:06 You don’t...? Jun 07 23:03:35 A fact of life, Edward, when your wife is heavily pregnant or nursing, if your mouth is on her nipple, you're getting milk in your mouth Jun 07 23:04:58 I suspect Mina will request that I do not until her milk has definitely gone Jun 07 23:05:47 Going without for quite a while then Jun 07 23:06:23 * Edward frowns “I assume it would only be for a week or two” Jun 07 23:06:43 * Morgan looks at his brother sympathetically Jun 07 23:06:47 Oh dear Jun 07 23:56:02 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client)