**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jun 8 00:07:07 2024 Jun 08 00:07:07 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 08 12:48:32 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 08 13:31:06 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 08 13:32:56 Then I’d suggest you do, it’s very gratifying to be able to do it so simply Jun 08 13:32:56 Does it not... I don't know, reduce the pleasure of seeing your hard work pay off? Jun 08 13:32:56 Not at all Jun 08 13:32:56 I might ask then... Jun 08 13:32:56 * Edward nods Jun 08 13:32:58 though will -that- *he nods to where Molly is nursing Emil* not be an issue for it Jun 08 13:33:00 Potentially... though her reaction to -me- doing that is entirely different, so perhaps the same will hold true for Mina Jun 08 13:33:02 * Edward looks surprised Jun 08 13:33:04 You don’t...? Jun 08 13:33:06 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 08 13:33:11 I suspect Mina will request that I do not until her milk has definitely gone Jun 08 13:33:13 Going without for quite a while then Jun 08 13:33:15 * Edward frowns “I assume it would only be for a week or two” Jun 08 13:33:17 * Morgan looks at his brother sympathetically Jun 08 13:33:19 Oh dear Jun 08 13:33:32 * Molly is now known as Edward Jun 08 13:33:36 I am wrong? Jun 08 13:34:59 Bear in mind that Dietlinde did and Molly will breastfeed... but... it was years... Jun 08 13:35:12 years?! Jun 08 13:35:32 I imagine it'll be shorter if she is not feeding the child herself Jun 08 13:35:37 * Edward nods Jun 08 13:35:48 But you recommend against that? Jun 08 13:36:24 Look at the bond Emil has with Molly... a good part of that is from the time he's spent gazing up at her while he feeds... Jun 08 13:39:20 * Edward looks over at them. Emil is indeed gazing at her, and she is talking with Florrie Jun 08 13:39:34 I see, brother. Jun 08 13:41:05 * Morgan nods Jun 08 13:42:13 I will consider it, but I expect to meet resistance Jun 08 13:42:51 Undoubtedly. Mina is a traditionalist and with her sensitivity, I can understand her reticence... Jun 08 13:42:58 * Edward nods Jun 08 13:43:51 She is, very much so. As it is I anticipate a restriction in my marital activities until the quickening Jun 08 13:44:11 * Morgan nods Jun 08 13:45:01 Once the baby is born, I'll get you one of the cups I made... have milk expressed into it, and you can feed your child, have them gazing up at you Jun 08 13:46:57 * Edward nods “I will try to make the time for it” Jun 08 13:47:13 I promise you it will be worth it Jun 08 13:47:25 * Edward nods Jun 08 13:47:46 You are still sure that my child will be conceived this month? Jun 08 13:48:12 Only way it wouldn't is if it is born early Jun 08 13:48:28 * Edward nods Jun 08 13:48:41 I hope not Jun 08 13:49:19 indeed Jun 08 13:51:07 Mimi will hope for another child shortly after Jun 08 13:51:35 I'd love to tell you that will happen... but claiming to know would be a lie Jun 08 13:51:51 * Edward nods Jun 08 13:51:57 Is Molly the same? Jun 08 13:52:28 I think so, aye Jun 08 13:53:16 But she will know from the Capperlucians when would be safe to? I lost Mimi for so long, I cannot risk that again Jun 08 13:54:07 It will be quite a test for you Jun 08 13:54:53 * Edward nods Jun 08 13:54:57 For us both Jun 08 13:55:23 * Morgan nods Jun 08 13:55:49 I imagine there will be added worry for Mina though... given the difficulty of your beginning... Jun 08 14:03:44 * Edward nods “Mostly for the loss of her mother in childbed” Jun 08 14:04:52 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:06:46 We will need to decide how we can have Molly nearby. If that means my child has to be born out of Graben, that is how it will have to be Jun 08 14:09:06 We have some time, we'll figure it out Jun 08 14:09:39 * Edward nods Jun 08 14:10:26 How long do you expect to be in Sudlachenburg? Jun 08 14:10:54 * Morgan shrugs Jun 08 14:11:02 Its impossible to know... rather depends on Sascha Jun 08 14:12:20 what will you do to fill the time? Jun 08 14:12:36 * Morgan smiles a little Jun 08 14:12:43 Thought I might spend some time being a Veisgraf Jun 08 14:12:59 * Edward nods Jun 08 14:14:09 I can appreciate how a few weeks there would do the soul good Jun 08 14:15:04 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:15:23 We'll see. I rather hope father will work with me on it. Jun 08 14:15:32 * Edward nods Jun 08 14:15:52 I imagine he will enjoy bossing you around Jun 08 14:16:11 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:16:21 I don't intend to give him a completely easy ride there... Jun 08 14:18:33 * Edward smiles “I never thought you would, brother” Jun 08 14:19:53 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:21:26 I would stay longer, but I have my duty to Graben Jun 08 14:21:37 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:22:08 I know. I was so upset when we left Graben... Jun 08 14:22:48 * Edward nods Jun 08 14:23:19 That was why I painted the picture of us all together for you to take away Jun 08 14:23:47 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:24:18 At least now there is a chance we'll be able to speak to father with the mirrors Jun 08 14:24:39 * Edward nods Jun 08 14:25:09 Assuming he does not get too upset Jun 08 14:26:15 I've explained it to him... and after his meeting with the Nieblungen, his view of it shifted considerably. Jun 08 14:27:46 * Edward nods Jun 08 14:27:56 It has been invaluable Jun 08 14:28:20 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:28:23 Yes, it has Jun 08 14:29:56 I have found my isolation in Graben easier for it Jun 08 14:31:36 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:31:57 You've spent so long travelling though, it isn't a new feeling surely... and you have your friends around you Jun 08 14:32:25 Of course it is Jun 08 14:33:27 Why? Jun 08 14:36:03 When I was away, I was choosing to be away. In Graben, I am there even on days when I miss my family Jun 08 14:36:50 * Morgan nods slowly Jun 08 14:36:56 yes... yes I understand Jun 08 14:37:18 Surprised you, have I? Jun 08 14:37:44 Some, yes Jun 08 14:37:55 why? Jun 08 14:38:32 I've always seen you as so independent... I never considered you might miss them Jun 08 14:38:52 * Edward nods Jun 08 14:39:17 I see. You thought me devoid of family feeling and sentiment. Jun 08 14:40:15 Not... exactly. You love your family, there is no doubt but... I always thought you happier off with your friends... Jun 08 14:42:09 I love my friends greatly, we have been together a long time, but it does not mean I do not love Mother, Father, or you. Jun 08 14:42:42 No... it doesn't Jun 08 14:42:53 * Edward nods Jun 08 14:44:08 I enjoy having Wonks and DeeDee in Graben with me, but I do miss my family Jun 08 14:44:41 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:46:48 I envy your proximity to Sudlachenburg Jun 08 14:47:19 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:47:38 I don't blame you. It still feels strange being there though Jun 08 14:48:27 * Edward nods Jun 08 14:49:53 I need to pack up the last of my things in my room Jun 08 14:50:27 * Morgan nods Jun 08 14:50:30 Alright Jun 08 14:50:43 In Die Dauerhaftigkeit, brother Jun 08 14:53:05 * Morgan pulls a face Jun 08 14:53:07 No you don't Jun 08 14:53:40 Why? Jun 08 14:54:08 Are you -honestly- ready for that? Jun 08 14:54:18 * Edward smiles Jun 08 14:55:37 Morgan, I have always known that if I wanted to be a Freiarr one day I would not be living in Die Dauerhaftigkeit Jun 08 14:56:36 So? Jun 08 14:57:23 The idea of clearing out my room is less distressing for me than it would be for you Jun 08 14:58:02 But its not necessary Jun 08 14:58:36 I have many sentimental things from my younger years that I would take with me Jun 08 14:59:00 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jun 08 15:00:46 I have a cork from the first bottle of champagne I ever bought. Well, that Potts Zench and I bought together Jun 08 15:01:56 * Morgan nods Jun 08 15:02:30 Also the first arrow I hit a bullseye with Jun 08 15:03:45 Ah... something I'm never going to have Jun 08 15:03:55 * Edward chuckles Jun 08 15:04:09 You could keep trying. Isn’t that what we do? Jun 08 15:04:41 It is not where my talents lie... its not even that I'm not good at it... I'm actively dangerous to myself if I try Jun 08 15:05:57 You have Molly Jun 08 15:06:21 * Morgan shrugs Jun 08 15:06:29 I have accepted it is not a part of my repertoire Jun 08 15:07:16 I hear she shot you Jun 08 15:07:33 Little bit Jun 08 15:08:03 * Edward chuckles Jun 08 15:08:16 How can you a little bit shoot someone Jun 08 15:08:51 well... I wasn't -that- hurt... and its hardly the first time I've been shot Jun 08 15:09:16 * Edward true Jun 08 15:09:47 Will you be teaching her properly? Jun 08 15:10:34 I -was- teaching her properly Jun 08 15:10:55 she has an ineptitude? Jun 08 15:11:12 I wouldn't be keen to put a pistol in her hand again... Jun 08 15:11:59 Should she not be able to defend herself? Jun 08 15:13:30 Claudia has overseen her training with a sword... and you saw what she did to Rief... Jun 08 15:13:50 * Edward nods grimly Jun 08 15:13:55 I suppose so Jun 08 15:14:54 * Morgan looks around Jun 08 15:15:00 I'd like to learn to box... Jun 08 15:15:50 * Edward nods Jun 08 15:15:53 When? Jun 08 15:16:10 At some point soon... Jun 08 15:17:05 * Edward nods Jun 08 15:17:29 I can start you with that, though if you can persuade him I would have Yensid teach you Jun 08 15:17:43 He's good? Jun 08 15:18:21 He can beat Father, and you saw Father beat Dekker. Jun 08 15:18:57 * Morgan nods Jun 08 15:20:30 I mean... I can fight, obviously... Jun 08 15:21:03 Fighting for sport is not the same Jun 08 15:21:10 No, I gathered that Jun 08 15:21:51 Are you able tonight, or will I catch some trouble if I split your lip? Jun 08 15:22:05 * Morgan smiles a little Jun 08 15:22:08 Someone will kiss it better Jun 08 15:22:25 * Edward smirks Jun 08 15:22:42 Sadly for you, boxing means no hitting below the belt. Jun 08 15:22:52 I've only done that... three times Jun 08 15:23:02 * Edward chuckles Jun 08 15:23:51 My brother, I think you might want to qualify that statement, as it sounds you’re admitting to having pleasured men. Jun 08 15:24:38 No... being hit below the belt is not a pleasurable activity, except perhaps in the case of our next Eisenfurst... Jun 08 15:25:06 * Edward nods Jun 08 15:25:16 There are rumours to that effect Jun 08 15:25:46 When he called me out, one of his friends suggested I rough him up before I beat him... said it'd help calm him down... Jun 08 15:26:19 That is weird Jun 08 15:27:56 He's a weird sort Jun 08 15:29:04 * Edward nods Jun 08 15:29:41 No argument there. Heidi is going to be quite the shock for him Jun 08 15:29:54 * Morgan nods Jun 08 15:29:56 undoubtedly Jun 08 15:32:28 * Edward glances back at the others. Molly has Emil and Florrie both sat on her lap. She’s singing to them. Jun 08 15:32:38 Do you find that difficult? Jun 08 15:32:52 * Morgan doesn't even look Jun 08 15:32:55 Yes. I do. Jun 08 15:33:10 Specifically -Molly- with her? Jun 08 15:33:56 * Morgan nods Jun 08 15:34:35 Though... its difficult with HeinzHarold, but thats because its like a bloody flashback Jun 08 15:34:46 would you tell me why with Molly? Jun 08 15:36:30 Its like... two worlds colliding. I've seen a world where they survived and I died... Molly and Jana would have been that close... Jun 08 15:36:47 * Edward nods solemnly Jun 08 15:37:05 And Sudlachenburg was not annexed? Jun 08 15:38:15 No... you took my place as Veisgraf, HeinzHarold eventually married Dietlinde... as best as I can figure, Sudlachenburg does fine in that path Jun 08 15:38:29 * Edward nods Jun 08 15:38:33 And Mina? Jun 08 15:40:34 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 08 15:40:57 No... the point I started dreaming that path, you were not together Jun 08 15:41:07 * Edward nods Jun 08 15:41:49 You see where things could be different, but always at the cost of a different unhappiness Jun 08 15:42:45 * Morgan nods Jun 08 15:46:01 * Edward puts his hands in his pockets Jun 08 15:46:48 I can spare time tonight for boxing, but I’d like to be underway early in the morning Jun 08 15:47:10 * Morgan nods, putting his arm around Edward and holding him closer Jun 08 15:47:28 And under your wife by mid afternoon... Jun 08 15:48:54 If you could not put that image in my head whilst you are hugging me, I think we’d both prefer it! *he chuckles* Jun 08 15:49:09 * Morgan chuckles, ruffling Edwards hairi Jun 08 15:50:49 * Edward smiles Jun 08 15:51:02 You’ll be in a similar rush then? Jun 08 15:51:23 You don't want to know Jun 08 15:52:15 * Edward chuckles Jun 08 15:52:48 You don't want to know Jun 08 15:55:50 Will you be allowing her to ride? Jun 08 15:56:44 If the mood ta... oh, you mean a horse... I'm dubious. Jun 08 15:57:52 * Edward sniggers Jun 08 15:58:19 You are the Captain, brother Jun 08 15:58:37 You shouldn't cage a wild bird Jun 08 16:05:17 You mean this in regards to Molly on horseback “ Jun 08 16:05:19 ? Jun 08 16:05:23 Me nods Jun 08 16:05:26 Yes, I do Jun 08 16:05:40 * Edward nods Jun 08 16:05:57 That s a choice only you can make Jun 08 16:06:01 * Morgan nods Jun 08 16:06:02 Indeed Jun 08 16:06:21 Come on, you're wasting time talking with me that you should be spending with your daughter Jun 08 16:07:05 * Edward nods, patting Morgan on the shoulder and jogging over to them Jun 08 16:07:19 * Morgan sighs heavily, following at a walk Jun 08 16:09:28 *Florrie moves to sit with her Father. Emil is snoozing in Molly’s lap Jun 08 16:09:44 [are you alright?] Jun 08 16:10:20 * Morgan nods a little Jun 08 16:10:30 [just making sur ehe knew where babies come from...] Jun 08 16:12:41 [that took some time! Do you need a refresher yourself, my love?] Jun 08 16:13:04 [later perhaps] Jun 08 16:14:42 [You are managing very well] Jun 08 16:14:55 F: I got go away tomorrow Jun 08 16:16:23 Where are you going? Jun 08 16:17:04 F: Going to Grandpa house Jun 08 16:17:42 * Morgan nods Jun 08 16:17:52 Going to the big house... thats what HeinzHarold used to call it Jun 08 16:18:11 F: How big? Jun 08 16:18:39 * Morgan looks up at Hafenlohr before looking to Edward Jun 08 16:18:44 Half as big again? Jun 08 16:19:16 * Edward nods Jun 08 16:19:25 Easily Jun 08 16:19:29 * Morgan nods, looking to Florrie Jun 08 16:19:43 *Molly strokes Emil’s sleeping face* Jun 08 16:19:57 F: bigger than trees Jun 08 16:20:15 * Morgan nods Jun 08 16:20:17 Oh yes Jun 08 16:22:59 F: I make more plants here? Not make plants at Grandpas Jun 08 16:23:09 * Edward looks very protective Jun 08 16:24:31 * Morgan nods Jun 08 16:24:34 If you want to sweetheart Jun 08 16:25:32 F: Want flowers or bluies or apples? Jun 08 16:26:36 What would -you- like to grow? Jun 08 16:27:05 F: Apples Jun 08 16:27:34 * Morgan nods Jun 08 16:27:38 Alright sweetheart Jun 08 16:29:28 * Edward stands up “Do you want to go on my shoulders, Princess?” Jun 08 16:30:05 *Florrie nods, letting Edward put her up there* Jun 08 16:32:16 * Morgan watches them, smiling a little Jun 08 16:32:40 Are you coming, brother? Jun 08 16:32:52 [Not with Emil on my lap...] Jun 08 16:33:00 * Morgan looks to Molly Jun 08 16:33:07 Do you mind, love? Jun 08 16:33:17 [youve got hands... and a mouth...] Jun 08 16:34:51 *Molly blushes* Jun 08 16:35:13 M: uhh no, I’ll take him in out of the sun... Jun 08 16:35:27 * Morgan nods, kissing her cheek Jun 08 16:35:29 Alright my love Jun 08 16:35:51 *Molly nods* mmhmm Jun 08 16:37:18 * Morgan smiles, getting up Jun 08 16:37:21 I'll see you in a while Jun 08 16:37:44 *Molly just nods, smiling* Jun 08 16:38:20 * Edward watches them a moment before moving off slowly towards the apple tree she’d already made Jun 08 16:38:35 * Morgan smiles before following him Jun 08 16:39:21 * Edward glances at him as they walk along Jun 08 16:39:31 Everything is alright? Jun 08 16:39:46 * Morgan nods Jun 08 16:39:47 Of course Jun 08 16:40:18 It seems to have brought you two much closer Jun 08 16:40:29 What does> Jun 08 16:42:36 The pregnancy Jun 08 16:42:48 * Morgan nods Jun 08 16:42:56 Its not been without some additional challenges... Jun 08 16:43:27 Oh? Jun 08 16:44:11 Its due mid September... Jun 08 16:44:49 Oh. Jun 08 16:45:06 * Morgan nods Jun 08 16:45:12 It caused some anguish Jun 08 16:45:24 I am sorry, truly. Jun 08 16:45:59 I know you are, Edward. It is what it is... and we honour no-one by not celebrating the coming of a child Jun 08 16:46:37 she would have to be late for that? Jun 08 16:47:50 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 08 16:47:54 Bang on time really Jun 08 16:49:22 is it likely to be that specific day? Jun 08 16:49:47 * Morgan chuckles Jun 08 16:49:53 I anticipate that being the case Jun 08 16:50:59 why? Jun 08 16:51:21 Things just seem to work out that way Jun 08 16:51:29 * Edward nods Jun 08 16:51:58 I see Jun 08 16:53:26 * Morgan shrugs Jun 08 16:53:27 We'll see Jun 08 16:54:09 I will pray that he comes on a different day for you. Would you prefer before or after? Jun 08 16:55:00 I would prefer after... Molly will prefer before she just doesn't know it yet Jun 08 16:55:55 * Edward chuckles Jun 08 16:55:59 Why is that? Jun 08 16:57:21 Because towards the end she'll be fed up of being so big Jun 08 16:58:11 And you’d prefer to leave her that way as long as possible? Jun 08 16:58:41 I wouldn't relish such joy being... reduced by the pain after Jun 08 17:00:03 I am not sure what you mean Jun 08 17:00:58 If the birth is after the anniversary, we are not waiting for the joy of the birth to be reduced by the anniversary Jun 08 17:03:51 * Edward nods Jun 08 17:04:41 And Molly will be able to attend the service of remembrance, but if she has already delivered she will not Jun 08 17:06:14 indeed Jun 08 17:07:16 Which I can imagine will chafe Jun 08 17:07:38 * Morgan nods Jun 08 17:07:45 Absolutely it will Jun 08 17:09:17 * Edward nods Jun 08 17:09:32 I will pray for the twenty second onwards then Jun 08 17:09:46 * Morgan nods Jun 08 17:09:48 Thank you Jun 08 17:10:56 * Edward nods “I assume you will be limiting your travelling now that she is with child” Jun 08 17:11:07 A much as I can, yes Jun 08 17:12:31 * Edward nods Jun 08 17:13:01 Not so easy with your duties Jun 08 17:13:29 No, quite so... there's a lot of work to be done before I take over Jun 08 17:14:10 * Edward nods Jun 08 17:14:25 Molly will need to get used to your absence Jun 08 17:14:34 * Morgan nods Jun 08 17:14:35 Sadly, yes Jun 08 17:15:02 * Edward nods Jun 08 17:15:36 You have a good staff, that will help, and she will have Inga and Elsie for company Jun 08 17:16:10 * Morgan nods Jun 08 17:16:16 aye... that'll all help Jun 08 17:17:38 It’s what our wives have to be able to handle Jun 08 17:17:45 * Morgan nods Jun 08 17:17:50 Yes, I suppose it is Jun 08 17:19:29 Mother had to manage without Father for most of her pregnancies with us Jun 08 17:19:44 * Morgan nods Jun 08 17:19:57 We will manage... we just don't have to like it Jun 08 17:20:21 * Edward nods Jun 08 17:20:36 And to make the best of the times we are with them Jun 08 17:20:55 * Morgan nods Jun 08 17:20:55 Aye Jun 08 17:22:36 Our wives, -and- our children... Jun 08 17:24:36 mhmm Jun 08 17:25:43 * Edward holds Florrie’s legs just a little tighter Jun 08 17:33:52 *they get over to the tree, and Florrie wants Edward to hold her to get the apples* Jun 08 17:34:48 * Morgan watches them Jun 08 17:37:09 *Florrie makes Edward hold one in his mouth whilst she gets more* Jun 08 17:38:29 * Morgan chuckles Jun 08 17:40:22 * Edward chuckles around the apple and Florrie chats away about how they have to eat to get the seeds Jun 08 17:44:02 Seeds inside the apple, see Jun 08 17:45:40 * Edward puts her down, starting his apple Jun 08 17:45:49 F: Ballhead sit Jun 08 17:46:27 * Morgan sits down Jun 08 17:47:54 *Florrie sits on his lap* Jun 08 17:48:35 * Morgan looks a little surprised but makes no comment Jun 08 17:49:01 F: eat apple Jun 08 17:49:19 Aye aye cap'n Jun 08 17:50:17 F: no! Jun 08 17:50:30 No? Jun 08 17:50:51 F: say Aye, Cap’n, not aye aye! Jun 08 17:51:01 * Morgan laughs, kissing her head Jun 08 17:51:05 Thats right sweetheart Jun 08 17:51:59 *Florrie nods, eating her apple contentedly. Edward watches them* Jun 08 17:52:57 * Morgan eats his apple before looking at Edward Jun 08 17:53:00 Alright? Jun 08 17:53:41 * Edward nods Jun 08 17:53:45 “indeed” Jun 08 17:53:54 * Morgan looks unconvinced Jun 08 17:55:05 * Edward strokes Florrie’s hair Jun 08 17:56:07 You are such a beautiful girl, my princess Jun 08 17:56:27 F: Not girl, flower. Jun 08 17:57:07 * Edward nods, watching her face Jun 08 17:57:34 * Morgan smiles a little Jun 08 17:59:13 F: okay. Eat now. Jun 08 18:00:20 * Edward smiles, looking at Morgan “orders have been given” Jun 08 18:00:41 Quite so... just one aye though Jun 08 18:01:36 * Edward nods Jun 08 18:01:45 Protocols must be followed Jun 08 18:08:49 * Morgan nods Jun 08 18:08:50 Absolutely Jun 08 18:09:24 * Edward nods, eventually giving her the seeds Jun 08 18:10:46 * Morgan does likewise Jun 08 18:11:21 F: where want trees? Jun 08 18:11:41 * Morgan points Jun 08 18:11:46 How about there? Jun 08 18:12:45 *she takes the seeds over* Jun 08 18:13:37 * Morgan watches her, speaking quietly Jun 08 18:13:44 It is difficult for you... seeing me with her Jun 08 18:14:19 two things can be true at once, brother Jun 08 18:15:01 Oh absolutely... You are more keenly aware than ever what I lost, and it gnaws at you... Jun 08 18:16:19 yes, it does Jun 08 18:18:01 There was always pain, one way or another... no matter what, we would not have ended up here, but there would still have been suffering. Jun 08 18:18:45 * Edward nods Jun 08 18:19:07 was there ever a time where I was blameless? Jun 08 18:20:10 Yes. A couple... but we were never close, and of course that wonderful little girl was never born Jun 08 18:21:37 * Edward nods Jun 08 18:22:18 that is what we have to focus on. Jun 08 18:22:26 * Morgan nods Jun 08 18:22:35 Where we are we are -happy- Jun 08 18:22:54 * Edward nods Jun 08 18:23:14 I think Mimi is coming closer to peace with it all Jun 08 18:23:21 * Morgan nods Jun 08 18:23:26 Mmhmm... Jun 08 18:24:55 That is what I need Jun 08 18:25:17 * Morgan nods Jun 08 18:25:27 They both did very well meeting one another Jun 08 18:25:53 * Edward nods Jun 08 18:26:09 they’re both so beautiful together Jun 08 18:27:16 * Morgan nods Jun 08 18:27:35 I would find it difficult to argue with that Jun 08 18:28:31 * Edward nods Jun 08 18:29:32 I hope to paint them. It keeps my hands busy Jun 08 18:29:52 * Morgan nods Jun 08 18:29:55 Thats a good idea Jun 08 18:32:13 I painted something for you in Quiet Hour Jun 08 18:32:33 Oh? Jun 08 18:33:26 it’s drying, I’ll bring it at dinner Jun 08 18:35:07 * Morgan nods Jun 08 18:35:19 Not a challenge I have to deal with with charcoal... thats as dry as its ever going to get Jun 08 18:37:46 but impossible to render colour Jun 08 18:38:26 * Morgan nods Jun 08 18:38:29 Yes... it is Jun 08 18:40:52 that would not suffice Jun 08 18:41:04 * Morgan nods Jun 08 18:42:47 especially when the subject is -your- wife Jun 08 18:44:29 * Morgan nods Jun 08 18:44:31 Ah, yes Jun 08 18:45:11 are you sketching her more frequently now? Jun 08 18:45:38 I've had no chance at all Jun 08 18:45:49 *Florrie shouts “holes please!” Jun 08 18:46:07 * Edward snorts quietly before coughing Jun 08 18:46:17 * Morgan chuckles Jun 08 18:47:43 I don’t think I’ve ever heard that work as a chat up line... Jun 08 18:48:27 I'm sure we can find someone willing to test it as a theory Jun 08 18:48:34 Potts? Jun 08 18:48:41 Probably, lets be honest Jun 08 18:49:35 The problem is he is handsome enough to get away with it Jun 08 18:50:42 So I'm told Jun 08 18:51:48 * Edward gets up, going to Florrie and digging the holes with a pocket knife Jun 08 18:55:10 * Morgan smiles, watching them Jun 08 18:57:31 *Florrie clearly enjoys this time with her father, and they get the seeds planted* Jun 08 18:59:27 * Morgan hums to himself as they work Jun 08 19:00:33 *Florrie does magic, making four little seedlings. Then she looks to Morgan Jun 08 19:00:43 F: Grow now Jun 08 19:02:26 You'll get tired... Jun 08 19:03:38 *Florrie does grow them all to about two feet before she yawns* Jun 08 19:04:13 * Morgan strokes her hair Jun 08 19:04:16 Well done sweetheart Jun 08 19:04:46 *Florrie hugs him* Tired now, Ballhead Jun 08 19:04:56 * Morgan nods Jun 08 19:05:01 Do you want a nap? Jun 08 19:05:52 *Florrie nods* Jun 08 19:06:23 Back to the house? Jun 08 19:07:50 *Florrie nods again, curling into him* Jun 08 19:08:07 * Morgan nods, getting up and cradling her before looking at Edward Jun 08 19:08:16 Come on Jun 08 19:08:53 * Edward nods, walking with them Jun 08 19:10:43 Its tiring... Jun 08 19:10:51 * Edward nods Jun 08 19:11:01 If you are not concerned then nor am I Jun 08 19:11:07 * Morgan smiles a little Jun 08 19:11:10 Not for a second Jun 08 19:11:49 * Edward nods, watching them Jun 08 19:11:56 do you want me to take her? Jun 08 19:12:20 * Morgan smiles a little, shaking his head before handing her over Jun 08 19:13:22 * Edward holds her close as they walk Jun 08 19:13:28 I am going to miss her Jun 08 19:13:47 * Morgan nods Jun 08 19:13:52 Me too Jun 08 19:15:08 It hasn’t been long enough Jun 08 19:15:34 It was never going to be, no matter how long they were here Jun 08 19:15:44 * Edward nods Jun 08 19:16:06 I want her in Graben. I want to see her every morning, every night. Jun 08 19:16:18 I know Jun 08 19:18:22 * Edward nods Jun 08 19:18:37 I don’t know how to achieve that, Morgan. Jun 08 19:20:17 No... nor do I Jun 08 19:20:26 * Edward sighs Jun 08 19:22:24 Alice is already thinking of having Florrie come and stay in the not too distant future. Its not as much as you want, but its better than nothing Jun 08 19:22:36 * Edward nods Jun 08 19:23:23 I will do whatever I can to see her Jun 08 19:23:48 * Morgan nods Jun 08 19:23:53 I know you will Jun 08 19:26:21 * Edward nods, taking her upstairs towards the nursery “This time I am going to pack” Jun 08 19:26:30 * Morgan nods Jun 08 19:26:33 I'll go find Molly Jun 08 19:27:59 * Edward nods “I enjoyed this, brother” Jun 08 19:28:06 * Morgan nods, smiling Jun 08 19:28:07 Me too Jun 08 19:28:53 * Edward inclines his head, going in to the nursery Jun 08 19:29:11 * Morgan goes to find Molly Jun 08 19:29:20 * Edward is now known as Molly Jun 08 19:29:46 * Molly is found in their room, sat in the bed reading Jun 08 19:29:58 on* Jun 08 19:30:06 * Morgan sighs, moving to sit on the bed Jun 08 19:30:51 * Molly close the book Jun 08 19:30:58 what’s wrong, my love? Jun 08 19:31:09 I'm just... feeling for Edward I suppose Jun 08 19:31:51 ohhh... is he feeling guilty? Jun 08 19:32:04 yes... and dreading Florrie going home Jun 08 19:33:44 perhaps could try some magic to take him back to full potency? And yes, that I can understand Jun 08 19:34:21 oh... no, he's not feeling guilty about -that-... he's doing as he was told there... Jun 08 19:34:47 I’m impressed Jun 08 19:34:58 He is trying to prove himself to her Jun 08 19:35:13 how so? Jun 08 19:35:50 It shows he is completely faithful... Jun 08 19:36:36 I don’t think -that- would count as infidelity? At least, to most. Jun 08 19:37:19 No... but with the effort to conceive, it is something of a test of his commitment, isn't it Jun 08 19:38:37 I suppose it shows his priorities to her are stronger than his sexual urges Jun 08 19:38:44 * Morgan nods Jun 08 19:38:45 Indeed Jun 08 19:40:10 * Molly nods, smiling Jun 08 19:41:04 That will be reassuring for Mina Jun 08 19:41:08 * Morgan nods Jun 08 19:41:11 Aye, I reckon so Jun 08 19:41:32 I shouldn’t expect to see them for a few hours after we arrive Jun 08 19:42:59 No, I wouldn't imagine so Jun 08 19:44:10 * Molly smiles “Good for them.” Jun 08 19:44:34 * Morgan chuckles Jun 08 19:44:38 I suppose so Jun 08 19:45:37 * Molly smiles “So how can I help you feel better about how Edward is feeling? Would you like me to hold you?” Jun 08 19:46:02 That'd be nice Jun 08 19:47:14 * Molly pats the bed beside her Jun 08 19:47:32 * Morgan moves beside her Jun 08 19:48:58 * Molly wraps her arms around him and softly kisses his forehead Jun 08 19:51:02 * Morgan breathes out slowly Jun 08 19:51:17 magic? Jun 08 19:52:53 No, thank you Jun 08 19:53:31 * Molly holds him tighter, speaking quietly “this is enough” Jun 08 19:53:57 * Morgan nods Jun 08 19:53:58 aye Jun 08 19:55:14 I have you, my love. Jun 08 19:55:24 * Morgan nods Jun 08 19:55:26 I know Jun 08 19:55:45 you are alright? Jun 08 19:55:49 * Morgan nods Jun 08 19:55:52 I am Jun 08 19:56:36 * Molly nods Jun 08 19:57:05 Good... *she feels nicely warm and soft* Jun 08 19:58:35 Its been a long few days Jun 08 19:59:22 * Molly nods Jun 08 19:59:45 it has... there’s been so much to take our attention Jun 08 20:01:07 * Morgan nods Jun 08 20:03:05 * Molly shifts a little so she can rest her face in the crook of his neck Jun 08 20:03:34 It’s been nice to have you to myself a little while today Jun 08 20:03:53 * Morgan nods Jun 08 20:03:55 I agree Jun 08 20:04:25 * Molly breathes in deeply, then sighs happily Jun 08 20:04:59 I hope we have time like this in Sudlachenburg Jun 08 20:05:10 * Morgan nods Jun 08 20:05:18 I hope so... though there will be much for us to do Jun 08 20:07:01 I can’t let more months pass us by Jun 08 20:07:12 No... Jun 08 20:10:03 * Molly nods, breathing him in once more “I want to go up to the stables...” Jun 08 20:10:22 Why? Jun 08 20:12:27 because these are our stables, and you haven’t had me against the wall there yet... Jun 08 20:14:06 Difficult with -this- *he places a hand on her stomach* Jun 08 20:14:16 * Molly smiles Jun 08 20:14:27 it’s still fairly small, for now Jun 08 20:15:41 * Morgan nods Jun 08 20:26:42 rue Jun 08 20:26:47 true* Jun 08 20:26:50 * Molly giggles “I am teasing you. I wanted to see Hope” Jun 08 20:27:01 * Morgan nods Jun 08 20:27:07 Alright love, if thats what you want to do Jun 08 20:28:25 * Molly gently kisses his neck “were you tempted, my love?” Jun 08 20:29:31 Maybe a little Jun 08 20:30:39 mmhmm... Shall I take Emil, or will we leave him with Maggie? Jun 08 20:31:21 I don't mind love Jun 08 20:32:39 well, if your desire for me gets the better of you, would you want Xantha as his nanny? Jun 08 20:33:16 Xantha would protect him Jun 08 20:33:59 you’d trust him to watch over your child? Jun 08 20:34:34 Of course I would Jun 08 20:35:58 * Molly nods Jun 08 20:36:17 but you wouldn’t trust him not to bite a groom? Jun 08 20:36:24 God no... Jun 08 20:36:34 * Molly laughs Jun 08 20:37:11 You’d trust me not to bite a groom though? Jun 08 20:37:25 * Morgan nods Jun 08 20:38:34 * Molly brushes her lips at the base of his neck “but not to not bite you, hmm?” Jun 08 20:39:15 No... thankfully Jun 08 20:40:07 * Molly giggles before very gently biting him Jun 08 20:40:19 * Morgan gasps quietly Jun 08 20:41:27 mmm okay... we need to go to the stables before -my- desire for -you- gets the best of -me- Jun 08 20:41:45 * Morgan nods Jun 08 20:41:51 Aye... Jun 08 20:42:01 ...but...? Jun 08 20:42:19 Always that temptation... come on, lets get going... Jun 08 20:43:14 * Molly licks his neck slowly before getting off the bed, watching him with a little smirk Jun 08 20:43:48 * Morgan takes a slow breath before rolling off the bed Jun 08 20:44:20 Are you ready and enthusiastic, my love? Jun 08 20:46:04 * Morgan nods Jun 08 20:46:06 Yes love Jun 08 20:46:22 shall I fetch Emil? Jun 08 20:47:35 Its up to you love Jun 08 20:48:29 Alright... we’ll leave him to play a while Jun 08 20:51:11 I thought he was sleeping Jun 08 20:51:23 yes, but when he wakes Jun 08 20:53:29 * Morgan nods Jun 08 20:53:31 Alright then Jun 08 20:56:08 * Molly takes his hand, and moves towards the door. When they get there she looks over her shoulder with mischief and says “We’ll leave the oil and towel here, for today...” Jun 08 20:56:44 You wouldn't do that in the stables... Jun 08 20:57:43 * Molly smiles Jun 08 20:57:49 Would I not? Jun 08 20:58:29 * Morgan shakes his head, moving toward the door Jun 08 21:00:01 I’d certainly picture it in my head... *she follows along with him* Jun 08 21:00:17 * Morgan nods Jun 08 21:00:20 That I can believe Jun 08 21:01:06 now you will too Jun 08 21:01:14 * Morgan nods Jun 08 21:01:18 Es, I rather think I will Jun 08 21:01:59 Enjoy that, my love, we have a little walk Jun 08 21:02:28 * Morgan nods Jun 08 21:05:12 *it takes them a little while, but everything is nice and quiet, and they don’t encounter anyone on the way, just getting to go about as they please on their own estate* Jun 08 21:05:42 Its weird... not having people constantly wanting something, or wanting me to fix something... Jun 08 21:05:57 * Molly nods Jun 08 21:06:03 it’s nice, isn’t it? Jun 08 21:10:28 * Morgan nods Jun 08 21:10:30 Its weird Jun 08 21:12:13 * Molly smiles, squeezing his hand “I’ll take any happy and peaceful moments that we can” Jun 08 21:12:21 * Morgan nods Jun 08 21:12:22 Quite so Jun 08 21:15:31 * Molly greets both grooms when they get there, and then goes on in Jun 08 21:16:05 * Morgan inclines his head Jun 08 21:16:07 Any problems? Jun 08 21:16:52 Tebbit: None, my Lord Jun 08 21:17:04 * Morgan nods, following Molly inside Jun 08 21:18:51 * Molly is stood by the stall, watching Aurora and Hope with a smile Jun 08 21:19:43 * Morgan goes to Xantha's stall, stroking the big horse's face Jun 08 21:19:46 I did good? Jun 08 21:20:38 * Molly smiles “You did marvellously, my love. She is gorgeous” Jun 08 21:21:46 *Xantha licks his face* Jun 08 21:22:16 * Morgan smiles, rubbing Xantha's cheek Jun 08 21:23:19 * Molly calls the horses over, gently petting them both Jun 08 21:25:42 You did so well, I think we’ll forego Marta, and you can deliver this one *she rubs her bump through the snug dress* Jun 08 21:25:53 No... I don't think I have the nerve for it Jun 08 21:26:10 No? Jun 08 21:26:21 After what I went through with Hope? Jun 08 21:26:59 In the dream? Jun 08 21:27:14 I meant the horse but... both I suppose Jun 08 21:28:20 * Molly nods Jun 08 21:28:33 I think you’d do admirably Jun 08 21:29:37 * Morgan shrugs Jun 08 21:31:28 * Molly smiles Jun 08 21:31:42 Then you’d definitely get to be the first to touch him Jun 08 21:32:24 True, I suppose. Jun 08 21:33:09 * Molly smiles m going back to chatting quietly to Aurora Jun 08 21:33:34 You’re a good Mama, look at your baby, she’s so strong already Jun 08 21:34:18 *Xantha licks Morgan again* Jun 08 21:34:43 * Morgan presses his face to Xantha's nose Jun 08 21:35:01 What about you, big man, hmm? You a big proud father now? Jun 08 21:37:02 *Xantha accepts the fuss. Molly has to reach further over the stall edge to give hay to the foal, making her on her tip toes and with her bump pressed against the wood Jun 08 21:38:25 You're going to want stay here aren't you? Jun 08 21:39:39 *Xantha’s ear flicks* Jun 08 21:41:41 Don’t you want to ride him? Jun 08 21:42:22 Of course I do... but he won't want to be aware from Aurora and Hope so long Jun 08 21:44:08 I’m afraid I don’t know what to suggest Jun 08 21:45:49 * Morgan nods Jun 08 21:47:27 Tebbit: My Lord? We were thinking of letting them out in the paddock this afternoon, do you want us to? Jun 08 21:48:00 * Morgan nods Jun 08 21:48:05 I think they'd benefit from that Jun 08 21:49:32 T: He shows no sign of being a danger to them Jun 08 21:50:23 No, he's not that sort... I think, thought, we might watch... what do you think blossom? Jun 08 21:52:00 * Molly nods Jun 08 21:52:09 Yes, that’d be nice Jun 08 21:52:21 * Morgan nods Jun 08 21:56:11 *It’s straight forward to get Xantha out, but Aurora takes coaxing. Soon all three are in the secure field. Hope looks around in the outside world with curiosity. Aurora watches her, hovering close. Xantha is busy prancing and showing off* Jun 08 21:58:10 * Morgan watches them before calling Aurora Jun 08 22:00:02 *Aurora comes to him, but still has one eye on the foal who is trying to copy Xantha* Jun 08 22:00:35 Its alright girl... you're safe here... Jun 08 22:02:28 *Aurora seems more relaxed* Jun 08 22:02:49 * Morgan strokes her neck Jun 08 22:02:53 Go on, off you go Jun 08 22:04:57 *She goes over to Xantha who stops placing long enough to stand by her and nuzzle her. Molly smiles* Jun 08 22:05:14 He’s getting soft, my love... Jun 08 22:06:16 * Morgan nods Jun 08 22:06:24 A little, aye... he deserves to though Jun 08 22:07:26 * Molly nods, moving to put her arm around his waist Jun 08 22:07:28 like you? Jun 08 22:07:52 I wasn't as cantankerous as him until after the fire Jun 08 22:09:01 No... and now you’re definitely not so cantankerous Jun 08 22:09:09 No, not so much Jun 08 22:10:54 * Molly smiles at him Jun 08 22:11:11 I’m glad you’re happier Jun 08 22:11:52 * Morgan nods Jun 08 22:11:53 Me too Jun 08 22:12:06 * Molly looks around Jun 08 22:12:13 It’s nice here Jun 08 22:13:14 * Morgan nods Jun 08 22:13:16 It is Jun 08 22:14:26 * Molly stands beside him, watching the horses. Tucked under his chin he can easily smell the scent of her at the roots of her hair Jun 08 22:16:25 * Morgan smiles, sighing quietly Jun 08 22:18:09 It is only an hour until Emil’s bed time... Jun 08 22:18:26 We'd best go back then Jun 08 22:20:04 * Molly nods. They say goodbye to the horses, and then back to the house. They get up to the landing before she says “You do not need a minute of my time before I go to see him?” Jun 08 22:20:29 Only always Jun 08 22:21:30 * Molly smiles, opening their bedroom door Jun 08 22:21:56 well then, it is always my pleasure Jun 08 22:22:08 * Morgan smiles, going into the bedroom Jun 08 23:16:17 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 08 23:22:40 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)